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Dust those shredders off and plug them in because millions of March Madness brackets just got busted. No. 15 seed Princeton basketball rocked living rooms everywhere after upsetting No. 2 seed Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday. The Tigers held a razor-thin lead at half time and surged in the final […]

Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig is going to need an emergency visit to the dentist after Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo knocked his tooth out with an elbow square to the face. The unfortunate incident occurred when the Greek Freak was driving off to the side in the third quarter, via Bally Sports. Craig was […]

The New York Knicks have had their foot on the gas since the NBA All-Star break. Their near-trade deadline acquisition, Josh Hart, has been instrumental to that success. And on Tuesday, he posted numbers that Knicks fans have not witnessed since the days of Carmelo Anthony. Hart had a huge impact in all facets of […]

Because NFL free agency can be so chaotic, there is not always time to properly let a moment breathe. Every now and then, there is a redemption tale that culminates with a nice payday, and in the process gives hope to other players in search of their own financial recognition. The Tennessee Titans might have just […]

The Denver Broncos have had a highly active, albeit somewhat perplexing offseason thus far. They made several moves on the opening day of NFL free agency Monday, most notably agreeing to ink OT Mike McGlinchey. At the same time, rumors surfaced that the team could trade away their top two wide receivers, Jerry Jeudy and […]

Anything that the Arizona Cardinals do in NFL free agency will likely be met with tempered enthusiasm given that their franchise quarterback Kyler Murray is currently recovering from a torn left ACL and meniscus that could keep him out for several games next season. Still, the front office has to do everything in its power […]

The Baltimore Ravens made an intriguing move Tuesday when NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that they are re-signing cornerback, and cousin of Lamar Jackson, Trayvon Mullen to a one-year contract. As fans become more weary from this seemingly endless saga, news that the star’s relative will be remaining in Baltimore might perk them up a […]

The 2022-23 season was gratifying for the Seattle Seahawks in many ways. They clinched an unexpected postseason berth, played a huge role in the revival of Geno Smith and have made out big in the early returns of the Russell Wilson trade. Any moves in NFL free agency were going to be gravy for a […]

The Carolina Panthers seem to be hedging their bets for the 2023-24 season after agreeing to a two-year, $10 million contract with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton on Tuesday, courtesy of ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The max value is $17 million, and he will earn eight million fully guaranteed. With Sam Darnold off to San Francisco, it […]

Although the Bengals failed to get back to the Super bowl, last season was still a rousing success. The franchise proved to fans and the Kansas City Chiefs that they were not merely a fluke and will remain in Super Bowl contention for the foreseeable future. Naturally, they wanted to keep their core intact in […]

Josh Allen is getting some extra protection from his offensive line now that the Buffalo Bills have agreed in principle to sign former Dallas Cowboys guard Connor McGovern to a three year contract worth $23 million, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Bills have only one thing on their mind this offseason- the Lombardi […]

The Denver Broncos and former Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham have agreed to a two-year contract worth $10 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move should theoretically give them an upgrade at backup QB behind Russell Wilson, who has missed multiple games in each of the last two seasons. Brett […]

The Baltimore Ravens have released veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, per a statement by executive vice president and general manager Ernie DeCosta on Monday. With moves coming swiftly, fans were holding their breath when it came to the six-time Pro Bowler. Unfortunately, one of Baltimore’s key leaders on defense is now headed to the free […]

There are few sporting events where the spectacle is so grand that devout fandom is not required to participate in the festivities. For many people, the players and teams are not necessarily tantamount to the palpable excitement that fills living rooms and large restaurants. March Madness is truly one of these cultural phenomenons that dominates […]

Nostalgia and feel-good moments reigned supreme at the Oscars Sunday night. Fans of the cult classic, “Encino Man,” were especially thrilled watching two stars of the 1992 comedy, Brendan Fraser and Ke Huay Quan, each win their first Academy Award. The movie’s lead, Sean Astin, shared in his co-stars’ joy, congratulating them for their monumental […]

Not so fast. The Carolina Panthers emitted seismic waves through the NFL when they sent multiple picks and coveted wide receiver DJ Moore to the Chicago Bears for the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Moving from No. 9 to the top of the board is something a team does for a franchise […]

Houston basketball star guard Marcus Sasser has reportedly suffered a groin injury in the team’s semifinal matchup against Cincinnati in the American Athletic Conference Tournament Saturday afternoon, per CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein. The panic meter is likely off the charts for Cougars fans who know how important the AAC Player of the Year is […]

St. Louis Cardinals top prospect Jordan Walker could be dealing with injury concerns after exiting a Spring Training game against the Houston Astros with a shoulder strain, according to The Athletic’s Katie Woo. The 20-year-old had been on an absolute tear this spring, batting .438 with three home runs. It was just a 10-game sample […]

The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers just threw a stick of dynamite into NFL Draft war rooms of several franchises after completing a massive trade that saw DJ Moore get a new home and the Panthers now on the clock for the No. 1 overall pick. The good news, though, is everyone knew Bears general […]

