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Utah women’s basketball already had a major adjustment period ahead of itself after joining the Big 12 Conference, but now it must also endure a midseason head coaching change. Lynne Roberts is signing on to lead the Los Angeles Sparks, causing quite the shock through both the WNBA and NCAA on Tuesday. No one wants […]

An image of the NBA Cup was prominently plastered across TD Garden’s special green court, but there was more at stake than an in-season tournament in Tuesday night’s showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. The top two teams in the league set out to make a statement, but in the end, the 2024 […]

Craig Counsell guided the Milwaukee Brewers to three divisional titles during his nine-year run with them, overcoming constant financial limitations to transform the ballclub into a consistent October presence. He was never formally recognized for his efforts, though, which left the Brew Crew as the only MLB franchise without a Manager of the Year winner. […]

The bye week might be coming a bit too late for the Cincinnati Bengals (4-7). Once considered the team best equipped to dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs, they are now long shots to make the playoffs. Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase would each have strong claims to the MVP and Offensive Player of the Year […]

The Green Bay Packers (7-3) survived another tense ending to a football game on Sunday, blocking a field goal to grab a 20-19 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Packers own an NFC Wild Card slot and rank near the top in plenty of important statistical categories, but vulnerabilities are also present. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are investing a substantial amount of resources in their product, but unfortunately they expect you to give a “little” extra as well. Spring training tickets are now available to purchase, and the prices are going to raise some eyebrows. If a family is looking to include an afternoon at Camelback Ranch […]

The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers were both in need of a cultural rejuvenation last offseason. The former banked on Caleb Williams and an influx of offensive talent as being a sufficient remedy, given that the squad ended the 2023-24 season on a 5-3 run. Meanwhile, the latter chose to make a definitive change […]

The Dallas Cowboys (3-6) are running on fumes this season and are probably one loss away from officially retreating to the breakdown lane. They must find a way to revive their sputtering engine on Monday versus the incoming Houston Texans. Fortunately, amid late-week concern, CeeDee Lamb is currently expected to take the field for this […]

Following an unsuccessful attempt to topple the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball took time to speak on the anti-gay remark he uttered the previous night. “Before we get started, I just want to address the comment yesterday,” the 2022 All-Star told the media, via ESPN […]

The Houston Astros made a strong push last season to regain their American League crown, but the Detroit Tigers were trying to stage a coup of their own. Now, the team that has served as the standard in the Junior Circuit for more than half a decade is navigating a significant and possibly emotional offseason. […]

The “St. Louis Cardinals Way” does not exist anymore, or at least at this current moment. Back-to-back seasons without a playoff appearance indicate that it is time for a change. The organization has every reason to initiate a rebuild and start preparing for a National League Central division that should become quite interesting in the […]

Three weeks ago, LSU football was playing for sole possession of first place in the SEC. Now, head coach Brian Kelly could realistically be on the hot seat. Oh how quickly things can change in the most unforgiving league in the country. Tough competition is not sparing this team a deluge of derision, however. The […]

When Colorado football lost a one-sided game versus Nebraska in Week 2, many fans believed that the Deion Sanders Effect might have plateaued. Aside from some sensational athletes and the razzle-dazzle that Coach Prime invariably produces, there was a concern that the Buffaloes lacked the necessary substance to definitively succeed in 2024. Sanders and his […]

The Deion Sanders brand was a major reason why a big chunk of America first became enthralled with Colorado football. The team has obviously boasted high-caliber talent since he arrived in December of 2022, but the dynamic head coach immediately grabbed headlines. Now, while still focusing on the massive turnaround that Sanders is leading, people […]

South Florida football won their first bowl game in six years last season, but they may not have the opportunity to follow up on that success in 2024. The Bulls are currently 4-5 with three matchups left on their schedule. They need two wins to become bowl-eligible, and with sub-.500 competition on the horizon, the […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all-time and will go down as one of the top-15 players in NBA history. He is also apparently the current owner of the best celebration in the game, according to his peers. Various players, including a few of Curry’s Warriors teammates, consider the “night, night” celebration to be […]

“Fixing” the NBA All-Star Game under the current format, and during this era, is not possible. Players are plainly not interested in putting forth a worthwhile defensive effort in the annual February exhibition game, forcing fans to either temporarily adjust their viewing expectations or just refuse to watch. The league is perfectly aware of the […]

Nick Bosa is not letting a fine stop him from supporting President Donald Trump. The San Francisco 49ers star pass-rusher was penalized $11,255 thousand for violating the NFL uniform and equipment rules after wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat during the postgame interview of the team’s Week 8 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He […]

Tennessee football (8-1) can potentially solidify their spot in the SEC Championship game with a road victory against Georgia in Week 12. Their elite rushing attack and suffocating defense is pushing them towards a landmark campaign, but they might need a healthy and effective Nico Iamaleava to attain such a result. Although the freshman quarterback […]

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the possibility of losing superb starting pitcher Max Fried in free agency, but they might already have a backup plan in mind. Following a turbulent 2024 season, the organization is expressing interest in another World Series champion. The Braves have their sights on Walker Buehler, per MLB Network’s Jon […]

