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Since they were drafted two picks apart back in 2003, Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James were constantly compared to one another throughout their careers. The perennial All-Stars had their fair share of clashes when they played for the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, respectively, in the 2010s. They were rivals on the court, but […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were confident heading into Thursday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, was on the mound, ready to shut the Diamondbacks’ offense down in the opening game of their four-game series. After two swings from Gabriel Moreno and Ketel Marte, the Dodgers’ ace and National League Cy Young candidate […]

The Golden State Warriors entered Target Arena on a mission ahead of their Game 2 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road. The Warriors were without All-Star guard Stephen Curry because of a hamstring injury, making Podziemski that much more important. Unfortunately for him, Timberwolves security literally closed a door in his face. The […]

Draymond Green is the emotional leader of the Golden State Warriors. The former All-Star served as Stephen Curry’s enforcer throughout the team’s dynasty, winning four championships with the Warriors. In Game 2 of their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Green almost left Jimmy Butler as the sole Warriors star after picking up another technical […]

The Boston Red Sox fanbase is up in arms after Rafael Devers expressed his disappointment with the team. News broke that Devers doesn’t want to play any position other than first base. However, Alex Cora and the Red Sox asked if he would play at first base for an injured Triston Casas. Boston’s newest addition, […]

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday was off to a shaky start in his second season in Major League Baseball. His first full season in the majors saw his manager, Brandon Hyde, demote him in the depth chart while he tried to get back on track. Luckily for him, Holliday got some good advice from a […]

Major League Baseball lost a legend on Thursday when Chet Lemon passed away at the age of 70. Lemon was an excellent player in MLB for 16 years after the Athletics drafted him in 1972. The outfielder made his debut with the Chicago White Sox, where he played for nine years before joining the Detroit […]

The Athletics are back in contention in the American League for the first time since 2020. Luis Severino and Co. are lurking in the standings, their success led by their young stars. There are more than 100 games left to go in the 2025 season, but the team’s start is encouraging. For a young team […]

The New York Knicks were one of the NBA’s most exciting teams when they added Carmelo Anthony in 2011. He, along with J.R. Smith, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Iman Shumpert were on the team for a few years. That group is the subject of the “Knickstape,” a highlight reel of the 2012-2013 team. More recent editions […]

The Atlanta Braves are beginning their turnaround, fighting to get back to .500. Brian Snitker’s team is confident in their ability to return to contention in the National League East moving forward. While both he and Ronald Acuna Jr. are still recovering from injury, Spencer Strider is ready to come back and give his team […]

The Colorado Rockies’ season is already off to a bad start. Bud Black’s team had a rough month in April, and aren’t turning things around in May. Thursday’s blunder against the Detroit Tigers is the latest lowlight of their season. Hunter Goodman could handle a throw from the outfield, giving up a run to Javier […]

The Chicago Cubs and manager Craig Counsell will get their first look at one of their top pitching prospects in the major leagues. Cade Horton is playing well in the minor leagues in 2025 and is getting his first big chance to step into the majors. Chicago needs pitching help after losing Justin Steele for […]

After Pope Francis passed away earlier this year, the Vatican was charged with finding a replacement. After deliberation, Robert Prevost took Francis’ place and is now Pope Leo XIV. Prevost hails from Chicago, so naturally everybody wondered if he’s a fan of the Chicago Cubs or Chicago White Sox. An ABC report initially claimed Prevost […]

The Atlanta Braves saw their three-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday night against the Cincinnati Reds. However, Alex Verdugo is still confident that his team is capable of competing with anyone in Major League Baseball. Jarred Kelenic’s replacement in the outfield believes in Brian Snitker’s team as the team approaches .500. Verdugo is a nine-year […]

The Boston Celtics entered Game 2 against the New York Knicks looking to level their second-round series at one game apiece. After a bad shooting night from Jayson Tatum and Co., Celtics fans are searching for answers to fix their team after a 90-91 loss. While a large number of fans want head coach Joe […]

The Boston Celtics came into Game 2 of their second-round series against the New York Knicks looking to avenge their 105-108 overtime loss in Game 1. Instead, Jalen Brunson and Co. stole another game in the final seconds, walking out of TD Gardens with a 91-90 win and a 2-0 series lead. After another poor […]

The Boston Celtics had a historically bad shooting night against the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their second-round series. Jayson Tatum and Derrick White missed 22 three-pointers combined in the opening game, a 105-108 loss at home. Joe Mazzulla’s squad followed it up with another frigid night from deep, missing an additional 30 […]

When Denver Nuggets fans think about the team’s recent playoff success, two names come to mind. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have plenty of great moments in the postseason. This year, however, interim head coach David Adelman has a new hero to thank: Aaron Gordon. The forward is delivering in the clutch, but his most […]

Corbin Burnes played well in his last start for the Arizona Diamondbacks at the end of April. The Arizona starter hasn’t pitched since due to shoulder inflammation that forced him to skip a scheduled start for the first time since 2020. Torey Lovullo gets his starter back against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, rejoining […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Dave Roberts have a long list of pitchers out with injury. Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Shohei Ohtani top the list of starters that Los Angeles is waiting on to return. However, the team got some good news on Glasnow’s status as he inches closer to returning to give Yoshinobu […]

