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Chelsea’s bid to repeat as UEFA Champions League winners came to an end in the quarterfinal stage, as it was eliminated by Real Madrid. While Chelsea mustered up a second leg comeback following its 3-1 defeat in the first leg, Los Blancos got the last laugh in the end with a 5-4 aggregate win. Chelsea’s […]

Donovan Mitchell was the star of the show for the Utah Jazz in Game 1 of their Western Conference First Round series against the Dallas Mavericks. The versatile scorer led the way with a 32-point outing en route to a 99-93 win. Mitchell did not have much to go his way over the course of […]

Bayern Munich remains at a standstill regarding the long-term future of Robert Lewandowski at the club. The Polish striker has one more season left on his current contract with the Bundesliga powerhouse, and he has yet to come to terms with club officials on a new deal. From Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann’s perspective, he […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks currently boast the second-worst record in the National League, they could opt to bolster their lineup by reuniting with a former player of theirs. As noted by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Diamondbacks have put forth consideration into signing current free agent and former Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin […]

There continues to be much speculation over just who the Detroit Lions will end up taking with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. In the big picture, they could possibly pull off a shocker on day one of the draft. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer provided some insight into the Lions’ mindset […]

For the first time in six matches, Liverpool clinched a win against Manchester City, as the Reds secured a 3-2 victory in their FA Cup semifinal encounter. Liverpool had its way over the opening half of the fixture, scoring three unanswered goals to build a commanding 3-0 lead. The reigning Premier League champions failed to […]

The race for the top-four in the Premier League took an intriguing turn on matchday 32. Tottenham took care of business with a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa, which included a hat-trick performance from Son Heung-min. On the other hand, Arsenal and Manchester United failed to pick up wins on the matchday, which kept them […]

One could presume that even today, there still may be tension between players who featured for the Boston Red Sox and those who played for the New York Yankees during the height of their rivalry over the 2000s. However, this is far from the case with David Ortiz and Alex Rodriguez. The two have always […]

Shohei Ohtani opened up the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Angels on a sluggish note. Over his opening 13 at-bats against the Houston Astros, he recorded a mere one hit. Ohtani got back on track on Sunday against the reigning American League champions, as he roped a double down right field in the third […]

The Hunter Greene era with the Cincinnati Reds opened up on a promising note, as he led the way in the 6-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. Greene had quite a task in his MLB debut in going up against the reigning World Series winners. Still, the Reds’ No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 […]

When it was announced ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks’ regular season finale against the Cleveland Cavaliers that the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis would not play in the game, there was much speculation as to why Jrue Holiday was not ruled out. ESPN’s Bobby Marks provided some context on the Bucks’ […]

Giancarlo Stanton was once again a standout performer for the New York Yankees against the Boston Red Sox. The veteran slugger recorded a two-run home run in the Yankees’ 4-2 win over their AL East rival in the second game of the series. Stanton posted an exit velocity of 112.0 mph on the 437-foot home […]

For the fifth straight time, Liverpool came away from a fixture against Manchester City without a win, as the two Premier League powerhouses finished with a 2-2 draw result on matchday 32. Liverpool showed plenty of resilience over the course of the match, as it drew level with the reigning Premier League champions twice. Even […]

The final day of the NBA regular season has arrived, and for multiple teams, there is still much to play for today. For the Memphis Grizzlies, they have already locked up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. After their road matchup against the Boston Celtics, they will keep a close watch on the […]

In what was tabbed as the biggest Premier League match of the season, Manchester City and Liverpool finished with a 2-2 draw result on matchday 32. The two Premier League powerhouses did not create a multitude of high-percentage goal-scoring chances over the course of the fixture, but they each were efficient when operating play in […]

The big bats in the New York Yankees lineup once again led the way against the Boston Red Sox. Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton each slugged two-run home runs en route to a convincing 4-2 win over their AL East rival in the second game of the series. Stanton and Rizzo also homered in the […]

Pedri’s rise to being a regular at Barcelona has wowed many players of today and also legends of the past. For former Barca star Ronaldinho, he has been much impressed with the rapid development of Barca’s coveted midfielder. “There are a lot of high quality players in the squad, him too,” Ronaldinho told Barca TV. […]

The Detroit Lions were not among the more aggressive spenders over the opening weeks of free agency, but they did bolster their wide receiver depth with the signing of DJ Chark. The Lions and Chark came to terms on a mere one-year deal worth up to $12 million. Lions general manager Brad Holmes is much […]

The Xavi Hernandez managerial era at Barcelona has so far gotten off to quite a promising start. For a Barcelona team that at one point in the season was projected to both cap off the campaign trophyless and finish outside the top-four of the La Liga standings, Xavi instilled new hope into the Catalan side […]

