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Gio Gonzalez was unable to generate much interest on the free agent market over the winter before signing a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, and the left-hander will now have to do it all over again. The Yankees chose not to add …
Toronto Blue Jays fans are anxiously awaiting the day that the team finally calls up young slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but they are going to have to wait a little longer than was reported last week. Dominican journalist Hector Gomez was told that …
Charles Barkley recently had some advice for Joel Embiid that he believes will help the Philadelphia 76ers big man get into better shape, but it does not sound like Embiid is going to follow it. Embiid has a lengthy injury history, and that can make …
The Oakland Raiders sent all of their scouts home last week in advance of the NFL Draft, and the move not just be about trying to keep their plans as secretive as possible. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and …
The Arizona Cardinals continue to insist they have not decided what to do with the top overall pick in the NFL Draft this week, and Josh Rosen could be making things more difficult for new head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The Cardinals will hold a veteran …
The Arizona Cardinals have done everything they can to create the impression that they have not decided whether to take Kyler Murray or another player with the top overall pick in the NFL Draft, and they may actually be telling the truth. Ian …
The Portland Trail Blazers are one win away from advancing in the postseason after they took a 3-1 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, and the performance of CJ McCollum is a big reason why. You can thank his critics for that. After …
The Detroit Pistons have given no indication that they are going to put up a fight against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and most people are confident that is not going to change. But if the Pistons somehow pull off the …
The Buffalo Bills appear to be stockpiling veteran running backs this offseason, and they added another on Monday when they agreed to a contract with TJ Yeldon. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Yeldon will sign a two-year deal with Buffalo. …
New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso is becoming a fan favorite, and the competitive edge he displayed on Sunday is a great example of why that is happening so quickly. Alonso was hit on the hand with a pitch during Saturday’s game against the St. …
Dak Prescott knows plenty about analysts and fans questioning whether or not his game will translate to the NFL level, and the Dallas Cowboys star feels that helps him relate to Kyler Murray. Heading into the draft next week, Prescott appears to be …
Dirk Nowitzki has officially wrapped up his 21-year NBA career, and he accomplished the rare feat of spending the entire time with one team. It goes without saying that he built a strong relationship with the fans during that span, and that was …
The Indiana Pacers were trying to stave off elimination in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, and Myles Turner did everything he could to inject energy into his team in the first half. That turned out to be very bad news for Gordon Hayward. …
Many NFL teams have placed a greater emphasis on drafting wide receivers early now that the league has become so pass-heavy in recent years, but that approach may temporarily change with this year’s draft. An NFL front office source told Ben …
The cast of ESPN’s “NBA Countdown” has a segment throughout the season where they place friendly wagers on things that might happen during games, and Jalen Rose was crowned the “Friendly Wagers” champion for the 2018-19 …
Dave Gettleman has not been the most popular man in New York since he took over as the general manager of the Giants last year, but he is standing by the controversial moves he has made while trying to rebuild the team. In particular, he clearly …
