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Chennedy Carter's Ruthless Comment About Caitlin Clark Backfires Spectacularly

Earlier in the 2024 WNBA season, Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter become the subject of public ridicule for her blindside flagrant foul on Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. Carter took to social media to face the backlash. In the process, she issued a ruthless criticism of Clark's game. "Beside ...

Broadcasters unleash on umpire's questionable strike zone

Saturday’s matchup between the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates featured a number of missed calls from home plate umpire John Tumpane that left both the Mets and Pirates broadcast teams equally as shocked and frustrated. Tumpane had a rather shaky strike zone all game long. But it particularly became apparent during the bottom Read more... The post Mets, Pirates broadcast teams couldn’t believe umpire’s questionable strike zone appeared...

Padres' Yu Darvish placed on restricted list due to 'personal matter'

The issue does not have to do with anything physical, and Shildt did not comment on the veteran’s timeline for return to the club.

Houston Astros Outfielder Made The 'Catch Of The Year' So Far

Houston Astros right fielder Joey Loperfido made the catch of the season so far on Friday. Loperfido was going up for a fly ball when the ball hit his glove and then bounced out before Loperfido caught it with his bare hand. Take a look: This is simply sensational. Loperfido robbed ...

76ers signing established forward in free agency

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing former Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin to a two-year contract

Warriors Make NBA History With Sign-&-Trades for $48 Million Duo

The Golden State Warriors made NBA history with their sign-and-trades acquiring Buddy Hield and Kyle Anderson. The post Warriors Make NBA History With Sign-&-Trades for $48 Million Duo appeared first on Heavy.com.

Report: DeMar DeRozan to sign with Sacramento Kings in sign-and-trade including Harrison Barnes

According to Sham Charania, DeMar DeRozan is finalizing a deal to play with the Sacramento Kings. DeRozan is a huge pickup for the franchise out of free agency, helping them compete in a loaded NBA Western Conference. “BREAKING: Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan is finalizing a deal to sign with the Sacramento Kings, sources tell @TheAthletic @St...

Nuggets adding veteran big man on two-year contract

The Denver Nuggets are not done retooling on the heels of their second-round playoff exit.

Novak Djokovic sets up Wimbledon blockbuster as he becomes third man to reach milestone

Novak Djokovic survived another tough test - and a mouth-watering last 16 clash awaits.

Steve Kerr breaks silence on Klay Thompson’s Warriors exit

It’s been a tough offseason for Golden State Warriors fans. Klay Thompson, who spent 13 fruitful years in the Bay and he formed arguably the best backcourt in NBA history alongside Stephen Curry, left for the Dallas Mavericks after helping to lead the Dubs to four championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. Warriors head

MLB fans go crazy as Yankees rookie sensation blasts three home runs

New York Yankees rookie Ben Rice enjoyed a three-home run day against the Boston Red Sox, and MLB fans loved it.

Ohtani breaks out of batting slump, accomplishes rare feat in Dodgers' 5-3 victory over Brewers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Any thoughts about Shohei Ohtani entering a prolonged batting slump can be put to rest. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar had a day at the plate on Saturday that has happened only three times since 1909. The Japanese slugger went 2 for 2 with two RBIs in the Dodgers 5-3 win over the Brewers. That seems pedestrian until seeing that Ohtani had a home run, triple, two walks, was hit by a pitch and a stolen base in five plate...

Kobe Bryant's former bodyguard compared working for him and other NBA stars: "Kobe was a sit outside-the-gate person"

Kobe shied away from the spotlight outside of the court.

"Sorry not buying this"; "Every other car managed" - NASCAR fans unconvinced by Alpha Prime's Alon Day-Justin Allgaier crash explanation

JR Motorsports driver Justin Allgaier was severely wrecked by Alpha Prime Racing driver Alon Day during the Xfinity Series practice session at the Chicago Street Course.

LeBron James Taking Almost $3 Million Pay Cut On New Deal With The Lakers

LeBron James has ensured that the Lakers are not a second-apron team by taking a pay cut.

