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Miami Heat have locked in the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Taking the top spot means they will face a team in the first round that is more tired than them after playing two games in the play-in tournament. The Heat’s rest time will be important in several ways. It will allow them to […]

Carlos Correa was one of the most coveted free agents this offseason. The Minnesota Twins landing him shocked the baseball world and gave them another perennial MVP candidate alongside Byron Buxton. Correa showed them right away that he was worth the investment with a monster home run. Correa smacked the ball 458-foot to go yard […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been waiting patiently for a Ben Simmons injury update that gives them real hope of a return to the court. The three-time All-Star has yet to make his Nets debut to a back injury. Although he has made his return to the court to work out, he hasn’t played alongside Kevin […]

Since being traded to the Brooklyn Nets, every Ben Simmons injury update has been negative. The former Philadelphia 76ers star has been out due to a herniated disc, pushing his debut with the Nets back further and further. As they gear up for the postseason, it’s looking like their newest star will not be able […]

The Boston Red Sox have not gotten their season off on the right foot, dropping their first two games to the archrival New York Yankees in crushing fashion. The Sox still have the talent to compete with any team in the majors this season. The Red Sox are looking to compete with the star-studded core […]

The final day of the NBA regular season is upon us. Although most of the games won’t feature any of either team’s best players, they matter a lot when it comes to playoff seeding. The Milwaukee Bucks, for example, could have an impact on where the Boston Celtics end up slotted for the 2022 NBA […]

The Washington Commanders signaled a desire to get better by bringing in Carson Wentz at quarterback. They already have a solid offensive support system with the likes of Antonio Gibson and Terry McLaurin helping him out. Washington hopes Wentz can use the weapons around him to get them back to the playoffs but they will […]

The Chicago White Sox have World Series ambitions after winning the AL Central last season. But they also have a lot of key players with injuries, especially on the mound. Lance Lynn, Garrett Crochet, Joe Kelly and Ryan Burr are all banged up, meaning a lot of pressure is on Lucas Giolito to step up. […]

Giancarlo Stanton has hit a lot of home runs over the years. The New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter is known for his immense power at the plate and is always among the leaders in home runs when healthy. His 348th smash at the big-league level might be his craziest one yet. Facing Nathan Eovaldi during […]

The Charlotte Hornets have secured a spot in the play-in tournament but are looking to make their situation more favorable. With a matchup against the Chicago Bulls on deck, they are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. They could improve to the eighth spot but will have to win out the rest of their […]

The Houston Rockets decided to learn so far into a youth movement that they unofficially parted ways with John Wall. They kept the veteran point guard at bay even when he made his intention clear that he wanted to play. The Rockets tried finding Wall a home at the trade deadline but had no such […]

The Houston Texans are moving forward with Davis Mills at quarterback after trading Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns. To help Mills develop in his second season, they kept wide receiver Brandin Cooks in place by signing him to an extension. The 28-year-old Cooks had generated some trade interest from teams in need of a […]

Aaron Judge has been the face of the New York Yankees ever since his breakout campaign in the 2017 season. But his future with the team is in serious doubt since both sides can’t agree to a contract extension. Judge said that he wants to get the contract situation done before the Yankees season, which […]

The Seattle Mariners are tired of missing out on the playoffs. They fell short last season after winning 90 games, their most since the 2003 season. Now, the Mariners are leaning hard into their current core and are hoping to break their 20-year playoff drought. After adding stars Robbie Ray, Jesse Winker and Adam Frazier, […]

Perhaps no player had more hype coming into the 2022 season than Shohei Ohtani. The Los Angeles Angels pitcher/slugger set the baseball world on fire last season on his way to unanimously winning the AL MVP award. His encore got off to a great start. Ohtani got right to work dazzling against the reigning AL […]

The New York Mets got off to the 2022 season on the right foot. They took down the Washington Nationals 5-1 thanks to a 12-hit outburst from the team and a dominant start on the mound from Tylor Megill, who struck out six batters and allowed no runs through the first five innings. The night […]

Anything can happen in baseball. Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner showed on Opening Day just how unpredictable the sport can be as he faced Corbin Burnes of the Milwaukee Brewers. In the midst of a tough fight with the team favored to win their division, Hoerner stepped up to bat. He was facing Burnes, the […]

The 2022 season is a hugely important one for the New York Yankees. Their championship window is open for now but other teams, especially in their own division, are making runs for the ultimate prize as well. The duo of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton will keep them competitive as they look to break through […]

The Chicago Cubs are kicking off the 2022 MLB season in front of their home fans. As they look to bounce back after trading away most of their World Series-winning core, they have yet to figure out the contract for one of the players that remains: catcher Willson Contreras. According to Patrick Mooney of The […]

Brian Flores’s lawsuit against the NFL has expanded. Two more coaches, Steve Wilks and Ray Horton, have joined his lawsuit and three new teams are being named for their unjust behavior in head-coach hiring cycles. The Tennessee Titans are one of them. The Titans are being named for their actions regarding Horton, who was their […]

Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL for its hiring practices has taken a new turn. Two more coaches, Steve Wilks and Ray Horton, have joined his effort and another team, the Houston Texans, are being called out for their actions against Flores. According to ESPN’s Kevin Van Valkenburg, Flores’ lawyers are alleging the Texans of […]

Russell Westbrook’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers seems like his last. It doesn’t seem like the Lakers will have a strong market for him of they look for a trade, as he played poorly his season for an underachieving team. The Charlotte Hornets may swoop in to trade for him and they have […]

The New York Knicks are heading back to the drawing board as their 2021-22 season winds down without a shot at making the playoffs. As they head into the offseason, they should look to add young pieces around RJ Barrett, who is emerging as a true star. Trading Julius Randle for younger players and draft […]

As MLB teams look to play ball on Opening Day, the San Diego Padres are still looking to make trades. They linked up with the Minnesota Twins to bolster their bullpen. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, San Diego will receive Taylor Rodgers and Brent Rooker while sending Chris Paddack and Emilio Pagan to Minnesota. […]

With the Seattle Seahawks entering rebuild mode — whether they want to admit it or not — opposing teams are keeping tabs open on their best players as possible trade targets. Wide receiver DK Metcalf is one of the most frequently discussed names given his talent and the WR market booming this offseason. The Seahawks […]

Kevin Durant was once seen as the potential savior of the New York Knicks. The possibility of him joining them in free agency seemed real. Now, the Brooklyn Nets superstar is one of the team’s main enemies. Spurning them for their in-city rival and playing up the rivalry between the two teams makes him one […]

The Los Angeles Rams made one of the more intriguing signings last season when they pried Eric Weddle out of retirement ahead of the playoffs. The veteran safety stepped in for the injured Jordan Fuller and helped LA win it all. One of the teams they faced en route to their title, the Tampa Bay […]

The Los Angeles Lakers captured the attention of NBA fans everywhere during the 2021-22 season. However, they did it for all the wrong reasons. A campaign full of underachieving culminated in missing the playoffs. The team’s brass has an idea of what went wrong. According to Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus, the Lakers’ management group of […]

The Denver Broncos are gearing up to be a great team this upcoming season. They added several key players like Randy Gregory, D.J. Jones and K’Waun Williams and, of course, traded for star quarterback Russell Wilson. The trade instantly makes them a contender. Although their baseball counterparts, the Colorado Rockies, are not yet ready to […]

In the most recent National Baseball Hall of Fame voting cycle from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, David Ortiz was the lone player to be inducted. The Boston Red Sox legend became a first-ballot HOFer. The New York Yankees could have seen one of their legends, Alex Rodriguez, make it in as well but […]

The Chicago Bulls will be going to the playoff this season but they will be missing a key player for the duration of their postseason stay. Lonzo Ball has been absent for months after undergoing meniscus surgery. It seemed only like a matter of when, not if, he would be shut down for the season. […]

The New York Jets’ pursuit of a wide receiver has been fruitless so far. They couldn’t land Tyreek Hill in a trade and have since pivoted to other star wideouts. The Jets were recently linked to Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf and were ready to make a huge trade to get the 2020 Pro Bowler. […]

Stefon Diggs cashed in on two tremendous seasons with the Buffalo Bills. He became the missing piece to their offense and helped them reach the AFC Divisional Round in consecutive seasons. Now, he will be sticking around even longer after signing a $104 million extension with the Bills, the team with which he hopes to […]

The Sacramento Kings kept their promise to acquire a star in hopes of reaching the playoffs. Unfortunately for them, the addition of Domantas Sabonis wasn’t enough to get them into the postseason. Their playoff drought has now extended to the historic length of 16 years. The Kings’ front office has now put themselves in a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have flopped on the hardwood and on the small screen in 2022. While the real Lakers wrap up a season that will see them miss the postseason, HBO’s show “Winning Time” is drawing harsh criticism. Ever since its controversial portrayal of Jerry West, the program has been maligned by several of […]

The 2022 NFL offseason has been defined in part by the huge contracts that wide receivers were landing on different teams. Thanks to those massive deals, the market for wide receivers has been reshaped and the top options are now getting paid very handsomely. The Buffalo Bills joined in the fun by signing their in-house […]

The New York Knicks aren’t playing for anything as their season winds down. After being mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, the most useful thing is to let the young players shine. Immanuel Quickley took advantage of the opportunity and accomplished a rare feat. Quickley lit up the Orlando Magic, recording 20 points, 10 rebounds and […]

Chris Paul has been the NBA’s quintessential floor general for a long time. Although he is still going strong, his title will be up for grabs soon. Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton threw his hat in the ring by setting an NBA record. Haliburton became the first player in league history to record two […]

Any day now, the Los Angeles Lakers will be eliminated from the playoffs. They are still mathematically alive in the playoff hunt but they haven’t made any serious progress. They are riding a six-game losing streak at a time when they are in a neck-and-neck race with the San Antonio Spurs for a spot in […]