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Manchester City became only the third team after Manchester United and Chelsea to win successive league titles in the Premier League era, according to The Guardian. After dominating the league with a total of 100 points last season, the real question was if Pep Guardiola’s men would be able to maintain the hunger and consistency […]

Just when you think that Arsenal have assumed an air of stability around their defense, they go and do something like Sunday. The Gunners’ collective performance against Roy Hodgson’s high-flying Crystal Palace was not too bad. After all, even champions Manchester City know how breathtakingly fast Palace can be on the counter, and Arsenal’s players […]

It’s an idea joked about by plenty of sportswriters since the shocking resignation of Magic Johnson — that LeBron James could take over as the next president of the Los Angeles Lakers. But is it really that crazy to think about? James already has a reputation as one of the most involved NBA players, pushing […]

The 2019 league year in the NFL is set to officially begin very soon and that means free agency will be open for all teams to shop. Some discussions have already started and the franchise tags have been handed out, but what about those who are hitting the open market? The Dallas Cowboys are in […]

The NFL’s annual offseason player movement is expected to get underway next month when the “league year” officially opens on March 13, with the free agent market opening that afternoon. Once that happens, several teams are expected to change quarterbacks, with expected moving parts including the Philadelphia Eagles’ Nick Foles and the New York Giants’ […]

Can free agent Bryce Harper get an offer for more than $300 million, which would put his contract over that of Manny Machado? According to a new report, more than one team is willing to give one. According to a series of tweets by reporter Jon Heyman Tuesday morning, the Philadelphia Phillies have made an […]

In the seemingly never-ending free agency saga of outfielder Bryce Harper, another new wrinkle was reported Tuesday morning. Angelo Cataldi, the host of the morning show on Philadelphia’s WIP, said on his Twitter account, as well as on the air Tuesday that the Phillies have offered a major deal for Harper and that the player […]

If you haven’t been following along with the Bryce Harper saga in Major League Baseball, you’ve missed out on a lot of drama and quite a bit of confusion. As reported by Inquisitr, some have felt that the ordeal has become “boring,” but the Los Angeles Dodgers may have brought the excitement back. Them jumping […]

Just when you thought you knew what was going on in the Bryce Harper sweepstakes, a new week brings about yet another curveball. Over the weekend, it seemed almost definite that the Philadelphia Phillies had jumped out to the front of the pack — and that a deal could be reached by Tuesday. Now, an […]

Just when a deal between free agent Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be a foregone conclusion, as The Inquisitr reported, new reports surfaced on Monday morning stating that representatives of the Los Angeles Dodgers were spotted in Las Vegas, presumably meeting with Harper at his home there. According to MLB.com, the Dodgers […]

Early this year, in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, the Calgary Inferno unveiled an “innovation” against the powerful Montreal Canadiennes, lining up with four forwards and a lone defenseman rather than the traditional 3-2 formation that almost every team in the world employs. You can watch the full game on the CWHL website. “We asked […]

There really wasn’t anything special about Rudy Pemberton. In the summer of 1996, he was a nondescript corner outfielder in the Boston Red Sox minor league system. Little did anyone know that as the calendar flipped from August to September that year, Pemberton would have a brush with greatness. According to his Baseball Reference page, […]

NBA superstar LeBron James told President Donald Trump to not worry about his Cleveland Cavaliers visiting the White House. LeBron James’ thoughts comes in the wake of the news that President Trump disinvited the Philadelphia Eagles from their White House trip, according to CNN. News that President Donald Trump had canceled the Philadelphia Eagles’ White […]

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 4 of their best-of-seven series against the Indiana Pacers could be a do or die situation. The Cavaliers currently trail the Pacers 2-1, with Game 4 in Indianapolis. They cannot afford to lose. The betting odds for Game 4 currently lists the Cavaliers as one-point favorite, according to CBS Sports. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to make their second straight playoff appearance and Giannis Antetokounmpo is a huge reason why. However, even with the Bucks’ recent success, they’re still struggling despite the talent they have. With a team that features Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe, Jabari Parker, and Kris Middleton, the Bucks should be fighting for the […]

The Chicago Bears have attempted to transform their team from bottom-dwellers to NFC North contenders in one offseason. In a series of events, the Bears struck deals with wide receiver Allen Robinson and tight end, Trey Burton. While the Robinson signing was great, it was signing Burton that drew a few head shakes. So much […]

All things considered, Tiger Woods has had a rock solid last set of days. Albeit his game was not flawless during that span, his display at the Farmers Insurance Open turned some heads. The fact that Woods was able to turn heads is not just related to the golfer’s extreme prestige. On the other hand, […]

