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When a star player wins a national championship, there is little time to truly bask in the moment. Big decisions need to be made. UConn Basketball dominated the NCAA Tournament field on their way to cutting down the nets this past Monday night. The team was given a lot of exposure to fans, but also […]

MVP speculation will continue to swirl around Joel Embiid until the award is announced, but fans should take time to appreciate what the Philadelphia 76ers superstar has already accomplished. After a dominant season, Embiid has officially claimed his second consecutive NBA scoring title with a staggering 33 points per game. He is the first center […]

The Golden State Warriors have accomplished too much to be intimidated by the moment. They have the experience and championship pedigree in addition to Hall of Fame talent and coaching. Making the transition from regular season basketball to postseason basketball is muscle memory at this point. Their challenge will not be mental but instead lie […]

The comments St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol made about outfielder Tyler O’Neill not giving maximum effort while running home, which then led to him being benched, has brought to light an interesting generational debate. Old-school baseball minds probably saw no problem with a skipper calling out a player for not hustling enough. That was […]

Brooks Koepka should be a happy man going into the weekend after playing a stellar two rounds of golf that has given him a lead in the 2023 Masters. Though, he is not that far removed from darker days. After tallying a 67 on Friday, Koepka held nothing back about his struggles in Augusta National […]

Dana White is a sales man first and foremost. And boy is he pitching fans on the electric atmosphere they can expect Miami to bring at UFC 287 Saturday night. The UFC president was utterly infatuated with the city’s famed vibe and energy ahead of a co-main event welterweight bout between Gilbert Burns and hometown […]

The WWE, already $9 billion enterprise, might be getting a rocket strapped to it following them being being acquired by Endeavor and subsequently merging with UFC. That is what Dana White predicts, at least. The controversial UFC president was a guest on The Pat McAfee Show Friday and drew parallels between this monumental move by […]

Phil Mickelson has made a career out of catching fans off guard. Whether it is his emotional Masters win in 2010, his devastating 2006 U.S. Open collapse, an unexpected PGA Championship in 2021, or when he blindsided the golf world by signing on with LIV Golf in 2022, Lefty constantly turns the narrative upside down. […]

The NBA Playoffs were once lamented for how top-heavy and predictable they were, but the 2022-23 regular season has objectively been one wild ride. And it is not over yet. Though, there are a few things that could be decided in Friday’s slate of games, particularly where the Eastern Conference is concerned. The top five […]

Outside of player development, there has been no reason to check in on the Detroit Pistons since essentially Christmas. Even in a year where almost the entire league was in contention for the playoffs or NBA Play-In Tournament, the Little Caesars Arena was routinely a palace of pain. Though, perhaps growing pains is more appropriate. […]

Regardless of fame and money, life is still about the little things for NBA Hall of Famer and iconic TNT analyst Charles Barkley. The very little things, apparently. While wrapping up a Thursday night double-header of basketball on Inside the NBA, fans and the rest of the panel were treated to a sneak peak of […]

For years, the balance of power in college basketball was so strongly tipped in the coach’s favor. They could make a long-term commitment to a program and then abruptly leave for a better offer. Those players who that coach recruited were left utterly powerless. Now, however, the modern transfer rules have changed everything. Yet, St. […]

Obviously, NBA fans can be very opinionated. LeBron James versus Michael Jordan GOAT debate. Does Nikola Jokic have enough postseason success to warrant three consecutive regular season MVPs? But maybe the one that evokes the most passion and emotion revolves around the unveiling of new alternate jerseys. The Brooklyn Nets learned that the hard way. […]

The Seattle Police Department have made a breakthrough regarding the disappearance of a woman who was last seen on a date at a Seattle Mariners game on Friday, March 31. A man is in custody at King County Jail for investigation of homicide, kidnapping and assault, via People.com. Leticia Martinez-Cosman, 58, has not been seen […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are becoming the boy who cried wolf as far as their fan base is concerned. After dangling the possibility of a Zion Williamson return, the organization has again reverted back to the company line: “He will continue his rehabilitation.” Everyone knows the book on Williamson by now. An incredible talent who […]

Atlanta Braves fans were hoping to enjoy a marquee matchup with the San Diego Padres Tuesday night, but will be left a little unsettled after seeing their young star outfielder Michael Harris II leave the game with lower back tightness, according to Bally Sports: Braves. Harris slid hard on a failed stolen base attempt in […]

Isiah Thomas is arguably one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. His on-court accolades with the “Bad Boy” Detroit Pistons captivated many fans, some so much that they felt obligated to honor his name and legacy. Enter Mr. Irrelevant, Isaiah Thomas, who is best known for is MVP-caliber 2016-17 season with the Boston […]

For fans who strictly watch PGA events, it had been a while since they got to see the now polarizing Phil Mickelson. They would soon find out at the Masters that, at least on the golf course, he is the same Lefty he has always been. Or is he? Mickelson found himself in the trees […]

Of all the spectacles in sports, none face a greater challenge of standing out than the Masters. Fans are buzzing off the high of MLB’s Opening Day while still trying to come down from the frenzy and bracket-busting heartbreak of March Madness. Heck, many might be burnt out from a full WrestleMania weekend. It is […]

