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Although Cinderella frequently visits the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament, few people expect her to make it over to the College Football Playoff. Upsets are hard-earned on the gridiron, especially in big games. But Kevin Jennings and the SMU Mustangs are determined to squeeze their foot into that glass slipper in frigid Beaver Stadium on […]

The Boston Red Sox may be simmering on the free agent market after failing to sign their top targets, Juan Soto and Max Fried. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow pivoted and completed a trade with the Chicago White Sox for lefty Garrett Crochet. Acquiring Corbin Burnes seems unlikely following the Patrick Sandoval signing, and based […]

Notre Dame and Indiana officially kick-started the expanded College Football Playoff era on Friday night, ushering fans into a whole new viewing experience. It will take many people some time to adjust to the new 12-team format, but the teams themselves should be absolutely delighted by this innovation. Because, no matter the qualms one might […]

While multiple Western Conference teams search for answers, the Dallas Mavericks (17-10) are positioned nicely through the first two months of this season. They sit in fourth place but are only four and a half games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the top spot. A healthy Mavs squad figures to be a force in […]

Do not let his care-free nature and WWE-style theatrics fool you. Pat McAfee did not stumble his way into becoming one of the most popular sports television personalities in the country. It is his raw enthusiasm, undying passion and uncanny ability to connect with people that has helped him craft a wildly successful post-NFL career. […]

While Oregon football awaits the winner of Saturday night’s high-profile matchup between Ohio State and Tennessee, they are taking some time to survey the transfer portal. The Ducks are emerging as the favorite to add a polarizing and talented defensive tackle who has already played for a couple of brand-name programs. On3.com insider Max Torres […]

The theme hovering above University Park’s Beaver Stadium, and much of the opening round of the College Football Playoff, is legitimacy. Neither Penn State nor SMU earned a signature victory before being included in the inaugural 12-team bracket. The Nittany Lions are specifically in the pressure cooker, as they own possibly the clearest path to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs know how to win with a limited offensive arsenal, but they are hoping to be a bit more well-stocked this postseason. Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is set to return from a shoulder injury and make his debut with the team, per Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Brown is being […]

There are three known certainties in life. Death, taxes and a shaky finish to the season for the Arizona Cardinals. The Kyler Murray era is defined by promising beginnings and lackluster conclusions (“How I Met Your Mother” and “Succession” might come to mind for some people). The final three games of the 2024-25 campaign present […]

The debut of Dennis Schroder did not light a spark under the Golden State Warriors (14-12), as they were completely outclassed by the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday night. Stephen Curry lumbered through one of his worst NBA games ever, shooting 0-of-7 from the field in the ugly 144-93 loss. Newcomer Schroder and forward Jonathan Kuminga were […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (19-9) continue to demonstrate why the FedExForum is one of the most difficult places for visiting teams to play in, as they dismantled the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, 144-93. Ja Morant exited in the second half after landing hard on his back and played just 17 minutes, but domination ensued anyway. […]

The Mile High City’s lengthy dry spell is not over yet. With a chance to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since the 2015-16 NFL season, the Denver Broncos (9-6) wilted in the second half and fell to the Los Angeles Chargers, 34-27. A wacky and rare fair-catch free kick dampened a hot […]

The San Antonio Spurs are still trying to figure out how to produce a cohesive attack on a consistent basis, but when it gets a bit dicey on the court, they know they can trust their star to make some sort of an impact. Victor Wembanyama posted a magnificent showing in front of the home […]

The Golden State Warriors (14-12) are trusting Dennis Schroder to give them a new layer on both offense and defense this season. His arrival will ideally allow Stephen Curry to move freely without the ball more frequently, a signature trait that No. 30 cannot showcase as much when he is handling the playmaking duties. Schroder […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have yet to make a true statement this offseason, but they are joining the free agency festivities all the same. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has secured the services of outfielder Max Kepler on a one-year contract worth $10 million, per MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. Phillie Phanatics will argue that the organization […]

Christmas is a time for people to be grateful for the gifts they already have in life, but unfortunately the Detroit Lions seem to have less and less every day. The NFC contender has seen its roster get decimated by injuries throughout the season, and the effects of those absences are starting to show at […]

The consensus is that winning the NBA Cup can provide a critical confidence boost for a young team that is trying to establish itself as a true juggernaut. But one also cannot underestimate the value of falling just short in the NBA Cup. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in Tuesday’s […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo likes to keep his personal life private, but Milwaukee Bucks fans are well aware of how much the 30-year-old superstar values his family. He has used his elite standing within the sports world to help those who matter most to him, including his brothers. After leading the Bucks to a 97-81 win over […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has absorbed plenty of condemnation this season, so maybe he wants to spread the jeer around. While appearing on his weekly spot on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the Super Bowl MVP and four-time regular-season MVP commented on the surprising  amount of Cheeseheads who filled Lumen Field in Sunday night’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (14-11) continued their resurgence on Tuesday night in Las Vegas, vanquishing the young Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5) to capture the 2024 NBA Cup. Giannis Antetokounmpo notched a triple-double of 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists on his way to tournament MVP honors, but it was the champions’ defense that especially made […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, in his own words, is hoping to add to his legacy by winning the 2024 NBA Cup. No matter how the title game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder shakes out, he will have the opportunity to share in more hoops glory with the Milwaukee Bucks. Although few people expect the former Finals MVP […]