Ohio State basketball received utterly devastating news Saturday when it was announced that star freshman Brice Sensabaugh will be sidelined the remainder of the season with a knee injury, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. The timing could not be worse with a semifinal clash with Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament tipping off at […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles made it worth the wait. The team finally shipped out the No. 1 pick of the 2023 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers, acquiring a cache of talent and assets that will make both fans and quarterback Justin Fields smile ear to ear. None more so than wide receiver […]

Watching Jordan Spieth play golf is often a spectacle that will leave fans pulling out their hair one hole before applauding in amazement on the next one. The second round of the Players Championship probably involved more of the former for Spieth fans. That is until his compelling final hole. The three-time major winner sailed […]

The field in The Players Championship just got a lot more wide open with world No. 1 Jon Rahm withdrawing Friday due to a stomach illness, according to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach. The devastating news will end his streak of 25 consecutive cuts made and promptly put a halt to what was thus far a dominant […]

Signing an extension with the Portland Trail Blazers did not mean that Damian Lillard had abandoned his goal of winning an NBA Championship. No, what it really did was send a clear message to the organization that the star believes he can hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy in Rip City. Now, he needs the Blazers […]

There are certain fan bases whose expectations for their teams are so high that they would probably prefer to fast forward through the majority of a 162-game MLB season to see if this truly is their year to put it all together. It will be even harder for New York Yankees fans to trudge through […]

If the common vernacular used for an NFL champion who backslides the following year is a Super Bowl hangover, then the Los Angeles Rams were in a full Super Bowl stupor last season. The team entered 2022-23 with a fair amount of confidence but also an array of questions and no first round draft picks. […]

When a team loses their best player of all time, there will naturally be a transition period. It could be a grueling one, but it is a fair sacrifice for a decade-plus of stability and success. The New Orleans Saints are doing their best to sneak right past the construction site and avoid a long […]

Charles Barkley is not one to leave things unsaid. Days after he eviscerated ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins for implying that race has played a factor in Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy, the Hall of Famer landed another blow, this time in jest. He used Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to bring his zinger home. Fellow TNT […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a lot of needs to address going into the NFL Draft. They will be able to fill some of those when free agency officially begins on March 15, but there will still be plenty left to do in April. Defense seems to always be high on the priority list, and that […]

Sometimes it’s just not your week. Since last year, it has been clear Lamar Jackson is determined to sign a massive, long-term contract. However, there have been several factors that have stood in his way. In just days, he has seemingly lost almost all of his leverage. And now, the Baltimore Ravens will take away […]

The highly-anticipated Players Championship commenced Thursday at TPC Sawgrass in Jacksonville, but there were many notable names missing, including last year’s winner and local resident Cameron Smith. The 29-year-old Australian is banned from defending his crown since he joined LIV Golf last August and thereby cannot compete in this PGA event. Smith was not going […]

The New York Jets believe Aaron Rodgers is the missing piece who can bring everything together and officially usher the franchise into a promising new era of football. His potential addition could mean more than just a massive upgrade at quarterback and an overload of Meadowlands hype, though. He might also bring some company with […]

The 2023 NBA Draft has evoked much excitement from fans, especially those of basement-dwelling franchises. The hype tends to center around two names, though. Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. But anyone who watched the Overtime Elite Finals know there are two more names not to be overlooked ahead of June 22. Twins Amen and Ausar […]

When a team has routinely dominated their competition, they sometimes need to find new creative ways to win in order to raise the bar on their own excellence. Drew Timme added to a storied college career by leading Gonzaga basketball to a record-setting, 77-51 blowout over Saint Mary’s in the West Coast Conference Championship on […]

Mikal Bridges has been one of the best 3-and-D players in the NBA for the last few seasons now, but it was easy for him to get a bit overshadowed on the Phoenix Suns when sharing the court with stars like Devin Booker and Chris Paul. He has been able to shine on the Brooklyn […]

It seems even when things are going great for the New York Knicks, the basketball gods have to sprinkle in a little bit of misery to remind fans of the pain they have committed to by swearing lifetime fealty to this franchise. The scorching hot Knickerbockers (39-28) had their nine-game winning streak shockingly snapped by […]

Oftentimes, a coach comes up with a solid defensive game plan on paper, but a star offensive player just throws it into the shredder. Rarely is a coach so forthcoming about it, though, as was the case when Sixers head coach Doc Rivers and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shared a memorable exchange during their […]

There are many reasons for Los Angeles Clippers fans to be excited about their new arena, the Intuit Dome, which is expected to be in operation for the 2024-25 NBA season. For one, the team will finally be free of its co-tenancy with the Lakers and thereby not be called their ‘little brother’ quite as […]

The market changes. You hear it all the time. But Lamar Jackson did not anticipate a drastic change in just one year that has resulted in the current Baltimore Ravens star being turned down by almost every NFL team with a murky quarterback situation. The lack of interest from teams like the Carolina Panthers, who […]