At the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the American League against Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen. Dusty Baker, the manager of the AL’s Astros, and Rob Thomson, the manager of the NL’s Phillies, each made their decisions on… Continue reading Starting Pitchers for All Star Game

New York, NY: The NBA Players Association and League executives have agreed to a collective bargaining agreement that removes cannabis from the list of prohibited substances. The new agreement formalizes modifications made in 2020 that restricted the authority of league officials to randomly test players for cannabis use and to penalize those who tested positive.… Continue reading NBA Removes Marijuana off the List of Prohibited Substances

2022 Record: 8-5 overall, 6-3 in Big 12 Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian, 3rd year: 13-12 Understand what it means when the “Texas is back” thing pops in every time the team manages a respectable victory, beyond the mocking snark. Also keep in mind that even if Texas pulls a 2022 TCU and makes it to… Continue reading 2023 Texas Longhorns Football Preview

At Chase Field on Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks (50-38) will play the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-47). Mitch Keller and Drey Jameson are the pitchers taking the mound. With a .391 slugging percentage, Pittsburgh has been called out on strikes 744 times while walking 305 times. In addition to 691 base hits this season, they have 352… Continue reading Arizona vs Pittsburgh MLB Free Pick

He might be traded before the trade deadline because the Los Angeles Rams appear to be quite awful this season. The Cleveland Browns might be a contender to land Donald. It becomes obvious how easily the Los Angeles Rams might collapse this season once you look past their top three players, Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp,… Continue reading Aaron Donald to Browns?

It appears like trading away superstar Shohei Ohtani isn’t completely out of the question as the Los Angeles Angels appear to be slipping away from AL West postseason contention & Mike Trout being on the injured list. It’s a potential transaction that several MLB front offices are considering with the trade deadline of August 1… Continue reading Angels Trading Ohtani?

Grant Williams will allegedly sign a four-year, $54 million contract with the Mavericks, according to reports that were made public Wednesday night when it was revealed that the Boston Celtics were sending Williams to Dallas as part of a sign-and-trade deal. Remember that Williams reportedly declined a four-year contract extension offer from the Celtics in… Continue reading Grant Williams Trade Details and Reaction

This summer, the NBA is experimenting with giving technical fouls for miscues. The initial one touched down quickly. Jaden Shackelford of the Oklahoma City Thunder earned the distinction of being the first player to receive a technical penalty from an NBA official for fumbling. At least the Summer League was included. Shackelford, a second-year guard… Continue reading Technical Foul for Flopping Explained

In the depths of Barclays Center, the Philadelphia 76ers players took their seats one by one at the table in the visitors’ interview room to discuss completing a four-game sweep of the Brooklyn Nets in the initial round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. Coach Doc Rivers, rookie guard Tyrese Maxey, seasoned forward Tobias Harris, and… Continue reading How Did James Find Himself in a Tumultuous Contract Predicament?

For Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels, it’s awful news. The great outfielder’s left wrist X-rays revealed a broken hamate bone, placing him on the 10-day injured list. On Monday, Trout was hurt while playing against the San Diego Padres. Trout scowled and shook his left wrist after fouling off a 0-1 ball from… Continue reading How Long is Mike Trout Going to be Out?