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The St. Louis Cardinals won the opening game of their doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday 5-4. Oliver Marmol’s team was in another tight game against the White Sox in the second game, but he got to see one of his players make Major League Baseball history. Third baseman Nolan Arenado hit a […]

The Boston Red Sox are 39-37 heading into their weekend series against the San Francisco Giants. All eyes will be on Alex Cora as he leads his team against Rafael Devers and the Giants after trading him away. Sunday’s deal was the first blockbuster of what experts anticipate will be a wild Major League Baseball […]

Joel Embiid has evolved from one of the most dominant scorers in today’s NBA to the most divisive. Philadelphia 76ers fans believe that he can be the leader of a championship team under Nick Nurse. Others think that Embiid is too injury-prone to make a serious run in the postseason. While talking with Zach Randolph, […]

The Chicago Cubs were 45-28 entering Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. While bringing in Kyle Tucker in the offseason was a major boost, it was not the biggest revelation. Instead, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP caliber season has Cubs president Jed Hoyer thankful for an injury earlier in his career when Chicago traded Javier Baez away. […]

Entering Thursday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, the Washington Nationals had won two games in June. The Nationals’ rebuild has experts concerned that their young players could not produce. Dave Martinez’s team snapped an 11-game losing streak thanks entirely to outfielder James Wood, one of the young faces of the rebuild. The 22-year-old hit two […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is one of the best shooters in the WNBA. While Clark’s reputation has shifted this season, all eyes continue to watch her ascension to superstardom. Before their game against the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday night, she payed homage to another legendary shooter. While shooting hours before the game, Clark […]

With the 2025 NBA Draft less than a week away, drama continues to build around the top prospects. Ace Bailey turned heads on Wednesday when he canceled his private workout with the Philadelphia 76ers. Players hoping to be selected at the top of the draft rarely turn down interviews or workouts with any of the […]

The Kansas City Royals picked Jac Caglianone with the sixth pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Since bringing him into their organization, the outfielder has shown out at every level. Caglianone was finally called up on June 3 and has not looked back. He hit another milestone against Jacob Latz and the Texas […]

The New York Yankees were 42-30 entering Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Aaron Boone’s team remains atop the American League East, but the Yankees’ offense has struggled over the last two weeks. Aaron Judge is still a leading candidate for AL MVP, but he has become one of the only sources of power […]

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their second series of the season on Monday. After two losses to the leaders in the National League West, Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. shared his thoughts on the matchup. Both sides are still heated after Tatis Jr. and Shohei Ohtani were hit by pitches […]

The Boston Red Sox have found themselves at the center of the baseball world this week. After trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, fans took a closer look at Alex Cora and the rest of the organization. Soon enough, reports came out that higher-ups like Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and CEO Sam […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff has been on a roller coaster all season. Dave Roberts has had to come up with new strategies as the team navigated injuries. However, it looks like the worst is behind him. Tyler Glasnow faced live Dodgers hitters and Blake Snell got through another successful bullpen this week. Alexis […]

Danilo Gallinari is one of many players who clashed with Kobe Bryant throughout his career. The former New York Knicks forward was the victim of Bryant’s 61-point performance in Madison Square Garden in 2009. However, Gallinari’s connection to the Los Angeles Lakers legend goes much further back than their time in the NBA. He is […]

The New York Yankees fell to 42-30 after losing their fifth straight game on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Despite their struggles, the Yankees still hold a lead in the American League East. The trade deadline is just over a month away, and the Yankees are expected to make moves to put themselves […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were owned by the Buss family for decades, becoming one of America’s most popular teams. Now, the team is under new ownership. Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, bought a majority stake in the Lakers on Wednesday. The man who helped bring Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers will […]

The Boston Red Sox just ended an era in the team’s recent history. Alex Cora’s conflict with Rafael Devers sent him away from Boston, leaving the team without a young star to lead the way. However, the Red Sox are not without options in the aftermath. Marcelo Mayer is one of the team’s top prospects, […]

Yadier Molina is best known for what he did as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. The long-time catcher helped lead the Cardinals on multiple deep playoff runs and a World Series title in 2011. He is a legend in St. Louis alongside Adam Wainwright. Since retiring in 2022, Molina has devoted himself to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a good streak when it comes to the health of their pitchers. Shohei Ohtani made his Dodgers debut on Monday against the San Diego Padres. After winning the first two games of the series, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts brings another starter off of the injured list. Emmet Sheehan […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are 43-30 heading into Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins. While Rob Thomson wants to lead his team to wins in the short-term, his team has larger goals. However, Jose Alvarado’s suspension has thrown a wrench into the Phillies plans. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline just over a month away, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not in contention in their division after a disappointing start to the 2025 season. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline a little over a month away, the Pirates will get calls from contenders around the league. While Paul Skenes is no longer in danger of leaving Pittsburgh, he is not […]

