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New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes has been a pleasant surprise for the club so far in 2022. However, Cortes was the subject of an unpleasant surprise on Sunday following another brilliant start, as he deactivated his Twitter account after old tweets containing racial slurs resurfaced in screenshots. The Yankees left-hander issued a statement […]

The Buffalo Bills had a solid NFL Draft, addressing both sides of the ball with their first four picks. Rookie cornerback Kaiir Elam brings some much-needed depth on the outside, suddenly giving an already-strong secondary a chance to be perhaps the league’s stingiest in 2022. Running back James Cook figures to be another weapon for […]

The Seattle Seahawks had an excellent draft, landing key contributors on both sides of the ball, such as offensive lineman Charles Cross, running back Kenneth Walker III and edge rusher Boye Mafe with their first three picks. Each of those players will make a huge impact for the Seahawks in the 2022 NFL season. However, […]

The Saudi Super Golf League has made headlines over the past several months as their attempt to rival the PGA has intensified. Led by former world no. 1 Greg Norman, the rival league has picked up steam- and made the news- for its massive financial backing and offers made towards PGA players. However, there’s also […]

All eyes will be on Southern Hills Country Club when the 2022 PGA Championship, which will feature 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, tees off on May 19. Woods, who made his return to the tour at the Masters in April, was officially listed as a participant at the event when Southern Hills released the field […]

The Boston Celtics emerged from their NBA Playoffs Conference Semifinals series against the Milwaukee Bucks with a Game 7 victory. However, it wasn’t a completely positive night for the Celtics, as guard Marcus Smart suffered a foot injury towards the end of the contest against Milwaukee. On Monday, Smart received a troubling update from Celtics […]

The NFL world was buzzing when former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees sent out a cryptic tweet pondering his future endeavors after the report that he was leaving NBC as an analyst surfaced on Sunday. In his tweet, Brees threw out a variety of post-retirement scenarios, including working as an analyst again, returning to […]

The Chicago Bulls’ offseason began far sooner than they would have hoped after the first-round exit at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Playoffs. Unfortunately, the Bulls received some bad news with the playoffs ongoing. NBC Sports Chicago’s David Kaplan reports some bad news on the Lonzo Ball injury front. https://twitter.com/ChiSportUpdates/status/1526215768093995008?s=20&t=TIPLIG4QJq3mXCR2RCUUeQ Per […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ drama with wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been well-documented, as the wideout’s displeasure with his role on the team has resulted in stalled contract talks and reports of Samuel desiring a trade. While the drama has simmered down lately, there’s certainly still doubts about Samuel’s future with the team. During a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were defeated by the Miami Heat on Thursday night in a season-ending defeat. The loss was an embarrassing one, as the Sixers’ effort was less-than-stellar for much of the night, particularly on the defensive end of the floor. Thursday night was also disappointing for one Danny Green, who left the game early […]

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton may have announced his retirement earlier this offseason, but that hasn’t stopped his name from surfacing in rumors. Most recently, Payton was linked to the Carolina Panthers, who were rumored to be eyeing the Super Bowl-winning head coach as a 2023 candidate for the job in Carolina, […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz’ return to Philadelphia to face the Eagles will occur in Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season, with the first matchup between the two teams scheduled for Week 3 in Washington. Asked about the highly anticipated game on Friday, Wentz said that he’s ‘excited’, per Pro Football Talk. “I know […]

The Philadelphia Phillies received some bad news on Thursday when it was revealed that superstar outfielder and 2021 National League MVP Bryce Harper has a slight UCL tear in his right elbow. The good news is that Harper can play through the injury as the team’s designated hitter, though the bad news is that he […]

The Philadelphia Phillies received some unfortunate news on Thursday when it was announced that star outfielder Bryce Harper had a small UCL tear in his elbow, an injury he has been playing through for much of the 2022 season. However, while the injury prevents him from playing the field, it hasn’t affected the Phillies star […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA Playoff run ended with an embarrassing Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat, which featured a lackluster offense and a lifeless defense. The poster child for the lifeless offense was superstar guard James Harden, who attempted just two shots in the second half, to the chagrin of Sixers fans. If that […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning engaged in a Stanely Cup Playoff thriller on Thursday night, with the Lightning emerging with an overtime victory, forcing a Game 7 in the process. However, the win was embroiled in controversy, as the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions were on the ropes in the third period before […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has gotten off to an incredible start to the 2022 MLB season, looking to be in peak Cy Young form through his team’s first 32 games. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that the Astros hurler hasn’t pitched in a full season since 2019 due to Tommy John surgery. […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and Houston Astros owner Jim Crane have traded barbs this season regarding the two clubs’ sign-stealing scandals. Before the start of the 2022 MLB season, Cashman took exception to a question asked about New York’s World Series drought, alluding to the fact that there wouldn’t have been one […]

The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson went their separate ways this offseason, as the Super Bowl-winning quarterback was dealt to the Denver Broncos in a blockbuster trade. Given the finger-pointing that ensued between the Seahawks and Wilson immediately after the trade, there appears to be some feelings of animosity between the two sides. If there […]

