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As if it wasn’t bad enough to see their head coach leave for a longtime conference rival, Arizona football fans must now prepare to also bid farewell to a key player. Running back Jonah Coleman is entering the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.com. “I love you Tucson forever,” Coleman posted on X […]

Pleasantries tend to be absent in the playoffs, especially when a fan base is hoping to witness its first postseason victory in 32 years. Therefore, a hero’s welcome for Matthew Stafford was unlikely to occur when the Detroit Lions hosted the Los Angeles Rams for an NFC Wild Card matchup on Sunday night. The longtime […]

A punchline no more. The Detroit Lions, one of the most beaten down franchises in all of sports, finally know what it’s like to taste postseason success in the 21st Century, after holding off the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card Round on Sunday. The long-suffering and tremendously-patient crowd that packed Ford Field […]

The Detroit Lions and their fans were starving for an NFL playoffs victory going into Sunday night, but they were well-fed by the end of their hard-fought, drought-ending NFC Wildcard victory. Dan Campbell’s gutsy group edged out the Los Angeles Rams, 24-23, to earn the right to host another postseason game next weekend against either […]

The Los Angeles Rams sacrificed a ton to win Super Bowl 56, and they paid the price last season. The hard times were not supposed to stop there, though. An aging quarterback, a broken offensive line and an injury-plagued star wide receiver painted a murky picture for the immediate future. Throw in the uncertainty surrounding […]

Miami football has finally found their new quarterback, but they had to swipe him from the grasp of the NFL to do so. Former Washington State standout Cameron Ward announced on social media that he is no longer declaring for the draft and is instead committing to play for head coach Mario Cristobal and the […]

The New York Knicks (22-16) have firmly established themselves as a fixture in the Eastern Conference playoff picture as they seek their second consecutive winning season. The goal, however, is to definitively prove they can hang with top-tier competition when it matters most. Although more help will probably be needed to meet that end, such […]

Quarterback Joe Flacco could be in for a tough rest of the game after the latest Cleveland Browns injury update. Two-time First-Team All-Pro guard Joel Bitonio suffered an ankle injury in the AFC Wild Card game versus the Houston Texans and headed to the locker room, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. He is questionable […]

The Dawg Pound is reaching thunderous levels of excitement ahead of the Cleveland Browns’ AFC Wild Card clash with the Houston Texans on Saturday. The entire city is showing its support for the team, including a local star athlete. Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had a message for the Browns a little before the […]

Few MLB franchises have earned more benefit of the doubt than the St. Louis Cardinals. Their penchant for defying the odds and snagging a playoff berth has fueled the exasperation of rival fans for more than 20 years. Though, this model of competency and consistency suffered a rare crack in 2023. The Cards finished in […]

Actor Jonathan Majors has lost another significant role following his conviction for reckless assault in the third degree and harassment. He will no longer be portraying Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman in an upcoming film, per Variety’s William Earl. The story, which carried the working title “48 Hours In Vegas,” revolved around the colorful personality’s […]

The judge has yet to make a ruling on Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr.’s request for a temporary restraining order against the school, which would enable him to return to the court, per 247 Sports’ Joey Wagner. The highly-lauded prospect was charged with rape at the end of 2023 and subsequently suspended by the […]

The last thing the ice-cold Philadelphia Eagles need days before a road playoff matchup versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is more distractions. Whether he intended to or not, AJ Brown is causing a stir among fans after his latest social media activity. The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver “deleted all Eagles-related content from his Instagram,” […]

The clock is starting to tick on the Atlanta Hawks, as well as a few teams that could be itching to make a move before the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline. Dejounte Murray is and will continue to be a hot topic in the lead-up to that date. In fact, the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

Chronic injury issues have made it tough for the Dallas Mavericks to retain a consistent form, and yet, they are still 23-16 and only four games out of first place in the Western Conference. They will be tested with more adversity Saturday night, though, with Luka Doncic sitting out for the second consecutive game with […]

Kalen DeBoer is on the verge of bidding Washington football farewell, as the 2023 AP Coach of the Year negotiates a contract to replace Nick Saban at Alabama. But the Huskies are not going down without a fierce fight. “Washington made a strong push to keep Kalen DeBoer, attempting to make him one of the […]

Player unity is a powerful thing. And the longer the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coaching search stretches out, the harder it will be for owner Mark Davis to ignore it. Another member of the team is voicing his support for Antonio Pierce, and doing it in an extremely straightforward and concise way. Maxx Crosby took […]

After suffering an injury that many initially worried could be career-threatening, Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has officially returned to practice, per the team. This is great news for both the former All-Pro and the AFC’s No. 1 seed, as they take this bye week to get fully healthy and prepared for the playoffs. […]

The Washington Commanders have crossed off the first major item on their offseason check list after hiring Adam Peters to be their new general manager, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The executive has been instrumental in helping the San Francisco 49ers build arguably the most impressive roster in the NFL. Commanders owner Josh Harris earnestly hopes […]

The biggest and most scrutinized job opening in all of college sports does not look like it is going to be filled by Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian. That is, if you read into the recent social media posts issued by him and his wife. “It’s a great day to be a Longhorn!!,” the Big […]

