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Basketball writer Kirk Goldsberry appeared on The Bill Simmons podcast to recap the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, and he indicated that there was a bigger deal on the table than what was eventually agreed upon, and the deal was whittled down from a package […]

When ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania broke the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, many thought his X account had been hacked. When speaking on Get Up on Monday, Charania revealed that he thought his phone had been hacked as well, so he reacted to the trade in essentially the […]

The blockbuster trade involving the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers swapping Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis shook the NBA world, and Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski were in public when the trade went down. Curry decided not to opine on the trade when asked what he thought. “Neither!” Stephen Curry said, via _meesmo_ on […]

Nothing will come close to the trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Miami Heat’s decision with Jimmy Butler looms large as well ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, and the Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have held exploratory talks with Miami regarding a deal. “The Grizzlies, for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made the blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, and the superstar took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to send a message to his new fanbase regarding what he will bring to the team. “Grateful for this amazing opportunity,” Luka Doncic said on X. “Basketball […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison said, “I believe that defense wins championships,” when speaking on the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. The Mavericks are playing their first game post-Doncic against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, and defense was nowhere to be found as Cleveland […]

The Connecticut Sun reportedly are signing veteran center Tina Charles, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. Tina Charles was the No. 1 overall pick in 2010 by the Sun, and she is returning to the team that she started her WNBA career with. Charles won the MVP award in 2012 with the Sun. She is […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ trade for superstar Luka Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks has officially gone through, and Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has spoken for the first time on the trade for Doncic, as well as the departure of Anthony Davis along with Max Christie and Jalen Hood-Schifino. […]

The Duke basketball program came away with an 87-70 win over rival North Carolina on Saturday, and at halftime, former Duke player Jared McCain made it clear how happy he was that the game was going the Blue Devils’ way. “What up ESPN? We’re at halftime at the Duke-UNC game, we’re blowing them out right […]

Washington D.C.-area sports teams have been sending their thoughts and prayers to the people who are believed to have lost their lives in a midair plane crash on Wednesday night. The Washington Nationals said in a statement that they were “devastated” by the collision that occurred just above the Potomac River, according to TMZ. “Our […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have opened the practice window for defensive end Brandon Graham, allowing him to practice with the team before the Super Bowl matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Brandon Graham suffered a triceps injury in Week 12, and it was thought that it would keep him […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a 122-112 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, with Jalen Brunson putting on a great performance, and Nuggets head coach Michael Malone spoke on what he could have had his team do differently, specifically in the third quarter to limit Brunson’s production. “Jalen Brunson […]

The San Antonio Spurs fell to 20-24 after a 128-116 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, but perhaps the most notable part of the game was when frustration boiled over for Victor Wembanyama, who was shoved by Clippers center Ivica Zubac on the court, resulting in him charging the Los Angeles center. Wembanyama […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a big 116-109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still presented a problem for Golden State, just as he does for the rest of the league. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points in the game, and Warriors coach Steve Kerr after the game said that he […]

The Carolina Hurricanes completed a blockbuster trade for Mikko Rantanen with the Colorado Avalanche in a deal that sent Martin Necas the other way and also included the Chicago Blackhawks. It could end up being the biggest trade that happens this season, but with the NHL Trade Deadline coming up in March, front offices are […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has shown an ability to lead his team to the playoffs, but there has been a lack of postseason success that has caused him to get a lot of criticism, and former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman pointed out some flaws in Tomlin’s defensive schemes, saying that […]

The Detroit Tigers and relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle are reportedly close to a deal, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It is a one-year, $7.75 million deal with the Tigers for Kahnle, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Tommy Kahnle is coming over to the Tigers after a second stint with the […]

The Cincinnati Reds are making a notable addition to their outfield, as they have reached an agreement with Austin Hays on a one-year, $5 million contract, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal includes $1 million in incentives as well. Hays split time between the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies last season, posting […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran infielder Adam Frazier have agreed on a one-year, $1.525 million major league contract, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It is a reunion for the Pirates and Frazier, as he was with the organization from 2016 until he was traded to the San Diego Padres during the 2021 season. Frazier […]

The New York Knicks, and specifically Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, have shared friendly banter throughout the NFL season, specifically as it relates to the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. Brunson and Towns are Eagles fans, while Hart supports the Commanders, and Brunson said he gave Hart a break after Philadelphia beat Washington […]

