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The Detroit Tigers are in an interesting situation as the MLB Trade Deadline is slowly approaching, and while some would believe that Tarik Skubal could be on the table as a trade chip, that is not the case, but the Tigers will listen on another starter in Jack Flaherty, who is having a bounce back […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is reportedly present for mandatory minicamp after skipping OTAs while he is seeking a new contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ja’Marr Chase was there for media day with the Bengals on Monday, and is in the building again today, according to Rapoport. This is a positive […]

The Vancouver Canucks acquired Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames in the middle of last season, and at one point they offered a contract extension that he declined, so they are now operating under the assumption that they will be unable to retain the unrestricted free agent. “We talked about how Canucks were willing to […]

New Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is tasked with making quarterback Jayden Daniels’ transition to the NFL, and a recent miscommunication on a read during practice followed by a conversation between the two has Ekeler believing in his new quarterback, comparing Daniels to Phillip Rivers and Justin Herbert from Ekeler’s days with the Los […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had uncertainty surrounding his long-term future with the team as his contract is set to expire this offseason, and he had a hilarious explanation of his approach to the situation and the pressure he feels when speaking with the media. “It’s just the urgency you should always have to be […]

UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley decided to turn down the Los Angeles Lakers’ six-year, $70 million offer to stay in Storrs, and he reportedly has a deal on the table that is six-years and pays approximately $50 million over the course of the deal, according to Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68. UConn and […]

Fans were concerned that Kristaps Porzingis might have reaggravated his injury that kept him out for the majority of the playoffs during the Boston Celtics’ 105-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calmed any concerns with his comments after the game. “Zero. He’s […]

The Boston Red Sox picked up a 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on the road on Sunday, and Jaren Duran’s triple in the fourth inning broke a long drought for the Red Sox. Jared Duran’s triple in the fourth inning was his 10th of the season, which is first in MLB and the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani had a one-word response to being asked what he thinks when New York Yankees star Aaron Judge steps into the box, saying simply “huge.” In the interview before Sunday’s game on ESPN, Ohtani went further into what he takes away from watching Judge over the years going back to […]

After the Dallas Mavericks fell in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics by the score of 107-89, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd made some headlines by calling Jaylen Brown the best player on the Celtics instead of Jayson Tatum, sparking some accusations that he was playing “mental warfare,” which Kidd denied […]

The Michigan football program is not only hoping that Sherrone Moore is a good replacement for Jim Harbaugh at head coach this offseason, but they are also hoping to fill the void left in the linebacker room by the departures of Junior Colson and Michael Berrett to the NFL. Michigan is expecting big things from […]

The Edmonton Oilers failed to find the back of the net in their 3-0 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, but the team, specifically Leon Draisaitl and coach Kris Knoblauch remain confident that they will be able to break through and beat Sergei Bobrovsky. “He’s a good goalie,” […]

The New York Yankees seemingly will want to add a corner infielder ahead of this year’s trade deadline, and while Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon seems like a great candidate, it seems that he is likely to stay put with still three more years remaining on his contract after this season. “While teams like […]

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller has informed the team that he plans to retire, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It was known that Darren Waller was considering retirement for some time, going back to before the NFL Draft, and now he has made it official. He retires at the age of […]

There is a lot of buzz regarding the Carolina Hurricanes potentially trading Martin Necas this offseason, and the Boston Bruins are a team that has been rumored as interested, with goalie Linus Ullmark as a potential name that the Hurricanes could be interested in, according to Shane Seney of NHL Trade Rumors. The idea of […]

Not many have high expectations for the New York Giants in the 2024 season, but that does not apply to those inside the building, specifically second-year wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, who said he believes the roster can make the playoffs when asked about whether or not he sets high goals for himself and the team. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms with veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard on a one-year deal, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Sterling Shepard has played eight seasons in the NFL, all of them with the New York Giants, and although he has dealt with injuries in recent seasons, he has been […]

The Boston Bruins are scheduled to have nine unrestricted free agents this offseason, and they will not be able to keep all of them, but general manager Don Sweeney is expected to meet with Danton Heinen’s camp this week to start discussions on a potential new contract, according to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period. […]

There has been a lot of talk complaining about the physicality of the WNBA, especially regarding Caitlin Clark debuting with the Indiana Fever, and when Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale spoke on the topic, she did not hold back on the complaints, saying the league has always been physical and telling fans to watch another […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made some significant changes to their roster this offseason, revamping the quarterback room with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, and also changing the wide receiver room by trading Diontae Johnson, among other moves, while bringing in Van Jefferson. As a result, there likely will be a competition for the No. 2 […]

