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Kansas basketball has yet to prove it can stay healthy for an extended stretch, or that it can consistently play well on the road, but it made a thunderous statement in Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The Jayhawks muscled the formerly undefeated Iowa State Cyclones, earning an 84-63 win over the No. 2-ranked squad in the […]

Overcoming a Super Bowl-winning head coach and elite Denver Broncos defense in a boisterous environment will be difficult enough for the Buffalo Bills, but the high altitude will also be a factor in Saturday’s AFC Divisional game. Fortunately for the visitors, their star quarterback understands what it is like to perform in such conditions. Former […]

For the second time since Friday, Williams Arena was the site of unbearable heartbreak. Wisconsin picked up where USC left off and stunned the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their own building on Tuesday. After star forward Cade Tyson knocked down a game-tying 3-pointer with five seconds remaining on the clock, standout sophomore John Blackwell promptly […]

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley demands a lot from his players, but when their hard work translates to in-game competition, he has no problem making strong claims. The two-time national champion was especially impressed by the intensity the Huskies unleashed in the first half of Tuesday night’s 69-64 road win over Seton Hall. Trailing […]

One of the biggest what ifs of the 2025-26 NFL regular season was undoubtedly Tyler Loop’s missed field goal in the final seconds of a classic Week 18 showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. If the rookie had drilled the 44-yard kick, many believe John Harbaugh would still be employed in Charm City […]

The New York Yankees have potential holes to fill in their lineup, especially if Cody Bellinger signs elsewhere in free agency, but they are presently focused on reinforcing their pitching staff. Longtime general manager Brian Cashman has completed a trade with the Miami Marlins for hard-throwing left-hander Ryan Weathers, according to YES Network’s Jack Curry. […]

The Chicago Cubs dominated headlines last week, completing a trade with the Miami Marlins for talented right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera and committing a five-year, $175 million contract to three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman. Fans are waiting to see if president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer will make another big move before offseason’s end, but […]

The New York Rangers look like a lost franchise more than halfway through the 2026-27 campaign. When they hired two-time Stanley Cup-winning head coach Mike Sullivan, the initial expectation seemed to be that he could engineer a fairly swift turnaround. Problems remain, however, including those that stem from several years ago. Alexis Lafrenière, the No. […]

The St. Joseph County prosecutor’s office will not file charges against Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman, per WSBT 22’s Bennett Wise. An assistant wrestling coach at a local high school accused the 40-year-old of committing battery at a wrestling tournament. The university stood behind Freeman from the jump and can now press forward […]

Mike Tomlin has upheld a proud defensive tradition with the Pittsburgh Steelers, instilling toughness and physicality in a TJ Watt and Cam Heyward-led defensive line. His team has produced mixed results on offense, however. A lack of creativity and ongoing playoff struggles have caused fans to question Tomlin’s place in the franchise. Well, one offensive […]

LSU football is having a lively start to the week. Following the news that they are expected to add former Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt, the Tigers are retaining a big part of their offense. Sophomore running back Caden Durham is withdrawing his name from the transfer portal and will return to Baton Rouge for […]

Houston Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills stepped up during a critical point of the season, going 3-0 as a starter in place of the concussed CJ Stroud and helping the team reenter the AFC playoff picture. Should misfortune strike in Monday’s playoff game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans would feel much more comfortable knowing that […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni accrued double-digit wins in four consecutive seasons and helped deliver the city its second-ever Super Bowl championship. The team has never had a losing campaign under his helm and is a regular force in the NFC. Upon reviewing those facts, one would assume that the 44-year-old has already achieved […]

Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss dramatically enhanced his NFL prospects after helping Ole Miss football enjoy one of its best seasons in program history. Initially a backup to begin the campaign, the Ferris State transfer nearly led the Rebels to the national championship game. He is gathering considerable momentum ahead of April’s draft. There is one problem, […]

The Carolina Panthers and their fans will mourn Saturday’s 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams for a while, but when the playoff heartbreak subsides, they should be able to appreciate an important development that came out of this hard-fought NFC Wild Card matchup. Jalen Coker posted the best game of his young NFL career. […]

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn exited Saturday’s playoff game versus the Los Angeles Rams after colliding with wide receiver Puka Nacua. Considering that the Cats were on the precipice of upsetting MVP candidate Matthew Stafford and one of the favorites to win the NFC, his status was vitally important. He went into the blue medical […]

A somewhat perplexing New York Yankees’ offseason has taken another surprising turn. Contract negotiations with free agent Cody Bellinger have reached an impasse, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. A reunion has long seemed like the most logical outcome, but it appears that general manager Brian Cashman may now have to pivot to another impactful bat. […]

Although Bryce Young has made progress in his third NFL season, he has yet to quell all doubts about his ability to be the Carolina Panthers’ franchise quarterback. However, he might be earning some additional supporters in Saturday’s NFC Wild Card face-off with the Los Angeles Rams. Despite tossing a brutal interception, the former No. […]

If the Carolina Panthers are going to upset the Los Angeles Rams in Saturday’s NFC Wild Card game, they likely need quarterback Bryce Young to play at a high level. The odds of that happening are obviously much greater if he receives ample protection. Returning right guard Robert Hunt, who has been sidelined since suffering […]

