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On Friday, the Baltimore Orioles signed catcher Samuel Basallo to an eight-year $67 million deal. A massive move after proving himself in only four games. But it turns out this wasn’t his first rodeo. In 2021, Basallo had a deal on the table with the New York Yankees, but it fell through, per Kiley McDaniel […]

It turns out, retirement has been good to NWSL legend Alex Morgan. Recently, Morgan’s jersey was retired by the San Diego Wave, the first in franchise history. Last month, she received the ESPY’s Icon Award with Diana Taurasi. Plus, Morgan has become a minority investor of her former team. Altogether, her legacy on the soccer […]

Thanks to the SF Giants, courtesy of Justin Verlander, things are beginning to pick up. Furthermore, he made history against the Tampa Bay Rays by reaching 9th on the all-time strikeout list, surpassing Walter “Big Train” Johnson.  However, he experienced a tough loss against the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Verlander gave up seven hits […]

Indiana football is looking to go beyond its No.20 ranking in the Top 25 AP Poll, and all the while playing on a surface with a new name.  On Thursday, Indiana officially announced the renaming of the surface at Memorial Stadium to “Merchants Bank Field”.  The culminating point of a 20-year $50 million deal with […]

The Atlanta Dream has a unique collection of stars—a vibrant mix of established, respected veterans and youthful energy.  A few of those stars decided to show up before their Thursday game against the Minnesota Lynx in matching Corvettes, per the WNBA. The players included Allisha Gray, Naz Hillmon, and Rhyne Howard.  Game Day Vibes In […]

On January 24, 2026, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will have his jersey retired. His No.1 will be hoisted to the rafters of the United Center while the Bulls play the Boston Celtics. Among those excited about the news is his former Cavaliers teammate LeBron James. He posted multiple flower and applause emjois to […]

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo isn’t too keen on what college basketball looks like. Recently, he called for guardrails to the NCAA transfer portal, which gives players the power to switch schools. Also, Izzo became one of the few coaches to advocate for the expansion of the NCAA tournament. Amid so much change, Izzo […]

On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers lost their third straight game to the Chicago Cubs. All against the backdrop of a fierce playoff race with the Brewers leading the Cubs by six games in the NL Central. Starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski gave up three runs in four innings pitched, resulting in a 4-3 defeat. Afterward, Brewers […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Sparks dramatically defeated the Dallas Wings 81-80. A last-second shot by Kelsey Plum through the fans at the Crypto.com Arena into a frenzy. Plum finished the game with 20 points and four rebounds. Afterward, Plum was charged up with excitement. When asked about what it will take to get to […]

On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker took another night off due to a hairline hand fracture. Nevertheless, the Cubs earned their third straight win over the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. Afterward, manager Craig Counsell stated outright that Tucker’s hand has fully healed, per Marquee Sports Network. "We did some more imaging, and it showed a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is representing his home country of Slovenia well. Recently, a group of Laker fans marveled at his presence at a Slovenian gas station.  Also, it’s worth noting that he is playing for the Slovenian national team in the EuroBasket tournament. Certainly, Doncic’s talent and persona are worth admiring, and […]

The Morris Twins, Marcus and Markieff, who challenged the Jokic brothers to a boxing match, are making another move in the NBA.  On Wednesday, the twins officially signed with sports agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sport Management, per Chris Haynes.  The twins have been in the NBA together for the last 14 years.  In 2011, […]

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is a walking history in the making. But he seems to bring out the worst in people.  As was the case with Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Josh Hart of the New York Knicks. In a recent exchange, Mitchell and Hart reflected on the free agency period […]

From 2002 to 2005, Matt Leinart put USC football on the map. To this day, he still weighs in on the current state of the program under the leadership of coach Lincoln Riley.  During his tenure, he won the Heisman Trophy in 2004 and led USC to back-to-back national championships in 2003 and 2004. Additionally, […]

The football rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan is rich in tradition. A tradition in which a line is drawn in the sand and nobody dares to cross it. One of those who is fully aware of the tradition is Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith. On Wednesday, Smith didn’t mince words in expressing his disgust […]

It’s been a trying time for Coco Gauff. Recently, she lost in the quarterfinals at the Cincinnati Open to No. 9 Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. With the U.S. Open on the horizon, Gauff is looking to put Cincinnati “in the rear view mirror”. In addition, she is cleaning house by firing two of her […]

Despite the Chicago Cubs sweeping a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, the loser is still winning. In other words, the Brewers (79-47) have a seven-game lead over the Cubs in the National League Central. Meanwhile, the Cubs (72-54) hold a 2.5-game lead over the San Diego Padres for the NL Wild Card spot. Cubs President […]

Recently, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell benched slugger Kyle Tucker due to his ongoing slump. Despite criticisms from fans and analysts, Counsell maintained that his plan was for Tucker to regain his confidence. Now, both Tucker and Counsell are opening up about the path forward, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “We’ll see how it […]

When it comes to home runs, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is at the right place at the right time. On Tuesday, the Yankees equaled a franchise record nine home runs against the Tampa Bay Rays in a 13-3 win. Much of it to the amazement of Boone. Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Belinger, and Jose […]

