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Lately, former NBA player Paul Pierce calls it like he sees it. For instance, he compared OKC Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Michael Jordan. Now, he’s as candid as can be about the playoff chances for the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. During an appearance on the No Fouls Given podcast, Pierce made it […]

During this offseason, the Chicago Cubs are looking to strengthen their pitching staff. As it turns out, it is not just on the mound.  On Saturday, the Cubs announced they had hired former pitcher Tyler Zombro as their vice president of pitching, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. This comes after the Washington Nationals were pursuing […]

The Seattle Mariners’ loss became the New York Mets’ gain. On Saturday, it was announced that the Mets had officially signed infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Recently, Polanco declined a $6 million player option with the Mariners, thus opening himself up to free agency. Plus, teams […]

Well, wouldn’t you know it, the Chicago Bulls could actually win a game. On Friday, they picked themselves up, dusted themselves off, and ended the scourge of losing that had been plaguing them.  On Friday, the Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets 129-126. Many factors went into it, but one stood out involving Zach Collins. With […]

Lately, Cooper Flagg has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The rookie sensation for the Dallas Mavericks has been entrusted with the of starting point guard role.  With that will come a certain amount of criticism as to whether the No.1 pick coming off one year at Duke has what it takes. However, […]

On the same day the Toronto Blue Jays signed reliever Tyler Rogers to a $37 million deal, they added one more arm to the bullpen. After talking with the Detroit Tigers, the Blue Jays acquired right-handed reliever Chase Lee in a trade, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.  Additionally, they sent over a young prospect, […]

Undoubtedly, the aftereffects of the Baltimore Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a $155 million deal are still being felt. Moreover, there is insight into what led to the historic signing, courtesy of Alonso’s agent Scott Boras. On Friday, Boras shared with reporters about the conversation he had with Alonso about what the Orioles were offering […]

During a week in which the Philadelphia Phillies signed Kyle Schwarber to a $150 million contract, they concluded the week by bolstering their pitching. On Friday, the Phillies snatched up the services of former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bryse Wilson, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post Sports.  In 2024, Wilson signed with the […]

It was only a month ago that Satou Sabally was mentioned as one of the top 10 players to watch at Unrivaled. Unfortunately, she won’t be hitting the floor for the second annual season.  On Friday, Ben Pickman of The Athletic officially confirmed that Sabally will be out indefinitely due to the lingering effects of […]

On Thursday, No.4 Iowa State pulled off a big comeback win against its rival, Iowa. The result was a 66-62 victory, leaving them undefeated at 10-0. After the game, Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger described in detail how hard it was to defend Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz, per Alec Busse of 24/7 Sports. “I […]

In November, the Toronto Blue Jays came to terms with their World Series run. At the same time, something else was brewing. Negotiations were underway for a new contract for team president Mark Shapiro. On Friday, the Blue Jays officially announced that Shapiro agreed to a five-year contract extension, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. […]

The struggle is real for many teams in the NBA and that includes the Sacramento Kings. On Thursday, they suffered a brutal 31-point loss to the Denver Nuggets, 136-105. As a result, the Kings fall to 6-19 and have achieved another feat. They equaled their second-worst start in franchise history during the first 25 games […]

It was a hard night for the Boston Celtics going up against the Milwaukee Bucks. Altogether, the Bucks were decent from the field, shooting 58.2%, which led to a 116-101 victory. Meanwhile, the Celtics were stopped in their tracks, shooting 38.6% from the field. Afterward, Bucks’ head coach Doc Rivers explained how that happened, per […]

The storied Michigan Football program is in the middle of a scandal of enormous proportions. On Wednesday, head coach Sherrone Moore was fired for an “inappropriate relationship” with a staffer. Shortly thereafter, he was arrested and charged with assault.  As a result, the search is on for a new coach. Meanwhile, Michigan is setting the […]

On Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys face the Minnesota Vikings. Good news for America’s team: CeeDee Lamb is expected to play after practicing on Thursday.  Last Thursday, Lamb had to be taken out of the game against the Detroit Lions due to a concussion. But one week later, Lamb proudly insists that he has no concussion […]

Since 2019, Coby White has given his all to the Chicago Bulls. He has been their consistent scorer, a team leader, and a fan favorite, no doubt. So when rumors swirled that the Minnesota Timberwolves had inquired about a possible trade for White, some Bulls fans might have been disappointed.  The reason is that White […]

The Chicago Bulls got a lot going on, but not in a good way. On the other hand, they are on a seven-game losing streak and have been plagued by injuries. However, the Bulls were given a ray of light in the lead-up to their showdown against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, per K.C. Johnson […]

Lately, Billy Donovan has laid down the law regarding the serious struggles plaguing the Chicago Bulls. Currently, the Bulls are 9-14 and are experiencing a seven-game losing streak. Last Sunday, they had to endure a brutal 32-point loss to the veteran-laden Golden State Warriors, 123-91. On Friday, they will head to Charlotte to take on […]

Over a year after Michael Jordan filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, the case has finally been resolved. On Thursday, both sides decided to settle, according to the Associated Press/ESPN. Ultimately, the stock car racing series will make its revenue-sharing charters permanent for all racing teams. Also, Jordan’s racing teams, 23XI and Front Row Motorsports, […]

