Joel Embiid sets 76ers’ franchise mark in win over Cavaliers

Joel Embiid hit another career milestone Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, becoming the ninth player in Philadelphia 76ers franchise history to surpass 10,000 career points.  According to ESPN Stats and Info, Embiid reached the mark in only 373 games, five fewer than Allen Iverson (378), who previously held the distinction as the fastest Sixer […]

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Bridges’ career night has Brooklyn’s future looking bright

The stars might be gone, but Brooklyn’s future is looking bright. The Nets got a huge win over the Heat in their final game before the All-Star break thanks to a spectacular performance from Mikal Bridges. He had a career-high 45 points on 17-of-24 shooting and added eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two […]

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Mike Trout discusses plan to convince Shohei Ohtani to stay

With Shohei Ohtani set to become a free agent following this season, his Los Angeles Angels teammate — Mike Trout — discussed his plan Wednesday to try and persuade the two-way superstar to stay with the franchise. Per Nightengale, Trout’s plan revolves around one theme this year — winning. Since Trout signed a 10-year, $360 […]

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White Sox SP Clevinger comments on investigation

Upon his arrival to spring training on Wednesday, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger publicly addressed the investigation into domestic abuse allegations against him for the first time. Speaking with reporters, Clevinger denied any wrongdoing.  “It’s really embarrassing. It’s not who I am,” Clevinger told reporters via The Athletic’s James Fegan. “Now I’ve got […]

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ESPN draft guru compares Bryce Young to Super Bowl MVP

ESPN NFL Draft guru Todd McShay has compared Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young to the reigning Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.  “I think he’s a smaller version of (Kansas City Chiefs star) Patrick Mahomes,” McShay said of Young during Wednesday’s edition of the ESPN “Get Up” program, as shared by Kevin Harrish of The […]

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Devils forward Jack Hughes could return Thursday

A budding superstar’s return to the lineup is on the horizon. New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes is “50/50” to return to the lineup tomorrow against the St. Louis Blues after skating in a non-contact jersey today, reports ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski. Wyshynski adds that Hughes “wants back in,” but the team is being cautious in […]

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Nationals manager shares concerning Stephen Strasburg update

The 2023 baseball season is already off to an ominous start for Washington Nationals hurler Stephen Strasburg.  Returning from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for most of the 2022 season, Strasburg reportedly had a setback while prepping for the upcoming season, putting his status for the 2023 campaign in jeopardy.  On Wednesday, Nationals manager […]

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Ducks dismiss Alabama transfer Traeshon Holden after arrest

Once expected to compete for a starting job in 2023, Traeshon Holden’s time with the Oregon Ducks appears to be over before it started following the wideout’s arrest Wednesday, only months after transferring from Alabama.  According to a report from on3.com’s Jarrid Denney, Holden was arrested Wednesday morning and is facing charges of menacing, unlawful […]

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Sterling Shepard becomes a free agent

Wide receiver Sterling Shepard has been a key contributor to the New York Giants since being drafted in 2016. But after seven seasons with the franchise, Shepard is heading toward free agency.  According to The Athletic’s Dan Duggan, when Shepard restructured his contract last season, a clause was added that would void his contract three […]

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