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Bobby Witt Jr. came to the rescue for the Kansas City Royals Monday night. His go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox on the road led the Royals to a thrilling come-from-behind 8-5 victory. Also, it added to the woes of the White Sox, who just hit a new low […]

Major League Baseball is a business, and in case people have forgotten about that, the 2024 MLB trade deadline is here to remind everyone of it. Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel got that memo while in the middle of the game against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, as he learned he was being […]

The New York Mets have acquired a couple of relievers via trades in the lead-up to Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline, but they may not be done yet, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. “Mets continue to look at both rotation and pen even after acquiring two relievers,” Heyman wrote Monday morning on […]

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is this Tuesday, so it’s high time for teams to try to sell or trade for assets. For the Cincinnati Reds, they seem to fit the seller tag, considering the fact that they are wallowing at the bottom of the National League Central division with just a 50-55 record. They […]

Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher Tarik Skubal continues to hear his name in trade rumors, specifically those linking him to the Baltimore Orioles. The degree of how interested the Tigers are in letting go of Skubal is difficult to tell exactly, but it appears to be favoring the side of Detroit ultimately keeping the Cy Young […]

The Seattle Mariners apparently were among those who tried to kick the tires on a potential trade for third baseman Isaac Paredes. The All-Star infielder instead ended up going to the Chicago Cubs, as he was sent to the National League Central division ball club by the Tampa Bay Rays for r Christopher Morel, Hunter […]

Kevin Durant and LeBron James have gotten most of the adulation following Team USA’s 110-84 demolition of Nikola Jokic and Serbia during Sunday’s opener for the Americans in the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball tournament. However, Durant and James were not the only ones who went down to work and got the job done on […]

Several days have passed since the Boston Red Sox and the Colorado Rockies played a three-game set in Denver, but the skirmish that took place in the finale of that series continues to be talked about. On Saturday, it was reported that a number of Red Sox players tried to go after Rockies pitcher Cal […]

Even though he has yet to see action in the 2024 MLB regular season, St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman is generating significant trade interest from big-market teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. “Edman continues to garner interest, with both the Los […]

It’s hard to miss spotting Yao Ming even when looking at a sea of human beings. At a towering height of 7-6, the former Houston Rockets superstar center literally and figuratively stands out among the rest. While his playing days are over, Yao is still very much around the sport of basketball. He is even […]

Kevin Durant went from having his availability for Team USA’s opener in the 2024 Olympics to leading the Americans to a dominant win against world no. 5 Serbia on Sunday. Durant’s teammate, Stephen Curry, however, thinks it was just another day in the office for the Phoenix Suns superstar forward. “Nothing he does is surprising,” […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Michael Gallup has apparently decided to call it a career. The Raiders made an announcement Tuesday night about some of their latest moves, including the placing of Gallup on the reserve/retired list, which indicated that at just 28 years old, Gallup is already done with playing in the NFL. “We […]

Cincinnati Bengals training camp would feel empty without Joe Burrow. Cincy’s star quarterback was seen at Bengals training camp with a new hairstyle that has left fans on social media buzzing over his, well, buzz cut. A photo of Burrow sporting a new haircut has taken the internet by storm, with fans in a state […]

The end of tennis great and Big Four member Andy Murray’s memorable playing career is nearing its end. The 37-year-old British pro confirmed via social media that the 2024 Paris Olympics will be his final tournament as a player. “Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament@Olympics Competing for 🇬🇧 have been by far […]

St. Louis Cardinals starter Andre Pallante bounced back from a poor performance in a previous outing, but a strong performance on the mound Monday night versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road was still not enough for him to secure his first win this July. The lack of run support and the Cards bullpen surrendering […]

Simone Biles will have the support of her husband, Chicago Bears defensive back Jonathan Owens, when she sees action in France for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Even though the Bears’ training camp is already underway, Owens secured permission from his team to fly across the pond and watch Biles represent the United States in Paris, […]

Amid the ongoing drama surrounding the future of the award-winning Inside the NBA program on TNT, celebrities including the likes of Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks voiced their true feelings about everyone’s favorite NBA-related show. “I usually don’t watch a lot of media, but definitely Inside the […]

Kansas City Royals All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had a night during Monday’s series-opener at home against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Witt led the Royals to a 10-4 victory over the D’backs, as he went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, while also coming just a single away from completing a cycle. Of course, fans took notice […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson is mourning following the news of the death of his former college teammate, Ron “BoBo” Charles. Johnson shares a heartfelt reaction to the passing of Charles on social media. “I am still in disbelief after hearing the news about my Michigan State University teammate Ron “BoBo” Charles. Ron was […]

