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While the Los Angeles Dodgers are having a stellar season, Mookie Betts has had to deal with struggles. From losing over 20 pounds due to illness to battling injuries, it has been a rough go for the ubiquitous Betts.  Recently, Betts was absent for the start of the series against the Boston Red Sox due […]

The new NBA 2K26 game is generating plenty of buzz before its official release on September 5. Part of it had to do with who was on the cover. NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is featured alongside WNBA star Angel Reese and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. For 2K spokesperson Ronnie Singh […]

The position for left tackle on the Chicago Bears remains up for grabs. It has come to a battle of three:  Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo and Kiran Amegadjie. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, that battle will more than likely “intensify” as August rolls along. Fowler confirmed as such during a visit to Halas Hall in […]

For all the hype surrounding the Chicago Bears’ offense (i.e., Caleb Williams), it is rookie TE Colston Loveland who stands out. As the Bears are in the midst of training camp, Loveland has gotten some attention from his teammates for his performance, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. While visiting training camp on July 30 in […]

Over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Pirates had their work cut out for them against the Colorado Rockies. They blew a nine-run lead on Friday to lose 17-16, after scoring nine runs in the first inning. However, a pair of Pirates made history in the process. Shortstop Liover Peguero and first baseman Spencer Horwitz combined for […]

Washington Spirit striker Trinity Rodman came back from a four-month absence in dramatic fashion. On Sunday, the Washington Spirit took on the visiting Portland Thorns at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. It marked the first game for Rodman since April 12, as she was sidelined due to a recurring back injury. At the 75th minute, […]

Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman is coming back after being plagued by a back injury for three months. Not only that, but she is coming back with something to call her own. On Thursday, Adidas officially released the “F50 Sparkfusion” shoe in Rodman’s name, per Pro Soccer Wire of USA Today. Once the shoe was […]

There is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans. One is the possibility of the Pelicans relocating due to a lack of productivity in the Big Easy. The other is what lies ahead for Zion Williamson. Rumors swirl that the Pelicans are looking to trade him after an injury-riddled season. However, Pelicans head of […]

Shortly after the Houston Astros brought back Carlos Correa, they scored big again. On Thursday, the Astros secured the talents of outfielder Jesus Sanchez from the Miami Marlins, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. In exchange, the Marlins received right-handed pitcher Ryan Gusto. As a result, the Astros got a left-handed hitter they had been searching […]

By all measures, Tom Brady is considered the greatest quarterback of all time. He did so by putting football above all else. As for 2025 Open Champion Scottie Scheffler, he puts his family before golf. He said as much during a press conference during the Open Championships in Northern Ireland. “This is not a fulfilling […]

It’s been a rough and tumble NWSL season for Trinity Rodman. Since April, Rodman has been out due to back injury. On Thursday, the Washington Spirit forward spoke for the first time as she makes her return, per Jeff Kassouf of ESPN. Rodman said that she intends to be the same player. “I’m still gonna […]

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson’s ambition to mold Caleb Williams into a premier quarterback continues. As the Bears undergo training camp, Williams has set high goals for himself.  Among which include passing over 4,000 yards and acheiving a 70% completion rate. Furthermore, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky forsees it will take time for Williams to fit […]

After San Diego Padres fans expressed concern over Yu Darvish, he came back around and made history. On Wednesday, Darvish achieved his 204th career win in both MLB and the Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.  As a result, he is the winningest Japanese-born pitcher to play in both leagues. […]

The NFL is still coming to terms with the tragic shooting outside the league headquarters in New York City. On Wednesday, the league put forward a statement on the X page. The NFL expressed condolences to the four lives lost, including NYPD off-duty officer Didarul Islam.  “The NFL is deeply grateful for the global outpourtin […]

The future for Tampa Bay Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks remains up in the air. Rumors swirled that Fairbanks could be sent to the Chicago Cubs as the Trade Deadline approaches on Thursday. But another top team in need of pitching is looking to get in on the action. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, […]

The outpouring of love for Ryne Sandberg in light of his passing continues. Sandberg was 65 when he succumbed to a year-long battle with prostate cancer on Monday. He has an indelible legacy that lives on in every sector of Wrigleyville. Sandberg came to the Cubs in 1982 after playing with the Philadelphia Phillies the […]

There’s no stopping Venus Williams. The 45-year-old tennis legend is continuing her comeback stemming from her run at the DC Open. Now she is setting her sights on Flushing Meadows for the US Open. Williams will be competing in mixed doubles as a wild-card pick, per ESPN. She will be partnering with Reilly Opelka of […]

Dallas Wings’ star Arike Ogunbowale looked fresh against the New York Liberty. She scored 20 points and achieved a career high 14 assists as the Wings defeated the defending champions 92-82. Now she is on the cusp of looking fresh, donning a new pair of Nikes in her name. On Tuesday, Nike Basketball posted on […]

The city of Los Angeles is excited about Chris Paul retiring to the Clippers. As he makes his transition from San Antonio back to LA, he takes time out to reflect on that journey.  On Monday, Paul gave credit to the Spurs organization for enabling him to continue his career, per NBA Retweet.  “I just […]

On Monday, Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg lost his battle with cancer at the age of 65. The Cubs made the announcement official on their X page, stating: “With great sadness, we share that Ryne Sandberg has passed away today.” The Sandberg family also put out an official statement on Instagram that read: “To Ryne’s […]