Pressure piles on the Boston Red Sox with each passing day in MLB free agency. Ownership has made an effort to target high-caliber talent but has been unable to land any big names this offseason. The club is, however, leading the chase for an All-Star and multi-time World Series champion. “SOURCE: Jorge Soler is seeking […]

It is easy to over-analyze some statistical phenomenons. There is not always an explanation for why an athlete elevates his game against a specific opponent. Sometimes, coincidences just occur. Though, it is hard to believe that Kyrie Irving doesn’t bring it up a notch when he faces the New York Knicks. The star guard brutalized […]

After winning the MLB offseason with the additions of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Teoscar Hernandez, the Los Angeles Dodgers had to direct their focus to some in-house matters. They got it all done on Thursday. With the deadline to sign arbitration-eligible players looming, LA president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was able […]

The 2023-24 season may have ended in disappointment for Oregon football, but the program is having one heck of an offseason. The Ducks’ 2024 recruiting class ranks in the top 10 and they are also finding considerable success in the transfer portal. Head coach Dan Lanning, who is staying put in Eugene, just further solidified […]

The ethical lines have always been blurred, and at times nonexistent, in college sports, but modern transfer portal rules and the emergence of NIL deals (name, image likeness) have made it even easier to poach players from other schools. Florida State football just got caught allegedly trying to use these tools to their advantage. “NCAA […]

After much hounding from their fan base, the New York Yankees have officially added starting pitching help. Though, it is probably not the big name many people had been envisioning. Before the organization agreed to a contract with All-Star right-hander Marcus Stroman, it was turned down by reigning National League Cy Young Blake Snell. The […]

It took a while, but the Atlanta Falcons have officially moved forward in their search for a new head coach. Among the candidates they have requested for an interview is Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Atlanta is jumping on the bandwagon- which includes the Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Carolina […]

If you’re going to mutually part ways with arguably the greatest NFL head coach of all-time, you better have an immediate plan in mind. The New England Patriots knew the end of the Bill Belichick era was inevitable, and thus made preparations well in advance. “{Inside linebackers coach} Jerod Mayo is a strong candidate to […]

Houston Astros fans know their title window could get far more narrow in a couple years if the front office does not lock up their core players, one of whom includes Kyle Tucker. Until a long-term contract is inked, there is bound to be some unrest hovering above Minute Maid Park. Fortunately, the immediate future […]

The Chicago Bears came into the season with a fair amount of optimism surrounding them, but while they caught fire later in the year, this franchise is stuck in quite the predicament. Chicago failed to make the playoffs for the third straight season but did just well enough to convince the organization that major changes […]

When Ja Morant returned from his 25-game suspension, he instantly ignited the Memphis Grizzlies (14-23). But so too did Marcus Smart. The 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year came back on Dec. 26 after missing a month-and-a-half with a sprained foot and was part of the team’s resurgence. Since Morant is now done for […]

Tiffany Hayes may be putting the WNBA behind her after announcing her retirement from the league in December, but she is not ready to stop playing professional basketball any time soon. “Honestly, I don’t know,” the former guard for the Atlanta Dream and Connecticut Sun told the Lakeland Ledger’s Roy Fuoco. “I have a lot […]

The Tennessee Titans took a big leap towards a new era of football this year. Now, with their 2023-24 season officially done, they are diving fully into unequivocal change. That begins with Tuesday’s firing of head coach Mike Vrabel, the man who helped the oft-overlooked franchise stay relevant in an AFC headlined by superstar quarterbacks. […]

There are many fans who believe Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is still underrated, despite all of the accolades he has achieved in his NBA career. Well, the organization certainly values him highly, as evidenced by his historic contract extension. Spoelstra signed an eight-year deal for $120-plus million on Tuesday night, which is the most […]

This season, the New York Jets got what most historically-embattled franchises only dream about– a mulligan. Yes, they were still inundated with criticism for their offensive ineptitude and handling of Zach Wilson, but Aaron Rodgers tearing his Achilles prevents an official verdict from being made quite yet. Hence, owner Woody Johnson is bringing back general […]

The Chicago Cubs entered MLB free agency as an expected player but have instead fallen under the radar thus far this winter. That changes now. Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga has agreed to a “tentative contract” with Chicago, according to USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale. Pending a Wednesday physical, the Nippon Professional Baseball two-time All-Star is the […]

Fans and players alike were fuming over a controversial overturned foul call made by the officials late in a barn burner between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. Well, that ire has done nothing to sway the NBA on that particular decision. The play in question saw Buddy Hield contest a Jaylen Brown jump shot […]

The Edmonton Oilers (10-15-1, 41 points) have launched themselves back into the Western Conference playoff picture after rattling off sevens wins in a row and 15 of their last 18 overall. Hence, it is easy to be focused on continuing their climb up the standings rather than making roster moves. Although the March 8 NHL […]

The 2023-24 NBA season was supposed to be a smoother ride for the Los Angeles Lakers (18-19). The team stumbled out of the gate last year and was forced to enter playoff mode earlier than many other teams. Management made several moves to upgrade the roster, providing LeBron James and Anthony Davis the support system […]