Ross Chastain opens up on now illegal NASCAR move in 'Full Speed' documentary

Ross Chastain's 2022 Martinsville wall ride was an iconic NASCAR moment and he's addressed it in the Netflix Full Speed documentary.

Iga Swiatek booed by Wimbledon crowd as world No 1 knocked out

Iga Swiatek was booed by the crowd before being unceremoniously dumped out of Wimbledon after suffering a shock third-round defeat to world No 35 Yulia Putintseva. The world No 1 looked on course to breeze into the last-16 at the All England Club but her terrible record on grass continued as she was stunned 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Court One. The Pole was ...

How Many Children Does Jordan Spieth Have With Wife Annie Verret? PGA Tour Pro's Family Explored

Behind every great man, there stands a woman! The post How Many Children Does Jordan Spieth Have With Wife Annie Verret? PGA Tour Pro's Family Explored appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Shaquille O'Neal Appeared to Announce His Pick For WNBA Rookie of the Year

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are the two most talked about names when it comes to the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year race. Clark entered the year as an overwhelming favorite to win the rookie award, but Reese has started to shrink the gap with some record-setting play. In a win over the Seattle ...

Caitlin Clark notches WNBA's first ever rookie triple-double as Fever beat Liberty

Fever guard Caitlin Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple double with 19 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds during a win.

A Look Back at GOAT Simone Biles on the Stunning Beaches in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The SI Swimsuit family is cheering her on she gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Mariners' two-time All-Star, former ROTY to undergo MRI on quad

He “felt something” in his lower right quad during pregame warm-ups and was pulled from the game before taking his first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning.

Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History, Breaking Sue Bird's Record on Saturday

Caitlin Clark now stands alone as the rookie with the most point-assist double-doubles in WNBA history — surpassing all-time great basketball superstar Sue Bird. Bird finished her 2002 rookie season with three point-assist double-doubles. Clark notched the fourth in her last five games against the ...

How many points did Bronny James score today? Full stats, results, highlights from Lakers Summer League debut

A complete look at Bronny James' stats from his Summer League debut with the Lakers.

Bronny James makes Lakers debut, shows he can be a valuable NBA player

Everyone who watched Bronny James in his first professional basketball game on Saturday afternoon will notice that LeBron James' son went 2 of 9 from the field. That's the first thing anyone will see, and likely discuss, after his Los Angeles Lakers NBA debut in…

NASCAR Cup starting lineup: Kyle Larson wins pole for Chicago Street Race

Defending race winner Shane van Gisbergen will start fifth.

Promising Cowboys WR in Danger of Being Cut Before 2024 Season

A 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys wide receiver -- Jalen Moreno-Cropper -- is predicted to be cut before the 2024 season. The post Promising Cowboys WR in Danger of Being Cut Before 2024 Season appeared first on Heavy.com.

Wimbledon: Emma Navarro Leaves Martina Navratilova Floored With an 'Unbelievable' Turnaround Ahead of Coco Gauff Clash

"I would say that calmness, I've always had," a poised Emma Navarro opened up about the magic potion that has worked for her during emotional moments. The post Wimbledon: Emma Navarro Leaves Martina Navratilova Floored With an 'Unbelievable' Turnaround Ahead of Coco Gauff Clash appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Sixers Cut Key $23 Million Vet Amid NBA Free Agency Moves: Report

The Philadelphia 76ers are releasing veteran big man Paul Reed after agreeing to terms with projected starter Caleb Martin in NBA free agency. The post Sixers Cut Key $23 Million Vet Amid NBA Free Agency Moves: Report appeared first on Heavy.com.

10 MLB trades we’d love to see in July, including Chicago Cubs dealing Cody Bellinger

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Shohei Ohtani gains on Yankees slugger with 28th HR of season

Shohei Ohtani smashed his 28th home run of the season against the Brewers.

