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South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley extolled Raven Johnson after she helped the Gamecocks secure a big road win versus LSU last Saturday. She did the same after Thursday’s 76-57 victory over Alabama, but for different reasons. The redshirt senior battled sickness heading into the game and was not at her best in […]

The LSU women’s basketball Tigers entered Thursday night’s game versus Ole Miss having lost two of their last three games, so fans did not expect head coach Kim Mulkey to bench one of her best players for the entire second half. Many assumed that star guard Mikaylah Williams suffered an injury, but it quickly became […]

When the Los Angeles Clippers traded James Harden and Ivica Zubac, they made it clear they were retooling instead of outright rebuilding. Steve Ballmer invested approximately $2 billion in the Intuit Dome, so he will not want to hit the reset button. Instead, the organization has injected youth into what was the oldest team in […]

The Charlotte Hornets missed out on an opportunity to earn a big victory over the Houston Rockets, falling 105-101 in the Spectrum Center on Thursday night, but LaMelo Ball is grateful he was even able to play. Following the loss, the star point guard spoke on the car crash he was involved in on Wednesday. […]

Travis Bazzana will probably make his MLB debut at some point this upcoming season, but before he dons a Cleveland Guardians uniform in an official game, the 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick will represent his native Australia in the World Baseball Classic. Much of the focus heading into the global tournament is on the […]

When former first-round pick Triston McKenzie inked a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres in December, he knew his pathway to the MLB roster would be rife with obstacles. His odds of securing a slot on the Opening Day squad presumably took a hit when The Friars signed starting pitchers Walker Buehler, German […]

Last week, the San Antonio Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan less than four years after selecting him with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He was supposed to be a key member of the franchise’s future, but as time passed and his young teammates progressed, the former Baylor standout stagnated and eventually fell […]

When Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL last March, everyone knew that the star point guard would miss a significant chunk of the 2025-26 season. The recovery timeline became murkier as the year progressed, and after the Dallas Mavericks sunk further into quicksand, the expectation was that he would not play at all until the […]

Bennett Stirtz had a rough shooting night versus No. 9 Nebraska, as did Iowa basketball as a whole, but he shined when his teammates needed him most. The 2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year made several clutch plays in Tuesday’s massive 57-52 upset win over the Cornhuskers, including a step-back 3-pointer that gave […]

There are a number of college basketball coaches who lose their temper, both on the sidelines and during press conferences. Rick Pitino, Tom Izzo, John Calipari and Dan Hurley all have intense personalities. They also have all won at least one national championship. Mick Cronin is a terrific head coach with over 500 career wins […]

Saint Louis basketball had not lost since Black Friday. Rhode Island just lost to Fordham at home and had not beaten a ranked team since Dan Hurley was stomping on the sidelines. History and logic was on the Billikens’ side, until it wasn’t. The Rams overcame impressive showings by Robbie Avila and Dion Brown and […]

There is a chance that the only way Miami (Ohio) basketball can earn an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament is by going undefeated in the regular season, and even then, the squad will be subjected to plenty of scrutiny if it falls in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. All the RedHawks can do right now […]

NC State basketball (19-8) bounced back after consecutive losses and took advantage of a Caleb Wilson-less North Carolina squad on Tuesday night. The No. 16 Tar Heels should have anticipated a tough road matchup against their in-state rival, but few could have predicted what transpired in Raleigh’s Lenovo Center. Quadir Copeland and the Wolfpack strolled […]

The Green Bay Packers remained loyal to special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia even after his unit floundered in two heart-breaking losses to the Chicago Bears, the second of which came during the NFC Wild Card Round. The organization blocked out the noise and kept him on staff, only to see the longtime coach walk out […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has already checked off many boxes in his quest to become an all-time great, but there is still one major accomplishment he has yet to attain. Now more than two years removed from his second significant elbow surgery, and more than a year removed from shoulder surgery, the four-time […]

Chicago Cubs fans have been waiting for the organization to fully invest in a championship-level product for some time, and although the offseason did not go how some people may have anticipated, management made moves befitting of an aspiring title contender. The North Siders are obviously motivated to succeed in 2026, but how are they […]

Tyreek Hill’s final year with the Miami Dolphins was defined by trade speculation and injury misfortune, but he is leaving the franchise with plenty of gratitude. Following his release on Monday, the star wide receiver issued a farewell message to the team and fan base. He also made it clear he plans to take the […]

Aaron Judge enjoyed his best postseason in seven years last October, as he recorded a 1.273 OPS and seven RBIs in seven games, but New York Yankees fans still did not get to see all that he has to offer. The three-time American League MVP suffered an elbow injury in the summer and was unable […]

The San Diego Padres could have a new owner in the near future, but they will not have a new home. Three months after he announced he would explore selling the team, chairman John Seidler made a firm proclamation regarding The Friars’ long-term residence. “The Padres aren’t moving from San Diego,” he told reporters at […]

Arizona basketball began last week as the only undefeated Power Four program in the country. Now, the Wildcats have two losses and are waiting to hear back on the status of standout freshman Koa Peat. Fortunes have quickly changed in Tucson, and the latest AP Poll reflects as much. Tommy Lloyd’s team falls from No. […]

