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The Cleveland Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 4-1 victory on Wednesday at CitiField. Pitching undeniably played a huge part in Cleveland’s success in that contest — more specifically, the arm of starter Gavin Williams, who came so close to making franchise history with his stellar performance on the […]

The Seattle Mariners opened their three-game series against the Chicago White Sox at home on Tuesday with a win, as they defeated the visiting Chicago White Sox to the tune of an 8-3 score at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The White Sox are among the worst teams in the big leagues right now, just based […]

Nikola Jokic’s love for horses has transcended the realm of basketball. On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Chargers’ social media team used a video clip of the three-time NBA Most Valuable Player emotionally celebrating with his horse to sum up what the team was feeling following LA’s reunion with wide receiver Keenan Allen. pic.twitter.com/2swTZgE70E — […]

Keenan Allen is returning to a familiar place — a very familiar one. The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is reportedly signing a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. “Reunion: Six-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen is signing with the #Chargers on a one-year, $8.52 million deal, sources […]

The Indiana Pacers have a highly intriguing 2025-26 season ahead of them. They just made a surprising run all the way into the NBA Finals in the previous season, but that also came at the expense of the health of their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton. The former Iowa State Cyclones star suffered a torn […]

Harrison Bader appears to be having a great time so far with the Philadelphia Phillies. Traded to Philly by the Minnesota Twins ahead of last week’s deadline in exchange for outfielder Hendry Mendez and pitcher Geremy Villoria, Bader finally got his first hit in Phillies threads Monday night, when he launched a three-run home run […]

The New York Yankees approached the trade deadline with the desire to bolster their bullpen. They achieved that goal by trading for closers David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Camilo Doval from the San Francisco Giants. Also, New York traded for Colorado Rockies middle reliever Jake Bird. Despite the additions, the Yankees continue to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are having quite an offseason. They turned heads with a series of acquisitions in the summer, but there was not a bigger move made by the Purple & Gold than signing Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic to a massive three-year extension contract worth $165 million, which also comes with a player option […]

The Chicago Cubs pulled off one of the most interesting trades ahead of the deadline when they acquired pitcher Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a couple of prospects in infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin. That trade addressed a major goal for Chicago, which was to add depth to its […]

Harrison Bader did not waste much time making his impact felt on the Philadelphia Phillies. Recently acquired via a trade with the Minnesota Twins, Bader had his first hit in a Philly uniform during the opener of a three-game series versus the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Monday night. After grounding […]

Gi’Bran Payne may have been a forgotten man on the side of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after not seeing action for the entire 2024 college football season, but he’s staying in South Bend. Payne is looking to turn heads anew in his return to action with Notre Dame football following a whole season of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had one of the most lethal offenses in the 2024 NFL season, and there’s the possibility that they could get even better in 2025 on that side of the field, especially if rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka delivers on the snowballing hype he’s having in Bucs training camp. The rookie out […]

The Indiana Fever continue to enjoy success on the court despite the absence of superstar guard Caitlin Clark. On Sunday, the Fever extended their win streak to five games by dismantling the Seattle Storm in a 78-74 victory on the road at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham brought a lot to […]

The Green Bay Packers are expecting big things from running back MarShawn Lloyd in the 2025 NFL season. Even though Josh Jacobs is firmly entrenched as the team’s top option in their ground attack, Lloyd is seen as having the potential to make a name for himself in his second year in the league. Lloyd […]

The Indianapolis Colts are still undecided on who’s going to be their No. 1 quarterback come Week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season. The battle for the role is between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Indianapolis newcomer Daniel Jones. The Colts have a preseason game coming up against the Baltimore Ravens this coming Thursday, which […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is entering his third season in the NFL, but the former USC Trojans star wideout might not be available in the early goings of the 2025 campaign, with a possible suspension from the league. A first-round pick (23rd overall) by Minnesota in the 2023 NFL draft, Addison grabbed headlines […]

The Phoenix Mercury finally snapped a two-game losing skid on Sunday, as they finished a long road trip with a one-sided victory over the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Phoenix eked out an 83-67 win over the host team via a score of 83-67, with Alyssa Thomas making a big impact on […]

In a marquee pitching matchup Saturday night in the City of Brotherly Love, it was Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers who emerged on top. Skubal outdueled Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler to help Detroit come away with a 7-5 victory at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Skubal pitched like a man on a mission […]

Guess who’s back for the Seattle Mariners. The American League West club is reuniting with third baseman Eugenio Suarez following a big trade late Wednesday. Suarez comes back to the M’s from the Arizona Diamondbacks, who get first baseman Tyler Locklear and a couple of pitching prospects in Juan Burgos and Hunter Cranton. Eugenio Suarez […]

