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It was a forgone conclusion as the Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. After the Padres lost Game 3 by a score of 3-1, San Diego right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t hold back in what he says the Padres need to be better at going forward. “[We […]

On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox lost the decisive Game 3 of the AL Wild Card series to the New York Yankees. To add insult to injury, it was a New Englander, Cam Schlittler, who finished the Red Sox from the mound. He finished the game with 12 strikeouts in a 4-0 shutout. In the process, […]

Last year, the North Carolina men’s basketball team made it to the NCAA tournament. At the end of the season, they finished with a 23-14 record and a 13-7 conference record in the ACC. Ultimately, the Tar Heels were eliminated in the first round by the Ole Miss Rebels. Meanwhile, according to Kevin Sweeney of […]

It is do or die for the New York Yankees. On Wednesday, they evened the score with the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series to even the best-of-three at one. One win away from the ALDS and one loss away from the end of their season.  Meanwhile, Yankees manager Aaron Boone had […]

The WNBA Semifinals between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces had it all. It has drama, suspense, grit, determination, and skill. All of which culminated in the Aces winning in five games and advancing to the WNBA Finals to take on the Phoenix Mercury. Thus, ending the Fever’s gritty ride to the postseason following […]

Last Saturday, Alabama football upset No. 10 Georgia 24-21. A major factor that contributed to their victory was the exploits of QB Ty Simpson. Altogether, he finished the game completing 24 of 38 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, Simpson rushed for 12 yards and secured another touchdown. On Thursday, Simpson reflected upon […]

When it comes to the offseason, the Indiana Fever are looking at what’s possible for Kelsey Mitchell. After all, she fought valiantly throughout the WNBA playoffs with a hobbled Fever roster. Ultimately, Mitchell succumbed to injury in Game 5 of the Semifinals against the Aces. Subsequently, she was taken to the hospital and was diagnosed […]

On Wednesday, MLB scout Dick Groch, the man who signed Derek Jeter to the New York Yankees, died at 84, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. In 1992, Groch brought Jeter along from Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. At the time, Groch made the declaration that “this kid is going to Cooperstown”, per Bryan […]

Last December, Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill suffered a serious knee injury during a game against the Buffalo Bills. Ultimately, he tore his ACL and was out for the rest of the season. Afterward, he took part in a grueling rehab process in the off-season. On Wednesday, he returned to the Lions’ practice facility and […]

There is no doubt that former NFL WR Keyshawn Johnson was one of the best. That was the case in college at USC and throughout his 11-year NFL career. He finished his career with 814 receptions and is tied with Henry Ellard for 17th on the all-time list.  Altogether, Johnson finished his career with 10,571 […]

It’s been two years since former MLB player David Ross was in the dugout managing a team. That year, his former team, the Chicago Cubs, decided to fire him. However, that doesn’t mean that he is done for good. On Wednesday, Ross made it clear that he is on the search for another shot at […]

As the NBA season gets closer, Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams may lose his place on the roster. Plagued by inconsistency and injury, Williams has perhaps one more go of it. On Wednesday, his chances of hitting the floor were drastically hampered when he injured his knee during training camp, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago […]

Not the one to sugarcoat anything, LA Sparks guard Kelsey Plum was upfront about the state of CBA negotiations with the WNBA. Simply put, it is not good. However, whatever happens there doesn’t change where she will be in the winter. On Wednesday, Plum made it official that she will travel to Miami to compete […]

On Tuesday, the New York Yankees lost Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series to the Boston Red Sox. A significant reason for their loss was the exploits of Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet.  In the end, he threw 6.1 innings and had 11 strikeouts to his name. Additionally, Crochet only allowed four hits. […]

It was not an auspicious start to the playoffs for the New York Yankees. They ultimately lost the first game of the AL Wild Card Series to the Boston Red Sox 3-1 after leading 1-0 until the 7th inning.  Afterward, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said without provocation that he anticipates his team coming out on […]

On Tuesday, one of the most storied rivalries in sports commenced. The Red Sox and Yankees played Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium. In an interesting turn of events, history was made by Red Sox OF Masataka Yoshida, per OptaSTATS. With the game tied at one, Yoshida managed to bring […]

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs got off on the right foot. They defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the first game of the best-of-three Wild Card series. A significant reason for their win came from their bullpen. Something that got the praise of manager Craig Counsell. “They were perfect today,” he said. “That’s what […]

Before the start of every game, LeBron James does his famous chalk toss to the fans. So indeed, he knows how to make quite an entrance. On Tuesday, James followed suit when he walked into internet personality Kai Cenant’s livestream, per Hoops Central. After Cenat introduced him, both were screaming at the top of their […]

Certainly, Lakers star and NBA legend LeBron James can make anything go viral. As was the case on Tuesday when he joined Kai Cenat’s livestream. During the livestream, Cenat showed James his basketball court. As a result, James had to hold himself back, considering that he is injured and will be limited in training camp, […]

For all his excellence on the basketball court, LeBron James is by all means an icon. A legendary sports figure for the past two decades who has done everything that is expected of a hardwood hero. On Tuesday, James demonstrated his capacity for motivation when he joined Kai Cenat’s livestream and provided some words of […]

