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The Philadelphia 76ers slate of Summer League continued with a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers’ final contest of their Salt Lake City exhibition games was a fascinating one. The Sixers got their record in the SLC round robin to 1-1 after defeating the Utah Jazz yesterday. The Thunder roster includes Rookie of […]

The Toronto Raptors leaned more heavily into their reputation as a team that loves long-armed forwards by signing Jalen McDaniels in free agency. The 25-year-old joins Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, rookie Gradey Dick and many others on a Toronto team that is entering a new era. McDaniels, a lanky, 6-foot-10 forward with a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have discovered a new low in their brutal 2023 season. Their loss to the Miami Marlins can hardly be done justice with words. After Jordan Walker hit a go-ahead, two-run home run, Jordan Hicks did this: Jordan Hicks threw a dribbler over the first basemen’s head and the Marlins walk it […]

How the mighty have fallen. The New England Patriots are projected to be the worst team in the AFC East in 2023 and are in jeopardy of missing the postseason in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2000. In the middle of their pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins, they could also target another aging star […]

Nathan Eovaldi is having a career year with the Texas Rangers. As a workhorse pitcher with a 2.64 ERA, he has been a major reason for the team’s immense success. Ahead of the All-Star Game, he embraced his former team, the Boston Red Sox, serving as a reminder for the club that helped him become […]

Damian Lillard’s trade-demand saga with the Portland Trail Blazers is set to drag on through the summer. The team is not ready to simply let him go to his top choice, the Miami Heat. There is a good amount of due diligence for general manager Joe Cronin and Portland’s front office. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, […]

The New York Mets have toiled through a disappointing season so far but have started ever so slightly to pick things up with a four-game winning streak. Their most recent win came courtesy of a clutch home run from Francisco Alvarez. Down to their last strike and trailing 1-0 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Alvarez went […]

The 2023 offseason continues for the Philadelphia 76ers as they also readied themselves for another Summer League contest. It was reported that the Sixers are signing Mo Bamba to a one-year deal less than an hour before they tipped off against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. After losing their Summer League opener to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason has been focused mostly on James Harden’s trade request and how the team will react. In the meantime, they are looking to replenish depth. Their latest signing, 25-year-old center Mo Bamba, will serve as a backup for Joel Embiid. Bamba is signing a one-year deal with the Sixers, according to Adrian […]

Through Independence Day, the Philadelphia 76ers’ lone veteran addition in 2023 NBA free agency is Patrick Beverley. Yet another former player for the Houston Rockets, the 34-year-old point guard has the tenacity that Philly will appreciate and brings a blend of playoff experience and point-of-attack defense to the table for the Sixers. Beverley said on […]

The Cincinnati Reds are not only good again but they are legitimately excited. Young prospects are paying major dividends and no young player in all of baseball has been as electrifying as Elly De La Cruz. Even though his exceedingly hot start has started to slow down, the 21-year-old infielder has been a jolt of […]

The Peach Jam tournament is one of many Nike EYBL showcases for top young basketball players. Cooper Flagg and Cameron Boozer, the son of former NBA star Carlos Boozer, are still years away from making the jump to the NBA but their showdown was one of the biggest events. Flagg’s Maine United squad upset Boozer’s […]

The Detroit Tigers welcomed Tarik Skubal back to the mound after almost a year of recovery from a flexor tendon injury in his left elbow. The 26-year-old has steadily improved over the years and, even after a long rehab, showed that he still throws gas. Against the Oakland Athletics in Comerica Park, Skubal allowed just […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a James Harden situation. The team and its star guard are in a standoff as Harden wants to be traded while the Sixers aren’t super eager to move him. But in the meantime, Harden is enjoying his summer with some of his Philly teammates. He was seen partying with them and […]

Taysom Hill continues to be a jack of all trades for the New Orleans Saints. The 32-year-old has played tons of roles over the years and 2023 looks to be more of the same. Last year was Hill’s most prolific season as a rusher, compiling 575 rushing yards on 6.0 yards per attempt — both […]

ESPN has parted with some of its notable names amid company layoffs, including longtime NBA commentator Jeff Van Gundy and hot-take artist Max Kellerman. The cost-cutting moves bring about huge changes to the network and leave viewers in a state of concern. Is it possible that someone as big as Stephen A. Smith could be […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is just a week away. Plenty of the biggest names in baseball will be at the festivities in Seattle, including San Diego Padres stars Juan Soto and Josh Hader. But Fernando Tatis Jr. was not given an invite, missing out on the All-Star game despite remaining one of the best […]

The Miami Dolphins proved that they have what it takes to be a winning team with Mike McDaniel and his high-octane offense. Tua Tagovailoa showed promise but was derailed by multiple concussions. Michael Vick, the former NFL superstar who looks to advise today’s players, gave some advice to Tagovailoa as he enters his fourth NFL […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are building a unique basketball team. Lanky, skilled forwards litter their roster, which surprisingly made a playoff push last season. Chet Holmgren, one of the OKC centerpieces, showcased what their futuristic basketball vision looks like. In his return to the court, a 95-85 Summer League win over the Utah Jazz, the […]

