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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 […]

After losing eight of nine games to end January and begin February, the Washington Capitals (60 points) desperately needed to regain some momentum. They have done just that following their third-straight victory on Thursday night, but it is coming at a potentially big cost. Winger and fan favorite TJ Oshie suffered a non-contact injury during […]

It didn’t take long for Albert Pujols to get that baseball itch again, or maybe he just never lost it. The legendary St. Louis Cardinals slugger is returning to a baseball clubhouse, and it will be in a new and exciting role. Pujols is going to serve as the manger for one of the most […]

During 2023 spring training, the MLB was focused on transitioning everyone to its new pace-of-play rules. This year, the league has a potential uniform crisis on its hands. The unveiling of the game’s new Nike jerseys sparked critical reactions from players and fans alike, but the latest apparel-based issue could make it extremely difficult to […]

Former Boston College football head coach Jeff Hafley surprised many fans in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts when he abruptly left the Eagles for the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator position. There is speculation that he jumped off a sinking ship in order to limit any damage to his coaching reputation, but Hafley explains that the opportunity […]

Ohio State football does not have the best reputation when it comes to their quarterbacks making the leap to the NFL. For years, fans would instantly groan when they saw a Buckeyes signal-caller being projected to their team in a mock draft. CJ Stroud effectively shattered that stigma by leading the Houston Texans to a […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has lofty ambitions for the program, and they will be heavily tested in the deep SEC. He is loading up on premium talent from both the transfer portal and recruiting pool to ensure that the Longhorns build off their College Football Playoff appearance from last season. The field is […]

Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA as the most anticipated prospect since LeBron James, and with the presence of social media, the gap felt fairly negligible. It was not a question of if he would be great but rather how great he would become. It is difficult to live up to such enormous hype, but Wembanyama […]

Saquon Barkley was one of the main headliners of last offseason, as his ongoing and ultimately unsuccessful long-term contract negotiations with the New York Giants served as a driving force for a running back financial compensation debate. There might not be much of a struggle between the two sides this year, however. The Giants are […]

Creighton basketball just poured cold water all over the reigning national champion and hottest team in the country. The Bluejays were sensational from behind the 3-point line and shared the ball on their way to earning an 85-66 upset win over the No. 1 UConn Huskies Tuesday night. If there was ever a reason for […]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon has his fair share of critics these days, with many questioning the 2019 World Series champion’s commitment to baseball. Even a former teammate is voicing his displeasure. I’ll be honest with you man, if I’m the Angels GM {Perry Minasian} I’m trying to get rid of this dude […]

The Houston Rockets community suffered a great loss on Tuesday after former player Robert Reid passed away from cancer at the age of 68, per Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle. His on-court impact and selfless nature away from basketball touched many fans across the 1970s and 80s, which is something current team owner and […]

Is a civil war brewing in ESPN? The network’s NBA coverage is bound to be laced with some tension after Austin Rivers came to the defense of his father, Doc Rivers, by firing a direct shot at former teammate and current colleague JJ Redick. This happened after the retired guard criticized the Milwaukee Bucks head […]

Although the ultimate goal is winning, realistic expectations must be assigned to some franchises. Fans want to know their club is on an upward trajectory more than anything, so player development and a competitive baseball product can be acceptable goals depending on the team. The Boston Red Sox should have the resources and prestige to […]

Brooklyn Nets assistant coach and former national champion Kevin Ollie will replace Jacque Vaughn and serve as interim head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Shams Charania first reported him as the favorite). After being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers a decade ago, Ollie will finally be manning the sidelines of an NBA team. […]

Although momentum is not guaranteed to continue out of the All-Star break, the Golden State Warriors are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Stephen Curry remains the offensive focal point, but guys like Jonathan Kuminga and rookie Brandin Podziemski are coming through as well. What does the future hold for Klay Thompson and […]

A drastic year of change continues for the Arizona Wildcats, as the university looks to hire Desireé Reed-Francois to be its new athletic director, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The former Missouri AD is expected to lead the school during one of its most crucial eras yet. Arizona is in the midst of a financial crisis […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are showing veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. just how much he means to the franchise, as the two sides close in on a two-year contract extension worth $22 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. His arrival has helped the team unlock its potential and hold the top spot […]