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Some felt that Novak Djokovic, who cruised to a win over Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open semifinal in four sets after the latter succumbed to cramps, was being disrespectful to his opponent by pumping his fist demonstrably while the Spaniard was struggling to tough out the injury during the match on Friday. Well, former […]

With the San Francisco Giants at 32-31 and just on the outskirts of a wild card spot in the National League, President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi told reporters this past week that the team plans to be “aggressive” at the 2023 MLB trade deadline, which is a little less than two months away. It […]

The WNBA has released a statement after Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was allegedly harassed at a Dallas airport on Saturday, via Josh Weinfuss. The league said the following in the statement, “As we gather additional information on today’s incident at the Dallas Airport, it has come to our attention that this was orchestrated by […]

Miami Dolphins star cornerback Jalen Ramsey is putting on the full-court press when it comes to recruiting free agent running back Dalvin Cook, who was released by the Minnesota Vikings this past week. Naturally, Ramsey threw it back to his college days, snapping a picture of himself in Florida State gear, which just so happens […]

New York Yankees rookie Anthony Volpe came oh-so-close to a walk-off home run against the rival Boston Red Sox, so much so that Yankees fans were celebrating it as such off the crack of the bat. Anthony Volpe came *this* close to a walk-off homer in his first career game against Boston. pic.twitter.com/E0O3NuHV50 — YES […]

Faced with another injury to captain, 2022 American League MVP and heartbeat of the New York Yankees Aaron Judge, is it time for the Bronx Bombers to panic? The Yankees have gone 30-19 this season, good for a .612 winning percentage, with Judge in the lineup. In the 15 games that Judge hasn’t played, New […]

New York Jets star Aaron Rodgers is unbothered about his publicized breakup with the Green Bay Packers, so much so that the four-time MVP made it a point to tell the New York media how much fun he’s having. And how much fun is that? Aaron Rodgers is loving life with the Jets “About as […]

To sell or not to sell? That is the question facing the underachieving St. Louis Cardinals with less than two months to go until the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The Cardinals, who entered this season with playoff hopes, have played to a 26-37 record, which has them sitting in last place in the National League […]

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have went shot-for-shot in their French Open semifinal on Friday. But Alcaraz may have hit the shot of the year, channeling his inner Roger Federer to come up with an insane passing shot that left the Roland Garros crowd gasping and Djokovic looking up at the heavens and shaking his […]

Aaron Rodgers has got jokes. The New York Jets quarterback was involved in a recent video made by Fanatics, which featured several NFL legends delivering inspiring messages to this year’s rookie class. Rodgers gave his message to Packers rookie Sean Clifford, who ended up with Rodgers’ old locker. After a brief message to Clifford, Rodgers […]

DeAndre Hopkins’ free agent tour continues, as the star wideout is set to visit the New England Patriots next week after meeting with the Tennessee Titans, league sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. As news and rumors continue to swirl around Hopkins, his free agent market is beginning to take shape with this second […]

The New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox rivalry seems to have cooled in recent years, but comments from Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes could rekindle the embers of old. Before the Yankees’ upcoming series against the Red Sox, Cortes threw some subtle shade at Boston when asked why the rivalry between the two teams has lessened. Here’s […]

The Los Angeles Rams have added another pass-catcher for quarterback Matthew Stafford, as the team has agreed to terms on a contract with free agent wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Robinson, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, goes from one Pro Bowl-caliber signal-caller to another after his […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said a lot without saying much. Like many other head coaches in the NFL, Sirianni was asked about his team potentially signing free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Sirianni’s answer was telling, per Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports. “Howie’s always looking for opportunities to make the team better. I’m […]

Dalvin Cook’s fate with the Minnesota Vikings was finally sealed on Thursday, as the team released the Pro Bowl running back after months of trade rumors. While the Vikings will reportedly attempt to find one last trade for Cook before releasing him, it’s unlikely that they’ll find any suitors if they were unable to at […]

Cleveland Browns legendary running back Jim Brown sadly passed away at the age of 87 in May. Brown, one of the best halfbacks in league history on the field and a civil rights activist off it, left an impact on many people. Browns current running back Nick Chubb is definitely one of them. Chubb, who […]

It’s safe to say that neither Rory McIlroy nor LIV Golf is pleased that the merger between the PGA Tour and the rival association will bring the two parties together. McIlroy, in a recent interview before the RBC Canadian Open on Wednesday, reluctantly admitted that the merger will be good for golf but said that […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk put the NFL on notice last week when he told the media that he’s “about to take off” in 2023. Now, 49ers teammate and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, who has been tasked with attempting to defend Aiyuk this offseason, added some fuel to the Aiyuk hype train with these […]

Jimmy Butler was not pleased with his team after the Miami Heat lost in lackluster fashion to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. Butler was point-blank in his postgame press conference, firmly telling the media that a loss like that “can’t happen” to the Heat again, per Nick […]

