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No. 9 Notre Dame (7-2) is gearing up for what should be its final roadblock to a second straight trip to the College Football Playoff, as it visits No. 22 Pittsburgh (7-2) this Saturday. But the focus is not solely on that pivotal matchup. Many fans are keeping an eye on the speculation surrounding head […]

Texas A&M (9-0) is essentially guaranteed to compete in the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history, but head coach Mike Elko and company are aiming much higher than that milestone. Although the selection committee continues to favor Big Ten powerhouses Ohio State and Indiana, many analysts and fans feel the Aggies […]

The New England Patriots have gone from an undisciplined and undermanned operation to a Super Bowl contender in less than a year. The Mike Vrabel effect, an aggressive offseason and a highly favorable schedule have all helped the franchise rapidly ascend to the top of the AFC standings, but Drake Maye is deservedly the face […]

When one reflects on the National League Championship Series appearance and MLB-best 97 regular season wins that the Milwaukee Brewers achieved during the 2025 campaign, it is important to acknowledge the groundwork that David Stearns and Craig Counsell helped lay down. Savvy move-making, strong clubhouse chemistry and a balanced philosophical approach has helped establish one […]

The New York Mets knew they were going to have a tough decision to make when it came to their all-time home run leader, but a deep playoffs run was supposed to ease this offseason predicament. Now, after failing to secure a National league Wild Card berth and suffering one of the more disappointing finishes […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins has always been one to express himself and he did so rather admirably before Thursday night’s game against the New York Jets. He arrived at Gillette Stadium with a T-shirt that displayed “988,” the national hotline number for suicide prevention, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “You are worth […]

There is an art to being a popular parody account. If one posts only absurd statements that nobody can possibly fathom, interest will likely diminish. Mixing in false information that seems plausible enough to be amusing is how these social media-based saboteurs are able to maintain a large following year-round. When abiding by such a […]

Following their decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison, the Dallas Mavericks have another huge choice to make. Do they do everything possible to be competitive this season, or does ownership opt to launch a rebuild? Anthony Davis is emerging as a trade candidate amid Harrison’s ouster and the team’s 3-9 start to the 2025-26 […]

Kentucky basketball bested Louisville in field goal and 3-point percentage, rebounds and points in the paint, but it still suffered a 96-88 road loss to its in-state rival. Actually, the Wildcats (2-1) trailed by 20 points with less than 12 minutes remaining in the game. Despite their obvious talent, they could not figure out stellar […]

The Michigan basketball Wolverines do not seemingly have a particularly grueling non-conference schedule, but they were certainly pushed to their limits versus Wake Forest on Tuesday night. Dusty May’s guys squandered a 13-point halftime lead and found themselves trailing 77-70 with less than five minutes remaining in regulation. The Big Ten squad trudged through the […]

Firing Nico Harrison is unlikely to fix the Dallas Mavericks in the near future. This squad is plagued by injuries and will have no shot at surviving the onerous Western Conference unless they can stay relatively healthy for an extended period of time. Ownership should know there is no easy solution to this 3-8 start […]

Many NFL fans regretted their choice to watch an AFC West battle between the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos last week. Despite a strong defensive effort on both sides, the collective sloppiness was unbearable at times and is causing some people to closely examine the pros and cons of Thursday Night Football. Former head […]

Jeremy Ruckert was 10 years old when his beloved New York Jets last competed for a chance to reach the Super Bowl. Center Nick Mangold was a crucial member of that squad and solidified himself as a Gang Green great during his 11-year run in the Meadowlands. The two-time First-Team All-Pro passed away at 41 […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton revealed that he underwent successful surgery for testicular cancer on Friday, one day after he helped his team earn a 10-7 win versus the Las Vegas Raiders. The 31-year-old plans to return to action “soon” and is endlessly grateful that the tumor was identified promptly, which happened because of a […]

Just when it seemed like the Buffalo Bills had righted the ship and were sailing back toward the top of the AFC, their hopeful Super Bowl voyage incurs a considerable blow during a stop in The Magic City. A 30-13 loss versus the Miami Dolphins shows just how vulnerable Sean McDermott’s squad is at this […]

Justin Turner is a World Series champion, two-time All-Star, a 2017 National League Championship Series MVP and 2022 Roberto Clemente Award recipient. The soon-to-be 41-year-old has left his mark and should feel satisfied with what he has accomplished over the course of 17 MLB seasons. His passion for the game still burns bright, however. Turner’s […]

Even when the Chicago Cubs have a successful season, there is usually a “but” that follows it. For more than 100 years, the “but” was not winning the World Series. Now, after amassing 92 wins and returning to the playoffs in a full 162-game campaign for the first time since 2018, there should be a […]

New England Patriots fans and fantasy football managers had been patiently waiting for “The TreVeyon Henderson Game.” When Rhamondre Stevenson suffered a toe injury at the end of October, many predicted that the rookie running back would break out versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. No such luck. Instead, he unleashed his best in […]

Vanderbilt has done its best to prove that it is not just a Cinderella story this season, but road losses to Alabama and Texas have prevented some fans from crowning them a legitimate national title contender. The College Football Playoff selection committee clearly shares in their hesitation, as evidenced by the No. 16 it slapped […]

