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Paul Pierce Returns to Inglewood with 5-Star Phenom Nephew Jason Crowe Jr.
Paul Pierce sits down in Inglewood to talk growing up a Lakers fan, becoming a Celtics legend, and why his own friends wore Lakers gear to his games in Boston. He opens up about dodging gang violence, dreaming of the NBA, and why today’s players “be coasting.” Rising LA star Jason Crowe Jr. joins the…
Edmonton Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Brett Kulak – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Darnell Nurse, and now we move on to another defenceman, Brett Kulak. Kulak is a steady and consistent third-pairing blue liner who can move into the top four when needed, like we saw throughout the playoffs. He averaged…
Commanders’ Terry McLaurin Casts Doubt On Attending Training Camp Due To Contract
A week before veterans arrive for Washington Commanders training camp, top wide receiver Terry McLaurin did not commit to practicing with the rest of the team, expressing frustration over a lack of progress toward a new contract. McLaurin said Tuesday after taping a local television commercial that he wants “things to work out … but…
2025 MLB All-Star Game Highlights, Live Updates: AL, NL Duel In Midsummer Classic
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game has arrived! The American League and National League will go head-to-head for the 95th edition of the Midsummer Classic at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on FOX (8 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app). For the second straight year, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will take the…
Blackhawks Sign Anton Frondell to Entry-Level Contract – The Hockey Writers – Blackhawks Prospects
The Chicago Blackhawks took another step in their rebuild. They announced on July 15 that they signed 2025 third overall pick, Anton Frondell to a three-year, entry-level deal ($975,000 AAV). There was a report out of Sweden (Expressen) on July 12 that Frondell would be signing his entry-level contract. Now, it’s official. Frondell Adds Another…
2025 MLB All-Star Game: Building Our All-Time National League Dream Team
No Dodgers? No Sandy Koufax? Not even Jackie Robinson? While it might be surprising not to see the famous Dodger Blue represented anywhere on FOX Sports all-time NL Dream Team, it starts to make sense when you see the names that did make the cut. Here’s the full list: Manager: Tony La Russa The last…
Oilers Connection to Michael Dipietro Makes Sense – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers faced criticism last season for their lack of consistency between the pipes, and even though they were able to make it to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season, they couldn’t get the job done, and fans continue to push for the team to move on from Stuart Skinner and…
Commanders Retiring Hall of Fame Receiver Art Monk’s No. 81
The Washington Commanders said Tuesday they are retiring Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk’s No. 81 this season. Monk is the sixth player in franchise history to get that honor, joining Darrell Green, Sammy Baugh, Bobby Mitchell, Sonny Jurgensen and Sean Taylor. The team announced that Monk would have his number retired on November…
MLB Salary Cap? Lockout? Rob Manfred, MLBPA’s Tony Clark Talk Balance
ATLANTA – As MLB commissioner Rob Manfred looks to improve competitive balance in the league, Tony Clark, the executive director of the MLB Players Association, made his position on the possibility of a salary cap abundantly clear on Tuesday. “This is institutionalized collusion,” Clark said. “That’s what a salary cap is.” Manfred and Clark separately…