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New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado put on a statement performance in just his third game with the team, scoring a season-high 26 points while knocking down a career-best eight three-pointers in 19 minutes during Wednesday night’s 138-89 rout of the Philadelphia 76ers. The 27-year-old Brooklyn native, acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans at the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have hired former NFL running back and Oklahoma Sooners RBs coach DeMarco Murray to lead their rushing corps, NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported Wednesday. Declining rushing production over multiple seasons led Kansas City to release Todd Pinkston, creating a vacancy at running backs coach. The Chiefs’ ground game has ranked near […]

The Atlanta Falcons hired Chase Blackburn as their assistant special teams coach on Wednesday, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, adding a former NFL special teams coordinator and two-time Super Bowl champion to new head coach Kevin Stefanski’s staff. Blackburn, 42, joins the Falcons after serving as the Los Angeles Rams’ special teams coordinator from 2023 […]

Nebraska Athletics confirmed Wednesday it is investigating multiple incidents involving fan misconduct during No. 7 Nebraska’s 80-77 overtime loss to No. 13 Purdue at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday night. “Nebraska Athletics is aware of fan behavior incidents at last night’s men’s basketball game against Purdue, including multiple instances of objects being thrown toward the […]

U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz opened his 2026 Winter Olympics campaign with a record-setting victory in the men’s 1,000 meters, capturing gold in 1:06.28 at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium on Wednesday. The 21-year-old lowered the previous Olympic record of 1:07.18, set by Gerard van Velde of the Netherlands in 2002, by 0.90 seconds. His […]

The Denver Nuggets host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday amid injury concerns, as both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray appear on the team’s injury report. Denver is coming off a 136-120 road win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday that ended a three-game losing streak, but health remains a concern as the All-Star break approaches. […]

Super Bowl LX was unforgettable for running back Kenneth Walker III, and even more special because his dad, Kenneth Walker Jr., got to see it all in person for the first time. Walker III led Seattle to a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night, earning Super Bowl MVP […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was named the MVP of Super Bowl LX after Seattle’s 29-13 win over the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Walker, who rushed 27 times for 135 yards and added 26 receiving yards on two catches, became the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP […]

The Seattle Seahawks celebrated their second Super Bowl title with a 29-13 win versus the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night. It was Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense that made life difficult for New England quarterback Drake Maye, helping the Seahawks come out on top. Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu capped […]

The 2025-26 NFL season ended with the Seattle Seahawks conquering the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX to win their second Vince Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. With that, it’s time to focus on the next championship game. Super Bowl LXI, the title game for the 2026 NFL season, is scheduled for Sunday, […]

The Seattle Seahawks walked away with their second Vince Lombardi Trophy in franchise history after outplaying the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. As confetti rained down, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald received his first-ever Super Bowl Gatorade bath, a perfect capstone to […]

The New England Patriots lost 29-13 to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium, and wide receiver Stefon Diggs was quick to give credit where it was due. “We got beat by a good a** team,” said Diggs, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Diggs’ first Super Bowl […]

The Seattle Seahawks pulled clear to defeat the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night, claiming their second championship and avenging their Super Bowl XLIX loss. Australian punter Michael Dickson stole the spotlight with a memorable performance, punting seven times for 335 yards at an average of 47.9 […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes returned to the court on Saturday night in a 105-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors after serving a one-game suspension for shoving the Washington Wizards’ mascot, G-Wiz, during pregame introductions on January 30. The incident, which took place before the Lakers’ 142-111 win over the Wizards at Capital […]

The Los Angeles Clippers upgraded rookie shooting guard Kobe Sanders from a two-way contract to a standard NBA contract on Saturday, confirming his spot on the team’s 15-man roster. Sanders has been productive in his first professional season and will now have no restrictions on his playing time moving forward. The agreement also reportedly includes […]

The annual Michigan-Michigan State “Duel in the D” made history Saturday night by drawing 19,405 fans to Little Caesars Arena, a new record for the largest indoor crowd in college hockey. The record-setting audience watched No. 2 Michigan State defeat No. 1 Michigan, 5–2, in the final regular-season meeting between the programs. The matchup concluded […]

The Sacramento Kings’ Saturday night unfolded as a chronicle of misfortune, as they lost 132-126 to the Cleveland Cavaliers at home. With the loss, Sacramento dropped to 12-42 on the season and tied the longest losing streak in the Sacramento era at 12 games, first set by the 1997-98 squad. This also made the Kings […]

In his first night wearing a Cavs jersey, James Harden showed why Cleveland brought him in, coming up big in the fourth quarter of a 132-126 win Saturday night over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. It wasn’t always clean early on, but Harden and Donovan Mitchell’s late-game production decided the outcome. The Cavaliers […]

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer expressed frustration and concern following a chaotic ending to Saturday night’s rivalry game, where No. 14 North Carolina stunned No. 4 Duke 71–68 at the Dean Smith Center. The Blue Devils looked in control at halftime, leading 41–29, but the Tar Heels outscored them 42–27 in the second […]

With an almost orchestral command of the court, Stephon Castle shepherded the San Antonio Spurs to a 138-125 win on Saturday versus the Dallas Mavericks at Frost Bank Center. The second-year guard recorded a career-high 40 points, with 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his second career triple-double. He became only the fifth player in […]

