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Brad Underwood has quietly built Illinois basketball into one of the more consistent programs in the country, guiding the team to six straight NCAA Tournament appearances. Maintaining such consistency in the modern era requires a coach to be more persuasive and active on the recruiting trail and transfer market than ever before. Though, Underwood probably […]

The New York Yankees (5-2) will leave Saturday’s game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (2-6) with lingering questions about their starting pitching rotation, but their lineup continues to reign supreme. A few days after hitting the most home runs ever through the first four games of the season, the Bronx Bombers muscled their way to another […]

Finally, the New York Yankees are receiving some positive news on the injury front. Following right-handed starter Clarke Schmidt’s productive rehab outing in Double-A — no runs allowed and seven strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings– the team has another encouraging update to share regarding its pitching staff. “Jonathan Loaisiga (rehab from surgery) tossed a bullpen […]

South Carolina women’s basketball will compete to win its third national championship in the last four years  when it faces UConn on Sunday. The Gamecocks have lost just six games in that span and were perfect last season. They are the sport’s latest behemoth, reaching levels of dominance that fans have not witnessed since the […]

The New York Yankees are forced to play through the entire 2025 campaign knowing that Gerrit Cole, one of the game’s top starting pitchers, is not available. Championship aspirations tend to evaporate when such a long-term setback takes effect, but there other hurlers in this rotation who can push the club forward in Cole’s absence. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was arguably the best player on a court filled with notable talent in Thursday’s showdown versus the Golden State Warriors, but the night still did not go as he and his teammates hoped. The NBA icon had words with opposing rookie Quinten Post, and LA lost what could prove […]

There was a playoff-like energy permeating Crypto.com Arena, as Stephen Curry and LeBron James once again captivated NBA fans around the country. Legends, superstars and rising talents all combined to form a palpable electricity in Thursday night’s California clash between the Golden State Warriors (45-31) and Los Angeles Lakers (46-30). That was not the only […]

St. Louis Blues fans are experiencing what they hope is the best case of deja vu ever. The team (42-28, 91 points) is following a similar blueprint to the one that led to it winning its first Stanley Cup championship nearly six years ago. A midseason coaching change, an invigorating 11-game winning streak and impressive […]

Although it ended in severe scrutiny and utter disappointment, St. John’s 2024-25 college basketball campaign marked the resurgence of Rick Pitino. The legendary head coach accomplished a great deal with the Red Storm this year. He elevated the program to heights that fans forgot were possible, guiding the team to a 31-5 record and Big […]

Optimism often pervades Citi Field during the home opener, only for it to dissipate into the atmosphere by the second half of the season. That was certainly not the case in a thrilling 2024 MLB campaign, and logic dictates that the enthusiasm should persist throughout 2025. The arrival of Juan Soto has given fans a […]

Following Thursday’s buzzer-beating 110-108 win versus the Miami Heat, Ja Morant said he is used to the villain role that many have labeled him with over the last couple of years. Well, with that role can also come consequences. And the NBA is dealing them out. The Memphis Grizzlies star is being fined $75,000 for […]

And the show goes on. NBA fans have been devouring face-offs between LeBron James and Stephen Curry for more than a decade now, as these two titans continue to hypnotize the masses when they share the court together. In addition to the aura of magnificence that filled Crypto.com Arena, this latest meeting featured high stakes. […]

Thursday’s Western Conference clash between the Los Angeles Lakers (46-30) and Golden State Warriors (45-31) emitted an excess of star power in Crypto.com Arena. NBA icons LeBron James and Stephen Curry were spectacular, laughing in the face of Father Time as they combined for 70 points and 15 assists. Luka Doncic also stood out, but […]

Eyes were fixed on Ja Morant in Thursday night’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies (45-32) and Miami Heat (35-42). The point guard acted out a gun celebration hours after being issued a warning for doing it on Tuesday, and then proceeded to sink a step-back buzzer-beater to boost the Grizzlies to a 110-108 win in […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies were at the center of controversy and scrutiny going into Thursday night’s road matchup versus the Miami Heat. That will probably not change heading into the weekend, but the star point guard made sure to give himself and the team plenty of positive headlines as well. With the game […]

The Baltimore Orioles are just 3-4 after facing two teams that could threaten their quest for American League East supremacy, but they are about to get major reinforcements. Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who suffered an intercostal strain in spring training, is expected to come off the injured list for Friday night’s road game versus the […]

The New York Yankees (3-2) ran into some trouble the last two days versus the Arizona Diamondbacks and are hoping to avoid a series sweep in The Bronx on Thursday night. A weekend set against the Pittsburgh Pirates could allow the 2024 American League champions to regain momentum in the early stages of the new […]

The Atlanta Braves (0-7) are making one trade after another in the first week of the 2025 MLB season, as they try to counteract their injury and performance concerns. General manager Alex Anthopoulos kept his eyes open for available talent on Thursday, striking a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates for catcher Jason Delay, per the […]

The Chicago Cubs sneakily boast one of the more balanced rosters in the National League. The Detroit Tigers are coming off a supernatural-like second-half to the 2024 MLB season, have a reigning American League pitching Triple Crown winner and are brimming with promise. And the Atlanta Braves are a consistent force who happen to have […]

