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In the aftermath of Mike Shildt stepping down as the manager of the San Diego Padres, he has come forward with a startling revelation. On Wednesday, Shildt shared that he was barraged with death threats from sports bettors during the course of the season, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Additionally, the stress and toll […]

With the NBA season approaching, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has all eyes on him. At the same time, Flagg is being compared to past NBA greats. Among those are Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan. On Wednesday, another comparison was invoked featuring them of a former Duke Blue Devil, Grant Hill, per Tim MacMahon of […]

The Dodgers are in good hands when Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are at their peak. In the Wild Card series, they both made MLB history by each securing nine strikeouts and fewer than five hits in back-to-back starts. Now up 2-0 in the NLCS against the Brewers, Snell and Yamamoto achieved history together again […]

With two wins under their belt in the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers are inching toward a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. While the Dodgers are surging, Shohei Ohtani is struggling. That’s right, Ohtani is not necessarily at his best. In Game 1, Ohtani went 0-for-2 and walked three times in a 2-1 victory. On […]

For 11 years, Christen Press became one of the most passionate soccer players around. Now her time with the USWNT and the NWSL has officially come to a close. On Wednesday, Press, 37, expressed her emotions about walking away from the game, per Jeff Kassouf of ESPN. “I’m retiring from professional soccer, and I’ve decided […]

Back in February, the Chicago Bulls shocked the basketball world by announcing they were trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings. As part of that three-way trade, the Bulls snatched up guard Tre Jones. On the one hand, the Bulls gave up a highly effective offensive player. However, on the other hand, they are looking […]

It will be a while before anyone can say with certainty that Victor Wembanayama is one of the greatest players ever. However, he continues to show flashes of potential and has many years ahead of him. In the meantime, Wembanayama decided to join in the favorite tradition of every basketball fanatic, putting together their all-time […]

Is it possible the most decorated American gymnast is going for gold one more time? Well, it turns out Simone Biles will make her presence known at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. In what way? That remains to be seen. On Tuesday, Biles, 28, wouldn’t confirm whether she would compete or not, although she isn’t […]

If anyone in basketball knows how to produce talent, it is John Calipari. The current head coach of Arkansas has done and seen it all for 32 years at both the college and NBA levels. However, the 66-year-old is not calling it quits anytime soon, per Myron Medcalf of ESPN. Even with the recent retirements […]

On the day after the Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Commanders, a former NFL OT who played for both teams stepped down. After 10 years, Charles Leno Jr. took to Instagram to announce he was retiring from football, per Mike Garafalo of the NFL Network.  The timing of the announcement coincided with the second anniversary […]

Understandably, there is a tendency to want to overlook the preseason, at least from a fan’s perspective. However, it doesn’t matter when you are Ayo Dosunmu of the Chicago Bulls, who has something to prove.  As the Bulls move forward, a certain amount of focus will be placed on Dosunmu. The simple reason is that […]

On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers begin the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. A challenge that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is looking forward to.  Before the game, Roberts was interviewed by the team at Fox Sports about his preparations for the game. During that appearance, Roberts took some time out to have a little fun […]

During this preseason, Chicago Bulls leading scorer Coby White was out with a calf injury. On Monday, he and the organization received some good news. While he will likely not suit up for the remainder of the preseason, White is expected to be ready for opening night, per CBS Sports.  According to K.C. Johnson of […]

The ALCS between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners is underway with the Blue Jays up 1-0. And already, it is Toronto CF Daulton Varsho who finds a way to become a highlight reel.  In the top of the third inning, the game was tied at three. That is when Mariners third baseman […]

Recently, rumors have been circulating about the Chicago Bulls’ potential interest in trading veteran center Nikola Vucevic. The latest name being floated around as a possible replacement is Philadelphia 76ers 31-year-old big man Joel Embiid. According to Andrew Hanlon of Pippen Ain’t Easy, a potential trade of Vucevic for Embiid would shake up the NBA. […]

LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick thinks highly of guard Austin Reaves. So much so that Redick decided to bring up the name of a former player to make a comparison between him and Reaves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Redick linked Reaves and Jamal Crawford, which Reaves took as a compliment. “I haven’t heard […]

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has plenty on his hands this preseason. He is navigating the status of LeBron James, who will miss the start of the season due to injury. As a result, he is not putting up with BS coming at him from reporters about the preseason schedule, per Broderick Turner of […]

On Saturday, the Milwaukee Brewers put the Chicago Cubs away in the NLDS. Now, they prepare themselves to take on the LA Dodgers in the NLCS, which begins on Tuesday in Milwaukee. The Brewers have luck on their side as they went 6-0 against the Dodgers during the regular season, plus home-field advantage. Conversely, the […]

On the floor, South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts can score at will and grab rebounds. However, she fell victim to a torn ACL, which ended her senior season before it had even begun, per College Sports Network. Nevertheless, Kitts is choosing to stay optimistic by posting on Instagram, anticipating great things for the program. “Thank […]

