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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 […]

In recent weeks, Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever has not let up in speaking her mind. First, she said that WNBA players won’t be “excited” about playing in expansion cities (such as Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia). That alone garnered a tremendous backlash.  The next time around, she was levied with a $500 fine for […]

After one year with the San Antonio Spurs, Chris Paul is coming back to the Los Angeles Clippers this season. A season that will be his 21st and likely his last. His return is being welcomed with open arms. So much so that Clippers teammate Bradley Beal happily let Paul wear the No.3 jersey upon […]

Lately, UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd has been making the media rounds. She agreed to play with Unrivaled alongside JuJu Watkins next winter. Recently, Fudd confirmed her relationship with former teammate Paige Bueckers. In addition, Fudd and Beuckers will launch a podcast with iHeart Women’s Sports, backed by Steph Curry. On Monday, Fudd went […]

Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier is taking her game to the next level. Not just as the record-setting WNBA All-Star MVP, but also in the world of video games. Collier put forward a bold demand to the face of NBA 2K Ronnie 2K. When asked about what she would like her rating to be on […]

Earlier this month, Coco Gauff was eliminated in the first round at Wimbledon. Now she won’t be a part of Team USA competing in the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, per Nurein Ahmed of Last Word on Sports. The circumstances surrounding Gauff’s absence are unclear. It is likely due to scheduling. The Finals are […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are on a roll, not just presently, but from a historical standpoint. They are 59-41 and in first place in the American League East.  In addition, they are in a fierce battle with the New York Yankees, with whom they are in the midst of a three-game series. On Monday, the […]

This year, Kansas City Royals rookie Jac Caglianone is having a historic season. Earlier this month, he hit the longest home run for a rookie in franchise history, 466 feet against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Now, he’s added another dimension to his still-growing aura with another dinger. This time, it came in the second inning against […]

After early struggles, the Baltimore Orioles could look to make a run for the postseason. In the meantime, they are looking to build for the long-term future by signing young talent. On Saturday, the Orioles officially signed former Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy to a contract, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.net. Aloy was the No. 31 […]

The Charlotte Hornets scored big when they acquired Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz. Even without securing the talents of Chris Paul, the Hornets aren’t complaining.  Consequently, Sexton is ecstatic about this new opportunity and has expressed as much, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer.  “Super grateful for the opportunity. Ready to come […]

The Colorado Rockies are making the moves at a crucial time. They just drafted Ethan Holiday, the son of former Rockies player Matt Holiday.  Additionally, they are looking to shake things up in the realm of trades before the official deadline of July 31. As a result, the Rockies are potentially looking at trading right-handed […]

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt is living it up with his three-year $123 million contract extension. A monumental decision that excited his older brother, JJ Watt.  Outside the immediate family, the deal was highly touted by someone within the Steelers family. Former Super Bowl champion and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark made his thoughts […]

The rehabilitation of New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil continues. After an optimistic rehab start before the All-Star break, Gil got the green light to plow forward with Triple-A Somerset Patriots.  On Friday, the Yankees officially announced that Gil will be on the mound that night against the Hartford Dark Blues. During spring training, Gil […]

It’s crunch time for the New York Yankees. They are making some critical additions to their roster as the MLB trade deadline approaches.  Before their series with the Atlanta Braves, the Yankees added two right-handed pitchers. They added Rico Garcia and optioned Clayton Beeter to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.  But there is a push for them to […]

In 2026, the Women’s Professional Baseball League will begin its first season. Among those looking to participate will be former Little League sensation Mo’ne Davis.  On Friday, Davis officially confirmed that she intends to try out for the new league, per Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. She last played baseball with the Anderson Monarchs […]

During the Home Run Derby, Athletics DH Brent Rooker was eliminated, much to the chagrin of the fans who looked on. Not only that, but he missed the mark by 0.08 feet. However, he redeemed himself with a home run in the top of the 7th inning. Thus, engineering an AL comeback after being down […]

The MLB All-Star game went out of its way to celebrate the life and legacy of Hank Aaron. The game was held at Truist Park in Atlanta. The celebration came in the 6th inning with a hologram of Aaron hitting his historic 715th home run on April 8, 1974. That day he eclipsed Babe Ruth […]

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw was a highlight reel at the All-Star game on Tuesday. He may not have put on an All-Star-like performance, but he wasn’t hard to miss. Kershaw traded playful barbs with Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz while mic’d up during the game. Speaking of the Hall of Fame, […]

The MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta was, in part, a celebration of the heroes of the past. Among those celebrated was Atlanta Braves legend and one-time home run king Hank Aaron. During the 6th inning, the lights at Truist Park went out, and the fans watched footage in hologram form of Aaron’s signature achievement: the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers wouldn’t be where they are without Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani. Freeman is gearing up for an emotional All-Star game in his hometown of Atlanta.   Meanwhile, Ohtani is discussing longevity as he transitions into a dual role in both hitting and pitching.  Together, their tandem is one of the fiercest in […]

The future of the Chicago Bears is partly on the shoulders of Caleb Williams. With the season approaching, the Bears have gotten some positive results from Williams during camp.  Altogether, the Bears are looking to turn the page from a chaotic season. A season in which Williams was seen as an underachiever in his rookie […]

From the jump, Texas quarterback Arch Manning is being predetermined to carry on the family legacy. Already, there are discussions about his NFL Draft prospects, despite his limited playing time in just two games last year. Now, there’s a buzz surrounding him potentially winning the Heisman Trophy this year. Against all the swirl, Manning offered […]

While Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic parties with Michael Jordan in Greece, he’s awaiting a big contract extension just before the season begins. If he doesn’t sign immediately, there may be some panic among Lakers fans. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reassures them that Doncic will sign after he fulfills another obligation. “I would not […]

It’s a never-ending debate about who the greatest NBA players are. Some people say its Michael Jordan. Others say its LeBron James. Those in between say Kobe Bryant. But for Hall of Famer Dwayne Wade, he went to bat for his former Miami Heat teammate. On his Wy Network by Dwayne Wade podcast, he said […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is having quite the first season. She is averaging 18.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, all the while battling injuries. On Monday, ESPN put out its rankings of the top 25 players at midseason. Bueckers came in at No. 13. ESPN contributor Alexa Philippou gave Bueckers a glowing review. […]

In a surprising move, Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was selected to the NL All-Star team. This move was just in time before the MLB All-Star Game scheduled for Tuesday in Atlanta. Without question, it was an emotional moment for Misiorowski given his meteoric rise in a short time. However, not all are on […]

All things considered, Alyssa Thomas is the heir apparent to Diana Taurasi on the Phoenix Mercury. Even though they play different positions, they share a ferocious intensity every time they step on the floor. Given that, they each know how to get under their opponents’ skin and talk a little trash. On Monday, The Athletic […]

As the All-Star break approaches, the Indiana Fever is coming back to life. On Sunday, the Fever defeated the Dallas Wings in a Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers showdown 102-83. On Monday, ESPN officially released its rankings of the top players at the midseason. Naturally, Clark was featured in the top ten, coming in 9th, and her […]

There’s no denying that Skip Bayless and LeBron James have a tempestuous relationship. That seemingly translates into Bayless’s recent Top 10 list of the greatest players in NBA history.  On his list, he has Michael Jordan as No.1 and LeBron James at No. 9. Even though James was included, this could be interpreted as a […]