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There have already been a few surprises in the NBA this season, most notably the combustion of the Philadelphia 76ers and the 8-10 start by the feisty Brooklyn Nets, but the campaign is unfortunately going as anticipated for the Washington Wizards (2-14). The beleaguered franchise is alone in last place with a 2-14 record, suffering […]

Almost three weeks after taking down North Carolina at Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas basketball (6-0) outlasted the other prominent program in the Tar Heel State. The Jayhawks dug deep and defeated the dynamic Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils, 75-72, in Terry’s Chocolate Vegas Showdown on Tuesday. Beyond the actual outcome, what is most impressive […]

One of the greatest coaches in men’s college basketball history still has plenty of love for the program he manned for more than 40 years. Mike Krzyzewski, commonly referred to as Coach K, is watching the Duke basketball Blue Devils battle the Kansas Jayhawks in Terry’s Chocolate Vegas Showdown in T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday night. […]

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks both find themselves in a sticky situation this offseason. They should be motivated to modify their rosters after missing the playoffs in 2024, but each club is saddled with an issue that could stymie any potential free agency pursuits they wish to embark on this winter. Cubs outfielder Cody […]

There is not much the Dallas Cowboys (4-7) can do to inspire genuine optimism at this time. The team’s win over the Washington Commanders is arguably garnering less attention than its near-collapse and its opponent’s mishaps. One of the most popular brands in sports does not even seem to be a focal point anymore. Cooper […]

The Sacramento Kings (8-10) are plunging down the Western Conference standings, as they struggle to find answers in the first quarter of the 2024-25 season. The front office is hoping that another veteran presence can help bring an end to the team’s four-game losing streak. Free agent Jae Crowder is on the verge of agreeing […]

The Sacramento Kings (8-9) could use a jolt after dropping three straight games, all of which coming against teams they are supposed to be above on the NBA hierarchy this season. Luckily for fans, reinforcements are arriving immediately. Malik Monk is expected to return for Monday night’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder (12-4), according […]

Many perceive the Denver Broncos (7-5) to be a fairly easy team to catch in the AFC Wild Card race. A 29-19 win versus the Las Vegas Raiders this past Sunday will probably not change that viewpoint, but the play and actions of Bo Nix should have fans re-evaluating this team. The rookie quarterback completed […]

When a player publicly expresses their frustration with a teammate for a subpar performance, they better be prepared to be held accountable for their own shortcomings. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who had a fiery and viral dispute with kicker Jake Moody and long snapper Taybor Pepper a few weeks ago after three […]

Alabama football fans are waiting to learn of the Crimson Tide’s fate after Saturday’s potentially back-breaking loss to Oklahoma, but the status of a star defensive player is already known. And it is not good. Deontae Lawson suffered a significant, season-ending leg injury versus the Sooners, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The junior linebacker exited […]

The New York Jets invested substantial resources and energy into restoring the glory days, but in a twist of irony, they are sinking further into irrelevance. So, it is only natural that the organization calls upon someone who contributed to the last successful run of Gang Green football. “Jets are retaining The 33rd Team to […]

Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason is recovering and resting at home after suffering an accident on Saturday. The 47-year-old, who has been battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for more than a decade, is relieved to be moving past the incident. “Steve had an accident exiting his van yesterday to speak at the Gleason […]

A Philadelphia Eagles great and fan favorite might have just played his last snap of professional football. Following Sunday’s 37-20 victory versus the Los Angeles Rams, veteran defensive end Brandon Graham informed reporters that he tore his triceps and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. While he did not speak in-depth about his […]

The Miami Dolphins (5-6) are quietly climbing up the AFC ladder, pulling closer to the final Wild Card slot after decimating the New England Patriots, 34-15, in Week 12. It was only a few weeks ago that the team was contemplating trading one of its most reliable defensive players. Following a third consecutive win, management […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold gutted through the end of Sunday’s dramatic 30-27 overtime victory against the Chicago Bears, returning to the field after briefly leaving with a foot injury in the fourth quarter. His head coach, Kevin O’Connell, used a simple system to see how he was feeling. “When Darnold went back in, O’Connell […]

Although it may seem like Rutgers basketball has truly arrived due to the blinding star power it is carrying with them this season, the team still has to prove it can take care of business on the hardwood. One of the players who emanates said star power made a critical mistake in Sunday’s 79-77 loss […]

Baker Mayfield has come a long way with his throwing mechanics and accuracy during his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it is his resilience that has allowed him to revive his NFL career and rise toward the upper echelon of quarterbacks. His supreme toughness was on full display in Sunday’s 30-7 win against […]

Baker Mayfield’s football journey has been a humbling and fairly improbable experience, but you may not know it based on his most recent celebration. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback executed a gutsy and remarkable rush into the end zone during the first half of Sunday’s game versus the New York Giants to put his team […]

Simone Biles has seen husband Jonathan Owens endure more gut-wrenching blows with the Chicago Bears (4-6) during the 2024-25 campaign than he did with the Green Bay Packers last season, so she is bound to erupt when he makes a big play for his embattled squad. The Minnesota Vikings (8-2) marched right down the field […]

The Arizona Cardinals (6-4) are looking like the team many fans expected to see when Kyler Murray first arrived in the NFL more than five years ago. They are riding a four-game winning streak heading into an important Week 12 road game against the Seattle Seahawks (5-5), as they try to strengthen their hold on […]

If one were to take a quick peak at the field storming that occurred at the end of No. 21 Arizona State’s 28-23 win over No. 14 BYU, they would simply surmise that Mount America Stadium was the site of a jubilant celebration. It is a bit more complicated than that, however. Tempers flared in […]

Not too long ago, Florida football was a punchline and Billy Napier was considered to be a dead man walking. Now, they have just taken a fatal bite out of an SEC squad’s season for the second week in a row. Despite being big underdogs at home against the soaring Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday […]

The last 20 minutes of Saturday’s showdown in Mountain America Stadium encapsulated what is transpiring in the Big 12 Conference– complete chaos. Arizona State football (9-2) continued its watershed 2024 campaign with a 28-23 victory versus No. 14 BYU (9-2) on Saturday, but a momentous feat could have possibly turned into an absolute nightmare. Following […]

When a quarterback compiles a 24-44-1 record and more than 70 turnovers in 70 regular season games, he does not usually get to map out his immediate future. Daniel Jones is not a typical signal-caller, though. He parlayed a promising campaign and superb playoff performance into a four-year, $160 million contract in 2023 (not all […]

Odell Beckham Jr. appears to be drawing closer to the end of his NFL career following a quiet first six games with the Miami Dolphins this season, but a notable anniversary is giving him the chance to relive his electric rookie campaign. On Nov. 23, 2014, the then-New York Giants phenom linked up with Eli […]

The build-up to the fall of Daniel Jones was a lengthy one, as fans trudged through 10 weeks of uninspiring New York Giants football before head coach Brian Daboll finally made a quarterback switch. Once fan favorite Tommy DeVito was named the starter, the official conclusion of the Jones-Giants saga came shockingly quick. New York […]

Ole Miss star wide receiver Tre Harris reminded fans what they have been missing for more than a month after scoring a 43-yard touchdown in the second quarter of Saturday’s road game against Florida, but misfortune has painfully struck again. Harris aggravated the groin/hip injury that sidelined him for the Rebels’ last three games and […]

Jameis Winston is doing his part to give Cleveland Browns fans a reason to watch football games this season, posting two big outings in the last three weeks. He led the team to its best win of the year, throwing for 334 yards and three touchdowns against the Baltimore Ravens at the end of October. […]

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 […]