Arizona Basketball came away with an 86-75 overtime win against No. 3 Iowa State at home on Monday, and Caleb Love’s miracle buzzer-beater from beyond halfcourt sent the game to overtime in the first place. FROM CALEB WITH LOVE 😱😱😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/Bzvues3Yfw — The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) January 28, 2025 It was a huge win […]

The New York Jets introduced their new regime, holding a press conference for general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn, and owner Woody Johnson opened up on why he believes this regime will be different than the past ones that have failed. “Did you see the two guys we just introduced? That’s why,” […]

The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to their third straight Super Bowl with a 32-29 win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game, and after the game, Patrick Mahomes had few words to say. “First off, I want to give all glory to God, without him none of this is possible and I truly […]

The Washington Commanders had their season come to an end with a 55-23 loss in the NFC Championship to the Philadelphia Eagles, and head coach Dan Quinn spoke on some of the calls on fourth downs early in the game. “For sure, living on the ball and working stuff off, we were aggressive on our […]

The Seattle Storm reportedly are trading six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces in a three-team trade that also sends three-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Storm are getting the No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and Li Yueru from the […]

The Seattle Seahawks are hiring Klint Kubiak to fill their offensive coordinator role under head coach Mike Macdonald, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Kubiak served as the New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator in 2024, helping that offense get off to a fast start, but the unit slowed down as the injuries piled up […]

The Colorado Rockies will have heavy competition in the National League West this season, and that is not different than in prior seasons, but the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have made several additions this offseason to become an even better team in 2025, and manager Bud Black described the reactions of managers […]

The Vegas Golden Knights announced that center William Karlsson is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury on Thursday. It is a blow for the Golden Knights, as Karlsson is a key member of their forward group. He had scored seven goals with 11 assists for 18 points in 38 games so far […]

Three players were announced as members of the 2025 MLB Hall of Fame class, with Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner being voted in by the writers, joining Dick Allen and Dave Parker, who were selected by the Veteran’s Committee. Former Atlanta Braves centerfielder Andruw Jones missed out, getting 66.2% of the votes, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in an interesting spot ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, and Jarred Vanderbilt is a big reason why, but there is reason to believe that he is not likely to be moved, based on what executives around the league think it would take to include him in a trade. “Vanderbilt […]

Former New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia was elected to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, and during an appearance after the news dropped, he spoke about what it is like to actually go to the Hall of Fame, and encouraged current players to make the trip to Cooperstown so that they have a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves got a huge 115-114 win over the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Wednesday, with Mike Conley turning in a good performance, which drew some funny comments from Julius Randle about his age. “I think he’s starting to really turn the corner and find his rhythm,” Julius Randle said, via Jon Krawczynski […]

Recently voted to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, former New York Yankees starting pitcher, CC Sabathia, was asked who the best player he has played with is during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show. His answer was simple, saying it was Alex Rodriguez, with Roberto Alomar as a close second. “A-Rod,” CC […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott gave key injury updates on safety Taylor Rapp, cornerback Christian Benford and linebacker Matt Milano ahead of Sunday’s AFC Championship matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. Taylor Rapp is dealing with a hip injury that will keep him out of practice for […]

The Toronto Blue Jays landed a big free agent in Anthony Santander to bolster their lineup, and Jon Morosi said he does not believe that they are done in free agency, specifically naming Jurickson Profar as a possibility, while also discussing Santander’s fit in the lineup. “The Blue Jays are one of the teams that […]

The Ohio State football program won the national championship by the score of 34-23 over Notre Dame on Monday, and head coach Ryan Day got over the hump to win his first title with the program. He spoke on the journey his team has been on this season. “The story gets to get told now, […]

The Ohio State football team came away victorious in the national championship game against Notre Dame by the score of 34-23, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was in attendance. After the game, James filmed a video for DraftKings, where he said “It’s good to be a Buckeye fan. OH! IO!” LeBron James emphatically […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took full responsibility for the team’s 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, but Stephen A. Smith took to social media to say what many were thinking, that tight end Mark Andrews was to blame. “Appreciate the accountability on @Lj_era8’s part. Right thing […]

With the Philadelphia Eagles’ 28-22 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, Nick Sirianni has led his team to 16 total wins on the season when combining the regular season and playoffs. It is his second time doing so, previously doing it in 2022, and he joins eight […]