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The Baltimore Orioles caught a bad break, with the news of star right-hander Kyle Bradish going down with an injury that required Tommy John surgery to repair. Bradish is now done for the rest of the 2024 MLB season after going under the knife, as reported on Wednesday by Danielle Allentuck of the Baltimore Banner. […]

Two-time major winner Jon Rahm is expected to return to action this week after missing the last two tournaments. A foot infection forced the Spaniard to withdraw from LIV Golf’s event in Houston. It is also the same injury that caused him to ultimately take his name out of the field at the recently concluded […]

If there is a team that can weather the absence of an injured superstar, it’s the Los Angeles Dodgers, who seem to be in the business not just of winning baseball games but collecting top-tier players. With Mookie Betts on the 10-day injured list and expected to miss several weeks because of a hand injury, […]

The sports world is in mourning following the news of the passing of baseball great Willie Mays at the age of 93 on Tuesday. Mays was a towering sports figure, who transcended the baseball realm. That was very much on display just before Tuesday night’s Game 5 of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Finals between […]

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens just dropped the mic on the critics of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown following his team’s victorious trip to the 2024 NBA Finals. During the course of the postseason, Tatum and Brown faced criticisms despite Boston dominating in each round. Celtics’ Brad Stevens calls out Jaylen Brown, […]

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly on the verge of inking a UFL star to a contract. St. Louis Battlehawks defensive standout and linebacker Willie Harvey Jr. has plans to sign with the NFC East division franchise, as reported on Tuesday morning by Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. “All-UFL LB Willie Harvey Jr. plans to […]

It’s party time for the Boston Celtics. After a grueling journey in the 2023-24 NBA season, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and the rest of the C’s have earned every right to celebrate their NBA title — the franchise’s first since 2008 and 18th overall in franchise history. But the winning seems to continue and extend […]

Jeff Van Gundy will be seen on the bench again in the NBA after the former Houston Rockets head coach reportedly agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers as an assistant to Ty Lue, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. “Jeff Van Gundy has agreed on a deal to become the lead assistant […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is going to need to swing by his dentist one of these days — but probably not before he’s done celebrating his team’s banner No. 18. White had a painful moment during Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at home Monday night when he appeared […]

Long before the Minnesota Timberwolves started to look like a legitimate championship contender with Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the attack, there was the Tom Thibodeau-coached version of the franchise that also featured the likes of Jeff Teague and Jimmy Butler. Teague recently recalled those days during a Club 520 Podcast episode, particularly telling […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will not see Mookie Betts in action for some time. They already knew that when it was revealed that the star shortstop went down with a fractured hand injury in last Sunday’s home game against the Kansas City Royals, but Los Angeles now has a better idea of how long he’s […]

For the second time in the 2024 MLB season, Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco posted a hitless start. The 30-year-old Blanco could have also recorded his second no-hitter this season alone had he been allowed by Houston manager Joe Espada to continue painting his pitching masterpiece during Sunday’s 4-1 win against the Detroit Tigers at […]

Patrick Mahomes knows a thing or two about stepping up when his team needs him the most. The Kansas Chiefs did not win three Super Bowl titles and two NFL Most Valuable Player awards without delivering the goods in the clutch. Unfortunately for Rory McIlroy, he did not have that kind of winning quality on […]

Rory McIlroy has been through a lot during his long search for his first major victory in nearly 10 years. On Sunday, fate brutally tempted the Northern Irishman again, as he came so close to ending his winless streak in a major competition that dates all the way back to 2014. During the final round […]

The 2024 NFL season is still several weeks away. There is still so much time for everyone to debate about the best NFL QBs before the new campaign comes around, and that’s exactly what former NFL stars Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson recently did. The two revealed their top five quarterbacks based on the 2023 […]

Rory McIlroy’s major tournament drought continues. He was so close to finally ending his lengthy absence from the top of the podium in a grand slam event on Sunday, but he faltered in the most crucial holes in the last round of the 2024 U.S. Open. As a result, McIlroy ended up second while Bryson […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the best rotations in the big leagues in the 2024 season. However, Taijuan Walker isn’t shining as much as his fellow Philly starters. On Saturday, Walker struggled anew on the mound, as he gave up a total of three earned runs on six hits through 5.2 innings of duty […]

The Boston Celtics and their fans can smell banner no. 18. Boston supporters can start picturing that banner on the rafters, with Jayson Tatum and company now up in the 2024 NBA Finals, 3-0. History is very much on the side for Boston, as no other team in the league’s history has ever returned from […]

The passing of NBA icon Jerry West has the basketball world in mourning. The former Los Angeles Lakers star and the man the league patterned its logo after died at the age of 86 on Wednesday. Tributes for West have not stopped pouring in, with everyone remembering the life he had and the tremendous impact […]

