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When the Arizona Cardinals placed quarterback Kyler Murray on the injured reserve, they were able to avoid answering a crucial question. Will the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft start under center for this franchise ever again? The organization will soon address this dilemma, but not quite yet. Third-year head coach Jonathan […]

Miami had a favorable path to the College Football Playoff in each of the last two seasons, but it will be left out on both occasions. The Hurricanes have blown its opportunities and failed to assert dominance in the suspect ACC, so it is difficult to shed a tear for them. However, there is one […]

Maliek Collins’ career campaign has come to a brutal end. The Cleveland Browns defensive tackle suffered a season-ending quadriceps injury in Sunday’s 26-8 loss versus the San Francisco 49ers, via NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. He will undergo surgery, per head coach Kevin Stefanski, and brace himself for a lengthy recovery. Collins finishes his 2025-26 season […]

Despite lingering public skepticism, the Chicago Bears occupy first place in the conference standings with a 9-3 record. The idea of them surviving the daunting NFC North was hard enough for fans to comprehend before the start of the regular season. Now, this previously embattled franchise is on the verge of posting double-digit wins in […]

The Indianapolis Colts (8-4) are in a somewhat vulnerable spot coming out of Sunday’s 20-16 home loss to the Houston Texans (7-5), but things could be far worse. Star cornerback Sauce Gardner, who suffered a calf strain during the divisional matchup, has avoided a major injury, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The current expectation is […]

Former Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin said all the right things when he talked to ESPN’s Marty Smith shortly before hopping on a flight to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He expressed gratitude to the university and even recognized the predicament that athletic director Keith Carter found himself in during the whole process. Kiffin also […]

Stanford football has not just been searching for a new head coach. It needs a savior. Finding the next golden boy is an arduous task for a program that owns an abysmal 16-43 record since 2021, but what lively general manager Andrew Luck can do is hire an intriguing candidate who knows what it means […]

Ole Miss is heading to the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history following a 38-19 win over Mississippi State in the 2025 Egg Bowl. But who will be leading the Rebels into battle? Apparently, there is still no answer to that pressing question. When asked if he has decided where he […]

The New Orleans Saints (2-9) will be without Alvin Kamara for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Miami Dolphins (4-7), but their latest decision implies that they expect the franchise’s all-time rushing yards and rushing touchdowns leader to play again this season. First-year head coach Kellen Moore says the veteran running back is not going on […]

Tulane football (9-2) has much to focus on in the present, as it can move one step closer toward making history with a home win versus Charlotte on Saturday night, but it is only natural for fans to gaze into the future. Given the speculation surrounding Jon Sumrall’s future, many are wondering what will come […]

Jameis Winston enjoyed an eventful two-week run as starting quarterback, but the New York Giants (2-10) are shifting their attention back to whom they hope is the long-term future of the franchise. Rookie Jaxson Dart has cleared concussion protocol and will start in Monday night’s road game versus the New England Patriots (10-2). Big Blue […]

Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin already has a lot on his plate, with a matchup against Mississippi State and questions about his future employment dominating conversations throughout Oxford. Now, he must also devote attention to an alleged theft. “Lane Kiffin in a SEC Network interview says Mississippi State fans broke into their locker […]

UCLA women’s basketball (7-1) should be operating with a strong sense of urgency during the 2025-26 campaign, for this is Lauren Betts’ final season of eligibility. The All-American and Naismith Defensive Player of the Year led the Bruins to their first-ever Final Four appearance in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, and she returned to finish the […]

The Baltimore Ravens (6-6) had an awful Thanksgiving, at least during the portion of it that was spent on the gridiron, as they suffered a brutal 32-14 home loss to Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8). Though, besides incurring a hit to its playoffs pursuit, this squad also got dealt some concerning injury news. […]

The Colorado Avalanche have not returned to the Western Conference Finals since seizing the Stanley Cup in 2022, causing some fans to wonder if they would ever reclaim their dominant form. Jared Bednar’s squad is allaying those previous concerns following a roaring start to the 2025-26 NHL season. The Avs (17-1-5, 39 points) are firing […]

Cameron Boozer boasts impressive strength, footwork and versatility, but in addition to those important qualities, Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer believes he possesses the most important trait a top prospect can have. “Cam Boozer’s a winner, man,” the two-time ACC Tournament champion told CBS Sports reporter Jon Rothstein after the Blue Devils’ 80-71 victory […]

Running backs are not supposed to shine past 30 years of age, but fans should know by now that logic simply does not apply to Derrick Henry. The future Hall of Famer and current Baltimore Ravens star continues to run through defenses, and right over Father Time. He treated fans to another splendid highlight, exploding […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ uncharacteristically inconsistent play this season can best be explained by their surprise struggles on the road (1-4). KC arrived in AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving to square off with a potent Dallas Cowboys offense, so there was already bound to be plenty of adversity. Injuries to two starting offensive linemen produced even […]

The Green Bay Packers (8-3-1) converted on all three of their fourth-down attempts in a 31-24 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Detroit Lions (7-5). Those crucial plays directly resulted in touchdowns for Dontayvion Wicks and Romeo Doubs, as well as a game-clinching Wicks reception. But one of those clutch moments is a subject of controversy […]

