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The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning the playoffs, not knowing if LeBron James is up to speed. But they are trying to quell concerns by getting their fans psyched up for Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers officially released an elaborate hype video on their X page to do so. The post’s title […]

Since Arizona switched from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 conference, the last two years have seen various changes. A major one, of course, is Caleb Love leaving with the support of coach Tommy Loyd.  Now, change is coming from the top down of the women’s basketball program.   According to ESPN.com, Arizona women’s basketball hired […]

The Dallas Wings are riding high after selecting Paige Bueckers in the WNBA draft. While Bueckers is looking ahead to what is anticipated to be a high-profile rookie season, UConn hasn’t left her heart or mind.   Scott Polacek of Bleacher Report reported that Bueckers expressed a sense of “pride” playing for one of the most […]

One week after South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley made the shocking decision to enter the transfer portal, she is now speaking out about her choice. On Thursday, she posted on her Instagram expressing her appreciation for the Gamecocks and coach Dawn Staley.  “I want to begin by thanking my hometown of Columbia, SC,” she posted. […]

 Almost one year after LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne returned for her final year of eligibility, her career has ended.  On Friday, Dunne made it official with a simple statement on X.  “out gymnastics it’s been real… and of course forever LSU!” she posted.  ✌️ out gymnastics it’s been real… and of course forever LSU!💜 — […]

Tennis legend Serena Williams has offered wisdom to Caitlin Clark on handling her meteoric rise to stardom. She is all too familiar with this stardom, dating back to when she and her sister Venus exploded onto the tennis scene in the 1990s. But it didn’t stop there. Williams’s appreciation for Clark was fully expressed as one […]

The Baltimore Orioles raised concerns about pitcher Grayson Rodriguez after he sustained an elbow injury during spring training. Those concerns are now heightened following a serious setback. On Thursday, Rodriguez was scratched from a bullpen session due to a sore shoulder, per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. He will undergo an MRI on his shoulder. Rodriguez […]

Sports personality Colin Cowherd is still furious that Caitlin Clark is not among Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2025. He held firm to his feelings on Thursday’s episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd. One day later and @ColinCowherd still cannot believe that Time Magazine left Caitlin Clark off their list of the […]

Tuesday night’s matchup in the NBA Play-In Tournament between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies was a doozy until the end, so much so that Warriors star Steph Curry and coach Steve Kerr embraced in triumph after a 121-116 victory. But the tantalizing part came in the final two minutes on a pair […]

Even though fans criticized the WNBA for not promoting the 2025 Draft, the league managed to attract strong viewership. The 2025 WNBA Draft brought in enough viewers to become the second-most-watched draft in league history, per ESPN.  The draft averaged 1.25 million viewers and was the most viewed program across all television among the male 18-34 […]

Dallas Wings fans are showing their love for WNBA draftee Paige Beuckers by purchasing tickets at record rates. Some expect Bueckers to have a Caitlin Clark impact on the franchise. Speaking of which, the two phenoms will compete for the first time as professionals on June 27, per the Dallas Wings’ official X page. The […]

It remains a possibility that Kendrick Lamar will participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. However, the famed Dodger Stadium will officially be an Olympic venue. The historic stadium will host select events, per Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times. Baseball, softball, beach volleyball, and cricket will be among the events […]

In blunt fashion, Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison had no regrets about trading Luka Doncic during a restricted press conference on Tuesday. However, he received pushback from Mavericks fans who still hold him in contempt for the blockbuster Doncic and Anthony Davis trade in February. When asked why the Mavericks didn’t receive more compensation, […]

After their Final Four run, Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl began targeting the top transfers in the portal. Ultimately, they snatched a big one up from a conference rival, no less. On Tuesday, Mississippi State junior forward KeShawn Murphy officially committed to Auburn, per Joe Tipton of On3Sports. He had the choice to return to […]

Even though West Virginia basketball was snubbed from the NCAA tournament, they at least made up for it by snatching up the nation’s best player in three-point makes.  The Mountaineers acquired the talents of Chattanooga guard Honor Huff in the transfer portal on Saturday, per On3Sports.com. This year, he led the nation with 131 three-pointers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got the best out of pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who threw a shout-out against the Chicago Cubs in a 3-0 win on Friday. He pitched six scoreless scoreless innings and struck out nine hitters.  But in the eyes of World Series MVP Freddie Freeman, Yamamoto is out to prove himself even more […]

Duke basketball freshman sensation Cooper Flagg became a special club member after winning the 2025 Wooden Award as the best college basketball player. A club that includes the likes of Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, and Zion Williamson.  He was more than gracious when accepting the honor, per Mark Medina of Sportskeeda.  “I don’t think I […]

There is something to say about being at the right place at the right time. Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has arrived at the right place following the announcement of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s $500 contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cubs acquired Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros this past […]

Despite recent struggles, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham expressed confidence in his team’s ability to finish the season strong. With the playoffs approaching, he is slated to be a key figure. Cunningham is being referred to as the best player in an upcoming first-round series against the New York Knicks, per David Dennis of ESPN’s […]

. The St. Louis Cardinals may be starting the season a little sluggish with a 5-7 record. But they have seen a strong performance from second baseman Brendan Donovan, whom the Cardinals were rumored to be trading to the Cleveland Guardians last year. Donovan is tearing it up, batting .375, with 18 hits, two home runs, and […]

