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The Memphis Grizzlies showed their teeth and played with plenty of verve on Tuesday night, displaying a brand of basketball that reminded fans how exciting this team can be when it is clicking. Those emotions were suppressed by crushing disappointment in the end, however, as talented rookie guard VJ Edgecombe drained a 3-pointer to lift […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not have the birthday game he hoped for on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons, but he did manage to showcase his impressive conditioning and physique at 41 years of age. During a somewhat frenetic sequence in the third quarter, Luka Doncic delivered a perfect bounce pass to […]

USC football fans had good reason to be optimistic about the program after the Trojans won 11 games during Lincoln Riley’s first year at the helm. Their confidence rattled a bit, however, following a fourth-quarter collapse versus Tulane in the Cotton Bowl. Fast forward past a few disappointing seasons, and it seemed like the team […]

The Denver Nuggets navigated what could have been a disastrous transition period last season after firing both general manager Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone in April. They pushed the Oklahoma City Thunder to a Game 7 in the Western Conference Semifinals and ended their campaign with some needed momentum. They then answered fans’ […]

The Detroit Pistons (24-8) have seen their lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference shrink to just one game after dropping their last two contests. The last thing they need right now is an injury to a starter. But when it rains, it pours. Tobias Harris suffered a hip sprain in the […]

The Dallas Cowboys appear to be sprinting toward a new era after releasing former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs, but owner/general manager Jerry Jones made some remarks that have fans feeling like they are still trapped in 2025. When asked if he plans to negotiate with forthcoming free agent George Pickens directly or through his agent, […]

Tiger Woods and Lane Kiffin have quite a bit in common. They each attended California-based universities around the same time, have polarizing personalities, draw plenty of buzz to their respective sports and have both struggled with loyalty. The two men also share another similarity as of Dec. 30. The all-time great golfer celebrated his birthday […]

The San Francisco 49ers (12-4) managed to outlast the Chicago Bears in a Sunday Night Football shootout without George Kittle, but they may need the star tight end if they are going to survive the Seattle Seahawks’ top-notch defense on Saturday. While there are some injury updates worth monitoring coming out of Tuesday, fans received […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. was supposed to have a straightforward path to success. The second-generation wide receiver and two-time All-American left Ohio State with 2,613 yards receiving yards and 31 touchdowns to his name and entered the NFL as one of the most lauded pass-catching prospects in recent memory. He has walked a gravelly road to […]

There is plenty to celebrate in The 6 this season. Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes are forming a mighty impactful duo, young players like Colin Murray-Boyles and Jamal Shead are providing valuable contributions off the bench and the team is only a game out of third place in the Eastern Conference. Following a rough couple […]

The Baltimore Ravens squandered the opportunity to control their own fate after losing three of four games, forcing them to rely on a last-place squad and fierce divisional rival to receive one last shot at a playoff berth. They dismantled the Green Bay Packers, on the strength of a colossal Derrick Henry performance, and proceeded […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ solid start to the 2025-26 NHL season has faded from memory following an abysmal December that saw the squad lose eight straight games. The recent slide further incentivizes president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas to prioritize a big-picture outlook for the franchise. In other words, the Pens are focused on stockpiling young […]

There are several upper-tier MLB free agents still available in the final days of 2025, but they know how this industry works and are probably feeling fairly comfortable heading into the new year. Japanese players like Tatsuya Imai do not have that luxury. The right-handed pitcher only has until Jan. 2 to sign with a […]

International players have reigned atop the league rankings for a few years now, raking in MVP awards, NBA Finals trophies and a number of other accolades. Their supremacy is stretching into the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. The first round of fan votes were revealed on Monday, and they should make Europeans very proud. Los Angeles […]

For many, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is still the guy who touted Scottie Barnes as the future face of the NBA in a postgame diatribe against officiating. He is gaining recognition for much more than a viral clip now, however. Although his team has struggled in December, it sits in fourth place in […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and unpredictability go hand in hand. Whether it be his health status or sponsorship dealings, the two-time NBA Finals MVP frequently keeps fans on their toes. One area where he clearly likes to maintain consistency is his hairstyle. Despite occasionally sporting some changes in the summer, Leonard usually keeps […]

Dennis Schroder prides himself on consistently bringing intensity to the court, but he was unable to rattle Luka Doncic on Sunday night. The Sacramento Kings point guard directed some strong words at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar while his team was shooting free throws, which might have gotten under the skin of other players. Doncic […]

Jaden McDaniels is best known for his defense, but the Minnesota Timberwolves forward can still unleash plenty of offensive firepower on a given night. He showcased stellar instincts and strength in Saturday’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets. Seventh-year center Nic Claxton can unfortunately attest to the man’s skills. During a sloppy sequence, Terance Mann broke […]

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was incredibly active during his first two years on the job, but he is seemingly implementing his own vision for the franchise this offseason. That vision has included a number of tough goodbyes. Fans will shed most of their tears for Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and […]