The New Orleans Pelicans endured a rough season full of injuries this year. C.J. McCollum, Zion Williamson, and many other players on their roster missed extended time throughout the regular season. That kept them from stringing together victories, leaving them on the outside of the Western conference playoff picture. As the official beginning of the […]

The Indiana Pacers walked away with a 2-0 series lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night after one of the most exciting finishes so far in the NBA postseason. Donovan Mitchell out-dueled Tyrese Haliburton for the first 47 minutes of the game, but the former All-Star guard took over in the final seconds, icing […]

The Golden State Warriors won Game 1 on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, the win came at a cost: Stephen Curry’s hamstring. Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler were able to guide their team to the win, but Curry’s exit early in the second quarter left them walking away concerned […]

The Houston Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone face a big decision early this offseason regarding Fred Vanvleet. The Rockets guard wants to stay with the team and have them pick up his $44.9 million team option. He helped Alperen Sengun keep Houston’s offense afloat against the Golden State Warriors, proving his value in the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in one of the more competitive divisions in the entire league. Every game counts for Torey Lovullo’s squad, including starting pitcher Merrill Kelly. He needs to step up to replace Corbin Burnes after the veteran might miss time with shoulder inflammation. Arizona’s fans are doing their part, sending Kelly and the […]

The Boston Red Sox and manager Alex Cora made a significant move this offseason that caused a log jam in their infield. Boston signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract, adding him to a roster that featured Rafael Devers. The young slugger was moved into a designated hitter role to make space for […]

The New York Yankees are dominating on the offensive end in 2025. Aaron Boone’s lineup regularly puts up lopsided innings to fuel the team to victories. However, the team’s pitching, especially out of the bullpen, is a significant problem. Devin Williams’ struggles forced Boone to put Luke Weaver into the closing role for the Yankees. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost a key piece late in the first half of Game 1 of their second-round series against the Golden State Warriors. After committing a foul on Buddy Hield, Sixth Man of the Year candidate Naz Reid landed awkwardly and was subbed out of the game for Ruby Gobert almost immediately. Reid when […]

The New York Yankees lost three straight games before Tuesday night’s game against the San Diego Padres. Their losing streak had fans talking about a potential trade to reignite New York’s offense. Aaron Judge kicked it off with his 12th home run of the season in the fourth inning. However, the Yankees pulled away in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and new head coach Kenny Atkinson face an uphill climb after falling behind 2-0 against the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the Eastern conference playoffs. However, they have a larger problem looming once their offseason begins. Evan Mobley won Defensive Player of the Year, triggering a clause in his contract […]

The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers faced on on Tuesday night in Game 2 of their second-round series. Tyrese Haliburton and Co. walked away with a 121-112 win in Game 1, stealing home court away from the Cavaliers. He and the Pacers came out seeking another win to go back home up 2-0 with a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins without two of their best batters. Mookie Betts had the day off and Teoscar Hernandez got put on the Dodgers injured list. Luckily for them, they have Shohei Ohtani. The reigning National League MVP gave Dave Roberts the offensive boost he needed, turning […]

The Atlanta Hawks finished the 2024-25 season with a 40-42 record. Trae Young and Co. made it into the NBA Play-In Tournament, where the Hawks lost back-to-back games against the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat. Those losses took them from the eighth seed to outside of the playoffs looking in. Atlanta began their offseason […]

Seven people were shot at a bar in Oklahoma City as fans gathered to watch Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. The clash between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, as well as the heroics of Aaron Gordon, were overshadowed by the shooting. Seven people were injured by gunfire at The Collective, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got hit with their second piece of bad news ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Marlins. After losing Teoscar Hernandez to the injured list, Mookie Betts will also be on the bench for the game against the Marlins. Dave Roberts will turn to James Outman and Hyeseong Kim to […]

The Minnesota Twins welcome a key piece back to their lineup before Tuesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Rocco Baldelli gets Royce Lewis back, a welcome sight for a team that needs him. Both Lewis and Jose Miranda were out with injuries, but Lewis makes his 2025 debut against the Orioles on Tuesday. Lewis is […]

The New York Knicks are coming off of their best win of the season on Monday night. Jalen Brunson led his team to an 108-105 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round series. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst doesn’t think that the Knicks are in the clear yet after a historically bad […]

Kevin Love didn’t miss an opportunity to poke fun at a former teammate when LeBron James announced he would be missing the 2025 Met Gala. The Lakers forward said that he missed the event because of the MCL injury he suffered in a Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Love’s comments reminded fans of […]

The New York Knicks stole home court advantage in their second-round series against the Boston Celtics. Jalen Brunson and Co. needed overtime, but they walked out of TD Garden with an 108-105 win over Boston. Bill Simmons pointed toward one of New York’s role players as the reason why the Knicks were able to complete […]