Former Texas football wide receiver Isaiah Bond once boldly claimed to be the fastest player in the NFL combine last month. A month later, he is now facing accusations of being involved in a serious crime. Bond turned himself in to the Frisco police department in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday on an outstanding warrant, per […]

The Milwaukee Brewers kept their secret weapon a secret until the right moment. At the beginning of spring training, outfielder Jackson Chourio was very quiet about his goals for the year. But who would have thought he would be putting up numbers equivalent to the likes of the Great Bambino? Over a three-game stretch, Chourio […]

Four days after the UConn women’s basketball team won its 12th national championship in program history, one of its young guards decided to opt out. On Thursday, sophomore guard Qadence Samuels entered the transfer portal, per Talia Goodman of On3Sports. Samuels finished the season averaging 1.3 points and 5.1 minutes per game. Last year, Samuel […]

On Wednesday, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki attended Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas and was caught on camera engaging in what has become a controversial celebration.  According to the Hater Report, he was seen with sports journalist Taylor Rooks happily reenacting the guns-and-grenade celebration popularized by Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.  https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1910139504536469688 Nowitzki was smiling […]

The Toronto Raptors have one of the most rabid fan bases in the NBA. Their passion runs deep, and former Raptors players such as Fred Van Fleet speak highly of them even when playing for another team.  The team has been a significant staple in Canada since 1995, and fans clamor for the experience to […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sees Luka Doncic as an inspiration. That deep, abiding appreciation for what Doncic has brought to the Lakers was fully displayed during an emotional tribute from his former team.  The Lakers are in a tough battle with Doncic’s former team, the Dallas Mavericks. Before […]

The Denver Nuggets shocked the NBA after the abrupt firing of coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. This comes as the Nuggets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference. One of those shocked by the move was NBA legend Magic Johnson. In a post on X, Johnson made his feelings known and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hope to snatch up Aaron Rodgers. But in the meantime, they are more than happy to welcome Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders to their facilities. On Tuesday, the Steelers officially confirmed that Sanders will be visiting on Thursday, per Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Sanders has been highly touted as a potential top pick in […]

It is not enough to say that Miami quarterback Cam Ward is on par with former No. 1 pick Baker Mayfield. Some are going so far as to compare him to the likes of former QB Drew Brees. Ward possesses the tangibles that made Brees a great quarterback per Chase Daniel of The Athletic. “You’ve […]

In a span of two days, Sacramento Kings forward Zach LaVine’s history-making exploits continue to amaze. One day, he achieved the most points in franchise history without any free throw attempts. The next, he outdid himself one better.  On Monday, LaVine made more history by becoming the first Kings player to score 35 points in […]

It’s funny how things can radically change in a matter of seconds. As was the case last night when the Cleveland Cavaliers showed vulnerabilities as the Eastern Conference’s top seed with a loss to the Sacramento Kings 120-113. The loss denied the Cavs a franchise record of 67 wins.  The most notable moment was when […]

After all the hype surrounding their seemingly imminent signing of Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed someone, but it wasn’t the former New York Jets quarterback. On Monday, the Steelers surprised most by re-signing offensive lineman Calvin Anderson to a two-year contract, per Around the NFL.  Anderson has been in the NFL since 2019, playing […]

The trajectory of Golden State Warriors Draymond Green’s hard foul against LeBron James to a stellar 30-minute performance against the Denver Nuggets has been remarkable—so remarkable that Green was at a loss for words.  After the Warriors defeated the Nuggets 118-104 on Friday, Green jokingly mentioned his former teammate Klay Thompson to explain his lack […]

It was quite a Friday night for Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramirez, who hit three home runs in an 8-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels. He was riding so high from that feat that he responded superbly.  When asked what transpired, Ramirez provided a simple reaction that perfectly encapsulated the moment, per MLB.com.  “Home run […]

In a few weeks, Kansas City Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino injured his hamstring and shortly thereafter made team history.  On Friday, Pasquantino solidified his place in the history books by becoming the first Royal to hit a three-run single since George Brett in 1985, per Sarah Langs of MLB.com. The moment came in the 8th […]

After Alabama basketball was steamrolled by Duke in the Elite Eight, their sophomore forward Mouhamed Dioubate announced he wouldn’t be returning.  Dioubate entered the transfer portal on Friday, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. “I would like to thank Coach Oats and the rest of the coaching staff, all the supporting staff, and the […]

It is clear as day that Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story has come around following a minor injury sustained in spring training. So much so that he helped introduce a new fun celebration when hitting a home run at Fenway Park.  It debuted after he smashed a 364-foot three-run homer over the Green Monster […]

Though Tennessee basketball lost in the Elite Eight to Houston, they gained a new volunteer, who is now a former Maryland top guard and fellow Tennessian Ja’Kobi Gillespie, via the transfer portal.   According to Joe Tipton of On3Sports, the junior guard, born in Greeneville, officially committed to Tennessee on Friday. He entered the transfer portal […]

This year, the Los Angeles Angels have their hopes set on at least two things. First, they hope Mike Trout will have an MVP season, and the other, to keep their Los Angeles moniker from the Mayor of their former host city. Mayor Ashleigh Aitken announced on Friday her intentions to request that the team reverts […]