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After the Phoenix Mercury eliminated the Minnesota Lynx, Napheesa Collier didn’t hold back. On Tuesday, the 2024 MVP gave the WNBA leadership an earful during her exit interview. “We have the best league in the world,” Collier said. “We have the best fans in the world. But we have the worst leadership in the world. […]

Indeed, emotions are running high for the Chicago Cubs as they take on the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card series. As a result, the Cubs are looking to lean on omens to keep them focused on the task at hand. Before the start of Game 1 on Tuesday, Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker […]

After a grueling stalemate in the offseason, Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey agreed to a four-year $100 million contract. That will inevitably bring on heightened expectations about whether he is worthy of that kind of money. It was the elephant in the room during Bulls Media Day on Monday. However, Giddey made it clear that […]

During the offseason, LA Lakers guard Austin Reaves signed an $89.2 million contract extension. A deal that probably wouldn’t have happened had it not been for his grandmother. It was a revelation that Reaves confessed to during Media Day on Monday, per NBA on ESPN/Hoops Hype. Essentially, Reaves said that his grandmother had called his […]

For all the retirement talk, LeBron James is very much fired up and ready to go. On Monday, the LA Lakers had their Media Day, and James was in full swing. However, he did provide insight into his usage for the year, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. During the playoffs, James sustained an MCL […]

During the offseason, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been putting in the work. Now, with the season approaching, Edwards led in on how he views greatness during Media Day on Monday. As only he could, Edwards gave off on what can easily be characterized as an oxymoron when he used the phrase “boring greatness”. […]

For the last few years, the Chicago Bulls have been caught in the hamster wheel. In other words, feeling trapped. However, with the new season approaching, the Bulls are looking to get back to form.  A place where, at the very least, they could contend for the playoffs while developing a group of young talent […]

Just to be clear, Coby White will suit up for the Chicago Bulls. Contrary to reports that White will possibly be traded to the Houston Rockets. Nevertheless, White, 25, will not be hitting the floor for preseason due to a calf strain he sustained in August, per Toran Flores of The Sporting News. As a […]

There is really no overlooking the Chicago Bulls. That is especially true with their second-year forward Matas Buzelis, who has the potential to do much more than expected this year. During the Bulls’ Media Day on Monday, Buzelis declared his intention to achieve a coveted prize: the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year. When […]

Undoubtedly, the Indiana Pacers will look different without Tyrese Haliburton. During the NBA Finals, he tore his Achilles tendon and will miss the 2025-2026 season.  However, Halliburton will remain a part of the organization. Something he officially confirmed during Pacers Media Day on Monday, per Tony East of Forbes Magazine. During his recovery over the […]

For all the talk about who will win the AL MVP, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is emerging as the surprising favorite. That includes being on the cusp of defeating Yankees slugger Aaron Judge.  However, what is surprising is that Yankees catcher Austin Wells is giving him props for the season he put on, according to […]

Not only did Ichiro Suzuki have an impact on the Seattle Mariners, but Japanese players everywhere did. Among them is the Los Angeles Dodgers dynamic duo of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. On Friday, before the Dodgers/Mariners game, the two got the chance to meet their idol, per Lookout Landing.  Ichiro came out and the […]

This year, Washington Football came in unranked, but not unnoticed. Much of that having to do with their running back Jonah Coleman. At this point, he has 51 carries and has rushed for 347 yards with nine touchdowns. So far, Washington is 3-0. For Coleman, it marks the endpoint of a transition in his career. In […]

Since joining forces on the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson have forged a strong bond. That bond came do wonders on the court and can generate some laughs on social media. On Friday, Towns took to Instagram and posted what can only be described as a “raw” photo featuring Brunson being cut down to […]

From Augustan to Bethpage Black, Ken Griffey Jr. brings his trusty camera to capture the action. On Friday, he did just that on the first day of the Ryder Cup tournament with a post by former MLB pitcher C.C. Sabathia on X, reposted by Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports. Found my guy Ken Griffey Jr. […]

It seems evident that NBA star Draymond Green doesn’t think too highly of Bears QB Caleb Williams. Already, Green is questioning Williams’ leadership skills even after a solid Week 4 performance against the Dallas Cowboys. A performance that propelled the Bears to their first win of the season, 31-14. On Friday, Green took to his […]

In this era of baseball, players are expected to do it all. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is the absolute master of that. As the season comes to a close, he is on the cusp of possibly winning the American League MVP. Beyond that, he continues to cement his place among the greatest players ever. His […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran Kawhi Leonard has been in hot water. All of which stems from the investigation into an alleged violation of the NBA salary cap over a $28 million endorsement deal with the now-defunct company Aspiration. A company that was linked to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. All of which emerged from investigative journalist […]

On Thursday, Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani provided another reason why he is the favorite to win the NL MVP. During a route of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ohtani delivered another gem when he hit his career-best 54th home run, per MLB.com. It came in the top of the fourth inning with the Dodgers leading 4-0. He […]

Entering the Ryder Cup, the Americans are coming in hot as the favorites over the Europeans. On the part of fans, passions tend to boil over, and sometimes it can get ugly. On Wednesday, Viktor Hovland of Norway said he was upset about taunts from fans. It was something that he emphatically addressed, per Patrick […]

