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A former World Series champion is joining Grimace’s party in New York. The New York Mets announced on Tuesday that they have acquired veteran reliever Phil Maton in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. In return, the Mets will be sending either a …
The power of friendship may truly be undefeated for the New York Knicks. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Tuesday that the Knicks are among the teams interested in signing free agent sharpshooter Davis Bertans. The 31-year-old Bertans was …
An unwelcome tune is playing once again for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed to reporters on Tuesday that ace pitcher Tyler Glasnow is going on IL with a back issue. Roberts added that Glasnow’s back tightened up …
International Dillon Brooks is exactly the same as NBA Dillon Brooks. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, the Houston Rockets swingman Brooks, who is playing for Team Canada at this year’s Olympics, was asked about the upcoming matchup against …
There will no longer be any confusion about the NFL’s two Josh Allens. The Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Allen announced in a social media post on Tuesday that he is changing his name. Allen will now go by the name “Joshua …
Pascal Siakam spent the first seven-and-a-half seasons of his NBA career with the Toronto Raptors, and he clearly has not forgotten about them. The multi-time All-Star big man Siakam met with reporters on Monday after officially signing his new …
Kyrie Irving is very much a family man. The Dallas Mavericks star Irving went viral over the weekend during his appearance at what looked to be a pro-am basketball game. At one point, Irving stopped for a brief chat with a fan interviewer who asked …
Elly De La Cruz is about to show off yet another one of his many talents — multilingualism. The Cincinnati Reds shortstop De La Cruz, who was just named to his first career All-Star team, revealed this week that he is planning an interesting …
The Sacramento Kings may really be going for it this offseason. Veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein said this week on Substack that the Kings continue to come up as a potential trade suitor for Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. This is the case even …
Another member of last season’s LA Clippers team is headed off for greener pastures. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Monday that veteran big man Daniel Theis has agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans in free agency. Theis is getting …
DeMar DeRozan is apparently pulling a LeBron James. The six-time All-Star DeRozan landed with his new NBA team over the weekend, agreeing to a sign-and-trade move to the Sacramento Kings for a good amount of money. The move came days after Sacramento …
Team USA Basketball has a fresh injury concern with one of their most decorated Olympians. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports Sunday that Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is battling a minor calf strain as Team USA begins training camp in …
The Los Angeles Lakers are running it back with a coach who helped bring them their last NBA championship. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported this weekend that the Lakers are reuniting with assistant coach Greg St. Jean. The veteran NBA assistant …
A Chicago Cubs pitcher apparently Zach Plesac’d himself this week. Cubs reliever Colten Brewer revealed to reporters on Sunday that he broke his hand by punching a wall in the dugout in frustration after a bad outing on Saturday against the Los …
Paul George is trying to bring the Mamba Mentality to Philadelphia. The Philadelphia 76ers revealed over the weekend that George will be wearing the No. 8 jersey for them next season. welcome to Philadelphia, @Yg_Trece! pic.twitter.com/lWPae9FiTc …
Klay Thompson is moving past his Golden State Warriors era, and it turns out that he is also moving past his No. 11 era. The Dallas Mavericks announced on Saturday that Thompson will be wearing the No. 31 jersey for them next season. The news comes …
