The Miami Heat and Philadelphia Sixers want to work out a Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade deal worth $142 million, however they’re searching for a suitable third-party team to facilitate the trade after the Dallas Mavericks backed out due to a miscommunication issue. Butler, 29, averaged 18.7 points with the Sixers last […]
Blaze On: Damian Lillard Signs $196 Million Super Max Contract Extension with Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers signed All-Star guard Damian Lillard to a super-max contract extension worth $196 million over the next four seasons. Lillard averaged 25.8 points and 6.9 assists per game last season for the Blazers (53-29), who posed the third-best record in the Western Conference. The Blazers used a […]
NY Knicks Say No to Kevin Durant, Sign Julius Randle Instead
The New York Knicks did not offer Kevin Durant a max contract after he tore his Achilles in the NBA Finals, and instead of taking a flier on KD, the Knicks signed Julius Randle to a three-year deal worth $63 million. Last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Randle averaged […]
No MSG For You, Kevin Durant to Sign 4-Year Deal with Brooklyn Nets
Just when you think Kevin Durant is headed to the NY Knicks, KD announced on Instagram that he will sign a four-year max contract with the Brooklyn Nets instead. Last week, Durant narrowed down his choices to four teams: Knicks, Nets, Clippers, and Warriors. In a surprise move, Durant will […]
MLB in London: Yankees Beat Red Sox 17-13 in Outburst, Score 29 Runs in 2 UK Games
The first MLB game in London, England and Europe did not disappoint baseball newcomers with the New York Yankees defeating the Boston Red Sox 17-13 during an offensive onslaught that also featured 37 hits and 5 home runs. London Stadium, which hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics and is home to […]
NBA Free Agency Moves: Kyrie Irving to Brooklyn Nets and Kemba Walker to Boston Celtics
On the eve of NBA free agency, two point guards are making moves. Word got out that Kemba Walker would be signing with the Boston Celtics after the Charlotte Hornets failed to offer him a max contract and Kyrie Irving will be signing with the Brooklyn Nets. D’Angelo Russell, Brooklyn’s […]
Mike Says No: Hornets Pitch Falls Short $51 Million, Opens Door for Kemba Walker to Boston
Although guard Kemba Walker expressed his utmost desire to remain in Charlotte, team owner Michael Jordan and the Hornets offered him a five-year contract worth $170 million to re-sign with the team instead of the maximum contract amount worth $221 million. The Hornets offered him $51 million less, or approximately […]
Kevin Durant Free Agency Final Four: Knicks, Nets, Clippers, and Warriors
When NBA free agency begins, Kevin Durant will engage in discussions with four teams that want his free agent services: LA Clippers, NY Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and the Golden State Warriors. KD’s final four comes to no surprise. It would have been a much bigger story if a random team […]
MVP Watch: Yankees DJ LeMahieu Named to All-Star Team
The Yankees signed DJ LeMahieu in the offseason to bolster the infield when Didi Gregorius underwent Tommy John surgery, but they had no idea that LeMahieu would become the Yankees’ biggest clutch hitter while becoming an All-Star and leading the American League in hitting with a .336 batting average. LeMahieu, […]
London Calling: Yankees and Red Sox Set to Play 2-Game Series, First MLB Games in England
The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox will play the first regular season MLB games on European soil and the first-ever baseball games in the United Kingdom with a two-game series over the weekend at London Stadium. MLB previous played games in Mexico, Japan, and Australia. London Stadium, […]
LA Dodgers 3/1 Odds to Win World Series, Astros and Yankees Also Favorites
We’ve reached the midway mark of the 2019 MLB season and the LA Dodgers (56-27) are the best team in baseball, which is no surprise that bookmakers also see them as the big favorite at 3/1 odds to win the World Series this year. Meanwhile, the banged-up Yankees (52-28) recently […]
Kevin Durant Declines $31.5M Player Option to Explore Free Agency, Knicks or Nets Bound?
Kevin Durant declined a player option worth $31.5 million for one more year with the Golden State Warriors and he will test free agent waters when NBA free agency begins on June 30. Durant can still re-sign with the Warriors for a five-year deal worth $221 million or $44.2 million […]
Bronx ER Reprise: Giancarlo Stanton Injured Again, Returns to IL with Strained Knee
Another day, another injury for Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees outfielder and slugger returns to the IL for at least a month with a right knee strain, which he bruised while sliding into third base in a victory against the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton played only three games at the start […]
Vanderbilt Wins 2019 College Baseball World Series, 2nd CWS Title Since 2014
The Vanderbilt Commodores (59-12) defeated Michigan 8-2 in Game 3 of the 2019 College Baseball World Series to win the NCAA Championship and secure their second CWS title since 2014. Michigan (50-22), which more known for their football and basketball prowess, tried to play the role of Cinderella at this […]
Rockets Want Jimmy Butler Badly, Will the Sixers Do a Sign-and-Trade?
The Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey expressed his interest in acquiring free agent point guard Jimmy Butler via a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia Sixers. The Sixers were knocked out of the playoffs by the eventual champions, Toronto Raptors. A sick Joel Embiid gutted his way through the series. Jimmy […]
Kumar Rocker Shuts Down Michigan in College World Series, Vandy Avoids Elimination to Force Game 3
Vanderbilt’s freshman ace, Kumar Rocker, whiffed 11 batters and scattered three hits over 6.1 innings to lead the Commodores to a 4-1 victory over Michigan in Game 2 of the College Baseball World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Michigan (50-20) won Game 1, but #2 Vandy (58-12) evened the best-of-three series […]
Bronx Bombers Set Another Record, Yankees Hit HRs in 28 Consecutive Games
Four members of the Yankees hit home runs in a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and the Yankees set a new MLB record with at least one home run in 28 consecutive games. The first place Yankees (51-28) broke the previous record of 27 games held by the […]
Steph Curry Produces Trippy Mini-Golf Reality TV Show ‘Holey Moley’
Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors can add TV producer to his resume. Curry’s new golf reality show, “Holey Moley”, debuted last week on ABC and it combines elements of extreme Japanese game shows and psychedelic mini-golf with contestants running through obstacles while putting. Curry is one of the […]
Stephon Marbury to Coach in China for Beijing Royal Fighters
Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury revitalized his career in China and won three CBA titles with the Beijing Ducks. Marbury retired at the end of last season and has now accepted a job as the new head coach of the Beijing Royal Fighters. Marbury went a long way from being […]
College World Series: Michigan Upsets Vanderbilt to Win Game 1
The Michigan Wolverines (50-20) upset No. 2 Vanderbilt (57-12) in Game 1 of the College Baseball World Series. The Wolverines were 200-1 long shots at the start of the CWS and now they’re one win away from winning the Big Ten’s first baseball title since 1966 and Michigan’s first championship […]