Azzi Fudd has accomplished a lot through basketball. At UConn, she and Paige Bueckers helped lead the Huskies to their 12th national championship in April.  Recently, she signed to play for the Unrivaled League alongside JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hildago. All the while, Fudd is giving back to her community with her annual youth basketball […]

MLB is gearing up for one of the most ambitious events in recent memory. The Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds was held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.  Already, 85,000 tickets have been sold before the game scheduled for August 2nd, according to Front Office Sports. The league is […]

On Friday, the New York Yankees acquired Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon. He’s already being given the No. 19 as he transitions from the Mountains to the Bronx.  On Saturday, McMahon reflected on his time in Colorado and the teammates who had made an impact on him. He specifically mentioned Nolan Arenado & DJ […]

It hasn’t been that long since DeWonna Bonner left the Indiana Fever for the Phoenix Mercury. Next Wednesday, Bonner will make her return to Indiana as the Mercury takes on the Fever.  On Saturday, Bonner expressed her feelings about returning to Indiana after she left, according to ESPN. When asked about what she would do […]

To bolster their infield, the Tampa Bay Rays agree to a trade with the Chicago White Sox. This comes after shortstop Ha-seong Kim went out due to an ailment in the recent series against the Sox.  On Saturday, the Rays acquired the talents of infielder Tristan Gray, per Robert Murray of Fansided. This comes just […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking to outdo their cross-town rival, the White Sox. Specifically, they may be setting their eyes on White Sox ace Adrian Houser, whom the South Side is considering trading.  The Cubs’ hopes to acquire Houser were confirmed on Saturday, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. The Cubs/White Sox are in the […]

In the months since the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley has been everywhere. He’s the highest-rated player on the new Madden game and is now lending his name, image, and likeness to a beloved brand.  On Friday, a partnership between Barkley and Old Spice was confirmed, according to Eagles Nation. A new shampoo […]

In 2028, the WNBA will return to Cleveland as part of a league-wide expansion. But they are already ahead of the curve when it comes to generating fandom.  According to Stephanie Kaloi of High Post Hoops, Nick Barlage, CEO of Rock Entertainment Group, stated that the franchise has accumulated 5,000 ticket deposits. Kaloi also said […]

South Carolina women’s basketball player Ashlyn Watkins, after a tumultuous, legally charged season, will not return for the 2025/2026 season. She intends to take a year off before returning for the 2026/2027 season, per Matt Dowell of WACH Fox. Last August, Watkins was arrested for first-degree assault, battery, and kidnapping. The alleged incident occurred in […]

Fresh off the NFLPA executive collusion controversy, the NFL is now facing another scandal. According to ESPN, at least 100 NFL players are facing fines or suspensions for allotting tickets.  Specifically, for reselling tickets above face value for last February’s Super Bowl.   Doing so would be a violation of league policies. According to the NFL […]

Two years after Christine Sinclair retired from the NWSL, she is getting the ultimate honor. On Wednesday, Sinclair officially became the first inductee into the Portland Thorns Hall of Fame, per Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.  The ceremony will commence on Oct. 4 when the Thorns take on Bay FC. Sinclair is one of the […]

Although Bronny James didn’t close out the NBA Summer League, his summer exploits are not through. According to Mark Medina of Sportskeeda, James will participate in the pro-am Drew League,  a community-based league in South Central Los Angeles.  The league was founded in 1973 by Alvin Willis as a means to unite the community through […]

Venus Williams’ improbable run at the DC Open has come to an end in part. On Thursday, she was eliminated in the second round of the doubles tournament, per ESPN. Williams and her doubles partner Hailey Baptiste lost to No. 2-seeded Taylor Townsend and Zhang Shuai 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 in a tiebreaker. Nevertheless, Williams is […]

Two days ago, NFL safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement. Now with his head cleared, Mathieu is offering insight into what he intends to do next. During an appearance on the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams, Mathieu provided examples of what’s in store for him, possibly TV or coaching. “I’m looking forward to […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is crunch time for every team in the league. That is very much the case for the San Diego Padres, who are looking to buy/sell. At this point, the Padres are in discussions with all the other teams, according to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. He says that manager AJ […]

Barry Bonds is one of the most controversial figures in baseball history. Although marred by his use of steroids, Bonds remains a beloved figure in San Francisco, where many of his greatest moments took place. Recently, Bonds weighed in on the state of baseball analytics. During an appearance on the Up in Smoke podcast, he […]

Undoubtedly, Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt is living it up. After all, he recently signed a historic $123 million contract extension, making him the highest paid non-QB in the NFL.  After the first day of training camp, Watt discussed this lucrative deal and hinted at what he intends to spend some of the money […]

Atlanta Dream center and WNBA veteran Brittney Griner is embarking on her return to play against the Phoenix Mercury. Something that has her former Mercury teammates excited, including Kahleah Copper and DeWanna Bonner.  The Dream is taking on the Mercury in Phoenix on Wednesday. Before the game, Griner shared her thoughts on returning to play […]

Former NBA player Jeff Teague claimed LeBron James used steroids during his stint with the Miami Heat. Now, Teague is walking back those comments.  On Instagram, Teague attempted to clarify his remarks by stating that he was only joking. “Ya’ll weird. I was joking about Bron. He was just that dominant chill,” he said per […]