Author: Jonathan Msugh

The San Diego Padres are still interested in trading for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, sources told Dennis Lin of The Athletic. The Red Sox may still consider moving Duran for the right price even though the club’s riding a 10-game winning streak heading into the All-Star break, notes Lin. Boston has a logjam in its outfield with three starting spots available for Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, and No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony. Following a slow start to his MLB career, Anthony has turned things around by slashing .373/.439/.525 with a homer and eight RBIs over his last…

Sha’Carri Richardson has been waiting for this moment for a long time. After winning the 100 meters in the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, on June 22, the 24-year-old sprinter originally from Dallas has finally earned an Olympic berth. For real this time. Richardson rose to sprinting excellence in 2016 at the age of 16, when she won the 100-meter title at the AAU Junior Olympics. As a freshman at Louisiana State University in 2019, she set a collegiate record in the event by running in a blistering 10.75 seconds. At the time, it was the 10th fastest women’s…

NBA 2K general manager Zak Armitage opened up on the decision to feature Angel Reese on this year’s cover… telling TMZ Sports, “NBA 2K26 is celebrating the bold, the confident and the visionaries — and WNBA All-Star Angel Reese carries all that on and off the court.” In her sophomore year in the WNBA, Angel Reese has made waves, created impactful conversations, and inspired the next generation. She’s a storyteller and has helped the WNBA grow its audience.” Armitage went on to praise Reese for making her presence known “on the biggest stages, including in gaming,” and the crew is…

Stunning Twist: Knicks Coach Mike Brown Excludes Jalen Brunson from 2026 Plans In a move that has sent shockwaves through the New York basketball world, newly-appointed Knicks head coach Mike Brown has made a bold and unexpected statement regarding star point guard Jalen Brunson announcing that the franchise’s cornerstone will not be a part of his long-term vision heading into the 2026 season. Brown, who was recently introduced as the new head coach following Tom Thibodeau’s departure, didn’t mince words during his press conference when asked about the future of the team. “Jalen’s a great player, no doubt,” Brown began.…

Wildcats Staff in Full Pursuit as July Live Period Opens, Targeting Elite 6’9” 5-Star Talent with Kentucky Roots As the July live evaluation period kicks off, the University of Kentucky basketball staff is making its presence felt across the country — and they’re zeroing in on a familiar name. A 6-foot-9, five-star forward with Kentucky ties has quickly emerged as one of the Wildcats’ top recruiting priorities, and the coaching staff is pulling out all the stops to secure his commitment. The recruit, widely regarded as one of the top frontcourt prospects in the 2025 class, has drawn significant attention…

Just One Percent”: Giannis Antetokounmpo Breaks Silence on Myles Turner’s Stunning Signing and Career Revival In a move that has sent ripples through the NBA community, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally spoken—albeit briefly—about the recent headline-grabbing signing and resurgence of center Myles Turner. While his comment was cryptic, short, and described by some as “just one percent” of what he might truly feel, the statement was enough to ignite speculation and stir anticipation among fans and analysts alike. Turner, who has spent the majority of his NBA career with the Indiana Pacers, recently signed with a contending franchise,…

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks remains in the air, but he made it known that he loves the Cream City. In a recent live stream with iShowSpeed (real name Darren Watkins Jr.), the Greek Freak discussed potential landing spots amid his decision-making toward next season. Many have speculated that Antetokounmpo will not be a Buck come October as the team struggles to follow up on its 2021 NBA title win. “LA, the tax is bad. New York, the tax is bad,” Watkins said, alluding to Antetokounmpo being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks. A…

Breaking: Devin Booker Agrees to Two-Year, $145 Million Max Extension With Phoenix Suns Through 2029-30 Season In a major move that solidifies their future, the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension with star guard Devin Booker, keeping him in the Valley through the 2029-30 NBA season. The extension, which comes on top of his existing contract, reaffirms the Suns’ commitment to their franchise cornerstone and keeps one of the NBA’s most dynamic scorers in Phoenix well into the next decade. Booker, 27, has become the face of the Suns’ franchise since being drafted 13th…

In today’s college football world — where the transfer portal is booming and NIL deals are rewriting the rules — it’s easy to think loyalty no longer has a place. But South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers just reminded us all that some things are still bigger than money. According to recent reports, Sellers was offered a jaw-dropping $8 million NIL package to transfer to the Georgia Bulldogs — one of the top programs in the nation and a perennial title contender. For a young player with enormous upside, the deal could’ve changed his life financially. And yet, he said no.…

Mark Pope Makes Global Headlines as Kentucky Lands 7’9” Sensation Arafan Diane — World’s Tallest Athlete and EIBC 1st Team All-Star Joins Wildcats’ Blockbuster 2026 Class In a stunning and globally watched recruiting coup, University of Kentucky head coach Mark Pope has made one of the most talked-about signings in recent college basketball history. The Wildcats have officially landed Arafan Diane, a 7-foot-9 towering sensation widely regarded as the tallest elite athlete in the world and a standout EIBC First Team All-Star, for their star-studded 2026 recruiting class. This commitment has sent shockwaves through the college basketball world, not only…