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Injuries continue to be an issue for the Chicago Bulls, especially for the new guys. Both Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons are out with injuries. Now, Rob Dillingham is hobbled. On Tuesday, Dillingham sustained a puzzling wrist injury during the game against the Golden State Warriors. Although the Bulls eked out a 130-124 OT win, […]

The Golden State Warriors have a lot of explaining to do. On Monday, they fell short to the lowly Utah Jazz 119-116, prompting head coach Steve Kerr to advocate for a shorter season. Then on Tuesday, the Warriors lost to the Chicago Bulls in overtime, 130-124. A loss some are characterizing as tanking. The loss […]

On Tuesday, the World Baseball Classic witnessed a shocking upset as the United States lost to Italy 8-6. Therefore, the United States is now 3-1, putting them in a difficult position to move onto the knockout stage. Afterward, team captain Aaron Judge didn’t beat around the bush when talking about the Americans’ chances, per Jeff […]

Tuesday night was a night of career highs in scoring. Certainly, Bam Adebayo’s 83 points take the win. But for the Chicago Bulls, they got the best out of Matas Buzelis against the Golden State Warriors. Altogether, Buzelis finished the game with a career high of 41 points as the Bulls defeated the Warriors 130-124 […]

It was a night of historic proportions for the Miami Heat and particularly Bam Adebayo. Against the Washington Wizards, he scored 83 points, surpassing the late Kobe Bryant for the second-most points scored in an NBA game. It was a moment that went viral immediately, with anyone who’s anyone in the NBA celebrating. LeBron James […]

One of the most dynamic power couples in the basketball world is A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo. The star of the Las Vegas Aces and the star of the Miami Heat have forged a tight unity around love and basketball. If only there were a movie made about that. On Tuesday, the Heat took on […]

On Monday, the United States played Mexico in its third game of the World Baseball Classic. The game was marred in part by a perceived rift between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena, when Arozarena refused to shake Raleigh’s hand. Both are teammates on the Seattle Mariners. However, Mariners’ manager Dan Wilson refuted any notion of […]

During his NBA career, Joakim Noah was the quintessential fan favorite. He played 13 seasons with sheer fire and passion, naturally earning him overwhelming admiration from the paying customers. That was certainly the case during his nine years with the Chicago Bulls (2007-2016). He became a two-time NBA All-Star (2013, 2014) and was the 2014 […]

Everything Michael Jordan touches turns to gold, even well beyond his playing years. His NASCAR team is off to a historic start, which is just an example of that. That dynamic was evident at a recent auction, where his historic debut cover on Sports Illustrated sold for a record $229,360, per Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton […]

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey are listed as probable on the NBA Injury Report, so they may be able to play. Both are coming off recent right ankle sprains. Also, both played in the Bulls’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, which […]

In early February, the news broke that Atlanta Falcons LB James Pearce Jr. was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Furthermore, he is facing five felony charges of domestic violence against WNBA player Rickea Jackson of the Los Angeles Sparks. Among the charges included was allegedly ramming his Lamborghini SUV into […]

The World Baseball Classic is in full effect. However, Colombia was eliminated quickly with a 1-3 record, even after defeating Panama 4-3 on Monday. Afterward, 13-year veteran Julio Teherán made it official that he was retiring from the game, per Matt Monagan of MLB.com. “It was a very difficult decision,” he said. “Thank you all […]

So far, Team USA is off to a good start in the World Baseball Classic. They trounced Brazil in their opener, 15-5. On Saturday, they won their second over Great Britain by a score of 9-1. For third baseman Alex Bregman, it is his second stint at the WBC since 2017. Adding to his value […]

Last Friday, Victor Wembanyama engineered a 25-point comeback that led the San Antonio Spurs to a 116-112 win over the LA Clippers. Wembanyama finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Afteward, Wembanyama was visibly emotional in triumph. However, not everyone was particularly moved. Former NBA player Patrick Beverley openly criticized a perceived double standard regarding […]

Lately, the Sacramento Kings’ struggle has been real. And the frustration has certainly gotten to Russell Westbrook. However, on Sunday, the Kings defeated the Chicago Bulls 126-110. In the process, Westbrook etched his place in NBA history by becoming the first guard to garner 9,000 rebounds, per NBA Stat. Altogether, Westbrook finished with a triple-double […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Bulls had a rough go at it against the Sacramento Kings. Collin Sexton left the game with a lower leg contusion after having a great game with 28 points. In the end, the Bulls lost to the lowly Kings 126-110. However, there was one bright spot. Josh Giddey finished with a […]

Duke women’s basketball bounced back from the end of their 17-game win streak to come out on top at the ACC tournament. On Sunday, they propelled themselves to a comeback overtime win over Louisville 70-65 to win their second straight conference title. Afterward, head coach Kara Lawson gave credit to junior forward Delaney Thomas for […]

In mid-February, right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt signed an $18.5 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. A major admitted factor in his move from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Orioles was Pete Alonso. Meanwhile, there hasn’t been much talk about the Orioles’ pitching staff as a whole. However, Bassitt is gearing everyone up for a […]

Last year, center Ryan Kelly was with the Minnesota Vikings. However, he will forever be a part of the Indianapolis Colts. On Friday, Kelly decided to retire after 10 seasons in the NFL. He made it official on X, formerly Twitter. “10 seasons. What an incredible ride it was. I was blessed to be around […]

