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The San Diego Padres sustained a blow to their pitching rotation when former Cy Young award winner Blake Snell was scratched from his start due to left adductor tightness. With a trip to the injured list possible, the Padres could be in a position where they are in need of starting pitching early on in […]

World no. 1 Novak Djokovic has had quite the year. First, Djokovic endured a wild fiasco at the Australian Open when he was deported due to a problem with his visa as a result of his unvaccinated status against the COVID-19 virus. Then, the world no. 1 looked shaky in his return to the court […]

With the NBA regular season over, the Play-In Tournament has arrived, with Tuesday marking the start of the action. The Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers will take each other on in the Eastern Conference, with the Western Conference matchup featuring the Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Wednesday’s action will see the Charlotte Hornets and […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for Game 1 of their 2022 NBA Playoff matchup against the Utah Jazz, set to tip-off this coming Saturday. One of the biggest storylines surrounding Jason Kidd’s Mavs is the status of superstar guard Luka Doncic, who sustained a left calf strain during the team’s regular season finale against the […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2022 NFL offseason with some uncertainty at the quarterback position. Given Kirk Cousins’ massive cap hit, many speculated about a possible trade of the veteran quarterback. However, Cousins and the Vikings agreed upon a one-year, $35 million extension, with the signal-caller noting that he wanted to be in Minnesota but […]

The Miami Heat have been one of the best teams in the NBA all season long, as they secured the Eastern Conference’s number-one seed. However, that success didn’t prevent them from experiencing tension within the franchise, as tempers flared when star Jimmy Butler and Erik Spoelstra nearly came to blows on the bench. According to […]

The Miami Dolphins have surrounded quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with a much better supporting cast heading into his third season. Tagovailoa will have a new head coach, new number-one wide receiver and new offensive tackle protecting him on the line. Things should be much better for the Alabama product in 2022. Apparently, things are already better. Tagovailoa held […]

The Washington Commanders and owner Dan Snyder have been no strangers to legal troubles recently, as the organization has been investigated by the league for allegations of workplace sexual harassment involving female employees of the franchise. Now, Snyder and the Commanders could be in even more legal trouble. According to the Washington Post, Congress’ House […]

World no. 1 Scottie Scheffler secured the first green jacket of his career with an incredible- and historic– performance at the 2022 Masters. Scheffler’s victory was marked by his incredible shot-making and machine-like efficiency throughout the tournament at Augusta. It was also fueled by a pep talk by Scheffler’s wife. Armed with a lead late […]

Phoenix Mercury star and former number-one overall pick Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February after vape cartridges containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. The Russian media recently reported that her detention would be extended until May 19, with the WNBA season set to begin on May 6. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the season with a star-studded roster that landed on many people’s lists as one of the top contenders in the league. Unfortunately, the roster proved to be a winner on paper only, as Los Angeles finished 33-49 and missed the playoffs. Sound familiar, Lakers fans? The 2012 Lakers, who did […]

NFL free agent Cam Newton, who spent the 2021 season with the Carolina Panthers, became a free agent following the year. Newton, who has yet to sign a deal with a team, has drawn interest from a few franchises, despite the fact that the free agency market has slowed considerably. The former NFL MVP might […]

The New York Yankees and superstar outfielder Aaron Judge failed to come to an agreement on a new contract before the slugger’s self-imposed deadline of Opening Day. As such, Judge can become a free agent following the season, though Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has said that the club will still try to re-sign the […]

The Chicago White Sox starting rotation, set to be one of the best in the American League, has been bit by the injury bug in the early parts of the season, as front-line starters Lucas Giolito and Lance Lynn have each been sidelined by injuries. While Giolito is only expected to miss his next two […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing season reached an air of finality with their inability to make the postseason. Such a season comes with plenty of blame- and a hefty share of it was allocated to former head coach Frank Vogel, who was officially fired on Monday. However, some of the blame must also rest with […]

The Brooklyn Nets finished the season 44-38, good for seventh place in the Eastern Conference, which earned them a spot in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. Given the superstar talent on their roster, such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn is the kind of team that few in the East want to see emerge victorious […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had the best offense in the league in terms of running the football this past season. If an Eagles fan was told that the team would have that much success in that department before the season, they would assume that talented running back Miles Sanders was a big part of it. Sanders, […]

The sports world received some shocking news this past weekend when former Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders quarterback Dwayne Haskins suffered a tragic death. Haskins was attempting to cross a highway when he was struck by a dump truck in South Florida. Haskins’ alma mater, the Ohio State Buckeyes, revealed plans to honor the late […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2021-22 season is over far sooner than anyone expected, as the team was eliminated from playoff contention and failed to secure a spot in the play-in tournament. To say that the Lakers’ 2021-22 season was disappointing would be perhaps the understatement of the year. A roster with future Hall of Famer […]

The NFL received some tragic news on Saturday, as Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins has tragically died. Haskins, who was training in South Florida with the Steelers’ skill position players, was killed when he was struck by a vehicle. Haskins’ death has saddened the sports world and the NFL family, who reacted to the tragic […]

