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Miami Dolphins All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill is denying accusations that he “forcefully and purposefully” shoved a woman, thereby breaking her leg, per ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques and Adam Schefter. A civil lawsuit was filed against him in Broward County, Florida on Feb. 23. The alleged incident took place last June at Hill’s home after the […]

There are multiple Western Conference teams playing well lately, but none were on a more dominant stretch entering Thursday than the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led squad had won six games in a row, all by double-digits, and were poised to snag another one versus the lowly San Antonio Spurs. The cellar dwellers had […]

The New York Knicks’ triumphant NBA trade deadline day on Feb. 8 feels like it was years ago following their recent run of misfortune. Injuries have decimated this hopeful group and pushed it closer to the danger zone, also known as the NBA Play-In Tournament picture. The team’s troubles persisted on Thursday night. The surging […]

It is normal to have confidence leading up to the NFL Draft, but cornerback prospect Terrion Arnold is already envisioning a bust of himself being made for enshrinement in Canton, Ohio. The former Alabama football star surely caught the attention of scouts with his bold assertion. “I’m getting that golden jacket- I’m talking about the […]

Almost three years have passed since the San Francisco 49ers boldly traded up to select quarterback Trey Lance with the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft. In that time, he has played in just eight games while completing 56 passes. Lance’s career is defined by injuries and hypothetical scenarios. But it’s not over […]

Iowa women’s basketball obviously knew this day was coming, but they were hoping to delay the inevitable for one more year. The phenomenal Caitlin Clark is officially declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft, where she will almost certainly be selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever. The decision, however, is sparking […]

With Kirk Cousins set to become a free agent and Justin Jefferson seeking a massive contract extension, there could be some changes on the Minnesota Vikings offense. A major one is already taking effect. Alexander Mattison has been told that the team is releasing him, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 25-year-old running back’s insufficient […]

Antonio Pierce has a bunch of supporters, as was obvious in the lead-up to him being officially promoted to full-time head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. But not everyone strongly believes in him. Former NFL executive and general manager Michael Lombardi is seemingly expressing doubt about his vision for the franchise. Specifically, he is […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 2023-24 campaign became an abject failure when they lost a record-tying 28 games in a row, but there are some positives that can carry into next year and finally yield some genuine team progress. Despite an embarrassing 9-49 record, the youth movement is slowly starting to take shape in the second half […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be thrust under the microscope all yearlong, but the only time period that truly matters for this World Series or bust ballclub is October. Though, with the number of virtuosos on the roster, remaining indifferent for the entire regular season is simply not feasible. It becomes near-impossible with Shohei Ohtani […]

Although he possesses a number of skills and accolades that will cement him as one of the greatest NBA players of all-time, the most notable aspect of LeBron James’ legendary career might be his longevity. No one has maintained this level of play at 39 years of age. James’ inexplicable evasion of Father Time is […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard is dropping a major bombshell on the California real estate industry. He is listing his LA penthouse for $6.5 million, via Joe Pompliano, which would actually incur a loss of roughly $200 thousand. Do not be alarmed Clippers fans, the two-time Finals MVP is not pushing his way off […]

When a team’s year ends in ruins or in gut-wrenching fashion, a big offseason is essential. The Los Angeles Chargers hired Jim Harbaugh and the Dallas Cowboys could target a Pro Bowl running back, but what will the Jacksonville Jaguars have up their sleeve after their late-season disintegration? Well, part of the plan could entail […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans were startled on Tuesday afternoon when Karl-Anthony Towns was listed as a sudden scratch for the team’s home matchup versus the San Antonio Spurs due to a personal matter. Following the news of his absence, the four-time All-Star took to social media to speak on a recent tragedy that happened in his […]

The Dallas Cowboys are limping into another offseason with the stench of disappointment growing more intolerable by the year in Jerry World. Genuine championship aspirations cannot exist in this fan base until the team proves it in the playoffs. As Aaron Sorkin brilliantly writes in “A Few Good Men,” everything else is just smoke-filled coffeehouse […]

The NFL has made safety a top priority in recent years, with concussion protocol commanding significant focus the last season and a half. This year, the league has its sights set on banning the hip-drop tackle from the game. The technique in question occurs when a defender grabs an offensive player from behind or the […]

When looking at the Chicago Cubs’ 2023 season from afar, one could have been quite pleased by the overall progress they made. The team won nine more games than it did the previous year and boasted a National League Central-best +96 run-differential. The organization demanded drastic change, though. A late-season collapse cost the Cubs a […]

The Miami Heat (31-25) are rarely in optimal condition during the NBA regular season. That is just a fact of life South Beach has come to accept over the last few years, which is much easier to do after two recent Finals appearances. The injury bug continues to feast on this squad in 2023-24, with […]

Many believe NBA officials give some players the benefit of the doubt when making a foul call, but that is probably not a perk afforded to the outspoken and controversial Draymond Green. The Golden State Warriors forward was on the unfortunate end of a missed call late in the team’s 119-103 loss to Nikola Jokic […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a hub of hype for the last few months, and anticipation is only building during spring training. At long last, fans will get to see Yoshinobu Yamamoto start a game while wearing the Dodger Blue. The Japanese star will make his Cactus League debut this Wednesday, Feb. 28 against […]

