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On Monday, television viewers got a glimpse of Tom Brady as they had never seen before. During the Raiders/Chargers game, Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, was captured in the coaching booth wearing a headset. Immediately, questions arose as to whether the team owner had a position in the coaching booth and was potentially […]

Even though the Dallas Wings had a losing record, their rookie sensation Paige Bueckers is all smiles. On Tuesday, Bueckers was officially named the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Afterward, fans swarmed social media, singing the praises of Bueckers. From the moment she touched the floor, Paige’s game spoke for itself. Buckets in rhythm, […]

On Monday, Giannis Antetokounmpo helped lead Greece to a bronze medal at EuroBasket. A 92-89 victory over Finland that was emotional to say the least with Giannis in tears following the win. However, his triumph was marred by tragedy. After Greece lost to Turkey in the semifinal, Giannis’s wife, Mariah, received a vicious message on […]

On Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the NL East in a comeback victory over the L.A. Dodgers. As they look to the playoffs, they have all the necessities needed to go far. They got a solid core at the plate with Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Alec Bohm. While they can certainly swing […]

The 2025 Ryder Cup is really heating up. U.S. captain Keegan Bradley exchanged words with Rory McIlroy after Mcllory made a few comments.  Meanwhile, Team Europe has a few tricks up its sleeve when it comes to dealing with the rowdy crowd at Bethpage Black, per NBC Sports/Associated Press. As a way to block out […]

On Sunday, Toronto Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage generated laughs when he was called up. The following day, he was laughing all the way to the bank.  On Monday, Yesavage put on a solid showing in his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. In the 4th inning, Yesevage struck […]

On Monday, NFL legend Tom Brady announced he was competing in a Flag Football tournament in Saudi Arabia next March. Furthermore, he will be playing alongside other NFL greats, including Saquon Barkley, CeeCee Lamb, and former teammate Rob Gronkowski, to name a few.  Afterward, Brady took to social media to psyche fans up following his […]

The Houston Texans and especially CJ Stroud are looking to bounce back from their 14-9 loss to the LA Rams in Week 1. On Monday, they will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which will be broadcast on Monday Night Football on ESPN.  Prior to the game, Stroud led fans in on some of his unusual […]

Next March, Tom Brady will compete in a Flag Football tournament in Saudi Arabia. Afterward, Brady seemingly hinted at the possibility of him competing in the first-ever Flag Football Olympics in 2028, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.  “We’ll see,” Brady said. “Let’s see how this game goes.” Tom Brady announced today that he is […]

The Chicago Bears’ 31-point loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday was as painful as it got. Many are pointing the finger at coach Ben Johnson for not developing a comprehensive offensive strategy, which led to a poor performance.  Altogether, the Bears turned the ball over numerous times, their offensive line was intact, and they […]

New York Mets legend Mike Piazza is still much a part of the team. Even though he retired from the league in 2007 after playing 16 seasons. Nobody would know that his best years were behind him based on him taking batting practice before the Mets’ Saturday game against the Texas Rangers, per Yahoo Sports. […]

WNBA legend Candace Parker gave her all to the University of Tennessee. Her heart is deeply intertwined with the state that helped lead to back-to-back national championships in 2007 and 2008. On Saturday, Parker was the guest of honor on ESPN’s College GameDay before No. 15 Tennessee taking on No.6 Georgia. Candace Parker tried to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has had quite a week and a half. Last Saturday, Yamamoto was denied a no-hitter with one out against the Baltimore Orioles. In the process, he etched his name into the history books. Yamamoto became the first Dodgers pitcher to fall short of a no-hitter with one out since […]

Though she plays for the Indiana Fever, Sophie Cunningham still has a place in her heart for Missouri. On Saturday, Cunningham reflected on the news that she will be inducted into the Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame, per the Fever X page. “I did get inducted to the Hall of Fame, but I promise you […]

On Friday, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Angels courtesy of a big homer by catcher Mitch Garver. He broke a 1-1 tie in the 7th inning with a home run. As a result, the Mariners are locked in a tie with the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West at 80-68. […]

At crunch time, the Toronto Blue Jays are marching towards October with a vengeance. Particularly, they are relying on the power of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to get them to the promised land.  On Friday, that was proven to be the case in a 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, per MLB. Not only did the […]

On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. A series in which some players remain hobbled as a result of injury.  Before the first game, the Cardinals provided news about the status of four of their players, per Katie Woo of The Athletic. Altogether, utility player Brendan Donovan and […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has been battling a shoulder injury. Nevertheless, Yankees GM Brian Cashman staked a claim that he was still his shortstop, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.  “Yeah, I think he’s a good player, Boone said. “This year notwithstanding, I think he’s got a lot of positive abilities and, this […]

For all the talk about Luka Doncic at EuroBasket, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was not to be forgotten. His efforts helped lead Turkey past Poland and onto the semifinals.  He finished with a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Additionally, Sengun became the youngest player to achieve a triple-double at EuroBasket […]

With so much drama with Ketel Marte, it’s hard being the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Friday, the Diamondbacks are set to take on the Minnesota Twins on the road in a three-game series.  Meanwhile, Marte is coming off a recent foot injury against the SF Giants on Wednesday. However, he is expected to be in the […]

It’s been an outstanding WNBA season for the veteran A’ja Wilson and rookie Paige Bueckers. Essentially, both of them left an indelible impression as Wilson could win her 4th MVP and Bueckers is likely to be named Rookie of the Year. However, the Associated Press has given them their props, according to Mitchell Hansen of […]

