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The Milwaukee Bucks are hurting right now. With Giannis Antetokounmpo inactive, they must get a herculean effort from their other superstar, Damian Lillard, if they are going to vanquish the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Playoffs. Alas, the star point guard could be dealing with his own health concerns. Lillard suffered what looked to be […]

They have their brooms ready to go in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the Hurricanes eye a series sweep over the New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon. Even a thunderous crowd in the UBS Arena might not be strong enough to stop this gloomy fate. The Grim Reaper is in Belmont Park, but Isles head coach […]

David Tepper is making news for the wrong reasons yet again. The Carolina Panthers owner, who was fined $300 thousand for throwing a drink from his private box onto some fans in an outburst last season, is still eager to express himself. Before the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, he could not resist […]

Well that was quick. Only a couple days passed before fans rushed to retrieve their pitch forks, the ones usually reserved for Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell. He was spared their wrath following an impressive Game 2 performance (23 points, seven made 3-pointers), but that goodwill has already been displaced by a deluge of […]

If you can’t beat them, join them right? The Buffalo Bills are finding an unlikely dance partner in the Kansas City Chiefs after completing a trade at the 2024 NFL Draft. KC is trading up to select record-breaking wide receiver Xavier Worthy, per Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. The Bills send the two-time defending Super Bowl […]

The NFL continues to make headway in their plan to achieve world domination. Tradition is being cast aside in favor of substantial growth. No longer are Sundays, Mondays and Thanksgiving Thursdays the only days synonymous with this cultural giant. Football is stealing some of Santa Claus’ shine, with the league seemingly intent on becoming a […]

Despite all the speculation about teams trading into the top-five, the 2024 NFL Draft did not really start until the New York Giants were on the clock at No. 6. The struggles and murky injury history of Daniel Jones convinced many that general manager Joe Schoen could select J.J. McCarthy to be the team’s quarterback […]

As the 2024 NFL Draft draws closer, the pressure to make a huge splash is building in war rooms everywhere. For those picking outside the top-10, the allure of some players might be too powerful to resist. The scintillating talent and production of Brock Bowers has executives thinking carefully about their first-round plans. There are […]

Brad Marchand expected the Bruins’ Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs to be a battle, but this is not quite the style of play he is accustomed to seeing from them. “They’re playing a really good, playoff-type game right now,” the B’s captain said Tuesday, per theScore.com’s Kayla Douglas. “You knew they […]

There are many cases when one win can completely change the complexion of a postseason series. The Milwaukee Bucks rolled into Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs showdown versus the Indiana Pacers with all the momentum after soundly defeating the No. 6 seed on Sunday. No Giannis Antetokounmpo, no problem. That was not the case […]

The Phoenix Suns are getting all they can handle from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The No. 3 seed’s talent and defensive aggression has given this group fits in the opening round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, winning the first two games of this best-of-seven showdown. Phoenix’s troubles extend beyond its play, however. Grayson Allen, who received […]

After a quiet offseason thus far, the Dallas Cowboys are ready to go “all in” at the 2024 NFL Draft. Those were the words that owner Jerry Jones used, at least, as he answered questions from the media in the lead-up to Thursday’s first round. Naturally, the focus shifted to Dak Prescott and the team’s […]

With the Russell Wilson era meeting its grisly and quick end, the Denver Broncos are diving headfirst into more change. It is unknown who the face of this franchise will be in the coming years, but Sean Payton is effectuating his vision for the team. Although this offseason is currently characterized by shame and bitterness, […]

The nationwide debate about umpires versus robots seems to gain more steam by the day, but MLB fans are utterly dumbfounded by the latest controversial incident to occur. Actually, that is a poor choice of words, as there is no disputing what happened in the top of the first inning of the New York Yankees’ […]

In most cases, the progress the Indiana Pacers achieved this season would make them feel like an undeniable success and possibly a contender-in-the-making. They have All-Star talent and a championship-winning head coach, and their 12-win increase from last year should further reinforce the notion that this team is on the rise. However, there looks to […]

The word “surprise” has been miles away from the Houston Astros over the past several seasons. In fact, the most stunning thing about them is their ability to normalize dominance. Few franchises can leave baseball fans feeling numb to consistent excellence, but after coming back from a cheating scandal and overcoming the departure of multiple […]

