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The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off training camp on Wednesday. Their practice gave the Steelers their first look at their new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. After months of speculation, Pittsburgh finally signed the veteran to a one-year deal. He joins star wideout DK Metcalf on Mike Tomlin’s roster as the Steelers try to contend in the AFC […]

This year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline is picking up steam with one week to go. At this point, Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez is the top name on the market. Teams around the league are interested in swinging a deal for him, including the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees. However, […]

In a year where restricted free agents have struggled to find paydays, Jonathan Kuminga remains unsigned. He told reporters that he is not in a rush to sign a new deal with the Golden State Warriors. Jimmy Butler’s arrival at the trade deadline changed Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s rotations, hurting Kuminga in the process. […]

Entering the 2025 offseason, Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga was a name to watch. Almost a month into his restricted free agency, Kuminga has yet to make a move. He told ESPN’s Shams Charania that he is not worried that a deal has not been done. The Warriors’ offer has not satisfied him amid […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting pretty in the National League West. After Dave Roberts secured a dramatic win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, the Dodgers’ lead grew to almost five games. However, the front office faces a tough decision ahead of the 2025 trade deadline with Dustin May. Now that Shohei Ohtani and […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a rough series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Luckily for them, Ben Rice helped the Yankees defeat the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Despite each game’s importance, New York general manager Brian Cashman’s focus to the Major League Baseball trade deadline. San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease has emerged […]

The Boston Red Sox entered Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies looking for revenge. Philadelphia won in extra innings in the opener and beat Boston 4-1 on Tuesday. The Phillies saw Bryce Harper get off to a great start in the finale. Unfortunately, Alex Cora had to take out Marcelo Mayer before the top of […]

The Miami Marlins enter the Major League Baseball trade deadline as sellers. While former Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara has garnered most of the attention, another name has emerged. Over his last few starts, Edward Cabrera has put up numbers that could entice contenders. Marlins general manager Kim Ng will has a decision to […]

When the Minnesota Twins brought Harrison Bader in, they valued his defense. Unfortunately for them, he mistimed his dive to catch a line drive from Freedie Freeman on Wednesday. He couldn’t make the catch and the Twins lost in walk-off fashion. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts scored the final two runs to give the Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally got back on the right track on Wednesday. It took a blunder from the Minnesota Twins, but Shohei Ohtani and Co. escaped with a 4-3 win. Unfortunately for Dave Roberts, he could be without his star shortstop against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Mookie Betts is dealing with issues […]

There might not be a hotter team in Major League Baseball right now than the Milwaukee Brewers. Their 1-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night is their only blemish in the second half of the season. Despite their long winning streak, the Brewers will not stand pat at the MLB trade deadline. One […]

The Las Vegas Raiders experienced a lot of change this offseason after going 4-13 last season. The Raiders brought in Pete Carroll and Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks in an effort to instill a new culture. They and first-round pick Ashton Jeanty are under pressure to turn things around immediately in the AFC West. […]

Throughout his NBA career with the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves, Rudy Gobert is a polarizing talent. On one hand, many fans have a lot of respect for the four-time Defensive Player of the Year. However, former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal is disgusted that he could get into the Basketball Hall of Fame. […]

Justin Verlander entered the 2025 season hoping to have an impact on the San Francisco Giants under Bob Melvin. Before Wednesday, Verlander was one of the few starting pitchers without a win. However, he fired five shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves to win his first game. Thanks to a pair of home-runs from Rafael […]

The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat have had their fair share of heated moments in recent memory. However, the hard fouls from Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris in 2021 on one another sparked their rivalry. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal spoke with Morris about the play, questioning whether or not the foul was dirty. He argued […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the best rosters in Major League Baseball. The team also runs one of the most successful farm systems in the league. Catcher Diego Cartaya was one of their best prospects before the Dodgers traded him away to the Minnesota Twins. After struggling in the minor leagues all season, […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is just over a week away. Over the last two weeks, a new player has taken over as the top talent available. Contenders across the league are interested in Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. According to the latest reports, the New York Mets general manager David Stearns has […]

The New York Yankees are in the middle of another rough stretch. They are 6-4 over their last ten games, but injuries continue to pile up for Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone. After losing Clark Schmidt for the season, New York’s starting rotation is very thin. However, Athletics closer Mason Miller could fill the hole […]

The New York Mets are preparing to make a serious run at a World Series title. After the Mets paid Juan Soto a colossal contract this winter, fans thought they among the league’s best. For the most part, New York has delivered. At this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball’s biggest surprises. Even after the All-Star break, St. Louis is still in the National League playoff picture. The Cardinals’ success has angered other general managers who thought they would be willing to sell at the MLB trade deadline. However, the Detroit Tigers could make […]