Shortly after going viral for a bench press, Philadelphia 76ers Jared McCain has sustained a thumb injury before the start of NBA training camp, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. On Wednesday, McCain was in the midst of a workout when he suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb the day before Media Day. Meanwhile, […]

Back in April, the Masters showdown between Bryson DeChambeau and Rory Mcllroy galvanized Augusta. Fast forward to September, and the hype is buzzing around their rematch at the Ryder Cup, per Paolo Uggetti of ESPN. Already, both men are looking forward to a potential matchup this week. “Would I love to go up against him? […]

At the start of the season, Alabama WR Ryan Williams has had a rough go of it due to a concussion. However, nothing can compare to a moment that changed his life forever, when he and his mother survived a horrific car accident. Something he and his mother share in candid detail, according to Bruce […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry is making a transition. He will take on a dual role as both an active NBA player and a TV analyst. On Thursday, it was announced that Lowry was brought on as an analyst for the NBA on Prime. “We’re excited to welcome Kyle Lowry to the #NBAonPrime family!” the […]

European golf sensation Rory McIlroy is brimming with excitement about the Ryder Cup. As he looks ahead to Bethpage Black, McIlroy took time out for reflection on his career in the tournament, per Golf Digest. On Thursday, he said that what got him the greatest joy was playing in the showdown between the Americans and […]

It is a good thing for the St. Louis Cardinals that they still have right-hander Sonny Gray. On Wednesday, he came through in a big way and managed to etch his place among other St. Louis greats, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gray joins the likes of the great Bob Gibson as […]

Beyond his exploits on the diamond, Ken Griffey Jr. has a way with the camera. On Wednesday, he came to the fairways of the Ryder Cup with his camera in hand to capture the action, per Kyle Porter of Normal Sport. Porter mentioned Griffey’s presence in the press area on his social media page. Additionally, […]

In every which way, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge makes history. In fact, he made history twice on the same night. On Wednesday, Judge joined Babe Ruth as one of only four players in MLB history to have four 50-home run seasons.  After that, Judge went on to equal Mickey Mantle with his 51st dinger […]

Evidently, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a chip on his shoulder. The Blue Jays have already made the playoffs, but he wants to finish the regular season on a positive note without incident.  However, that promise wasn’t kept on Wednesday night. Against the Boston Red Sox, Guerrero complained with the umpire over […]

In June, the Buss family sold the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 billion to Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Warner. It marked the end of an era, as the Buss family had run the Lakers organization for 46 years, beginning with the patriarch, Dr. Jerry Buss, in 1979. On Wednesday, the Buss brothers, Joey and […]

On Sunday, Micah Parsons will make his return as the Packers will take on the Cowboys. However, Parsons is likely not getting a warm welcome from his former team. Ultimately, a video tribute will not be made by the Cowboys highlighting his career.  On Wednesday, Parsons spoke his mind about that and ultimately said that […]

Although they are both injured, Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark are still bringing the heat. As the Fever charge through the semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, two of their biggest stars are staples on the sidelines. Along the way, Clark and Cunningham have cultivated a strong connection. On Wednesday, Cunningham made a slight diss […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is paying homage to the 1990s. Recently, he admitted to studying Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to enhance his game. On Wednesday, Edwards posed for the camera wearing the iconic 1990s Timberwolves jersey that will be brought back this season. Anthony Edwards donning the classic Timberwolves jerseys from the 90's, […]

It goes without saying that Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Tyrese Haliburton is a strong advocate for women in basketball. In every which way, he has been the Fever’s biggest cheerleader during their current playoff run. On Wednesday, that love was extended following the passing of Indiana basketball legend Nancy Leonard at the age of 93. She […]

During the offseason, there was speculation that the Chicago Bulls were seriously considering trading guard Ayo Dosunmu. On Wednesday, those rumors were confirmed by Hoops Hype and NBC Sports Chicago writer K.C Johnson, per Stacey King’s Gimme The Hot Sauce pod. Essentially, he stated that the Bulls were working diligently to finalize a deal. However, […]

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Lynx blew a 20-point lead to the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals. In the process, they lost something else, just as precious as the series advantage. Ultimately, the Mercury officially ended the Lynx’s 61-game winning streak of being up by as many as 16 at the half […]

It goes without saying that Deion Sanders goes to bat for Colorado football. However, he seems to make exceptions to the students in the stands wanting to leave the game early. On Tuesday, Sanders explained why he loved Colorado students leaving the game early, essentially to go party, per College Football on Fox. “That means […]

The Chicago Bears and their fans are feeling good following their 31-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday. Moreover, they are thrilled that QB Caleb Williams won the fans free hot dogs following the victory. On Tuesday, Bears fans lined up in droves at Wieners Circle in Chicago to pick up those free hot […]

On Tuesday, the NCAA broke new ground for a top-rated player in the NBA G League. Thierry Darlan will be eligible to play for Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, per Jeremy Woo of ESPN. Darlan, 21, is off playing two seasons in the NBA G League with the Delaware Blue Coats. Previously, he […]