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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets capped off the Christmas Day slate in style, collectively putting forth a matchup that seemed best suited for the NBA playoffs. Arguably the game’s most underrated rivalry today, the two squads each pulled off tremendous comebacks and raised their level of play when it mattered most. Anthony Edwards and […]

Despite residing in the weak NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons (6-9) have been eliminated from playoff contention for weeks. Injuries, coaching and poor performance have all thrust the franchise into a terribly uncertain position heading into the offseason. Ownership has a myriad of questions to answer, and they are all bound to cause discomfort. Before […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) may not need to beat the Cleveland Browns (3-12) in order to secure their spot in the playoffs this weekend, but they want to maintain their momentum regardless. The AFC North leaders scored 84 points in their last three games combined, showing new life on offense. The defense is improving as […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson inspired a considerable amount of optimism after arriving in town, but few people expected the squad to be vying for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. He has already revived the franchise, but with questions surrounding the playoff picture, nobody should be content with just a postseason berth. […]

The Indianapolis Colts (8-7) are the only team competing for a Wild Card slot in both conferences entering Week 17, but their already slim playoff chances just incurred a massive blow. They are placing stalwart defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on season-ending injured reserve, according to the Indianapolis Star’s Joel A. Erickson. He aggravated the herniated […]

There has been little the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) can count on over the last few weeks, but left tackle Tristan Wirfs has remained a constant during the team’s second three-game losing streak since November. The two-time First-Team All-Pro has done his best to prop up what has been an inconsistent and depleted offensive line […]

Everyone is in agreement that the Texas offense requires a tune-up in 2026, but there was debate about if personnel changes were needed or if scheming adjustments would suffice. Well, it has become clear by now that the Longhorns’ roster will be quite different next season. They will have almost an entirely new backfield following […]

Although Anthony Edwards has resisted the idea of becoming the next face of the NBA, he certainly embraces being the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Confronting likely defeat during the fourth quarter, the 24-year-old guard took over and boosted his team into overtime. Edwards dropped 11 points in the final 3:01 of the contest, including […]

If Kansas City Chiefs great Travis Kelce could dream up the perfect last home game of his Hall of Fame NFL career, he probably would not have guessed that it would unfold like Thursday’s 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. Although fiancée Taylor Swift was in attendance, the three-time Super Bowl champion did not have […]

The Houston Texans (10-5) have turned themselves into a legitimate AFC contender after winning seven consecutive games, but all of their momentum could come to a screeching halt if their offensive line regresses back to its previously putrid form. Third-year quarterback CJ Stroud will need to have his wits about him when he faces the […]

If Los Angeles Lakers fans experienced any Christmas cheer this year, it did not come during the team’s home game versus the Houston Rockets. LA lost its third straight contest, falling 119-96 on Thursday, and it also lost one of its most important players. Austin Reaves exited the court early after aggravating his calf injury. […]

The Minnesota Vikings knew they would need to rely heavily on their defense in order to beat the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, but few fans could have genuinely predicted the dominant outing they were treated to on Thursday. The home team forced a mind-boggling six turnovers en route to a 23-10 victory, officially ending […]

Justin Jefferson has not had the season he probably anticipated, but the All-Pro wide receiver still managed to reach a spectacular milestone in Week 17 of the 2025-26 campaign. And he did so while helping the Minnesota Vikings eliminate the Detroit Lions from playoff contention. Jefferson only recorded four receptions for 30 yards, but it […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (14-16) have played admirably and competently without Ja Morant, but as long as the star point guard remains a part of the franchise’s plans, the team will need him to stay on the court. Continuity is essential, and this group has been forced to switch lineups far too often over the last […]

NBA fans have seen this too many times before: Anthony Davis has left the game with an injury. The Dallas Mavericks star limped to the locker room during his team’s Christmas Day face-off with the Golden State Warriors and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest with right groin spasms, per Brett Siegel […]

The San Antonio Spurs (22-7) are in the midst of a new, exciting era of basketball, so it only makes sense for the team to unveil a new tradition in the Frost Bank Center. Tuesday night was the perfect time to break it out. Following a 130-110 win versus the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City […]

Although Chet Holmgren is an impressive young talent who was a core member of a championship team, few people believe he is presently superior to Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio Spurs center is already an All-Star who could earn an All-NBA selection in the near future, and yet, he apparently still feels the need to […]

Remember when Cooper Flagg started slow? Yeah, neither do Dallas Mavericks fans. The rookie phenom is blossoming into a top option before everyone’s eyes, exhibiting amazing skill and confidence in the month of December. The concerns about his offensive aggression have quickly evaporated into the atmosphere. Flagg’s latest show-stealing performance came against the always dangerous […]

The silver lining to the Sacramento Kings’ ongoing injury woes is that Keegan Murray has received more opportunities on offense lately. Considering all the question marks surrounding the franchise, management earnestly wants to see the former No. 4 overall draft pick take the next step in his development. However, that can only truly happen if […]

The Denver Nuggets (21-8) are already down a couple of starters, and now they could be without offseason acquisition Cam Johnson following Tuesday night’s 131-130 loss versus the Dallas Mavericks (12-19). The seventh-year forward suffered a knee sprain while coming down for a defensive rebound in the fourth quarter and did not return. He was […]

