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The Daniel Jones era could be nearing the chapter that many New York Giants fans have been envisioning for some time now. Head coach Brian Daboll is leaving open the possibility of a quarterback change, which may mark the beginning of the end for the former top-10 draft pick’s tenure in the Meadowlands. When asked […]

Rudy Gobert is a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, one-time All-NBA Second-Team selection, two-time All-NBA Third-Teamer and three-time All-Star during his 12-year career. Those type of credentials suggest that he will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame one day in the future. Though, if one was to only focus on […]

Winning the World Series has a way of making offseason dilemmas feel much less taxing. The New York Yankees do not have that luxury after falling in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They face significant pressure to navigate a plethora of obstacles, with the most obvious one being the free-agency status of Juan […]

The “Jared Goff pinpoint accuracy” narrative was torn to pieces in a matter of hours, as the Detroit Lions quarterback threw five interceptions in a Week 10 Sunday Night Football showdown with the Houston Texans. Fans partook in this abrupt reversal of fortunes, but none of the gaffes mattered in the end. Apparently, and astonishingly, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo did everything he could to power the scuffling Milwaukee Bucks (2-8) to victory against the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics (9-2), but he still tasted defeat in the Fiserv Forum on Sunday night. He also incurred a verbal jab from the returning Jaylen Brown after their viral exchange during the hard-fought contest. The […]

An MLB franchise does not languish in irrelevance for a decade without having a slew of organizational problems, but the biggest issue that has faced the Los Angeles Angels in their lengthy run of incompetence is an inability to build a formidable starting pitching rotation. Signing Kyle Hendricks to a one-year $2.5 million contract is […]

Despite enduring multiple late hits in Thursday’s controversial 35-34 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, including one on his facemask on a game-deciding two-point conversion attempt, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow refrained from being overly critical of the officiating. The franchise pillar acknowledged the late hits but admitted he did not expect to get calls in […]

Florida football (4-4) is actually mired in less uncertainty than many fans anticipated heading into a Week 11 meeting with No. 5 Texas. Athletic director Scott Stricklin is reasserting his loyalty to head coach Billy Napier despite two consecutive seasons of stagnancy. The program is more concerned about the short-term questions facing the health of […]

Judging by how last Thursday’s game versus the New York Jets went for CJ Stroud, the Houston Texans will need all the wide receiver help they can muster for their Sunday Night Football face-off with the Detroit Lions. Luck might not be on their side, however. Tank Dell is popping up on the injury report […]

The Philadelphia Eagles feasted on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush the last time they played him in 2022, but they cannot expect to just coast in AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Divisional games can be unpredictable, especially when there is a palpable sense of desperation attached to them. Philly could possibly pulverize its NFC East rival’s […]

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook II faded into the background before his ultimate exit from Austin, but he is a hot commodity nevertheless. The former high-end recruit is receiving early interest from the No. 1 ranked team, the most consistently excellent program in the sport today and one of the most offensively-friendly places […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are clouded by more uncertainty than most 6-2 teams tend to be, but that was to be expected after last season’s collapse. Well, the skepticism is only going to increase following Nick Sirianni’s latest remarks. The polarizing head coach just inadvertently earned the team, quarterback Jalen Hurts and himself much unwanted attention. […]

Although there was significant interest surrounding the NBA debut of Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, expectations were also tempered. People wanted to see him make history by sharing the court with his father, all-time great LeBron James, but they knew the guard would need to hone his skill set in the G League. Now, […]

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to tie their Monday Night Football matchup versus the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs rather than attempt a two-point conversion, many fans castigated head coach Todd Bowles. The NFL-watching world appears to be a bit more split following Zac Taylor’s choice to go for two with just under 40 seconds […]

Joe Burrow is surely sporting both physical and mental wounds after the Cincinnati Bengals (4-6) suffered a crushing 35-34 road loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. The star quarterback was sacked three times and hit a bunch more, including on the failed two-point conversion attempt at the end of the game. While falling […]

The Cincinnati Bengals sought to avenge an agonizing Week 5 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but they will leave M&T Bank Stadium with another dagger in their heart. An ill-fated two-point conversion attempt and two controversial no-calls solidified the 35-34 Thursday Night Football loss. Cincy is now 4-6 and falls further out of the […]

What ended as another loss for the embattled Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, started out as an auspicious outing in the United Center. The presence of legendary gymnast Simone Biles and Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens made quite an impression, with many fans believing that the married couple brought them good fortune. By the time […]

Oklahoma football used last Saturday’s game against Maine as a chance to regain their confidence and work out some of their offensive issues. Trouncing an FCS opponent at home is far different than defeating an SEC squad on the road, though. Quarterback Jackson Arnold is hoping to build off his strong Week 10 outing in […]

When the Denver Nuggets collapsed versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost Jamal Murray to a concussion on Nov. 1, there was a sense of concern surrounding the 2-3 squad. Since then, however, the 2023 NBA champions are 3-0 and look more like their old selves. Still, fans want to see what the team can do […]

Ja Morant continues to remind fans that he is one of the most electrifying players in the NBA today. The key word, though, is “remind.” The two-time All-Star star point guard has been unable to stay on the court throughout the last two seasons, with injuries serving as the most recent cause of his absence. […]