Throughout his career, Mark Cuban became one of the most innovative NBA owners. He helped to elevate the Dallas Mavericks into a championship-winning team and fostered a fan-friendly environment. Along the way, he used data analytics and strategy that enabled him to become a one-of-a-kind owner. One who was accessible and conveyed a common man […]

The Las Vegas Aces are steamrolling, and A’ja Wilson is playing a major role. On Thursday, Wilson surpassed Breanna Stewart for the third-most points scored in a single season at 937. In the process, the Aces finished the regular season with their 16th consecutive game. They defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 103-75 and await the […]

Although Arizona State basketball is bringing back Bobby Hurley as coach, it will do so under a dark cloud. On Thursday, Arizona State was listed among six other schools whose players are under investigation for gambling activities, per Ralph D. Russo of The Athletic. Thirteen basketball players at Arizona State and Temple are being looked […]

As Ohio State football prepares to take on Ohio, its President is looking long ahead to something else. On Thursday, Ohio State president Ted Carter spoke about what the future of athletics looks like regarding revenue sharing in the Big Ten, per Steve Berkowitz of USA Today. In an interview, Carter mentioned how he didn’t […]

Before the Toronto Blue Jays became a potent force, there was the Montreal Expos, who ruled baseball in Canada. Now their story will be told in an upcoming Netflix documentary entitled “Who Killed the Montreal Expos?”, per Christopher Hudspeth of Netflix. The documentary is set for release Oct. 21. It delves deep into the ins […]

After the Philadelphia Eagles lost 24-20 to the Dallas Cowboys in their season opener, concerns arose about WR A.J. Brown. Though he sustained a hamstring injury, he was not placed on the injured list. On Thursday, Brown defused any concerns about his well-being, per Sportsradio 94 WIP. Essentially, Brown explained the strategy that led him […]

On Wednesday, the heroics of Luka Doncic weren’t enough as Slovenia was eliminated from the EuroBasket tournament. Though he scored 39 points, Slovenia lost to Germany 99-91 in the quarterfinal. Afterward, Donic was vehemently disheartened by the end result, per the Balkin-based outlet Merdian Sports and Hoops Hype. “I’m angry, 100 percent angry,” he said. […]

On Aug. 28, Missouri QB Sam Horn sustained a serious injury during their 61-6 victory over Central Arkansas. Ultimately, he fractured his tibia in his right leg on his first snap in the first quarter. He was out indefinitely and didn’t suit up for No. 25 Missouri’s defeat over Kansas on Sept. 6. On Wednesday, […]

On Sept. 13, Alabama WR Ryan Williams will mark his return following his absence due to a concussion. He will be making his way back in time for No.19 Alabama’s Week 3 matchup against Wisconsin. Pete Nakos of On3Sports.com confirmed the news of his return on Wednesday. Additionally, head coach Kalen DeBoer provided updates on the […]

It looks as though LeBron James did not write an op-ed piece for Chinese state media. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, sources said that James didn’t submit an op-ed to the People’s Daily. Instead, accurate quotes attributed to James were made while conducting group interviews with reporters. All this while he was on […]

The Indiana Fever have solidified their playoff position. With the Playoffs beginning on Sunday, the 6th-seeded Fever will take on the 3rd-seeded Atlanta Dream. Much to the delight of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Though she will not be playing due to a season-ending ACL injury, she is looking forward to the matchup. A matchup she […]

On Tuesday, the Indiana Fever concluded the regular season by defeating the Minnesota Lynx 83-72. They did so before a supportive crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. In the process, they managed to finish the season with 24 wins, the most in franchise history. One of those relishing in the history was Fever guard Lexie […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama had quite an active summer. Though he didn’t play for France in the EuroBasket tournament, he nevertheless made the most of it. On his Instagram, Wemby posted a series of pictures under the caption of “summer shenanigans’ Among the pictures included were of him working out with NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James is lending his voice to the NBA’s involvement in China. He is doing so in the form of a rare opinion piece written for Chinese state media, per ESPN. In writing for the People’s Daily newspaper, James outlined his case for basketball being used as a diplomatic tool. This […]

The Chicago Bears’ season opener on Monday brought on the heartbreak. A season with supposed promise got off with much of the same old same old. They not only lost to the Minnesota Vikings 27-24, but there were glaring reasons for concern for what could lie ahead. Most notably, the performance of kicker Cairo Santos. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Naz Reid is reeling from the murder of his sister Toraya Reid. Over the weekend, Torya, 28, was found dead in her apartment complex in Jackson, New Jersey. According to officials, Shaquille Green, 29, has been charged with her murder, with whom she was reportedly dating. On Monday, former Timberwolves teammate Karl-Anthony […]

In late August, West Virginia football player Jimmori Robinson came out victorious over the NCAA in an eligibility case. Now he is expected to hit the field come Week 3, per Mike Casazza of 24/7 Sports. During Week 3, West Virginia is set to take on Pittsburgh in what is known as the Backyard Brawl.  […]

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is pumped up for the new season. On Monday, he walked into Soldier Field wearing a Brian Urlacher jersey before taking on the Minnesota Vikings.  Additionally, Williams got the fans psyched up with some comments he made before the game, per the NFL on ESPN. In providing words of encouragement, […]