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As Domingo German Makes History, Many Baseball Fans Struggle To Celebrate

Domingo German threw the 24th perfect game in MLB history Wednesday night, retiring 27 straight Oakland Athletics batters in an 11-0 victory for the New York Yankees. But as German made history and earned glowing…

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Celtics Take Massive Haul In Three-Way Trade, But Fans Already Miss Marcus Smart

At the doors of TD Garden this October, the leaves will be falling as the Boston Celtics take the floor for a new NBA season. Fans and players alike will feel the cold, wild wind…

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Oakland Athletics: For One Week In 2023, The Baseball Gods Hated John Fisher

It was all going so well for Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher in April. His team was terrible, local government officials in Oakland were giving up on negotiations and progress on a new stadium in…

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With 2-1 Finals Lead, Nikola Jokic And Nuggets Seem Inevitable

The Denver Nuggets’ 109-94 victory on the road Wednesday night against the Miami Heat may one day be remembered as the game that effectively ended the series. Though Miami still has a puncher’s chance, the…

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Blackhawks Get First Overall Pick – But The NHL Continues To Award Tanking

The Chicago Blackhawks have won the draft lottery and own the right to draft Connor Bedard – but the NHL has flaws in its system that rewards tanking. On Monday night, there weren’t many surprises…

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Knicks & Heat Make An Unlikely Pair In Eastern Conference Semifinal

The only reputable person on Earth who might have had both the New York Knicks and Miami Heat advancing to the second round of the NBA Playoffs is Pat Riley, the longtime Knicks coach and…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Still A Superstar, But Game 5 Is On Him

The Milwaukee Bucks’ shocking 128-126 overtime loss to the Miami Heat in Game 5 falls squarely on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s shoulders. In a series defined by the heroics of Miami star Jimmy Butler, the Greek Freak…

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The Rays Are Good, But They’re Not This Good

They’re not going to go 162-0. While the Tampa Bay Rays, still undefeated after 12 games in 2023, are indisputably the hottest team in baseball, their recent string of success seems to be just as…

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New Jersey Devils Sign Luke Hughes – But Will He Have A Big Impact In The Playoffs?

The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with top prospect Luke Hughes – and it remains to see if he will be utilized in the playoffs. After signing the contract, the 2021 fourth-overall pick…

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Evaluating Cam Newton’s Backup QB List: What Each Situation Would Mean For The Former Star

Free agent quarterback Cam Newton may still be hesitant to the idea, but after a season out of the league, the former star passer is reportedly considering roles as a backup quarterback in the NFL.…

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Boston Bruins Can Make History This Week – But Does It Matter?

The Boston Bruins could have history in their sight this week, as the team looks to break the record for most wins recorded in a regular season. Currently, there is a two-way tie for the…

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It’s Time To Stop Ignoring Giannis Antetokounmpo

A cursory glance at NBA media in recent months would suggest that the league is in a state of wide-open, fiercely competitive disarray. The Phoenix Suns have been billed as the new superteam in the…

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Karl-Anthony Towns Is A Hero The Timberwolves Need

Though his return to the starting lineup may be gradual, Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns proved Wednesday night that he is the x-factor for a team on the brink of playoff contention. Coming back from…

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What The Jets’ Trip To California Means For Aaron Rodgers

Maybe Woody Johnson really wanted to check out Disneyland. In one of the most conspicuous recruiting trips in recent memory, the New York Jets’ mass pilgrimage to California, one that included the team owner, head…

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Russell Westbrook Is A Puzzling Choice For The ‘Win Now’ Clippers

Several years ago, Russell Westbrook going to the Los Angeles Clippers would have sent shockwaves through the NBA. Together with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the team would have become an instant championship contender. But…

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Maple Leafs & Devils Among Multiple Teams With ‘Significant Interest’ In Timo Meier

One of the top NHL players on the rumor mill, Timo Meier, is drawing big interest from multiple teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights. Other clubs with “significant interest” in the…

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It’s Still Too Early For A Patrick Mahomes GOAT Conversation

If Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII, the quarterback will win his second Super Bowl in five seasons as a starter in the NFL. Such a victory would keep him…

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After Kevin Durant Trade, Phoenix Suns Enter New Phase Of Takeover Attempt

In the blink of an eye in 2020, the Phoenix Suns seemingly went from a Western Conference bottom feeder to a bona fide contender at the highest level of the NBA. When Chris Paul joined…

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Islanders Get Bo Horvat From Canucks – Why Making The Playoffs Isn’t Good Enough

The New York Islanders are taking a big risk by trading multiple assets this late in the season to acquire Bo Horvat. General manager Lou Lamioriello has sent struggling winger Anthony Beauvillier, top prospect Aatu Raty…

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Legacy Day For Patrick Mahomes – Will Super Bowl Win Start GOAT Conversation?

Super Bowl Sunday could all be about legacy for Patrick Mahomes, as he looks to start putting himself in the greatest of all-time (GOAT) conversation. The Kansas City Chiefs 27-year-old quarterback talent alone is arguably…

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Reactions To Arian Foster’s Podcast Joke Are Annoying And Bad

He was obviously joking. When retired star running back Arian Foster went on the Macrodosing podcast and said that NFL players received a script before the season, he was making fun of angry fans on…

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