MLB Rumors: Why the Mets turned Dodgers down for Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander
The New York Mets were engaged with the Los Angeles Dodgers on trade talks involving both Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, but both players ended up in the Lone Star State.The New York Mets were busy at the trade deadline. Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander were split up and sent packing. Scher...
2023-08-05 05:48
Who is Terrence Williams? Former NBA player sentenced to 10 years for defrauding league
Former NBA player Terrence Williams plead guilty to a massive scheme to defraud the league and received an enormous sentence. Ex-NBA player Terrence Williams was sentenced to jail time in the extensive fraud scheme targeting the NBA health and welfare benefit plan. Williams was initially charged...
2023-08-05 03:59
JJ Watt provides cryptic reasoning for not closing career with Packers
Retired defensive end J.J. Watt wouldn't elaborate as to why he was unable to end his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers.JJ Watt announced his retirement from the NFL this past season, and he will undoubtedly become a Hall of Famer very soon. Of course, he began his career with the Houst...
2023-08-04 11:16
Leagues Cup, Round of 32 Results: Aug. 2 matches
The first day of the 2023 Leagues Cup knockout round has been played seeing, two teams that did not have to play in the Group Stages. The soccer world also got to see four teams move on and four teams play their last match in this tournament.In the 2023 Leagues Cup, the soccer world has seen tea...
2023-08-04 03:45
MLB Rumors: Astros had a secret weapon to acquire Justin Verlander
The Houston Astros landed Justin Verlander from the New York Mets at the MLB trade deadline. They owe Martin Maldonado a gift basket.Despite his struggles at the plate, Martin Maldonado continues to hold onto his job in Houston because of the relationships he has around baseball.Maldonado is...
2023-08-04 01:27
5 second-year NBA players ready to take the leap this season
The 2023 NBA Draft class was loaded with talent but not every rookie popped in their first season. Which second-year players will take a leap in 2023-24?The 2022 NBA Draft class was loaded with talent. Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin had big rookie seasons. Banchero became the first rookie...
2023-08-03 21:49
Pete Alonso rumors: 5 blockbuster trade packages to land Mets star
Will the New York Mets trade Pete Alonso this winter? After discussing the move at the MLB trade deadline, is sure seems likely.Perhaps the Mets were just doing their due diligence. Maybe Billy Eppler and Steve Cohen will have a change of heart this offseason when Pete Alonso's contract and...
2023-08-03 06:27
NFL Rumors: 3 QBs who could be benched between now and Week 1
Could Baker Mayfield be in danger of being benched to start the year? Here are three who could very well be benched before Week 1.The 2023 NFL season is not far away from getting underway. Currently, all 32 teams have begun training camp, as they look to implement their plays to use in games whi...
2023-08-03 05:58
MLB Power Rankings: Which teams made the right moves at the trade deadline?
With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview mirror, this week's MLB power rankings focus on which teams are best suited for a deep postseason run, either this season or in the future.As expected, it was a wild MLB trade deadline with some surprising moves and a stunning rebuke of the Los An...
2023-08-02 21:46
Framber Valdez welcomes Justin Verlander back to Astros with no-hitter: Best memes and tweets
On the day that the Houston Astros brought Justin Verlander back in a trade, another ace in Framber Valdez stepped up with a pristine no-hitter.Before Tuesday night, the last Houston Astros pitcher to throw a no-hitter was Justin Verlander on Sept. 1, 2019. On the day that Houston traded to brin...
2023-08-02 10:57
MLB Rumors: Did Astros attempt to pull off Blake Snell-Josh Hader trade?
This rumored Astros-Padres trade involving Blake Snell and Josh Hader would have shocked the league.Oh, to be a fly in Dana Brown's office.To be a fly in any general manager's office on the day of the MLB trade deadline would be a curious experience. In this case, the Houston Astro...
2023-08-02 10:54
FIBA World Cup Rosters: Tracking the NBA players participating in the FIBA World Cup
NBA players from allover the world will be participating in this fall's FIBA World Cup.The 2023 FIBA World Cup will take place from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10 in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. There will be a heavy NBA flavor at the event, with players from all over the world participating...
2023-08-02 07:57