The Tennessee Volunteers enjoyed another successful season, securing their fifth straight campaign with a winning record while making it to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in that span. However, their recent success didn’t stop them from making a recruiting splash, as they landed a huge commitment from five-star recruit Julian Phillips out of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills played one of the most memorable playoff games of all time this past season, an instant classic that featured two of the game’s best quarterbacks, Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes going pass-for-pass. Given the fact that Mahomes has knocked Allen out of the playoffs in each of the […]

The New York Yankees have enjoyed one of their best starts to the season in recent years, as they currently own the best record in the MLB at 22-8. New York has boasted one of baseball’s most potent lineups and a pitching staff that has kept runs off the board better than most. Perhaps the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars began their defensive overhaul in the 2022 NFL Draft, selecting Georgia defensive end Travon Walker with the number-one overall pick. Originally projected to be taken in the middle of the first round, Walker skyrocketed up draft boards after a fantastic NFL Combine performance. On Thursday, the Jaguars agreed to a contract with […]

The 2022 MLB season hasn’t started out quite the way that the Boston Red Sox hoped, as they currently sit at 11-20, good for last place in the American League East. While baseball is a long season, it’s a shocking turn of events that a team that won the World Series just four years ago […]

  A whirlwind of an NFL offseason has brought player movement, blockbuster trades and a ton of excitement for the 2022 season to start. The league gave its fans even more reason to get hyped for the return of NFL Football after their major schedule announcement on Thursday. Football fans will be treated to a […]

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Juan Yepez authored an incredible moment on Mother’s Day, belting the first home run of his MLB career in a loss to the San Francisco Giants. That wasn’t the only special moment involving Yepez, though. The 24-year-old, whose idol is Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera, was ecstatic to learn that Cabrera […]

With the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club about a week away, golf fans are beginning to get excited about the year’s second major. However, it’s not the only tournament that is scheduled to tee off in the near future. The Saudi Super Golf League’s LIV Golf Invitational, the rival league’s first event, is […]

19-year-old Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has burst onto the ATP Tour scene recently, making waves for his victory at the Madrid Open, which featured wins over three players ranked inside the top-five- Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev. His incredible performance over the last couple of tournaments has vaulted him all the way […]

With the PGA Championship a little over a week away from teeing off, the AT&T Byron Nelson was set to serve as a tune up for some of the world’s best golfers, such as Brooks Koepka. Unfortunately, Koepka’s tune-up wasn’t meant to be. The four-time major winner made a cryptic decision ahead of the PGA […]

The Boston Red Sox created an interesting dynamic in their infield this offseason when they signed free-agent shortstop Trevor Story to a lucrative contract, with incumbent Xander Bogaerts already on the roster. While the Red Sox have made things work between the two, with Bogaerts manning short and Story at second, Boston hasn’t been as […]

The MLB has played host to some of the greatest rivalries in sports. From the classic rivalries, such as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, to the modern-day competitiveness of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros, baseball has had no shortage of heated moments between clubs. The American League East, in particular, […]

The Carolina Panthers had a solid NFL Draft, bringing in a difference-maker on the offensive line in NC State’s Ikem Ekwonu, then taking perhaps their quarterback of the future in Matt Corral. Armed with a hefty amount of cap space, Carolina can now turn their focus to the remaining free agents left- as well as […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ 12-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays was a historic one, as Angels’ rookie Reid Detmers tossed a no-hitter. While Detmers’ outing was technically the second no-hitter of the MLB season, as the New York Mets threw a combined no-no back in April, it was the first depending on who you […]

The New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night by a score of 6-5 thanks to a walk-off home run off the bat of star right fielder Aaron Judge. It was an emotional victory for New York, as the night was not without tension. Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson, a former Blue […]

The New York Yankees were down by two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning in Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays when star outfielder Aaron Judge stepped to the plate with a pair of runners on. Facing talented Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano, Judge took a hanging slider and deposited it 414 […]

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2022 NFL draft with a need at wide receiver. After trading away Davante Adams and losing the speedy Marquez Valdes-Scantling to free agency, the cupboard was awfully bare for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The first round came and went, with no receivers selected by general manager Brian Gutekunst, who […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns engaged in a critical Game 5 matchup on Tuesday night, with Phoenix emerging victorious by a score of 110-80. Of the Mavs’ 80 points, 49 of them were scored by Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson. Needless to say, it was a frustrating night for Doncic, who found himself doing […]

At the time of print, the New York Yankees own the best record in the league one month into the 2022 MLB season. Led by one of the best pitching staffs in baseball and a powerful lineup that ranks among the leaders in various categories, this New York team looks like one of the early […]

The Carolina Panthers surprised many when they opted to select NC State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu with the sixth pick in the first round of the NFL Draft, opting against taking a quarterback at that spot. However, Ekwonu fills a glaring need on the offensive line as a talented blocker with a mean streak. As […]