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Will Rogers has had enough of the transfer portal and is opting to stay with Washington football, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The former Mississippi State quarterback switched to the Huskies in mid-December and initially decided to flip teams again after Kalen DeBoer left to become Alabama’s new head coach. He is staying put in Seattle […]

The 2023-24 season was not the smoothest one for tight end Darren Waller or the New York Giants, but rest assured, his personal life is going just fine. Following a viral TikTok video that led to rumors about Waller possibly splitting with his wife, Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum, the 2020 Pro Bowler took […]

There were narratives abound going into the NFL Divisional Round this past weekend, and by and large, they did not disappoint. A 30-year-plus dry spell reached its merciful end, a young quarterback rose to the occasion when it mattered most, a potential dynasty remained intact and a long-suffering fan base was once again brought to […]

Although the Los Angeles Lakers have won four of their last five games, their long-term postseason aspirations remain in jeopardy. Consistency is a big issue that might not go away on a team that always seems to be battling injury problems. The best way to combat fans’ worries could be by making a big splash […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ problems extend beyond just one side of the ball, but the defense is a logical first place to address after an embarrassing effort in their 32-9 loss to the Tampa Buccaneers in the NFL playoffs. They could be looking at an old friend to help get things in order for next season. […]

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown is gaining momentum in the Tennessee Titans’ head coaching search. He is set for an in-person interview with the organization after making a good first impression in his virtual meeting, per NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe. Given the other offensive minds believed to be in the mix for a HC […]

Sunday was supposed to be their time, the moment the Buffalo Bills finally toppled the Kansas City Chiefs on a big stage. A fan base starved for postseason greatness and worn-down by decades of torment was all-too-ready to remove “13 seconds” from their football vocabulary in the AFC Divisional Round. Instead, Orchard Park was left […]

The Chicago Bears appear to be close to making their first significant addition of the offseason, one that will only create more speculation regarding their plans for the No. 1 overall pick. They are “working towards a deal” to bring in Shane Waldron as the team’s new offensive coordinator, according NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Waldron, […]

The awful luck continues for San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel in Saturday’s playoff game versus the Green Bay Packers, as the star wide receiver has been ruled out following another injury, per NFL Network’s Bridget Condon. Samuel suffered a head injury early in the contest before eventually being medically cleared. He went back to the […]

The Houston Texans achieved an incomprehensible one-year turnaround this season and are marching towards a blindingly bright future led by first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans, rookie quarterback CJ Stroud and rookie defensive end Will Anderson Jr. That abundance of optimism, however, is not going to do much to alleviate the immediate disappointment that comes with […]

The Houston Texans vaulted themselves back into their AFC Divisional clash versus the Baltimore Ravens and simultaneously captivated legions of NFL fans after a sensational 67-yard punt return touchdown towards the end of the first half. It is a highlight-reel play that could become even more famous by the time this game ends. The reactions […]

With their playoff hopes dwindling by the day, the New York Islanders are in desperate need of saving this season. The organization and fans hope that the cavalry just arrived, after the team revealed that head coach Lane Lambert has been dismissed and replaced with NHL all-time great Patrick Roy. Fans are going to need […]

In a season full of surprises and emerging stars, no feel-good story has been written quicker than the rise of Jordan Love. The 25-year-old quarterback was looking painfully mediocre through his first eight weeks of the season, with the Green Bay Packers tumbling their way to a second straight losing campaign. Now, they are playing […]

Although Mike McCarthy is returning as the Dallas Cowboys head coach for the 2024-25 season, he should still avoid sitting down anywhere in the team’s facility. Because, based on his latest contract update, the Super Bowl 45 champion’s seat is scorching hot. Or as hot as it can get in Jerry World. Despite a widespread […]

As far as some pundits and fans are concerned, Bill Belichick finds himself in an incomprehensible situation- with something to prove. Six Super Bowl titles as a head coach should speak for itself, but his ugly end with the New England Patriots post-Tom Brady has cast somewhat of a cloud of doubt around his ability […]

For many, the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline is an opportunity for the Chicago Bulls to start fresh. Dealing away All-Star talent for future picks and assets is the surest way to escape this never-ending tunnel of despair. That could be harder to do now, as Zach LaVine is expected to miss a minimum of […]

Baltimore Ravens fans did not get the injury news they were hoping for, with Mark Andrews ruled out for Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round matchup versus the Houston Texans. Reinforcements are coming, however. “The Ravens have activated WR Devin Duvernay and DB Ar’Darius Washington off {Injured Reserve} and both should play against the Texans,” NFL Network’s […]

The Sunshine State is on the NCAA’s radar once again. Florida football is under investigation, according to the Tampa Bay Times’ Matt Baker. This comes about a week after Florida State was sanctioned for violating NIL rules (Name Image Likeness), with offensive coordinator Alex Atkins accused of driving a prospect to a meeting with a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ search for a new head coach is over. In the end, though, it might not have been much of a search at all, as they promote the man whom so many wanted to get the job in the first place. “Raiders are working to finalize a deal to hire Antonio Pierce […]

