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Charlie Blackmon Rockies

Charlie Blackmon gets reported $108 million extension from Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have taken steps to lock down outfielder Charlie Blackmon. The team confirmed an extension to keep Blackmon with the club through 2023, with reports from HardballTalk’s Craig Calcaterra indicating that the outfielder would …

Deshaun Watson

Bill O’Brien planning offensive overhaul to suit Deshaun Watson

Now that the Houston Texans know what quarterback Deshaun Watson can do, they’re happy to build their entire offense around him. That’s coach Bill O’Brien’s goal this offseason — retool the offense to best suit his young …

Matt Ryan

Falcons GM says long-term deal with Matt Ryan is ‘close’

The Atlanta Falcons are still looking to lock down quarterback Matt Ryan to a long-term deal, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff believes it will happen. Dimitroff said Tuesday that re-signing Ryan to a long-term deal is the team’s No. 1 …

Arizona could hit Sean Miller with financial penalties over potential NCAA violations

The University of Arizona could take preemptive steps to punish coach Sean Miller in the event he is found to have committed an NCAA rules violation. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, the Arizona Board of Regents will vote this week on …

Jose Fernandez

Attorney claims Jose Fernandez was drugged in scheme prior to crash

Jose Fernandez was the victim of a robbery scheme that got him drugged the night of his death, according to his estate’s attorney. According to TMZ Sports, Ralph Fernandez, who is defending Fernandez’s estate against a wrongful death …

Shohei Ohtani

10 MLB rookies who could have a big impact in 2018

Who’s going to win Rookie of the Year in the American and National League in 2018? It’s way too early to tell, but we can make some educated guesses as to who will land in the conversation. Some candidates are obvious, while other …

Villanova Wildcats win

10 biggest takeaways from the college basketball season

Villanova winning its second title in three years has closed the 2017-18 college basketball season. It was a controversial and sometimes difficult season, but the quality on the court remained high and there were a lot of great moments to remember. …

NCAA called out over use of official ladder

In light of numerous scandals, the NCAA’s refusal to pay players while reeling in the corporate money has been scrutinized heavily this season, and the NCAA’s use of an official ladder to cut down the nets did not go over well. The NCAA …

Blake Griffin Pistons

Blake Griffin approves of Donte DiVincenzo’s MOP for funny reason

Blake Griffin is good with Donte DiVincenzo’s Most Outstanding Player award for a rather unique reason. Griffin shouted out DiVincenzo on Twitter, making note of a redhead doing big things on the national stage. divincenzo holding it down for …

Donte DiVincenzo

Five biggest reasons why Villanova won the national championship game

For the second time in three seasons, the Villanova Wildcats won college basketball’s top prize. This time they did so with an emphatic 79-62 win over the Michigan Wolverines on Monday night in San Antonio. Donte DiVincenzo was the star of the …

Josh Rosen

Josh Rosen seems to dismiss Jim Mora criticisms

Josh Rosen’s former UCLA coach has been offering up a steady stream of critiques in recent days that seems to have the quarterback confused. Jim Mora has been slightly critical of Rosen, going as far as to say he wouldn’t be his choice at …

Gonzaga opts against move to Mountain West

After it looked like a move might happen, the Gonzaga Bulldogs have ultimately said no to the Mountain West Conference. Gonzaga athletic director Mike Roth confirmed Monday that, despite interest and a lot of talk, the Bulldogs would remain a member …

Sister Jean

Washington Generals offer Sister Jean role as team chaplain

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers’ run may be over, but Sister Jean’s is not. The Washington Generals — also known as the Harlem Globetrotters’ perennial doormats — have sought out Sister Jean’s services as a team …

Eagles fans

Villanova greases poles in preparation for possible celebrations

Villanova is ready to party Monday night if the Wildcats win the NCAA title — in more ways than one. According to ESPN and the AP, authorities have already greased the utility poles around the school in the event that revelers come out to …

Erik Spoelstra

Erik Spoelstra says Hassan Whiteside rant is ‘behind us’

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says there are no hard feelings stemming from center Hassan Whiteside’s recent postgame rant. After Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, Whiteside called it “bull—-” that he was …

Josh Reddick Astros

Josh Reddick, Dexter Fowler have hilarious reactions to slow starts

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler and Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick have not gotten off to a good start at the plate in 2018, and they’re doing whatever they can to keep their confidence up. That includes giving himself some …

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