Former Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony recently opened up about why he ultimately did not go to South Beach to team up with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh in Miami Heat uniform. Anthony revealed that there were initial talks between him, James, Bosh, and Wade about playing on the same team, though, they […]

Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones is not getting any younger. The 30-year-old defensive star is starting to realize that his body isn’t what it used to be, so for him, taking some days off during Kansas City’s training camp would be a nice addition to the schedule. “Listen man, I just hope […]

Even though many consider Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher Tarik Skubal unlikely to get moved ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline, his potential to get sent somewhere else can’t still be slept upon. There are some clues pointing to Detroit’s door being open to such a scenario, including one that has been recently shared by […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has finally shared his thoughts on his controversial absence from his team’s mandatory minicamp. The Hall of Famer seemed to trivialize the gravity of minicamps, suggesting that they’re not much more important than OTAs. “They can arbitrarily put a tag on whatever week of OTAs they want and say, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and Team USA forward LeBron James will get the honor of a lifetime in Paris, as he has been named one of the United States contingent’s flagbearers. Stephen Curry had the privilege of delivering the news to James. The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter revealed during a Team USA meeting that the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 30th home run of the 2024 MLB season in grand fashion. The two-time American League Most Valuable Player launched an incredible home run in the fifth inning of Sunday’s series finale at home versus the Boston Red Sox and got everyone astonished and excited at the same […]

Another day, another ball was wrecked by Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, who sent one deep during LA’s 9-6 win at home over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Ohtani left baseball fans astonished after he hit a towering solo home run off of Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford in the fifth inning […]

Age seems to be catching up to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. It was not that long ago when he won his first (and only, so far) Most Valuable Player in the big leagues in 2022. Still, the 36-year-old veteran’s form at the plate hasn’t been anywhere close to that since. Thus far […]

Lauri Markkanen is still with the Utah Jazz at the time of this writing, but there appears to be continued interest in him from the Golden State Warriors, who are looking to win another Larry O’Brien Trophy in the Stephen Curry era. While Curry is away for his Team USA duties, the Warriors’ front office […]

Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams has died at the age of 84 years old on Wednesday, according to reports. The NBA’s official website reported the cause of death  as “complications from viral pneumonia.” Williams was known for numerous accomplishments in different endeavors, including of course, in the basketball realm. He played a major role in […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper and the brightest stars in baseball today converged at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday night for the 2024 edition of the MLB All-Star Game. Harper and the National League fell prey to the American League by a final score of 5-3, but everyone can still appreciate the […]

It has been a month since Rory McIlroy suffered one of the most painful defeats of his pro career during the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst. Some of his high-profile friends from the sports realm tried to reach out to him to offer consoling messages following his loss to Bryson DeChambeau. The Northern Irishman missed […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte can breathe a big sigh of relief after the state of Louisiana reportedly dropped charges of underage gambling and computer fraud against him, per Mark Reiss of ESPN. “The state of Louisiana has dropped the underage gambling and computer fraud charges against Kayshon Boutte, the Patriots wide receiver’s […]

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter did not let FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd get away with a blatant blunder during a conversation between the two on FS1’s The Herd. While talking about Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star pitcher and rookie sensation Paul Skenes, Cowhered mentioned that Jeter played in the same era as the legendary hurler Nolan Ryan. […]

Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown seems to have strong credentials to be part of Team USA. But he’s not, and he appears to believe that Nike is somehow responsible for why it’s Derrick White who’s been called upon to replace Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard on the Paris-bound squad instead of him. On […]

For the first time ever, a Los Angeles Dodgers player has won the MLB Home Run Derby, with Teoscar Hernandez topping the field in the 2024 edition of the event in Arlington, Texas. Hernandez defeated Kansas City Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. in the finals of the Derby by just a foot, with the […]

The Houston Rockets have a good one in rookie Reed Sheppard. Everyone is starting to learn about the immense potential of the former Kentucky Wildcats star in the NBA, as he’s been putting on a show in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. He’s gotten so much attention for his work in the first three […]

The Los Angeles Kings have made a splash in the offseason with the franchise signing Quinton Byfield to a five-year extension deal, as reported on the team’s official website. “The LA Kings have signed forward Quinton Byfield to a five-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $6,250,000 through the 2028-29 season,” the […]

The David vs. Goliath affair in Philly ended on Sunday, with the Philadelphia Phillies getting another humble pie to the pace after getting beat by the Oakland Athletics in the series finale to the tune of a wild 18-3 score. Trea Turner, who had a great individual in the loss, simply admitted the truth about […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has found himself in hot water after reportedly being arrested for alleged drinking under the influence violation. “Former USC wide receiver and current Minnesota Vikings star Jordan Addison was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after being caught asleep at the wheel near LAX, authorities said Sunday,” […]