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The NBA on NBC provided three generations of basketball fans with timeless memories. After NBC spent $2.5 billion to acquire the NBA rights, the league will be on NBC in October.  The league scored a hard-fought win to reclaim ownership of the iconic Roundball Rock theme. The new NBA on NBC will also show player […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers looks forward to being “quarterback” in her first season. Her adjustment to the team has been relatively smooth, and she has already formed relationships with notable teammates, especially Arike Ogunbowale.  Bueckers hinted briefly at their relationship after the Wings exhibition against the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, per Clutchpoints. She […]

Fans at Fenway Park were stunned at the sight of Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas injuring his knee while trying to run out a groundball on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. He was subsequently carried off the field on a stretcher.  On Saturday, team chief baseball officer Craig Breslow officially confirmed Casas will be […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is fresh off a warm welcome to LSU, where the Sky defeated Brazil in a preseason exhibition. As she gears up for the WNBA season, Reese continues to cement her status as a fashion icon. Her most prominent endorser, Reebok, officially announced a sneaker collection in Reese’s name on Thursday. […]

Michael Jordan: the man, the mystery, and the mystique. Contrary to Anthony Edwards’ assessment that Jordan is his era’s only skilled player, the aura surrounding Jordan never wavers.  In other words, the hype matches the reality. Former Bulls teammate Craig Hodges is attempting to add to the legend by claiming on the All The Smoke […]

The New York Yankees were forced to switch up their roster following Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s injury on Friday. Now, manager Aaron Boone officially released an expected return timeline, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.  Boone says Chisholm is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks. He sustained a right oblique strain during his first inning at […]

It’s been four days since San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich announced his retirement after 29 seasons as head coach. Today, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released an official statement celebrating Popovich’s legacy, per the NBA.  “Gregg Popovich’s sustained success as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs is incomparable,” he said. “In addition to his […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is gearing up for a season unlike no other during her career. Wilson is set to release her signature Pink A-One Nikes on May 6th and to hold her reign as the best all-around player in the WNBA.  As she prepares for the season, Wilson spoke openly about what […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is history in the making. On Friday, Ramirez achieved a Guardians milestone by becoming the first player in franchise history to hit 250 home runs and steal 250 bases.  His feat has led to analyst Jon Morosi referring to him as an absolute Hall of Famer, per MLB Network.  […]

The Dallas Wings are set to take on the Las Vegas Aces in a WNBA preseason game on Friday. Wings’ rookie Paige Beuckers will contest A’ja Wilson in her first warmup before the start of the season on May 16. But Dallas will be missing guard Tyasha Harris due to a knee injury, per Joey […]

A few short weeks ago, the Connecticut Sun drafted NC State guard Saniya Rivers as part of a highly touted draft class. On Wednesday, she endured the most heartbreaking loss imaginable: the passing of her mother, Demetria. The Sun released an official statement offering its condolences to the Rivers family. “The Connecticut Sun organization would […]

The WNBA will kick off the 2025 preseason in a unique way. On Friday, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese will return to LSU to play in an exhibition game against Brazil. Arike Ogunbowale, Jackie Young, and Jewell Loyd will return to Notre Dame for a game on Friday between the Las Vegas Aces and the […]

The Chicago Bears did what they could to draft RB Ashton Jeanty out of Boise State, but to no avail. Instead, he was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders as the 6th overall pick. Now searching for a top-tier RB, the Bears are working tirelessly to sign Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb, per Alyssa Barbieri […]

The Washington Mystics are off to a difficult start, and the WNBA season hasn’t started yet. First, Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore suffered an ACL injury weeks after being drafted. Now, one of their top players, Aaliyah Edwards, was diagnosed with a lower back contusion on Thursday and will be reevaluated in two weeks, per Khristina […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving went out for the season after tearing his ACL in March. But that didn’t stop him from taking in the festivities of the NBA Playoffs.  On Wednesday, he was captured sitting courtside for Game 4 of the first-round matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, per Ben Golliver […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is on a roll. Curry achieved a milestone for the most playoff assists during Game 5 of the first-round series against the Houston Rockets.  He is now 18th on the all-time list after surpassing Bob Cousy.  Now, he provided Rockets guard Tari Eason with a moment he will never […]

Over a month, Coco Gauff suffered a hard loss at Indian Wells to being back on top of her game. Gauff came from behind to defeat Mirra Andreeva and advance to the semifinals at the Madrid Open, per John Berkok of Tennis.com. Gauff was a double set point down in the first set. Then she […]

If the Paris Olympics taught anyone anything, it is that Katie Ledecky was by no means a “one-hit wonder,” especially when she came away with four medals to add to her total of 14. Usually, an Olympian gets back to form by the time the next games roll around, but not Ledecky.  On Wednesday, she […]

To say that Stephen A. Smith is Shedeur Sanders’s biggest cheerleader in the media would be an understatement. It almost looks like he wanted to toe-to-toe with anyone who dared to justify Sanders being downgraded to the fifth round of the NFL Draft and being the 144th pick by the Cleveland Browns. His enthusiastic desire […]