The day that baseball fans were waiting for finally arrived, as Opening Day of the 2022 MLB season came and went. Just a few months ago, the MLB season was very much in jeopardy due to the lockout. However, America’s Pastime is back, and it returned with a bang, as there were plenty of memorable […]

The Baltimore Ravens have added two key pieces to their defense this NFL offseason, adding a much-needed nose tackle in Michael Pierce while making a splash at safety by signing free agent Marcus Williams. On Saturday, the Ravens brought back a familiar face to their defensive line. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Ravens have […]

World no. 1 Scottie Scheffler ended day 1 of the 2022 Masters at Augusta National with a robust score that had him among the leaders at three strokes under par. Little did patrons at the Masters know that they were about to witness history at Augusta on the tournament’s second day. Scheffler proceeded to outdo […]

The Chicago Bulls were bested by the Charlotte Hornets on Fridy night by a score of 133-117. The Bulls trailed by as many as 37 points in front of their home crowd, who weren’t shy about expressing their displeasure, as they booed the team throughout the night. The loss to the Hornets was the Bulls’ […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had quite the NFL offseason. Los Angeles brought back a star on offense by re-signing wide receiver Mike Williams, then looked outside the organization to bring in two Pro Bowl-level talents in Khalil Mack and J.C. Jackson. However, besides the upcoming NFL Draft, one key task remains for the Chargers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the better teams in baseball for the past several years. Los Angeles won the World Series back in 2020 and made it to the Fall Classic in back-to-back years in 2017 and 2018. The Dodgers’ dominance in those years makes the 2022 team look even scarier, as […]

The New York Yankees’ contract extension talks with superstar outfielder Aaron Judge hit a wall ahead of Opening Day. The club offered Judge a franchise record amount of money in terms of average annual salary, but the slugger rejected the proposal. Now, Judge will effectively become a free agent after this season, though the Yankee’ […]

The New York Yankees’ contract extension talks with star right fielder Aaron Judge have taken centerstage ahead of Opening Day. Judge, who made it clear that he would not continue contract talks into the season, set Opening Day as a deadline. The Yankees made an offer to Judge that would have paid him a franchise […]

The San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins each made last-minute tweaks to their respective rosters with a trade on Opening Day, as San Diego agreed to send starting pitcher Chris Paddack and relief pitcher Emilio Pagan to the Twins in exchange for closer Taylor Rogers and outfielder Brent Rooker. Paddack, who burst onto the scene […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell made headlines for his uncut, brutally honest opening press conference with the franchise last offseason. Campbell definitely falls into the category of player’s coach and is a guy that the Lions seem to love playing for. Formerly a tight ends coach with the Miami Dolphins, Campbell had many experiences […]

Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu’s free agent market has heated up in recent days. Mathieu, a native of Louisiana, visited with the New Orleans Saints about a possible return home, then had a virtual visit with the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s becoming increasingly clear that the free agent safety won’t be returning to Kansas […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs emerged victorious after an overtime period against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Aside from an intense battle between two playoff-bound teams, Thursday night’s Maple Leafs-Stars contest was also a historic one for the NHL record books. Maple Leafs star center Auston Matthews, who has been enjoying an excellent season, added […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady stunned the sports world when he announced his retirement earlier this offseason, only to then back out and state he was returning for another season. Longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski, who has also been mulling a possible return to the field, has yet to make a decision on the future […]

With Opening Day just hours away, the San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins decided to make last-minute tweaks to their respective rosters, agreeing to a trade involving starting pitcher Chris Paddack and outfielder Brent Rooker, who are both heading to Minnesota, and relief pitcher Taylor Roger, who is on his way to San Diego. Also […]

The San Diego Padres’ hopes for contention took a big blow when it was announced that superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. sustained a fractured wrist that will keep him sidelined for up to three months. Luckily for the Padres, they just so happen to have one of the most talented shortstop prospects in the game, […]

The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback situation was anything but ideal this past season. Carolina started off hot out of the gate, led by former New York jets signal-caller Sam Darnold, who looked to be resurrecting his career after a much-needed change of scenery. However, the wheels fell off after a 3-0 start, and the team went […]

The Washington Nationals were expecting to enter the season without the services of starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, who has been sidelined due to thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that required him to undergo surgery. Nationals manager Dave Martinez spoke about expectations for the three-time All-Star, stating that the team will be pleased with whatever innings […]

The Buffalo Bills signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension with star wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Wednesday, rewarding him for back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons with the franchise. Diggs, who was already regarded as a great wide receiver during his time with the Minnesota Vikings, has emerged as an elite wideout with superstar quarterback Josh […]

It’s that time of year again. Spring is in the air and the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club is just a day away from teeing off. Excitement is building among golf fans. However, none of them can be any more excited than world no. 2 Jon Rahm’s son, who was enjoying every bit […]