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NBA (BASKETBALL)

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will be out for at least a month due to a stress fracture in his ankle

The Dallas Mavericks announced that center Dereck Lively II has a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in…

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 1 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler for two games due to missing a flight and displaying “insubordinate conduct.”

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Kevin Durant expressed pride in the foundation the Brooklyn Nets were building, despite the team’s rapid downfall due to internal issues

By BRIAN ANDERSON Jan 23, 2025 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Ohtani told the Los Angeles Dodgers that they have secured highly regarded Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki

By RITIK Jan 23, 2025 5 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

The Oakland A’s have hired former World Series MVP Dave Stewart for a front office position

By MICHAEL SMITH Jan 23, 2025 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Tampa Bay infielder Taylor Walls and the Rays reached a one-year agreement worth $1.4 million, avoiding arbitration

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 1 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Reliever Paul Sewald has reached a one-year, $7 million deal with the Cleveland Guardians

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

In New England, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has appointed Josh McDaniels as the team’s offensive coordinator

By MICHAEL SMITH Jan 23, 2025 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

In Kansas City, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has developed and matured significantly, both in his game and personal life

By RYAN DYRUD Jan 23, 2025 4 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

In Jacksonville, Jaguars GM Trent Baalke is out, opening the door for Shad Khan to pursue another attempt at hiring Liam Coen

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 23, 2025 4 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

This offseason may be straightforward for the Ravens in Baltimore, but tougher decisions are ahead next year

By RYAN DYRUD Jan 23, 2025 4 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

New Titans GM Mike Borgonzi is set for a rebuild in Nashville, armed with the No. 1 overall draft pick and plenty of cap space

By JAMES BROWN Jan 23, 2025 4 min read