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Nationals Legend Ryan Zimmerman Announces His Retirement from MLB
Veteran first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is retiring from Major League Baseball after 17 years in the majors.
Zimmerman, who spent his entire career with the Washington Nationals, made the announcement on Tuesday via his agency CAA Baseball.
In a letter, Zimmerman thanked the Nationals organization, his coaches, teammates, fans, agents, and family for contributions they made to his successful career in...
76ers Swap Ben Simmons for James Harden in a Blockbuster Trade with Nets
Philadelphia 76ers' president of basketball operations Daryl Morey finally got his wish. The 76ers managed to swap disgruntled All-Star guard Ben Simmons for the Brooklyn Nets' superstar and 2018's NBA MVP James Harden.
The deal was finalized just before the NBA's trade deadline on Thursday. Besides Simmons, the 76ers are sending marksman Seth Curry, center Andre Drummond, and two first-round...
Jacksonville Jaguars Hire Doug Pederson as Their New Head Coach
The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Doug Pederson as their new head coach. The franchise confirmed the news via social media on Friday.
Pederson, who has a Super Bowl win on his resume as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, was the first candidate the Jags interviewed for the position after firing Urban Meyer midway through the 2021 NFL season....
Legendary QB Tom Brady Officially Retires from Football
It's an end of an era. Legendary New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback Tom Brady decided to hang up his cleats and retire from the NFL.
Brady's retirement was widely expected as several media outlets reported the news on Saturday. However, Brady waited with the official announcement until Tuesday morning, when he posted a lengthy statement on Twitter...
Rams Hold Off Tom Brady, Bucs’ Comeback Attempt
The Los Angeles Rams' offseason trade for Matthew Stafford seems to be paying off. Stafford came in strong on Sunday night and led the Rams to a 30-27 win over reigning Super Bowl champs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with two passing touchdowns and one rushing TD. His 366 passing yards were the third-most in a single playoff game in...
Jonathan Taylor, Cooper Kupp Headline 2021 NFL All-Pro Team
On Friday, the Associated Press unveiled its NFL All-Pro Team for the 2021 NFL season. The team, voted by 50 members of a nationwide panel of media members, has five unanimous selections, including Indianapolis Colts' standout running back Jonathan Taylor and Los Angeles Rams' star wideout Cooper Kupp.
This season, Taylor has been a one-man offense for the Colts, establishing...
Blazers Superstar Damian Lillard Expected to Have Surgery
Things have turned from bad to worse for the struggling Portland Trail Blazers. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is expected to undergo surgery that could sideline him between six and eight weeks.
Lillard aggravated an abdominal injury back in the summer while playing for Team USA and never fully recovered. The injury has been a lingering...
Novak Djokovic Required to Prove Vaccine Exemption Ahead of Australian Open
After receiving a medical exemption for gaining entry to the Australian Open grand slam regardless of his COVID-19 vaccination status, Novak Djokovic will be required to provide acceptable proof that validates such medical grounds, the Australian home affairs minister Karen Andrews explained in a statement. This comes after the ATP world number one ATP announced his intention to participate...
NFL, NFLPA Agree to Shortened COVID Isolation Period
Following new guidelines that were released by the Centers for Disease Control on Monday, the NFL and the NFL Players Association have decided to shorten the isolation time to five days for players who test positive for COVID-19. While the rule applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated players, it will only come into effect if the player is asymptomatic...
Ricky Rubio Set For MRI Following Knee Injury
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio had to undergo an MRI scan on his left knee on Wednesday. This comes after the 31-year-old incurred an injury during the Cavs' 108-104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.
With under three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Rubio slipped as he attempted to swerve around Pelicans guard Devonte Graham....