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Ja Morant is in free fall following a whirlwind last few days. The Memphis Grizzlies star has been suspended at least two games after allegedly brandishing a gun on an Instagram Live while shirtless at a nightclub. NFL Hall of Famer and Fox Sports personality Shannon Sharpe was not afraid to stir the pot. “Anything […]

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback and current NFL Draft prospect Stetson Bennett earned back some goodwill after putting on quite the show at the NFL Combine Saturday afternoon. The back-to-back National Champion flexed his sometimes unheralded arm talent with two picture-perfect deep throws that audibly entertained and impressed the Indianapolis crowd, courtesy of NFL Network. The […]

The last stretch of a basketball season is rife with roster adjustments, desperation and an occasional redemption story. Kris Dunn, who has played just a combined 18 games in the NBA the last two seasons, has signed a second 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz, per NBA correspondent Marc Stein. The deal comes after a […]

The San Francisco 49ers already have question marks surrounding their quarterback situation next season, and will now have to find a new kicker as well. After six seasons in the Bay, Robbie Gould announced his decision to enter free agency and sign with a new team, as reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. Gould proved […]

When an athlete makes the transition to New York, it can sometimes feel like all past accolades cease to exist. It’s as if these stadiums, which are flanked by a renowned, rabid fan base, reside in their own bubble separate from every other sports franchise. New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is one such star […]

Head coach Kirby Smart had to know questions were coming about the program’s culture following multiple arrests of Georgia football players in the last couple weeks. Most notably defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who police say was road-racing in the fatal car accident that killed a Georgia player and recruiting staff member. Smart acknowledges the tragedy […]

Spring Training is a time for players to get into rhythm for the new season, but it can also be a pivotal for bonding with new additions to the team. Noah Syndergaard is still getting acclimated to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but fellow pitcher Tony Gonsolin has already formed quite the opinion of the 2016 […]

Lamar Jackson is not a member of the Washington Commanders. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter is usually all business, especially ahead of the NFL Combine, but he unleashed a savage pranker side of himself on the ultra popular Bartsool Sports podcast, Pardon My Take. He pretended to receive information from a source that indicated that […]

As teams debate which quarterback to place at the top of their NFL Draft boards, player comparisons are going to be rampant in war rooms and on sports talk shows. When Joe Burrow’s name is uttered in the same sentence as Ohio State’s CJ Stroud, however, fans are naturally going to perk up. Former QB […]

Athletes dream about dazzling scouts, coaches and other players at the NFL Combine. Questions about legal problems and character issues are never part of those lifelong fantasies. Since winning their second consecutive National Championship, the mood around Georgia football has precipitously dropped. offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were tragically killed in […]

The Miami Heat (33-30) are gearing up for a big game against the streaking New York Knicks (37-27) Friday night in the Miami-Dade Arena. The way their opponents have been playing, the Heat will need to be at least close to full strength in order to pull out a victory. That might not be the […]

The Miami Marlins were due for an added supply of hope following the COVID-shortened 2020 season. Despite naysayers calling the 60-game sprint a “fluke” that required an asterisk next to it, the franchise enjoyed a massive breakthrough that culminated with a postseason berth and a National League Wild Card series victory (special format that year) […]

Historically, the Chicago Bears have been most dangerous when embracing a strong defensive identity. Last season’s team was ions away from achieving that status. Fortunately for fans, though, the organization has the opportunity to rebuild their once proud defense in the NFL Draft. Bears general manager Ryan Poles has made it clear he intends to […]

Whether it is on the hardwood or on the pitch, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo exudes an infectious energy. His decision to join the Nashville SC ownership group enables him to be officially connected to the sport that was so integral to his childhood in Greece. Antetokounmpo and his brothers Thanasis (Bucks teammate), Kostas (EuroLeague) […]

An individual expressing enthusiasm and passion for their life goals is truly something to behold. It is even more special when the individual in question has already amassed a Hall of Fame football career, a Super Bowl MVP award and millions of dollars. Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller could just be focusing on getting healthy, […]

Aaron Rodgers has returned to the light. After four days of voluntary isolation as part of his darkness retreat, the Green Bay Packers quarterback is sharing some of his experiences on the Aubry Marcus Podcast. Rodgers was able to envision multiple paths of his future. Fans might not feel any more at ease than they […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder have each been embroiled in scandals, but this time they appear to be linked in one together Goodell allegedly signed off on a $50 million loan for Snyder in 2018 that was disputed by Washington’s minority owners. Snyder accepted the money without approval from the […]

In a time when NBA stars are stuffing stat sheets daily, it is easy to underappreciate true history being made. Nikola Jokic became just the sixth player ever to record 100 triple-doubles in his career in the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Houston Rockets Tuesday, via NBA on Twitter. Even more impressive, he accomplished the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers Cy Young hopeful Julio Urias looked to be in midseason form in his Spring Training debut Tuesday, allowing one run on one hit while also striking out four batters in two and 2/3 innings of work. The 26-year-old starting pitcher was charged with the loss in the exhibition game versus the Cincinnati […]