2025 marked a turnaround year for the Chicago Cubs. Ultimately, the Cubs made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Plus, they were able to keep their Gold Glove-winning infielder, Nico Hoerner, after rumors surfaced about trading him at the end of last season. One year later, those rumors are back again […]

Obviously, the OKC Thunder are the most dominant team in the NBA. The defending champions are currently 24-1 and have the league’s top scorer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He is on such a tear right now that he has gotten former NBA player-turned-analyst Steve Nash to give him the highest compliment imaginable. That is putting him on […]

Blockbuster deals are being made throughout MLB. On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles decided to sign first baseman Pete Alonso to a whopping $155 million contract. In the process, Alonso cemented a monumental mark for first basemen with the stroke of a pen, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal gives him the highest Average Annual […]

Before Thanksgiving, the New York Liberty announced it would have a new coach. Former Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco will take over for Sandy Brondello after Brondello was fired. There is still plenty of time before the WNBA season commences. However, DeMarco provided insight into how he will coach, according to Khristina Williams of […]

Since emerging onto the scene, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers has been compared to Chris Paul. Both can control the tempo, involve others, and rise to the occasion. Now that the Los Angeles Clippers have let Chris Paul go following a bitter breakup, Haliburton is weighing in on the saga, per The Numbers on […]

On paper, the Los Angeles Lakers are doing well. They are 17-6 and in second place in the Western Conference. After returning from injury, LeBron James has gradually come back to life, averaging 17.6 points and 7.6 assists. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic is in his prime during his first full season with the Lakers, averaging 35.0 […]

It’s been almost a month since New York Jets CB Kris Boyd was shot and almost killed in Manhattan. On Monday, the suspect in the shooting was caught and is now charged, per Rich Cimini of ESPN.  The suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Frederick Green from the Bronx, following a lengthy manhunt. He was […]

Come next year, things are expected to look different as it relates to March Madness. On Tuesday, NCAA President Charlie Baker unveiled his plans to expand the tournament, per Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports.  Among the plans are the following: – NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament expansion – deal with the pro leagues regarding […]

A few months ago, Freddie Freeman was dancing the night away after the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight World Series. Now the question arises as to whether he intends to take part in the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March for Team Canada.  According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Canada manager Ernie […]

It’s a hectic time for Lionel Messi. The soccer sensation from Argentina is anticipating playing in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. At the same time, cutting ads with the likes of Steve Carel to hype up the World Cup.  Plus, he has come away with his second MLS MVP award for one of his best […]

On a day in which the baseball world is seeing one big deal after another, the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers are in on the action. On Tuesday, the Dodgers announced they were closing a deal to snatch up Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz. It was reported by Jorge Castillo of ESPN and Will Sammon […]

It’s the blockbuster news that has captured the attention of the baseball world. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced that Kyle Schwarber agreed to a $150 million, five-year reunion deal. This past year, Schwarber put up MVP-like numbers. Altogether, he batted .240 with 56 home runs, 132 RBIs, and 145 hits. Ultimately, Schwarber finished second […]

In what has been a topsy-turvy year for the WNBA, A’ja Wilson came out on top. She won their fourth MVP Award and the Aces won their third WNBA championship in four years. On Tuesday, Wilson was named Time Magazine’s Athlete of the Year. During her interview, Wilson took time to speak on the current […]

A’ja Wilson is on top of the world. She is fresh off her 4th MVP season and leading the Las Vegas Aces to their third WNBA title in four years. If that wasn’t enough, she was named the 2025 Time Magazine Athlete of the Year. In her interview with Sean Gregory, Wilson reflected on her […]

At the moment, the Los Angeles Lakers are second in the Western Conference with a 17-6 record. Their latest victory came against the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday. However, LeBron James’ longtime friend and agent, Rich Paul, said the Lakers don’t have what it takes to go far in the playoffs, per the Game Over […]

Even though they still have a shot at the playoffs, the Chicago Bears are still reeling from their 28-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. In particular, they are coming to terms with the game-defining interception by Keisean Nixon that led to the Packers winning.  Ironically, it allied Bears head coach Ben Johnson […]

Undoubtedly, Shohei Ohtani is on top of the world. He is fresh off his third MVP season that included a second straight World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  At this point, what more is there for him to do? Well, retaining Japan’s title as the defending champions of the World Baseball Classic this […]

It was a disappointing season for the Houston Astros since they didn’t make the playoffs. At the same time, second baseman Jose Altuve was hampered by a season-ending foot injury.  As he embarks on his recovery, he hasn’t made up his mind as to whether he will play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, […]

Before the Detroit Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, Cade Cunningham found time to talk about something else: the Super Bowl. An avid Dallas Cowboys fan, Cunningham naturally wants to see them in the Super Bowl. At the same time, he also wants to see the Lions there, even though they both won’t be […]

On Sunday, the Golden State Warriors absolutely steamrolled past the Chicago Bulls 120-105. It was also a chance for Jimmy Butler to go up against his former team. Afterward, Butler was made aware that the Bulls have lost more games without him than with him, per Drew Stevens of The Bigs Media. “That’s a helluva […]