A month ago, Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle was deemed their X-Factor. The player who would be counted on to contribute when needed. Nobody knows that better at this point than LeBron James. Throughout the first-round playoff series between the Wolves and Lakers, Randle was matched up against James. Randle is having quite an […]

It wasn’t that long ago that Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper saw a “good sign” that his team would have home-ice advantage in the playoffs. Now, he is singing a different tune following a challenging Game 4 loss to the Florida Panthers in the NHL first round.  The Lightning lost 4-2 and now […]

Houston Astros infielder turned outfielder Jose Altuve knows how to transition for the team’s good. However, his abilities at persuasion mirror those on the field.  On Monday, Altuve requested that Astros manager Joe Espada have shortstop Jeremy Pena hit leadoff in their game against the Detroit Tigers, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. It is […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson unveiled her signature shoe with Nike two months ago. Now, her long-awaited A’One “Pink Aura” shoes are scheduled for official release on May 6. In an official ad, Wilson described at length the structure of the A’One and how it will help her game, per Nike Basketball.  “Thinking about […]

LSU women’s basketball scored a big with the commitment of former South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley. Nobody was more thrilled by the announcement than LSU star Flau’jae Johnson. On Friday, Johnson expressed her excitement at Fulwiley’s commitment on her X account. “Yes” she posted. Yes https://t.co/6fe6EsUkhO — Flaujae 4️⃣ (@Flaujae) April 25, 2025 She previously […]

The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball, but the Dodgers’ pitching is struggling. Their rotation, including Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow, is afflicted by injuries. To remedy that, the Dodgers acquired the talents of New York Yankees reliever Yoendrys Gomez off waivers on Friday, per Jorge Castillo of […]

After negotiating a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter as the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft instead of No. 5. His chances of becoming a starting wide receiver could increase thanks to the presence of quarterback Trevor Lawrence. During an episode of The Triple Option […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers bypassed Shedeur Sanders and chose Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon as the 21st pick in the NFL Draft. It was a moment that turned bittersweet for Harmon. On Thursday, Harmon’s mother passed away shortly after he told her the news, per Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. During a press conference, Harmon […]

Over a week ago, Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet came close to throwing a no-hitter against his former team, the Chicago White Sox. Though he came up short, it undoubtedly indicated a strong start to the season. Now he has endured his first loss of the season on Thursday to the Seattle Mariners, 4-3. […]

There is no question that LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey understands the landscape of college basketball regarding the transfer portal. She knows that players, including her own, come and go for various reasons. But is it possible for her to land a standout talent from the portal? On Thursday, it was hinted that former […]

It is confirmed that USC basketball commit Alijah Areans is in a coma after a horrific car accident on Thursday morning. As he battles for his life, one notable basketball star is offering her support. Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese posted her best wishes on her X page. “Prayers for Alijah” she posted. Prayers […]

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon has strongly praised Aaron Judge. During the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Rodon said, “He’s the best hitter in the game.” On Thursday, Rodon once again expressed his admiration for Judge when asked what surprises him, per Erik Boland of Newsday Sports. This came after Rodon […]

Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan knows how to impact his team when counted on both in terms of the game and being there for a teammate in the most heartwarming ways.  On Tuesday, Kwan called for a time before his at-bat in the first inning of the Guardians/Yankees game to do a gender reveal […]

There is no question that ESPN has been good to the WNBA. ESPN is riding high off the second-highest-rated WNBA Draft in history, with 1.25 million viewers. The 2024 Draft had the highest ratings, with 2.46 million viewers, thanks to a class that included Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, and Cameron Brink. The league’s growth has […]

From her own words, Simone Biles has hinted at not competing at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. For all that she has accomplished, what else is there for her to do? On Tuesday, she did clarify that she is “unsure” at this point, per ESPN. Biles gave an interview to the French sports newspaper […]

Over a month ago, Naomi Osaka apologized to her fans for a dismal performance at Indian Wells in which she lost in the first round. A performance she referred to as “the worst match I ever played.”. Yet those fans appear to be less forgiving after Osaka went out in the opener of the Madrid […]

After a poor season, the Seattle Kraken are changing at the top. First, the Kraken fired head coach Dan Bylsma after one season. Now, they are giving one of their top management personnel a promotion and bringing somebody from another team to fill his role.  On Monday, the Kraken are elevating general manager Ron Francis […]

Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller emphatically promised fans that Paige Bueckers is here to stay and that the number one draft pick will spur on a basketball revolution in the city for years to come.  But why hasn’t Bueckers shown up to Dallas yet? On Monday, speculation about Bueckers absence from the Wings training […]

A few short years ago, Trinity Rodman became the highest-paid NWSL player when she signed a contract extension with the Washington Spirit. She has since become one of the most popular players in the league and an Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women’s national soccer team (USWNT).  According to ESPN, Rodman was out indefinitely […]

Last year, Olympic legend Simone Biles went on a redemption tour, fueled by a desire to overcome her experience with the “Twisties,” which forced her to withdraw from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. She steamrolled back to prominence by winning three gold medals at the Paris Games and the coveted Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year […]