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UPDATE: Donte DiVincenzo Injury: Timberwolves Star Suffers Apparent Achilles Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves star Donte DiVincenzo exited Saturday’s Game 2 with an apparent Achilles injury. DiVincenzo, 29, crumbled to the floor as he attempted to track down a long rebound. The Wolves guard hit the floor and grabbed at his Achilles tendon before immediately signaling for the medical staff to come check on him. It was a non-contact […] The post UPDATE: Donte DiVincenzo Injury: Timberwolves Star Suffers Apparent Achilles Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Seattle Seahawks Draft Andre Fuller with 236th Pick

The Seattle Seahawks drafted Toledo cornerback Andre Fuller with the 236th pick of the NFL Draft in the seventh round. Defensive back was a strong theme with Seattle’s 2026 draft class as they wanted to reassure the depth of the squad after losing Riq Woolen and Coby Bryant in free agency. The team also selected […] The post Seattle Seahawks Draft Andre Fuller with 236th Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Grizzlies Add Ja Morant Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Once viewed as the future of the franchise, Ja Morant now faces an uncertain future with the Memphis Grizzlies.The Grizzlies are widely expected to trade the once-promising guard over the offseason, or at least try to after the relationship between the two sides has gone south in recent years.Assuming that they’re ultimately able to find […] The post Grizzlies Add Ja Morant Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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49ers GM John Lynch Issues Blunt ‘Give Us a Call’ Trade Offer for Brandon Aiyuk

The saga between star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers continues. Aiyuk has been linked to the Washington Commanders this offseason to pair with his former college quarterback, Jayden Daniels. But the 49ers are unwilling to release the former Pro Bowl receiver in hopes of trading Aiyuk. “We are available,” GM John […] The post 49ers GM John Lynch Issues Blunt ‘Give Us a Call’ Trade Offer for Brandon Aiyuk appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers Announce Major Austin Reaves News as Chances of Sweep Skyrocket

Austin Reaves’ imminent return to the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup is here. Just as the Lakers are slowly shifting their sights to the second round of the playoffsThe Lakers have completely jumped the Rockets, pushing their lead to 3-0 after a miraculous win Friday night in Houston. The Rockets have one last chance before […] The post Lakers Announce Major Austin Reaves News as Chances of Sweep Skyrocket appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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New Orleans Saints Draft TJ Hall with 219th Pick

The New Orleans Saints drafted Iowa Cornerback TJ Hall with the 219th pick of the NFL Draft in the seventh round. Coming into the NFL Draft, cornerback was viewed as a major need for the New Orleans Saints. The team currently only has two proven options on the roster in Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley. […] The post New Orleans Saints Draft TJ Hall with 219th Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Raiders Sign ‘Tokyo Toe’ to Challenge Matt Gay for Kicker Job

The Las Vegas Raiders are bolstering their kicker position right after the 2026 NFL Draft, as they have signed former Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors kicker Kansei Matsuzawa as an undrafted free agent.On April 25, the University of Hawai’i officially announced that its former kicker would be heading to Las Vegas as he begins his professional career. […] The post Raiders Sign ‘Tokyo Toe’ to Challenge Matt Gay for Kicker Job appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jeff Hoffman Responds After Losing Closer Job for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman responded after being asked what he thinks about being stripped from the closer role for his team.On Friday, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins told reporters that Hoffman will no longer be the Blue Jays’ closer going forward after he struggled through the first month of the season. The Blue […] The post Jeff Hoffman Responds After Losing Closer Job for Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cardinals Select QB Carson Beck with No. 65 Overall Pick

The Arizona Cardinals had a busy day on Friday, selecting guard Chase Bisontis with the 34th overall selection and then drafting quarterback Carson Beck with the 65th overall pick in the third round. In doing so, the Cardinals were able to strengthen their offense for the foreseeable future. Beck gives the Cardinals a quarterback of […] The post Cardinals Select QB Carson Beck with No. 65 Overall Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Former Phillies Pitcher Vince Velasquez Finds New Team

Right-hander Vince Velasquez, one of the key pieces in a blockbuster Philadelphia Phillies trade more than a decade ago, has been promoted by the Chicago Cubs to the big-league roster, the team announced.Velasquez just missed facing his former club. The Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Phillies earlier this week. Chicago finished the series […] The post Former Phillies Pitcher Vince Velasquez Finds New Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Philadelphia Eagles Will Miss Jeff Stoutland with Markel Bell Pick

As usual, the Philadelphia Eagles have been busy on NFL Draft weekend and we’re still only in the third round. With the Eagles’ third selection of this 2026 draft, they took University of Miami tackle Markel Bell. Bell is a massive individual, measuring 6′ 9 1/4″and 346 lbs. He is the offensive line. My big […] The post Philadelphia Eagles Will Miss Jeff Stoutland with Markel Bell Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kevin Durant Refused To Sit With Rockets Bench For Game 3

Fans were surprised to not see Kevin Durant on the Houston Rockets bench with the rest of the team after he was ruled out for Game 3 of the first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant was questionable entering the game due to his ankle injury, but he got ruled out a couple of […] The post Kevin Durant Refused To Sit With Rockets Bench For Game 3 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers Honor Philadelphia Eagles’ Makai Lemon Before Celtics Game

Before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off their Game 3 battle at home against the Boston Celtics, the team honored a new star player in the city. Across the street, the Philadelphia Eagles are welcoming a wave of new rookie talent this weekend as the 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On Thursday, […] The post 76ers Honor Philadelphia Eagles’ Makai Lemon Before Celtics Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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New Orleans Saints Draft Oscar Delp with the 73rd Pick

The New Orleans Saints have drafted Georgia tight end Oscar Delp with the 73rd pick of the NFL Draft in the third round. With Taysom Hill likely gone from the Saints, tight end has been a need for the Saints this offseason. However, the team still has Juwan Johnson and they did sign Noah Fant […] The post New Orleans Saints Draft Oscar Delp with the 73rd Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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UPDATE: New York Yankees Make Giancarlo Stanton Decision During Astros Game

On Friday night, the New York Yankees are playing the Houston Astros in Texas.Giancarlo Stanton had one hit and one RBI in three at-bats.The Yankees led by a score of 8-2 after six innings.New York Yankees Make Giancarlo Stanton DecisionUPDATE: Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reported the latest. Kuty wrote: “Announcement here is that Giancarlo Stanton […] The post UPDATE: New York Yankees Make Giancarlo Stanton Decision During Astros Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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