The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels both know what it is like to lose transcendent star power and are now looking to devise a recovery plan that convinces their respective fans not to riot. That strategy is not working to full effect, with each club having a forgettable offseason to this point. Although […]

Washington Commanders fans are trapped in a time machine, forced to relive an era of football that is but a cruel reminder of the unfulfilled hopes and dreams that come with being a modern supporter of the franchise. Jay Gruden and Robert Griffin III are doing everything in their power to keep them stuck there. […]

Anthony Edwards’ stardom just keeps getting bigger and bigger by the game. After a painfully slow start Thursday night versus the Memphis Grizzlies (15-26), the 22-year-old erupted in the second half and scored 26 of his 28 points to propel the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-11) to a 118-103 victory. There was one moment above all, though, […]

There is more optimism surrounding the New York Knicks than there has been in over a decade. The trio of star point guard Jalen Brunson, polarizing All-NBA talent Julius Randle and the historically-impactful OG Anunoby has put the team in striking distance of the Eastern Conference’s upper-echelon. Though, this is not the time to be […]

Is Michigan basketball barrelling their way towards the end of the Juwan Howard era? The head coach’s seat likely got at least a little hotter after the team’s poor second-half showing against No. 14 Illinois, which turned a competitive contest into an 88-73 blowout loss for the Wolverines. The Fighting Illini got to the free […]

While a narrow home win versus the dreadful Washington Wizards is not worthy of celebration whatsoever, New York Knicks fans have plenty of reasons to smile on this Thursday night. Yes, most revolve around All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson, but a mind-boggling OG Anunoby statistic will have the entire city sending a fruit basket to […]

Penny Hardaway and his Memphis basketball Tigers made some improbable history on Thursday night. Though, it is the kind that will have fans trying hard to keep their dinner down. After completely collapsing at home versus South Florida, Memphis becomes the first AP top-10 team in 14 years to lose after leading by 20 or […]

Although the Chicago White Sox do not look drastically different than they did in 2023, change might be starting to slowly take shape within one of baseball’s most turbulent franchises today. New general manager Chris Getz already signed a strong culture guy in catcher Martin Maldonado this offseason and is expected to shake up the […]

Kalen DeBoer may be the 2023 AP Coach of the Year, an undeniable program igniter and the fastest rising sidelines leader in the sport today, but he is not Nick Saban. Hence, many Alabama football players who originally committed to play for the seven-time national champion are entering the transfer portal. The new man in […]

Despite winning a World Series in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have the reputation of floundering in the playoffs. Their last two showings were particularly disheartening, but the organization responded to its underachievement in a big way this offseason. After adding Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, a club that won […]

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have stolen most of the headlines this offseason, the Atlanta Braves remain the blueprint that major-market sports franchises should probably be following going forward. Their philosophy of locking up young, promising players to long-term contract extensions before their value potentially increases to ungodly amounts allowed them to construct the arguably […]

Joel Embiid took center stage on Tuesday night, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a hard-fought 126-121 win against the defending champion Denver Nuggets. His magnificent, statement-making outing included 41 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, in what was a highly-anticipated showdown with Nikola Jokic. But Embiid was not single-handedly responsible for Philly’s big victory. Tyrese […]

One would assume that all the chatter surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday would revolve around their impressive victory versus the Oklahoma City Thunder the previous night. But unfortunately, a fan encounter involving LeBron James is commanding some attention. It is also forcing a swift response from the people hired to protect the team. […]

Going into Tuesday night’s much-hyped clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets, expectations were somewhat tempered. Joel Embiid returned from a knee injury the previous night after being sidelined for 10 days, so a second game of a back-to-back against Nikola Jokic and the reigning champions could have understandably gone poorly. Instead, he […]

There are multiple NFL franchises currently in the midst of crucial head coaching searches, but the one that could be the most desperate to get it right is the Las Vegas Raiders. They have made the playoffs only twice in the last eight years and have become engulfed by negative optics too frequently in the […]

The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants both made intriguing additions to their pitching staff this past Friday, and now they are coming together to make a minor trade that should ideally get each franchise closer to rounding out its Spring Training roster. New York is sending catcher/outfielder Cooper Hummel to San Fran, per […]

Ohio State football will be entering a new era, as will all of Buckeyes sports when a new athletic director is officially named to replace the retiring Gene Smith this year. It seems the school has found its man. “News: Ohio State is moving toward hiring Texas A&M AD Ross Bjork as its new athletic […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are crawling their way into Raymond James Stadium for Monday’s game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL playoffs. They lost five of their last six contests to forfeit a surefire top-two seed and divisional title, falling backwards into an NFC Wild Card matchup that shouldn’t even be in doubt. But […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ postseason hopes were all but dead with just a couple weeks left in the regular season. Through solid play, composure and remarkable determination they earned their spot in the NFL playoffs. Their fans are displaying the same determination ahead of the team’s AFC Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills. A family […]

The Miami Dolphins went from taking a clear step forward in 2023-24 to being thrust into a question-filled offseason in just a few short weeks. An AFC East collapse and poor NFL playoffs showing in frigid Kansas City forces the organization to enter a deep reflection period. One such matter that must be handled in […]