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Drew Brees did not appear destined for Canton, Ohio when his NFL career began in 2001. The second-round draft pick was not an incredibly accurate quarterback with the then-San Diego Chargers, and after he enjoyed a breakout 2004-05 campaign, an injury to his throwing shoulder halted his progress and put his future in serious doubt. […]

The San Francisco 49ers certainly benefited from a soft NFL schedule — nine of their 12 wins came against sub.-500 competition — but the biggest reason for their swift revival was arguably a healthy Christian McCaffrey. The 29-year-old put an injury-ravaged 2024-25 season behind him and resumed his role as the team’s offensive engine. He […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are cursing the basketball gods during Thursday’s home matchup versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Just two nights after welcoming back Austin Reaves, LA watched the team’s top player suffer an injury. Luka Doncic grabbed at his leg before retreating to the locker room during the second quarter. He was eventually ruled out […]

Joe Thuney helped transform the Chicago Bears this past season, playing a significant role in the franchise’s best campaign in more than a decade and a half. He is now being rewarded for his noteworthy contributions. The veteran left guard and four-time Super Bowl champion was named the inaugural NFL Protector of the Year at […]

Award show hosts who are not stand-up comedians will inevitably go for the low-hanging fruit during their opening monologues. Jon Hamm could not help himself during the NFL Honors on Thursday night, as he delivered one of the most reliable and enduring punchlines in the sport. “There’s nowhere this game can’t thrive … except the […]

Former UCLA standout freshman Amari Bailey gambled on his future in 2023, choosing to enter the NBA Draft instead of honing his game in college. His leap of faith yielded unfortunate results. He was selected in the second round and played just 10 games for the Charlotte Hornets the following season. The 6-foot-3 guard is […]

The Cleveland Browns have proven they can have a successful season now and again, but they will not ascend into true relevance until they find an indisputable franchise quarterback. It will probably take some time before the team is fully convinced that it has completed that foremost objective. Amid the current uncertainty surrounding the signal-caller […]

USC basketball had a tough week — fell just short of a big comeback win at Iowa and barely survived Rutgers at home — but they bounced back with an 81-76 win versus the visiting Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday night. Though, even in victory, the Trojans still received bad news. Chad Baker-Mazara, one of the […]

The Golden State Warriors (27-24) are desperate to stay competitive, both now and in the seasons to come, but that could force them to bid an emotional farewell to one of the most important players in franchise history. Draymond Green is a possible trade candidate ahead of Thursday’s deadline, as the Dubs figure out what […]

Jalen Hurts may have just attempted the tush push for the last time. During the final seconds of the NFC’s 66-52 victory versus the AFC in the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, the Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback broke out the polarizing play. He relished the chance to do something that is surely a rarity in the […]

Micah Parsons did not have the 2025 he envisioned, but he still experienced so much of what the NFL has to offer this past season. Despite suffering a torn ACL in his left knee in December, the three-time First-Team All-Pro is in high spirits early in 2026. He could be relaxing at home right now, […]

Entering the 2025-26 NBA campaign, Cooper Flagg was supposed to be the clear Rookie of the Year winner and the Charlotte Hornets were supposed to miss the playoffs. Both of those things may very well be true by season’s end, but thanks to Kon Knueppel, they are not certainties. The 20-year-old sharpshooter has been a […]

Green Bay basketball fans do not need to take a glance at the KenPom ratings to know that their team is mountains away from relevance. A home loss to Cleveland State should illustrate that point quite clearly. The Phoenix can obviously change their season’s trajectory with a triumphant showing in the Horizon League Tournament this […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was not feeling his jolliest self over the weekend. He turned sour when asked about the much-criticized decision to assign point guard duties to rookie Cooper Flagg and scolded reporters before cutting his media session short. Before his rant, he lambasted officials for swallowing their whistles on a Flagg […]

Last month, Joel Embiid reminded everyone that he is one of the most impactful stars in the NBA when in rhythm. Following some early season rust, which had people wondering if the former MVP was in sharp decline, he is now giving fans legitimate hope for a potential Finals appearance. Though, just because Embiid is […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (13-39) and Charlotte Hornets (23-28), two franchises that will forever share a connection, are heading in completely different trajectories right now. The former is locked in the Western Conference basement with the Sacramento Kings and does not own a 2026 first-round draft pick, while the latter boasts a promising young core […]

The Seattle Mariners lost October hero Jorge Polanco to the New York Mets earlier in the offseason, causing many fans to wonder how they would address his absence in the lineup. Well, they may finally have their answer. Following much speculation, the Mariners have completed a three-team trade with the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay […]

When the Dallas Cowboys traded All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons to the Green bay packers, Dak Prescott knew the onus would fall on the offense to keep the team competitive. The hyper-scrutinized, $240 million-dollar quarterback posted a terrific campaign — 4,552 passing yards with 32 total touchdowns and 10 interceptions — but the team still finished […]

The Great Lake State rivalry was already intense, but following Friday night’s physical battle in East Lansing, tensions should be quite high when Michigan State and Michigan collide in Ann Arbor on March 8. Wolverines head coach Dusty May called out the Spartans for what he perceived to be “dangerous” plays and also accused playmaker […]