Because he lacks remarkable athleticism and frequently looks red in the face, it is easy to misidentify Nikola Jokic as being out of shape. The on-court results say otherwise, though, which is something Draymond Green can attest to after the Denver Nuggets (39-19) defeated the Golden State Warriors (29-27) Sunday night. The lauded defender was […]

Many of the best prospects are currently gathering in Indianapolis, Indiana before the start of the NFL Combine, in the hopes of embarking on a life-changing journey that could culminate this April. But there is a significant absence. Former Ohio State football superstar Marvin Harrison Jr. is deviating from tradition. The consensus No. 1 wide […]

Andy Reid will not be singing his swan song quite yet. Although the legendary head coach is turning 66 in March, he is in no rush to abandon the demanding NFL sidelines for a cozy retirement based on the latest reports. Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs are set to begin negotiations on a contract […]

There is usually a reasonable explanation for why things go awry for a team, but the downfall of USC basketball during the 2023-24 season is a bit more complicated. Top-ranked freshman Isiah Collier missed a month due to injury, but the Trojans were already 8-8 at the time. Accommodating three-high profile guards is obviously challenging […]

Who’s ready for some good old fashioned spring training overreactions? There is no team that will be more meticulously examined and nitpicked in 2024 than the Los Angeles Dodgers. A supremely talented roster breeds unmatched national exposure, which extends even to exhibition games. Tyler Glasnow took his turn in the limelight on Saturday, but he […]

Barring the miraculous, the Atlanta Hawks’ 2023-24 season will be an undeniable failure. The lone motivating factor in this dreary campaign is the NBA Play-In Tournament, which the team is presently slotted in for as the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference. But the latest news threatens to even rip away that unsettling consolation […]

Considering how the season started for Draymond Green, it might be wise for him to avoid the spotlight off the court. But laying low is not an approach the heart and soul of the Golden State Warriors is interested in taking. Having a podcast only encourages him to indulge in those mischievous impulses. Fans know […]

LIV Golf has accomplished several of the goals it set for itself upon forming two and a half years ago, doling out insane sums of money to secure some of the biggest names in the sport and seeing Brooks Koepka successfully represent the alternative league with a PGA Championship victory. But it is still not […]

It remains to be seen if the Atlanta Braves made big enough moves this past offseason following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ shopping spree. Adding Chris Sale does not exactly make this pitching staff less of a wildcard, as more stable options like Sonny Gray opted to sign elsewhere in free agency. There is one proven […]

Golf is lauded as a sport of supreme concentration and sophistication, but when an underdog tale is etched in the greens for fans around the globe to see, the game will resonate through the screen. Those emotions run even deeper for Uganda, a nation that is currently celebrating the improbable journey of one of its […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ social media department is prepared to go to war with Stephen A. Smith and are using the First Take star’s past as a means to do it. In retaliation to Smith’s latest rant about Zion Williamson’s weight, the team’s X account compiled a lowlight reel of the pundit’s athletic follies. During […]

Now that Bill Belichick is officially off the coaching carousel this offseason and will not be leading a team from the sidelines for the first time since 1991, many football fans are eager to know what the all-time great has planned for the immediate future. Naturally, his son, Steve Belichick, is being questioned on the […]

Demand and anticipation tend to outweigh all else. Consumers might not quibble too much about visuals and gameplay features on EA Sports’ College Football 25 because they have been clamoring for the classic video game’s return since it was discontinued more than a decade ago. The College Football Players Association is not letting the excitement […]

Three members of the University of Wyoming swimming and diving team tragically died in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon, per gowyo.com. The fatal accident occurred on U.S. Highway 287 in northern Colorado, approximately 10 miles south of the border between Wyoming and Colorado. Sophomore Charlie Clark and junior Luke Slabber of the men’s team […]

It can be a tough adjustment for teams in their first game after the NBA All-Star break, but the Dallas Mavericks (33-23) did not look rusty whatsoever. On the contrary, they continue to play at an elite level. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 60 points and the defense did its job in a […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and triple-doubles are equivalent to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at this point. They are quite ordinary. Though, many will agree that it is still a classic combination that usually leaves them satisfied. The franchise pillar treated Ball Arena to a truly special outing on Thursday, punishing the Washington Wizards’ […]

The good vibes in the Chase Center are continuing out of the All-Star break, as the Golden State Warriors (28-26) took advantage of LeBron James’ absence and rolled over the Los Angeles Lakers (30-27), 128-110. Draymond Green perfectly summed up how the Dubs were feeling Thursday night after securing the victory. “Ohhhh, sometimes. I can […]

Angel Reese dove right into the chaos Wednesday night after Tyrell Ward stunned Kentucky and lifted the LSU men’s basketball team to a heart-stopping home win following an unforgettable buzzer-beater. Thursday, the 2023 NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player rode that adrenaline high and dished out a memorable outing of her own. Reese led the No. […]

LeBron James caught some flack for his controversial decision to play in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game after missing the Los Angeles Lakers’ last game before the break. He logged 14 minutes and apparently further aggravated his ankle injury, leaving him on the bench for Thursday’s road game versus the Golden State Warriors. He still […]