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Candace Parker’s heart is still very much with Tennessee women’s basketball. Her time playing under the late great coach Pat Summit transformed her into the basketball legend she became. Recently, Parker praised her alma mater for partnering with Adidas, per Cora Hall of Knox News. “From my days rocking the orange and white to now […]

There’s no telling the story of the Pittsburgh Pirates without mentioning Roberto Clemente. Now his life will be told in an upcoming documentary, “Clemente,” set for release in theaters on Sept. 12, per  Alexandra Schonfeld of People Magazine. Sept.15 is also the official Roberto Clemente Day. It will also debut on the History Channel on […]

The Miami Marlins have a history-making rookie in CF Jakob Marsee. In early August, Marsee made history against the New York Yankees by becoming the only player to have four extra-base hits and four walks in his first three games.  In the process, the Marlins swept the Yankees for the first time since 2014.  On […]

Long before anyone knew, Caitlin Clark knew Taylor Swift was up to something. This was well before her announcing her new album on the Kelce Brothers’ New Heights podcast on Wednesday.  Now that the cat’s out of the bag, Clark is beyond thrilled at the release of The Life of a Showgirl, per her Instagram […]

The duo of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving created magic for the Cleveland Cavaliers. But after winning it all in 2016, Irving upped and left James and Cleveland to gain more control over his career.  All of which Irving is starting to come to terms with in a recent Livestream. Part of this process has […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff can’t catch a break. On Tuesday, Tony Gonsolin’s season came to an end as he will undergo elbow surgery.  Now, the Dodgers will be without top reliever Brock Stewart due to shoulder inflammation, per Sonja Chen of MLB.com. This came before the Dodgers lost to the Los Angeles Angels […]

In the last week, the Minnesota Lynx have accomplished two big things. First, they became the first WNBA team to clinch a playoff spot this season on Tuesday.  Second, they signed former New York Liberty guard Jayln Sherrod in exchange for Yvonne Anderson. On Wednesday, Sherrod spoke for the first time about joining the Lynx […]

Lately, WNBA legend Candace Parker has offered her unvarnished opinions on all things about the league. Especially, when it comes to critiquing the current cream of the crop. All of which is filtering through her podcast Post Moves alongside Fever center Aliyah Boston. On the latest episode, Parker provided her analysis of the battle for […]

The Connecticut Sun is going through a transition. Recently, Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca bought the WNBA franchise with the intent to relocate to Boston in 2027. But he’s got competition. On Wednesday, Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry matched Pagiluca’s $325 million bid to keep the franchise in Connecticut, per Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports. […]

In July, the Chicago Bears signed rookie WR Luther Burden III to a fully guaranteed contract. Now Chicago appears to be bearing the fruits of his labor. On Wednesday, Chicago coaches heaped praise on Burden, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. “Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III has earned strong praise over the last week for […]

This year, Kansas Football begins the season ranked in the top 10 of the Big 12. In the process, they got quite a helping hand. On Wednesday, global investment banker David Booth generously donated $300 million to the football program, per Max Olson of ESPN. Approximately $75 million of that gift will be used to […]

The future of the lowly New Orleans Pelicans is very much on the shoulders of Zion Williamson. GM Joe Dumars expects Williamson to be the face of the franchise. However, he’s faced criticisms of a perceived lack of dedication. Those critiques resurfaced with a recent photo of Williamson living it up, per Legion Hoops. “Zion […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is looking to pick up his home run excellence from July. On Tuesday, Ramirez hit two home runs against the Florida Marlins.  His second home run came in the 8th inning with the game tied at three. His long drive to right field put the Guardians up 4-3. Ultimately, […]

During a Kansas City Chiefs practice, QB Patrick Mahomes attempted to dunk over RB Kareem Hunt playfully. It was some light-hearted teasing amid a highly charged practice in preparation for the season.  Afterward, Hunt responded to Mahomes on social media in the most playful way imaginable. Essentially, Hunt called out Mahomes’ jumping abilities.  “There’s a […]

Notorious sports commentator Skip Bayless has a tempestuous relationship with the Dallas Cowboys. Bayless, known for his provocative persona, doesn’t hold back on the team he used to cover with the Dallas Morning News.  One of his favorite targets is Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Recently, Bayless seemed to give credit to Jones for what he does […]

Though the Minnesota Lynx aren’t playing on Tuesday, they can still come away victorious. Their depth filled roster, which is deep in talent, will be watching to see if they can be the first WNBA team to secure a playoff spot.  The Lynx can lock up their place in the postseason if either the Indiana […]

The success of the Chicago Bears will be predicated on the success of Caleb Williams. Coach Ben Johnson strategically chose not to start Williams this past Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.  Instead, the backup QBs took command as the Bears lost to the Dolphins 24-22. Afterward, questions arose about Johnson’s intentions with Williams.  Those questions […]

Even though Jalen Hurts is a Super Bowl-winning QB, like Rodney Dangerfield, he seems not to get any respect. According to The Athletic’s QB Tiers, he can barely crack the top ten. Among the top 10 QBs, Hurts is tied for 9th along with CJ Stroud of the Houston Texans. Furthermore, he falls behind the […]

The Baltimore Ravens knows how to produce some of the greatest players ever. Among them is the incomparable Ray Lewis. His presence within the organization was felt when he and Baltimore legend Michael Phelps attended Ravens practice on Tuesday. Special guests at today’s practice ‼️ pic.twitter.com/C6oi4WGpbm — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 12, 2025 Additionally, Ravens […]