Bryce Harper certainly has a lot on his hands this month alone. Right now, he is playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and for the Philadelphia Phillies. As if that wasn’t enough, Harper is active on social media, especially on TikTok. On Friday, Harper openly confessed that he edits only his own […]

Undoubtedly, Shohei Ohtani is the premier baseball phenomenon of his generation. Whether with the LA Dodgers or his native Japan, he is virtually beyond human. On Friday, Ohtani kicked off the 2026 World Baseball Classic in the only way he knows how, by hitting a grand slam. As a result, Ohtani’s natural heroics immediately went […]

Andrew McCutchen is embarking on an entirely new journey in his career. He just signed with the Texas Rangers after a bitter fallout with the Pittsburgh Pirates. As the Rangers and McCutchen go through the throes of Spring Training, McCutchen took time out to explain why he chose Texas, per Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. […]

Lately, Anthony Edwards has been on a roll. Recently, Edwards surpassed the likes of Kobe Bryant by capturing the second-most 40-point games before turning 25. As a result, he is now trailing Michael Jordan. If that wasn’t enough, Edwards received a distinct honor from NBA legend Carmelo Anthony on his 7 pm in Brooklyn Podcast. […]

On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls faced a daunting task in their first of a five-game road trip against the Phoenix Suns. How could they win without Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey in the lineup due to ankle sprains? Well, they put their boots on and got the job done. The Bulls came away with a […]

On Thursday, No. 8 Michigan State basketball pulled out all the stops for Senior Night. They defeated Rutgers 91-87, and Jeremy Fears passed Magic Johnson for 3rd on the all-time assists list. After the game, head coach Tom Izzo let it be known how he felt about his senior players, per Fox College Hoops. “These […]

March 5, 2026, was a day that will live on in history for the San Diego Padres. In a single day, they had eight players hit home runs against the Seattle Mariners. Altogether, they finished the day by scoring a Spring Training record 27 runs in a 27-6 victory, per Sarah Langs of MLB.com. In […]

On Thursday, Cooper Flagg made a triumphant return to the Dallas Mavericks after a recent foot injury. Not only did he come back, but he also came back with a vengeance. Against the Orlando Magic, Flagg etched his place among the likes of LeBron James by scoring his 1,000th career point, per the Dallas Mavericks […]

The San Diego Padres are going long in spring training, literally. On Thursday, they trounced the Seattle Mariners in a spring training game, 27-6. In the second inning, they notched 12 runs in the top of the second inning. Furthermore, the Padres put up eight home runs from eight different players, per AJ Cassavell of […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins on Thursday. Without question, Team USA is one of, if not the, favorite to win it all. Meanwhile, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa is adamant that the Americans will win. When asked about what he expects, DeRosa wasted no time in saying winning it all, nothing else, per Bob […]

Lately, there has been much discussion about a changing dynamic within the Boston Celtics. Much of it revolves around Jayson Tatum’s return to what is being characterized as Jaylen Brown’s team. ESPN has joined the debate over whether it is Brown’s or Tatum’s team. That debate has deeply concerned media personality and longtime Celtics fan […]

Women’s college basketball is in the throes of the conference tournaments. Right now, the SEC Tournament is in full effect. On Wednesday, Texas A&M lost in the first round to Auburn 50-49. Nevertheless, one of their own made history. In the game, Ny’Ceara Pryor either scored or assisted on 35 of the Agees’ 49 points, […]

The Chicago Bulls visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis are listed as questionable on the NBA Injury Report. Both are coming off ankle sprains sustained on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giddey briefly came out but then returned to finish with a double-double of 14 points and 10 […]

In 2022, the Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA championship during their dynasty run. That turned out to be the last NBA season for Dwight Howard. Ultimately, he decided to call it quits and play overseas. However, Howard is conceptualizing about coming back for one more season. He is finding inspiration from Al Hartford […]

Indiana basketball is trying to keep its chances of getting into the NCAA tournament alive. Luckily, they have the likes of Lamar Wilkerson to rely on to keep them in contention. On Wednesday, Wilkerson etched his place in Indiana history when he notched his 100th 3-pointer this year, per Zach Osterman of The Indy Star. […]

Over the course of his life and career, Kobe Bryant made friends, enemies, and frenemies. Certainly, everyone knows about his roller coaster relationship with Shaquille O’Neal. But one of his closest relationships was with Richard “Rip” Hamilton of the Detroit Pistons. On Wednesday, Hamilton reflected upon his years with Bryant, per NBC Sports Philadelphia. Both […]

Over the years, the Carolina Panthers have produced some Hall of Fame talent. Among those are former linebacker Luke Kuechly. This summer, he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Moreover, the Panthers are doing themselves one better. This year, they will take part in the NFL Hall of […]

It is crunch time for No. 11 Illinois basketball as it looks to secure a two-seed in the NCAA tournament. At the same time, Tomislav Ivisic is going through a recent shooting slump. On Tuesday, Ivisic only scored two points and was 1-for-6 from the field in Illinois’ 80-54 win over Oregon. Before that, Ivisic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won their third straight game on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, 110-101. A victory that was reminiscent of how the Lakers started the season when they had to come from behind. The Lakers outscored the Pelicans 34-23 in the fourth quarter. In the process, they managed to achieve something not […]

The Chicago Bulls came up short against the defending champion OKC Thunder 116-108 on Tuesday. Josh Giddey, playing against his former teammate, endured an injury scare. In the third quarter, Giddey rolled his ankle and had to be taken out of the game. However, he came back and finished with a double-double with 14 points […]