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There is no getting around the fact that the Toronto Blue Jays and their fans are hurting. After all, they are coming off a tough seven-game loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.  However, their powerful slugger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was right there to pick everybody up and focus on the positive. […]

Lately, the LSU football program has been on a bumpy ride. First, there was the firing of football head coach Brian Kelly. At the same time, their Athletic Director, Scott Woodward, stepped away from the hiring process for a new coach.  However, one spot has been filled. Earlier this week, LSU officially hired Verge Ausberry […]

The latest celebrity couple making headlines is Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson and hip-hop sensation Megan Thee Stallion. On Friday, Megan took to Instagram to post a video of Thompson apologizing to her for being late picking her up at the Dallas Airport. “I’m sorry I was late, babe. There’s no excuse.” Thompson said. "I'm […]

Very few can go out the way Clayton Kershaw did. He is fresh off helping the LA Dodgers win the World Series to cap off a nearly two-decade career with the Dodgers. However, there is one thing he can’t let go of, and from his perspective, understandably so, per Bleacher Report/At Bat with Mookie Betts. […]

In the grand scheme of things, the Chicago Bulls wouldn’t be as hot as they are if they didn’t have Josh Giddey. After signing a four-year $100 million contract, Giddey is off the races and isn’t slowing down. So far, he’s averaging 23.1 points, 10 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game. As a result, Giddey […]

The love for Pope Leo XIV in Chicago remains strong. In fact, all the major teams have tried to attach themselves to him, and the Bulls are the latest to do so. Bulls broadcaster Chuck Swirsky recently traveled to the Vatican and met with his holiness. In the process, he presented him with a Bulls […]

Many factors led the LA Dodgers to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series in seven games. One of those was the performance of their star right-hander Yoshinobou Yamamoto. Altogether, Yamamoto pitched 2.2 scoreless innings in relief and gave up one hit, one walk, and struck out one hitter. He came in the […]

For years, life has been a real struggle for former NBA player Delonte West. He’s had to deal with ongoing battles with bipolar disorder, homelessness, and a series of arrests. Recently, West was retaken into custody, this time after being found unconscious, per TMZ.com. On Nov.3, the Fairfax County Police Department in Fairfax, Virginia, received […]

Ex-NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones was implicated in the FBI investigation into illegal gambling involving NBA players and coaches. Recently, Jones was accused of providing injury information on Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to gamblers. On Friday, Jones entered a plea of not guilty to providing information and benefiting from illegal […]

Right now, things are bleak for the Miami Dolphins. They are standing at 2-7 and dealing with the ramifications of decisions they made before the trade deadline. Nevertheless, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is trying to restore players’ confidence by providing examples of players who overcame the odds, per David Furones of The Sun Sentinel. The difference […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to extend their strong start on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. In the meantime, Ayo Dosunmu was listed as questionable on the NBA injured list. On Thursday, Dosunmu took part in practice, per CBS Sports. For the last three games, Dosunmu was out due to a contusion […]

After missing the start of the season with a calf injury, Coby White is inching closer to returning to the Chicago Bulls. Meanwhile, the Bulls are off to a 6-1 start and are in 1st place in the Eastern Conference, one of their best starts in decades. On Thursday, White provided an update on his […]

On Thursday, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra woke up to his house on fire. Luckily, he was not inside the house when the blaze broke out. In the process, the Heat issued an official statement confirming that no one was injured in the fire. “We are grateful to learn that nobody was harmed in the fire at […]

Former OKC Thunder guard turned Chicago Bull, Josh Giddey, has been killing it. As a result, he has received praise from former Bull-turned-analyst Stacey King, per the Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast. “He’s got a chance to be arguably the best point guard in the league. Three,” King said. 🎙️Stacey King on Josh Giddey: “He’s […]

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls pulled out all the stops and came back from 24 points down to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers. What sealed the deal was a three-pointer by Nikola Vucevic with 3.2 seconds left, which gave the Bulls the 113-111 win. The shot that ended The Process pic.twitter.com/AwrbL7VPxz — 𝔻𝕖𝔹𝕒𝕝𝕝 (@WfromDeBall) November 5, 2025 Afterward, […]

For the Chicago Bulls, Ayo Dosunmu is the complete package. He can score in bunches when needed, solidly rebound, defend with intensity, and bring a style of play that harkens back to the good old days of Kobe Bryant. In other words, he is the essence of the dependable player.  However, on Tuesday, Dosunmu was […]

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls received both good and bad news. The good news is that Coby White, who’s out with a calf injury, is expected to return soon, per Will Gottlieb of CHGO Bulls. According to coach Billy Donovan, White has been taking part in running and conditioning drills. However, White will be given […]

The Chicago Bulls’ unexpected strong start is due to several reasons. One of which is due to Ayo Dosunmu’s superb play. So far, he is averaging 16.2 points, 3.2 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game as the Bulls are off to a 5-1 start. After a strong showing against the New York Knicks last Friday, […]

