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Villas is a veteran sports writer based out of Manila, Philippines. He covers a variety of sports and leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college basketball and college football. He has been a sports writer for over 12 years and has over 15,000 published posts to his credit. In addition to his work for LBS, Villas serves as an associated senior editor at ClutchPoints and is a contributing write for Athlon Sports. He has won a basketball, baseball, and football championship in fantasy all within a year.

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Panthers have made a decision on Kenny Pickett

The Carolina Panthers will be going with Kenny Pickett as their starter under center when they take on the Arizona Cardinals in Thursday’s preseason Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Panthers head coach Dave …

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MLB players ‘broke down crying’ on the team plane after learning of huge trade

The Toronto Blue Jays and their players had quite an emotional rollercoaster heading into Monday’s MLB trade deadline.  According to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic, some players on the team were so devastated after learning of pitcher Kevin …

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Fans had the most ruthless reactions to the Mets’ message for traded pitcher

Hearts aren’t exactly broken in Queens after the news of Freddy Peralta’s trade from the New York Mets to the Tampa Bay Rays. On Sunday, New York traded the 30-year-old Peralta to the Rays in exchange for three minor leaguers in …

Klay Thompson playing for the Mavericks

Klay Thompson takes issue with Kevin Durant’s take on 76ers-Warriors debate

Klay Thompson had something to say about former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant’s insinuation that the current Philadelphia 76ers are better than the Warriors teams he helped lead to two NBA championships.  On Monday, the …

Bijan Robinson warming up with the Falcons

Bijan Robinson breaks Saquon Barkley’s record with historic contract extension

Saquon Barkley is no longer the highest-paid running back in NFL history. That title now belongs to Atlanta Falcons star Bijan Robinson after he agreed to a record-breaking contract extension with the NFC South franchise, according to Adam Schefter …

Pete Crow-Armstrong smiling

Pete Crow-Armstrong admits liking outrageous Babe Ruth conspiracy theory

Babe Ruth is arguably the greatest American athlete who ever lived, but Chicago Cubs All-Star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong seems willing to believe that the New York Yankees legend is about as real as the Tooth Fairy.  Crow-Armstrong recently …

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Phillies acquire former batting champion in major trade

The Philadelphia Phillies are giving their offense a boost before the MLB trade deadline. On Monday, the Phillies struck a deal with the San Francisco Giants to acquire three-time batting champion and second baseman Luis Arraez, ESPN’s Jeff …

LeBron James looks on

LeBron James reveals backup plan if hard times ever hit

LeBron James has wealth that will last generations, but if hard times ever hit, he says he has something locked away in a vault that could help bail him out. In a video shared by Topps, the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and new Philadelphia …

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Blue Jays quickly pivot from Kevin Gausman with a trade for AL West pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays have made another pitcher trade ahead of Monday’s deadline. After trading Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, the Blue Jays kicked off their workweek by acquiring pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels, …

Devon Achane without a helmet

De’Von Achane is eyeing an ambitious goal in 2026

After his best season yet in the NFL, Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane is eyeing a big achievement in the coming 2026 NFL campaign. The former Texas A&M star running back has set his sights on winning the 2026 rushing title. It …

Freddie Freeman looking ahead

Freddie Freeman had a great reaction to Tarik Skubal joining the Dodgers

Freddie Freeman is simply relieved that he no longer has to worry about facing Tarik Skubal after the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a blockbuster trade to bring the star pitcher to town. “I’m glad he’s on our side now,” …

DeMar DeRozan in warmups

DeMar DeRozan may have dropped a hint about his free agency destination

DeMar DeRozan may have dropped a clue about where he wants to take his talents next as he navigates free agency. Early Monday, the six-time NBA All-Star shared a seemingly cryptic post on X, writing “In closing, I remain the same. I come as I …

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Andy Reid had a reassuring claim about Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes is back to being Patrick Mahomes on the field, according to Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Mahomes is getting down to work at the Chiefs’ ongoing training camp at Missouri Western State in St. Joseph, Mo., after being …

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White Sox bolster pitching staff after trade for 3-time All-Star

The Chicago White Sox mean business. A day before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, they pulled off a trade to bolster their pitching staff by trading for three-time All-Star and Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo, according to Jeff Passan of …

Christian McCaffrey looks on

Christian McCaffrey responds to his heated interaction with Dre Greenlaw

Fights are nothing new at NFL training camps, but they never fail to draw attention, especially when star players are involved. That was the case Friday for the San Francisco 49ers, as running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Dre Greenlaw …

Kevin Gausman wearing a Blue Jays cap

Kevin Gausman had an amazing quote after his final start before the trade deadline

Kevin Gausman could be in a different uniform by Sunday, but on Saturday, he made sure to leave a positive impression on the mound during what could have been his final start for the Toronto Blue Jays. Against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rogers Centre …

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