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"I know people probably won't like this" - Dodgers star Mookie Betts names Carlos Correa as one of the shortstops who impresses him the most

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is one of the most impressive athletes in the MLB.


4 Yankees most to blame for embarrassing sweep from Reds ahead of Red Sox series

The Yankees should be embarrassed about their performance that led to a three-game sweep at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds.


New Report Indicates Why Buddy Hield Chose Warriors Over Lakers in Free Agency

After much deliberation, Buddy Hield decided to take his talents to the Bay Area instead of Los Angeles.


New York Knicks news: Pistons insider suggests wild but realistic trade that lands NYK cap space and 2 talented former 1st-round picks

A Detroit Pistons insider recently offered a trade idea that would be a huge benefit for the New York Knicks


Cameron Heyward's contract demands put Steelers at risk of losing a legend

The Pittsburgh Steelers want to extend Cameron Heyward on their timeline, but that might not work with him.


Eye-Opening Stat Emerges Following Warriors' Trade for Buddy Hield

The Golden State Warriors may have let one of the best shooters in NBA history walk in free agency this past week, with Klay Thompson leaving for the Dallas Mavericks. However, they did a pretty job of filling that spot with one of the best shooters in recent history. On Thursday, it was ...


Notre Dame football misses out on former Ohio State commit, goes to SEC

It seemed like Notre Dame football was in great position to ultimately land former Ohio State football wide receiver commit Jayvan Boggs. The Irish offered about a month before the 2025 Florida prospect decommitted from the Buckeyes, which led many t


Tennis star Andy Murray tears up at Wimbledon salute after doubles loss with brother

Three-time major champion Andy Murray began his emotional Wimbledon farewell on Thursday by playing doubles with his brothr Jamie.


PGA Tour Rookie Makes History With Stunning 59 At John Deere Classic

Just seven months after earning his PGA Tour card, Hayden Springer made history with a 12-under 59 in the first round of the John Deere Classic


Red Sox release two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher

The Boston Red Sox have released veteran catcher Roberto Perez, who has two career Gold Gloves to his name.


New York Yankees rookie hits first MLB home run after promotion to leadoff spot

New York Yankees rookie Ben Rice hit his first career home run after the team promoted him to the leadoff spot Thursday.


Steelers' Mike Tomlin Blessed Former Draft Pick By Cutting Him Before His Rookie Season: 'It Was A Blessing In Disguise'

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a number of questionable selections in the NFL Draft towards the end of Kevin Colbert's reign as general manager. During his last five years in the role, he had a very low hit rate on his selections, in all rounds of the draft.


Fines and time penalties Tour de France 2024 | Philipsen and Cavendish get penalized

Throwing away waste, prohibited positions on the bike, sticky bottles, or a shoulder push in the lead-up to a bunch sprint; all sorts of things can happen during a race, especially in the Tour de France, which has 21 stages. IDLProCycling.com tracks the various infractions and associated penalties for you in this overview! A rider can be penalized by the jury for various reasons. A common reason is the improper disposal of food and bottles....


Frances Tiafoe's Wimbledon fear after 'everything I had' wasn't enough vs Carlos Alcaraz

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on American star Frances Tiafoe in the third round on Friday - with the pair meeting two years ago at a major.


"I'm 31, if I can't compete without them, I need to reevaluate life": When Serena Williams spoke on parents & Venus' absence amid shock Wimbledon exit

Serena Williams' parents and sister Venus Williams were notably absent during her shock exit from the 2013 Wimbledon Championships.


NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown rewards fans who recovered custom ring after he lost it at Celtics' victory parade

The Celtics star surprised two fans with the opportunity to attend the NBA title ring ceremony, after they returned his ring after he lost it at the team's championship parade.


"Shaq just gravitated into that thing" - Phil Jackson personally told Magic Johnson why he and Shaquille O'Neal were similar

Phil's keen eyes saw the similarity between Shaq and Magic.


Simone Biles, USA Gymnastics Make History During Olympic Trials

USA Gymnastics, headlined by Simone Biles, made TV history during its two-day women's Olympic trials last June 28th and 30th. According to Front Office Sports, the final day of the Olympic trials for USA women's Gymnastics averaged 7.6 million viewers on NBC, peaking at 8.2 million viewers. ...