Clinging to life, the Baltimore Ravens (7-8) will have to square off with the Green Bay Packers (9-5-1) in Lambeau Field without the face of their franchise. Lamar Jackson has been officially ruled out for Saturday night’s must-win clash, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The two-time MVP-winning quarterback exited last Sunday’s loss to the New […]

Physical defense is the identity of the 2025-26 Houston Texans, so it goes without saying how costly a Kamari Lassiter injury could be for the team. The second-year cornerback went down in the second quarter of Saturday’s road game versus the Los Angeles Chargers, grabbing at his knee in obvious discomfort. He limped off the […]

The Green Bay Packers must juggle competing for a divisional title with getting themselves healthy for the playoffs. Some might argue it is wise to take caution with injury-prone wide receiver Christian Watson, but it is also important for him to be sharp for when The Green and Gold are in do-or-die games in January. […]

Vanderbilt basketball (12-0) just saw its dream season hit a snag. Fifth-year senior Frankie Collins has a torn meniscus and will be sidelined indefinitely, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. Fans will be happy to know that he did undergo successful surgery, but this is obviously brutal news for all involved. Collins played for Michigan, Arizona […]

Try telling Drake London the Atlanta Falcons’ season is over. The team’s number one wide receiver is not interested in shutting it down and pressing the reset button. He returned to action in Week 16 after missing four games with a knee injury and is intent on finishing the year on the field with the […]

LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin is still getting the hang of grocery shopping in Baton Rouge, but the man knows how to recruit talent. He will need to put his skills to good use following the latest news. Tigers left tackle Tyree Adams is entering the transferring portal, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. […]

The Indianapolis Colts (8-7) could very well be out of the running for a playoff berth by the time they take the field versus the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon, but the team is still working furiously to put together a viable roster before opening kickoff. Indy made a number of moves on Saturday. Defensive […]

Dave Portnoy is always going to pour it on thick when it comes to the University of Michigan. The man pontificates on the Wolverines like no other, which is a big reason why FOX Sports is now in business with Barstool Sports. But he is turning it up a notch following the news that Kyle […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets capped off the Christmas Day slate in style, collectively putting forth a matchup that seemed best suited for the NBA playoffs. Arguably the game’s most underrated rivalry today, the two squads each pulled off tremendous comebacks and raised their level of play when it mattered most. Anthony Edwards and […]

Despite residing in the weak NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons (6-9) have been eliminated from playoff contention for weeks. Injuries, coaching and poor performance have all thrust the franchise into a terribly uncertain position heading into the offseason. Ownership has a myriad of questions to answer, and they are all bound to cause discomfort. Before […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) may not need to beat the Cleveland Browns (3-12) in order to secure their spot in the playoffs this weekend, but they want to maintain their momentum regardless. The AFC North leaders scored 84 points in their last three games combined, showing new life on offense. The defense is improving as […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson inspired a considerable amount of optimism after arriving in town, but few people expected the squad to be vying for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. He has already revived the franchise, but with questions surrounding the playoff picture, nobody should be content with just a postseason berth. […]

The Indianapolis Colts (8-7) are the only team competing for a Wild Card slot in both conferences entering Week 17, but their already slim playoff chances just incurred a massive blow. They are placing stalwart defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on season-ending injured reserve, according to the Indianapolis Star’s Joel A. Erickson. He aggravated the herniated […]

There has been little the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) can count on over the last few weeks, but left tackle Tristan Wirfs has remained a constant during the team’s second three-game losing streak since November. The two-time First-Team All-Pro has done his best to prop up what has been an inconsistent and depleted offensive line […]

Everyone is in agreement that the Texas offense requires a tune-up in 2026, but there was debate about if personnel changes were needed or if scheming adjustments would suffice. Well, it has become clear by now that the Longhorns’ roster will be quite different next season. They will have almost an entirely new backfield following […]

Although Anthony Edwards has resisted the idea of becoming the next face of the NBA, he certainly embraces being the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Confronting likely defeat during the fourth quarter, the 24-year-old guard took over and boosted his team into overtime. Edwards dropped 11 points in the final 3:01 of the contest, including […]

If Kansas City Chiefs great Travis Kelce could dream up the perfect last home game of his Hall of Fame NFL career, he probably would not have guessed that it would unfold like Thursday’s 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. Although fiancée Taylor Swift was in attendance, the three-time Super Bowl champion did not have […]

The Houston Texans (10-5) have turned themselves into a legitimate AFC contender after winning seven consecutive games, but all of their momentum could come to a screeching halt if their offensive line regresses back to its previously putrid form. Third-year quarterback CJ Stroud will need to have his wits about him when he faces the […]

If Los Angeles Lakers fans experienced any Christmas cheer this year, it did not come during the team’s home game versus the Houston Rockets. LA lost its third straight contest, falling 119-96 on Thursday, and it also lost one of its most important players. Austin Reaves exited the court early after aggravating his calf injury. […]

The Minnesota Vikings knew they would need to rely heavily on their defense in order to beat the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, but few fans could have genuinely predicted the dominant outing they were treated to on Thursday. The home team forced a mind-boggling six turnovers en route to a 23-10 victory, officially ending […]