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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 […]

Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT’s time in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup came to an end after losing 2-1 to Mexico in the final on Sunday night. However, a controversial no-call on a handball caught the manager’s attention. The U.S. took the first lead of the night with a set piece as centerback Chris Richards […]

Kevon Looney’s time with the Golden State Warriors officially came to an end. And Stephen Curry was emotional to his longtime teammate go. Looney has been with the Warriors since the team drafted him 30th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft. He played crucial roles in helping the Warriors win two out of the three […]

The Seattle Mariners made franchise history following Sunday’s contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Going into the series finale, the Mariners were successful in achieving consecutive shutouts. They won the series opener 6-0 and took Game 2 by a simple 1-0 score. They clinched the series but looked to complete the sweep in convincing fashion. And […]

Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns might be nearing the end of their relationship this offseason. As a result, the offers he may get would be intriguing to keep track of. Beal is in talks of negotiating a buyout with the Suns. He will have to give up a portion of his max salary to […]

Angel Reese made WNBA history with her performance during Sunday’s matchup between the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx. In 37 minutes of action, Reese finished with a stat line of 16 points, 17 rebounds, six assists, and a block. She shot 7-of-16 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line. Her rebounding talent continues […]

Incoming BYU Cougars freshman AJ Dybantsa led Team USA Basketball to championship glory in the 2025 U19 FIBA World Cup. In 19 minutes of action, Dybantsa finished with a stat line of 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, and a steal. He shot 4-of-11 from the field and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line. His performance […]

Jose Altuve revealed how he and the Houston Astros has taken control of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The first game featured dominance from the Dodgers. They blew out one of the MLB powerhouses 18-1 on Friday night and went on to beat them 6-4 on Saturday, winning the series this weekend. Altuve […]

Josh Smith went off during Saturday’s matchup between the Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres. Throughout his five at-bats, he landed two hits for one RBI. One of the hits he successfully landed turned out to be an amazing home run, marking his eighth of the season. The best part about this homer; it took […]

Pete Alonso accomplished a feat that involved David Wright during Saturday’s matchup between the New York Mets and New York Yankees. During the bottom of the fifth inning, Alonso blasted a two-run homer to right center field. The ball soared 382 feet in the air before it landed, driving both him and Francisco Lindor to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a crucial update on Shohei Ohtani when it comes to his pitching availability. Ohtani did not pitch for the entire 2024 season after undergoing elbow surgery September 2023. He remained active as a hitter, which he kept doing until he finally returned to the mound this season on […]

VJ Edgecombe had a standout performance in his NBA Summer League debut during Saturday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. In 30 minutes of action, Edgecombe was active in multiple areas of the game. He finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a steal. He shot 13-of-26 from the […]

Kelsey Plum made impressive WNBA history during Saturday’s encounter between the Los Angeles Sparks and Indiana Fever. In 37 minutes of action, Plum finished with a stat line of 20 points, three rebounds and three assists. She shot 6-of-13 from the field, including 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Her […]

George Springer had a marvelous night during Thursday’s matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. Going into the contest, the Blue Jays rolled with a four-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Yankees lost three straight games as they needed a win to get themselves back on track. With Thursday’s contest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to add players to their roster this summer. One of their offseason targets might involve De’Anthony Melton, who played for the Golden State Warriors last season. The Lakers are in need of improvements to the backcourt, particularly adding a guard who can deliver on both sides of the ball. They […]

Jordin Canada impressed with her performance during Thursday’s matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm. In 39 minutes of action, she finished with a stat line of 25 points, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals. She shot 7-of-15 from the field, including 1-of-3 from beyond the arc, and 10-of-12 from the free-throw line. […]

Damian Lillard progresses through an intriguing offseason of his NBA career after a controversial departure from the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks waived and stretched the remainder of his contract to land Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers. As a result, he was no longer part of the Bucks organization as they cut him from the […]

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide landed a talented player to add to their 2026 recruiting class, getting the pledge of wide receiver Brian Williams Jr. Williams announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide on Tuesday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. He chose the SEC powerhouse over the likes of Penn State, Florida and […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce believes in the incredible scoring talent he displayed throughout his Hall of Fame career in the NBA. Pierce caught wind of LeBron James’ comments about Kevin Durant during his Mind The Game podcast. He named Durant as the most equipped scorer in NBA history. The Celtics legend understood James’ reasoning […]

Skip Bayless had critiques towards Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James picking up his player option for next season. James picked up his option for the 2025-26 NBA season, which will have him earn $52.6 million throughout the year. It will be his 23rd season in the league, continuing to command a high salary as […]