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A big part of what makes Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry a truly generational player is how he makes an incredible impact on offense even without the ball in his hands. Of course, he’ll always be at his most dangerous when he’s got control of the leather. Either way, opposing defenses are so focused […]

The San Francisco Giants are back in the win column after scoring a 4-2 victory Thursday night in the series finale on the road against the Atlanta Braves. Logan Webb was masterful on the mound for San Francisco, and his performance earned him some lofty praises from teammate Matt Chapman. “He just keeps getting better. […]

There is something at Dodger Stadium that transforms Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker into a powerful dude. Well, he is already one of the hardest hitters in baseball, but it just appears to get highlighted more whenever he’s in Chavez Ravine, where he seemingly has a penchant for knocking balls out of the park. […]

Veteran forward Robby Fabbri is on the move, with the Anaheim Ducks acquiring him from the Detroit Red Wings via a trade, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic. The trade also indicates that the Red Wings are getting a conditional pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft and goalie Gage Alexander. […]

The Golden State Warriors may have lost Klay Thompson this offseason, but they are moving on. On Tuesday, it’s been reported that veteran forward Kyle Anderson is headed to Golden State via a sign-and-trade transaction involving the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Anderson also reportedly is going to ink a three-year deal […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Cameron Payne made news last month when it was reported that he was arrested and jailed in Arizona after denying police officers’ request to give them his real name, instead providing the authorities with a made-up identity. Now, it’s been revealed that the fake name he used before his arrest was […]

Oklahoma State football star running back Ollie Gordon II was reportedly arrested in Oklahoma on Sunday morning over suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), per Brett McMurphy of the Action Network. “Oklahoma State star RB Ollie Gordon arrested for suspicion of DUI Sunday in Cleveland County, south of OKC. Oklahoma Highway Patrol says Gordon […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are spending money on their star players as though they are funding a space program. With Paul George agreeing to a monster contract with the Sixers and Philly showing Tyrese Maxey the money this offseason, Philadelphia has just made an incredibly expensive piece of history. For the first time ever in the […]

It has been a wild NBA offseason so far, but it can create louder noises if the Chicago Bulls find a way to let go of Zach LaVine. That will have to be via a trade, as LaVine is still under contract for at least the next two seasons, with a player option worth $48.96 […]

Remember when Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid made a guest appearance on the NBA Countdown just before the start of Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks? That’s now being revisited by fans, as many believe that Embiid committed tampering when he gave Paul George a […]

Tyler Bertuzzi’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs has reached its conclusion, with reports surfacing Monday morning that he has agreed to a multi-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. The deal is said to carry an annual average value of $5.5 million, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Bertuzzi’s time with the Maple […]

Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen continues to generate trade buzz in the offseason. The floor-stretching big man can be perfect on any team mainly because of his size and ability to punish opponents from the perimeter. The Golden State Warriors are said to have their attention on Markkanen as well as the San Antonio […]

The Chicago Bulls have found a replacement for Andre Drummond right away, with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reporting that the Bulls have secured the commitment of free agent big man Jalen Smith. “Free agent center Jalen Smith has agreed on a three-year, $27 million contract with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Smith’s agents at […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has achieved a lot during his incredible basketball career, but he could not have been prouder than the moment he learned that his eldest son, Bronny James, finally joined him in the NBA. The Lakers used a second-round pick at the 2024 NBA Draft to get Bronny, who spent […]

Andre Drummond is back in the City of Brotherly Love after reports of the veteran big man going back to the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year deal. Of course, playing in Philly is nothing new for Drummond, who had a short stint with the Sixers back in the 2021-22 NBA campaign. It can be recalled […]

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran big man Mason Plumlee, according to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. “Free agent C Mason Plumlee has agreed on a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN.” Plumlee spent the last two NBA seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers. During […]

Former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook has opted into his player option with the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2024-25 NBA season which is worth just a little over $4 million. But just because that was the decision he made instead of testing the waters of NBA free agency to check out whether he […]

The New York Mets cooled off on Saturday, as they failed to extend their win streak to four games. With their bullpen struggling to get the job done, the Mets suffered a 9-6 loss in the second leg of a three-game home series versus the visiting Houston Astros. Among the culprits in that Mets loss […]

Aaron Judge pulled off another incredible feat in the big leagues, thanks to his big two-run home run during Wednesday night’s series finale against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Although that home run was not enough to help the Yankees avoid a brutal 12-2 loss, it put Judge in an extremely exclusive group […]

The Memphis Grizzlies just got bigger. The Western Conference franchise made one of the most intriguing moves on the first day of the 2024 NBA Draft by deciding to take Purdue Boilermakers star big man Zach Edey. A lot has been said about Edey and his potential in the NBA, but no one probably has […]

