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The Chicago Bulls were exhilarating the community for a while there, winning nine of 11 games in March, culminating with an incomprehensible victory over the Los Angeles Lakers last Thursday. But enthusiasm dampened following back-to-back losses to end the month. An April 1 dismantling of the Toronto Raptors will do little to change the fact […]

The Los Angeles Angels are 3-1 and sit in first place in the American League West. The Atlanta Braves own an 0-5 record and are enduring one calamity after another. The disparity in strength of schedule and the ridiculous early nature of the campaign are obviously worth noting, but this is not a universe fans […]

Minnesota Twins fans could use a distraction following an 0-4 start to the 2025 MLB season, and center fielder Byron Buxton might have given them a small one via his recent comments. The 2022 All-Star is the latest player to weigh in on the emerging torpedo bats, which have commanded much attention through the first […]

When fielding savant Andres Gimenez hit 32 home runs over a two-season stretch with the Cleveland Guardians, it seemed as if the middle infielder could morph into an all-round talent. He earned an All-Star selection and top six finish in MVP voting in 2022, but his overall offensive numbers dropped to league average and then […]

The New York Jets are relying on new general manager Darren Mougey and new head coach Aaron Glenn to spark significant change moving forward, but beyond the front office and locker room, they appear to be looking for new voices throughout the organization. The team offered buyouts to approximately 170 of 250 employees, according to […]

Michigan and universities all over the country are still processing the allegations facing Matt Weiss, a former Baltimore Ravens and Wolverines assistant who is being criminally charged with 24 counts of unauthorized access to computers and aggravated identity theft. His ex-employers are also trying to mentally sort out the findings from the FBI’s investigation. “Just […]

The Minnesota Vikings have always been enamored with J.J. McCarthy, but since the young quarterback is coming off a torn meniscus, and 2024 Pro Bowl selection Sam Darnold is no longer on the roster, it is good to consider all options. A future Hall of Fame quarterback could make for a fine insurance policy. Aaron […]

The spotlight is firmly on the Philadelphia Eagles, and not just because they won Super Bowl 59 in dominant fashion. With the Annual NFL League Meeting set to commence, fans are wondering if the team’s patented tush push, or “brotherly shove” as it is also known, will be banned starting next season. The Green Bay […]

Not much has changed in the Land of the Black and Gold. Mike Tomlin is still calling the shots on the sidelines, the team is coming off an unceremonious first-round playoffs exit and the long-term quarterback situation is uncertain. Aaron Rodgers might not drastically alter the complexion of the franchise, but he could add a […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is a polarizing player who has elicited strong reactions from NBA fans for years. To some, he is the guy Draymond Green punched in the face during a Golden State Warriors practice. Others will call him the best player on an abysmal team (16-58) and treat him as such. It […]

If all goes as according to plan, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will regularly turn in one of the most imposing lineup cards in the league this season. Though, the top of the order might be considerably lighter for a bit, due to some joyous news. MVP runner-up Francisco Lindor and his wife are […]

The New York Yankees annihilated the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Saturday afternoon, hitting a franchise-record nine home runs in a 20-9 victory. During the magnificent display of power, some fans honed in on something that longtime play-by-play broadcaster Michael Kay noted in Thursday’s Opening Day win. He brought attention to the unique shape of […]

Not again. Veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer continues to succumb to injuries in the final stages of a Hall of Fame MLB career. He was pulled from his Toronto Blue Jays debut due to right lat soreness after just three innings, per the team’s official X account. Scherzer struggled a bit versus the Baltimore Orioles […]

The New York Yankees channeled their Murderers’ Row past on Saturday, punishing the Milwaukee Brewers with one swing of the bat after another. They belted a franchise-record nine home runs in a 20-9 victory, with three of them coming from defending American League MVP Aaron Judge. The Bronx Bombers got to work right away, inflicting […]

Stanford football will have to replace more than just its head coach. Four days after former Cardinals great and current general manager Andrew Luck fired Troy Taylor for alleged mistreatment, one of the team’s top defensive contributors is leaving the program. Linebacker/edge rusher David Bailey is entering the transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. […]

New Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet is expected to embody all the traits of an upper-echelon ace and vie for the American League Cy Young Award in 2025. Though, in order to attain such status, it is important to acknowledge and observe those who have already reached the pinnacle. When asked to build his […]

The long-term residence of the Tampa Bay Rays is very much up in the air, but they are wasting no time in getting acclimated to their temporary home. In their first game in George M. Steinbrenner Field, which serves as the New York Yankees’ spring training facility, the scrappy small-market ball club delivered the crowd […]

It is well established that the transfer portal can wreak havoc on the mid-major schools, but lower-profile Power Four programs are also vulnerable to devastating roster upheaval. The Vanderbilt basketball Commodores are losing their leading scorer and arguably the biggest reason they reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017. Jason Edwards intends […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks just began the 2025 MLB season, but they are already trying to secure a potentially big piece of their future. Right-handed starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt and the organization have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $45 million, per the D-backs’ official X account. Zac Gallen, who scuffled in a 10-6 Opening […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (44-29) are trying to find a new identity with less than a month to go until the playoffs start. Hours after firing head coach Taylor Jenkins, the organization is parting ways with assistants Noah LaRoche and Patrick St. Andrews, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Shams Charania. Considering that general manager Zach […]

