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Maple Leafs will 100% pursue Zach Werenski trade, says Elliotte Friedman
The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to make a serious push for Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski if the Columbus Blue Jackets decide to move him. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman believes Toronto will be firmly in the mix, although the…
How to miss White Sox history while good deal hunting
Have you ever seen “Good Will Hunting?” It’s pretty good, but even if you haven’t seen it, you’re still probably familiar with it. It’s one of those movies that features a number of scenes that have transcended the actual film…
25 best WNBA players of all time
As the 2026 WNBA season nears the halfway point, the Minnesota Lynx lead with a 15-4 record followed by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces at 14-5. New franchises are competing in their first campaigns, including the Toronto Tempo, the…
Lakers expected to increase LeBron James urgency as Warriors threat looms
The Lakers are expected to get talks going with LeBron James after the Warriors have positioned themselves to sign him.
When met at crossroads, Matthew Stafford sought Drew Brees’ advice
Though the Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson in the first round of the NFL Draft, this is still Matthew Stafford’s team. However, that almost wasn’t the case for 2025 and beyond. Stafford reportedly considered retirement last offseason, and it…
How to watch Brazil vs Japan: Live stream, TV channel & start time for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32
Brazil hopes to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the 11th tournament in a row when they face Japan in the Round of 32 in Houston on Monday. How to Watch Brazil vs Japan Japan will have…
Yankees don’t need starting pitching, they need this rental bat
The New York Yankees do not need to make their MLB trade deadline about starting pitching. They need Luis Arraez. That may not sound as exciting as chasing another big-name arm (hello, Tarik), but it might be the smarter move.…
How Draymond Green helped Warriors’ LeBron James-Steph Curry dream get closer to reality
ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent. This is not an entirely unexpected move but it could be a domino in the LeBron James sweepstakes.The Warriors can…
Ohio man orders at Chili’s. Then his waitress gets excited: ‘Someone finally ordered it’
"This must be the happiest crew at Chili's ever."
WWE Power Rankings after ‘Clash of Champions’
Hello everybody, and welcome back to another week of the WWE‘s Men’s Power Rankings. Now that the Clash of Champions PLE is behind us, we can now start fuchsia in Summerslam, which is only five weeks away. They’re definitely done…
Red Wings GM breaks silence on Dylan Larkin trade request
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has publicly confirmed that captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade, ending weeks of speculation surrounding the franchise’s biggest offseason storyline. Speaking on Saturday, Yzerman acknowledged that Larkin’s agent contacted him shortly after the…
LeBron James best landing spot: Heat or Warriors?
There’s no debate that the number one NBA free agent this summer is none other than LeBron James. James is coming off an eight-year tenure with Los Angeles, the longest he has spent with any team in his career, where…
Tennessee Titans owner gives full support to Chris Johnson after ALS diagnosis
The football world is rallying around one of the greatest players in Tennessee Titans history after former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS. The heartbreaking news has sparked an outpouring of support from across…
Kawhi Leonard reveals only team he will sign a long-term extension with if traded
Kawhi Leonard’s future with the Los Angeles Clippers appears to be one of the bigger storylines in the NBA right now, and a new report has added an intriguing twist to the speculation. According to a recent report, Leonard has…
How Warriors plan to reunite LeBron James, Anthony Davis
The Golden State Warriors are looking to create a super team by adding LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Emmanuel Acho makes stunning Caitlin Clark WNBA claim
The Caitlin Clark discourse has reached a new level. Emmanuel Acho’s scalding-hot take on the WNBA’s biggest and most controversial star requires us to move the needle closer to midnight and the warnings closer to DEFCON 2. After an extremely…
Former NFL star Chris Johnson makes heartbreaking health announcement
The NFL is filled with gridiron legends who sacrifice their bodies every Sunday in pursuit of a Super Bowl championship. But even the game’s greatest stars aren’t invincible. On Monday, former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson revealed that he…
On Day 1, ESPN seemingly wants to rename Wimbledon the ‘Serena Open’
On the first day of Wimbledon, the greatest WTA tennis player of all time, Serena Williams is not playing her first round match. ESPN viewers may not realize that as the network has spent almost as much time, in its…
Best picks in the 2026 NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Draft has come and gone. Teams were able to add prospects with the potential to change the trajectory of their organizations. Only time will tell which teams hit the nail on the head with their selections. Here…
After Patriots’ Robert Kraft suggestion, NFL eyeing another International Series expansion
The NFL reigns as America’s most popular sports league, but it has no intention of stopping there. The league wants to become a truly global brand, and it’s taking major steps to make that happen. One of those steps in…
Ranking the 10 worst defensive players in MLB according to 2026 advanced metrics
Last week, we counted down the ten best defenders in MLB. This week, we focus on the other side. Ranking by the same metric, Fielding Run Value, but where last week’s leaders were stealing hits and bending games with their…
Biggest winners & losers from 2026 NHL Draft
The NHL draft has concluded, and many teams were seen as winners, while some didn’t identify talent as well. Gavin McKenna went first overall and was the first Big Ten player to be drafted since Owen Power in 2021. There…
Ranking the 10 worst base stealers in MLB according to 2026 advanced metrics
Last week, we talked about the top 10 most efficient or best basestealers in the 2026 MLB season so far. Today, we are on the other side. Steal Run Value measures the net runs a player produces on stolen base…
Former Mets coach Eric Chavez slams David Stearns in rant
Former New York Mets hitting coach and bench coach Eric Chavez offered a brutal takedown of David Stearns, the team’s president of baseball operations, in an episode of “The EC3 Pod” on June 28. Stearns has come under heavy criticism…
NBA legend Chris Bosh predicts winner of 2026 WNBA championship
It’s still be early in the 2026 WNBA season. However, NBA legend Chris Bosh already has a prediction on who will win the title this year. He chose the Minnesota Lynx and explained his pick on Sunday. The team has…