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Kawhi Leonard certainly tried everything he could to being the league’s top free agents with him to his ultimate destination. ESPN’s Zach Lowe reported Monday that, in addition to his successful efforts to recruit Paul George and an …
Bryce Harper is everywhere in Cleveland this week — just not in person. Amusingly, Harper’s face adorns numerous banners and other promotional material for the All-Star festivities in Cleveland, but the problem is, thanks to a down year, …
Plenty of people have gotten to work trying to recruit NBA players to teams this offseason, and Chad Johnson wants to belatedly get in on the act. The longtime NFL wide receiver tweeted Monday that he wants to recruit Oklahoma City’s Russell …
Two very different pitchers will be starting the MLB All-Star Game. The respective managers, Dave Roberts of the National League and Alex Cora of the American League, announced that Hyun-Jin Ryu of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Justin Verlander of the …
The Minnesota Twins are shaping up to be one of the most active teams at the trade deadline as they seek to ensure that their hot start does not go to waste. According to La Velle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune, the Twins have checked in on late …
A new era for Kevin Durant means a new jersey number. Durant posted a picture to his Twitter account showing off his new Brooklyn Nets jersey — with a notably new number. After wearing No. 35 throughout his entire career with both the Oklahoma …
Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera is one of only a few veterans in a very young clubhouse, and some are not convinced that he’s leading his younger teammates in the right direction. One of those people is Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris, a …
Rule changes have essentially eliminated home plate collisions from Major League Baseball, and Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros reminded us why. In a 10-10 game in the eighth inning, Astros outfielder Jake …
Max Scherzer is known as an emotional player, and he got so fired up Sunday that he lost sight of what inning it was. Washington’s Anthony Rendon doubled home Adam Eaton in the bottom of the eighth to break a 2-2 tie with the Kansas City …
A major topic of conversation around baseball this year has been the increased home run rate and what the baseballs used have to do with it, with some believing that MLB is manipulating them to make them fly farther. Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon …
Many people were excited to see Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich participate in Monday’s Home Run Derby, but unfortunately, it won’t be happening. Major League Baseball announced Sunday that Yelich would be withdrawing from …
Max Scherzer may be the best pitcher in baseball right now, but unfortunately, we won’t be seeing him on the mound in Cleveland for the All-Star game. The Washington Nationals’ ace would have been eligible to take part in the game as he …
The Houston Rockets appear set to turn to a well-known name in their quest for a backup big man. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the Rockets are zeroing in on veteran center Tyson Chandler to fill a reserve role. Source: Tyson Chandler is likely …
The Cincinnati Reds made the exceptionally bold fashion choice to wear sleeveless throwback uniforms on Sunday, which resulted in quite the look. The players seemed to enjoy the sleeveless look, and it was certainly striking to see the team suited up …
The U.S. Women’s national team will be given a deserved honor for claiming the World Cup. New York City mayor Bill De Blasio announced moments after the team’s 2-0 win over the Netherlands on Sunday that the team will be granted a ticker …
As the NBA turns its attention to the possibility of a Russell Westbrook trade this summer, one team is apparently at least keeping an open mind if he hits the market. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Miami Heat “absolutely …