Cam Newton’s bold claim from Tim Tebow, Aaron Hernandez-led Florida recruit classes

The Florida football program seeks to make a jump in the SEC after they failed to appear in a Bowl Game at the end of the 2023-24 season. There was a time when Florida was one of the most dominant teams in college football. Cam Newton explained why former Gator stars Tim Tebow and Aaron


Wimbledon: Danielle Collins Uses Martina Navratilova's Generosity to Propose an Indirect Coaching Offer in Heartfelt Banter

"This isn't the place where I've had my most success."- said Danielle Collins after her first-round win at the Wimbledon Championships. The post Wimbledon: Danielle Collins Uses Martina Navratilova's Generosity to Propose an Indirect Coaching Offer in Heartfelt Banter appeared first on EssentiallySports.


Los Angeles Lakers Got Spurned Again After Buddy Hield Rejected Them To Join The Warriors

Buddy Hield is the latest one to turn down the Lakers.


MLB trade regrade: Red Sox fumbled the bag with Chris Sale as All-Star start nears

Regrading the Braves-Red Sox trade for Chris Sale reveals Atlanta got away with a coup.


Report: Lakers sign Blake Hinson to a 2-year, two-way contract

The Lakers continue solidifying their roster signing Blake Hinson to his two-way contract just in time for Summer League.


New York Yankees game delayed by national anthem standoff on 4th of July

Before the Yankees and Reds began their game on July 4, four players - two from either side - engaged in an odd standoff that delayed the contest following the national anthem


NFL Insider Makes Dak Prescott Injury Announcement Before Cowboys Training Camp

The Dallas Cowboys are a few weeks away from training camp. As always, there is a lot of pressure around the franchise to deliver, and more in 2024 as it could be Mike McCarthy's final year as head coach. Unfortunately, the Cowboys got a discouraging injury update on Dak Prescott Thursday. ...


Paul Finebaum reignites Lane Kiffin feud after 'getting him fired'

Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss are expected to contend in the SEC and the wider 12-team College Football Playoff - but pundit Paul Finnebaum is not a fan.


In Pictures: Roger Federer all suited-up in attendance at Wimbledon 2024 just hours after wife Mirka's surprise SW19 appearance

Roger Federer was spotted at the Wimbledon grounds on Day 4 (Thursday, July 4) of the tournament.


A Braves-Cubs trade for a Ronald Acuña Jr. replacement who just made history

The Atlanta Braves should be in hot pursuit of an outfielder to finally replace Ronald Acuña Jr., who is out for the season. One option just made history.


Wimbledon Day 4 Men’s Recap: Five Seeded Players Defeated

The drama was absolutely incredible on Day 4 of the men’s singles at Wimbledon. Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz were among the players to complete their second-round contests.


"It's only $2 million" - Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pokes fun at Shohei Ohtani after foul ball scare

Shohei Ohtani was nearly injured by a screaming foul ball that came into the dugout. If not for a batboy with lightning-quick reflexes, he might have been struck by the ball and could have been hurt.


In Pictures: Dale Earnhardt Jr., wife Kelley, sister Amy, and others celebrate the Fourth of July together

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is enjoying vacation and recently celebrated the Fourth of July with his family, including his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller. Amy Earnhardt, Dale Jr.


Cowboys ramping up to throw rookie into fire with risky move

Protecting Dak Prescott is a top priority for the Cowboys and they're trusting untested rookie Cooper Beebe to do it next season.


Sixers New Addition Speaks on Paul George Signing

Eric Gordon shares thoughts on Sixers signing Paul George.


LOOK: Tom Brady hits Micah Parsons for TD after being picked off by Damar Hamlin during beach football game

Brady can still play with the best of 'em


Victor Wembanyama's Height Is Turning Heads After New Photo With Rudy Gobert

Every NBA fan knows Victor Wembanyama is really tall. He's listed by the NBA at 7-foot-4 (though the San Antonio Spurs say he's 7-3½), making him the tallest player in the league along with Boban Marjanovic. However, fans got an even better perspective of Wembanyama's crazy height while he's with ...


CeeDee Lamb might be ready to leave Dallas Cowboys

CeeDee Lamb could make a shocking decision if the Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones don't give him a contract extension. CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys were favorites to reach the Super Bowl last season until that surprising loss against the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs. From that moment on, owner Jerry Jones changed course and halted any chance of a contract extension for Dak Prescott. In the next few weeks, other names like Lamb and...