Colorado’s rock-bottom, 1-11 showing during the 2022 campaign, which was the final season before Deion Sanders arrived in town, ironically looms large during this era of Buffaloes football. Why? It’s simple. That humiliating campaign has been used as a testament to Prime Time’s capabilities as a Power Four head coach. “Just look where they were […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in last place in the Western Conference with a 2-7 record, are struggling profusely on offense and will be without their best player for a fifth straight game. This injury-ravaged and inefficient squad has a myriad of issues to sort out. Surveying the scene in Los Angeles will only amplify fans’ […]

There are plenty of examples in sports when a player who made a big championship-winning play heads elsewhere during free agency. Miguel Rojas does not want to continue that trend. The Los Angeles Dodgers infielder, who tied Game 7 of the World Series with an instantly-classic home run in the ninth inning, has no intention […]

Indiana football did not look like a potential national champion, and quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not look like a Heisman Trophy contender for much of Saturday afternoon’s game versus Penn State. And then they did. A loss to a sub.-500 squad that recently fired its head coach and is still searching for its first Power […]

Texas Tech football is one last-minute road loss away from a perfect record and first-place standing in the underrated Big 12 Conference. The Red Raiders are eyeing their first 10-win campaign since the late great Mike Leach roamed the sidelines in Lubbock and are one of only two programs that currently rank in the top-five […]

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields went into the bye week on a high after riding an intense roller-coaster of emotions, and he will have a chance to build on that euphoric feeling this Sunday. The 2021 first-round draft pick will start under center versus the Cleveland Browns, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. […]

The NFL has shrewdly found a way to showcase its product throughout the year. Even when nobody is on the gridiron, people are consuming the most popular sport in America. Whether it is the draft, schedule release or training camp, football is embedded in people’s minds. Put simply, the league feels like a spectacle. Baseball […]

While his teammates battled the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series, Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia and his family were enduring a personal tragedy. He and his wife Kayla are grieving over the loss of their baby daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia. The couple shared the heartbreaking news on Friday. “Our little […]

LeBron James is dealing with sciatica and has yet to suit up this season. Luka Doncic has already missed four games due to finger and lower-body injuries. And now Austin Reaves is being ruled out for the third consecutive contest because of a right groin strain, per NBA correspondent Marc Stein. Somehow, however, LA (7-2) […]

The Tennessee Titans’ rebuild is seemingly farther behind schedule than even many anticipated, with the team needing an incomprehensible fourth-quarter collapse by the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5 to earn their first and currently only win of the season. Action is required amid the persistent growing pains. First-year general manager Mike Borgonzi remains focused on […]

Despite improving to what is currently an NFL-best 8-2 record, the Denver Broncos remain erratic offensively coming out of an ugly 10-7 victory versus the Las Vegas Raiders (2-7). Concerns are rising amid the latest JK Dobbins injury update. The star running back blasted officials for not throwing a flag for what he perceived to […]

The Detroit Pistons are riding a four-game winning streak and sit at 6-2 to begin the season, effectively building on a breakthrough 2024-25 campaign. There are still multiple areas they can address, however, including their spotty 3-point shooting. Perhaps a familiar face can help. Malik Beasley was an important catalyst for change in the Motor […]

After a team wins a championship, focus tends to shift elsewhere in the league. Local fans obviously savor the moment, but the rest of the sports-watching world moves onto another subject. Engaging steady national interest is a demanding task for most franchises. The Los Angeles Dodgers are newsworthy year-round. Following their second straight World Series […]

The Florida Panthers (7-6-1) and Los Angeles Kings (6-5-4) both endured four-game losing streaks in October and have struggled to find their form in the early stages of the 2025-26 NHL season. Therefore, the stakes felt higher than usual for an early November matchup. They each came out of the gate hot, combining to create […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have conquered the Washington Capitals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs during their three championship runs in the Sidney Crosby/Evgeni Malkin/Kris Letang era. The Caps vanquished the Pens in the second round en route to their 2018 Cup victory. Although one franchise has clearly gotten the better of the other in the last […]

Self-sabotage was the theme in Thursday night’s AFC West clash between the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos. There was sloppiness galore in the Mile High City, as fans slogged their way through a brutal prime-time matchup that featured a combined 22 penalties (each side had 11 ), three turnovers, two missed kicks and only […]

Mr. 900 Alexander Ovechkin has understandably been garnering substantial praise lately, but fellow NHL legend Sidney Crosby is earning his own share of the limelight after posting a terrific performance in Tuesday night’s showdown between his Pittsburgh Penguins and No. 8’s Washington Capitals. The 38-year-old accomplished a remarkable feat in PPG Paints Arena, one that […]

Although Draymond Green has plenty of insights to share on sports, he frequently says what is on his mind in the moment. Such an approach makes for entertaining podcasts, but it also leads to apologies. The Golden State Warriors legend and four-time NBA champion issued one on Thursday when addressing his critical remarks about Dallas […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA championship last season, Seattle experienced a whirlwind of emotions. Many residents were surely heartbroken to watch the franchise that left their beloved city in 2008 go on to hang a banner for the Sooner State at the start of the 2025-26 season. There are some former SuperSonics […]

All-Star Jalen Williams has yet to play this season due to a wrist injury, but his inactive status has not slowed down the Oklahoma City Thunder. The reigning NBA champions have been invincible during the early portion of the 2025-26 campaign. They made history in Tuesday night’s 126-107 win versus the Los Angeles Clippers. OKC […]