Many players change their jersey numbers during the offseason, often due to moving to a new team or for personal reasons. Russell Westbrook, a former MVP, recently made headlines by changing his number to four after joining the Denver Nuggets. This switch stirred up some controversy, and here’s why. Initially, when news broke of Westbrook…
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Pistons will acquire shooting guard Wendell Moore Jr. and the 37th pick in Thursday’s draft from the Timberwolves. In exchange, Minnesota will receive the 53rd selection. This trade acts as a minor salary dump for the Timberwolves, who will offload Moore’s $2.5 million contract for next season….
The Cleveland Guardians have made notable roster changes, recalling left-handed pitcher Logan Allen from Triple-A Columbus while sending right-hander Connor Gillispie back to the minors. Logan Allen, who is 25 years old, is expected to take the mound for Monday’s home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This call-up comes in response to an injury affecting…
Elite 4-star linebacker Xavier Griffin has announced his plan to return to Tuscaloosa on September 28 for Alabama’s game against Georgia. Currently committed to USC, Griffin is regarded as one of the top prospects for the 2026 recruiting class. Griffin attends Gainesville High School in Georgia and has made waves as one of the nation’s…
Left-hander Thomas Pannone has signed a minor league contract with the Yankees and has been assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, as noted on MLB.com’s transactions tracker. Previously with the Cubs on a minor league deal, he was released earlier this week. Pannone, 30, had been pitching in the rotation for Triple-A Iowa before his release and…
As the summer AAU season wraps up, the Duke basketball program is ramping up its recruiting efforts, turning its focus to future prospects. Recently, Duke made the Top-8 list for 2025 recruit Acaden Lewis, alongside Auburn, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee, and UConn. Additionally, Duke has secured a spot in the Top 10 for…
Luke Keary is set to sit out the Sydney Roosters’ upcoming game against South Sydney due to concerns about his health after sustaining a head injury. However, James Tedesco believes that despite his history of concussions, this latest incident isn’t as severe as previous ones. Meanwhile, Penrith Panthers have received some relief as James Fisher-Harris…
Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft, we’re scrutinizing potential prospects for the Pittsburgh Steelers across various rounds. In this profile, we delve into Oregon State’s redshirt junior offensive lineman, Taliese Fuaga, a highly regarded right tackle standing at an imposing 6’6″ and 334 pounds, projected for the first round. Fuaga’s standout feature is his remarkable size,…
A proposed trade suggests the Toronto Maple Leafs could acquire former first-overall pick and Stanley Cup champion Aaron Ekblad from the Florida Panthers. Ekblad, who was selected first overall by the Panthers in the 2014 NHL Draft, has been a cornerstone of the franchise. However, following Florida’s Stanley Cup victory, his name has surfaced in…
Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith revealed that a conversation with his parents was pivotal in his decision to sign with the Storm instead of the Wayne Bennett-led Brisbane Broncos. Smith, who grew up in southeast Queensland dreaming of playing for the Broncos, had flown under the radar of NRL clubs for much of his junior…