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Don’t rule Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney out of Week 1 of the 2023 NFL regular season just yet. Toney, who went under the knife in the offseason after suffering a torn meniscus injury in training camp, has a chance to appear in the Chiefs’ season opener against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead […]

Former NBA player John Salley is just like all basketball fans when it comes to the anticipation of San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama’s debut in the league. For Salley, Wembanyama can be a real game-changer, as the young man from France has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s ceiling but with the skills of a guard. “Oh yeah […]

Bobby Portis and Team USA had a cakewalk of a win Monday over Greece, 109-81, for their second win in a row to start their 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign in Manila. The Americans are playing just as well as everyone expected them to, but there’s another team making loud noises thousands of miles away […]

The Los Angeles Angels can take the most drastic step involving the oft-injured Anthony Rendon, and that’s by getting rid of him without even seeking a trade, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Rendon, who received a seven-year, $245 million contract with the Angels, will have missed 338 games in the past three full […]

The wait for Hendon Hooker’s debut for the Detroit Lions will have to wait, as there’s really no urgent need for the team to get him on the field. In fact, the Lions have reportedly placed the former Tennessee Volunteers star quarterback on the non-football injury list for the start of the 2023 NFL regular […]

Team USA is experiencing all sights and sounds in Manila, as they continue their campaign to reclaim basketball glory in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Speaking of which, Anthony Edwards had a hilarious exchange with a shrieking fan in the middle of a game against Greece on Monday. While Anthony Edwards was trying to make […]

After finishing the preseason games undefeated, the Pittsburgh Steelers have turned more heads and garnered increased expectations about the upcoming 2023 NFL season. Preseason games are not a reliable barometer, but in any case, former NFL head coach Herm Edwards is buying the hype on Kenny Pickett and company. “I really like the Pittsburgh Steelers. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays added to the woes of the New York Yankees by winning the last two games of the series at home over the weekend. During Sunday’s game, the action looked as though it was about to get so much more intense when Rays star outfielder Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch […]

Slovenia are still undefeated in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, thanks in large part to no other than Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. In Slovenia’s 88-67 win over Georgia in Japan on Monday, Doncic sizzled anew, scoring 36 points on 9-for-20 shooting from the field. Although he shot below 50 percent from the floor, he […]

Rondae Hollis Jefferson has been getting the attention of the internet over his exploits in the ongoing 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila. But it’s more than just about his incredible play for Team Jordan, as he’s becoming a viral sensation as well for apparent Kobe Bryant comparisons people are coming away with after seeing […]

It is official: CJ Stroud is going to be the starter under center for the Houston Texans come Week 1 of the 2023 NFL regular season. The announcement was made by head coach DeMeco Ryan following the Texans’ 17-13 road victory in their preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints on the road Sunday night, […]

The Gonzaga Bulldogs will not have former four-star recruit Marcus Adams Jr. rolling with the team after all. Adams has reportedly made the decision to leave Gonzaga basketball and test his chances in the transfer portal, according to Joe Tipton of On3. “Freshman small forward Marcus Adams Jr. will no longer be attending Gonzaga, he […]

The San Diego Padres have all the talent, but just not the wins. That has been the story so far in the 2023 MLB regular season for Xander Bogaerts and company, who just suffered a series sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers following a 10-6 loss Sunday. With that loss, the Padres sank […]

It’s great being Viktor Hovland right now. The 25-year-old pro from Norway reached the pinnacle of the 2023 FedExCup Playoffs on Sunday when he secured the Tour Championship title with a fantastic final round at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. But apart from the honor and prestige of topping the tournament, another enviable product […]

Despite an incredible final round in the 2023 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club down in Atlanta, Xander Schauffele simply did not have enough gas in the tank to overcome Viktor Hovland on Sunday. Nevertheless, finishing second despite starting the event at three under was an exceptional feat for Schauffele, who fired a 62 […]

Viktor Hovland is the man. With a sterling performance from start to finish of the 2023 Tour Championship, Hovland concluded the tournament with a win at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. He also made history, per ESPN Stats & Info. “Viktor Hovland is the 5th player to win both of the final two events […]

American sprinter Noah Lyles is a fast dude, but there’s one notion that he seemingly can’t catch up to. Recently, Lyles shared his thoughts about winning a world title in track and field, and in doing so, he wound up getting the attention of a couple of NBA players, particularly Phoenix Suns superstars in Kevin […]

Charles Barkley isn’t much of a golfer, but when it comes to basketball, he knows a thing or two about the sport. So, Charles Barkley, who is at East Lake Golf Golf Club to check out what’s going on at the TOUR Championship, was asked which golfers he would start in a basketball game, and […]

Saturday night’s NFL preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars has been called off after Miami wide receiver Daewood Davis suffered a scary injury in the fourth quarter of the contest. “The #Jaguars-#Dolphins preseason game has been canceled after Miami rookie WR Daewood Davis was injured on the field,” Pelissero posted on […]

Greece got the job done in their tournament opener in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila after demolishing Jordan on Saturday to the tune of a 92-71 score. Even without Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece handled their business just fine against Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and the Jordanians. Greece, however, still have one Antetokounmpo on […]