The Texas Rangers’ World Series hopes were dealt a devastating blow on Tuesday, as ace starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Not only is it a gut punch for the Rangers, but it’s also a bitter pill for deGrom, 34, to swallow, as it […]

Jacob deGrom continues to have the worst injury luck in the majors, as the Texas Rangers ace will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. This will be the second time that deGrom, 34, will undergo Tommy John surgery in […]

As fans, members of the team and team executives await results of an MRI, the prevailing question on Aaron Judge is this: will the New York Yankees place him on the IL (injured list)? Judge, who collided with the outfield fall at Dodger Stadium after making a highlight reel catch against the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have done the unthinkable with Alek Manoah, as the club has optioned the struggling starting pitcher to the Florida Complex League, according to the team’s Twitter account. The move comes just a day after Manoah hit rock bottom in a start against the Houston Astros, as he failed to make it […]

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce tried to pull a fast one during his team’s visit to The White House as Super Bowl champions on Monday. Sensing an opportunity while President Joe Biden’s back was turned, Kelce snuck his way towards the White House microphone in the hopes of making a speech. Only, […]

The Buffalo Bills’ interest in DeAndre Hopkins has been no secret. After all, the Bills were reportedly one of two teams, along with the AFC rival and defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, to pursue a trade for the All-Pro wide receiver. The Bills have again been linked to Hopkins, now a free agent […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s contract is the biggest topic of discussion among the team’s fanbase at the moment. While fans are waiting with bated breath for updates on Herbert signing the dotted line, they’re also waiting for news of Herbert’s status for OTAs this week. The Chargers quarterback spoke to reporters on Monday […]

As rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe continues to struggle, and fellow Baby Bomber Oswald Peraza continues to rake for the team’s Triple-A affiliate, it’s hard to shake the feeling that the New York Yankees have a roster problem on their hands. Volpe, who beat out Peraza fair and square for the starting job at short during […]

As he prepares to leave FS1’s Undisputed, Shannon Sharpe isn’t hesitating to take subliminal Twitter shots at his longtime co-host Skip Bayless. While the true reason for his Undisputed exit has yet to come to the light, Sharpe has left breadcrumbs by liking tweets pointing to his deteriorating relationship with Bayless. But with just one […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon’s red-hot first half played a huge part in his team’s NBA Finals Game 1 win over the Miami Heat. So much so, that Nuggets head coach Michael Malone took it upon himself to say in an interview that the selfless Gordon “doesn’t get the credit he deserves.” When asked about […]

The Minnesota Twins may have won Thursday night’s battle against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians, but fans left the game with an anxious feeling after stars Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton left the contest due to injury. After the game, Buxton who was hit in the ribs by a pitch, and Correa, who tweaked his foot […]

Star running back Dalvin Cook has an uncertain future with the Minnesota Vikings after the franchise reportedly asked him to take a pay cut. As such, Cook, a four-time Pro Bowler has frequently popped up in trade rumors and has also been named as a potential cut candidate for the Vikings. Teams such as the […]

Another offseason, another instance of Alabama football head coach Nick Saban calling out other programs for their NIL spending. Saban, who last offseason accused Texas A&M of “buying” their roster, name dropped USC and Texas as reasons for why there isn’t “parity” in college football at the SEC spring meetings, per Brett McMurphy of Action […]

Green Bay Packers star David Bakhtiari raised some eyebrows when he had said that the Packers, referring to the team he plays for as “they”, were rebuilding with Jordan Love after the trade of Aaron Rodgers. This comment came as a stark contrast to Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst’s view, as the executive said that […]

This former Las Vegas Raiders executive isn’t playing into the panic that has ensued after a recent report shed light on an injury waiver the Raiders had added into quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract, which would allow the tam to release him after a failed physical. Former Raiders Senior Personnel Executive Michael Lombardi pumped the brakes […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd decided to fan the flames of his team’s rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs on his first day of offseason workouts Tuesday. Speaking to the media for the first time since the Bengals’ AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs, Boyd spoke about what bothered him most about the […]

When former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden attended New Orleans Saints OTAs last week, many wondered whether big changes were on the way for quarterback Derek Carr and the Saints offense, given that Gruden was primarily working with that side of the ball. As it turns out, the Saints had a particular reason […]

Carlos Rodon has yet to throw a pitch for the New York Yankees in 2023 due to injury, but the $162 million man is inching closer to making his New York debut. Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke to the media before the opening game of the team’s three-game series against the Seattle Mariners, saying that […]

When the Las Vegas Raiders delayed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s introductory press conference, much talk ensued about how there was nothing to see there. But after news emerged that a Garoppolo foot injury led the Raiders to add an addendum to his contract that allows the franchise to release him after a failed physical, that couldn’t […]

Memorial Day is around the corner, which means it’s time to evaluate where your favorite MLB team stands in the 2023 season. It’s a process that New York Yankees fans, one of the more rabid groups in the sport, have already gone through about 100 times thus far. While New York has had better fortune […]