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Mike Trout is playing like an MVP again. If you’re surprised, that’s on you. “Anything that he’s doing, I know you guys have seen it before,” Angels manager Ron Washington said last week before the series opener in Cincinnati. “It’s not a surprise when he hits a ball 450 feet.” That was seemingly referring to […]

In the days leading up to the NFL Draft, there has been more drama over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders’ No. 2 overall pick than any other player. First, Daniels’ agent was seemingly upset that the Washington Commanders had four quarterback prospects in for a visit at the same time. Then there was the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have officially announced Jordi Fernández as the team’s new head coach. Fernández, 41, replaces Kevin Ollie, who coached the final 28 games on an interim basis following Jacque Vaughn’s firing on Feb. 19. “We’re thrilled to announce Jordi Fernández as Brooklyn’s new head coach,” said Nets general manager Sean Marks in a […]

The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani blasts a solo home run during the ninth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Nationals. (Alex Brandon / Associated Press) Before the demolition, Shohei Ohtani had to show discipline. Before hitting the hardest home run of his Major League Baseball career, the Dodgers slugger had to first lay off a pitch […]

The concept of amateurism in sports took root in the late 1800s, mostly among the wealthy elite of England who spent their weekends competing in various games. At the time, the working man had limited access to such pursuits. They toiled six days a week in factories or farms owned by the sporting upper class. […]

The concept of amateurism in sports took root in the late 1800s, mostly among the wealthy elite of England who spent their weekends competing in various games. At the time, the working man had limited access to such pursuits. They toiled six days a week in factories or farms owned by the sporting upper class. […]

The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to a four-year, $120 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. St. Brown will get $77 million guaranteed as part of the new agreement. He could have been an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 NFL season without a new deal. According to Spotrac, […]

Report: Steelers decline Justin Fields fifth-year option originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to pick up Justin Fields’ fifth-year option, according to Adam Schefter. That means Fields is set to become a free agent after the 2024 season. The news isn’t surprising, since Fields was due to make just […]

It hasn’t exactly been the start to the season many fantasy managers expected from Corbin Carroll. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Before we dive into specific players, I’d like to focus on a big-picture fantasy baseball trading concept that is essential to April trading. At all points in the year, smart managers […]

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta shows off team’s new home jersey during an unveiling at Ford Field. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) The first reaction to anything new in sports in the social media era is to rip it incessantly. Ask the Denver Broncos after their uniform change. There were four franchises that have unveiled major […]

Warriors’ five biggest roster questions for NBA offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nobody in the NBA wants to be watching the playoffs from home. Since Steve Kerr arrived, this is a foreign world for him and the Warriors when having a healthy Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Welcome to the […]

Before a cocktail hour serving miniature lobster rolls, lamb chops and Jalen Brunson’s favorite hand-rolled sushi, the Knicks’ starting point guard walked down a white, candlelit aisle this past July. There, underneath cascading flowers, ready to wed Brunson to his high school sweetheart, stood Ryan Arcidiacono, a man ordained in the state of Illinois by […]