While over several dozen NBA players have scored 20,000 or more career points, Golden State Warriors phenom Kevin Durant did so in a special way Wednesday night. Near the tail end of the first half, the elite scorer became the second youngest player ever to accomplish the feat. The youngest player to ever reach the […]

LaVar Ball has officially revealed his big plans. There are several reports circulating that LaVar Ball is starting his own basketball league. Depending on how it is organized and how it will be funded, the elder Ball’s plan may work out well. According to ESPN, LaVar is going to create the Junior Basketball Association. It […]

Breaking news out of the NFL world, according to ESPN,is that Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis will be leaving the team after 15 seasons. There have been many reports the last four seasons that Lewis could be out the door and the time has finally come. With his departure, he will be looking to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is expected to be one of the most coveted superstars in the 2018 free agent market. Multiple signs are pointing out that he will leave Cleveland for the second time and chase another NBA championship title somewhere else. According to the latest NBA rumors, James and Nerlens Noel are “plotting […]

Pitching is the biggest hole that the Chicago Cubs have to fill this MLB offseason. With one-time Cy Young award winner Jake Arrieta looking to cash in on MLB free agency, the Chicago Cubs are pondering putting their names in the hat of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. Chances are good that Jake Arrieta could leave […]

It’s been years since Kobe Bryant played his last game as a Laker (lighting up Utah for 60 points), and it comes as no surprise to many that the Lakers haven’t been racking up wins for quite some time. The ball club’s future is looking brighter nonetheless, thanks to the inclusion of talented young players […]

L.A. Lakers rumors about a classic first-round playoff matchup with the Golden State Warriors could certainly bring a lot of excitement to fans. In front of the Lakers fans on Wednesday night (November 29), rookie point guard Lonzo Ball nearly outplayed former NBA MVP Stephen Curry in the head-to-head matchup. If not for the overtime […]

If it were not for his status on the NFL injured reserve, quarterback Aaron Rodgers would likely return to the Green Bay Packers and play this week. There are reports surrounding the Packers, regarding the accelerated recovery of Aaron Rodgers. Judging from how competitive the Packers’ all-pro quarterback is, Aaron Rodgers would return as soon […]

The Minnesota Vikings face a huge challenge this Sunday, and their road to earning a first-round bye in the playoffs could hinge on a win. A road game against the Atlanta Falcons awaits the Vikings. It is a game with a couple of hidden stipulations. How the Minnesota Vikings handle Julio Jones, the Falcons’ star […]

Trouble may have been avoided by the surging Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings lead the Detroit Lions in the NFC North by three games. Despite all of the signs pointing to the Vikings winning the division, there was some growing chatter, which could tear their positive season apart. That conversation was in the form of a […]

LA Lakers rumors about the current roster include trade chatter about players like Julius Randle, but Lonzo Ball continues to be a big piece of news for the team. Though he had a rough beginning to his rookie campaign with the Lakers, Ball is starting to improve on the court, creating an interesting bit of […]

Jake Arrieta is currently an MLB free agent, but is it too soon to rule out his return to the Chicago Cubs? There is a sliver of a chance that Jake Arrieta re-signs with the Cubs. Despite the recent reports about the interest other MLB teams have in the former Cy Young Award winner, Arrieta’s […]

Few expected center Greg Monroe to get meaningful playing time with the Phoenix Suns. Monroe, the new Phoenix Suns’ big has not only appeared in his share of games, but he is producing. Greg Monroe could be playing himself in the Phoenix Suns’ plans quietly with a couple of strong performances. The Phoenix Suns acquired […]

The Dallas Cowboys are terrible, and the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers made that very clear. Calling them the “leaderless Dallas Cowboys,” Stephen A. Smith went to town on Jason Garrett, Dak Prescott, and a defense that has quit during the Friday morning (November 24) episode of First Take on ESPN. In front of […]

Would the Chicago Cubs consider trading Ian Happ for pitching? Happ, the Cubs’ young star outfielder, is one of a few names being bandied about in MLB trade rumors involving the team. The Cubs may look to test the MLB trade market in an effort to gauge, not only the overall interest in some of […]

Playoffs for the Dallas Cowboys might turn into a distant memory for with a loss today against the Los Angeles Chargers. Winning will be a difficult task for the Cowboys, who has struggled in their recent two games versus the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles. The Dallas Cowboys have played poorly on both offense and […]

