Kelsey Plum Didn’t Hold Back, Calling Autograph Hounds “Weird”

“Autograph Hounds.” For those of you who’ve never heard of this phrase, it can be defined as; “people who actively seek out and obtain autographs, often from celebrities or public figures, with the primary goal of selling them for profit.” They sit in the most unusual places (airports, behind arenas, hotels, etc.), with binders filled… read more

Predicting NL West 2025 All-Star Game picks

It shouldn’t be surprising that the NL West will offer some of the biggest bats in the 2025 Midsummer Classic.

20 Is a Magic Number: Shohei Ohtani Strikes Again as LA Dodgers Beat Cleveland Guardians

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers relied on the long ball in a 9-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night at Progressive Field. Shohei Ohtani homered for the third straight game, becoming the first player in the major leagues to hit 20 homers this year. Looking at the calendar, we are still… read more

World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers Beat Cleveland Guardians 7-2

Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the game as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 on Monday night. Ohtani’s blast was his 19th of the season, leading the major leagues. Andrew Judge of the Yankees and Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies have 18. Facing the World Series champions is… read more

The Human Element Under Review: Umpiring in the Modern Era

As the 2025 Major League Baseball season unfolds, the role of umpires is under unprecedented scrutiny. With the advent of technology like the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system and ongoing debates about the definition of a swing, the traditional human element of officiating is being reevaluated. The Rise of Technology in Umpiring: This spring, MLB expanded… read more

The New Curse of the Bambino?

The Dallas Mavericks were in the NBA Finals in 2024. The team got there mainly on the back of their young superstar Luka Doncic. Then, in the barely disputed worst trade in NBA history, the Mavericks traded Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for oft-injured Anthony Davis. Mavericks fans are not over the trade that… read more

Why Baseball Opening Day Should Be a National Holiday

Each year, as winter fades and spring takes hold, millions of Americans rejoice at the arrival of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day. For baseball fans, it’s more than just the first game of the season—it’s a symbol of renewal, hope, and national tradition. Yet, despite its deep cultural significance, Opening Day remains an ordinary workday… read more

Bengals Failed to Address Their Biggest Flaw

The Bengals current state of the defensive line is in dire shape, only six teams in 2024 had fewer sacks than Cincinnati (36). Outside of Trey Hendrickson, who carries this unit in sacks and pressures, there are virtually no proven pass rushers on this roster. With Hendrickson in the middle of trade/extension talks, the Bengals… read more

The Face of the NBA Problem

There’s an ongoing hot topic debate about the “face of the NBA.” Analysts and radio talk show hosts are claiming the NBA has a face problem. With LeBron James and Steph Curry’s careers winding down, who is taking that title?

Luka Doncic Makes Lakers Debut

Monday night Luka Dončić made his Los Angeles Lakers debut. He scored in double digits and had a good game overall in his first action as a Laker. “It was special the way they received me,” Dončić said to the media afterword. “It was amazing to see. I was a little nervous before. I can’t… read more

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