On Sunday, the Seattle Mariners will face the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the ALCS. They are just coming off a thrilling ALDS victory over the Detroit Tigers. For Game 1, the Mariners have chosen right-hander Bryce Miller to be on the mound, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. This was shortly after it […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs will have a chance to move on or go home. They plan to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the NLDS and fulfill manager Craig Counsel’s prediction of “going to LA”. To pull off the comeback from 2-0, it will be up to left-hander Drew Pomeranz, per Bob […]

Someone is clearly not telling the truth on the Philadelphia Eagles. On the one hand, Saquon Barkley said there was a meeting between him, Jalen Hurts, and AJ Brown. Then there is Brown flatly denying there was a meeting. On all which speaks to a larger issue within the organization. Speaking of Brown, on Saturday, […]

The hype is real surrounding Oregon Football as they take on Indiana on Saturday. There was head coach Dan Lanning taking his shirt off on College Gameday and alumni Sabrina Ionescu being the guest picker. On Saturday’s pregame show, famed analyst Kirk Herbstreit pledged his allegiance to the Beaver State by hopping on a motorcycle […]

It is crunch time for the Detroit Tigers. They are looking to defeat the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the ALDS. As they seek to face the Toronto Blue Jays, one of their aces made a name for himself.  On Friday, Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal became a part of baseball lore, per MLB.com. Ultimately, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off their sweep of the Phillies in the NLDS. Now they are channeling their energies into the NLCS, with the Cubs or Brewers waiting in the wings. In the meantime, the Dodger blue is showing support for the purple and gold before the series begins.  On Friday, the Dodgers […]

For now, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is trying to get the best out of QB Drake Maye. As a result, he is not interested in answering questions about his future with the organization, per the New England Sports Fellow.  When asked about that, McDaniels said with a smile that the thought of […]

The odds are stacked against the Phoenix Mercury as they look to avoid a sweep in the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces. For instance, they will be without Satou Sabally due to a concussion. Plus, there is no stopping A’ja Wilson, who is on an absolute tear.  However, don’t say that to Kahleah […]

As the NBA begins, there is no denying that Stephen Curry remains one of the top players in the game. Even as the Golden State Warriors comprise an aging roster, they are still a top-contending team. One of the young guns who recognizes this is GM Mike Dunleavy Jr.  On Friday, Dunleavy made the declaration […]

According to Philadelphia Eagles WR AJ Brown, there was never a meeting between him, Jalen Hurts, and Saquon Barkley. Despite Barkley saying there was a meeting after the Eagles’ loss to the Denver Broncos last Sunday. Following the Eagles’ 34-17 loss to the New York Giants on Thursday, Brown took to social media to claim […]

For most athletes, getting into the Hall of Fame is the crown jewel. However, WR Steve Smith Sr., one of the greatest Carolina Panthers ever, it is not something he is gunning for. On Friday, Smith made the revelation that due to personal circumstances, he was happy he didn’t get the call from Canton, Ohio, […]

Amidst all the rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded, the Knicks are being considered an option. Imagine the thought of Giannis playing alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles Bridges, and Josh Hart. However, if the Knicks were to pursue that, they would have to give something up. But, the Knicks appear to draw the line when it […]

Chicago is bursting with momentum after the Cubs evened the score with the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. On Saturday, the Cubs have a chance to pull off a comeback from 2-0 and move on to the NLCS and face the LA Dodgers. Following their 6-0 Game 2 win at Wrigley Field, Kyle Tucker gave […]

The NY Giants wouldn’t have defeated the Philadelphia Eagles if not in part due to the sustained effort of RB Cam Skattebo. Altogether, he finished the game with three touchdowns on 19 carries for a total of 98 yards. In all, the Giants came away with a 34-17. Obviously, it was Skattebo who came out […]

When it comes to Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood, who recently signed a six-year $4.4 million contract extension, he goes global. In other words, he makes it a point to recruit international players, and he does so for a reason, according to The Field of 68.  Ultimately, Underwood says he sees something overseas that others […]

The relationship between WNBA players and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is fraught, to say the least. Indeed, Las Vegas Aces star and WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is aware of that.  On Thursday, just before the Aces look to sweep the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals on Friday, Wilson provided her take on what she would […]

If anyone can compliment Anthony Edwards on the Timberwolves, it is Joe Ingeles. He is just as brash and just as boisterous as Edwards is. However, his game is temporarily halted by a preseason injury, per Brett Siegel of Clutchpoints. On Thursday, Ingeles suffered a left groin strain and is expected to undergo an evaluation […]

Undeniably, the New York Yankees are heartbroken at being eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. A season with so much hope and expectation came to an end before a home crowd no less. So many factors can help explain the result. However, one former Yankees pitcher, Joba Chamberlain, offers insight into a […]

On Wednesday, the prediction that Coby White wouldn’t play in the Bulls’ preseason opener came true. However, something bigger appears to be at play. Ultimately, the Bulls may look to do two things. First, lead White down the path to return in time for the regular season start after dealing with a calf strain. Second, […]

As the LA Dodgers look to sweep the Phillies, manager Dave Roberts knew who to go to. On Wednesday, it will be up to Yoshinobu Yamamoto to give the green light to get the brooms out. For Roberts, he has the utmost confidence in Yamamoto to get the job done, per Dodgers Nation. “He is […]