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Spanish tennis star and world no. 5 Rafael Nadal isn’t called the ‘King of Clay’ for nothing. Nadal’s greatness on the surface is well known in the ATP world, as he has secured 26 Masters 1000 titles, as well as an Open Era record 62 titles and 13 French Open trophies. But Nadal, who has […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has made his displeasure with the organization known this NFL offseason, as he has been cryptic with his social media page while also reportedly requesting a trade. Samuel has yet to sign a new contract with the 49ers, as he is reportedly displeased with the way he was […]

The Orlando Magic secured the no. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft lottery, giving them first dibs on a strong class of prospects. While Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren has been floated as a possible selection for Orlando, Auburn’s Jabari Smith could possibly be the better fit, given the Magic’s depth at the center spot. […]

The All-England Club shocked the tennis world when they announced a ban on Russian and Belarusian players at Wimbledon in 2022. Players such as world no. 2 Daniil Medvedev would be barred from participating at the All-England Club. Several players on the tour, such as Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, denounced the Russian ban, believing […]

The Cleveland Browns’ acquisition of Deshaun Watson signaled the beginning of the end for Baker Mayfield as the team’s franchise quarterback. However, Mayfield, who has been the subject of trade rumors, remains on the roster. With speculation that Watson could be subject to punishment by the NFL for his legal issues, many have thought that […]

The Boston Celtics lost Game 1 of their NBA Playoff matchup against the Miami Heat after entering the locker room with an eight-point lead at the half. A third quarter collapse led to the Celtics’ loss, which was unacceptable in the eyes of the team. No one took the third quarter meltdown harder than Marcus […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has made her highly anticipated return to the grounds at Roland Garros ahead of the 2022 French Open. Osaka pulled out of last year’s tournament after she faced backlash for failing to fulfill her media duties, leading to the Japanese star revealing her struggles with mental health. One year later, Osaka, […]

The college football world was turned upside down on Thursday when Alabama head coach Nick Saban fired a shot at Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher, accusing him of “buying his team” with NIL (name, image and likeness) deals in the recruiting process. It was an attack that went beyond the normal, head coach squabbles- […]

The Washington Nationals are in a predicament. The club owns the second worst record in the National League- and in all of baseball- yet they possess one of the game’s best players in outfielder Juan Soto. There’s a massive difference between the talent of Soto and that of the Nationals roster, as the All-Star owns […]

Alabama head coach Nick Saban ruffled several feathers when he called out Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher and Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders for “buying their players” in what he perceived as NIL- (name, image and likeness) influenced recruits. Saban’s comments drew the ire of both Fisher and Sanders, with the Aggies head […]

Led by star quarterback Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the AFC North, securing their first division title since the 2015 season. Not only that, but Cincinnati advanced to the Super Bowl, where they were eventually bested by the Los Angeles Rams. However, the season was a […]

The New York Mets and fantasy baseball managers received a huge blow when the MRI results of ace starting pitcher Max Scherzer returned with some bad news. Scherzer, who exited Wednesday night’s start against the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth inning with an apparent injury, will now be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks with an […]

The opening round of the PGA Championship didn’t go quite the way Tiger Woods had planned, as he finished with a score of 74. Woods had seven bogeys and also had some trouble driving the ball at times, prompting some questions about his overall health. Speaking to reporters after the first day of action at […]

The Washington Nationals have gotten off to an awful start in the 2022 MLB season, as they currently own the second-worst record in the league at 13-26. The Nationals have been so poor that executives have started the speculation around their roster and possible trades at the August 2 deadline. One name that has come […]

The college football world was the source of some drama when Alabama head coach Nick Saban called out Jackson State head coach and former NFL star Deion Sanders for allegedly paying top recruit Travis Hunter $1 million in NIL endorsements to attend the smaller school over other NCAA powerhouses. Saban drew the ire of Sanders […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has been widely regarded as one of the best players in the MLB since he entered the league as a 19-year-old back in 2011. Trout has won the MVP award three times and has astonishingly finished second in the voting four times, giving him one of the most impressive […]

Former NFL star and Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders made waves when he landed one of the top recruits in the nation, cornerback Travis Hunter. Hunter, who spurned the likes of powerhouse schools such as Georgia, Florida State and Auburn to join the Tigers, became the subject of an NIL controversy after allegations emerged […]

NIL- or name, image and likeness- has taken the college football world by storm recently, with some concerns emerging about its involvement in the recruiting process. Last July, the NCAA softened its stance on player endorsements, lifting most of the rules barring college athletes from doing so. Jimbo Fisher and the Texas A&M Aggies made […]

The Detroit Lions had a successful NFL Draft, landing a pair of impact players on both sides of the ball with their first two picks in Aidan Hutchinson and Jameson Williams. There’s no doubt that the Lions made themselves a better team on draft night. But which rookie will fly under the radar in the […]