On Sunday, the sister of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham called out the league and referees following her season-ending knee injury. “@WNBA maybe you should focus less on fining players for commenting on your poor officiating & more about hiring officials that are able to call a consistent game and protect your athletes. Pathetic. Praying […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley knows talent. After all, she helped put A’ja Wilson on the map along with Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso. On Tuesday, Staley took to social media to express her enthusiasm about a recent recruit visit, per Lulu Kesin of The Greenville News. “Good am! In my 25 years […]

USC women’s basketball superstar JuJu Watkins is on a whirlwind. Recently, she signed a lucrative NIL deal with the three-on-three Unrivaled League with other top college players. On Tuesday, Watkins announced the release of eight new color schemes for her upcoming Nike LeBron NXT Gen line, per Nicholas Vlahos of Sole Retriever. The first four […]

Team USA is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. On Tuesday, the official 44-man roster for orientation camp was released, comprising of all NHL players. Introducing the 44 players who will attend the U.S. Men's Olympic Orientation Camp 🇺🇸 Details: https://t.co/lWC0ZT1AJc pic.twitter.com/16FT49FRgP — USA Hockey (@usahockey) August 19, 2025 Olympic Orientation […]

The history of the Kansas City Chiefs is rich. As is evident, the recent ESPN documentary “The Kingdom goes deep into the legacy of the franchise. Among those who made the team are Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Both of whom got a rare glimpse into the story of the franchise underneath Arrowhead Stadium, per MLFootball. […]

It was a largely inconsequential game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners. To which, former Phillies player turned analyst John Kruk, known for his hot takes, did himself one better.  In the bottom of the 4th inning with the Phillies leading 6-0, Kruk provided some in-depth analysis of all things the invention of the […]

On Sunday, New York Mets catcher Juan Soto made a friendly gesture to Little Leaguers while behind the plate against the Seattle Mariners. It came on Sunday during the 2025 MLB Little League Classic when he broke out his trademark “Soto Shuffle”  However, one Little Leaguer wasn’t necessarily thrilled to make Soto’s acquaintance, per Jomboy […]

On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox signed former Washington Nationals slugger Nathaniel Lowe. Recently, he became a free agent after Washington declared him for assignment. The terms of his contract remain unknown, but will likely ast until the end of the season. On Monday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided a simple assessment of Lowe […]

Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers created magic for UConn Women’s Basketball. In April, they led UConn to its 12th national championship in program history over South Carolina, 82-59.  Now with Bueckers playing for the Dallas Wings, Fudd is on an island by herself. Something she spoke candidly about on the podcast Around the W, presented […]

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has evoked comparisons to Bill Belichick. In terms of strategy, communication skills, and player dynamics, he is following in his path. At one point, Vrabel could have had the chance to work under Belichick when he was in charge. However, Vrable turned down an opportunity, per the Scoop City […]

The position of starting QB for the Cleveland Browns is up for grabs. But contenders Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are seemingly not on the best of terms. On Saturday, Gabriel commented on “entertainers vs. competitors during the Browns’ preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. “There’s entertainers and there’s competitors,” Gabriel said. “And I totally […]

In late July, Kansas basketball coach Bill Self underwent a heart procedure due to blockage in two of his heart arteries. A successful procedure that enabled his surgeon to give Self the green light to continue coaching. As for Self, that scary experience never compelled him to think of retirement, per Sam Gillenwater of On3Sports. […]

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback turned Stanford GM is coming to terms with his playing career. In a recent interview with Zak Keefer of The Athletic, Luck fully admitted to feeling guilty about retiring early from the game in 2019. Upon reflection, Luck said that while he didn’t regret his decision, he regretted it’s after effects. […]

On Sunday, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham had to be helped off the court due to a knee injury. She sustained it in the first half against the Connecticut Sun. Her knee came into contact with the Sun’s Bria Hartley. Ultimately, Cunningham didn’t play for the remainder of the game. The Fever went on to […]

It’s been a chaotic year for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Andrew Heaney. In June, he had to leave a game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to injury. Now he is being sent to the bullpen for the remainder of the season, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pirates manager Don Kelly confirmed as such […]

On Saturday, the Minnesota Lynx will face the New York Liberty, a potential precursor to the WNBA Finals. The Lynx come in with the best record in the WNBA at 27-5. For Coach Cheryl Reeve, this season holds more than just another championship. It turns out that Reeve may dye her hair pink if the […]

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard came back from missing most of July to surpass the mark for the most three-pointers in franchise history. On Friday, Howard passed Tiffany Hayes with 325 three-pointers with the Dream. Hayes played for Atlanta from 2012-2022 and is currently with the Golden State Valkyries. Her first three-pointer of the game sealed […]

Miami (FL) Football is entering the season at No. 10 in the AP Top 25 rankings. A pretty good start, but not satisfacory to QB Carson Beck. He went out on a limb to say that he and the Hurricanes are destined for greater things, per Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. “The goal is […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry still got it. He’s gearing up for his 16th NBA season and has an intense desire to win another championship. Year 17 loading for Steph Curry 🔋 (via @TheWarriorsTalk) pic.twitter.com/zUMFEyYK1S — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 15, 2025 On Friday, a video recorded by The Warriors Talk shows Curry working on […]

The effects of the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal continue to mount. Current head coach Sherrone Moore is facing a self-imposed two-game ban as well as one game for the 2026-2027 season. Additionally, former coaches Jim Harbaugh and Connor Stalions will face a significant penalty, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. Harbough will face a 10-year show-cause […]