Chicago, IL

According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Bulls big man Andre Drummond is “looking for a new team” this summer. What remains to be seen, however, is what direction do the Bulls go? Do they prepare for DeMar DeRozan possibly leaving in free agency or if he does return — the more likely scenario — draft his heir apparent at the small forward position? Do they grab a big to replace the expected vacancy with Andre Drummond looking for a new team, as well as some youth to push starter Nikola Vucevic?

Former NBA All-Star Expected to Leave Chicago Bulls

San Francisco, CA

According to NBA reporter Nick Friedell, the Golden State Warriors have had discussions about adding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler to the roster. However, Friedell also notes that the locker room fit could be questionable. “Jimmy Butler’s name has popped up in the conversation…I think it’s a fit on paper,...

Golden State Warriors May Pursue 5x All-NBA Player

Orlando, FL

The Orlando Magic were arguably the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference this past season. Due to their youth, the Magic were considered to be one year away from being contenders in the East. However, the Magic produced their best season in over a decade, finishing fifth in the conference at 47-35, though they fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs.

Orlando Magic Expected To Land 3 Major Free Agents This Offseason

Los Angeles, CA

Detroit, MI

According to Bleacher Report, the Detroit Pistons could target Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell in free agency. With ample cap space and a desire for veteran leadership, the Pistons are poised to make significant moves. Despite a tough start to the 2023-24 season, Russell rebounded strongly, silencing trade calls from Lakers fans. He finished the season with impressive averages of 18.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists on shooting splits of 46/42/83. His potential acquisition could bring the experienced leadership the Pistons need to guide their young roster.

Detroit Pistons Linked to Former All-Star Guard in Free Agency

Head-to-head: 2-2 Pliskova will look to claim her second title of the 2024 season, and second title since the start of 2020. The Czech straightforwardly won her first two matches, before claiming an exciting win over Ons Jabeur 7-6 (10) 6-7 (3) 7-5 in the quarterfinals. The win marked her first top-10 win of the season. In the semifinals, she came from a set down to defeat Diane Parry 6-7 (3) 6-1 6-4. Known for her accurate and powerful serve, Pliskova hit a high of 13 aces in her second-round win over Heather Watson.

WTA Nottingham Final Prediction: Katie Boulter vs Karolina Pliskova

Wisconsin State

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Boulder, CO

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Deion Sanders and his sons are some of the hottest names in college football right now. When Coach Prime came to Colorado, he brought his talented sons with him. They have benefitted from the emergence of NIL and are some of the top earners in college football. However, one son, Shilo Sanders, has found himself in some legal trouble. His NIL earnings have been called into question amidst his filing for bankruptcy.

Deion Sanders’ Son In Hot Water After Filing For Bankruptcy

Illinois State

Champaign, IL

Brett Bielema just secured a major win for his Illinois Fighting Illini through the transfer portal. Former Ole Miss receiver Zakhari Franklin is headed to Champagne. Illinois will be Franklin’s third school as he spent his first four seasons with the UTSA Roadrunners. Franklin represents the 13th incoming transfer...

Illinois Adds Zakhari Franklin From The Transfer Portal

Columbus, OH

The off-season is undefeated. Despite recruiting wins, massive transfers, and over a dozen NFL-ready players returning, there is a loud sect of Buckeye fans who are ready to chuck Ryan Day into the Olentangy. After losing three straight to Michigan, watching the Wolverines win the National Title, and then have an embarrassing showing in the Cotton Bowl, frustrations are running high. To get the people riled up, some have suggested Deion Sanders to be the next Ohio State head coach.

Deion Sanders As Ohio State’s Next Head Coach? Let’s Pump the Brakes

Queens, NY

As former All-Star Jeff McNeil struggles to break out of his season-long slump at second base, the New York Mets may be looking to add a promising star to help or maybe even replace McNeil. This situation is difficult for New York, but making a move would give the Mets a chance to play a future talent continuously. Whether that addition comes internally or externally is another matter.

The Mets May Try to Find a Different Solution at Second Base

Pittsburgh, PA

Long-time veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is open to departure so this means a trade is imminent. According to multiple reports, the Ohio State product knows he will playing elsewhere in 2025 so this could trigger a trade this summer. Heyward is already seeking a new deal to stay with the team and wants to stay but is open to the idea that he won’t be around for long. The 35-year-old may just play out his entire 2024 campaign before he departs to be in a new uniform for 2025.

Long-Time Veteran Open to Departure, Trade Is Imminent

Saint Louis, MO

In order to keep their goaltending core together, the St. Louis Blues need to extend Joel Hofer. Doing it now can save them money. Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer will be the Blues goalie team for a second-straight season. Both had successful seasons last year. Binnington went 28-21-5 with a .913 save percentage. Hofer, in his first full NHL season, went 15-12-1 with a .914 save percentage.