The Boston Red Sox are more than five games out of the top spot in the American League East. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming, Jarren Duran’s name has become more and more popular. Teams interested in the former All-Star include the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies. If he were put […]

The American League East is as tight as any division in Major League Baseball this season. The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox were fourth and fifth in the division before Tuesday night’s games. The Rays especially have many players in trade rumors. In-division trades are rare, but the Red Sox have their eyes […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline looms over the entire league. By July 31, teams across MLB could look vastly different as contenders look to lock in their final pieces. One of the names that has taken over conversations is Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. The slugger has garnered a lot of interest, including […]

Michael Beasley made a career off of his ability to score the basketball. He was one of the best players in the country during his collegiate career. However, it did not really transfer when he was with Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat. Coming off a matchup with Lance Stephenson in the BIG 3, Beasley […]

The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA world when they signed Myles Turner to a four-year deal. When Milwaukee revealed that they waived and stretched Damian Lillard to do so, the shock increased. With the freedom to pick his next destination, the All-Star point guard decided to head back to the Portland Trail Blazers. His decision […]

The NBA Summer League is a proving ground for the league’s next generation. First and second-year players enjoy the spotlight as they vie for a championship in Las Vegas. Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets took the title home after a thrilling game over Nique Clifford and the Sacramento Kings. However, the league’s MVP honors […]

The WNBA is drastically different now compared to when players like Candace Parker were on the court. Young players like Caitlin Clark have helped the league’s popularity skyrocket. Because of that, the ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations have taken center stage. Dwyane Wade, a part owner of the Chicago Sky, is not happy with […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have started the second half of their season on a mission. Mark Attanasio’s team swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in dominant fashion and have not lost since the All-Star break. Milwaukee’s 11-game winning is the longest in the league. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline coming up, the Brewers could pursue […]

The Texas Rangers struggled to stay around the .500 mark throughout the first half of the season. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has tried his best to turn things around, including getting himself ejected multiple times. With the trade deadline looming, Texas has become a team to watch. If they do, team president Chris Young wants […]

The Houston Astros begin the second half of their season in a good place. They dropped their series opener against the Seattle Mariners, though, whittling their division lead down to less than five games. However, Yordan Alvarez is getting closer to his return to the Astros lineup. Now, Houston general manager Dana Brown is under […]

The Houston Astros starting rotation has been missing pieces all season. Cristian Javier continues to rehab from a Tommy John surgery. His return is still weeks away, but Astros manager Joe Espada got some good news on Saturday. Spencer Arrighetti, another starter out with injury, cruised through his first rehab start in Double-A Corpus Christi. […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend has showcased the most talented players the league has to offer. However, multiple big ticket issues have taken over. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is dealing with the new collective bargaining agreement(CBA) negotiations and criticism towards the league’s officials. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Plum have been loud with their complaints. The […]

WNBA All-Star Weekend is a chance for the league’s stars to come together. Despite that, things are not all good. New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart gave her thoughts on the ongoing collective bargaining agreement(CBA) negotiations. WNBA Players’ Association(WNBPA) president Nneka Ogwumike continues to work towards a compromise with the league. The WNBA is welcoming […]

The Charlotte Hornets went undefeated through their first four games at NBA Summer League. The Hornets earned a spot in the semifinals easily, squaring off against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a spot in the championship on the line. The Hornets, led by No. 4 pick Kon Knueppel and Jaylen Sims, played a dominant game. […]

The Boston Red Sox started the second half of their season with a loss against the Chicago Cubs. Boston’s winning streak was ended at 10 games. The loss added pressure to Red Sox general manager Brian O’Halloran to make moves at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Prospects like Jhostynxon Garcia could be on the […]

The Washington Mystics entered the WNBA All-Star break at 11-11. However, their improvement is impressive because of who is leading the charge. Brittney Sykes is the team’s leader, but rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have put together stellar debut seasons. Ahead of the All-Star Game, Iriafen spoke about her confidence in a comment that […]

The San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays started the second half of the season with big goals. Toronto’s depth helped them win the series opener, and they started Saturday’s game off well. Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer had a perfect game going until the fifth inning when Willy Adames hit a 391ft. home […]

The Chicago White Sox got off to a good start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. In a rough 2025 season, Chicago is in the middle of a good stretch, sending rookie standout Shane Smith to the All-Star Game. Unfortunately, White Sox manager Will Venable will be without Smith for two weeks. However, infielder Brooks […]

The New York Mets dropped their first game back from the All-Star break. However, that hasn’t stopped the team from having fun. David Wright, a former Mets star, is back for his jersey retirement ceremony. He was joined by his former New York teammates, including Jose Reyes and Daniel Murphy. Wright didn’t miss the chance […]