The first Lonzo Ball vs. De’Aaron Fox NBA matchup took place on Wednesday night (November 22) and the Sacramento Kings absolutely dominated the Los Angeles Lakers. Since the 2017 NBA Draft took place, there has been a lot of debate on social media about the competition between Ball and Fox. Both players became stars in […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ playoff odds took a bit of a hit with a loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night (November 20), but the team is still in a strong position to make the 2018 NFL Playoffs. The best thing going for the Seahawks is that the team still controls its own destiny. That’s […]

The 2018 Hall of Fame ballot has been released to the baseball writers of America. Edgar Martinez again appears on the HOF ballot, giving voters a chance to support the best designated hitter in the history of the game. Will this finally be the year that Martinez receives 75 percent of the votes? A report […]

At the start of “Beat Michigan” week, Ohio State Buckeye fans were given incredibly somber news that former Wide Receiver Terry Glenn has passed away at the age of 43. The Columbus, Ohio-born athlete was killed in a car accident in Irving, Texas, as reported by ESPN. The Irving Police Department confirmed that the accident […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made perhaps the most significant moves of the offseason by acquiring both Paul George and Carmelo Anthony in separate trades. They acquired George in a trade with Indiana for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. Once the Thunder acquired both of these star players to pair with its very own star player […]

The Phoenix Suns are actively shopping center Greg Monroe before proceeding to a contract buyout. According to the latest NBA rumors, three title contender teams expressed interest in adding Monroe to their team. Greg Monroe was caught off-guard when the Milwaukee Bucks traded him and a first-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Eric Bledsoe. […]

Much like in 2010 and in 2014, the biggest off-court topic in the NBA this season will be the impending free agency status of LeBron James. LeBron James has the ability to opt of out his contract at the end of this season and become a free agent. This will, once again, allow him to […]

Derrick Henry should expect an uptick in his workload with the Tennessee Titans. The second-year running back is currently the backup in a shared Titans’ rushing attack with tailback DeMarco Murray. The anticipated rise in Henry’s workload will likely come out of the expense of Murray’s. The Tennessean is reporting that the Tennessee Titans plan […]

Former NBA all-star and Phoenix Suns’ center Tyson Chandler could be on the move if the Suns can find a taker. What the Phoenix Suns are asking teams for Tyson Chandler is unknown. Will an NBA team meet the Suns’ asking price for the defensive star? Tyson Chandler is not the only player the Phoenix […]

Dante Exum may already be lost for the NBA season, potentially crippling the playoff hopes of the Utah Jazz. The Utah Jazz point guard injured his shoulder Friday night in a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Exum will miss a significant amount of time for the Jazz. Dante Exum was reportedly taken to the […]

Dwyane Wade is quickly adjusting to life on the Cleveland Cavaliers. There may be one sudden difference as Wade plays for the Cavaliers. Dwyane Wade has spent his entire NBA career as a starter with the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls. That could change this time for the superstar guard. With the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwyane […]

DeMarcus Cousins has been frequently mentioned in various trade rumors this offseason. The Cleveland Cavaliers emerged as his top trade destination and an analyst believes acquiring the New Orleans Pelicans superstar may convince LeBron James not to leave his “home” for the second time. Since losing in the 2017 NBA Finals, the Cavaliers have faced […]

Rebuilding and the Chicago Bulls have very little in common. Over the past decade, the Chicago Bulls have missed the postseason just once. The Bulls have been to the Eastern Conference Finals once, along with advancing to the second round on a few occasions. When the Bulls were led by Derrick Rose, Luol Deng, and […]

There are some unsettled roster decisions which await the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now that the NBA trade sending Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas is officially complete, as reported by Bleacher Report, the Cavaliers have some important decisions to make. In order for the Kyrie Irving trade to be complete with the Celtics, […]

According to most of his former colleagues, Isaiah Thomas embodies what it means to be a selfless teammate. He poured out his heart and soul to the Boston Celtics organization last year. The 5-foot-9 point guard averaged nearly 29 points per game last season and even played in a playoff game the day after his […]

The Maryland Terrapins or Terps have been consistent over the last several seasons, turning up almost every season to the NCAA tournament, but the percentage of players that find a place in the NBA is lacking. Even players that seemed like a sure thing are finding themselves struggling, like Melo Trimble, who left the University […]

Some college athletes’ careers can be filled with ups and downs. That seems to be the case for John Franklin III. Many know him from the Netflix series Last Chance U. Franklin transferred to East Mississippi Community College after sitting out of spring camp before his third season in Tallahassee. The setback was by way […]