For the second straight season, the Memphis Grizzlies are becoming far more familiar with the trainer’s room than they would prefer. Ja Morant is presently sidelined with a hip injury, Marcus Smart missed a handful of games with an ankle sprain and Desmond Bane has not played since the end of October due to an […]

It seems as if the Cincinnati Bengals’ season has already reached a crossroads multiple times in 2024, but they might genuinely be staring down at their last realistic chance of saving their campaign. Given the sense of desperation that should be filtering through the locker room this Sunday, some good news is needed. A returning […]

Before the playoffs started, it looked as if there was a ceiling for the Cleveland Guardians– one that did not quite reach the World Series. A restricted payroll, injuries, lack of starting pitching depth, and offensive inconsistency presaged postseason turbulence. Those concerns became October weaknesses in the American League Championship Series. And yet, they still […]

The Missouri basketball Tigers ripped apart Mississippi Valley State on Thursday, displaying a level of dominance that Columbia has rarely seen. They thoroughly defeated the Delta Devils by a score of 111-39, tying the program’s largest margin of victory. Mizzou’s 45 points off turnovers and 44 points in the paint were shockingly more than MVSU’s […]

The legend grows. Connor McDavid continues to stake his claim as one of the greatest hockey players to ever skate on the ice. He became the fourth-fastest in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points, scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators in the first period to clinch the amazing feat in front of his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) gave their fans a worry in Thursday’s NFC East clash, as Jalen Hurts found himself being evaluated for a concussion at the end of the first half and kicker Jake Elliott missed two field goals and an extra point. Saquon Barkley and the defense steered the team to a 26-18 win […]

The clock has not struck midnight on the Washington Commanders, but the glass slipper does not fit nearly as easily as it did before the latest edition of Thursday Night Football. Saquon Barkley exploded in the second half and the defense contained rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to propel the Philadelphia Eagles to a 26-18 victory. […]

A catastrophic showing in the playoffs will overshadow the sensational season that closer Emmanuel Clase enjoyed in 2024, at least as far as many MLB fans are concerned, but the Cleveland Guardians are proud of their guy. They spotlighted the right-hander after he took home his second American League Reliever of the Year Award in […]

Saquon Barkley entered free agency with a couple of glaring red flags, so many fans were left quite puzzled by the three-year, $37.75 million contract the Philadelphia Eagles signed him to in the offseason. Well, it is proving to be money well-spent, at least in year one of the deal. The two-time Pro Bowl running […]

One might assume that the New York Yankees bought themselves a brief period of leniency from their fan base after winning their first American League pennant in 15 years. Quite the contrary, people now expect them to capitalize on their October revival and put the finishing touches on a championship team. Losing the Juan Soto […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have survived injuries to multiple key players on offense, but a top-tier defense, effective special teams unit and an all-time great quarterback-coach combination, among other reasons, have allowed this behemoth to stay undefeated through nine games. The temporary loss of dependable kicker Harrison Butker could change that unblemished record, however. Luckily, […]

The Golden State Warriors (9-2) celebrated the return of Klay Thompson on Tuesday, and then beat him and the Dallas Mavericks (5-6) in rip-roaring fashion. Stephen Curry led his team back in the fourth quarter, but the 120-117 win would also not have been possible without Draymond Green. It was a unique night for both […]

Even the most cordial divorces contain an iota of hard feelings. Though, Golden State Warriors fans did not appear to direct any ill-will at Klay Thompson, who returned to the Chase Center on Tuesday night in a Dallas Mavericks uniform. On the contrary, Dub Nation showered the franchise great with an outpouring of love and […]

No amount of diplomatic responses can change the fact that Klay Thompson’s first game against the Golden State Warriors means a great deal for all involved. The new member of the Dallas Mavericks won four championships with the franchise and comprised what many consider to be the greatest backcourt of all-time. It is surreal for […]

Entering Tuesday’s NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics, the Atlanta Hawks (5-7) had not been achieving the collective progress they hoped to this season. Individual growth is apparent, though. Everything came together in the team’s plucky and exhilarating upset win in TD Garden on Tuesday. Onyeka Okongwu got the game-winning tip-in with six seconds […]

Detroit Pistons fans were eager to see what the squad could do in its opening NBA Cup matchup against the visiting Miami Heat, but the excitement was abruptly interrupted by a scary scene in the second half. Veteran wing Tim Hardaway Jr. was taken off the court in a wheelchair after absorbing contact to the […]

Considering the colossal amount of hype surrounding the New York Knicks coming out of the offseason, it is only natural that there is some skepticism following their 4-5 start to the 2024-25 NBA season. Shaquille O’Neal is emphasizing one concern that could have a long-term negative impact on their championship ambitions. “I think the Knicks […]

You cannot trust everything you read on the internet. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and The Pat McAfee Show learned that the hard way on Tuesday after they all took the bait of an X account that posted a false statistic during the Week 10 edition of Sunday Night Football. “This is now Jared […]

The already slim chances the Atlanta Hawks (4-7) have at competing for the Emirates NBA Cup this year just took a big blow. Trae Young headlines a lengthy injury report for Tuesday’s East Group C matchup versus the Boston Celtics. Right Achilles tendinitis will prevent the star point guard from facing the 2024 NBA champions […]