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The Toronto Blue Jays rewrote the record book against the Colorado Rockies. Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho finished with two consecutive 6-RBI games. This marks the first time that has happened in franchise history since 1980.  On Wednesday, they completed the sweep with another record. Altogether, the Blue Jays set the bar with the most […]

The unranked Nebraska Football team is entering its third season under coach Matt Rhule. Though some successes and shortcomings have marred his tenure, he’s earned the respect of at least one of his colleagues.  On Wednesday, Nebraska DB coach Addison Williams had nothing but good things to say about Rhule during a preseason press conference, […]

The heat turned up during the Chicago Bears’ training camp. It got so hot that players fought each other. Undoubtedly, it was the most intense training camp the Bears had in recent memory. Many of the players said as much, per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Bears veteran cornerback Nahshon Wright said after one period […]

NBA legend Kevin Garnett is a big fan of Victor Wembanyama. He’s also taken on the responsibility of taking the 7-foot-3 San Antonio Spurs center under his wing. Recently, Garnett took to his X page to hype up a potential meeting between him and Wembanyama, per ClutchPoints. It shows Garnett wearing a green Bill Russell […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are rolling along with the best record in MLB. They are 69-44 and leading the Chicago Cubs by four games in the National League Central. After defeating the Atlanta Braves 7-2 on Tuesday, the Brewers have achieved their best 60-game record in franchise history, per MLB. Over the last 60 games, they […]

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Sparks game against the Indiana Fever was rudely interrupted.  Another WNBA spectator threw a bright green sex toy onto the floor, hitting Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. This comes after Cunningham made a plea on social media for greater protection of the players from such hostile acts. Afterward, Sparks head coach […]

There’s a strong case to be made for Paige Bueckers winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year. After all, the numbers reflect as such. So far, Bueckers is averaging 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. She leads all rookies in scoring and assists per game. Not only that, but she has added […]

NBA veteran Ben Simmons is looking at what is next as an unrestricted free agent. At this point, the New York Knicks are expressing interest in snatching him up.  Among the teams expressing interest in Simmons are the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns. At this point, the Knicks and Celtics have the greater interest […]

On Thursday, the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Washington Mystics 75-69. There was a buzz surrounding the game literally.  In the midst of the game, a wasp came storming in, causing the players to react, per BRW Sports.  “A wasp made its way into the court during Mercury-Mystics, and started coming after players,” BRW Sports posted […]

The future for NBA veteran Kevin Love remains up in the air. Even though he was traded to the Utah Jazz from the Miami Heat, he may look towards a buyout agreement.  On Tuesday, Marc Stein of the Stein Line reported that Love is “actively exploring” buyout options outside of Utah. While it would be […]

On July 16, the Dallas Wings added guard Grace Berger to their roster. They did so to add depth to fill the space left behind by guards Tyasha Harris and Maddy Siegrist, who were out with knee injuries. On Tuesday, the Wings officially confirmed that Berger will be on her third seven-day hardship contract, per […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts thinks highly of rookie infielder Alex Freeland. So much so that Roberts is looking to expand Freeland’s horizon beyond the confines of being a shortstop. On Tuesday, Roberts unveiled his intentions to transition Freeland into a potential second baseman, per Sarah Wexler of MLB.com. This comes after the return […]

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is on a clinic, especially in the home run department. On Monday, he hit his 40th home run with a grand slam against the Baltimore Orioles. Furthermore, he became the fastest player to achieve that feat in franchise history in 112 games. At this point, Schwarber has 40 home runs […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has found peace of mind. Recently, he signed a three-year $165 million contract extension. Furthermore, he has reached a point where he’s able to move on from the consequential trade from the Dallas Mavericks in February. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, Doncic, through his manager Lara Beth […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is poised to return after being on the 10-day injured list. Yankees manager Aaron Boone officially confirmed Judge’s return to the lineup after Monday’s latest debacle, per ESPN. The Yankees are in the midst of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers and just lost their fourth consecutive game, […]

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is on a history-making journey. While the Diamondbacks are struggling to stay above .500, Carroll’s excellence continues to persevere. So much so that he has placed himself amongst the most elite company in baseball folklore, per MLB Network. He joins Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig as the only players to […]

It’s no secret that the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers have had injured pitchers. This season has been a test of their patience to repeat as champions with a hobbled rotation and bullpen.  On Monday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a glimpse into what comes next for three injured relievers, per Dodgers Tailgate. Those relief […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is a diehard New York Mets fan. He is willing to take the time to weigh in on everything from team performance to access to watch the games.  In 2024, Mitchell FaceTimed with Juan Soto after he signed a record-breaking $765 million contract with the Mets.   On Monday, Mitchell took […]

Nebraska football is looking to turn a corner this season after a 7-6 record last year. They did, however, defeat Boston College 20-15 in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl in December.  Today, predictions are ranging from a 3-0 start to going 10-2 on the year. One prominent college football analyst is going as far as […]

