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Starlin Castro’s tenure with the Miami Marlins may prove to be a short one. The veteran second baseman, who is reportedly set to be dealt by the New York Yankees to the Marlins as part of the Giancarlo Stanton trade, is already the subject of …
When the Kansas City Chiefs suspended cornerback Marcus Peters, his temper tantrum late in the team’s loss to the New York Jets was cited as the primary reason. There were other circumstances, however, that culminated in punishment. NFL …
As the Miami Marlins prepare to ship Giancarlo Stanton to New York, one must wonder what current Marlins players are thinking. One, outfielder Christian Yelich, gave us a glimpse of that thought process. The 26-year-old sent a rather cryptic tweet on …
Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton continues to shrug off LaVar Ball’s public criticism, but there are private concerns regarding the ongoing airing of grievances. According to Bill Oram of the Orange County Register, there is some concern …
The Miami Marlins were looking for a trade partner who could relieve them of most of Giancarlo Stanton’s $295 million deal. That mission appears to be accomplished. According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports and the Athletic, the Yankees are …
Giancarlo Stanton appears headed to the New York Yankees as no other potential suitors threaten a last-minute hijack of the currently agreed deal. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Saturday that Stanton was expected to formally approve a deal …
There has been some dispute over Jimmy Garoppolo’s future with the San Francisco 49ers after the team traded for him. If general manager John Lynch’s comments are any indication, though, Garoppolo has a huge fan heading the team’s …
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield was the victim of a leaked phone number, and fans of his team’s College Football Playoff opponent, the Georgia Bulldogs, took full advantage. Mayfield had previously sent a brief, vague message about the …
Shohei Ohtani apparently had at least one prominent member of the Los Angeles Angels in his ear as he made his free agent decision. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, Ohtani FaceTimed with star center fielder Mike Trout during the week to try to …
The San Francisco Giants are being forced to move to Plan B after losing out on Giancarlo Stanton. Reports indicate that the Giants have looked at slugging free agent outfielders such as Jay Bruce and J.D. Martinez, having prepared for the …
The annual run on Jon Gruden rumors is already in progress, meaning the coach-turned-broadcaster is once again addressing his future in the game. One rumor that has popped up recently is that Gruden will return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if coach …
The Cleveland Browns did follow Rooney Rule procedure in hiring their new general manager — they just forgot to report it. John Wooten, the chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, had been very critical of the Browns for their apparent failure …
J.J. Watt is still coming along slowly from his season-ending leg injury. Watt said Friday that he still anticipates being ready for the start of the 2018 season — but isn’t sure about offseason OTAs. J.J. Watt said he’ll be back for next …
The Cleveland Browns are putting a major free agent bust behind them. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Browns are waiving wide receiver Kenny Britt, who has been a massive disappointment after signing with the team during the offseason. …
Major League Baseball is on heightened alert as to any potential wrongdoing in the courtship of Shohei Ohtani. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported Friday that the Ohtani recruitment has been given “extraordinary scrutiny” by the league …
Highly-touted Japanese free agent Shohei Ohtani is going to be a Los Angeles Angel. In a statement released by Ohtani’s representatives, they confirmed that Ohtani, the 23-year-old two-way star, has decided to sign with the Angels after an …
