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Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes needed surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome in 2016, and to stop the nerve issues that were happening in his throwing shoulder, a rib had to be removed. It turns out Hughes still has that rib, and he has big …
The Washington Nationals are still interested in free agent catcher Matt Wieters, but only on a short-term deal. According to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the Nationals do maintain an interest in Wieters, who remains unsigned even as pitchers and …
The University of Connecticut could be returning, in a sense, to the Big East. According to Jon Rothstein of FanRag Sports, UConn and the Big East are in active discussions regarding a move for the school, with the conference willing to take UConn on …
Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish is entering the final year of his contract, and there are some indications that the Rangers won’t be trying to give him an extension. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News sees some indications that the Rangers …
The last we heard of Brandon Roy, he was trying and failing to make an NBA comeback as a result of ongoing knee injuries. Now, he’s back in basketball, and succeeding in a big way. Roy took over at Seattle-area high school Nathan Hale after a …
Philadelphia 76ers big man Jahlil Okafor has been dealing with trade rumors pretty much all season, but they have only intensified in recent days. Okafor is expected to return to action Tuesday after sitting out a game due to advanced trade …
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck is now free to continue rowing the boat with the Golden Gophers. When Fleck left Western Michigan for Minnesota, he verbally took his “row the boat” mantra with him, but his former school still owned the rights …
Jimmy Garoppolo might not be a New England Patriot next season, but he’s certainly getting some rave reviews from his current teammates. Wide receiver Julian Edelman was full of praise for New England’s backup quarterback, telling NFL …
Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz reportedly has at least one potential suitor. According to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, the Denver Broncos are interested in Cruz, and are working to set up a meeting with the player. Legwold notes that …
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to spring training, and most teams have at least some optimism for the 2017 season. Some teams have higher hopes than others, with playoff appearances and World Series contention on their minds. Only ten teams can …
There is reportedly long-term concern over the health of Kevin Love’s left knee. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Love is seeking a second opinion on the pain in his knee, with the Cavaliers staying mum on the results of an MRI. The …
It’s forgotten on occasion, but the New York Knicks were one of the teams chasing after the three-headed monster of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh back in the summer of 2010. Wade opened up on New York’s pursuit of the Big …
The Chicago Bulls are trying to add another draft pick by dealing from depth, according to a report. Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders reported Monday that the Bulls are shopping forward Doug McDermott and center Robin Lopez in hopes that someone …
The spat between New York Knicks owner James Dolan and former player Charles Oakley has escalated to the point that the NBA is reportedly considering an intervention. According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, a league source said …
Magic Johnson says he was very much in-demand before the Los Angeles Lakers hired him. The newly-hired special adviser to Lakers president Jeanie Buss said he turned down four teams – including the New York Knicks – who at one point …
LeSean McCoy is angry with nerds. NFL analytics site ProFootballFocus recently released a stats-based list of the top 101 players of 2016, and the Buffalo Bills running back was excluded. McCoy had a word for the site about that. @PFF u guys suck …