The Chicago Cubs made an improbable run to the playoffs before losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. Now with the offseason here, the question begs: What will happen to Kyle Tucker? Already, there have been talks about him entering free agency. Plus, there are rumblings about him potentially being snatched up by the […]

Stephen Curry’s guest appearance on the podcast Mind The Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash was catharsis. That was especially true because the Warriors legend got to rehash some old memories with both guys. For instance, Nash brought up the time when he felt that Curry had ended his career during a preseason game, […]

Recently, Steph Curry made a special guest appearance on the podcast Mind The Game, hosted by LeBron James and Steve Nash. During the episode, they reflected on their epic duel in the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, per Mind The Game. Not only that, but they looked back […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a fast start, and in part, it is due to Josh Giddey. Last Friday, Giddey scored a career high 32 points as the Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 135-125. In the process, they started 5-0 for the first time since the championship season of 1996-1997. On Sunday, the […]

It was quite a season for the San Diego Padres and their closer, Robert Suarez. For instance, they fought tooth and nail in the NL West before clinching a Wild Card spot. Ultimately, the Padres lost to the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card series. However, Suarez made quite the impression as he notched up […]

Despite their obvious numbers, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have been barred from entering the Baseball Hall of Fame. This is due to longstanding allegations of steroid use. However, there have been times when they have been featured on the ballot. On Monday, Bonds and Clemens were once again featured on the Contemporary Baseball Era […]

For all his talent, Ja Morant comes with a lot of baggage that puts the Memphis Grizzlies in a bind. That is especially evident by his recent suspension for arguing with coaches. As a result, the Grizzlies may be looking to trade their star player. It was a topic of discussion on The Hoop Collective […]

This season has really put LA Chargers LB Daiyan Henley to the test. Back in September, he played through illness as the Chargers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders. But that pales in comparison to the tragedy he just experienced. Last Saturday, Henely found out through his mother that his older brother Jabri was shot and […]

Indeed, five games into the NBA season don’t determine the eventual outcome. But there is no denying that there is something special about the Chicago Bulls, and in particular, their interchangeable guard, Ayo Dosunmu.  On Friday, the Bulls defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 135-125 to start off 5-0. Plus, the last […]

After four games, the Chicago Bulls are off to their first undefeated start since 2021. However, their 2025 NBA draft pick from France has been absent from the action. His name is Noa Essengue.  Back in April, Essengue was the 12th overall pick who played for the French U16 and U18 national teams. In 2022, […]

There’s no way to question Tony Vitello’s enthusiasm after being hired as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants. Not only is he the new manager, but he is also the first college coach to be at the helm of a major league club. He is coming off being a successful manager at the […]

On Thursday, the San Francisco Giants officially introduced Tony Vitello as their new manager. The now former manager at the University of Tennessee was gracious during his first press conference. In the process, he gave shoutouts to some of the greats who wore the orange and black, per KNBR. Among those greats he mentioned were […]

Shortly after Matt Rhule signed a contract extension to remain the head coach at Nebraska, he set out his plans for the future, per 24/Huskers. “My goal is to win enough games here that someday I can retire and people are nice to me in the gas station,” Rhule said. Coach Matt Rhule speaks on […]

The city of Toronto is riddled with anticipation. Come Friday, they may witness the Blue Jays winning the World Series for the first time since 1993. Or they will have to wait another day and close it out in Game 7. Either way, the series will close out at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. In […]

A week ago, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson didn’t take part in the start of the season due to an ankle injury. But it looks like he will be back in action at just the right time. On Thursday, Knicks head coach Mike Brown officially confirmed that Robinson took part in practice, per Stefan […]

For the first time in a long time, the Los Angeles Dodgers are faced with the daunting possibility of losing the World Series. On Wednesday, they lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 and are down 3-2 in the series. Now the series heads to Toronto with the Blue Jays in prime position to win […]

Last summer, the WNBA celebrated the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 that featured Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird. Come next summer, a new class will be enshrined in Knoxville, Tennessee. On Thursday, the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was announced, featuring eight new inductees, per Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports. The inductees […]

During Media Day in September, the Chicago Bulls’ second-year guard Matas Buzelis said he wanted to go for the NBA’s Most Improved Player honors. After the first four games of the season, he is showing considerable promise. So far, Buzelis is averaging 16.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Additionally, he is shooting 51% from […]

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers etched out a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, thanks to Austin Reaves’ game-winning shot. As a result, they are off to a 3-2 start with both LeBron James and Luka Doncic out on the injured list. However, head coach JJ Redick hinted at when both are expected to […]

For the first time since 2021, the Chicago Bulls are off to a 3-0 start to the season. On Monday, they came back from 13 points down to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 128-123. Now the Bulls will try to go for 4-0 on Wednesday as they take on the Sacramento Kings. In the process, they […]

Right now, rumors are circulating that Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is looking elsewhere after this season. Among the schools being floated around are LSU and Florida. On Wednesday, Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt made the case that Kiffin will likely end up at LSU next season, per The Herd with w/Colin Cowherd. “If […]