When discussing the huge Juan Soto trade package the Washington Nationals received from the San Diego Padres back in 2022, the players that get the most media attention are All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams and rising left fielder James Wood. Though, there is at least one other talent who has the ability to force his way […]

Following an injury-ridden 2023-24 NBA campaign, the consensus was that head coach Taylor Jenkins was entering a make-or-break year with the Memphis Grizzlies. However, most people expected the organization to see the entire season through before making a decision on the man’s future. The Grizzlies stunningly dismissed Jenkins from his HC post on Friday, with […]

There are some questions about how Deion Sanders will perform at Colorado now that stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are headed to the NFL. Well, the program is not worried in the least. The Buffaloes and “Prime Time” have agreed to a five-year, $54 million contract extension that will make Sanders one of the […]

Phenomenal freshmen basketball players rake in endorsement deals, command the spotlight from the media outlets and get selected near or at the top of the NBA Draft, but they do not always prosper in the NCAA Tournament. Yes, Michael Jordan hit a national championship game-winner, Carmelo Anthony and Anthony Davis both won Most Outstanding Player […]

Patrick Mahomes is already one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all-time and has led the Kansas City Chiefs to three consecutive Super Bowl appearances. But he still remembers his roots. Although the 29-year-old superstar did not experience much winning while playing for Texas Tech, he still expresses great enthusiasm for his Alma mater. Mahomes […]

Caleb Love and Arizona kept pace with the big bad Duke Blue Devils in the first half of Thursday’s Sweet Sixteen showdown, tying the game at 42 with under a minute left before the break. The Wildcats should have gone into the locker room feeling good about the fight they showed against the No. 1 […]

The San Diego Padres faced a challenging offseason for a second year in a row, as trade rumors swirled and key players like Jurickson Profar and Ha-Seong Kim departed in free agency. But it is important to remember how much talent this roster still possesses. Star power beamed throughout Petco Park on Opening Day, as […]

Duke inflicted severe damage on its opponents through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, and it was not even at full strength. The Blue Devils are now set to welcome back one of their best defenders for Thursday’s Sweet Sixteen battle with Arizona. Junior forward Maliq Brown, who has dealt with a shoulder […]

Tennessee football took a definitive step forward last season, earning a 10-3 record and advancing into the expanded College Football Playoff format. But the Volunteers did not look close to their usual selves on offense. Former five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava struggled to move the ball downfield with regularity. He will need a strong support system […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ grace period is over. Following early exits in the playoffs in consecutive years, this ballclub is under pressure to attain October success in 2025. Those ambitions cannot come to fruition before the team takes care of business during the regular season, however. They did just that in a 12-2 thumping of the […]

The San Francisco 49ers might not be rebuilding, but they are certainly retooling this offseason. With quarterback Brock Purdy’s expected contract extension on the horizon, and other core players already earning substantial deals, the front office has had to make several sacrifices this month. Fans have bid farewell to almost 20 players, plenty of whom […]

Fans have a number of arguments for why Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should win the 2024-25 MVP award. He is the best player on the team with the best record in the NBA and also happens to be the scoring champion (32.8 points per game). Three-time WNBA champion and current TNT analyst Candace […]

Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Miami Heat and claimed he lost his joy playing basketball before ultimately landing on the Golden State Warriors in February. Ergo, there was a chance he would receive a frigid reception from the home crowd in the Kaseya Center for his highly anticipated return game. The star wing […]

Because Josh Hart does so much of the dirty work for the New York Knicks, it is easy to forget the huge impact he has in the box score itself. Hart tallied 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting to go with 12 rebounds and 11 assists in a 128-113 home victory versus the Dallas Mavericks on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and NBA world are surely reeling following the news that Damian Lillard will be out indefinitely with a blood clot in his right calf. While the star guard obviously wants to help the franchise carve out a deep run in the playoffs, he must prioritize his health. “It’s unfortunate that something outside […]

It is well-known that Jimmy Butler is not the best at breakups. Before he leaves an NBA team, controversy and endless headlines usually surround him. An ugly ending cannot erase all the success and good times that were enjoyed when he was on the Miami Heat, however. The former All-NBA Second-Team selection and four-time All-NBA […]

Last year at this time, Cam Smith was in the midst of his sophomore campaign with the Florida State Seminoles. Now, he is on the Houston Astros’ Opening Day roster. The organization’s top prospect (No. 58 overall) is expected to play right field for the four-time defending American League West champions when they host the […]

A few days after the Williamson County District Court decided not to press charges against Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy, his ex-fiancee, American track and field athlete Tia Jones, filed a protective order against him that was ultimately granted. The 21-year-old out of the University of Texas at Austin is now taking action […]

Following Juan Soto’s historic decision to turn down the New Yankees in favor for the New York Mets this past offseason, animosity between the two Big Apple fan bases is at an all-time high. A more perceptible brand of vitriol will spread through the stadiums during the annual Subway Series in 2025. But there does […]