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The Houston Rockets have some young talent on their squad that they are trying to keep building around to form a real contender in the Western Conference, and Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green are the two players who stick out for the team. Both are eligible for max rookie extensions, like Cade Cunningham and Scottie […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big move with the sign-and-trade for Klay Thompson with the Golden State Warriors, and there were a number of factors at play when it came to Thompson’s decision. Mainly, Thompson was excited by a team like the Mavericks being serious in their pursuit of him. “I think what really energized […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a splash by signing winger Jake Guentzel to a seven-year deal worth $9 million per season, and general manager Julien BriseBois explained why he is the “perfect” addition for the team. “Highly competitive. High hockey IQ. High level of skill,” Julien BriseBois said of Jake Guentzel, via Chris Johnston of […]

There is no doubt that Breece Hall is one of the best weapons that the New York Jets have, but his ACL tear from his rookie year impacted his first two seasons in the NFL. With the Jets set to take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, Hall […]

The Seattle Kraken have signed forward Chandler Stephenson to a seven-year deal that pays him $6.25 million a year, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Chandler Stephenson is a big addition for the Kraken, and he is 30 years old heading into next season. It is certainly a big bet for the Kraken, who are […]

The New York Islanders announced that they have signed veteran forward Anthony Duclair to a four-year, contract. It was reported that Anthony Duclair’s contract with the Islanders is worth $3.5 million per year, according to JFreshHockey. It is an intriguing addition, and he could slot into the lineup well. He would presumably play on the […]

The New York Rangers are reportedly trading for winger Reilly Smith from the Pittsburgh Penguins, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The Rangers are giving a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick to the Penguins for Reilly Smith, according to Shayna Goldman of The Athletic. This fills a hole at right wing for the Rangers, […]

When Quinn Ewers announced that he would be staying at the Texas football program for 2024 instead of entering the NFL Draft, many believed that Arch Manning should or would transfer so he could start elsewhere, but his dad, Cooper, spoke on why he is staying put at the Manning Passing Academy this week. “I […]

Toronto Maple Leafs restricted free agent Nicholas Robertson reportedly has told the team he has no plans to re-sign and would like to be traded, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic. Nicholas Robertson had the best season of his career this past year with the Maple Leafs, scoring 14 goals and putting up 13 […]

With NBA Free Agency getting underway, it has been reported that Paul George is unlikely to return to the Los Angeles Clippers due to lack of progress in negotiations, via Adrian Wojnarowski. The Clippers’ offer remains at three years, while Paul George is asking for four years, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. With the […]

The Detroit Red Wings and Patrick Kane are reportedly closing in on a one-year deal for him to remain with the franchise, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Patrick Kane was close to reaching unrestricted free agency on Monday, but there was rumored progress throughout the weekend regarding a deal with the Red Wings, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder reportedly are meeting with free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. “With cap space teams Orlando focused on wing free agents and Utah focused on current roster decisions, and Knicks working to un-hardcap — sources say the OKC Thunder are in Eugene, Oregon, set […]

After 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and four championships, Klay Thompson is departing the franchise and the sides will work through sign-and-trade options, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Klay Thompson is going to have discussions with the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers, according […]

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was a late addition to the team’s lineup for Sunday’s 8-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays after sitting out of Saturday’s loss because of a bruised right hand. Juan Soto was expected to get testing done on the hand on Monday when the Yankees arrived back to New […]

With free agency looming in the NHL, veteran Patrick Kane is still in play to return to the Detroit Red Wings, but if he hits the open market on Monday, the Montreal Canadiens are one of the teams preparing to make a pitch to him, according to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. “While it’s believed […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in danger of falling completely out of contention in the American League Wild Card race, meaning they could be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline, and although Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette are big names that people would guess could get moved, that does not appear to be the […]

The San Jose Sharks announced that they have completed a trade with the Buffalo Sabres to acquire the No. 11 pick in the upcoming NHL Draft in exchange for the No. 14 and No. 42 overall picks. The No. 14 pick was the second first-round pick that the Sharks had in this draft, and they […]

The New York Knicks completed a blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets, and during a discussion on whether New York is a top-five team in the NBA with CJ McCollum and Kendrick Perkins, Stephen A. Smith took a bit of a shot at McCollum’s New Orleans Pelicans to make his point. “They […]

The New York Rangers reportedly are considering a lot of trade possibilities this offseason as Chris Drury tries to be aggressive to get the team over the hump to win its first championship since 1994, and one of those players who could get traded is captain Jacob Trouba, who was asked to submit his 15-team […]