Sabrina Ionescu Made Her Thoughts on Saturday's Loss to Caitlin Clark's Fever Extremely Clear

The Indiana Fever stunned the New York Liberty with a 83-78 victory on Saturday. In doing so, Indiana guard Caitlin Clark secured her most signature win of her WNBA career. Plenty of those who watched or were involved in the game had strong thoughts on the performance for both teams. New York ...

Djokovic gets kick out of England Euros win at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon fourth round for the 16th time on Saturday after taking a break to help the Centre Court crowd celebrate England's Euro 2024 win over Switzerland in Germany. Djokovic also marked England's quarter-final win over Switzerland by imitating taking a penalty kick during the match.

Novak Djokovic Taunted Wimbledon Crowd After Winning Match

The greatest rivalry in tennis might just be Novak Djokovic vs. the Wimbledon crowd. Djokovic punched his ticket to the Round of 16 this Saturday by defeating Alexei Popyrin 4-6, 6-3, 6-4,7-6(3). It wasn't an easy match for the 24-time Grand Slam champion, especially since Popyrin ...

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Diaz vs. Masvidal results: Chris Avila outworks Anthony Pettis for unanimous decision win

Chris Avila continued his momentum in the boxing ring with a unanimous decision win over former UFC champion Anthony Pettis.

Michael Kay calls out 'childish' move by Yankees

Prior to the matchup between the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, members of both teams took part in a “standoff” during the national anthem. Naturally, not everyone was overly thrilled with the two teams turning the national anthem into a game on a national holiday, including longtime Yankees play-by-play voice Michael Read more... The post Michael Kay blasts ‘childish’ national anthem standoff: ‘It cheapened the...

Knicks assistant jumping ship to Eastern Conference rival

New York Knicks assistant coach Johnnie Bryant is taking his talents to Cleveland.

The NBA officially completed its 1st-ever 6-team trade with the deal that sent Klay Thompson to the Mavericks

The NBA reached an unexpected late July Saturday night milestone with the completion of a massive trade. The deal that sent Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks and Buddy Hield and Kyle Anderson to the Golden State Warriors is officially complete, and there are now a…

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox makes rare public appearance at Braves game

Atlanta Braves fans were treated to a rare visit from their legendary former skipper on Saturday.

Brazil vs. Uruguay final score: Copa America 2024 result as Uruguay advance on penalties after ugly foul fest

After a truly putrid 90 minutes of fouling between Brazil and Uruguay in their 2024 Copa America quarterfinal, Marcelo Bielsa's side would advance to the final four on a penalty shootout.

MyKayla Skinner controversy, explained: Gymnast apologizes for criticism of U.S. Olympic team after Biles call-out

Skinner, who won an Olympic medal at the 2021 Games, apologized for her criticism of the 2024 U.S. team after Biles called her out on social media.

John Cena announces WWE retirement tour for 2025

He’s finally officially confirming 2025 will be his last year in wrestling.

NASCAR News: Disaster for William Byron as Qualifying Ruined After Car Issues

NASCAR news revealed a setback for William Byron as his qualifying session was marred by power steering issues.

"Serena Williams is way better than I am, there's no comparison" - When John McEnroe supported fellow American amid criticism over her temper issues

John McEnroe once defended Serena Williams, saying that she managed her temper on the court far better than he ever did.

Drew McIntyre makes history at WWE MITB

Drew McIntyre picked up a major win at the WWE Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. By doing so, he ended up making history.

The Media Needs to Cover This Story About Jets QB Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has done an amazing thing that needs to be covered.

Bulls superstar signs three-year contract with Kings; did Sacramento overpay?

The Chicago Bulls and their six-time All-Star guard are officially going in separate directions.

An emergency Orioles-White Sox trade to solidify rotation after Cade Povich gets rocked

Saturday's blowout loss to the Oakland A's makes the Orioles upgrading their starting pitching an emergency. A trade with the White Sox could make their lives much easier.

3 Mercury starters land on injury report, team at risk of being severely depleted vs. Sparks

For the third time this season, the Phoenix Mercury will face-off against the Los Angeles Sparks but maybe without up to three starters, including both stars Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner.