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Shortly after going viral for a bench press, Philadelphia 76ers Jared McCain has sustained a thumb injury before the start of NBA training camp, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. On Wednesday, McCain was in the midst of a workout when he suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb the day before Media Day. Meanwhile, […]

Back in April, the Masters showdown between Bryson DeChambeau and Rory Mcllroy galvanized Augusta. Fast forward to September, and the hype is buzzing around their rematch at the Ryder Cup, per Paolo Uggetti of ESPN. Already, both men are looking forward to a potential matchup this week. “Would I love to go up against him? […]

At the start of the season, Alabama WR Ryan Williams has had a rough go of it due to a concussion. However, nothing can compare to a moment that changed his life forever, when he and his mother survived a horrific car accident. Something he and his mother share in candid detail, according to Bruce […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry is making a transition. He will take on a dual role as both an active NBA player and a TV analyst. On Thursday, it was announced that Lowry was brought on as an analyst for the NBA on Prime. “We’re excited to welcome Kyle Lowry to the #NBAonPrime family!” the […]

European golf sensation Rory McIlroy is brimming with excitement about the Ryder Cup. As he looks ahead to Bethpage Black, McIlroy took time out for reflection on his career in the tournament, per Golf Digest. On Thursday, he said that what got him the greatest joy was playing in the showdown between the Americans and […]

It is a good thing for the St. Louis Cardinals that they still have right-hander Sonny Gray. On Wednesday, he came through in a big way and managed to etch his place among other St. Louis greats, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gray joins the likes of the great Bob Gibson as […]

Beyond his exploits on the diamond, Ken Griffey Jr. has a way with the camera. On Wednesday, he came to the fairways of the Ryder Cup with his camera in hand to capture the action, per Kyle Porter of Normal Sport. Porter mentioned Griffey’s presence in the press area on his social media page. Additionally, […]

In every which way, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge makes history. In fact, he made history twice on the same night. On Wednesday, Judge joined Babe Ruth as one of only four players in MLB history to have four 50-home run seasons.  After that, Judge went on to equal Mickey Mantle with his 51st dinger […]

Evidently, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a chip on his shoulder. The Blue Jays have already made the playoffs, but he wants to finish the regular season on a positive note without incident.  However, that promise wasn’t kept on Wednesday night. Against the Boston Red Sox, Guerrero complained with the umpire over […]

In June, the Buss family sold the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 billion to Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Warner. It marked the end of an era, as the Buss family had run the Lakers organization for 46 years, beginning with the patriarch, Dr. Jerry Buss, in 1979. On Wednesday, the Buss brothers, Joey and […]

On Sunday, Micah Parsons will make his return as the Packers will take on the Cowboys. However, Parsons is likely not getting a warm welcome from his former team. Ultimately, a video tribute will not be made by the Cowboys highlighting his career.  On Wednesday, Parsons spoke his mind about that and ultimately said that […]

Although they are both injured, Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark are still bringing the heat. As the Fever charge through the semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, two of their biggest stars are staples on the sidelines. Along the way, Clark and Cunningham have cultivated a strong connection. On Wednesday, Cunningham made a slight diss […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is paying homage to the 1990s. Recently, he admitted to studying Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to enhance his game. On Wednesday, Edwards posed for the camera wearing the iconic 1990s Timberwolves jersey that will be brought back this season. Anthony Edwards donning the classic Timberwolves jerseys from the 90's, […]

It goes without saying that Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Tyrese Haliburton is a strong advocate for women in basketball. In every which way, he has been the Fever’s biggest cheerleader during their current playoff run. On Wednesday, that love was extended following the passing of Indiana basketball legend Nancy Leonard at the age of 93. She […]

During the offseason, there was speculation that the Chicago Bulls were seriously considering trading guard Ayo Dosunmu. On Wednesday, those rumors were confirmed by Hoops Hype and NBC Sports Chicago writer K.C Johnson, per Stacey King’s Gimme The Hot Sauce pod. Essentially, he stated that the Bulls were working diligently to finalize a deal. However, […]

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Lynx blew a 20-point lead to the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals. In the process, they lost something else, just as precious as the series advantage. Ultimately, the Mercury officially ended the Lynx’s 61-game winning streak of being up by as many as 16 at the half […]

It goes without saying that Deion Sanders goes to bat for Colorado football. However, he seems to make exceptions to the students in the stands wanting to leave the game early. On Tuesday, Sanders explained why he loved Colorado students leaving the game early, essentially to go party, per College Football on Fox. “That means […]

The Chicago Bears and their fans are feeling good following their 31-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday. Moreover, they are thrilled that QB Caleb Williams won the fans free hot dogs following the victory. On Tuesday, Bears fans lined up in droves at Wieners Circle in Chicago to pick up those free hot […]

On Tuesday, the NCAA broke new ground for a top-rated player in the NBA G League. Thierry Darlan will be eligible to play for Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, per Jeremy Woo of ESPN. Darlan, 21, is off playing two seasons in the NBA G League with the Delaware Blue Coats. Previously, he […]

As of now, Dan Hurley remains the head coach at UConn. However, he had hinted at stepping down after describing himself as being “completely cooked“. Plus, he rejected an offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024. Ultimately, they chose JJ Reddick as the head coach. But is Hurley still looking at a shot […]

The news that Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello is out of a job shook up the WNBA. Especially since she is almost one year past the Liberty winning their first championship. Among those shocked is the Aces’ head coach and former Liberty player Becky Hammon. On Tuesday, Hammon unleashed praise on Brondello for her coaching […]

Undoubtedly, Scottie Scheffler is locked into the Ryder Cup. He is coming off a major win at the Procore Championship and recently tied Jack Nicklaus with his 14th consecutive top-10 finish. On Tuesday, Scheffler took time out to shout out fellow American Bryson DeChambeau, per Golf Digest. In the lead-up to the Ryder Cup, Scheffler […]

Pressure is being brought to bear on Zion Williamson in the lead-up to the season. The New Orleans Pelicans veteran is expected to be accountable this year to remain in good shape and standing. At the same time, there is a plethora of doubters as to whether Williamson and the Pelicans can remain healthy. It […]

Currently, the Indiana Fever are trying to upset the Las Vegas Aces. At the same time, Sophie Cunningham is enduring a grueling rehab from her ACL injury. In the meantime, she is making time to assess what her role is on the Fever and she has come to a startling realization. Essentially, Cunningham believes it […]

Undoubtedly, Cooper Flagg is being hyped up as one of the greats in the making. Nevertheless, ESPN appears to be following Public Enemy’s advice by not believing the hype. Among ESPN’s 100 top players, Flagg made the list at 52, but didn’t crack the top 50. Overall, Flagg is being assessed as bearing the weight […]

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey can start the season with a clear conscience after agreeing to a $100 million contract for four years. Despite the dollar amount, ESPN appears to not think too highly of Giddey. On Tuesday, ESPN officially released its NBA rankings of the 100 best players, and Giddey was not there, per […]

The Chicago Bears are fresh off their first win of the season over the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. A significant reason for that victory was the performance of QB Caleb Williams. Altogether, he finished the game completing 19 of 28 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns. Additionally, Williams achieved a career-high passing rate of 142.6. […]

Back in August, Keegan Bradley was on the verge of not being named Ryder Cup captain for Team USA. However, he was given the honor and is using his personal story to fuel the fire for the Americans, despite not being a playing captain. As a result, Bradley will not be hitting the fairways at […]

On Sunday, Ben Johnson secured his first win as the Chicago Bears head coach. Ultimately, the Bears played their best football thus far and came away on top by a score of 31-14. A massive relief after back-to-back losses that called into question whether the Bears were actually turning a new leaf. This weekend, Chicago […]

On Sunday, there were plenty of takeaways from the Chicago Bears defeating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Among those was the dominating performance of QB Caleb Williams. Another notable aspect is that it was Ben Johnson’s first win as Bears head coach. But one of the plays that generated attention was when Bears’ CB Tyrique Stevenson […]

From the start of the season, there is a prominent fixture at North Carolina football games. It is none other than Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, being there to show support. One of those who doesn’t like it is former NFL coach Jon Gruden. On Monday, Gruden expressed his dismissiveness towards Hudson being on the […]

Though he plays for the Rams, DL Aaron Donald is still in contact with the University of Pittsburgh. In 2019, he gave a hefty seven-figure donation to the university. All in an effort to help bolster recruitment, renovate facilities, and student-athlete development. On Monday, it was confirmed that Donald will be making his return to […]

The anticipation for the union between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift is beyond palpable. Plus, there is anticipation as to when Swift will attend a Chiefs game this year after the engagement that broke the internet. One of those getting in on the action is “Primetime” himself, Deion Sanders. On Monday, Sanders appeared on the […]

Seattle Storm veteran Nneka Ogwumike continues to etch her place in history. On Monday, she added another dimension to her legacy by winning her 4th Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, per Khristina Williams of In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams. Additionally, Ogwumike is the only player in WNBA history to win the award four […]

On Friday, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw partially called it quits after finishing his final regular-season start. This comes after he announced he will be retiring after the end of this season, following a nearly 20-year career with the Dodgers. The Dodgers defeated the SF Giants 6-3. A game in which Kershaw finished with six strikeouts […]

Recently, Tom Brady came under scrutiny for showing up in the Raiders’ coaching booth during Monday Night Football. Raising questions about a conflict of interest given that Brady is a part owner of the Raiders organizations and as a result he received criticism. Skip Bayless criticized Brady for being an owner and an analyst on […]

At this point, the San Diego Padres are poised to find themselves in October for the second year in a row. Their playoff appearance in 2024 led manager Mike Shildt to sign a two-year contract extension until the 2027 season. Clearly, he is doing something right. But when asked about his time as a player, […]

On Friday, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitched his final regular season at Dodger Stadium. As the icing on the cake, the Dodgers clinched a playoff spot in their quest to repeat as World Series champions. Afterward, Kershaw received nothing but adulation from the fans. Additionally, he got major props from at least one […]

In his final regular-season start with the Dodgers at home, Clayton Kershaw didn’t disappoint. On Friday, he pitched 4.1 innings and struck out 6 in a 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. In the process, the Dodgers clinched a playoff spot for the 13th consecutive season and a shot at repeating as World Series […]