The Portland Trail Blazers came away with UConn big man Donovan Clingan in the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, and after the pick, general manager Joe Cronin spoke on the talent base he is trying to build, and Anfernee Simons name was not mentioned as a player the team is committed […]

The Chicago Bulls came away with Matas Buzelis in the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday, just a few days after Arturas Karnisovas completed a trade for Josh Giddey with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the big question that remains is what the Bulls will do with DeMar DeRozan’s potential unrestricted free agency. […]

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky have brought a lot of attention to the WNBA, and some believe that the two have received unfair treatment from veteran players who are jealous that they did not get the same level of attention when they came into the league. UConn […]

Although Luis Severino is not pitching for the New York Mets in the Subway Series against the New York Yankees this week, it is the first time that the two teams have played since he left the Bronx for Queens in free agency, and he spoke about his Yankees tenure with the media before Wednesday’s […]

Carolina Hurricanes restricted free agent Martin Necas is one of the hottest names this offseason as he reportedly wants a change of scenery, but time is ticking for general manager Eric Tulsky to net a first-round pick in this year’s draft, which starts on Friday. The Hurricanes have received a lot of interest, with the […]

Before the New York Knicks completed a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire Mikal Bridges, there was a lot of speculation about New York pursuing Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers, and that ultimately did not happen as the Knicks believed that pursuing him, among other stars, was not realistic. “Both last […]

This upcoming college football season, Texas and Oklahoma will play their first seasons in the SEC, and that leaves many wondering who will fare better, and Paul Finebaum had an interesting take, saying the Longhorns are better prepared from a roster standpoint heading into the 2024 season during an appearance on McElroy and Cubelic in […]

After a Hall of Fame career that spanned six decades as a player, head coach and front office executive, Glen Sather, Senior Advisor to the Owner and Athletic Governor, announced that he is retiring from his position with the New York Rangers, the team said in a press release. “Having the opportunity to be associated […]

The New York Knicks completed a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire Mikal Bridges late on Tuesday night, and that has implications for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns, as the Knicks gave up the assets they could have potentially used to acquire the star player down the line eventually. We have an […]

The Winnipeg Jets announced that they have agreed to terms with defenceman Dylan DeMelo on a four-year contract with an average annual value of $4.9 million. Dylan DeMelo has been a dependable defenseman for the Jets, and he played all 82 games for the team last season, scoring three goals and recording 28 assists for […]

The Edmonton Oilers’ attempt at coming back from a 3-0 series deficit in the Stanley Cup Final fell short with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 7, and despite the loss, Connor McDavid still came away with the Conn Smythe Trophy for his efforts in these playoffs. Widely considered the best […]

When the New York Yankees acquired Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo in trades this offseason, it made it clear that Aaron Judge would be playing a lot of center field in 2024, just as he did during his MVP season in 2022 in which he hit 62 home runs, and like he did two seasons […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have given their offense a makeover this offseason, and bringing in Cordarrelle Patterson, someone experienced with new offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, is part of that overhaul. Patterson spoke on his role with the Steelers, saying that he will be ready for whenever he is needed. “I’m not coming in here to step […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in full-blown win-now mode with a team built around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, and there reportedly are a ton of trade possibilities on the table this offseason, including the No. 23 overall pick to help the team win in the immediate future, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto also […]

There are some who believe that Colorado football coach Deion Sanders wants to move on to the NFL after his sons, Shedeur and Shilo depart the program, along with two-way star Travis Hunter, but he shut down that notion during a recent interview, saying that his sons are helping build a foundation for something that […]

Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers is one of the biggest dominos this offseason, and while there was a recent report that the Philadelphia 76ers have cooled off on pursuing him, there remains significant interest in signing him as a free agent, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 76ers and Orlando Magic are […]

The Atlanta Braves came away with a series win after defeating the New York Yankees 3-1 on Sunday in the Bronx, and they have now won eight of their last 10 coming off of a five-game losing streak. Braves manager Brian Snitker had a simple response to the recent stretch of play and said something […]

The New York Yankees lost their third series in a row as a result of Sunday’s 3-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves, marking the team’s first rough patch of the season, and Nestor Cortes, who pitched seven innings and gave up three runs, gave insight into what the team is feeling at this time. “Nobody […]

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday against the Florida Panthers, and they will try to make history by finishing off a comeback from a 3-0 series deficit with a win, and veteran Corey Perry got real on the emotions that he is feeling heading into […]

Current Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Theilen is trying to help Bryce Young establish himself as a franchise quarterback for the franchise, but a few years ago, he was one of the better receivers in the NFL for a Minnesota Vikings team that was hoping to compete for a Super Bowl, and he once had […]