Donald Trump is projected to return to the White House after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris to become president of the United States of America once again. Before his victory became official, celebrities on both sides of the aisle were reacting to the election. Cardi B, fearing that the Oval Office was slipping out of […]

Oklahoma State football fans desperately want a distraction from what is happening on the field, but controversial comments from their head coach is probably not what they had in mind. Mike Gundy, a soundbite machine who has drawn polarizing reactions throughout his near-20-year tenure in Stillwater, is apologizing for the comments he made while addressing […]

Ohio State football brought in Kansas State transfer quarterback Will Howard to lift them back to the sport’s summit. They will probably not know if their instincts were right for a couple more months, but the 23-year-old is giving fans some cause to be concerned despite a 7-1 start to the season. Howard threw a […]

The 2023 San Diego Padres were brimming with talent and coming off a breakout 2022 season, but the vibes were not quite right. Fast forward to 2024, and the Friars were grinding out wins and exuding an infectious energy. Did cream merely rise to the top, or did manager Mike Shildt rearrange the molecules to […]

USC football (4-5) made a financially lucrative yet competitively daring move when it jumped from the Pac-12 Conference to the Big Ten, and the early results are crushing a fan base that has patiently waited for a return to substantial success. Those ambitions only exist in dream land, though, as the team finds itself in […]

A 6-3 team that nearly advanced to the NFC Championship game the previous season would appear to be a lock to be a buyer at the NFL trade deadline, but the Green Bay Packers are not a conventionally-run organization. They opted to unload a player instead of adding one, sending veteran pass-rusher Preston Smith to […]

The San Antonio Spurs (3-4) could be without one of their young core members for a while. Jeremy Sochan has a fractured left thumb and will undergo surgery this week, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This is hugely disappointing news for the third-year forward, who has taken a noticeable step forward in multiple areas. Sochan […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman had no interest in entertaining any questions about the upcoming international talent pool before the start of the 2024 World Series, but with the championship now back in the land of blue, his attention must quickly shift to the offseason. There is one overseas star who […]

The Atlanta Braves dealt with an unfamiliar amount of turbulence throughout 2024, needing to win their final game of the regular season to make the playoffs. This age of uncertainty figures to continue, as they face the reality of losing multiple key talents in free agency. Marcell Ozuna will not be one of those players, […]

The streaking Arizona Cardinals (5-4) are looking to bolster their very real playoff aspirations by adding some help on the defensive line. They are trading a sixth-round draft pick to the Denver Broncos in exchange for fourth-year edge rusher Baron Browning, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The former Ohio State standout amassed 9.5 sacks across […]

The Tennessee Titans (2-6) earned a hard-fought overtime victory over the New England Patriots (2-7) on Sunday, but they do not have much to celebrate on Monday after being slapped with brutal injury news. Following the realization that center Lloyd Cushenberry likely suffered a season-ending torn Achilles, safety Quandre Diggs is also going to be […]

Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown sent a loud and harsh message to the Green Bay Packers before Sunday’s NFC North clash in Lambeau Field, and then both he and his team took care of business. The 2023 All-Pro recorded seven receptions for 56 yards and one touchdown in the 24-14 victory. His […]

They say a wounded lion is more dangerous than an uninjured one, and Dan Campbell’s group is somehow proving that to be true through the first half of the 2024-25 NFL season. Following an impressive 24-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on a soaked Lambeau Field, the passionate Detroit Lions head coach hyped up […]

Do we dare call Georgia football an enigma? They own arguably the most impressive performance of the season, a 30-15 road victory versus then-No. 1 Texas in October, displayed tremendous tenacity in a narrow loss to Alabama in Tuscaloosa at the end of September and buried Clemson in the season opener. However, the Kirby Smart-coached […]

Texas A&M football is having a tough start to their Saturday night, and it may get much worse following an injury to one of their star players. Running back Le’Veon Moss suffered a knee injury after getting tackled near the end of the first quarter in the Aggies’ road game versus South Carolina. He was […]

The phrase “just wait until they get healthy” is cruelly always in the lexicon of New Orleans Pelicans fans, as the team constantly weathers injury problems to important members of their roster. Misfortune is striking the Smoothie King Center particularly early this season, with offseason addition Dejounte Murray, fellow guard CJ McCollum and defensive linchpin […]

Vanderbilt football is for real. Fans knew the Commodores were feisty after watching them earn a mammoth upset win over Alabama in October, but they still wanted confirmation that this squad was legitimate. Prevailing in what could have been a trap game on the road versus Auburn adds credibility to what head coach Clark Lea […]

Oregon football is cruising in its Saturday matchup versus the Michigan Wolverines, but they might be leaving The Big House with some bad news. Standout wide receiver Tez Johnson suffered a shoulder injury following a catch-and-run early in the game. He headed to the locker room and returned in street clothes, with his arm in […]

Ohio State (7-1) once again bested Penn State (7-1) in a marquee matchup, as Beaver Stadium witnessed another hard-fought yet devastating outcome to this Big Ten clash. There were several wild plays and tense official reviews that contributed to a suspenseful afternoon for those watching in University Park and at home. JJ Watt had one […]