The Atlanta Falcons are one of several teams that find themselves at a quarterback crossroads. They can continue to develop Desmond Ridder, who showed promise in just a four-game sample size last season. Or they can opt for the blockbuster and try to acquire Lamar Jackson. Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot praised Ridder but would […]

The Dallas Cowboys organization has always exuded a high level of confidence. The problem is that there is often a sizable gap between expectations and on-field results. That has not discouraged executive vice president Stephen Jones from giving quarterback Dak Prescott a rousing public endorsement ahead of the NFL Draft Combine. “I’ve got all the […]

In the modern NBA, how a superstar wins a championship is often understated as time goes on. Rings tend to simplify the narrative. LeBron James and Kevin Durant still endure their share of super team criticism, but their place among the elites is unquestioned. That is the power of the ring. Portland Trail Blazers star […]

The Russell Westbrook experiment has yet to bear any fruit for the Los Angeles Clippers, at least in the win column. Head coach Tyronn Lue opted not to play his new point guard in the fourth quarter and overtime period of the team’s loss to the Denver Nuggets. Many fans were confused as to why […]

The NBA and NBA Players Association are making strides toward signing a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that will address longstanding concerns like load management, luxury tax thresholds and minimal age to enter NBA Draft, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Talks have progressed as both sides are determined to reach a new deal […]

Damian Lillard entered elite company Sunday night. His remarkable 71-point performance in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets launched him ahead of Michael Jordan and into third for most 60-point games of all time, per ClutchPoints. It was the fifth time in his 11-year career that Lillard had accomplished such a […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off one of the more remarkable one-year turnarounds in recent NFL history last season. The brief but tumultuous Urban Meyer era could have set the franchise back a bit, but head coach Doug Pederson led the resilient and talented group to the playoffs and a historic comeback victory in 2022-23. The […]

The mantra for the 2023 Miami Marlins will be one that is all too familiar and perhaps trite at this point: Patience is a virtue. Only this season, those words carry some extra weight. After steady residence in the pits of the National League East that was only interrupted in 60-game 2020 season, the club […]

Is it March already? Iowa basketball gave the home fans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena an early dose of madness after a miraculous comeback victory over Michigan State. Iowa made five straight 3-pointers to erase what was seemingly an insurmountable 11-point deficit with under a minute remaining in the game. Payton Sandfort tied the game at 101 […]

The notion that former Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras could replace St. Louis Cardinals legend Yadier Molina behind home plate would have been blasphemous to Redbird fans just a year ago. Now, in the first game of Spring Training, they have welcomed in their new free agent acquisition with open arms. Contreras was greeted with […]

In the NFL, many coaches are forced to play the long game. Head coaching opportunities are far and few between. The perfect assistant job could present a wealth of future opportunities. Former Chicago Bears HC Matt Nagy is hoping for that type of redemption after being named the new offensive coordinator of the Kansas City […]

The 2023 MLB season is going to look much different than fans have been accustomed to seeing in recent seasons. There will be a pitch clock, bigger bases and a limit on defensive shifts, all changes that could make for a drastically different viewing experience. It is easy for a makeover of that magnitude to […]

Even multi-millionaire, Hall of Fame-level athletes are in need of a favor from time to time. Los Angeles Clippers All-Star guard Paul George had Russell Westrbrook’s back when advocating for the team to sign him. It took convincing, but the Prodigal Son has returned to LA. And Westbrook knows whom he should especially thank. George’s […]

There is perhaps no MLB position more loaded with top-end talent than third base. And yet, the San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado and Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals have spent roughly a decade at the pinnacle, consistently thriving behind the plate and on the field. They were again neck and neck in MLB […]

Despite their rich history and prestige, the New York Knicks have a knack for missing out on top talent. Stephen Curry, Donovan Mitchell and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are just a few stars the team has seen slip through their fingers. Though, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could be the biggest one of them all. The Los Angeles Lakers legend […]

Let the feeding frenzy begin. NFL teams, especially good ones, are salivating over the prospect of adding generational talent Bobby Wagner to their defenses now that he and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to part ways. At 32 years old, it does not appear that the 10-time All-Pro linebacker is slowing down. In fact, […]

Sporting a righteous mustache and a big personality to match, it is easy to not fully appreciate the greatness of Spencer Strider’s fastball. His Atlanta Braves teammates know firsthand how dominant the young starting pitcher can be when he is firing the heater at full force. “Probably the best fastball I’ve ever seen in person,” […]

The MLB  is undergoing many changes for the 2023 season that Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes will reinvigorate fans’ love for the game while also attracting new and younger viewers as well. One rule that is not changing, though, is the league’s strict policies on the “sticky stuff.” MLB pitchers are unlikely to welcome the news. […]

Los Angeles Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey has garnered a lot of attention since implying that he expects to be traded during the offseason. It was not exactly a revelation, as many fans have braced themselves for that reality. Ramsey did add more buzz to the rumors, though, and even received a recruiting pitch. Wide […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are doing things a bit unconventionally it seems. The team released longtime quarterback Derek Carr last week but may not have a solid succession plan for next season. Second-year general manager Dave Ziegler appeared on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast (recorded before Carr was released) to speak on the pressure […]