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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 […]

Lamar Jackson has had better days. With the news that the Baltimore Ravens were using the non-exclusive franchise tag on the 26-year-old quarterback, there was an expectation that a healthy market could follow. The Miami Dolphins are just the latest team to throw their hat out of the ring in the Jackson sweepstakes- which has […]

After much anticipation, the New Orleans Saints have emerged the victors of the Derek Carr sweepstakes on Monday. The two sides agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract with $100 million guaranteed. On the surface, a deal of that magnitude for a quarterback who has yet to win a postseason game in his nine-year NFL […]

The Green Bay Packers front office might be in need of their own darkness retreat, as quarterback Aaron Rodgers has left the organization feeling exasperated during his decision-making process. In fact, the team might just be ready to move on entirely. “As one high-level Packers source put it to me recently, the days of begging […]

There are a lot of things calculated and measured at the NFL Combine, but there are certain intangibles like toughness and determination that won’t show up in the pages of metrics compiled by scouts. They might be reflected in the NFL Draft, though. USC football offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees is believed to have torn his […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have amassed an abundance of talent through the NFL Draft over the years and have reaped the benefits with two championships in the last four years. Naturally, roster depth will attract interest from around the league. Multiple teams are eyeing running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire as a possible trade target, according to […]

Jon Jones firmly announced his return at UFC 285, quickly dispatching of Ciryl Gane and claiming the heavyweight championship after a three-year hiatus. The fighter’s transgressions will prevent many fans from warmly accepting his re-coronation, but Saturday’s exhibition was a reminder that the name Jones will always be synonymous with combat sports excellence. And that […]

When a past offender comments on another person with potential legal problems, they are immediately thrust into a no-win situation. They can admonish the individual and then receive “Look who’s talking” type of retorts. Or they can take a more empathetic approach and be barraged with “Why am I not surprised” replies. Gilbert Arenas is […]

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 […]