New York Knicks phenom Karl-Anthony Towns likes to share some funny posts on social media. One such post came on Monday in which Towns was seen in a batting cage and hitting the field, getting some reps in.  Turns out that Towns had played baseball before hitting the hardwood. The caption of the video posted […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers are having a stellar season, Mookie Betts has had to deal with struggles. From losing over 20 pounds due to illness to battling injuries, it has been a rough go for the ubiquitous Betts.  Recently, Betts was absent for the start of the series against the Boston Red Sox due […]

The new NBA 2K26 game is generating plenty of buzz before its official release on September 5. Part of it had to do with who was on the cover. NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is featured alongside WNBA star Angel Reese and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. For 2K spokesperson Ronnie Singh […]

The position for left tackle on the Chicago Bears remains up for grabs. It has come to a battle of three:  Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo and Kiran Amegadjie. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, that battle will more than likely “intensify” as August rolls along. Fowler confirmed as such during a visit to Halas Hall in […]

For all the hype surrounding the Chicago Bears’ offense (i.e., Caleb Williams), it is rookie TE Colston Loveland who stands out. As the Bears are in the midst of training camp, Loveland has gotten some attention from his teammates for his performance, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. While visiting training camp on July 30 in […]

Over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Pirates had their work cut out for them against the Colorado Rockies. They blew a nine-run lead on Friday to lose 17-16, after scoring nine runs in the first inning. However, a pair of Pirates made history in the process. Shortstop Liover Peguero and first baseman Spencer Horwitz combined for […]

Washington Spirit striker Trinity Rodman came back from a four-month absence in dramatic fashion. On Sunday, the Washington Spirit took on the visiting Portland Thorns at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. It marked the first game for Rodman since April 12, as she was sidelined due to a recurring back injury. At the 75th minute, […]

Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman is coming back after being plagued by a back injury for three months. Not only that, but she is coming back with something to call her own. On Thursday, Adidas officially released the “F50 Sparkfusion” shoe in Rodman’s name, per Pro Soccer Wire of USA Today. Once the shoe was […]

There is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans. One is the possibility of the Pelicans relocating due to a lack of productivity in the Big Easy. The other is what lies ahead for Zion Williamson. Rumors swirl that the Pelicans are looking to trade him after an injury-riddled season. However, Pelicans head of […]

Shortly after the Houston Astros brought back Carlos Correa, they scored big again. On Thursday, the Astros secured the talents of outfielder Jesus Sanchez from the Miami Marlins, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. In exchange, the Marlins received right-handed pitcher Ryan Gusto. As a result, the Astros got a left-handed hitter they had been searching […]

By all measures, Tom Brady is considered the greatest quarterback of all time. He did so by putting football above all else. As for 2025 Open Champion Scottie Scheffler, he puts his family before golf. He said as much during a press conference during the Open Championships in Northern Ireland. “This is not a fulfilling […]

It’s been a rough and tumble NWSL season for Trinity Rodman. Since April, Rodman has been out due to back injury. On Thursday, the Washington Spirit forward spoke for the first time as she makes her return, per Jeff Kassouf of ESPN. Rodman said that she intends to be the same player. “I’m still gonna […]

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson’s ambition to mold Caleb Williams into a premier quarterback continues. As the Bears undergo training camp, Williams has set high goals for himself.  Among which include passing over 4,000 yards and acheiving a 70% completion rate. Furthermore, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky forsees it will take time for Williams to fit […]

After San Diego Padres fans expressed concern over Yu Darvish, he came back around and made history. On Wednesday, Darvish achieved his 204th career win in both MLB and the Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.  As a result, he is the winningest Japanese-born pitcher to play in both leagues. […]

The NFL is still coming to terms with the tragic shooting outside the league headquarters in New York City. On Wednesday, the league put forward a statement on the X page. The NFL expressed condolences to the four lives lost, including NYPD off-duty officer Didarul Islam.  “The NFL is deeply grateful for the global outpourtin […]

The future for Tampa Bay Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks remains up in the air. Rumors swirled that Fairbanks could be sent to the Chicago Cubs as the Trade Deadline approaches on Thursday. But another top team in need of pitching is looking to get in on the action. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, […]

The outpouring of love for Ryne Sandberg in light of his passing continues. Sandberg was 65 when he succumbed to a year-long battle with prostate cancer on Monday. He has an indelible legacy that lives on in every sector of Wrigleyville. Sandberg came to the Cubs in 1982 after playing with the Philadelphia Phillies the […]

There’s no stopping Venus Williams. The 45-year-old tennis legend is continuing her comeback stemming from her run at the DC Open. Now she is setting her sights on Flushing Meadows for the US Open. Williams will be competing in mixed doubles as a wild-card pick, per ESPN. She will be partnering with Reilly Opelka of […]

Dallas Wings’ star Arike Ogunbowale looked fresh against the New York Liberty. She scored 20 points and achieved a career high 14 assists as the Wings defeated the defending champions 92-82. Now she is on the cusp of looking fresh, donning a new pair of Nikes in her name. On Tuesday, Nike Basketball posted on […]

The city of Los Angeles is excited about Chris Paul retiring to the Clippers. As he makes his transition from San Antonio back to LA, he takes time out to reflect on that journey.  On Monday, Paul gave credit to the Spurs organization for enabling him to continue his career, per NBA Retweet.  “I just […]