The St. Louis Blues Need to Extend Promising Goalie’s Contract

The Pistons have made a change to their coaching staff. No, it’s not the change you’re thinking about. On Friday, the Pistons strategically hired Fred Vinson, a seasoned Pelicans assistant coach, to join Monty Williams’s staff. Vinson brings a wealth of experience, having spent the past 14 seasons with the Pelicans, including five seasons as an assistant under Williams (2010-2015). Vinson’s close connection to Pistons’ President Trajan Langdon enhances his potential influence on the team. This move also suggests that Williams will get at least one more season to prove he’s worth the $78.5 million contract he signed in the summer of 2023. So, who is Fred Vinson, and what can he bring to this Pistons team?

Pistons’ Coaching Shake-Up: NBA Veteran Strategically Hired

Seattle, WA

Washington’s football schedule opens with three manageable non-conference games. The team begins the year against Weber State at home. The FCS program out of the Big Sky conference finished 6-5 last season. The Huskies’ week two matchup is another home game against Eastern Michigan out of the MAC. The Eagles finished with six wins last season. Both games will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

Early Look at Washington’s Football Schedule

Knoxville, TN

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse Basketball has been invited to the 2024 SEC/ACC Challenge. The Men’s program will take on Tennessee, while the Women’s program will travel to face Texas A&M. In last year’s ACC/SEC Challenge, the Orange Men’s team defeated LSU. Cuse’s Women’s team went up against Alabama for their ACC/SEC matchup and won 79-73.

Syracuse Basketball Invited to 2024 SEC/ACC Challenge

Mike Leach was an innovator. He transformed the way football is played. Leach was an outlier, unconventional. We all know he had a complex history. Leach said what was on his mind and didn’t care or was concerned if you were offended. Last week, National Football Foundation president and CEO Steve Hatchell questioned Leach’s Hall of Fame status. In a recent interview with CBS Sports, Hathcell stated that Leach would need a waiver to enter the College Football Hall of Fame.

The Case for Mike Leach’s Hall of Fame Inclusion

There was a lot of hype surrounding Mario Hezonja after he was selected fifth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. The Croatian was unable to reach expectations, and many believe he flamed out of the league after just five seasons. Now 29 years old, Hezonja last...

Former Fifth Overall Pick Eyeing Return To NBA

The injury hits keep on coming for the struggling Chicago Cubs. Jordan Wicks is the latest Cubs pitcher to hit the injured list in a season where the pitching staff has yet to be fully healthy. The Cubs placed Wicks on the 15-day IL on Saturday after he suffered a right oblique strain in Friday’s start against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Wicks sustained the injury in the second inning and had to exit the game. It was the left-hander’s second start since coming off his first stint on the IL. He had previously missed all of May with a strained forearm. Despite the bad news on Wicks, it could mean that Kyle Hendricks will return to the rotation after a stint in the bullpen.

Mainstay Cubs Pitcher Could Return To Rotation With Wicks Back on IL

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that they designated DH Daniel Vogelbach for assignment on Friday. It brings an end to his short tenure with Toronto, which didn’t last half a season. In 31 games this year, Vogelbach had a .186 average with one homer, eight RBI, and a .578 OPS. For someone added to the roster for his pop, those numbers were nowhere near satisfactory for Toronto. In a corresponding move with Daniel Vogelbach’s DFA, the Blue Jays recalled the young shortstop Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo.

Blue Jays DFA Veteran Slugger Amid Offensive Slump

Atlanta, GA

In what has been a difficult stretch for the Atlanta Braves, they finally stopped their five-game losing streak with a much-needed 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. While the offense finally came to life after scoring just a combined two runs in the first two games of the series, the starting pitching led by righty Reynaldo Lopez helped lift Atlanta to victory. Lopez pitched six brilliant innings and gave up just two hits, one walk, and struck out eight O’s to get his fourth win of the season. His ERA is now an MLB-best 1.69 as he continues to lead a Braves rotation that lost ace Spencer Strider for the season back in April. Especially after his latest gem against a powerful Baltimore lineup, Reynaldo Lopez is emerging as a dark horse Cy Young Award candidate in the National League.

Braves Offseason Addition Becoming a Dark Horse Cy Young Candidate

Dallas, TX

Boston, MA

Jrue Holiday and the Boston Celtics attempted to become the 10th team to win an NBA Finals via a sweep on Friday night. They ended up not coming close to achieving that feat. Game 4 of the NBA Finals saw the Dallas Mavericks win in laughable fashion by the score of 122-84. That cuts Boston’s series lead to 3-1. No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in NBA playoff history, but the Mavericks dreams of doing so are still alive.

Jrue Holiday Sets Unwanted NBA Finals Record In Game 4 Loss

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2023-24 All-NBA Teams Revealed

The NBA has revealed their All-NBA Teams for the 2023-24 regular season. According to the final voting results, the All-NBA First Team consists of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander...

2023-24 All-NBA Teams Revealed

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