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Juan Soto has been everything the New York Yankees could have hoped for when they traded for him this offseason. Looking to add more firepower to the lineup alongside Aaron Judge, the Yankees sent a big trade package to bring in Soto, a lefty slugger who seemed like the type of hitter to take full […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have lots of cap space to retool around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey this offseason. They are being mentioned in talks about trades and free agency for just about every big name that will or could be available this summer, perhaps none more than the discussion around Los Angeles Clippers star Paul […]

Anthony Edwards telling Charles Barkly to “bring ya a**” to Minneapolis after the Minnesota Timberwolves clinched a spot in the Western Conference Finals will go down as one of the best quotes in NBA history. It’s one of the all-time greatest lines in the history of Minnesota sports, too. Edwards may not have been on […]

Jordan Love took his chance to be the future of the Green Bay Packers and ran with it in the 2023 season. Now that he’s entrenched as the starter, it’s time to address his contract status for the future. Love was asked about his contract situation as the Packers begin organized team activities. He signed […]

The Washington Wizards have the second overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The possibilities for who they could draft are plentiful, with names like Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher, Nikola Topic and many more floating around. The Wizards’ front office features top executives who worked previously for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have become a […]

The New York Knicks fell in the second round of the NBA playoffs to the Indiana Pacers as nearly their entire rotation succumbed to injuries. Jalen Brunson, their superstar, and Bojan Bogdanovic, one of their key bench players, each went down by the end of New York’s run. With the offseason about to get underway, […]

Life without Aaron Rodgers has proven to be pretty good for the Green Bay Packers so far. They’re still a playoff contender in the NFC and should make some noise in 2024 after making some notable moves this offseason. One of the new faces is Josh Jacobs, a two-time Pro Bowler the Packers hope will […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star Cam Heyward is still looking to play in the NFL as he enters his age-35 season. The defensive lineman has declared his desire to play only for Pittsburgh and head coach Mike Tomlin. But some contract details must be ironed out before Heyward gets back on the field. Heyward is not expected […]

Once seen as an up-and-coming force in MLB, the Toronto Blue Jays are a losing team midway through May of 2024. At 21-25, the Jays are falling behind the other teams in the AL East and going nowhere fast. Sure, that division is the best in the majors, boasting the American League’s two best teams, […]

The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers will square off in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics are widely expected to win the series but the Pacers are not to be taken lightly. Game 1 is Tuesday night at TD Garden at 8:00 PM EST but the hosts will be shorthanded due to an injury […]

After a bounce-back season, Tua Tagovailoa is still looking to prove that he can be the Miami Dolphins’ long-term option at quarterback. This upcoming season will be the last of Tagovailoa’s rookie contract. He led the NFL in passing yards last season with a career-high 69.3 completion percentage and 29 passing touchdowns (though he also […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are still in the midst of dealing with the uncertain future of wide receiver Tee Higgins. The star wideout requested a trade that he has yet to receive as the team hopes it can figure out a way to keep him in the fold. The Bengals gave Higgins the franchise tag as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a lot of options at their disposal in the 2024 NBA Draft. They possess the 16th and 41st overall picks, giving them opportunities to make trades and add young talent to their roster. While there is a lot of increasing noise about the 76ers trading their pick, they might also choose […]

While the NBA coaching carousel is already spinning and leading new coaches to new teams, there will also be some extensions likely handed out to coaches whose teams have risen from the doldrums of the standings: Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks and Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings. The Knicks lead the Indiana […]

The Baltimore Orioles are soaring to start the 2024 MLB season, jostling for position atop the division with the New York Yankees and owning one of the three best records in all of the majors. Still, there is room for improvement and the front office is surely going to make some significant tweaks in the […]

We have a code red on our hands, folks: an NFL team has rehashed its old uniforms for a modern-day alternate design. This time, it’s the New York Giants committing the sin for their new uniforms that commemorate their 100th anniversary in the 2024 season. The Giants officially unveiled their new “Century Red” uniforms that […]

The NBA offseason is approaching as more and more teams get bounced from the playoffs. The questions as to who will get moved in trades this summer have yet to be answered. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young and New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram are among the biggest names who might be on new teams, […]

The 2023-24 season has been a great one for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who got back to the playoffs as the top seed in the Western Conference. But it’s at the risk of coming to an end in the second round against the Dallas Mavericks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company aren’t ready for their offseason to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have their backs against the wall in their conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics. Facing elimination in Game 5, the Cavs have to pull out a huge win at the TD Garden with Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen on the injury report and Caris LeVert joining them. Mitchell (left calf strain) […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are once again expected to be one of the NFL’s best teams next season. Their 2024 schedule is being leaked and will be officially released soon, giving them the journey they have to traverse as they look to get back to the Super Bowl and finish the job. The Eagles’ season starts […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been busy this offseason but have yet to make what would be their biggest, most important move yet: extending the contract of Justin Jefferson. Negotiations for the new deal took a pause for the NFL Draft but now should resume as the Vikings look to lock down the three-time Pro Bowler […]

