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After a brutal end to an overall successful road trip, the Golden State Warriors are ready to shift their attention to a Wednesday night showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks in the Chase Center. The Boston Celtics, however, are not so keen on moving past their Sunday shooting exhibition versus the Dubs, which saw the 48-12 […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George might still be in search of his first NBA championship, but he has already attained quite the public persona. It is one so prolific that Grammy-nominated rapper and singer Nicki Minaj wanted to do business with him. “You know what’s funny, this was maybe like a year or two […]

The inevitable has happened. Quarterback Russell Wilson is being released by the Denver Broncos, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. A split was essentially guaranteed after a tense and bizarre end to last season, which saw the Super Bowl 48 champion get benched. “We spoke with Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release […]

While fans buzz with anticipation for NFL free agency, many players will experience the unfortunate reality of professional sports. The Jacksonville Jaguars dealt some bad news to defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi on Monday, and the timing was quite brutal. Hours after the team’s official X account wished the veteran a happy birthday, Jacksonville is releasing […]

There is arguably nothing that causes baseball fans more anxiety than a health update on a pitcher’s elbow or shoulder. Seasons can instantly be altered by such injuries. Hence, the Great White North might be sweating a tad over the latest news regarding Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. Though, it appears he has […]

The Los Angles Lakers (33-29) are in the midst of some tense times, to say the least. Despite posting an impressive 9-3 record in the month of February, they are still not in a secure spot in the standings. There are four teams and two and a half games separating LA from the No. 6 […]

After more than a decade of being the standard at his position and a consummate professional, beloved Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is retiring from professional football, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Replicating the impact and dedication that No. 62 provided in the trenches will be a near-impossible task for this organization. The NFL world was […]

Oklahoma football has been a fixture on the recruiting battlefield for years, but they might have to be even more industrious in this crucial area now that it is joining the vaunted SEC. While head coach Brent Venables prepares for the 2024 campaign, he is also focused on pursuing some of the most talented prospects […]

Amid plenty of speculation that Mike Evans could be eyeing a huge payday with a championship contender, the star wide receiver is returning to the franchise he has called home his entire NFL career. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Evans have agreed to a two-year, $52 million contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 30-year-old […]

Although 2023 did not end with a playoff appearance for the Cincinnati Reds, it was a special season for the city and fan base. Hope was restored, as a path to sustained success was seemingly paved by the likes of Will Benson, Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Andrew Abbott, Alexis Diaz and, of course, Elly De […]

USC basketball’s placement in the Pac-12 Conference standings has not changed much in the last month, but those who have been watching this team compete lately can spot obvious improvement. Isaiah Collier is reminding people why he was ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the country, and it is showing up on the scoreboard. […]

Although many baseball fans have been guilty of being the Boy Who Cried Blue Jay in recent years, this could be the season that Toronto finally lives up to the hype. Chronic underachievement in the playoffs gave way to a desperately important winter for the franchise. Despite his efforts, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins […]

Throngs of Los Angeles Lakers fans will be piling into the Crypto.com Arena in the hopes of witnessing LeBron James become the first NBA player to ever score 40,000 career points. The nine points needed to reach that immortal milestone are essentially guaranteed to come in a single game, likely by halftime. The only question […]

Josh Harris went into the 2023-24 season, his first campaign as Washington Commanders owner, with the hope that the team would be competitive after a .500 finish the previous year.. But he was also aware that big changes might be unavoidable. A 2-0 start validated this initial optimism, but only briefly, as the Commanders spiraled […]

The 2023 World Series was contended between two of the best defensive teams in baseball, and it is clear the San Francisco Giants are prioritizing that attribute in MLB free agency. They are signing Matt Chapman to a three-year deal worth $54 million, according to Jon Heyman of New York Post. The 30-year-old struggled in […]

Although the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers became media darlings, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a feel-good story and genuine surprise during the 2023-24 NFL season. The team was under .500 with Tom Brady and got thoroughly embarrassed by the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs. There was no evidence to suggest that swift improvement […]

If New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson had reached out to grab the extended hand of Golden State Warriors point guard and future Hall of Famer Chris Paul after a hard foul, there would have been a number of overstated social media posts. Some people would label it as a “passing of the torch moment” […]

Although the most recognizable players on the St. Louis Cardinals are all over the age of 30, the 2024 campaign is likely to be determined by the younger Redbirds. There are two groups of this youth movement, with guys like Masyn Winn looking to find their MLB sea legs and carve out a regular role […]

Although Shohei Ohtani is unlike anything the MLB has ever seen, the most fascinating thing about the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar might be his insane ability to avoid the spotlight in his personal life. When the whole sports world intensely followed every one of his purported movements, many falsely concluded he was on a flight […]

Andy Russell, an underrated but vitally important member of the iconic Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Steel Curtain” defense, has passed away at the age of 82. While he was not there for the entirety of the team’s dynastic run in the 1970s, the former linebacker is still immortalized in franchise history. Russell was selected in the 6th […]

The fluctuating Calgary Flames (29-25-5, 63 points) are presently riding a four-game winning streak and still in contention for the final wild card slot in the Western Conference. None of that momentum, however, is changing the front office’s plans for the March 8 NHL trade deadline. But one of their players might. With Chris Tanev […]

Life moves quickly. One minute you’re ripping a team for its offensive showing and taking a direct shot at a player, and the next you’re interviewing for a job with the same team. That is the unique and perhaps awkward situation facing the San Francisco 49ers’ newest defensive coordinator candidate, Dave Merritt. The Kansas City […]

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 […]