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Golden State Warriors 2026 NBA Draft Preview

After failing to make the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors are at a crossroads. The basketball landscape has changed around them, and they’ve failed to keep up.  The current roster is a far cry from the dynasty that ruled the NBA in the 2010s. Even comparing it to their last championship in 2022, […] The post Golden State Warriors 2026 NBA Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead .

6/6 Gamethread: Giants at Cubs

After an offensive explosion on Friday, the San Francisco Giants are back at it today, hoping to make it three straight games with a double-digit run total … and more importantly, four straight games with a win. Taking the mound for San Francisco is right-hander Landen Roupp, who makes his 13th start of the season. […]

Cubs vs. Giants Saturday 6/6 game threads

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero against the Giants! Cubs 3, Giants 2: Pete Crow-Armstrong homers twice and the Cubs walk it off in 10 Cubs vs. Giants, Saturday 6/6, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants preview, Saturday 6/6, 1:20 CT

2026 season review Sam Dickinson: Rookie season completed

The San Jose Sharks’ prospect pool is loaded, but a lot of eyes have been on young Sam Dickinson. The 11th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft excelled when he returned to juniors after the draft, setting records and showing great promise as an offensive defenseman. The big question for Sharks fans heading into last summer was where the rookie would play in the 2025-26 season. Since the new collective bargaining agreement has not gone into effect yet, the Sharks needed to decide if the ra...

Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change Before Giants Game

On Saturday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field.They are coming off an 18-3 loss on Friday.Dansby Swanson finished with no hits in four at-bats.Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson ChangeFor Saturday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting lineup.Via Underdog MLB: “Cubs 6/6 P. Crow-Armstrong CF M. […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change Before Giants Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Warriors Pitched to Pair 9-Time All-Star With Steph Curry in Bold Trade Proposal

The Golden State Warriors are at a critical juncture in their win-now window with Stephen Curry. That window is shutting and, with the franchise having committed an enormous chunk of its payroll to Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, two aging stars, the likelihood of a significant trade seem marginal at best. The franchise appears unwilling […] The post Warriors Pitched to Pair 9-Time All-Star With Steph Curry in Bold Trade Proposal appeared first on HEAVY .

Warriors’ Steph Curry Surprises Young Fan With Heartwarming Gesture

There’s no denying that Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors is one of the most popular NBA players in the world today.Curry has a lot of supporters in the United States and around the globe, with one young fan from Minnesota going viral on social media recently.According to Chris Alvarez of ABC7 News, Wyatt […] The post Warriors’ Steph Curry Surprises Young Fan With Heartwarming Gesture appeared first on HEAVY .

The Opener: Padres, Freeman, Sasaki, Ashcraft

Kade Morris is set to make his Major League debut today when the Athletics right-hander gets the start against the Astros.  Morris will take on a Houston lineup boosted by the return of Jose Altuve, who was activated from the 10-day injured list yesterday and went 1-for-4 in the Astros’ 5-1 win over the A’s […]

Saturday BP: Player of the Week

Good morning, baseball fans! Another week of San Francisco Giants baseball comes to a close this weekend, which means it’s time to make our picks for Player of the Week! It should come as absolutely no surprise that my pick for this week is Jung Hoo Lee! As of the time I am writing this, […]

Warriors Get New Kristaps Porzingis Twist in LeBron James Plan

The Golden State Warriors have a clear offseason vision. Land LeBron James with the non-taxpayer mid-level exception and build one final contending roster around Stephen Curry. The framework exists. The salary math, however, requires everything to fall into place.One piece of that puzzle has received less attention than the James pursuit itself. What happens with […] The post Warriors Get New Kristaps Porzingis Twist in LeBron James Plan appeared first on HEAVY .

Giants’ Matt Chapman Drops Major Quote After Career Night vs Cubs

The San Francisco Giants came into 2026 expecting more from Matt Chapman. The veteran third baseman had one home run through his first 58 games. His batting average and OPS numbers were difficult to look at. For a player signed to be a cornerstone of the lineup, the slow start raised real questions about when […] The post Giants’ Matt Chapman Drops Major Quote After Career Night vs Cubs appeared first on HEAVY .

Giants’ Matt Chapman Joins Rare History Dating Back to 1944

The San Francisco Giants have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball through the first half of the 2026 season. The record has been ugly. The performances have been inconsistent. Friday night at Wrigley Field felt like a different team entirely.San Francisco routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3, putting up a season-high seven home […] The post Giants’ Matt Chapman Joins Rare History Dating Back to 1944 appeared first on HEAVY .

49ers Receive Blunt Assessment of Falcons’ Jessie Bates III

The San Francisco 49ers just saw their NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams, make a major trade for Myles Garrett. Although the Niners don’t need to respond to that now, they must at some point look to bolster their team to challenge the Rams for the division title.San Francisco can use their Week 1 […] The post 49ers Receive Blunt Assessment of Falcons’ Jessie Bates III appeared first on HEAVY .

Matt Chapman’s 8 RBIs vs. Cubs earns impressive spot in Giants history

The San Francisco Giants bombarded the Chicago Cubs in one of the most explosive offensive performances of the 2026 season on Friday, winning 18-3 at Wrigley Field behind a historic performance from Matt Chapman. Chapman finished with a career-high eight RBIs, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and a sacrifice fly. His outing placed him […] The post Matt Chapman’s 8 RBIs vs. Cubs earns impressive spot in Giants history appeared first on ClutchPoints .

49ers News: Somehow the weekends become even more beautiful for signing OL 

What was the contract decision that 49ers QB Mac Jones says he doesn’t regret? (Paywall)“Asked Wednesday about the multi-year deal that prevented him from reaching free agency in March, where he might have signed a contract that could have dwarfed his current salary, Jones offered an alternative what-if.  “What if it went the other way?” […]

Raise your hands if you hit two homers today!

As ridiculous as it sounds, figuring out a punny name to properly capture the Giants recent power surge was a bit of a pressing matter for announcers Hunter Pence and David Flemming after Matt Chapman lifted a grand slam in the 4th inning off Cubs starter Edward Cabrera. The opportunity was too good to pass […]

A’s Drop First Game in Houston

The Athletics began a pivotal three-game series at the surging Houston Astros, who are closing in on them in the American League West. The Astros jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, winning the series-opener between these division rivals 5-1. The A’s appeared to carry over the effects of yesterday’s ninth-inning collapse, […]

Did Giants broadcaster inspire top prospect’s hot streak?

On the morning of Wednesday, May 20, San Francisco Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge had a slash line of .143/.226/.250, with only one extra-base hit in nine games. He wasn’t playing every day, looked to be pressing at the plate, and was blocked by stronger hitters Rafael Devers and Casey Schmitt. That’s when Mike Krukow […]

Astros vs. Athletics Game Discussion: 6/5/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (28-36) will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they open a three-game series against the Athletics (30-32) at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (4-4, 3.77 ERA) will make his ninth start of the year for the Astros tonight opposite the A’s and RHP Jack Perkins (2-2, 5.46 ERA), who’s making […]

Angels, Logan Porter Agree To Minor League Deal

The Angels are in agreement with catcher Logan Porter on a minor league contract, reports Ari Alexander of Boston 7 News. The Gaeta Sports Management client had elected free agency this morning after being outrighted by the Giants. He’ll report to Triple-A Salt Lake. Porter backfills the catching depth after the Halos traded Austin Wynns to the […]