It looked like reigning National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale could be the one to issue the dominant Los Angeles Dodgers their first blemish of the 2025 season, but clutch heroics and a surplus of talent allowed the 2024 World Series champions to stay perfect and beat the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, 3-1. A […]

Longtime actor Val Kilmer passed away from pneumonia at 65 years of age on Tuesday, via Rolling Stone’s Charisma Madarang. He will be regarded as one of the most versatile and underrated talents of his era. Kilmer starred in quintessential 1980s films like “Top Secret” and “Real Genius,” transitioned to blockbusters like “Batman Forever” and […]

Playing for head coach Tom Thibodeau is not easy. Many players will back that up, including those on the New York Knicks. He demands copious intensity and minutes from his core veteran players. They might even say it is too much at times. However, the huge impact he has had on so many individuals in […]

The Chicago Bulls were exhilarating the community for a while there, winning nine of 11 games in March, culminating with an incomprehensible victory over the Los Angeles Lakers last Thursday. But enthusiasm dampened following back-to-back losses to end the month. An April 1 dismantling of the Toronto Raptors will do little to change the fact […]

The Los Angeles Angels are 3-1 and sit in first place in the American League West. The Atlanta Braves own an 0-5 record and are enduring one calamity after another. The disparity in strength of schedule and the ridiculous early nature of the campaign are obviously worth noting, but this is not a universe fans […]

Minnesota Twins fans could use a distraction following an 0-4 start to the 2025 MLB season, and center fielder Byron Buxton might have given them a small one via his recent comments. The 2022 All-Star is the latest player to weigh in on the emerging torpedo bats, which have commanded much attention through the first […]

When fielding savant Andres Gimenez hit 32 home runs over a two-season stretch with the Cleveland Guardians, it seemed as if the middle infielder could morph into an all-round talent. He earned an All-Star selection and top six finish in MVP voting in 2022, but his overall offensive numbers dropped to league average and then […]

The New York Jets are relying on new general manager Darren Mougey and new head coach Aaron Glenn to spark significant change moving forward, but beyond the front office and locker room, they appear to be looking for new voices throughout the organization. The team offered buyouts to approximately 170 of 250 employees, according to […]

Michigan and universities all over the country are still processing the allegations facing Matt Weiss, a former Baltimore Ravens and Wolverines assistant who is being criminally charged with 24 counts of unauthorized access to computers and aggravated identity theft. His ex-employers are also trying to mentally sort out the findings from the FBI’s investigation. “Just […]

The Minnesota Vikings have always been enamored with J.J. McCarthy, but since the young quarterback is coming off a torn meniscus, and 2024 Pro Bowl selection Sam Darnold is no longer on the roster, it is good to consider all options. A future Hall of Fame quarterback could make for a fine insurance policy. Aaron […]

The spotlight is firmly on the Philadelphia Eagles, and not just because they won Super Bowl 59 in dominant fashion. With the Annual NFL League Meeting set to commence, fans are wondering if the team’s patented tush push, or “brotherly shove” as it is also known, will be banned starting next season. The Green Bay […]

Not much has changed in the Land of the Black and Gold. Mike Tomlin is still calling the shots on the sidelines, the team is coming off an unceremonious first-round playoffs exit and the long-term quarterback situation is uncertain. Aaron Rodgers might not drastically alter the complexion of the franchise, but he could add a […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is a polarizing player who has elicited strong reactions from NBA fans for years. To some, he is the guy Draymond Green punched in the face during a Golden State Warriors practice. Others will call him the best player on an abysmal team (16-58) and treat him as such. It […]

If all goes as according to plan, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will regularly turn in one of the most imposing lineup cards in the league this season. Though, the top of the order might be considerably lighter for a bit, due to some joyous news. MVP runner-up Francisco Lindor and his wife are […]

The New York Yankees annihilated the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Saturday afternoon, hitting a franchise-record nine home runs in a 20-9 victory. During the magnificent display of power, some fans honed in on something that longtime play-by-play broadcaster Michael Kay noted in Thursday’s Opening Day win. He brought attention to the unique shape of […]

Not again. Veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer continues to succumb to injuries in the final stages of a Hall of Fame MLB career. He was pulled from his Toronto Blue Jays debut due to right lat soreness after just three innings, per the team’s official X account. Scherzer struggled a bit versus the Baltimore Orioles […]

The New York Yankees channeled their Murderers’ Row past on Saturday, punishing the Milwaukee Brewers with one swing of the bat after another. They belted a franchise-record nine home runs in a 20-9 victory, with three of them coming from defending American League MVP Aaron Judge. The Bronx Bombers got to work right away, inflicting […]

Stanford football will have to replace more than just its head coach. Four days after former Cardinals great and current general manager Andrew Luck fired Troy Taylor for alleged mistreatment, one of the team’s top defensive contributors is leaving the program. Linebacker/edge rusher David Bailey is entering the transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. […]

New Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet is expected to embody all the traits of an upper-echelon ace and vie for the American League Cy Young Award in 2025. Though, in order to attain such status, it is important to acknowledge and observe those who have already reached the pinnacle. When asked to build his […]

The long-term residence of the Tampa Bay Rays is very much up in the air, but they are wasting no time in getting acclimated to their temporary home. In their first game in George M. Steinbrenner Field, which serves as the New York Yankees’ spring training facility, the scrappy small-market ball club delivered the crowd […]