The Miami Heat were victorious in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, securing a 118-107 win. It was an impressive comeback for the Heat, who trailed the Celtics by eight points at the half. A monster third quarter, a masterclass performance by Jimmy Butler, who dropped 41 points, and an […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been one of the best at his position in fantasy football when he’s healthy and on the field. A Pro Bowler in each of the last three seasons, Cook has finished as a top-7 PPR running back in two of the last three campaigns. Already an elite halfback […]

The Houston Astros moved on from longtime shortstop and franchise hero Carlos Correa this past offseason, as the free agent signed on with the Minnesota Twins, marking the end of his seven-year tenure with Houston. While many expected there to be a crater-sized hole at shortstop in Houston following Correa’s departure, that hasn’t been the […]

The New York Giants had to make a tough decision earlier this NFL offseason when they released Pro Bowl cornerback James Bradberry after failing to find any trade suitors for the defensive back. Elsewhere in the division, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, looking to put a bow on a strong offseason, stated that the […]

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge continued his torrid start to the season by terrorizing the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Tuesday night, going 4-for-5 with a pair of home runs, a double and three RBI to lead the club to a 5-4 victory. However, Judge’s first-inning double, which traveled 399 feet to […]

The Kansas City Royals received some bad news on star catcher Salvador Perez between doubleheaders against the Chicago White Sox. Perez was forced to exit the first game of the doubleheader with a sprained left thumb, leading to this unfortunate move made by the Royals, which his fantasy managers definitely won’t like. MLB Trade Rumors […]

The Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals played a doubleheader on Tuesday, with the two clubs splitting the pair of contests. Seeing as it was their sixth day in a row with a game, the White Sox were looking to get some of their key players, such as star shortstop Tim Anderson, some rest […]

Three times. That’s how many times Rafael Nadal has lost in 108 career matches at Roland Garros, the home of the French Open, a tournament he has dominated to such extremes that he has been coronated as the ‘King of Clay.’ Nadal has won the French Open an astounding 13 times in his illustrious career, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made an improbable run to the Super Bowl led by star quarterback Joe Burrow this past season, where they were eventually bested by the Los Angeles Rams. Even though they didn’t emerge with a Lombardi Trophy, it’s clear that a new standard was set in Cincinnati, with Burrow reminding the organization that […]

World no. 2 Daniil Medvedev made his return to the ATP Tour at the Geneva Open after he was sidelined for six weeks following hernia surgery he underwent in April. Medvedev, who was bested by Richard Gasquet in straight sets, spoke to reporters after the match. The Russian tennis star got honest on his clay […]

The Washington Commanders had an interesting NFL Draft, with many pundits believing that the franchise reached for some of their picks, most notably for wide receiver Jahan Dotson, who some had as more of a second-round selection. However, the Commanders managed to find a couple of values with their next two picks, selecting a pair […]

With the field set for the 2022 PGA Championship, the action at Southern Hills Country Club is set to tee off in just two days. Stars such as Tiger Woods and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler headline the field, with star Jon Rahm also entering the major as one of the favorites. Another favorite, Jordan Spieth, […]

Fromer Chicago Bears running back and current free agent Tarik Cohen has had a tough past couple of years, as he tore his ACL and MCL in September of 2020 and hasn’t taken part in a game since. Cohen’s bad injury luck continued on Tuesday, as the former Bears halfback appeared to suffer a heartbreaking […]

The Indianapolis Colts possess perhaps the NFL’s best running back in Jonathan Taylor, who led the league in both rushing yards and touchdowns in a career year. Despite that, the Colts went out in the offseason and added this veteran running back as depth behind Taylor. Former NFL Scouting director Mike McCartney has the latest. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t possess a pick in the NFL Draft’s first two rounds but still ended up with a solid class of rookies. Led by third rounder Dylan Parham and running back Zamir White, the Raiders got off to a good start by adding depth to two key areas on the offensive side […]

Fantasy baseball managers who spent a valuable draft pick on New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom were disappointed when the two-time Cy Young award winner landed on the 60-day injured list with a stress reaction in his right scapula. deGrom’s managers were probably fearing the worst in the 2022 MLB season after the 33-year-old made […]

The PGA Championship is set to tee off in just two days, though a notable name will be missing from the grounds at the Southern Hills Country Club. Last year’s champion Phil Mickelson, who was initially listed as a member of the field, chose to withdraw from the PGA Championship, with the reason behind his […]

The deadly shooting that occurred in a Buffalo supermarket this past Saturday shocked and devastated the country. Many in the sports world reacted with thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families. NFL star and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who grew up in the greater Buffalo […]

The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox were facing off in the first of a three-game set at Fenway Park on Monday night. With starter Jake Odorizzi, who has been rolling lately, on the mound, the Astros had to feel good about their chances of staying hot. Unfortunately, disaster struck in the fifth inning. With […]

Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder Bryce Harper has been in the midst of an awe-inspiring stretch reminiscent of his 2021 MVP campaign. Even more impressive is the fact that Harper has been playing for much of the 2022 MLB season with a partially torn UCL in his elbow, which has prevented him from throwing but clearly […]