If Damian Lillard had it his way, his days with the Portland Trail Blazers would be over and he would be heading to the Miami Heat. But unfortunately for the seven-time All-Star, this isn’t a Burger King. Signs point to a trade going down but it doesn’t mean Lillard will get to go to Miami. […]

Mike Trout is looking to stay away from the IL yet again. The Los Angeles Angels superstar injured his left wrist in a loss to the San Diego Padres, leading to immediate removal from the game and X-rays. The Angels have dealt with numerous injuries already this season and could now lose their star outfielder. […]

Philadelphia 76ers basketball is back…kind of! The Sixers will play in NBA Summer League games in both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The prospects on the roster will be looking to impress Nick Nurse, who will serve as the head coach in the SLC games, and fight for roster spots and/or a chance to […]

The Chicago Bears are in the process of building a solid offense around Justin Fields. The young quarterback has a lot to prove but also needs more talent around him. The front office has done just that this offseason, starting to set the base for what could be a solid unit built around Fields’ dual-threat […]

It didn’t take long for the New York Mets to become one of the biggest embarrassments in all of baseball again. After being one of the best teams in 2022, they are the most expensive team in sports and one of the most mediocre and disappointing teams in MLB. San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers traded away Josh Hader, one of the best relief pitchers of his era, to let Devin Williams take the mantle as the closer. He had been a solid reliever and set-up man for Hader but was thrust into the big role during a playoff chase. So far, the young hurler has been […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have not had a great offseason so far. They have added Patrick Beverley but lost three free agents and are once again dealing with a star demanding a trade in James Harden. The summer league is usually not a huge event for teams in playoff contention but for a Sixers team whose […]

George Kittle has been one of the San Francisco 49ers’ key players for years now. The 29-year-old veteran is one of the NFL’s best tight ends and has been able to get after it this offseason without the injury concerns that have followed him over the past few seasons. This time around, Kittle claims he […]

For the Atlanta Braves, the magic number is currently eight. They have the best record in all of MLB right now after increasing their winning streak to eight. Led by Ronald Acuña Jr.’s historic production, Atlanta is dominating right now and looks poised to compete for another World Series. The Braves will also be sending […]

The endless outpouring of rumors about whether aging star James Harden will stay with the Philadelphia 76ers or rejoin the Houston Rockets is almost over. The 33-year-old has now made a decision, and his future gets even more questions. Harden has opted in to his $35.6 million dollar option, although the two sides will work […]

Derek Carr is taking the reigns of the New Orleans Saints after being basically ran out of town by the Las Vegas Raiders. He seems to be fitting in very well with his new squad and impressing his new teammates. Saints tight end Juwan Johnson discussed Carr on SiriusXM NFL Radio. He said that his […]

Jordan Love and Aaron Rodgers were set up to be adversaries when the Green Bay Packers drafted the former. Although using a high draft pick on a quarterback played a part in Rodgers’ relationship with the Packers fracturing, he took a liking to Love during their time together. As Love prepares to take over Rodgers’ […]

Shohei Ohtani is the most dominant athlete in North American sports, if not the entire planet, right now. There’s just no precedent for what the Los Angeles Angels’ ace/slugger is doing. In a 4-2 Angels win over the Chicago White Sox, Ohtani hit two solo home runs while adding a single and a walk to […]

Los Angeles Chargers’ biggest goal this offseason is to put reliable options around Justin Herbert. The quarterback is a superstar but the supporting pieces around have to be better in order for the team to contend for the Super Bowl. One under-the-radar skill player who could be a breakout player around Herbert is a holdover: […]

The 2023 Men’s College World Series came to an end with some wild outcomes. After losing by a score of 24-4, LSU baseball came back with a blowout win of its own to win the championship in the do-or-die Game 3. The final score of the series-clinching win over Florida was a whopping 18-4. With […]

The Philadelphia Eagles losing the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs is driving them to get back to the big game in 2023. After an offseason featuring numerous moves, Jalen Hurts is still leading the way for a super-talented team. The MVP runner-up is not forgetting the Super Bowl loss. Eagles center Jason Kelce […]

MacKenzie Gore was in the midst of a solid rookie season when the San Diego Padres traded him to the Washington Nationals. Almost a year later, he returned to Petco Park and dominated his former team with a historic start. In the Nationals’ 8-3 win over the Padres, Gore struck out the first six batters […]

G League Ignite is shaping up to have one of its best seasons yet starting this fall. Some top prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft have already committed to the developmental program and are now going to be joined by Izan Almansa. Almansa is joining Ignite for the 2023-24 season, according to Jonathan Givony of […]

Garrett Wilson is on a trajectory toward stardom with the New York Jets. The soon-to-be-23-year-old wide receiver was great from day one. Heading into his sophomore campaign, lots of eyes will be on him, looking to see how he improves. As he heads into his second season, Wilson finds himself in a new offense with […]

Tyler Smith is one of the latest young players to keep the Dallas Cowboys in playoff contention. The 22-year-old started every game last year, helping Dallas plug some holes in an aging offensive line. Simply being in the professional environment helped the offensive tackle shine. Smith said that being around older veterans greatly helped him […]