Ben Clarke

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Ben loves sports so much but prefers watching other people do it. He prefers not to share what teams he's supporting but he is willing to admit that Lebron James is, in fact, the king.

Rudy Gobert Signs $205 Million Extension With Jazz

Rudy Gobert with France in 2019
The Utah Jazz announced over the weekend that they signed All-Star center Rudy Gobert to a contract extension. Reportedly, the extension is for five years and will keep Gobert with the organization through the 2025-26 NBA season. Gobert's extension is reportedly worth $205 million, making him one of the highest-paid centers in NBA history. The 28-year-old Frenchman was eligible for a...

Jets Upset Rams to Get First Win of the Season

Sam Darnold with the New York Jets in 2018
The New York Jets finally earned their first win of the season in Week 15 after starting the 2020 NFL season with 13 straight losses. They surprised the playoff-caliber Los Angeles Rams, who looked sluggish all day, beating them 23-20. Before Sunday, the Jets were sitting pretty to lock up the first pick in the 2021 draft, but now it's no...

Rays Bring Back C Mike Zunino on 1-Year Deal with Club Option for 2022

After declining his $4.5 million club option for the 2021 season earlier this fall, the Tampa Bay Rays reached an agreement with catcher Mike Zunino on a one-year deal with a club option for 2022 to bring the catcher back to the Trop. Zunino's new contract is said to be valued at $2 million for the 2021 season. If the...

Giants to Make All-Star Buster Posey Their Primary Catcher in 2021

Buster Posey with the San Francisco Giants in 2019
Despite sitting out the 2020 MLB season, All-Star Buster Posey will get back his spot as the San Francisco Giants' primary catcher in 2021. This was confirmed to reporters on Tuesday by Giants manager Gabe Kapler. In Posey's absence, Giants turned to prospect Joey Bart last season but found little success as the 24-year-old player struggled in his first MLB...

Celtics F Tristan Thompson Doubtful for Season Opener

Tristan Thompson.
The Boston Celtics might be forced to start their new NBA campaign without their biggest offseason addition. According to Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, center Tristan Thompson is dealing with a hamstring injury and might be out for their 2020-21 opener against the formidable Milwaukee Bucks. Stevens said that Thompson hurt his hamstring prior to training camp and is yet...

Pau Gasol Expresses Desire to Return to Lakers

Pau Gasol at a NBA2K17 event in 2016
Despite not having played in an NBA game since March 2019, legendary big man Pau Gasol expressed a desire in an interview with ESPN's Zach Lowe to return to the league, possibly for the Los Angeles Lakers. Gasol, whose best years were spent as the main piece in the Lakers' frontcourt where he won two championships in 2009 and 2010,...

Steelers LB Robert Spillane Expected to Miss Time with Knee Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker core seems to be getting thinner with each game they play. After losing key starter Bud Dupree to a torn ACL against Baltimore Ravens last week, the Steelers will now also be without linebacker Robert Spillane, who got hurt in Monday's loss to Washington. Spillane is reportedly dealing with a left knee injury, and the team...

White Sox Acquire SP Lance Lynn in Trade with Rangers

The Chicago White Sox, looking to improve an already strong squad that made the playoffs for the first time in twelve seasons in 2020, made a big deal on Monday by acquiring star righty Lance Lynn from the Texas Rangers. In order to acquire the 33-year-old Lynn, the White Sox sent Dane Dunning and a player to be named later...

Angels Make Trade with Reds for Closer Raisel Iglesias

The Los Angeles Angels continued to make moves during the MLB's offseason on Monday, acquiring closer Raisel Iglesias in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. After naming a new general manager in Perry Minasian and trading for slick-fielding Orioles shortstop Jose Iglesias, Los Angeles added yet another player who is set to be a big boost for their long-maligned bullpen. Iglesias,...

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Leads the 2020 Pro Bowl Voting

Chiefs' star quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2019
Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes recently received another confirmation that he is currently the most popular player in the NFL. The league revealed on Thursday that Mahomes currently leads all players in Pro Bowl voting, having received 206,525 fan votes up to this point. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is in second with 203,444 votes, while Minnesota Vikings...

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