The Chicago Cubs were 44-28 before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs have held a sizable lead in the National League Central division for most of the season after a hot start to the season. With the trade deadline looming, Chicago is under pressure to make significant upgrades as they look to contend. […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is July 31st, but the Boston Red Sox didn’t waste any time. They shocked the baseball world when they traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. The move throws Alex Cora’s roster into disarray, but outfielder Wilyer Abreu is one player who could benefit. He sent a clear […]

Things are finally looking up for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation. Shohei Ohtani made his Dodgers debut on Monday, much to the joy of the fanbase. Tyler Glasnow faced live batters before Tuesday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts added to the good news, providing an update on Blake […]

When the Atlanta Dream drafted Te-Hina Paopao from South Carolina, they wanted a veteran point guard. The 22-year-old was one of the older players in this year’s draft class. However, she has given the Dream what they wanted, fitting in well alongside Rhyne Howard, one of the league’s best shooters. Against Sabrina Ionescu and the […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as on of Major League Baseball’s most popular players. The 23-year-old has become a fan favorite in Chicago and is in MVP consideration in the National League. Despite his electric start to the season, Crow-Armstrong’s desire to participant in the marquee event of All-Star Weekend caught fans off […]

The Seattle Mariners are 36-35 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. The Mariners have been fighting with the Houston Astros for the top spot in the American League West all season. With the trade deadline looming, Seattle is one of many teams looking to be aggressive on the market. The Baltimore Orioles […]

Dallas Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers played alongside many talented players during her time as a UConn Husky. Despite that, Bueckers has emerged as the WNBA’s newest young superstar in 2025. She will play against one of them on Tuesday night when she leads her team against the Golden State Valkyries. She and the Wings […]

The New York Mets kick off their season series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Before then, though, Carlos Mendoza and the team made some roster changes. After Tylor Megill went on the 15-day injured list with an elbow sprain, Justin Garza will rejoin the team in the major leagues. Megill joins Kodai Senga […]

Less than a week ago, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos secured his spot in the team’s history books. The former All-Star started his 231st game, the most for the Phillies since Pete Rose. However, his streak comes to an end on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. The former All-Star outfielder was benched by manager Rob […]

When the Orlando Magic signed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope last summer, fans were excited. Giving Paolo Banchero a veteran shooter with championship experience felt like a great fit. One year later, the former champion’s time with the Magic was over. Orlando traded him and Cole Anthony to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane in the first big […]

The Detroit Tigers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday to kick off a three-game series. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch walks into the series with good news regarding the leader of his bullpen. Hinch’s closer, Will Vest, suffered a finger injury during his last start, causing concern among fans in Detroit. After losing Reese Olson […]

UConn Huskies women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma guided his team to the 12th national championship of his career. This year’s team was led by a trio of stars in Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, and Sarah Strong. All three stars dominated in the national championship game, but Fudd and Strong led the way. With Bueckers […]

The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday night. Red Sox starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins shut down Aaron Boone’s lineup in one of his best starts of the season. After Dobbins made comments about never wanting to play for the Yankees, fans were skeptical. Even Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies took on Bowden Francis and the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. After Phillies starter Ranger Suarez shut the Blue Jays down on Friday, the Phillies entered the game wanting to win the series. While Rob Thomson’s team won Saturday’s game 3-2, the best play of the game did not come from […]

Aaron Judge is in the middle of another phenomenal season. Judge accepted the honor of being the newest Team USA captain at the World Baseball Classic and has proved this season why he deserves that title. The reigning American League MVP has led the New York Yankees to one of the best records in the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 8-5 on Saturday. In a game full of scoring, William Contreras and his brother Willson etched their names into Major League Baseball history. Both stars hit home runs in the ninth inning of their game. Every game matters for both teams in a division as tight as […]

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager started his team’s comeback on Saturday. His RBI double in the fifth inning was one of the four runs scored in the last five innings to tie their game against the Chicago White Sox. He helped set the table while Adolis Garcia stepped in and won the game for the […]

Adolis Garcia is off to a slower start compared to the rest of his career. However, the former All-Star outfielder came through when it mattered the most against the Chicago White Sox. The 32-year-old hit an RBI single against Tyler Alexander to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 win. Manager Bruce Bochy, who is in […]

They are the only team in the NBA with four first round picks in this year’s draft. After they make their selection at No. 8, though, Sean Marks will have to wait awhile before he gets another chance to add to his team. This year’s draft is one of the more important one for the […]