A rib injury cost Cade Horton the final weeks of his superb rookie campaign, forcing him to watch from the side as the Chicago Cubs competed in the playoffs. He has been yearning to get back on the mound since that untimely pause. The National League Rookie of the Year runner-up is scratching that itch […]

Amid all the groans about the perennially lackluster NBA All-Star Game, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama displayed an intense competitive fire that resonated with players on the court and those watching at home. He valiantly led a shorthanded and injury-limited Team World, posting 34 points and three blocks in 20 total minutes. Although the […]

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson played an integral role in his team winning the Shooting Stars competition, an event that made its grand return to NBA All-Star Saturday after an 11-year hiatus, but there was one thing that was stifling his excitement. And he shares a last name. After Brunson, fellow 2026 All-Star […]

When the San Antonio Spurs selected Carter Bryant with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the consensus was that he was a raw prospect who would need at least a couple of years to develop before becoming a reliable contributor. The organization took the risk, in part, because of his eye-popping […]

Ohio State basketball (16-8) has upcoming opportunities to earn an invitation to The Big Dance, starting with Saturday’s neutral-site showdown with Virginia, but the program just revealed some unpleasant news that could burst its NCAA Tournament bubble. Second-leading scorer John Mobley Jr. suffered a hand injury in Wednesday’s 89-82 win versus USC and is out […]

Last Postseason, Damian Lillard suffered a torn Achilles while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. Less than 10 months later, he is wearing a Portland Trail Blazers uniform again and winning his third 3-Point Contest in the last four years. Welcome to the Twilight Zone. The star point guard, who has not and probably will not […]

Denver Nuggets cornerstone and proud Serbian Nikola Jokic is deeply passionate about horses and horse racing, but he is not the most animated individual when speaking in front of a camera. That dichotomy between his personal life and public life was on display during a media session at NBA All-Star Weekend. When asked by a […]

Kawhi Leonard has plenty going on in his own life right now, but he is still expected to lead the Los Angeles Clippers (26-28) during this period of transition. James Harden and Ivica Zubac were moved at the trade deadline, thrusting the franchise into a new era. The two-time NBA Finals MVP is still the […]

Tottenham Hotspur F.C. is making a commitment on Valentine’s Day, as it finds a temporary replacement for Thomas Frank. Igor Tudor will serve as the squad’s interim manager for the remainder of the season, via theScore’s Agence France-Presse. After making stops all throughout Southern Europe, the 47-year-old Croatian will set foot in arguably the most […]

Certain fans were not pleased with the officiating in Friday’s Olympics showdown between Switzerland and Canada, and they made their feelings known. People who presumably supported the Swiss national team chucked cups of beer after a missed penalty call on Canadian forward and two-time Stanley Cup champion Sam Bennett, per hockey insider Pierre LeBrun. Tempers […]

Shams Charania has displayed endless ambition in his quest to become one of the top NBA insiders in the world, but he is tempering his expectations a bit before competing in Friday’s All-Star Celebrity Game. While the ESPN reporter flirted with the idea of comparing himself to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, also known […]

Figure skating phenom Ilia Malinin helped the United States win Olympics gold in the team event despite not being at his best, so many fans naturally assumed he could clinch the top medal in men’s singles without performing at his peak. Perhaps that would have been true, but the two-time world champion could not survive […]

Houston Astros third baseman Carlos Correa is exercising caution and choosing not to play for his native Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Six-time Grammy-Award winner Bad Bunny agreed to provide insurance for his fellow Puerto Rican after the three-time All-Star was denied coverage due to his lengthy medical history, but MLB, the […]

New England Patriots fans were not the only ones who winced during Super Bowl 60. Charm City is still reeling after watching former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald lead the Seattle Seahawks to a championship in just his second season as head coach. There was a chance he could have succeeded John Harbaugh. Now, […]

The Czechia men’s ice hockey squad desperately needed a respite after receiving a 5-0 drubbing by Canada on Thursday. Friday’s battle versus France was not exactly a skate in the park, as the Czechs had to work hard for its 6-3 victory, but it allowed the European nation to better demonstrate its skills at the […]

The Big Ten is one of the most influential conferences in the NCAA, alongside the SEC, but it could still face a steep climb in its ongoing pursuit of a 24-team College Football Playoff field. A blueprint for the expanded format, which the league hopes can be implemented by 2029, is being passed around internally, […]

Columbus Blue Jackets fans were probably already frustrated that the NHL season had to pause right when their squad was torching the competition, but that vexation briefly turned to anxiety during Thursday’s Winter Olympics matchup between the United States and Latvia. The underdogs pulled out goalie Elvis Merzlikins at the beginning of the third period, […]

LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double during Thursday’s 124-104 home win over the Dallas Mavericks. He got to share the special moment with his son, but it was not all warm and fuzzy. Bronny James kept the mood light and landed a jab on his father. “Old a** […]

The Dallas Mavericks (19-35) mercifully enter the NBA All-Star break after dropping nine straight games. The saving grace of this miserable season has been their scrappy nature, but the team is growing weaker. Already down rookie phenom Cooper Flagg, Dallas watched both Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall suffer lower-body injuries in Thursday night’s 124-104 road […]