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Studies have shown that negative news garners more of the public's attention than positive news, so with that knowledge, I propose an alternative to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The Basketball Hall of Fame has the prestige, but it doesn't generate as much conversation as Twitter ramblings from Zion...Read more...

Through the first three months of the season, Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez has ranked among the top contenders for the American League Cy Young AwardRead more...

Seven-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard and his agent are meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday to discuss the franchise's direction, Turner Sports reportedRead more...

The Atlanta Hawks and Utah are finalizing a trade that will send John Collins to the Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gay and a future second-round draft pick, ESPN reported MondayRead more...

For nearly a month, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez has been one of the majors' best pitchersRead more...

It's amazing sometimes to hear some of these star athletes talk and reveal the type of delusional world they dwell within. There's zero accountability, and no one close wants to play the bad guy. So, they go along through life, pointing the finger at everybody else whenever they mess up. Even when they are clearly...Read more...

With the MLB All-Star break approaching in two weeks, a crucial stretch of games stands ahead for the Boston Red SoxRead more...

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The visiting San Diego Padres are struggling. The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tailspin. That's the setup for their series that opens TuesdayRead more...

Connor Bedard is considered a lock to be selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the first overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday in Nashville, TennRead more...

Evolve, or die. College basketball big men, beware.Read more...

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers will remain sidelined at least through the All-Star break due to a partial tear in his right lat, according to the Miami HeraldRead more...

Victor Wembanyama has reversed course, deciding not to play for France in this summer's FIBA World Cup so he can focus on training for his upcoming rookie season in the NBA and the 2024 Summer Olympics.Read more...

According to Sean Payton, and many others who have made football acquaintances with former Giants backup QB Davis Webb, he is a bookworm when it comes to the sport. Payton said that the 28-year-old Davis has a computer file with every game plan that he's ever had since high school. He may turn out to be a great head...Read more...

The Washington Nationals will try to match their longest winning streak of the season Monday night against the host Seattle MarinersRead more...

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets were six outs away from earning a much-needed series win and generating the type of positive momentum they've lacked all monthRead more...

When the Los Angeles Angels open a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif., they will look different than the last time they were in their home ballpark mere days agoRead more...

The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers both will look to flip the script as they open a four-game series Monday night in Arlington, TexasRead more...

The Baltimore Orioles will look to push their winning streak to three games when they open a three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Monday nightRead more...

A pair of top-line starting pitchers will square off Monday when the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves host the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins in the opening game of a three-game seriesRead more...

Jeremy Pena and Jose Abreu each hit two-run homers, Alex Bregman had a go-ahead RBI single in the 11th inning and the visiting Houston Astros salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night.Read more...

Jeremy Pena and Jose Abreu each hit two-run homers, Alex Bregman had a go-ahead RBI single in the 11th inning and the visiting Houston Astros salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday nightRead more...

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Freddie Freeman reached the 2,000-hit club Sunday with an RBI double in the eighth inning Sunday against the Houston AstrosRead more...

Willson Contreras collected four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame an early four-run deficit to record a 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday in LondonRead more...

Left-hander MacKenzie Gore made a triumphant return to San Diego and Jeimer Candelario and Joey Meneses each drove in three runs as the visiting Washington Nationals defeated the Padres 8-3 on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game seriesRead more...

Ketel Marte launched a two-run home run in the eighth and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage of a San Francisco Giants baserunning gaffe in the bottom of the inning to hold on for a 5-2 victory Sunday afternoon and avoid a three-game sweepRead more...

The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract with backup center Naz Reid, multiple outlets reported SundayRead more...

Ezequiel Tovar homered among his two hits, Austin Gomber pitched five solid innings, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 in Denver on SundayRead more...

Matt Olson capped an explosive series with a tiebreaking three-run homer to lead the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 7-6 win Sunday over the Cincinnati RedsRead more...

Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner were hit by pitches with the bases loaded to force in the tying and go-ahead run in the eighth inning Sunday afternoon for the host Philadelphia Phillies, who built a bizarre four-run rally to edge the New York Mets 7-6 in the finale of a three-game seriesRead more...

The Chicago White expect injured right-handers Mike Clevinger and Liam Hendriks to return no sooner than mid-July.Read more...

Luis Robert Jr. hit two home runs to power the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on SundayRead more...

Owen Miller's 10th-inning RBI double helped Milwaukee rally after squandering a three-run lead on Sunday, and the Brewers claimed a road series win over the Cleveland Guardians with the 5-4, extra-innings finalRead more...

Tyler Glasnow struck out 12 in five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays scored twice in the seventh inning tie to beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday afternoon at St. Petersburg, FlaRead more...

Harrison Bader hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning as the New York Yankees withstood Gerrit Cole's shortest start of the season and rallied for a 5-3 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers Sunday afternoonRead more...

Cavan Biggio hit a three-run homer, Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Sunday afternoonRead more...

In 2023, there is nothing unusual about staying inside on a Friday night. Outside are gouged prices for steaks and cocktails, while inside provides unimpeded toilet access and a personal wifi connection. Spending the night in a Twitter Space arguing about whether or not Kevin Durant is currently a top-five NBA player,...Read more...

Rookie Eury Perez extended his streak to 21 consecutive scoreless innings, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 2-0 win over the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoonRead more...

Anthony Santander blasted his fifth homer in the past six games to help power the host Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the rubber game of their three-game set on SundayRead more...

Royce Lewis drove home the go-ahead run during a three-run 10th inning as the visiting Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on SundayRead more...

The San Diego Padres recalled right-hander Reiss Knehr from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday and optioned right-handed knuckleballer Matt Waldron one day after he made his major league debutRead more...

Searching for a productive pitching combination to add to a red-hot offense, the Cincinnati Reds called up right-handers Levi Stoudt and Randy Wynne from Triple-A Louisville on SundayRead more...

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Andre Jackson from the Los Angeles Dodges on Sunday in exchange for cash considerationsRead more...

An old clip has resurfaced of Draymond Green giving his unfiltered thoughts on his relationship" with new teammate Chris Paul. As usual, Green did not hold back and kept it real, saying, I don't like CP at all like we don't have a good relationship at all, but I respect his hustle, and I respect his IQ..."

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias was sent on a rehab assignment to Single-A Rancho Cucamonga to pitch in a California League game SundayRead more...

Lance Armstong, a cisgender man and notorious cheater with, as far as I can tell, no training in anything related to endocrinology, biology, or gender affirming care, has some thoughts on the fairness of transgender women competing in women's sports. On a related note, irony died today.Read more...

It's like the holy grail of professional sports contracts. The elusive no-trade clause. This stipulation is preserved for a select few, but they almost seem pointless in the NBA. Last week Bradley Beal waived the no-trade clause in his deal with the Washington Wizards to clear a path to Phoenix. He could've...Read more...

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman exited Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in London due to a blister on the index finger of his throwing handRead more...

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal signed a four-year, $11.6 million contract extension on SundayRead more...

The Minnesota Twins placed Jose De Leon on the 15-day injured list Sunday and recalled fellow right-hander Josh Winder from Triple-A St. PaulRead more...