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Skylar Diggins and the Seattle Storm had an active block party during Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Mystics. Ezi Magbegor got the party started with two blocks in the first quarter. She rejected the first shot with 2:16 remaining before getting the second swat a minute later. Diggins had the Mystics feel her defensive presence […]

Terry Francona made incredible MLB history after Sunday’s matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies. Going into the series finale, Francona racked up 1,999 wins throughout his coaching career. He earned these victories with the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), and Reds. He needed one more victory to reach 2,000. […]

Carlos Mendoza and the New York Mets had a tough offensive night in their 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. New York trailed 2-0 throughout eight innings of the game. They managed to even up the score in the final frame, but Kansas City pulled off a walkoff win with a game-winning […]

Breanna Stewart and Leonie Fiebich powered a remarkable comeback down 19 points to lead the New York Liberty to victory over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. The Liberty initially trailed 34-15 midway through the second quarter of the game. Brittney Griner, Allisha Gray and Maya Caldwell caused their opponents plenty of trouble throughout that stretch. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves settle into a new era with Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore as their new owners. The former is proud to have his new responsibility. Rodriguez and Lore agreed to a $1.5 billion purchase of the franchise. With the sale, they now have majority control of the franchise, receiving it from Glen Taylor. […]

Having parity in the NBA can be rare at times. Despite this, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is supportive o the fact that it currently exits. There hasn’t been a repeat champion since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. Nor has there been a dynasty as dominant as the Warriors themselves from […]

A’ja Wilson’s pregame outfit ahead of Saturday’s matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries garnered plenty of attention. Wilson has been settling herself back into the Aces’ rotation after missing their previous contest against the Washington Mystics on July 10. She suffered a wrist injury against the New York Liberty on July […]

The Memphis Grizzlies appear to have not finished their adjustments to their roster this offseason. Memphis has been assertive with making changes, especially after acquiring Desmond Bane from the Orlando Magic. They pulled off the trade in exchange for Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope alongside multiple draft picks. NBA insider Brett Siegel gave insight into […]

Carter Bryant and the San Antonio Spurs had a hard time defending Cooper Flagg throughout Saturday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. In 31 minutes of action, Flagg finished with 31 points, four rebounds, one assist, and a block. He shot 10-of-21 from the field, including 3-of-9 from beyond the arc, and 8-of-13 from the free-throw […]

Cole Anthony won’t be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. Instead, he will represent the Milwaukee Bucks. Anthony intends on signing with the Bucks this summer after accepting a contract buyout with the Grizzlies, per ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania. Memphis acquired him and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Desmond Bane. […]

Tina Charles made incredible WNBA history during Friday’s matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm. Going into the game, Charles scored 7,990 points throughout her career since she started in 2010. She was 10 points away from reaching 8,000, a milestone that only Diana Taurasi achieved throughout the league’s history. Charles made sure to […]

Cal Raleigh channeled his clutch gene with a pair of home runs to lead the Seattle Mariners to victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. The Mariners were in need of positive momentum after losing all three games of their previous series against the New York Yankees. It wasn’t going to be easy against […]

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish obtained a solid prospect in the 2026 recruiting class in Nick Reddish. Reddish announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish on Friday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Charlotte, NC, he chose the powerhouse program over Indiana, Wisconsin, and Virginia Tech. “Blessed beyond measures 🙏🏾, Go Irish!” […]

Alijah Martin created an incredible highlight during his NBA Summer League debut in Friday’s matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls. Martin made his debut after the Raptors selected him 39th overall in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. He ended an marvelous collegiate career where he made two Final Four appearances […]

Billy Napier and the Florida Gators landed a talented prospect to the defensive side of the ball with KJ Ford. Ford announced his commitment to the Gators on Friday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett. He comes from Duncanville, Texas, as he chose playing in the Sunshine State over Ohio State and Texas A&M. “Going to make […]

Next season will be an entertaining one for AJ Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles. Brown even had a special message for the team’s fanbase. The Eagles will defend their Super Bowl title after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. They boast immense talent on both sides of the ball, especially on offense […]

Next season will be big for Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. So much so that team president Trajan Langdon had a strong MVP case to make for the rising star guard. Cunningham is coming off the first All-Star selection of his career as he landed on the All-NBA Third Team. He also led the […]

The Minnesota Lynx made incredible WNBA history following their 91-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night. Going into the matchup, the Lynx had 499 wins throughout the history of their franchise. They had the chance to secure their 500th victory on July 9 but lost 79-71 to the Phoenix Mercury. They had […]

Andrew Nembhard finally shared his thoughts on Myles Turner leaving the Indiana Pacers for the Milwaukee Bucks. Turner left the Pacers after 10 years, having helped them in multiple playoff runs. His final year ended in the NBA Finals, getting Indiana there for the first time since 2000. However, their incredible postseason came to an […]

Jewell Loyd made WNBA history as she surpassed Tamika Catchings on the all-time 3-pointers made list during Thursday’s matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics. In 33 minutes of action, Loyd finished with a stat line of 20 points, three rebounds, two steals, and an assist. She shot 6-of-13 from the field, including […]