David Montgomery is taking a page out of Aidan Hutchinson’s book in the aftermath of his crushing knee injury. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told the media that the veteran running back would undergo season-ending surgery, but Montgomery is not ready to close the door on the 2024-25 NFL campaign. Could a return somehow […]

The union between the New York Yankees and Juan Soto was arranged and only lasted one year, but it was a torrid romance nonetheless. When he decided to jump to the club’s supposedly “lesser sibling” earlier in December, tempers flared. But the Yanks are handling the breakup quite well, judging by their active offseason. The […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is already promised a spot in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, will likely be considered one of the 30 greatest players in NBA history and is swimming in cash. The only question surrounding the one-of-a-kind Milwaukee Bucks superstar is how big his imprint on the sport will wind up being when […]

The Chicago Bulls (11-15) are being plagued by a worryingly similar problem during the 2024-25 NBA season, as they retain their residency in No Man’s Land. Though, upon entering the United Center, it is obvious that one major feature of the organization has been refurbished. And it goes by the name of Zach LaVine. The […]

The Colorado football community should be brimming with jubilation after posting a 9-3 campaign and seeing wide receiver/cornerback hybrid Travis Hunter become only the second Buffaloes player to win the Heisman Trophy. But the celebratory mood is being halted by a surprising defection. Linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green is transferring, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and […]

The frustration that NFL fans feel toward officiating decisions is starting to turn into bewilderment, or even exhaustion. It is becoming tougher to clearly enforce rules, as defensive players find themselves under intense scrutiny for every movement. A controversial penalty in a Week 15 game between the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots has many […]

The Denver Broncos (9-5) are on the verge of completing a terrific turnaround and ending an eight-year postseason drought after Sunday’s 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts (6-8). Their aspirations go beyond just making the playoffs, but they need Patrick Surtain II to be healthy in order to become a true AFC disruption. The star […]

While there have been a plethora of twists and turns this season, the Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) are advancing toward the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The path to Super Bowl 59 will likely go through Arrowhead Stadium. But Patrick Mahomes’ latest ankle injury could complicate matters a bit, especially when considering KC’s upcoming […]

Move over Toronto Blue Jays, you have company. The Boston Red Sox joined their American League East roommate and foe in the undesirable “spurned by superstars” club after failing to sign either Juan Soto or Max Fried. They did not tend to their heartbreak for long, however. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow directed his attention […]

The Tennessee men’s basketball team and Rick Barnes are still striving for that elusive national championship banner, and if they are ever going to obtain it, they will need unflappable composure. While it is far from March, Jordan Gainey and the No. 1  Volunteers exhibited amazing tenacity in their epic, hard-earned 66-64 road win versus […]

Following months of anticipation and endless debates, Colorado wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter is officially the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner. The sensational talent beats out running back Ashton Jeanty and quarterbacks Cam Ward and Dillon Gabriel to seize the most coveted individual prize in college sports. Those four athletes comprised a scintillating crop of […]

Two-way phenom Travis Hunter is often singled out for his swagger, but Boise State juggernaut Ashton Jeanty is oozing with confidence himself. The 2024 Maxwell Award recipient strongly believes he deserves to hoist the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, even though Hunter is considered to be the favorite. Jeanty is conducting himself like the man […]

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) are not merely playing for moral victories in the final month of the 2024-25 NFL season. Head coach Antonio Pierce is trying to retain his job going into next year. So although fans may be rooting hard for the Silver and Black to get the No. 1 overall draft pick, […]

In theory, the misery for Dallas Cowboys fans should be over this year. A heartbreaking and season-crushing loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football essentially signals the end of any reasonable playoff speculation. But the players themselves obviously still have something worth fighting for in the final four games– their pride. Trevon Diggs […]

New Mexico football believes it has found the man who can lift the program back into relevance, but they had to continue the harsh cycle of college sports in order to secure him. After losing Bronco Mendenhall to Utah State earlier in December, the Lobos have successfully persuaded Jason Eck to leave Idaho to become […]

The Athletics do not just have a new home. They have a completely new mindset. The notoriously frugal organization is finalizing a trade with fellow small-market MLB franchise, the Tampa Bay Rays, that will net them left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs and a player to be named later, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Rays president of […]

The Houston Astros made all their skeptics look silly last season after overcoming a rough start to win yet another American League West title. It is therefore risky to assume the empire is crumbling following their decision to trade All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs for All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes, first-round […]

The Boston Red Sox were finally able to light a spark in the offseason, and they used a familiar match to do it. In a throwback to the 2016 Chris Sale trade, the front office acquired another left-handed starting pitcher from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon. Garrett Crochet is being charged with restoring […]