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Rich Paul Thought LeBron James Would Pick Heat; Explains Issue With Miami Reunion

Rich Paul explained why going back to the Heat wasn't ideal.

Commanders NFL draft class: Realistic Antonio Williams expectations

Editor’s note: Everyone’s excited about the Commanders’ NFL Draft haul. Rightfully so. That doesn’t mean each selection will slot into a prominent role as a rookie. We’ll discuss realistic expectations for each player over the next few days, leading into Commanders rookie minicamp. In this installment, we evaluate the Clemson receiver getting a lot of love from the fan base:  WR Antonio Williams, Clemson  Selection: No. 71 overall  Height/Weight: 5-foot-11.5/187 pounds  What Adam […]

The numbers that defined the Royals in April

April offered an early snapshot of who the Royals are – for better and worse. Mostly worse. The Royals ended the month tied for the fourth-worst record in baseball. While they’re not an expensive flaming dumpster fire like the Mets, Phillies, or Red Sox, the start is a huge disappointment for a team that had […]

Comments from the Other Side - 76ers Game 6 4/30/26

 Another disappointing effort from the Celtics.  Too much hero ball.  Too little effort on defense and rebounds.  Sixers fans are still awful.  They really hate their own team almost more than they do the Celtics.  Hopefully the Celtics wake up and come to play on Saturday.  They are definitely the more talented team but are allowing the 76ers to play harder.  All is not lost though.  The 2008 team went to Game 7 in both of the first 2 rounds and st...

Who was your Dodgers position player of the month?

We are now in May, and we already looked at pitching highlights of April, so let’s shift the focus to the offense. Andy Pages got off to a scorching start, won National League player of the week, and during the month hit .321/.366/.518 with a 145 wRC+. He leads the team in hits (36) and […]

USMNT weekend viewing guide: May matchups

We kick off the final month of the season this weekend, leagues have just a handful of matches to play and there are still real implications to sort out including promotion, relegation, and tournament qualifications. There are also chances to impact the EPL title race and the possibility of head-to-head matchups in Germany and England. […]

Notes: NFL.com names Detroit Lions’ sleeper draft pick

As Detroit Lions fans continue to get to know the newest athletes to don the Honolulu bBlue, some analysts are already identifying potential standout rookies. In a recent article, NFL.com’s Gennaro Filice named Keith Abney II a sleeper for Detroit. The Arizona State cornerback was drafted in the fifth round this year at pick No. […]

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Brandon Claussen

Brian Cashman was ready for a change. A 36-year-old Robin Ventura was showing signs of wear, slashing just .251/.344/.392. On a star-studded Yankees roster, his spot at third base seemed the most plausible position to upgrade. It just so happened that the Reds were in the midst of a fire sale and were looking to […]

Three Things To Watch For The Athletics In May

The Athletics are out to a better-than-expected start as they sit atop the division with a 17-14 record and a one-and-a-half game lead over the Seattle Mariners. It’s only the first month of the season but April went about as good as you could hope for the A’s as they have the third-best record in […]

Team News: Fitness Update Ahead of Old Trafford

It seems that Mo Salah has joined the ever-growing injury list for Liverpool, and Sunday’s game likely comes a bit too soon for Alisson as well. Speaking to the press, Arne Slot outlined the challenges: “For us it’s a bonus every player that comes back because now if you add Mo [Salah] to the injury […]

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Raptors’ Brandon Ingram doubtful for Game 6 against Cavaliers

Brandon Ingram has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Game 6 between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange. The forward has reportedly been dealing with heel inflammation since March 23, during which he missed the 143-127 win over the Utah Jazz. It was the second game of a back-to-back. […]

March/April: Chart

Rick Rizzs Happy Totals: 16Dan Wilson Tough One Tonights: 16Run Differential: +7 2025: 18-12, +232024: 17-13, +122023: 12-16, +12022: 11-10, +16 wRC+: 105 (7th)Rotation ERA-/FIP-: 98/97 (15th)/(12th)Bullpen ERA-/FIP-: 84/86 (7th)/(6th)OAA: -15 (30th)BsR: -0.9 (23rd) Mariners fWAR leader: Randy Arozarena, 1.1Mariners rWAR leader: Cole Young, 1.9 Beef Boy Bombs: 7Josh Naylor SB: 4 for 6Julio K%: […]

Mizzou announces contract extension for Athletic Director Laird Veatch

Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch has received a three-year contract extension, the University of Missouri announced on Friday morning. “The momentum of Mizzou Athletics is undeniable thanks to the incredible leadership of Athletic Director Veatch,” said University of Missouri President Mun Choi in a press release. “We are a powerhouse in the SEC and a source of […]

Man City at Everton Team News: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Beto

Not one, but two games on Monday night for the next round of the English Premier League. Manchester City makes the short trip to Everton and their new stadium, but they’ll do so without the services of three players: Rodri, Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. City manager Pep Guardiola gave an update on the trio […] The post Man City at Everton Team News: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Beto appeared first on The Sports Bank .

Matvei Michkov’s former agent comments on Rick Tocchet situation with Flyers

A whole lot has been made of the relationship between Matvei Michkov and Rick Tocchet as just about every single fan of the Philadelphia Flyers has an opinion on the prized prospect and the head coach of this team. Well now we’re getting some deeper insight from someone that knows Michkov very well and he praises Tocchet for what he has been doing in the playoffs. Michkov’s former agent, Sergei Fedotov, appeared on one of those classic Russian sports talk shows that you see clips from dur...

Latest from Friedman: Maple Leafs tried to speak to Julien BriseBois; Sundin-Chayka hires still progressing in the “proper direction”

On the latest 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman provided some updates on the Leafs’ executive search, which appears to be nearing its end with Sundin-Chayka as the probable outcome.  Friedman on the rival GM the Leafs sought permission to speak to Friedman: James Mirtle had a line about Toronto being turned down after asking to speak […] The post Latest from Friedman: Maple Leafs tried to speak to Julien BriseBois; Sundin-Chayka hires still progressing in the “proper direction” appeared first o...

What is Raiders’ biggest remaining need?

This week, with the 2026 NFL draft in the books, we ranked the remaining needs for the Las Vegas Raiders. We want to know how you feel about it. Please let us know what you this Las Vegas’ biggest needs. Here are the options with what I wrote about them in the previous post: Defensive […]