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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, […]

The Atlanta Dream is up and coming as a franchise. Various Dream players are expanding the scope of their game under new coach Karl Smesko as they seek to become a contending team.  That sense of cohesion is rubbing off on the players in unique ways, such as when Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, and Naz […]

The Boston Bruins are going hard on free agency after missing the playoffs. Under the best of circumstances, the Bruins get plenty out of acquiring new offensive players and resigning Morgan Geekie.  Under the worst of circumstances, the Bruins could lose top talent to free agency due to money issues. But for now, Boston can […]

On Friday, The New York Yankees received some good news about Jazz Chisholm Jr., who went out with an injury against the Kansas City Royals earlier this week.  Chisholm was seen taking ground balls and doing running drills before the game against the Boston Red Sox, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Yankees manager Aaron Boone […]

The Dallas Wings are struggling and hobbling. Before Friday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces, the Wings were deluged with multiple injury updates.  Among those questionable were DiJonai Carrington (shoulder), Myisha Hines-Allen (knee), and Maddy Siegrist (knee). But Carrington and Hines-Allen were cleared to play, per Joey Mistretta of Clutchpoints.  As for Siegrist, she will […]

Though the Chicago Sky are struggling, Angel Reese is thriving. At the BET Awards, Reese joined Serena Williams as the only two athletes to win Sportswoman of the Year three times. Reese was nominated alongside Dawn Staley, Coco Gauff, Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, and Claressa Shields. Speaking of Shields, the legendary boxer took to social […]

In late March, former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner’s 14-year-old son Miller passed away. Tragically, Miller became severely ill during a family vacation in Costa Rica.  Afterward, Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department (OIJ) opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death. As of now, the investigation remains open, and Miller’s death potentially could […]

The New York Knicks seemed destined to go all the way in the NBA Playoffs. However, the Knicks were upset by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals in six games.  Shooting guard Josh Hart still maintains that the Knicks would have won, per Hoops Hype. On the Roommates Show with Jalen Brunson, Hart said […]

By all measures, former NBA player Tracy McGrady was one of the NBA’s most significant “what ifs.” He was a player with tremendous talent but found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.  However, that doesn’t mean that “T Mac” doesn’t know talent when he sees it. He was bold enough to bring […]

There’s virtually no stopping Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. The man known as “PCA” is on a historic pace this season to join the exclusive 40/40 club, hitting 40 home runs and stealing 40 bases.  On Thursday, Crow-Armstrong was amazed at himself after hitting an unorthodox home run in the Cubs 3-2 win over […]

The Indiana Fever are mudding through the waters without Caitlin Clark. On May 26, Clark went out due to a quad injury for an expected two period.  On Thursday, the Fever provided an update on when they can expect Clark to be back in action, per Michael Voepel of ESPN. The hope is for Clark […]

After being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, WR Travis Hunter was faced with high expectations to hit his stride from the opening bell. However, it’s likely that Hunter won’t live up to the hype after all.  Nevertheless, he closed out the Jaguars mini-camp brimming with confidence. The versatile player didn’t play both offense and defense […]