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Klay Thompson is working his way back from an ACL tear, and the Golden State Warriors won’t close the door on him playing this season despite the team being a non-factor in the playoff race. Warriors GM Bob Myers told ABC’s Lisa Salters …
The XFL has promised to be more fun and lenient than the NFL in applying its rules, but as Ricky Walker found out, throwing punches will get you ejected from any league you’re in. Tampa Bay Vipers defensive lineman Ricky Walker became the first …
The New York Mets are still for sale, and any new deal could result in an even quicker exit by the current owners. After a deal with billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen fell through, the Wilpon family has put the Mets back on the market, …
Shaq Barrett came out of nowhere to lead the NFL with 19.5 sacks in his contract year in 2019, but he has some reasons for staying loyal to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Barrett has said he wants to stay with Tampa Bay after one year there, and has two …
The Boston Red Sox still appear to be on track to get a Mookie Betts trade done with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but they will have options if the trade falls through once and for all. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, multiple teams reached out to …
The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers had a trade in place involving Mookie Betts on Tuesday, but within days, the third part of the deal more or less fell apart. The Red Sox were slated to acquire Alex Verdugo from the Dodgers and top prospect …
Pete Rose’s bid for reinstatement has a high-profile supporter: President Donald Trump. Trump tweeted Saturday afternoon urging Major League Baseball to allow Rose to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame, stating that the longtime Cincinnati Red …
A key portion of the Mookie Betts trade has reportedly fallen through. According to LaVelle Neal of the StarTribune, the Minnesota Twins are pulling out of a three-team deal that would have sent Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Twins were poised …
Michigan State is working hard to find a new football coach, but the list of candidates is shrinking against their wishes. Colorado coach Mel Tucker pulled his name from consideration for the job Saturday, joining San Francisco 49ers defensive …
Bob Knight’s long-awaited return to Indiana was likely everything he hoped it would be. The former coach, who once vowed to never return to campus after his firing in 2000, went back on his pledge and attended a reunion for his 1980 Big Ten …
Both ESPN and the XFL are clearly embracing gambling interest in their games, and leaning right into it by putting the odds on the scoreboard. During the league’s debut game on ABC, the scorebug put the line, as well as the over/under, up at …
Current Houston Astros are still not reflecting on their role in the team’s 2017 cheating scandal, but members of that team who have moved onto other organizations are proving a bit more open. Charlie Morton, who closed out the 2017 World …
The post-deadline buyout market in the NBA is showing signs of kicking into high gear, and the first big name looks to be on his way to joining it. The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly preparing a buyout for forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, according …
The entire process surrounding the Mookie Betts trade is beginning to frustrate the MLB Players’ Union, but one aspect in particular stands out above the others. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is an indirect part of the trade, as …
The XFL makes its return to action on Saturday, and perhaps surprisingly, Johnny Manziel won’t be a part of it despite his efforts to get back into football. Manziel was last seen in early 2018 playing in the now-defunct Alliance of American …
NBA referees are, unfortunately, the talk of the league right now after another pivotal missed call Friday night. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard attempted a layup with 11.2 seconds left in Friday night’s game between the Portland …