The New York Knicks have checked another big box on their offseason to-do list. A day after pulling off a massive trade to acquire Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets, New York took care of business on the OG Anunoby front by securing the former Indiana Hoosiers star’s commitment to a new deal. After news […]

Immediately after the Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another early elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a first-round series loss at the hands of the Boston Bruins last May, questions about the future of Mitch Marner with the team started to become among the main topics concerning the franchise. Over a month later since that […]

Embattled New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres is not part of his team’s lineup for the last game of the Subway Series against the New York Mets Wednesday night. Manager Aaron Boone has made the decision to put the struggling Torres on the bench a day after he failed to take care of business […]

Jurickson Profar and the San Diego Padres had the last laugh in Tuesday’s matchup against the Washington Nationals at PETCO Park. Thanks to Profar’s big night, San Diego came away with a 9-7 victory to stay undefeated in the series. Profar gave his team a huge lift in the sixth inning when he launched a […]

Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics are still in party mode after claiming the franchise’s 18th banner following a five-game series victory in the 2024 NBA Finals against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. But Porzingis will soon be going under the knife to repair a lower-body injury he suffered during the Mavs series, as […]

It is an all-New York battle at Citi Field beginning this Tuesday night, as the New York Mets and the New York Yankees take on each other in the latest iteration of the Subway Series. While the series is expected to generate plenty of hype and attract a ton of attention, it’s just another day […]

Prior to Monday, the last time a 1-3-5 triple play occurred in Major League Baseball, Babe Ruth was still six years away from playing his final season. With the Tigers down 4-0, Zach McKinstry started it off in the third frame with a single to center off of Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Carson Kelly then […]

For the first time in their franchise history, the Florida Panthers have reached the absolute summit of team success in the National Hockey League. With their 2-1 Game 7 victory at home over the Edmonton Oilers Monday night, the Panthers exorcised their playoff demons in the past, and their captain, Aleksander Barkov was a big […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not new to getting linked to names in free agency. Take for example the names recently mentioned by Jonathan Givony, who floated up the names of Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray and Utah Jazz court general Collin Sexton as potential trade additions to Los Angeles, which is looking to fortify […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have finally chosen their new head coach, with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reporting that the Eastern Conference franchise is hiring Golden State Warriors assistant head coach Kenny Atkinson. “ESPN Sources: The Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson as the franchise’s next head coach and sides are working on a […]

The LSU Tigers just lost a player who previously verbally committed to the program. Jaboree Antoine, a four-star defensive back from New Iberia in Louisiana has reportedly withdrawn his commitment from LSU football, according to Eli Lederman of ESPN. “Antoine, a two-way star at Westgate High in New Iberia, Louisiana, is the No. 6 cornerback […]

Injuries significantly hurt the New York Knicks in the 2023-24 NBA season, especially in the playoffs. With that perhaps in mind, New York decided to make an intriguing addition to the team, as NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Sunday that the Eastern Conference franchise has made the decision to hire Dallas Mavericks trainer Casey […]

It is not getting any better for New York Mets reliever Edwin Diaz. The closer was thrown out of Sunday night’s series-finale game at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs before he could even throw a pitch. New York went with Diaz in the bottom of the night to close out the contest with the […]

The New York Yankees will be without designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton for a considerable amount of time following a lower-body injury that he sustained recently. Following the Yankees’ 3-1 loss in a series finale at home against the visiting Atlanta Braves, the former National League Most Valuable Player said that he’s expecting to be out […]

Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker is soon going to look for a new contract in the NBA, as he is set to become a free agent. But he’s already suffered a big financial loss before he could even ink a new contract, as his home has been reportedly burglarized, with suspects getting away with jewelry […]

Former San Antonio Spurs forward Stephen Jackson had a fiery message for Ryan Garcia over the suspended boxer’s use of a performance-enhancing drug for a championship fight against Devin Haney that took place last April. Jackson, who obviously loves and follows the sport of boxing, made his true feelings known about Garcia in a truly […]

The first year of his NBA experience was an eye-opener for former EuroLeague MVP and current Sacramento Kings power forward Sasha Vezenkov. He immediately realized how different things go and work in the NBA both on and off the court. “In the NBA with all the trips, my first season was crazy,” Vezenkov said during […]

Amid all the criticisms and the incredible pressure that she carries on her shoulders, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark continues to prove that she belongs in the WNBA. On Wednesday night, the former Iowa Hawkeyes superstar put on a show, as she played a huge role in the Fever beating the Washington Mystics at home […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves must have heard his name in trade rumor discussions countless times, especially since LA got eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. While playing golf on Wednesday, Reaves was told by a Detroit Pistons fan that he should go to Motor […]