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In April, former MLB player Alex Rodriguez finalized a deal to become part owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx.  On Wednesday, the sale of both organizations from Glen Taylor was officially approved by NBA governors, per ESPN. In all, it was the culmination of a process that was four years in the making.  […]

Four days ago, the San Diego Padres got into a scuffle with the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Tuesday, they bore witness to another fracas, albeit of a different sort. Starting pitcher Ryan Berger took a line drive to his side in the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals. Ultimately, he had to leave the game. […]

In late May, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz set a Statcast record with two home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers. One of those homers reached 122.9 miles per hour, the hardest hit ball in the Statcast era. Ironically, a month later, against the Brewers, he made a name for himself in a different way. However, […]

On Tuesday, things turned ugly during the Chicago White Sox game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. A fan insulted Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte by invoking the name of his late mother. The incident left Marte in tears, and the fan was removed. On Wednesday, the White Sox officially announced that fan will be banned indefinitely […]

Eight years ago, Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte lost his mother. During the 2023 NLCS, Marte dedicated his MVP performance to her memory. Unfortunately, his grief resurfaced on Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox when a fan hurled insults towards Marte. The fan invoked his late mother, leaving Marte in tears, per Nick Piecoro […]

The Chicago Cubs are faced with a dilemma involving Kyle Tucker. They could seek to extend his contract or trade him before the July 31 deadline. Tucker is slated to become a free agent after this season. The Cubs are currently 46-33 and in 1st place in the National League Central Division. Tucker is batting […]

Since 2024, the Athletics have been playing in Sacramento before they move to Las Vegas for the 2028 MLB season. On Tuesday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred provided an update on the construction of a new ballpark in Las Vegas. He tapped into the Athletics’ history in Oakland and expects the new stadium to usher in […]

It was arguably the most heartbreaking sight of the NBA Finals. The moment when Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7  left fans shaken. One of those fans was fellow NBA player Paul George. The 76ers guard emphatically stated on his podcast, Podcast P with Paul George, he knew how bad […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams’ affinity for Kobe Bryant is no secret. He grew up a fan of the late Lakers legend and was excited about playing in Los Angeles at the Staples Center, now the Crypto.com Center. After winning the NBA championship, Williams walked into the Thunder’s parade donning a shirt emblazoned with […]

NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is eternally grateful for all it took for the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA title. A journey he looks forward to telling his baby son, Ares Alexander, one day. On Tuesday, Alexander spoke movingly on ESPN about what the championship means to him as a father, per Hoops Hype. […]

Kevin Durant, fresh off his blockbuster trade to the Houston Rockets, isn’t feeling all the love, at least not from former NFL linebacker turned FS1 host Emmanuel Acho. Acho shared his “legacy formula” on Monday’s episode of The Facility when assessing the best players in the NBA. His formula consisted of the number of championships won […]

Anyone and everyone who saw Caitlin Clark make her return to the floor following a two-week hiatus could tell she hadn’t skipped a beat. Last Saturday, Clark was hitting shot after shot and finished with 32 points and the Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty 102-88. One of those admirers soaking it in was […]

Wherever Kevin Durant ends up is anyone’s guess. The Phoenix Suns may look for a trade deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves if all the pieces of the puzzle align. Meanwhile, he has some scores to settle with whatever time he may have left with the Suns. On Friday, the parody account NBA Central posted a […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Eric Robinson, a few weeks after the Hurricanes lost to the eventual champion Florida Panthers in the NHL Eastern Conference Finals. Robinson officially committed to a four-year $6.8 million contract extension, per the Hurricanes’ official website. In addition, General Manager Eric Tulsky will pay Robinson an Average Annual Value […]

The Kansas City Royals have endured recent struggles, including a five-game losing streak. Infielder Bobby Witt Jr. was blunt after a June 14 loss to the Athletics. “We have to figure something out, he said, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. “We have to change something. So the time was now.” Nevertheless, Witt is having a […]

Before the on-field squabble between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, there was a squabble of another sort outside the ballpark. Before Thursday’s game, federal agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security set up shop outside Dodger Stadium. It led to outrage on social media and subsequent protests. The Dodgers initially said […]

In December, hope sprang eternal when Sammy Sosa sought to repair his relationship with the Cubs. On Friday, hope was kept alive by news that Sosa will make his first appearance at Wrigley Field in 21 years, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Cubs are scheduled to play the Seattle Mariners at 1:20 pm […]

After a solid but not superstar rookie year, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is preparing for his sophomore season. Along the way, Williams has refuted claims that he and his father coordinated a plan to avoid being drafted by the Bears.  Allegations made in Seth Wickersham’s upcoming book American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback.  […]

Though rain has delayed the Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Detroit Tigers, it hasn’t cooled down tensions. On Wednesday, fans expressed outrage at a delayed match-up between Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes due to bad weather.  Thus leading to a doubleheader on Thursday. The Tigers won the first game 9-2. As the second game remains […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to win the NBA title in Game 6 on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. Thunder forward Chet Holmgren isn’t letting a tweaked ankle from Game 5 keep him down.  Instead, he is channeling his focus towards the task at the end, and that is winning it all on […]

On Wednesday, New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto closed in on joining Mickey Mantle in the history books. On Thursday, the book was open, Soto’s name was written in, and the ink was dry.  Soto picked up his 1,000 career hit in the Mets game against the Atlanta Braves. It came in the form of […]

WNBA legend Sue Bird was recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame—a culmination point for a legendary college, international, and professional career.  Now she has more time to enjoy the current state of the game, not just the WNBA, but Unrivaled. On Thursday’s episode of the Straight to Cam Podcast, Sue told host and […]

The Minnesota Lynx are one of the dominant teams in the WNBA with an 11-1 record. A significant factor in their success is Napheesa Collier’s play, though she’s out with a back injury sustained on Tuesday.  With the Commissioner’s Cup game against the Indiana Fever on July 1, the Lynx provided a crucial status report […]

It is do or die for the Indiana Pacers as they trail 3-2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. Their chances of forcing a Game 7 will, in part, depend on the health of Tyrese Haliburton, who sustained a strained right calf following their Game 5 loss on Monday.  However, Haliburton isn’t […]

On Thursday, Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova, who won the 2023 Berlin Open, declared her official retirement from the WTA, according to ESPN. Kvitova, 35, was recently granted a wild card from Wimbledon. Even though unranked, she can compete in the tournament scheduled for June 30 to July 13.  Later on, Kvitova intends to close […]

Lately, Nike has been dishing out new sneakers. A combination of retro style merged with contemporary sensibilities. The latest athlete to get in on the action is Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.  On Thursday, Nike officially announced the release of a limited edition sneaker featuring Chiles, per Erin Lassner of The Hollywood Reporter. Chiles will have […]

Aside from outfielder Kike Hernandez speaking out, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been silent about the ongoing U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) raids. However, they appear to be changing course.  On Thursday, the Dodgers are set to announce plans for how they will assist immigrant communities impacted, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. […]

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes is at her all-star best. Recently, Sykes reached 3,000 career points and is making a strong case to play in the All-Star game in Indianapolis on July 19. As for making a case, Sykes is making a case to be reunited with her Unrivaled teammates. She posted pictures on X, […]

The New York Yankees are the most legendary team in baseball history. Over the years, the Yankees produced some of the greatest players of all time. Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Berra, Ford, Munson, Mattingly, Jeter, and Judge. Aside from the players, they have produced some of the most excellent managers ever. Miller Huggins, Joe McCarthy, […]

More and more is being known about the infamous Malice at the Palace brawl in 2004 between the Pacers and Pistons. Stephen Jackson recently apologized to teammate Reggie Miller for his role in the melee over twenty years later. The moment derailed the Pacers and Miller’s chances at winning a championship. As a result, Miller […]

WNBA legend Sue Bird is taking all these in stride. First, Bird was officially inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday. Plus she is thrilled at the exposure the league is getting, even in the most least expected ways. When word got out that the WNBA was joked about on the popular parody […]

In late April, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard tore his Achilles and had to sit out for the playoffs. While Lillard recently posted an encouraging video on social media of his recovery, Bucks coach Doc Rivers is being extremely cautious. During an appearance on the Bill Simmons Podcast, Rivers said outright he is not involved […]

The Chicago Bears are hoping to put the whole Caleb Williams not wanting to play for them controversy behind them. Coach Ben Johnson is actively looking to improve Williams’ skills during minicamp and stave off any speculation of discontent. However, the controversy remains lurking in the shadows, waiting to emerge. On Tuesday, it came out […]

The question over who the greatest NBA players of all time are is hotly debated. Oftentimes, greatness is predicated squarely on championships won, but not to LeBron James. Even though he’s won four titles, success is much more than that to him. On the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash, […]

The excitement surrounding Shohei Ohtani pitching for the first time with the Los Angeles Dodgers is palpable. The fans have been waiting anxiously for the moment to happen, and it happened on Monday against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani’s first pitch had fans pulling out their phones to capture it for posterity, according to Fliff. […]

In 1969, man walked on the moon, Woodstock rocked the world, and Joe Namaith guaranteed a Super Bowl win. In addition, the “Miracle Mets” won their first World Series in franchise history, one of the most improbable runs in all of sports.  One of their members, relief pitcher Ron Taylor, died on Monday at the […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is still reeling from the Desmond Bane trade; a move that could drastically impact his own trade market. On Monday, Durant took to social media to post a quirky response to Bane entering the Orlando Magic’s facility and engaging in a “dap” with head coach Jamahl Mosley.  “They heard this […]

A few months ago, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs underwent knee surgery that ended his season. While in recovery, he is still getting noticed, but in the most unexpected of ways.  On Monday, Suggs appeared on ESPN’s NBA Today to discuss his cousin Tyrese Haliburton’s performance in the NBA Finals, per NBA Central. But the […]

In late May, Kentucky basketball standout Otega Oweh decided to forgo the NBA draft and return for his final season, much to the delight of coach Marc Pope, who cried when he got the news.  Not only is Oweh returning to Lexington, but he is also getting paid for it. Oweh, much like the NCAA, […]