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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider pitched just five innings in his 2025 debut before a hamstring strain sent him back to the injured list. After beating the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Thursday, Braves manager Brian Snitker announced that the former All-Star will be back early next week. Reigning National League Cy Young winner Chris […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball this season. Outside of All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes, Don Kelly’s team struggled out of the gates and have not fixed things yet. ESPN’s Jeff Passan gave his opinion on what the Pirates could do with Skenes if they don’t start winning. […]

Shaquille O’Neal is the most dominant player the NBA has ever seen. He is also one of the biggest personalities the game has to offer, even after retirement. O’Neal offers his analysis on the NBA on a variety of shows, including his own podcast. In his latest episode, O’Neal talked to David Spade about a […]

The Indiana Fever enter the 2025 WNBA regular season with high expectations. After a superstar rookie season from Caitlin Clark and an aggressive offseason, experts expect the team to be much better. The Fever added DeWanna Bonner to create a quartet of stars with Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. The new-look Indiana team got […]

The Golden State Warriors built their dynasty on the backs of their stars. However, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry are the only players that remain from the team’s 2015 championship. After a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves ended a series full of drama for the Warriors and eliminated them. Afterwards, Green answered […]

The Dallas Wings begin their 2025 regular season hosting the Minnesota Lynx in a playoff rematch for DiJonai Carrington. While all eyes will be on Paige Bueckers in her WNBA debut, Carrington will catch fans’ eyes with her shoes. The Wings guard and Reebok teased a new colorway for their Engine A shoes called “Energy […]

All eyes were on Duke star Cooper Flagg during the NBA Draft lottery on Monday. The 6-foot-9 forward spoke about his transition into the NBA and what he thinks about today’s stars. He said that Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is the most “underrated” star after his performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Dallas Mavericks […]

The Minnesota Twins won two straight games against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The doubleheader sweep put the finishing touches on Minnesota’s 10-game winning streak. They are back above .500 and could make a push in the American League Central. The three teams at the top all made the playoffs last season while the Twins […]

The Minnesota Twins won both of their games against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in their doubleheader. The win was their 10th straight, vaulting Byron Buxton and Co. into Major League Baseball history. The team might be shopping Buxton on the trade market ahead of the deadline, but the Twins are enjoying a great stretch. […]

When the Boston Celtics lost Jayson Tatum to a torn ACL in Game 4 of their second-round series against the New York Knicks, fans thought it was all over. However, Luke Kornet and Derrick White came to play in a do-or-die Game 5 at home. They helped Boston build a 20-point lead in the second […]

When Geno Auriemma captured his 12th national title as the head coach of the UConn Huskies, Azzi Fudd led the way. She, along with No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers and freshman phenom Sarah Strong, led the charge in a dominant season for UConn. However, Fudd and her teammates dealt with the stresses that come […]

With Byron Buxton putting together one of the healthiest starts of his career in 2025, the Minnesota Twins are nearly at full strength. However, they got contributions outside of their stars in their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Both teams are familiar with one another after the Orioles visited the Twins last week […]

The Kansas City Royals improved by 30 wins from 2023 to 2024 behind a MVP campaign from Bobby Witt Jr.. This year, the team is off to a slower start despite Witt Jr.’s efforts. They are still above .500, but are in the middle of the American League Central. The AL as a whole is […]

The Boston Red Sox lost a heartbreaker to the Detroit Tigers in extra innings on Tuesday. They face an uphill battle in the series finale against reigning American League CY Young winner Tarik Skubal. After their finale against the Tigers, the Red Sox face the other 2024 CY Young winner; Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale. […]

The Seattle Mariners wrap up their first series against the New York Yankees on Wednesday at T-Mobile Park. The series was split entering the finale, with the Yankees taking a big hit in their loss on Tuesday. Julio Rodriguez got things started with a home run robbery to record the first out of Wednesday’s game. […]

Pete Rose was not the only name taken off of Major League Baseball’s permanently ineligible list on Tuesday. Former Chicago White Sox legend “Shoeless” Joe Jackson has a chance to join the Baseball Hall of Fame once again. The news impacts Jackson and Rose, as well as other controversial baseball legends. However, MLB insider Jeff […]

Pete Rose made headlines on Tuesday when he and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson were reinstated from Major League Baseball’s permanently ineligible list. Both players are now eligible to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame. One former player who overlapped with the Cincinnati Reds legend during his career, said that he is against Rose’s potential […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series last season, defeating the New York Yankees in just five games. When looking at their playoff run, the San Diego Padres were their toughest opponent. Now, one Major League Baseball executive declared Mike Shildt’s squad as the best team in the National League. Both teams are neck-and-neck […]

Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball made waves on Tuesday when they announced the removal of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and Pete Rose from the league’s permanently ineligible list. Both players were on the list following the discovery of their gambling habits during their careers. However, the timing of the decision is curious to Hall-of-Famer Johnny […]