After sort of easing his way into a full workload since returning from his right foot injury, LeBron James seems to be in NBA Playoffs form. He spun his way through traffic to give the Los Angeles Lakers a crucial overtime victory on the road versus the Utah Jazz Tuesday night. James played 38 minutes, […]

Sometimes. there’s nothing else one can do but tip their cap and just say it wasn’t their night. St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz had to do just that after a subpar outing against the Atlanta Braves, but that will probably be an unsatisfactory consolation prize for a fan base hoping to see a […]

This is the first time in several years that neutral baseball fans have their eyes fixed on the Baltimore Orioles. They shocked everyone last season on their way to an 83-win season. In 2023, they won’t catch anyone off guard due to a roster loaded with young star power. And they just added a lot […]

There are times when fans can almost identify the exact turning point for a team. Andrew Wiggins’ return could end up being the moment the Golden State Warriors’ championship aspirations were revitalized. With the NBA Playoffs quickly approaching, that should be a scary thought for a Western Conference that hasn’t really been able to solve […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to avoid disaster after their prized rookie Miguel Vargas was hit by a pitch on his thumb Monday night versus the Colorado Rockies. The 23-year-old second baseman is not in the lineup Tuesday due to soreness and mild swelling, but is available to pinch hit, according to Dodger Insider. The […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found themselves in an identity crisis last season. Tom Brady and the offense were unable to really gel and consistently struggled in red zone situations. The strong defensive unit that stifled Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl in 2021 could not really regain their top form […]

Opening Day can be a truly special experience, not just for the rabid baseball fans who pour into the stadium with overflowing excitement, but the entire community that bustles with electricity and commerce. Above all, though, it is the franchise’s job to make sure it is memorable. In that regard, the Milwaukee Brewers aced their […]

The force has always seemed strong with Lonnie Walker IV. After a couple years of prodding, the Los Angeles Lakers guard revealed that he may be entering the NBA Slam Dunk Contest next year, feeling he is obligated to due to his Star Wars-themed nickname, “Skywalker.” Walker revealed he is “highly considering” competing in the […]

Teams might have to update their NFL Draft boards after a positive injury update for Clemson football star Myles Murphy. After battling a hamstring injury, the 21-year-old defensive end will be ready to partake in his alma mater’s pro day, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Murphy was unable to give it a go on […]

Sometimes there is nothing that can cure tension or uneasiness other than a change of scenery. Despite the Toronto Raptors shifting into gear since the NBA All-Star Break, there is still belief that the team and head coach Nick Nurse could be parting ways at the end of the season. Rumors about Nurse leaving or […]

It is difficult to fathom wrestling mogul Vince McMahon ever escaping the dark cloud that constantly looms above his head since he was rocked by scandal in 2022. Not even a massive merger between WWE and the UFC is likely to fully restore his legacy. McMahon was investigated by his company for allegedly agreeing to […]

It goes without saying how disappointing the 2022-23 season has been for the Atlanta Hawks. Expectations were reasonably high after the team traded for Dejounte Murray, but the results have been unquestionably mid, to borrow a phrase from AEW World Champion MJF. In fact, fans might be surprised just how mediocre the .500 Hawks have […]

As the 2023 NFL Draft draws nearer, the Carolina Panthers will be dissected daily regarding their plans for the No. 1 overall pick. It is easy to get swept up in all of the speculation, but the latest rumor about differing opinions over Bryce Young between the organization and head coach Frank Reich should actually […]

The 2023 Women’s NCAA Tournament was a big step toward the continued growth of women’s basketball. It packed star power, drama and swagger that strongly resonated with fans everywhere, including LeBron James. It all culminated with an intriguing and fresh National Championship matchup between LSU and Iowa. Although both teams  were each vying for their […]

After much speculation, Fox Sports is parting ways with Frank Thomas to make room for another Hall of Famer, Derek Jeter, per Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. The affable former slugger had been a baseball analyst for the network since 2014. “Frank has been an integral member of the FOX MLB studio team […]

There are lofty expectations for the Seattle Mariners this season after ending a 20-year plus postseason drought in 2022. In order to meet those standards, though, they will probably need a healthy Robbie Ray. And that is not something they can currently say they have. The 2021 American League Cy Young is headed to the […]

Fans likely did not expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to be clinging to an NBA Play-In spot over the Dallas Mavericks, or even the Portland Trail Blazers. This young group would still be light-years away from the postseason if not for a true superstar season by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The 24-year-old point guard has enjoyed an […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley is heralded has one of the top offensive minds in the sport today, college and NFL. He makes magic happen and unlocks the full potential of most of his top athletes. He now has another tantalizing weapon to wield this fall after landing a commitment from 5-star tight end […]

Houston basketball continues to be well represented in the 2023 NBA Draft. After teammates Jarace Walker and Marcus Sasser announced their intentions to declare in the last week, junior Tramon Mark is following suit, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. The 6-foot-5 guard is maintaining his college eligibility in case he is not selected by […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, brother and teammate of superstar Giannis, has been given a one-game suspension without pay for headbutting Blake Griffin in Thursday’s 140-99 drubbing by the Boston Celtics, via Cameron Tabatabaie of The Celtics Wire. The incident occurred near the end of the game as Antetokounmpo and Griffin got a bit chippy. […]