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Some NBA teams were able to pick the best players at this years NBA Draft. Teams include The Philadelphia 76ers, The LA Lakers, and The Sacramento Kings.... [Read Full Story]

The New York Yankees literally have no single digits numbers (except for 0) left for players to wear, as they’re all retired. But what which of the Red Sox stars of the past would have plaques if their team handed out the honor as liberally as the Yanks do?... [Read Full Story]

The 2017 NBA draft was Thursday night, and it was one of the deepest at the top,  with as many as 10 or 11 potential All-Stars in it. Aside from from one big trade, the NBA draft played out accordingly to prior prognostications.... [Read Full Story]

David Ortiz will be the 10th Red Sox to be memorialized at Fenway as they retire No. 34 in a pregame ceremony Friday night. Ortiz ended his last season leading in doubles, slugging percentage and OPS. ... [Read Full Story]

Only five pitchers in the MLB have ever thrown three or more no-hitters and both Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander got within range of joining those ranks Wednesday. Within hours of each other,  Scherzer lost his no-hit try on a bouncer that got away, Verlander’s got broken up by a bunt.... [Read Full Story]

Eric Pardinho has been opening eyes since he was 15 years old, throwing 90 mph heat to grown men at the World Baseball Classic qualifier in NYC last September.  He is expected to sign the biggest deal ever given to a prospect from Brazil. ... [Read Full Story]

All five of the Seattle’s professional team are taking part in Pride Month activities. This is the first time that a city’s professional teams have coordinated their events together and joined forces to support LGBTQ equality. ... [Read Full Story]

The PGA Tour is ready to start blood testing next season in an effort to beef up their anti-doping policy. At the start of next season, October 2017,  the PGA Tour will put its list of banned substances in line with the World Anti-Doping Association. ... [Read Full Story]

Reigning World Series Champion, Cubs infielder Javier Baez, explains his world for ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue 2017.   Baez goes into depth about his unique physical gifts, the art of tagging and how he’s inspired by his Puerto Rican roots. ... [Read Full Story]

Second baseman for the Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia, got plunked in the back by a pitch in Sunday’s Father’s Day game against the Astro’s. He left the game and was taken to a nearby hospital for X-rays on his rib area. ... [Read Full Story]

Tim Hague, former UFC heavyweight, died at the age of 34 this Sunday following a knockout loss in a boxing match Friday. Hague passed away surrounded by family and friends.... [Read Full Story]

While some say 40 is too old for a quarterback to retain optimum playing level for the NFL, Tom Brady”s practice snaps say differently. Bad news for the the AFC East, Brady’s arm looks as strong as ever during the third phase of their offseason program. ... [Read Full Story]

Last Thursday, Draymond Green accused LeBron of starting the superteam trend, but he seemed to forget the long history of them in the NBA. Since the inception of the NBA, superteams have always been around.... [Read Full Story]

Phil Mickelson has officially withdrawn from the US Open today due to his daughter graduating from high school. He was hoping for a rain delay, but with his tee time starting this afternoon, there would be no way he could do both. His daughter is set to give the commencement speech as the class president. ... [Read Full Story]

The fight has been set, both sides have signed deals! Mayweather and McGregor will fight in a boxing match August 26th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both parties confirmed with promo posters posted on their Instagram accounts.... [Read Full Story]

Despite early reports of the Warriors entire team declining the traditional White House visit, the reigning champions addressed speculation saying they “will make those decisions when and if necessary.” Right now the team and the organization are focused on celebrating and the upcoming parade in Oakland. ... [Read Full Story]

A Kent State football player died after a series of conditioning drills during practice at Dix Stadium. Cause of death for Tyler Heintz is unknown. ... [Read Full Story]

With the Warriors dominating performance in the NBA Finals against the Cavs, is it possible they could win again in 2018? ESPN Forecast predictions think so.... [Read Full Story]

The Warriors have won their second title in three years after a huge win last night over the Cavs in Game 5. There are whispers that this could be the start of a dynasty, as the Warriors have four huge stars, in their primes, eligible to be locked up long term. ... [Read Full Story]

Aaron Judge’s 20th homer of the season was the longest ball hit since ESPN began tracking home runs in 2009. The New York Yankees outfielder also hit another home run in Sunday night’s game, the next inning that was just a line drive that made it out of the park. ... [Read Full Story]

The Pittsburgh Penguins pulled out a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game Six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final. The Penguins have now won consecutive Stanley Cup titles. ... [Read Full Story]

An Indiana Coroner’s Office identified the body of a man found in the Maumee River on Thursday as former Bills receiver James Hardy. He was reported missing by his mother on May 30th and found lodged in a dam in the river on June 7th. ... [Read Full Story]

LeBron James gave his most interesting and wide-ranging press conferences of the year a day after falling behind 3-0 in the NBA Finals. A far leap from previous after game press conferences when he was short and sarcastic, LeBron answers questions from reporters thoughtfully and at length. ... [Read Full Story]

Addison Russell’s wife, Melisa, posted on Instagram Wednesday night hinting that Russell had been cheating on her. The alarming part comes when a friend of Melisa wrote in the comment section that Russell “mentally & physically” abused her and “hit her.” The MLB are investigating the claims.... [Read Full Story]

Golden State Coach Steve Kerr predicted that Irving and LeBron would get tired in the later quarters of Game 3, and he was right. Coach said “Force them into outside shots, if you can. Fatigue will play a role”, and a huge role it played in the win over the Cavs putting the series at 3-0, Warriors. ... [Read Full Story]

Red Sox broadcaster and formed infielder Jerry Remy has a hot take about in game translators. “Learn baseball language. You know, learn—it’s pretty simple,” Remy said, but the Red Sox have expressed they do not share the same view. ... [Read Full Story]

Eight year old Mili Hernandez is one of the best players on the Omaha Azzuri Cachorros’ 11-year-old team and was set to play in the finals of the Springfield Soccer Club tournament on Sunday when her team had been disqualified because she “looks like a boy.” Former U.S. women’s national team stars Abby Wambach and Mia Hamm have both reached out to the young girl to show their support.... [Read Full Story]

Skip Bayless still believes the Cavs will win Game 3. The Cavs were blown out on the road in each of the first two games of the NBA Finals, but Skip seems to think the next few games might have a different outcome.... [Read Full Story]

As many a dozen elite high school players could be selected in the first round of the MLB draft next week. With each prospect, multiple teams have expressed interest. ... [Read Full Story]

Mike Tyson says Conor McGregor will embarass himself in a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather. Dana White says the terms have been confirmed on McGregor’s end for the fight, and 80% of the deal has been made. ... [Read Full Story]