Julio Rodriguez has the Seattle Mariners in the lead in the American League West two months into the season. However, only two games separate them from the fourth-place team. The Athletics are trying to track Seattle down, but there is a long way to go. However, the team’s safest path to the playoffs could include […]

Dave Roberts is the manager for the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. However, his star-studded roster is not immune to injuries. Rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki is the newest addition to the team’s injured list with a shoulder injury. He joins starting pitchers Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, who also went out with a […]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider has faced a lot of adversity while leading the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite that, he couldn’t say anything to his third baseman in the bottom of the fifth inning of their Tuesday night game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Addison Barger hit a ball into foul territory, but Rays […]

Steve Kerr has one of the greatest resumes of any NBA coach in league history. He will need to pull another rabbit out of his hat on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Golden State Warriors are down 3-1 in the series and have played all but the first quarter of Game 1 without […]

Bruce Bochy received good news back on May 3 when star shortstop Corey Seager was reinstated from the injured list. Seager dealt with a right hamstring strain that held him out of nine games. He came back but did not last but 10 days before finding his way back onto the IL, right next to […]

The Cleveland Guardians won 92 games en route to a first-place finish in the American League Central last season. They were the second seed in the AL playoffs, but lost to the New York Yankees in five games in the ALCS. Jose Ramirez and Cleveland have had special moments in 2025 and are in the […]

Freddie Freeman was the postseason hero for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024. He was by far their best hitter in their World Series victory over the New York Yankees despite fighting an ankle injury throughout the postseason. Dave Roberts’ first baseman re-aggravated the injury when he slipped in his shower on April 3. After […]

The NBA Draft lottery didn’t go the Brooklyn Nets’ way on Monday night. They had the sixth-best odds of jumping up to the No. 1 overall pick, but Brooklyn fell down two spots to the No. 8 selection. Despite a tough night, the Nets are still a team many are watching as the draft approaches. […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum joined a long list of injured stars in the NBA Playoffs on Monday. Fellow All-Stars Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard’s injuries share one thing in common with Tatum’s; they were all non-contact. Zach Lowe talked about the injuries around the league, drawing a connection between them and a long regular […]

Between the three of them, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid played in 134 of the 246 possible games combined in the regular season. That’s just over 50% of their games in their first season together. Their absences from the lineup put Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse in tough positions every night. Injuries killed […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made one of the biggest free agent signings in the league last summer. They inked Paul George to a four-year, $211 million contract, forming a star trio featuring him, former MVP Joel Embiid, and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey. Injuries had a large influence on their season, but a 24-58 record made the […]

DJ LeMahieu spent more time recovering from a left calf strain than he needed to. However, the 36-year-old New York Yankees infielder wanted to make sure he is 100% healthy before returning to Aaron Boone’s lineup. He and the team feel like he is ready to come back, calling for his return from his rehab […]

The Detroit Tigers are one of the best teams in not only the American League, but in all of Major League Baseball. Detroit is in the middle of AL contender conversations more than 30 games into the year. Tarik Skubal is enjoying a outstanding stretch of starts and is the current favorite to win the […]

The Boston Celtics returned to form from 3-point range on the road in Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Saturday. Jayson Tatum and Co. walked away with a 115-93 win in a game where his team shot 50% from deep. The Celtics didn’t blow a big lead this time around like they did […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry injured his left hamstring early in the second quarter of a 99-88 win in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The All-Star guard is out for the foreseeable future, leaving Jimmy Butler as the primary offensive option for Golden State moving forward. Before Game 3, though, ESPN’s Shams Charania […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon left his start against the Athletics on Saturday with a 6-4 lead. One inning later, New York trailed 7-6. Fernando Cruz and Ian Hamilton squandered the lead Rodon gave them, and the Yankees lost the game 11-7. The loss adds to the struggles of the Yankees bullpen, including […]

The New York Knicks came into Saturday’s Game 3 against the Boston Celtics with a chance to go up 3-0 in their second round series. Instead, they walk out of Madison Square Garden with a 115-93 loss to Jayson Tatum and Co.. Jalen Brunson acknowledged the defeat and said that he and his teammates need […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are in a new era, fighting for their third National League Central crown in three years. For now, though, they have work to do. Pat Murphy’s team is in the middle of the NL Central race, but are only a few games behind the Chicago Cubs for the division lead. The Brewers […]

The Boston Red Sox are dealing with drama entering the second full month of the 2025 season. Rafael Devers and the organization are at odds over his responsibilities to the team. Amidst the incident, manager Alex Cora went about his business on Saturday, updating reporters and fans on the status of Walker Buehler’s shoulder injury. […]

The UConn Huskies are the reigning champions in women’s college basketball. Geno Auriemma won his 12th national championship behind a star trio in Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers, and Sarah Strong. Fudd and Strong led the way for the Huskies, scoring 24 points apiece in the 82-59 victory. She is staying for another season and announced […]