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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 […]

Las Vegas authorities are investigating the death of UNLV football player Ryan Keeler, per AP News. The 20-year-old defensive lineman was found unresponsive in his apartment Monday. The coroner is still waiting for test results to determine the cause of death. A few members of the UNLV community issued statements regarding the tragic loss. We […]

The NBA is a player’s league. With that label, sometimes comes a literal interpretation that the athletes call the shots. Constant trade requests and coaching removals only fuel that narrative for many fans. There is obviously a ton of murkiness in between, though. George Karl has opted not to reserve judgment on Atlanta Hawks star […]

The NFL coaching carousel can be cruel and unforgiving to those who fail to impact immediate and lasting change on a franchise. Unfortunately, even those who do are not always immune. Carolina Panthers senior assistant and former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions Jim Caldwell has resigned himself to that inexplicable fate. […]

Many championships are won due in large part of the efforts of overlooked secondary players and unsung journeymen. Veteran running back Jerick McKinnon was not someone traditionally viewed as an integral part of a Super Bowl winning team, but he was undeniably a crucial member of the Kansas City Chiefs 2022-23 season. Now he hopes […]

The NBA, more than any other sport it seems, tends to evoke passionate debates about the differences between how basketball was played in past eras versus how it is played today. J.J. Redick has been known to annoy a few legends with his comments about the game, and his latest comments regarding physicality have riled […]

The NBA is under scrutiny after allowing Utah Jazz great and Hall of Famer Karl Malone to participate in their All-Star festivities in Salt Lake City over the weekend. Malone impregnated a 13-year-old girl when he was 20 years of age. His rare presence in front of the media brought the allegations back to light. […]

After much anticipation and recruiting, Russell Westbrook is going to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The move will undoubtedly attract a lot of skepticism as Westbrook’s tenure with the Lakers was arguably the nadir of his Hall of Fame career. There is certainly cause for hope among Clippers fans, however. He possesses certain intangibles […]

There are always a few fan bases who know their seasons will essentially be wrapped up well before Christmas. Mock NBA Drafts usually get them through the many dog days that lie ahead. This year, though, Victor Wembanyama has made tanking less shameful and more socially acceptable than ever before. It feels like ions since […]

Michael Malone had a hard time biting his tongue during the NBA All-Star Game. The Denver Nuggets head coach was chosen to “lead” Team LeBron from the sidelines, but the defensive-minded Malone had a bout of anxiety watching the buckets bonanza. Needless to say, he would not have willingly purchased a ticket to what should […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans will not have to worry about any petty drama from the NBA All-Star Game Draft spilling over into the team locker room. Giannis Antetokoumnpo caught some people off guard when he passed on teammate Jrue Holiday with his top pick, instead taking Damian Lillard. However, the Bucks point guard was well-aware of […]

They say laughter is the best medicine. Still less than a week from a stinging Super Bowl defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is tending to his wounds by doing some good, old fashioned ribbing. The unfortunate recipient of the shenanigans is none other than his teammate A.J. Brown. […]

When a college football coach leaves a program they helped build for another more buzzworthy or higher-paying job, it is easy for people to get swept up in the excitement of the new hire. The focus will be on the impact he can add to that school. But what about the program that was ditched […]

Luka Doncic is perhaps the most polished 23-year-old ever to play the game of basketball. He is arguably the most lethal scorer in the NBA, averaging a career-high and league-leading 33.3 points per game this season. He has at times carried the Dallas Mavericks offensively in a fashion that has drawn many LeBron James comparisons. […]

Before gearing up to compete in Saturday night’s 3-point Contest, Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield was asked to name one player that he would like to see win an NBA championship. His answer? The “vampire” himself, Russell Westbrook. “Russell Westbrook. He’s a good dude man. I think people give him a lot of c**p for […]

The Texas Rangers have a lot invested in the upcoming season, having done everything in their power to build a competitive club that could compete with the best the American League has to offer. It might all just be a fantasy, though, if their new ace Jacob deGrom is not healthy. DeGrom, who has spent […]