Ex-Panthers Oliver Ekman-Larsson takes a dig at Stanley Cup champions with his reasons for signing with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs' recent acquisition, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, commented on why he chose to sign Toronto instead of returning to the Florida Panthers.


Analyst Says Bronny James' Contract 'Doesn't Make Sense'

It didn’t take long before the whole Bronny James narrative rubbed some NBA fans the wrong way. Most people were rooting for him to team up with LeBron James in what will be one of the greatest stories in sports history. However, the way things went down raised criticism, and now that he’s officially […]


Taylor Fritz tells his Wimbledon opponent, Arthur Rinderknech, to 'have a nice flight home'

LONDON (AP) — Taylor Fritz told his Wimbledon opponent, Arthur Rinderknech, to “have a nice flight home” after beating him in a second-round match on Thursday. The pair got into a bit of a back-and-forth at the net after the 13th-seeded American's 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 victory over France's Rinderknech at the All England Club. This was a rematch of a 2023 French Open contest that Fritz won in front of a rowdy partisan crowd, which he shushed...


LSU flip target Brandon Brown to shut down recruitment on Friday

LSU has been laying the groundwork for a potential flip from new SEC rival Texas, and it will find out if its efforts were successful on Friday. Brandon Brown, a four-star 2025 defensive lineman from Melbourne, Florida, who is committed to the Longhorns, announced


NBA commissioner Adam Silver could be league's hero as late change to $76bn deal emerges

Adam Silver could have a big decision to make over the future of the NBA's broadcast deal, with a reported late change on the horizon for the $76bn agreement.


Blue Jays’ Jose Cuas earns embarrassing place in MLB history with just 3 pitches

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Cuas made history Wednesday night. Although it’s the kind of historic moment he’d rather be forgotten. Facing the Houston Astros, Cuas took the mound in a 3-2 game in the seventh hoping to get out of the inning with the Blue Jays only down a run. The righty reliever was


The good times keep rolling: Astros win 5-3

In April, it felt like the Astros could do no wrong. Since June, it feels like Houston can do no wrong. The game started off well with the Astros scoring three runs in the first. Two runs were courtesy of a two run long drive single from Jon Singleton. He hasn’t been great, but compared to the previous first baseman, he may as well be Freddie Freeman. Framber Valdez has a rather rough start to the game, giving up three in the bottom of the...


Breanna Stewart Shared Her Honest Opinion of Caitlin Clark Before Fever-Liberty Clash

Reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty are gearing up for a highly-anticipated matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday afternoon. Stewart has been very complimentary of Clark ever since she burst onto the scene as a college basketball superstar with the ...


3 Phillies who must be on trade block ahead of 2024 deadline

No team in the MLB has been as hot as the Philadelphia Phillies this season. After two misses in the postseason the last two years—losing to the Houston Astros in the World Series and being upset by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS—the Phillies look on a mission this season. Sitting at 57-29 currently, the


F1 News: Pierre Gasly's Penalty Shakes Up British Grand Prix

Pierre Gasly's 20-place grid penalty at the British Grand Prix leaves him starting from the rear after technical infractions.


Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls out NASCAR on Kyle Busch ruling: ‘No way his ass gets put back into position’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t understand NASCAR’s ruling of Kyle Busch being put in the top five of the Cup Series race in Nashville during a restart after being invovled in a crash. While talking about the incident on the Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt looked back at a race he was in at Watkins Glen with Steve Letarte and Clint Bowyer. There was a cras...


4 teams crew chief Rodney Childers can join after Josh Berry moved to Wood Brothers Racing

Josh Berry has secured a seat at Wood Brothers Racing for 2025 following Stewart-Haas Racing's closure.


Yankees fans unleash boos after outfielder's brutal error as team gets swept

New York Yankees fans rained down boos on their team after outfielder Trent Grisham made an error on a lackadaisical effort in Thursday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds.


"Loser manager who doesn't hold anyone accountable" - MLB commentator criticizes Yankees' Aaron Boone after Trent Grisham's lack of defensive effort

It's been a rough stretch for the New York Yankees and their manager Aaron Boone.