The Baltimore Orioles on Saturday won their salary arbitration case against left-handed reliever Keegan Akin in the organization’s second hearing this offseason. A three-person arbitration panel — John Stout, Jeanne Charles, and Samantha Tower — ruled in favor of the team, setting Akin’s 2026 salary at $2.975 million. The 30-year-old had filed for $3.375 million, […]

On Friday night at Madison Square Garden, No. 22 St. John’s men’s basketball team (18-5, 11-1 Big East) ended No. 3 UConn’s (22-2, 12-1 Big East) 18-game winning streak, claiming an 81-72 victory in front of a sold-out MSG crowd of 19,812. The win was the Red Storm’s ninth in a row and their biggest […]

The Mountain West Conference is in ‘serious dialogue’ to bring North Dakota State University (NDSU) into the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as a football-only member starting this upcoming season, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported Friday. A deal could be finalized as early as this weekend, concluding more than a year of negotiations between the Bison and […]

Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig was convicted Friday of two federal offenses related to an illegal sports betting investigation. The 35-year-old, known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, and Cleveland Guardians, was found guilty of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators, according to the U.S. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers finally got back in the win column Friday night, blowing out the Memphis Grizzlies 135–115 to end a six-game losing streak and improve to 24–28 on the season, good for 10th in the Western Conference. Although the victory was convincing, it was dampened by the loss of guard Shaedon Sharpe, who […]

It was a wild ride at TD Garden Friday night, with the Boston Celtics rallying from 22 points down to beat the Miami Heat 98-96, featuring a heated moment between Boston rookie Hugo Gonzalez and Miami All-Star Norman Powell. Early in the fourth quarter, the two players battled for a loose ball, resulting in a […]

In a blockbuster move on Wednesday, the Washington Wizards acquired Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks, along with D’Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, and Dante Exum, sending four players and five draft picks in return. Unsurprisingly, the discussion soon turned to his feelings and the familiar trope of a reluctant trade. Veteran NBA reporter Chris Mannix […]

The Seattle Seahawks fans can breathe easy. Rookie defensive back Nick Emmanwori cleared the final injury check and will be ready to go for Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots on Sunday. After missing Thursday’s practice with an ankle injury suffered earlier in the week, Emmanwori returned as a full participant on Friday and […]

The Texas Rangers finalized a minor-league agreement with veteran right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reported Friday. The deal includes a non-roster invitation to Major League spring training, according to the Dallas Morning News’ Evan Grant, allowing Brasier to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Brasier, 38, joins the Rangers after […]

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner took home the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honor. The award, widely regarded as the league’s most prestigious individual honor, recognizes players who excel on the field while making a significant positive impact in their communities. Wagner becomes only the third player from the Washington franchise to […]

The “Battle of Florida” flared up again Thursday night, with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers producing a runaway score and a penalty-filled night. Tampa Bay walked away with a 6-1 win, but the chaos in the third period, featuring Tampa Bay winger Brandon Hagel, stole the spotlight. Tensions peaked early in the third […]

The Los Angeles Kings captain, Anze Kopitar, recorded his 1,300th NHL point in a 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. The achievement came five minutes before the end of the first period, when Kopitar assisted on Trevor Moore’s seventh goal of the season, a play that began with Kopitar […]

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey has filed a court affidavit urging a state judge to uphold NCAA eligibility rules and deny Alabama basketball center Charles Bediako’s continued participation with the Crimson Tide. The filing, submitted Thursday in the Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court, positions Sankey directly against a renowned athlete in his own league, at a […]

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was named the winner of the 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award at Thursday night’s NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco, California. The accolade goes each year to the player whom NFL players vote as the one best demonstrating sportsmanship, fair play, respect for opponents, and integrity in competition. Baker, 30, […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan apologized publicly Thursday for using a racial slur during Streamer Bowl VII, a charity esports event, on Wednesday night. During a Madden 26 matchup, McMillan, who is of Native Hawaiian descent, intercepted a pass, and immediately after the play, he was heard shouting the N-word twice, saying, “n—-, n—-, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are at a crossroads following the exit of offensive line coach and run game coordinator Jeff Stoutland. The 63-year-old announced Wednesday night that he was stepping away from his role after 13 seasons with the Eagles. He joined the franchise in 2013 and went on to become the longest-tenured member of the […]

One play. That’s all it took. The Chicago Bears’ 2025 season ended in overtime of the NFC Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams, and wide receiver DJ Moore has broken his silence on his role in the season-deciding moment. With Chicago driving and needing only a field goal to advance, quarterback Caleb Williams threw […]

Ron Harper Jr.’s first NBA start came under unlikely circumstances, but the two-way guard made the most of his opportunity as the Boston Celtics stunned the Houston Rockets, 114-93, on Wednesday night at Toyota Center. Playing on the second night of a back-to-back and missing multiple rotation players, Boston relied on execution, rebounding, and unexpected […]

The Edmonton Oilers suffered their third consecutive defeat, losing 4-3 to the Calgary Flames in the “Battle of Alberta” at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, heading into the Olympic break. Scoring twice with the man advantage, Leon Draisaitl was all business, putting the team on blast for sloppy defense and streaky performance. “We’re giving up too […]