After three seasons with the California Golden Bears, running back Jaydn Ott decided to take his talents to the SEC, announcing last April that he would be transferring to Oklahoma football. But before he made that decision, other programs in the conference were after him as well, which isn’t surprising given how effective he was […]

The Washington Mystics’ future was blindingly bright on Tuesday night, thanks in large part to their rookie pair of Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. The two combined for a historic franchise accomplishment, as Washington took care of business at CareFirst Arena versus the visiting Chicago Sky, scoring a 103-86 victory. Citron led all scorers in […]

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list after his exit from Tuesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, according to several reports. “Ronald Acuña Jr. will go on the 10-day IL with right Achilles tightness,” said David O’Brien of The […]

The Seattle Storm have put themselves in a good position for a spot in the 2025 WNBA playoffs, but there is still plenty of work left to be done for the franchise. The upcoming trade deadline could be an avenue for Seattle to shore up its roster and bolster the team’s chances to win a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a top-tier all-time basketball great, but he can be humbled in other sports. A video of the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player taking a few golf shots has recently gone viral, and not for flattering reasons. Clearly, golf isn’t James’ strong suit, and he will have to spend […]

New York Giants star wide receiver Malik Nabers appeared to have suffered an upper-body injury during Tuesday’s training camp session, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. “Malik Nabers banged up on a run play. On the ground for a few seconds. Grabbed at his shoulder as he walked off. Something to monitor,” Raanan wrote in […]

The Washington Nationals are languishing at the bottom of the standings in the National League East, which justifies their stance as sellers ahead of the approaching 2025 MLB trade deadline on Thursday. The movement has already started for the Nats, with the New York Yankees acquiring infielder Amed Rosario on Saturday. A pitcher could be […]

Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty suffered another loss on Monday, as they got crushed by the Dallas Wings on the road via a 92-82 score. Late in that game, ESPN’s Marc Spears shared an interesting detail about what Ionescu’s dad, Dan, told him during the recent 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. “I talked to […]

The baseball world is in mourning following the sad news of the passing of Baseball Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg on Monday. Tributes to the former Cubs star immediately poured in after he lost his battle with prostate cancer at the age of 65. Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts also shared […]

Veteran NBA guard Chris Paul spent many of his best years in the league with the Los Angeles Clippers. Now, he has returned to his old stomping grounds, much older but still has the potential to be a force on the floor. Paul decided to continue his playing career in the NBA after his contract […]

Veteran Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins continues to play a prominent role for her team in the 2025 WNBA season. Entering Monday’s game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, Diggins was leading Seattle in both points and assists per game, with 17.2 and 5.6 per contest, respectively. The former No. […]

The Cleveland Browns, just like the rest of the league, are in full-blown training camp mode. It allows rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders to improve his standing with the team, as it relates to his chances of at least making the final cut. The No. 1 quarterback role isn’t necessarily a winnable goal for the former […]

Evan Fournier last played in the NBA during the 2023-24 NBA season, but even though he is no longer in the league, he is very much involved in basketball as a player. He even just recently agreed to a three-year extension with Greek champions Olympiacos Piraeus, a move that has drawn quite a strong reaction […]

The Cleveland Browns are entering their first season of the post-Nick Chubb era, and so far, their running back position remains uncertain. It would have been clearer if not for the unwanted situation that former Ohio State star tailback Quinshon Judkins got himself into, as he recently got arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery. Judkins is […]

The New York Mets are having a fine stretch in the second half of the 2025 MLB season. After stumbling right out of the break with back-to-back losses, New York has put together a seven-game win streak, as they had just swept the San Francisco Giants in a series in the Bay Area. As hot […]

The New York Yankees have already made a couple of intriguing acquisitions of late, but they could still do more as the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches. One name that has floated on the rumor mill about New York is Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore. If the Nats are to become players ahead of the […]

The Minnesota Lynx saw their win streak come to an end on Sunday, as they got tripped up by the Atlanta Dream at Target Center in Minnesota via a 90-86 score. Before that loss, Napheesa Collier and company had a four-game undefeated run going. They also entered the Dream game coming off a 109-78 demolition […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally eked out their first series win since the 2025 MLB All-Star break after winning two of three games against the Minnesota Twins. That series ended on Wednesday with LA superstar Shohei Ohtani scoring the game-winning run in the ninth inning after getting intentionally walked. It was not just any other […]

The Florida Panthers have the entire offseason to bask in the success they just had in the 2024-25 NHL season. But winning the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row has also put an even bigger target on the back of Matthew Tkachuk and company. That means new and bigger challenges as well […]

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has accomplished a lot in his legendary hockey career, and he can continue adding to his resume in the NHL, with a new season ahead for the Russian. However, there is only a year left on his current contract, a fact that is feeding rumors about the 2025-26 NHL campaign […]