The identity of the Cleveland Browns will be inextricably linked to defense as long as new single-season sacks leader Myles Garrett dominates the line of scrimmage. However, it is painfully obvious that an overhaul on offense is immediately needed. Perhaps the organization views Mike McDaniel as the man to enact such change. The recently-fired Miami […]

Every time Dallas Mavericks fans ask themselves how much worse the Luka Doncic trade can get, the basketball gods seem to punch them in the gut. Anthony Davis suffered a hand injury and could miss months, severely damaging the the team’s playoff aspirations and significantly limiting the star big man’s trade value. Fans continue to […]

The New York Mets’ offseason has been characterized by significant change, but one area on the roster that remains largely untouched is the starting pitching rotation. They are still exploring their options, and that includes making calls within their division. The organization recently inquired about Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore, according to Mets On SI’s […]

New president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta continues to shape the Colorado Rockies in his vision, as he makes an in-division trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks to acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy, per the team’s X account. The team is sending back right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz. Although this is not a flashy move, the Rockies are […]

Trae Young no longer fit the long-term vision of the Atlanta Hawks and thus needed a fresh start. The Washington Wizards needed something to ignite their fan base amid a protracted rebuild. These two sides now come together to form quite the intriguing NBA marriage. While fans process the news, the four-time All-Star point guard […]

During a deeply disappointing 2025 season, a diminished version of Gunnar Henderson was actually pretty far down the list of Baltimore Orioles problems. The star shortstop was far from being the player who earned consecutive top-10 finishes in American League MVP voting, but he was still arguably the club’s most productive hitter. He just added […]

Ohio State football fans are still licking their wounds after watching their team suffer high-profile losses to Indiana and Miami to end 2025, but they have a reason to smile early in 2026. Despite some concerns regarding his status with the program, star running back Bo Jackson plans to remain with the Buckeyes for his […]

Considering that the Chicago Bears just won their first divisional title in seven years and are returning to the playoffs after posting four straight seasons with double-digit losses, one might worry about players becoming complacent. Although teams always aim high, it is all too easy to subconsciously become content after reaching a huge milestone. Ben […]

Omarion Hampton may not fully understand all the pain the Chargers have suffered during their 66 years of existence, but fans are counting on the rookie running back to help end the seemingly endless anguish when the Bolts face the New England Patriots in Wild Card Weekend. Is he physically up to it, though? The […]

The college football metamorphosis has come to a head this season. The negative aspects of the new era are impossible to ignore, as Washington quarterback Demond Williams just attempted to leave town after signing a contract with the team days earlier. But there is undoubtedly a big positive amid all the change. The pathway to […]

Indiana was once considered the “Basketball Capital of the World.” Now, it might be on the cusp of becoming a football state. Curt Cignetti’s Hoosiers are two wins away from securing the program’s first-ever national championship, as they get themselves mentally prepared for a mammoth matchup versus Oregon in the Peach Bowl. The community is […]

Ole Miss collectively embodied resilience like few others during an emotional and heart-stopping College Football Playoff run. The Rebels were thrust into unprecedented adversity when Lane Kiffin announced he was leaving for LSU shortly at the end of the regular season. Defensive coordinator Pete Golding was promoted to full-time head coach, and constant distractions swirled […]

In 2021, Miami football hired alumnus and two-time national champion Mario Cristobal to revive the program he called home decades earlier. It was a rough start to his Hurricanes head coaching tenure, defined by disappointment and mind-boggling decisions, as many fans called for his firing. Even when the team broke through in 2024, it still […]

Tom Izzo is not merely a vestige of a bygone era. He remains one of the better head coaches in the country, guiding his Michigan State Spartans to 30 wins and an Elite Eight appearance last season. The college basketball legend’s enduring greatness is made even more amazing due to his famous, or rather, infamous […]

Many believe that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is destined to one day become the best player in the NBA, but the ambitious 24-year-old is already in elite company during his sixth season. He surpassed 10,000 career points in Thursday night’s 131-122 victory versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Edwards is the third-youngest star to reach that […]

The New York Yankees have yet to make a splashy addition this offseason, much to the chagrin of their intensely passionate fan base, but they were able to resolve seven arbitration cases before Thursday’s deadline, per YES Network’s Jack Curry. Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will unsurprisingly cost the organization the most money, as he […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense was already on shaky ground before the 2025-26 campaign began, courtesy of the Micah Parsons trade and a thin/injury-ravaged secondary, but it was downright putrid in 2025. The organization predictably fired Matt Eberflus after just one season and is now looking for a new defensive coordinator. Well, the search presently excludes […]

Don’t look now, but the vibes surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles have sneakily changed. Previous concerns about a repeat of the 2023-24 season have started to dissipate, as the defending champions embark on what actually appears to be a manageable path back to the Super Bowl. AJ Brown is reportedly a welcome locker room presence, linebacker […]

There is no denying the abundant ability that Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson possesses. He is currently considered the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and is one of the most polished freshmen to ever grace Lawrence. There is one problem, however. He rarely gets through an entire […]

If not for a perplexing loss to Wisconsin on Nov. 8, Washington football would have ended the season in a fairly respectable state. Even with that loss and a 9-4 overall record, the Huskies inspired a fair amount of optimism entering 2026 after agreeing to a new contract with promising quarterback Demond Williams Jr.  Simply […]