Houston basketball has ridden its relentless defense to lasting prominence, taking control of the Big 12 Conference after arriving in 2023 and nearly winning its first-ever national championship last season. However, that physical style of play can leave the team at the officials’ mercy. Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson believes his squad did not get […]

Texas (8-3) will likely fall short of the College Football Playoff even if it upsets Texas A&M in the Lone Star Showdown this Friday, as it currently sits at No. 16 in the latest rankings, but this program could still gain great satisfaction by potentially denying its rival a chance to compete for the SEC […]

The fans and media have been conflicted about who to crown as this year’s “team to beat.” Amid a truly strange NFL season that has featured a plethora of upset losses and ugly wins, many people have opted to place their trust with either the Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles, the Super Bowl matchup […]

The Golden State Warriors are not going to ever fully heal the broken hearts that Oakland residents suffered after watching the team leave for San Francisco in 2019, but the Dubs are remembering their roots this season. They debuted their 2025-26 City Edition uniforms in Monday’s 134-117 win over the Utah Jazz, paying homage to […]

Injuries are obviously a tough subject for every NBA team, but Philadelphia 76ers fans are particularly sensitive to the issue. They watch their franchise constantly endure health questions, to the point where it is hard to ever set high expectations. Misfortune struck inside Xfinity Mobile Arena once again, as Trendon Watford was forced to exit […]

The Texas Rangers’ lineup will look much different next year, giving new manager Skip Schumaker the chance to immediately implement his vision for the American League West ballclub. The organization traded Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, and both Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim are now free agents. A new […]

Oklahoma State football has needed a jolt for a while now, but when they suffered a 69-3 loss versus Oregon on Sept. 6, it was clear changes were coming. Regardless of the Ducks’ superior talent, the Cowboys should never be a punching bag that contenders use to warm up before the schedule intensifies. They must […]

Lane Kiffin is a respected head coach who has led three different programs to at least one 10-win campaign, but what cements him as a prominent figure in college football is his unique personality. The man churns out one memorable soundbite after another, but they do not always produce good optics. With speculation about his […]

The Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) breathed new life into their season after pulling off a stunning comeback win versus the Philadelphia Eagles inside AT&T Stadium, but they do not have much time to recover from that emotional clash. When Dak Prescott and company welcome the Kansas City Chiefs into Jerry World for a huge Thanksgiving matchup, […]

The Shedeur Sanders era will continue in Week 13 of the 2025-26 campaign. Although fellow rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel cleared concussion protocol, the Cleveland Browns (3-8) are going to stick with the former Colorado star for Sunday’s home game versus the San Francisco 49ers (7-4), per The Athletic’s Zac Jackson. Sanders’ QB1 debut packed plenty […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy at a Brooklyn federal courthouse on Monday morning. This course of action was anticipated, as the 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and 2004 NBA Finals MVP has maintained his innocence since being arrested […]

The Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) understood the significance of their NFC East battle versus the Philadelphia Eagles (8-3), but they did not want to let in-season stakes distract them from honoring Marshawn Kneeland. Fifth-year defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa paid tribute to his former teammate, who died from suicide on Nov. 6, by coming onto the field […]

Utah football boasts one of the top scoring offenses in the country, thanks in large part to its fantastic running game, but a physical brand of defense remains an important component of the program’s identity. Will that continue, though? Star defensive end John Henry Daley, who suffered a non-contact, lower extremity injury early in Saturday’s […]

Although Bill Belichick is not experiencing close to the success he enjoyed with the New England Patriots, it is still quite difficult to outsmart him on the football field. Duke head coach Manny Diaz did not let the legend’s aura disarm him, however. Trailing 25-24 with less than two and a half minutes remaining in […]

Michigan football (9-2) has quietly developed more of an offensive identity this season, relying on an impactful backfield and mobile quarterback Bryce Underwood to give the team a more balanced attack. The Wolverines’ offense is also deeper than initially anticipated. Case in point: their third-string running back erupted in Maryland. Junior Bryson Kuzdzal rushed 20 […]

A win over free-falling and injury-ravaged Syracuse was never going to persuade Notre Dame football doubters, but all the Fighting Irish can do is come out strong and take care of business in front of the home crowd. They certainly did that on Saturday, putting the game out of reach before even running a play […]

Although the Los Angeles Clippers (5-11) have underwhelmed to this point of the 2025-26 NBA season, fans can take enjoyment in watching the 36-year-old James Harden put the team on his back. He added to his stellar start to the campaign with a history-making performance against the Charlotte Hornets (4-12). The future Hall of Famer […]

Former New Mexico State University athletic director Mario Moccia is filing a wrongful termination complaint against the school’s Bord of Regents, per Brett McMurphy of On3 Sports. He was fired in January following a change in leadership, with the reason stated being the sexualized hazing incidents that occurred during the 2022-23 men’s basketball season. Moccia is […]

Teams play only about a handful of games in the NBA Cup, so making thorough assessments can be quite difficult. The first two in-season tournament champions, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, were both eliminated in the first round of the playoffs following their big victories in Las Vegas. The Atlanta Hawks, who won […]

Although the Kansas City Chiefs (5-5) are still dangerous and will be a popular Super Bowl pick if they clinch a Wild Card berth, there is an air of desperation surrounding them entering a Week 12 home game versus the Indianapolis Colts (8-2). That feeling is amplified by the questions hovering above all-time great tight […]