The Denver Nuggets (21-7) were focused on bolstering their bench during the offseason, but they did not expect to rely on it so much this early into the campaign. Head coach David Adelman just watched another starter go down with injury. Cam Johnson limped off the floor after suffering a knee sprain during Tuesday’s road […]

Although their fans may have been content with Sunday’s NFL Draft-boosting loss to the Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs players have no interest in stumbling their way into the offseason. They have the opportunity to disrupt the Denver Broncos’ quest for the AFC West title and No. 1 seed in the AFC. Though, unless the […]

DK Metcalf will not be on the field to help the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) clinch the AFC North during the final two games of the regular season. The star wide receiver’s suspension for swinging at a Detroit Lions fan this past Sunday is being upheld following his appeal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Besides […]

The Detroit Lions (8-7) are wounded entering the holiday season, but they can still make the best out of Christmas in a must-win game versus the Minnesota Vikings (7-8). They already fell to their NFC North rival at home back in November and will now need to prevail inside U.S. Bank Stadium if they have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are forced to finish their four-game road trip without their number one option, as Luka Doncic was ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup versus the Phoenix Suns with a lower left leg contusion. The good news is that the Slovenian superstar may not miss much time. Actually, he could be back as […]

The Seattle Mariners were focused on becoming more balanced last season, and the result of that plan was the franchise’s first trip to the American League Championship Series in 25 years. The organization has been forced to make more adjustments in the offseason, as it tries to figure out how to finish the job in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of a new era, as Patrick Mahomes begins recovery and Travis Kelce nears retirement. Now, the franchise is preparing to enter a new home. After spending more than a half-century in KC, Missouri, the franchise has agreed to relocate to Kansas starting in 2031, per Sam McDowell […]

Many people consider two-time reigning American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal to be the best pitcher in MLB today, but the expectation is that Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes will soon occupy the throne. Some believe he already deserves the crown after posting a 1.96 ERA, 0.948 WHIP and 386 strikeouts through 320 2/3 innings. […]

Chicago Cubs fans are still waiting for president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to make a big move this offseason, but the organization shored up its catching depth on Monday afternoon. Old friend Christian Bethancourt is returning to the team after agreeing to a contract that will pay him $1.6 million if he makes his […]

Cincinnati Bengals great Chad Johnson has allegations to share regarding the physical altercation that transpired between DK Metcalf and a Detroit Lions fan. The Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver took a swing at the individual during Sunday’s game, prompting the NFL to review the exchange. Johnson claims there is more to the story, however. The […]

Despite everything that went wrong in Bill Belichick’s first season as North Carolina football head coach, there was no shortage of intrigue. Well, the NFL legend just ensured that Chapel Hill will remain a headline machine in 2026. The Tar Heels are hiring Bobby Petrino to be their new offensive coordinator, per Chris Low, Pete […]

When the Baltimore Ravens signed tight end Mark Andrews to a three-year, $39.3 million contract extension at the beginning of December, they sent a strong message to fans and the rest of the league: “We trust No. 89.” They also put a bullseye on his back. Unfortunately, the former All-Pro has not been too active […]

James Madison entered the College Football Playoff as the ultimate underdog, a program with much to prove after it squeezed into the 12-team bracket without any signature wins to its name. You could say it is the Dukes versus the world in Saturday’s showdown in Autzen Stadium. Unfortunately for them, Oregon does not have an […]

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) overpowered the Washington Commanders (4-11) in the second half to earn a 29-18 victory on Saturday, clinching their second straight NFC East crown. There is bound to be some tension when two divisional foes duke it out, but it got particularly testy near the end of this game. A brawl broke […]

The Washington Commanders (4-10) are digging deep into their quarterback depth chart in Saturday’s matchup against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles (9-5). Marcus Mariota has been pushed to his physical limits in the divisional tilt and is currently on the sidelines. The former No. 2 overall draft pick suffered a hand injury and was also evaluated […]

One needs to be mentally strong if they are going to line up on offense for the Philadelphia Eagles. There will be quiet weeks, plenty of frustrating moments and maybe even a few bitter losses, but if a pass-catcher can keep his head above water, he should have opportunities to excel. Fifth-year wide receiver DeVonta […]

Amid questions about his future, fictional quarterback Frank Cushman, better known as “Cush,” replied to desperate sports agent Jerry Maguire with a few simple words. “I just want to play football.” Detroit Tigers superstar Tarik Skubal shares the same sentiment about baseball. Despite all the trade rumors swirling around his name, the two-time defending American […]

Update: Joel Embiid is out for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Dallas Mavericks, according to Marc Stein. Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has one of the most challenging jobs in the NBA, as he is forced to navigate constant injuries and lineup adjustments. Rarely does the 2019 champion have all his core players available […]

Marcus Smart’s bank account will be a bit lighter this weekend. The NBA is fining the Los Angeles Lakers guard $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward an official in Thursday’s 143-135 win versus the Utah Jazz. NBA executive vice president, head of basketball operations James Jones, who won three championships during his playing days, […]