The Washington Commanders are not just preparing for a new season but are also in a fresh phase. They have a new quarterback in rookie Jayden Daniels, whom Washington picked second overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. As a team viewed by many heading into the draft needy of a signal-caller, Washington is expecting a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are back to their winning ways after a stumble last Saturday in the series finale in London against the New York Mets. In their first game back from across the pond, Philadelphia took down the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night in a series opener at Fenway Park to the tune of a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely regarded as the glitziest NBA franchise. It gets the most attention. But along with the fame and glamor is immense scrutiny from fans and rivals. One intriguing question about the Lakers, however, sounds counterintuitive to the very nature of the franchise. Lakers’ failed bid to hire Dan Hurley raises […]

Aaron Rodgers’ absence from the New York Jets’ minicamp this week has everyone buzzing. New York head coach Robert Saleh indicated Tuesday morning that Rodgers is subject to a fine for an “unexcused” absence, though, he did not reveal the exact nature of the quarterback’s nonappearance at the minicamp. While some Jets fans may feel […]

Tiger Woods is ready for the 2024 U.S. Open. And so is world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. The action at the Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Course No. 2) will kick off on Thursday with the 15-time major champion teeing off together with Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick. Meanwhile, Scheffler will be teeing off along […]

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh informed the media on Tuesday morning that superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers was absent from the team’s minicamp (h/t Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network). “#Jets coach Robert Saleh told reporters that QB Aaron Rodgers is not at minicamp today, an unexcused absence that is subject to fines. Saleh […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are the best team right now in the National League based on their record. Their 45-20 record is better than nine games than the rest of their competition in the National League East division. But just because they are dominating their rivals in the standings, it doesn’t mean that they’re not going […]

Xander Schauffele is one of the best golfers in the world today. Only the seemingly indestructible Scottie Scheffler is ahead of Schauffele on the official world golf rankings. But don’t tell that to the basketball legend and avid golfer Michael Jordan. The former Chicago Bulls superstar is known to play golf a lot, especially since […]

LeBron James has been playing in the NBA for so long that many players in the league today weren’t even in school yet when he started his legendary career in the league. Somehow, despite his longevity and accolades, many still think that the four-time league Most Valuable Player doesn’t have the hunger anymore. It’s just […]

Two decades after Mike Krzyzewski chose to stay with the Duke Blue Devils rather than be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Western Conference franchise was once again spurned by a college basketball hotshot. This time, it’s Dan Hurley, who ultimately decided to continue doing his good work as head coach of […]

Beleaguered NFL kicker Brandon McManus who was released by the Washington Commanders on June 2 amid sexual assault allegations, apparently will still receive the completion of his $1.5 million signing bonus from the NFC East division franchise. The Commanders inked McManus to a one-year deal worth $3.6 million last March then parted ways with Washington […]

If Scottie Scheffler is feeling unstoppable these days, it is because he is. Ranked as the No. 1 golfer in the world, Scheffler added to his ever-growing collection of victories on Sunday when he topped the 2024 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday with a total score of 8-under 280. Scheffler didn’t look as dominant […]

New York Yankees fans were not too thrilled when they saw outfielder Trent Grisham going to the plate in the bottom of the sixth inning of Sunday’s series finale in the Bronx against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After all, Grisham entered the game batting just .083 on the season. He also walked in his first […]

Steven Nelson is now a former NFL player after announcing his retirement from playing football at the age of 31. The ex-Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back announced his decision to end his career via a statement shared by KPRC-TV. “Retirement, after thinking it over and having some talks with my family, I think it’s time for […]

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated after two games in the 2024 NBA Finals. Conversely, the Dallas Mavericks are still winless in the series. It is not looking good for the Mavericks at the moment. Down 2-0 following a 105-98 loss at the hands of Jrue Holiday and company, Dallas needs to find a quick answer […]

The Boston Celtics are halfway there. After taking down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks Sunday night in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, Boston needs just two more wins to raise banner No. 18. After Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring in the series opener, it was a different weapon that led […]

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum will always have people’s attention on him, especially in the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. It does not matter if Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd thinks that Tatum is not the best Boston player; Tatum will always have eyeballs on him. Such is the reason that […]

Denver Nuggets forward and NBA champion Michael Porter Jr. has recently joined the intriguing conversation about whether Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark can play in the NBA. Porter was recently asked during an appearance on Full Send Podcast if Clark can score in the league and came up with a blunt response. The former […]

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky fell prey on Saturday to the Atlanta Dream in an 89-80 loss at home. The latest loss by Chicago put to waste a brilliant performance from the rookie, who finished with a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds while also adding two assists and five blocks in 33 […]

One of the greatest players ever in Chicago Bulls history has died, with the NBA Players Association announcing the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Chet Walker at the age of 84. Long before Michael Jordan arrived on the scene in Windy City, there was Walker, who played six seasons for the Bulls from 1969 […]