St. John’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino has done a ton of winning in his legendary career, securing two national championships (one vacated) and accumulating 900-plus wins (778 officially recognized by NCAA) during his near-40 season run on the college scene. He has nothing left to prove, having led three different programs to the Final […]

George Costanza perfected the art of showmanship by going out on a high note. Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson has inadvertently done the same thing throughout his freshman season. The potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft amazes fans and bewilders opponents when on the court, but his nights are frequently cut short […]

Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, who served as the head coach of Auburn, UCF and Arkansas State, is putting away his headset after more than three decades in the business, according to Brandon Marcello of CBS Sports. Malzahn’s retirement comes after he spent just one season calling plays for the Seminoles. They ranked sixth […]

Following a College Football Playoff appearance and a successful showing on the recruiting trail, it appears Oklahoma is on the rise. Year five of the Brent Venables era should pack loads of excitement, as quarterback John Mateer returns for what he hopes is a stellar senior season. Though, there is one key member of the […]

Cooper Flagg was thrust into an environment that was boiling over in anger following the Luka Doncic trade. The home crowd expressed its displeasure by flooding American Airlines Center with “fire Nico” chants. He was forced to answer questions about the hostility, all the while trying to find his footing as a de facto point […]

The San Antonio Spurs (32-16) are probably eager to get back home after they fell short against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon. They will have to wait a little longer than they prefer, however. A snowstorm is preventing the squad from returning to the Alamo City for the time being, which will delay Sunday’s  […]

Whether it realizes or not, the media is ensuring that the 2026 NBA Draft class will face a substantial amount of pressure next season. Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa headline a stellar group of freshmen that is drawing historic praise. While an impressive crop of rookies showcase their skills, some people […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson captivated the basketball world during the first half of Saturday’s 90-82 win versus AJ Dybantsa and BYU, pummeling the Cougars on both ends of the floor. He displayed his smooth brand of offense and also recorded three steals on defense, further solidifying himself as a top-two pick in the 2026 NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-21) have basketball-related adjustments to make following the news that nine-time All-Star Paul George is being suspended for 25 games after violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. But Andre Drummond is taking the time to show support for his teammate. “I stand with you,” the two-time All-Star center posted on X. George issued […]

UCF basketball (17-4) was under the radar entering a home matchup versus Texas Tech (16-5), but everyone should be taking the Knights seriously after their 88-80 victory over No. 11 Texas Tech. Fans stormed the court in Addition Financial Arena, as their team greatly strengthened its NCAA Tournament case on Saturday afternoon. With leading scorer […]

The New York Yankees have made it clear they are mostly content with rolling out the team they had in place before the offseason begin, which will also include a returning Gerrit Cole at some point. Apparently, though, there is one hole general manager Brian Cashman is looking to plug in before Opening Day. An […]

Although neither BYU nor Kansas basketball is ranked inside the top 10 in the country, much of the NBA world will be focused on their Big 12 showdown in Lawrence. Bottom-barrel squads like the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks will be represented inside Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, as executives and scouts feast their eyes on […]

When Justin Rose faltered at the end of the 2025 Masters, it was only normal to wonder if the former U.S. Open champion and world No. 1 would ever get another opportunity to win his second major title. Now 45 years of age, he is moving with the utmost confidence. Following a rocky start to […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres will enter a pivotal 2026 MLB campaign after an early playoff exit and lackluster offseason (to this point), but before the pressure cooker turns up, the focus will be on promoting national pride. The All-Star outfielder will represent Dominican Republic in March’s World Baseball Classic. He expressed […]

The Houston Rockets (29-17) could use the veteran leadership, savvy playmaking and 3-point shooting that Fred VanVleet can provide, but his status for this season remains in serious uncertainty after he suffered a torn ACL in September. Even when the veteran point guard does return to the court, there is no telling how he will […]

The desire to win championships led to the formation of super teams at the NBA level, but for many players, that competitive hunger carries over into the international circuit. Recruiting talent is becoming an important part of obtaining global glory. Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic could be doing just that while playing for the Los Angeles […]

When a team finishes the season 3-12, neutral fans are less likely to appreciate individual production. Those who pushed through the pain and watched the Arizona Cardinals last season can attest to the positive offensive contributions that record-breaking quarterback Jacoby Brissett made this season. The 33-year-old completed 64.9 percent of his passes for 3,366 yards […]

The Minnesota Vikings are stunningly firing four-year general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Despite signing the executive to a contract extension last offseason, the organization is choosing to move in a new direction in 2026. Adofo-Mensah had been evaluating draft prospects during Senior Bowl practice in Mobile, Alabama, so he was […]

The upside of signing Damian Lillard last offseason instead of waiting until he recovered from his torn Achilles was the extra wisdom the franchise great could provide Scoot Henderson. The third-year guard’s development was a major priority heading into the 2025-26 campaign, but unfortunately, he has yet to even play in a game. Henderson suffered […]

It is hard to overstate the importance of the New York Giants’ ongoing offensive coordinator search, as they try to find the right guy to maximize Jaxson Dart’s potential. New head coach John Harbaugh has other areas on his staff to address, however, and apparently, he just filled one. Big Blue is expected to hire […]