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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 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Denver Nuggets for the second time in seven months, charging back and stealing victory from the grasp of Nikola Jokic and company. Anthony Edwards flashed his killer instinct once again, sinking a go-ahead floater with 25 second left in the game. Rudy Gobert capped off a 10-0 run and sealed […]

Beyond the No. 1 ranking that resides next to their name, the Oregon football Ducks (8-0) are looking like the team to beat right now. They have corrected their early-season stumbles and are thriving on both sides of the ball. What should worry their competition even further is that they might somehow get better for […]

The Dallas Cowboys (3-4) were hoping that their two injured All-Pros would provide vitally needed reinforcements for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Atlanta Falcons (5-3), but alas, the defense will remain woefully undermanned when the team takes the field in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Pass-rusher Micah Parsons and cornerback DaRon Bland are both ruled out for the […]

Less than 18 months removed from winning their first NBA championship in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets are apparently at a crossroads. Michael Porter Jr. touched on that jarring reality, stating that the team’s core could inevitably be modified if it fails to attain another Larry O’Brien Trophy this season. The departure of key supporting […]

One cannot minimize the appeal of a historic $700 million contract, but competing for a championship was a big selling point for Shohei Ohtani last offseason. Ohtani deferred an unprecedented amount of his salary in part to allow the Los Angeles Dodgers the financial flexibility to add to their already vast wealth of talent. The […]

Oklahoma football (4-4) is not adjusting to life in the SEC as they had anticipated, losing their last three games in league play and getting dangerously close to failing to qualify for a bowl game. A meeting with FCS program Maine (4-4) is the perfect reprieve for the desperate and injury-plagued Sooners. Though, as has […]

The brutality of Los Angeles traffic never relents, even on the Dodgers’ big day. As the 2024 MLB champions make their way through the city for the celebratory World Series parade, the buses carrying members of the team, organization, and their families fell victim to the perils of daily travel in LA. “It’s inevitable,” one […]

Following a three-game skid, the Indiana Pacers survived a furious Boston Celtics comeback and defeated the reigning NBA champions in overtime on Wednesday. Surprisingly, they accomplished this feat of grit without Myles Turner manning the low-post area. However, if Rick Carlisle’s group is going to earn their second win in a row, they may need […]

The Baltimore Ravens (5-3) are intent on reestablishing themselves as a genuine force in the AFC after their bitter loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. But that cannot be done without the face of the franchise. Luckily, he is back in action. Lamar Jackson is returning to practice after being sidelined the last […]

Kevin Durant has an up-and-down relationship with NBA fans, particularly those who have an active presence on social media. Well, there are plenty of them who are upset with the future Hall of Famer following the Phoenix Suns’ 125-119 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Bettors who were hoping to hit on their Durant […]

The New York Jets were trending towards another listless offensive performance before awakening in the fourth quarter in their 21-13 victory versus the visiting and depleted Houston Texans. Aaron Rodgers connected with Garrett Wilson on the defining play of the evening, a one-handed 26-yard touchdown reception that had the broadcast booth and fans reminiscing about […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans are celebrating, and so is MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. History may eventually reflect that LA ousted the New York Yankees in fairly straightforward fashion, building a 3-0 World Series lead and winning a championship in five games. But those who emotionally invested in this battle of blue-chip franchises […]