Quentin Johnson’s rookie season with the Los Angeles Chargers was disappointing, and he received criticism for some drops in key spots, but with the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, along with the selection of tackle Joe Alt over Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze, Johnston will have a chance to prove himself as a […]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried turned in a great performance at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, going seven innings, giving up three runs (two earned) while striking out 13 in an 8-3 win, drawing praise from manager Brian Snitker after the game. “He was really good,” Brian Snitker said, via […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs is reportedly going to be in attendance for mandatory minicamp next week, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN. Tristan Wirfs had been absent from voluntary workouts, seeking a new contract with the Buccaneers. If he changes his mind and decides to skip all three days of mandatory minicamp, […]

The New York Mets have not had a great start to the 2024 season, sitting at 26-35 overall, and are very much in the category of being a seller as of right now, barring a hot streak in the next month or two to get back into contention, and while that possibility looms for the […]

Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski reportedly said “this is it for me” and while it is not an official retirement announcement, he has known for a long time that this was his last year and that the “plan is not to play next season,” according to Taylor Baird of NHL.com. Joe Pavelski has been with […]

The biggest question remaining for the Green Bay Packers this offseason is whether or not a contract extension will get done with quarterback Jordan Love, and general manager Brian Gutekunst gave an update on that front, saying that he would like to get a deal done by training camp. “We’re in those conversations right now. […]

Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio is getting ready for his 11th season in the NFL, and while he knows he is in the later stages of his career, he is not declaring the 2024 season his last as of yet. “I feel like I’ve definitely played more seasons than I have left,” Joel Bitonio said, […]

The New York Jets moved on from Zach Wilson this offseason after he disappointed in 2023 filling in for the injured Aaron Rodgers, but Sauce Gardner still has belief that the former No. 2 overall pick could be successful in a new environment with the Denver Broncos. “When it comes to talent, as players and […]

The Baltimore Orioles reportedly are calling up infielder Connor Norby, a 23-year-old prospect, and he will join the team on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Connor Norby is the No. 6 prospect in the Orioles’ system, and he is getting the call after Jorge Mateo was placed […]

The Detroit Tigers reportedly have optioned first baseman Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Spencer Torkelson was the No. 1 pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, and was arguably the biggest piece in the rebuild that the Tigers have attempted to pull off over the last couple of […]

The New York Yankees capped off a sweep of the San Francisco Giants this weekend, and Aaron Judge returned home, playing in what nearly was his home park after nearly signing with the Giants as a free agent, and he said he heard from a lot of fans referencing Jon Heyman’s quote from Dec. 6, […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a substantial amount of salary cap space open up on June 1, as the amount of space they had available went from $8.24 million to an estimated $25.25 million, according to 49ers Webzone, and it was due to Arik Armstead being designated as a post June 1 cut. The 49ers […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has one year left on his five-year contract that he signed with the franchise, but he reportedly is very likely to get an extension that could be $10 million or more after the success he has had over the last few years. “League sources say that Knicks coach […]

The New York Giants made some significant moves this offseason, letting Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney walk in free agency before completing a blockbuster trade for Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers and drafting Malik Nabers with the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Still, there are some holes on the Giants’ roster, […]

The New York Rangers were eliminated in six games by the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, but that was not the fault of goalie Igor Shesterkin, and Panthers head coach Paul Maurice had nothing but nice words to say about the Rangers and specifically Shesterkin in his press conference after the […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher Gerrit Cole will start on Tuesday for the Somerset Patriots in his first rehab start since injuring his elbow in spring training, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. This is good timing for the Yankees, as they just lost Clarke Schmidt due to an injury, […]

Two of the bigger free agents this past offseason were Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, and both of them signed very late in spring training with the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks, limiting the time they had to get ready for the season, and both of them are citing that as why they have […]

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Brock Bowers in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft after not being able to land a quarterback, and he is not a bad consolation prize, as former tight end Greg Olsen raved about his ability and fit alongside Michael Mayer when appearing on The Herd. “I think if […]

ESPN made a controversial move to lay off Jeff Van Gundy ahead of this NBA season, leading to him being a senior consultant for the Boston Celtics, and his brother, Stan Van Gundy ripped ESPN’s handling of the situation during an appearance on the LeBatard Show. “He was hurt by it, I mean he’d worked […]