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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 […]

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 […]