Jalen Brunson is playing at a ridiculously high level for the New York Knicks. Exemplifying every game that it’s about the size of the fight in the dog and not vice versa, the 6-foot-2 guard is laying waste to defenders and has New York on the brink of an Eastern Conference Finals berth. In a […]

The Indiana Pacers have the momentum in their conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks. Tyrese Haliburton wouldn’t miss it for the world but he’ll be fighting through a ton of injuries to help the Pacers try to take a 3-2 lead in the Game 5 matchup at Madison Square Garden. Haliburton was initially […]

The Washington Commanders are beginning their Jayden Daniels era after drafting him with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They are starting to make moves for the roster around him, including on the depth chart behind him by releasing Jake Fromm. The Commanders announced that they released Fromm on Tuesday afternoon. He […]

The first overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft is likely going to be Alex Sarr. The versatile French big man is one of the most intriguing prospects in a draft class without a true top name. On The Ringer NBA show, Sarr discussed his path to the NBA and what he thinks he will […]

Donovan Clingan is going to the NBA after two great seasons in the UConn basketball program. It’s not certain where he will go in the 2024 NBA Draft but he is expected to be drafted highly, especially as he continues to impress in the pre-draft process. Prospects are looking to make their mark at the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder managed to steal a game on the road from the Dallas Mavericks, saving themselves from the brink of elimination with a Game 4 victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s huge performance led the way in a 100-96 win and the series now stands at 2-2. SGA stuffed the stat sheet with 34 points, eight […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft at their disposal as they look to fortify the team around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They also have a lot of pressure to put it to the best use possible. The Sixers have to fill the roster out with more talent […]

Shohei Ohtani is once again laying waste to MLB opposition, making the Los Angeles Dodgers even scarier. If he gets back to pitching, he’ll be putting on an even greater show. But notice the use of the word “if” there, as it’s not a guarantee he will take to the mound again once he heals. […]

The Baltimore Orioles have the best record in the American League, showcasing how great their young talent is. But they’ve still got some work to do with their veteran talent. They need to find another reliever for this season to get them through Felix Bautista’s injury. Ahead of the season, the O’s signed future Hall […]

Andrew McCutchen has seen and done some pretty cool things in his MLB career. The Pittsburgh Pirates legend has played for a very long time and faced off against some incredible players. He has also teamed up with an impressive collection of talent, including the Buccos’ new high-profile rookie, Paul Skenes. Skenes was drafted with […]

The Boston Celtics have reclaimed the lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their conference semifinal series after winning Game 3. Jayson Tatum led the way with 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists to win 106-93, giving Boston a 2-1 advantage. Tatum has faced lots of criticism for not always stepping up in the playoffs. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have 10 free agents hitting the open market this summer. Even when accounting for players with player options that could allow them to hit unrestricted free agency, Philly has the most of any NBA team. Daryl Morey said it best: this offseason will feature a lot of change for the Sixers’ roster. […]

Tyrese Maxey stamped his rise to stardom in the 2023-24 NBA season. The Philadelphia 76ers guard became an All-Star, won the Most Improved Player award and played really well in Philly’s first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. The Sixers star has earned and will keep earning a ton of praise for the improvements […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Daryl Morey believed that Buddy Hield was the best player traded at the trade deadline. The Philadelphia 76ers hoped his shooting — a skill that Morey said “put the fear of God” into opposing teams — would open up things for their stars and make him a valuable contributor in the playoffs. […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers own the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. It’s anyone’s guess as to what they do with that selection, though it seems very likely that they will end up using it in a trade. With Daryl Morey outlining how the Sixers are looking for immediate help, the […]

CAMDEN, NJ — The Philadelphia 76ers are in for a big summer. Team president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said so himself in his exit interview for the 2023-24 season. The Sixers will have “a lot of change this offseason,” he said. Starting with the James Harden trade, Morey cleared most of the cupboard aside […]

PHILADELPHIA — For once, unpredictability in the offseason is not a bad thing for the Philadelphia 76ers. Losing in the first round, even to a tough New York Knicks team, is disappointing for a team that consistently pegged the championship as its goal. But the 76ers came out of this year’s playoffs with much less […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their first-round series without the help of star center Jarrett Allen, who is inactive due to a rib contusion. After speculation about whether he would play, the Cavs center has officially been ruled out. Allen missed the last two games for the Cavs […]