Kyrie Irving had nothing but positive things to say about Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks’ 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. It marked Flagg’s debut in the Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mavericks picked him first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, viewing him as an incredible talent […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their future with the contract extensions of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and now Jalen Williams. Following Williams’ deal, Holmgren had a hilarious reaction to the news. Williams landed a five-year, $287 million max extension to stay with the Thunder for the long term. With the latest deals involving Gilgeous-Alexander and […]

Deandre Ayton and Nikola Jokic are two talented big men in the NBA. However, one analyst believes the new Los Angeles Lakers center should be in the same class as the Denver Nuggets superstar as well as Milwaukee Bucks sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo. Jason McIntyre appeared on a July 10 edition of Fox Sports’ The Herd […]

NBA fans were quick to notice Ime Udoka’s approach towards defending Kevin Durant. The new Houston Rockets star caught wind of this, explaining his perspective. Fans were likely pointing at the 2022 first-round series between Udoka’s Boston Celtics and Durant’s Brooklyn Nets. Udoka’s defensive tactics were excellent as Durant struggled throughout the series. He averaged […]

United States Women’s National Team legend Carli Lloyd did not hold back on how the USMNT should approach Christian Pulisic moving forward. Lloyd expressed her thoughts on the State of the Union podcast with Alexi Lalas. Pulisic decided to not be with the team for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup to rest his body, drawing […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. didn’t take long to get things started in Wednesday’s matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Athletics. The Braves needed something to go their way after a rough stretch of games. They lost five consecutive contests, losing their way in the NL standings. What they needed is what Acuna provided as he got […]

Cam Schlittler garnered plenty of attention with his latest pitching outing during Wednesday’s matchup between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. Schlitter has a knack for throwing plenty of fastballs whenever he steps on the mound for the Yankees. This often catches opposing batters off guard, as the balls’ speeds make it difficult for […]

Los Angeles Rams star receiver Davante Adams understands LeBron James’ legacy as one of the greatest NBA players ever. He also believes he could’ve had a great NFL career as well. Adams appeared on a July 9 episode of the Dan Patrick Show. He looked over James’ football career in high school, where he scored […]

Angel Reese achieved an impressive scoring feat during Wednesday’s matchup between the Chicago Sky and Dallas Wings. In 29 minutes of action, Reese finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, an assist, and a block. She shot 6-of-10 from the field and 3-of-5 from the free-throw line. With this performance, she reached the milestone of 700 […]

Nico Harrison wants players with chips on their shoulder. New Dallas Mavericks guard D’Angelo Russell seems to fit that bill to him. Russell signed a two-year deal with the Mavericks this summer, the second year being a player option. He spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, trying to find a […]

Devin Booker just signed the biggest contract extension in NBA history with the Phoenix Suns. Booker signed a two-year deal that will give him $145 million throughout the 2028-29 and 2029-30 seasons with the Suns, per ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania. “Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract […]

DeWanna Bonner is happy to be back on the court as she made her debut with the Phoenix Mercury during Wednesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Bonner was a member of the Indiana Fever to begin the 2025 WNBA season. However, the team let her go in mid-June after she took part in nine games. […]

Luke Kornet moves on from the Boston Celtics as he begins the next chapter of his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs. And he has a Tim Duncan reason behind the decision of his jersey number. Kornet signed with the Spurs this offseason, leaving the Celtics after four consecutive seasons. He played a solid […]

The Golden State Warriors will part ways with Kevon Looney, taking on a new venture with the New Orleans Pelicans. This had head coach Steve Kerr reflect on his time interacting with the player. Looney averaged five points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game throughout 599 appearances across 10 seasons. He shot 57.5% from […]

The Detroit Tigers are off to a tremendous start this season. And they achieved a feat following Monday’s win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Detroit hasn’t had much success in the last decade, posting two winning seasons in the last 10 seasons. They haven’t returned to the World Series since 2012, as their playoff presence […]

The Dallas Cowboys said goodbye to a former tight end in Pettis Norman. Norman represented the Cowboys from 1962 to 1970, being one of their pioneers during the franchise’s infancy. He last played for the San Diego Chargers from 1971 to 1973, ending his career after 11 years. He made 162 total appearances, making 183 […]

Lonzo Ball is officially a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. And Cavs fans liked what he had to say to one of his introductory questions. Ball joined the Cavaliers after the Chicago Bulls traded the guard to Cleveland. They sent him there in exchange for wing Isaac Okoro. Ball started his first day with the […]

The Indiana Pacers officially announced the departure of center Myles Turner. Fans were upset towards Indiana for not retaining him for the long term. Turner left the Pacers after 10 years, signing with the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason. The Pacers drafted him 11th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, as he represented them with pride […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially moved on from Damian Lillard. That doesn’t mean fans no longer have shock towards the decision. The Bucks waived and stretched the remainder of Lillard’s contract for the next five years, releasing the star guard as he rehabs a torn Achilles. They did this to bring over Myles Turner, who […]