Oleksandr Usyk had a message to send to Tyson Fury following his successful defense of his belts on Saturday against British Daniel Dubois. “I’m ready tomorrow. I’m ready. Next fight I am ready to fight Tyson Fury but does Tyson Fury want to? I have no idea,” Usyk said after he stopped Dubois in the […]

Oleksandr Usyk is still a heavyweight champion of the world, but he nearly lost all his belts. Usyk’s fight against Daniel Dubois on Saturday did not end without much controversy, particularly because of a highly questionable decision in the fifth round by referee Luis Pabon, who judged what could have likely been a knockout punch […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to capitalize on a seemingly favorable schedule ahead of them. After losing back-to-back games to end a series against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, Toronto dropped to 70-58 and outside of the current Wild Card picture in the American League. However, they can make up for lost ground […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2023 NFL preseason unscathed after demolishing the Atlanta Falcons on the road in a 24-0 victory Thursday. However, the same can’t be said about the health of the team’s roster, with some bodies nursing injuries, including that of veteran defensive lineman Cam Heyward. The 34-year-old Heyward did not see action […]

August 24 is a special day for Los Angeles Lakers fans, especially for everyone who idolizes and looks up to the great Kobe Bryant. The Black Mamba would have turned 45 on Wednesday (Aug. 23). The following day of his birthday is also regarded by many as Kobe Bryant Day, as he used to play […]

Deion Sanders has always been about flash. Although he’s long retired from playing football (and baseball), Prime can still shine like neon. It will forever be that way, and that is very much represented by the recently unveiled “PRIME” Nike DT 96 Cleat PE Colorado football players will be wearing in the upcoming 2023 college […]

The Los Angeles Angels can’t get a break. Both of their superstars in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout got devastating injury updates late Wednesday. Ohtani, who exited the Cincinnati Reds game, has been diagnosed with a UCL tear, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Shohei Ohtani has a tear in his UCL, Angels GM Perry […]

Aaron Judge woke up Wednesday feeling dangerous and proceeded to pummel the Washington Nationals to lead the New York Yankees to a 9-1 victory. Judge was a ball of energy at the plate as he launched three home runs. It was the first time for the reigning American League Most Valuable Player to pull off […]

The San Francisco Giants don’t have much of a luxury to take things easy. They are way behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West division and also on the outside looking in of the Wild Card picture in the NL. Every game matters for the Giants, which is why it’s frustrating for […]

It took a monster game from Aaron Judge for the New York Yankees to finally get out of their nosedive. Judge went absolutely off Wednesday night in the Bronx against the Washington Nationals, as he hit not just one, not two, but three home runs in New York’s skid-snapping 9-1 victory. Believe it or not, […]

The Chicago Cubs are making a strong push for the MLB playoffs. They are currently inside the picture in the National League Wild Card race, but they are still in a precarious spot, and that has driven Cubs manager David Ross anxious about the results of the games of Chicago’s chief rivals for postseason spots. […]

One of San Diego Padres relievers is facing the potential of a 10-game suspension after Robert Suarez got tossed from Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins following a substance check. Suarez entered the game to start the eighth inning of the contest but was ejected following an umpire inspection that revealed an illegal substance. Robert […]

It appears that the wait for the return of Walker Buehler to the big leagues is going to have to wait a little longer, as he’s yet to have a rehab assignment. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn’t even certain when exactly Buehler will be able to take that crucial step toward a comeback, […]

After making a big splash with the signing of forward Brandon Hegel to an eight-year, $52 million contract, the Tampa Bay Lightning made another move, albeit a much smaller one. The Lightning announced Wednesday that they have inked defenseman Darren Raddysh to a one-year, two-way contract extension that comes with an AAV of $975,000. Raddysh’s […]

Graham Ashcraft finally scored his first win in the month of August as he was instrumental in the Cincinnati Reds ‘4-3 victory over Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday night in Anaheim. However, that was not the most notable feat Ashcraft completed in that contest, per ESPN Stats & Info. The@Reds’ Graham Ashcraft: […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will always live in the memories of every Black Mamba and LA basketball fan. On Thursday, Kobe will be honored by the Santa Monica Pier by lighting up its Ferris Wheel with the colors of the NBA franchise, per CBS Los Angeles. “In honor of Kobe, the Santa Monica […]

It’s the end of an era for the Chicago White Sox front office, as the club fired both executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn Tuesday. The move was clearly triggered by the team’s poor on-field product. Despite his dismissal, Hahn shared a heartfelt message shortly after news of his firing got […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are a win away from sweeping the San Francisco Giants, thanks to the clutch play of Trea Turner that led to their 4-3 victory Tuesday night at home. Turner turned in a walk-off two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning off of Giants closer Camilo Doval to seal the deal […]

There was no stopping Las Vegas Aces star forward A’ja Wilson from wreaking havoc on the floor Tuesday night on the road against the Atlanta Dream. Wilson was a nightmare all night long for the Dream, who simply had no answers for her. She finished with 53 points on 16-for-23 shooting from the field in […]