Players tend to feel loose and comfortable during NBA All-Star Weekend, which means there is always a chance for a few candid and insightful interviews. In a press conference for the NBA Jordan Rising Stars, Denver Nuggets fans got a glimpse of Bones Hyland’s mindset in his last days in Denver before being dealt to […]

DK Metcalf is no mere mortal. He has been donning his best Clark Kent disguise for years, presumably out of honor and integrity of the game. There is really no other explanation after a viral video shows the Seattle Seahawks wide receiver jump so high to make a one-handed grab that the FAA is going […]

Tom Brady and retirement is never a simple process. Even with the 45-year-old quarterback submitting the paperwork to the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still dealing with the ramifications of his contract. The team will incur a hefty cap charge of $35.1 million from the Brady deal, according to Mike Florio of NBC Sports. […]

Nebraska football fans are grateful to have made it through the embattled Scott Frost era that produced four-and-a-quarter losing seasons. Carolina Panthers fans found a new lease on their fandom after Matt Rhule’s turbulent tenure as head coach came to an end. Both sides needed a fresh start, and have now come together to hopefully […]

When dealing with legends who had limited overlap, even the seemingly small moments of levity and banter stand the test of time. As Michael Jordan celebrates his 60th birthday, there might not be a better time for Bulls fans, Lakers fans and just basketball junkies to revisit a classic exchange between MJ and Kobe Bryant […]

After a disappointing regular season and heartbreaking offseason for Boston Red Sox fans, the organization was hoping for some much-needed good optics at the start of Spring Training. Their plans have hit a snag once again, with two starting pitchers already dealing with health concerns. Nick Pivetta felt discomfort during workouts and left with a […]

There should be more Lambeau Leaps in Aaron Jones’ future, and the Packers running back is stoked about it. After restructuring his contract for the 2023-24 season, the former Pro Bowler shared his excitement about returning for his seventh season in Green Bay. “Year 7 is Gonna be crazy in Lambeau. Honored to carry the […]

Every hard-working employee hopes their efforts are rewarded with a bonus. Very rarely does it happen from their former boss, though. Disgraced former Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is giving out $20,000 bonuses each to approximately 300 full time team employees, per Baxter Holmes of ESPN. Sarver sold the Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury […]

Nikola Jokic has reached the level that eye-popping stats are just expected from him. Triple-doubles seem almost routine, with efforts like Wednesday’s home win over the Dallas Mavericks- 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists- seeming like an off game for the Nuggets superstar. Yet, he still finds ways to raise the bar. Jokic went […]

Steve Martin. Richard Pryor. Betty White. Tom Hanks. Travis Kelce? Fresh off the heels of his Second Super Bowl win, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end will be hosting the iconic comedy sketch and variety show, Saturday Night Live, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The latest batch of hosts were revealed Thursday, with Kelce’s debut […]

The Golden State Warriors are stuck in limbo right now. Sure, it is a fate they have endured before as they weathered injuries to their star players from 2019-21. The end of that waiting game turned out pretty well, with the franchise winning their fourth championship in eight seasons in 2022. The team no longer […]

The Phoenix Suns unveiled their brand new star, Kevin Durant, in an introductory press conference at the Footprint Center with legions of fans in attendance. Many topics, some juicy ones like his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, were touched on, but perhaps the most significant one to the team’s championship hopes revolved around Durant’s new […]

All eyes were already going to be on Michigan basketball head coach Juwan Howard ahead of the team’s road meeting with Wisconsin, nearly a year after the infamous postgame scuffle between the two teams. However, Howard’s son and Wolverines guard, Jett, ensured that the incident would take precedence over the game itself with his interesting […]

In the seemingly never-ending National League arms race, the San Diego Padres signed pitcher Michael Wacha to a flexible deal that makes their 2023 World Series or bust mindset even more obvious. The right-handed starter will earn more than $24 million over four years with player and team options that will also save San Diego […]