After a memorable NCAA tournament run with the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, Doug Edert has elected to take his talents to the Bryant Bulldogs. As noted by CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, the third-year guard has committed to Bryant. Edert, along with Daryl Banks III and Matthew Lee, all entered the transfer portal on Tuesday following their […]

The NBA has elected to fine Orlando Magic players Admiral Schofield and Robin Lopez along with Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell for their involvement in the late-game altercation between both teams during Thursday’s contest. Schofield was issued a $20,000 fine, while both Lopez and Harrell were handed out $15,000 fines for the notable altercation. None […]

Manchester City and Liverpool are set to add another installment to their thrilling rivalry, as the two sides will square off on Premier League matchday 32. This upcoming clash between the two Premier League powerhouses will once again feature a tactical chess match revolving around managers Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. Overall, the two Premier […]

The New York Yankees clinched a dramatic 6-5 extra innings win over the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day, but they also came away from the day with a notable dilemma regarding Aaron Judge’s future with the team. Judge and the Yankees failed to come to terms on a contract extension deal by opening day, […]

The Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a notable trade on Friday, as the two swapped Craig Kimbrel and AJ Pollock in a mere player-for-player move. However, there was a possibility that the two players could have landed elsewhere. For one, Pollock had garnered interest from the Boston Red Sox, which came as […]

After a three-season run, the Los Angeles Dodgers opted to part ways with AJ Pollock on Friday. After they watched veteran closer Kenley Jansen decide to sign with the Atlanta Braves in free agency, they elected to ship Pollock off to the Chicago White Sox in return for Craig Kimbrel. When Pollock had first heard […]

It is not every day that two teams complete a catcher-for-catcher swap trade, but the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays did just that on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the White Sox have acquired Reese McGuire in exchange for Zack Collins. The Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement […]

The ongoing NFL offseason has been quite chaotic so far, which has included the likes of Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill finding new homes. As of late, there continues to be much outside chatter that Tennessee Titans wideout A.J. Brown could end up being the next receiver on the move. Brown is set to play […]

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot was among the heroes for the Tar Heels in the dramatic Final Four win against rival Duke on Saturday. Bacot rose to the occasion with 11 points and 21 rebounds, as he set the record for the most double-doubles by an ACC player in a season with an astounding 30. […]

The rebuilding phase for the Oakland Athletics took another step on Sunday, as they elected to trade Sean Manaea and Aaron Holiday to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Euribiel Angeles and Adrian Martinez. Manaea was linked to multiple teams over the past month for a trade. Among them, the Chicago White Sox showed […]

After his standout 2021 season, the expectations are sky-high for Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani heading into the 2022 campaign. Ohtani capped off his spring training schedule on the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. He did not necessarily post a flawless performance, as he allowed three runs and two hits over […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to trade Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins sent shock waves across the NFL. Now, as there has been much outside talk that the Chiefs offense will see a notable downturn in production in the 2022 season, Patrick Mahomes is still confident in what the unit can produce. “We’re going […]

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll heads into the 2022 season with hefty expectations on his plate. Among his early goals for the campaign centers on simply exploiting the potential of quarterback Daniel Jones. Overall, Jones faces an uncertain future with the Giants. The team has until May 2 to trigger the fifth-year option […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have avoided an arbitration hearing with outfielder Harrison Bader. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Cardinals and Bader came to terms on a two-year extension deal that will cover his “final two years of arbitration.” Rosenthal further adds that Bader is now set to earn $4.7 million for the 2022 […]

As the Pittsburgh Pirates currently face uncertainty over the long-term future of Bryan Reynolds with the team, they are aiming to resolve a dilemma regarding one of their coveted talents. As noted by MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Pirates have made a “long-term offer” to third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes. The Pirates are expected to make […]

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon made a notable lineup alteration for the spring training encounter against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Shohei Ohtani has been primarily slotted in as the leadoff hitter in spring training, but this time around, Maddon penciled in Mike Trout to bat first. Overall, Trout recorded one hit in three […]

After a seven-season run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Corey Seager opted to take his talents to the Texas Rangers in December. Even though Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman had expressed an interest in keeping the versatile shortstop, Seager still elected to sign with the Rangers on a 10-year, $325 million deal. In […]

A year after blowing a 3-1 series advantage in the 2020 NLCS, the Atlanta Braves got sweet revenge last season as they eliminated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2021 NLCS to advance to the World Series. The NLCS defeat for the Dodgers sure had plenty of what-ifs across the board, from questionable managerial decisions […]

After missing out on acquiring Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans, the New Orleans Saints opted to re-sign quarterback Jameis Winston on a two-year deal last month. After years of not having to deal with question marks at the quarterback position because of Drew Brees’ standing with the team, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis faced […]

The stage is set for the United States men’s national team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as it will feature in Group B. The World Cup draw took place on Friday, where the USMNT watched as it drew England, Iran, and the winner of the UEFA Path A playoff. The USMNT last met England […]