Boston Red Sox star Alex Bregman did more than hit a big home run against the Houston Astros in a 7-6 loss on Monday. It was not only his first against his former team, but it puts him in the same category of a baseball great. In all, Bregman officially became the first player since […]

As hard as it is to believe, there was a time when Travis Kelce might not have made it to the NFL. This was due to his marijuana suspension in college at the University of Cincinnati. Kelce said that he was required to go to therapy following his suspension, per Sean Manning of GQ Magazine. […]

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has it all. He’s entering his 13th season and wants to win another Super Bowl. Also, he is still in the thick of a high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift. Swift is set to announce her latest album on the New Heights podcast hosted by Travis and her brother Jason […]

One week ago, Coco Gauff lost in the National Bank Open in Montreal. But as she goes through the Cincinnati Open, she looks back at her most disappointing loss. In June, No. 2 Gauff lost in the first round at Wimbledon to No. 42 Dayana Yastremska. Now she is set to take on Yastremska in […]

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden scored big against the league in the Nevada Supreme Court. It is his second victory in Nevada’s highest court in his lawsuit against the league for allegedly leaking racist and misogynistic emails he sent. On Monday, the decision allowed Gruden to take Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL to a […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran James Harden is all over the place. Recently, Harden received a basketball court in his honor in China.  In addition, he will be releasing his Harden Vol. 9 “Flamingo” shoe with Adidas this September. If that wasn’t enough, he is now offering his list of his all-time starting five.  Interestingly, Harden […]

The Kansas City Chiefs opened their preseason on Saturday. Though they lost 20-17 to the Arizona Cardinals, Patrick Mahomes was still being Patrick Mahomes.  He threw his only touchdown pass of the game to Jason Brownlee in the first quarter. However, questions have arisen about Mahomes and if his glory days are behind him, despite […]

On Friday, the New England Patriots had a blowout preseason win over the Washington Commanders, 48-18. That early success should have naturally translated into Monday morning’s practice. However, that wasn’t the case. According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, the Patriots’ offense had a less-than-productive practice. Volin’s reflection on how practice went was as […]

On Sunday, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson made WNBA history. She became the first player in league history to score 30 points and grab 20 rebounds in an Aces 94-86 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Among those savoring the moment is Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. On Instagram, Mitchell reached out to Wilson to […]

Steph Curry is looking ahead to his 16th NBA Season and wants to win another championship with the Warriors. As a result, he is still going all out to ensure he remains in tip top shape. On Monday, a video was released on Instagram showcasing Curry’s endurance as he was seen running out in the […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs lost their second out of three to the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2. Despite CF Pete-Crow Armstrong joining the late Ryne Sandberg with 30 or more steals, the Cubs have struggled offensively. Since the All-Star break, Chicago has seen a sharp decline in batting average, runs scored, and extra-base hits. Star […]

Lately, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham had let her words get the best of her. Recently, she received a $1,500 fine for blasting WNBA officials on her podcast. Also, Cunningham alleged WNBA players won’t be excited to play in expansion cities such as Cleveland and Detroit. However, she changed her tone when she asked a […]

In his preseason debut, Shedeur Sanders didn’t disappoint. He completed on 14/23 pass attempts for 138 yards and had two touchdowns. In the process, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Carolina Panthers 30-10. Afterward, he received the praises of Jamie Foxx and a blistering defense by Michael Irvin for handling the pressure. Ironically, Sanders got his […]

On Saturday, the Buffalo Bills started the preseason against the New York Giants. They are trying to rebuild from a brutal training camp and look ahead to what is destined to be another high-expectation-filled year. However, linebacker Keonta Jenkins was injured in the second half. He subsequently had to leave the game after suffering a […]

On Friday, the love was felt for Kobe Bryant at his bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium. Before the game, his daughter Bianka Bryant threw out the first pitch. Wearing a jersey with her father’s No.8, she threw the ball down the middle to Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, per ESPN. In addition, Toronto Blue Jays’ […]

On Saturday, the NBA released its annual Christmas Day lineup. It is a strong lineup that matches with what the NFL has in store. According to Skip Bayless, the NFL will have the NBA beat. On his X page, Bayless made the case that despite the strong lineup, the NBA will fall short due to […]

According to Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles, Caleb Williams could be on par with Patrick Mahomes. However, sports commentator Jason McIntyre put Williams in the same sentence as a less-than-stellar field general. On the latest episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, McIntyre went out of his way to compare Williams to notorious NFL bust […]

Detroit Lions’ cornerback Morice Norris is letting fans know his current state following his scary head injury. On Saturday, Norris took to his Instagram page to confirm that he is doing well, and he quoted scripture to put a button on it, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. “Amen Amen I’m all good man don’t stress […]

Everyone is still processing the predicament of Lions cornerback Morice Norris after his head injury. It came in the second half of the preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.  Norris appeared to take a head shot from the knee from Falcons running back Nathan Carter, and he was seen lying on the […]

A scary moment occurred on Friday during the Detroit Lions’ preseason matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Lions cornerback Moric Norris suffered a serious head injury and had to be taken out of the game by ambulance. In the second half, Norris appeared to have taken a knee to the end, and he was lying down […]