After the Phoenix Mercury eliminated the Minnesota Lynx, Napheesa Collier didn’t hold back. On Tuesday, the 2024 MVP gave the WNBA leadership an earful during her exit interview. “We have the best league in the world,” Collier said. “We have the best fans in the world. But we have the worst leadership in the world. […]

Indeed, emotions are running high for the Chicago Cubs as they take on the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card series. As a result, the Cubs are looking to lean on omens to keep them focused on the task at hand. Before the start of Game 1 on Tuesday, Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker […]

After a grueling stalemate in the offseason, Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey agreed to a four-year $100 million contract. That will inevitably bring on heightened expectations about whether he is worthy of that kind of money. It was the elephant in the room during Bulls Media Day on Monday. However, Giddey made it clear that […]

During the offseason, LA Lakers guard Austin Reaves signed an $89.2 million contract extension. A deal that probably wouldn’t have happened had it not been for his grandmother. It was a revelation that Reaves confessed to during Media Day on Monday, per NBA on ESPN/Hoops Hype. Essentially, Reaves said that his grandmother had called his […]

For all the retirement talk, LeBron James is very much fired up and ready to go. On Monday, the LA Lakers had their Media Day, and James was in full swing. However, he did provide insight into his usage for the year, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. During the playoffs, James sustained an MCL […]

During the offseason, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been putting in the work. Now, with the season approaching, Edwards led in on how he views greatness during Media Day on Monday. As only he could, Edwards gave off on what can easily be characterized as an oxymoron when he used the phrase “boring greatness”. […]

For the last few years, the Chicago Bulls have been caught in the hamster wheel. In other words, feeling trapped. However, with the new season approaching, the Bulls are looking to get back to form.  A place where, at the very least, they could contend for the playoffs while developing a group of young talent […]

Just to be clear, Coby White will suit up for the Chicago Bulls. Contrary to reports that White will possibly be traded to the Houston Rockets. Nevertheless, White, 25, will not be hitting the floor for preseason due to a calf strain he sustained in August, per Toran Flores of The Sporting News. As a […]

There is really no overlooking the Chicago Bulls. That is especially true with their second-year forward Matas Buzelis, who has the potential to do much more than expected this year. During the Bulls’ Media Day on Monday, Buzelis declared his intention to achieve a coveted prize: the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year. When […]

Undoubtedly, the Indiana Pacers will look different without Tyrese Haliburton. During the NBA Finals, he tore his Achilles tendon and will miss the 2025-2026 season.  However, Halliburton will remain a part of the organization. Something he officially confirmed during Pacers Media Day on Monday, per Tony East of Forbes Magazine. During his recovery over the […]

For all the talk about who will win the AL MVP, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is emerging as the surprising favorite. That includes being on the cusp of defeating Yankees slugger Aaron Judge.  However, what is surprising is that Yankees catcher Austin Wells is giving him props for the season he put on, according to […]

Not only did Ichiro Suzuki have an impact on the Seattle Mariners, but Japanese players everywhere did. Among them is the Los Angeles Dodgers dynamic duo of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. On Friday, before the Dodgers/Mariners game, the two got the chance to meet their idol, per Lookout Landing.  Ichiro came out and the […]

This year, Washington Football came in unranked, but not unnoticed. Much of that having to do with their running back Jonah Coleman. At this point, he has 51 carries and has rushed for 347 yards with nine touchdowns. So far, Washington is 3-0. For Coleman, it marks the endpoint of a transition in his career. In […]

Since joining forces on the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson have forged a strong bond. That bond came do wonders on the court and can generate some laughs on social media. On Friday, Towns took to Instagram and posted what can only be described as a “raw” photo featuring Brunson being cut down to […]

From Augustan to Bethpage Black, Ken Griffey Jr. brings his trusty camera to capture the action. On Friday, he did just that on the first day of the Ryder Cup tournament with a post by former MLB pitcher C.C. Sabathia on X, reposted by Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports. Found my guy Ken Griffey Jr. […]

It seems evident that NBA star Draymond Green doesn’t think too highly of Bears QB Caleb Williams. Already, Green is questioning Williams’ leadership skills even after a solid Week 4 performance against the Dallas Cowboys. A performance that propelled the Bears to their first win of the season, 31-14. On Friday, Green took to his […]

In this era of baseball, players are expected to do it all. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is the absolute master of that. As the season comes to a close, he is on the cusp of possibly winning the American League MVP. Beyond that, he continues to cement his place among the greatest players ever. His […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran Kawhi Leonard has been in hot water. All of which stems from the investigation into an alleged violation of the NBA salary cap over a $28 million endorsement deal with the now-defunct company Aspiration. A company that was linked to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. All of which emerged from investigative journalist […]

On Thursday, Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani provided another reason why he is the favorite to win the NL MVP. During a route of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ohtani delivered another gem when he hit his career-best 54th home run, per MLB.com. It came in the top of the fourth inning with the Dodgers leading 4-0. He […]