MLB: The Rich Get Richer, Kershaw To Return for Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw set to return to Dodgers. Photo credit MLB 

The Dodgers have been treading water without their superstar ace in Clayton Kershaw since he went down with a back injury after he made his start vs the Diamondbacks in Australia on March 22. Los Angeles has gone 15-12 since Kershaw last toed the rubber  for them, enough to stay right in the thick of the underwhelming NL West division so far this season.

by Michael Hanley

MLB: Milwaukee Brewers, A Rise To The Top

2014 Milwaukee Brewers are better than expected. Photo credit MLB 

Coming into this new season, the Brewers were far from being predicted by the national baseball media and experts as a team that could contend and be a factor in the NL Central Division race, especially a division that had three teams in the playoffs last season not to mention the defending NL Champion Cardinals.

by Michael Hanley

NBA: Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs Game 4 Recap and Game 5 Preview Podcast

The Late Shift recaps Game 4 and previews Game 5 of the San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Playoff series

MLB: Albert Pujols, The Resurgence of a Slugger

When Albert Pujols cranked out his 500th home run of his career, it was rightfully celebrated and honored by many throughout the major leagues,including media and the fans. It is another crowning achievement in what is a first ballot hall of fame career for Pujols. 

by Michael Hanley

NBA: TheLateShift Live From Game 3 of Spurs vs Mavericks; Mavs Win 109-108 To Take 2-1 Series Lead

Dallas Mavericks take 2-1 series lead over San Antonio Spurs thanks to
clutch three-pointer by Vince Carter. Photo credit RF Sports Radio 

TheLateShift is live from Game 3 of San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks NBA playoff series. Mavs win on a game-winning shot by veteran Vince Carter. Listen to hear postgame interviews with Vince Carter, Rick Carlisle, Tim Duncan, and Monta Ellis.

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers Owner Donald Sterling in Hot Water Over Racist Recording

TMZ Sports has posted a candid recorded conversation between Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and his girlfriend.

by +Rodney Fisher

NBA Podcast: The Late Shift Live From San Antonio - Game 2 Spurs vs Mavs Postgame Show

Vince Carter and Dirk Nowizki celebrate a win over the Spurs for Game 2
of the NBA Playoffs. Photo credit DallasNews 

Join us for another podcast of The Late Shift live from the AT&T Center in San Antonio for Game 2 of the Spurs vs Mavs series. Interviews with Gregg Popovich, Rick Carlisle, Manu Ginobli, Dirk Nowitzki, Devin Harris, Samuel Dalembert, and Monta Ellis. Plus we preview Game 3!

NBA: Inside the Mind of Melo

Will Carmelo Anthony leave the struggling New York Knicks and test free
agency? Photo credit NBA 

by +Rodney Fisher

Carmelo Anthony is pondering the most important decision of his NBA career. Should he stay with the New York Knicks, now without any coaches, or join forces with a new team in a new city? As a rabid basketball fan, I reserve the right to over-analyze anything that happens in the association. So join me as we look at every what-if, every possible, and every mindset scenario that may be currently bouncing around in the mind of Melo.