The Phoenix Suns arrived at the Target Center with momentum, plenty of postseason experience and three players who can absolutely dissect defenses. Needless to say, fans expected their Game 1 matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves to be a competitive affair. Things turned ugly in the second half, though, in more ways than one. Grayson Allen […]

Is there a quarterback controversy in Austin? Not likely, but backup Arch Manning is reminding Texas football fans why he was widely considered the No. 1 recruit in the 2023 class. He is also giving them another appetizer of what is to come in the future. Manning put on a passing clinic in the Longhorns’ […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is speaking on the sexual assault lawsuit that has been filed against him. “I know the truth, I’m very confident in what we filed,” he told reporters at the Children’s Cancer Fund Gala (Prescott and Troy Aikman are Honorary Chairs), per The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “I know some things have […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering a pivotal postseason, as questions about their future could be answered based on how they perform in the coming weeks, and possibly months. A grueling first-round matchup versus Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks only adds to the pressure burdening this franchise. Though, owner Steve Ballmer is going to […]

The Arizona Coyotes (36-41-5) are officially an inactive franchise. Fans gathered in the Mullett Arena on Wednesday night to mourn the loss of their squad and celebrate the many memories the Coyotes gave the community in their 28-year existence. After failing to make the playoffs for the fourth-straight season, a 5-2 win over the Edmonton […]

UConn basketball is obviously brimming with ebullience after becoming just the eighth team to win back-to-back NCAA Tournaments, but that does not change the fact that this is a challenging job. Despite making it look easy the past couple of seasons, head coach Dan Hurley has been faced with plenty of barriers that should have […]

To those who have closely followed the career and social media habits of Giannis Antetokounmpo, or just turned on the television lately, it is obvious how much family means to him. The special bond between the Milwaukee Bucks superstar and his brothers has been on full display for a while. They hang out at NBA […]

In the midst of all the adulation and big endorsement deals, there is substantial pressure on Caitlin Clark to lift the WNBA to financial heights it has not previously been able to fathom. Sure, there are plenty of stars who are evolving the game on the court, but the new face of the Indiana Fever, […]

In a year when the crop of quarterback prospects are riddled with even more uncertainty than usual, the 2024 NFL Draft might see four of them get selected in the first four picks. If such history were to transpire on April 25 in Detroit, Michigan, the Los Angeles Chargers will have the power to choose […]

Jimmy Butler is beloved by Miami Heat fans, not only because of his clutch heroics and tremendous leadership abilities, but also for his unique sense of humor. The man loves to keep everyone on edge. Not even terrible injury news is enough to completely break his spirits. Butler devastatingly suffered an MCL injury early in […]

Although expectations were relatively low for the New York Mets (9-8) entering the 2024 season, there were reasons to believe they could surprise people. An 0-5 start temporarily stifled said optimism, but they are rolling right now. Moreover, fans are enjoying watching this club take the field. Winning definitely helps in that regard, but there […]

Several people have compared the NBA Play-in Tournament to March Madness because of its do-or-die format. Piggybacking off that, it is important to remember that momentum can abruptly change during this time of year. The Atlanta Hawks (36-46) have lost their last six games heading into the NBA Play-In Tournament and are barely clinging to […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2023-24 campaign has had it all. It featured controversy, drama, enormous challenges, constant rumors, breakout performances and rousing basketball down the stretch. Regardless of how everything shakes out, this has been a vitally important campaign. However, none of that seems relevant right now, with their NBA Play-In Tournament matchup against the […]

The greatest coach in college football history is nearing the beginning of the next phase of his professional life. For the Alabama fans who are already struggling to cope with the post-Nick Saban era, and for people who just greatly admire the man’s unmatched body of work, it is now known when he will make […]

The Golden State Warriors (46-36) were forced to navigate a number of potholes during the regular season, and there will unfortunately be more for them to sidestep in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Gary Payton II has been ruled out for Tuesday night’s matchup with the Sacramento Kings and the potential Wednesday game as well, according […]

It is going to take time for Duke basketball fans to completely get over the stinging defeat the Blue Devils suffered at the hands of conference foe NC State in the NCAA Tournament, but the latest roster news should help a bit. Caleb Foster is staying in Durham for his sophomore season. He and fellow […]

Whether it is prime time on a Sunday night or 11 a.m. on a Monday, Rob Gronkowski is going to bring the same infectious energy. With the Boston Marathon underway, the beloved New England Patriots tight end gave the people what they want when he threw the first pitch at the Boston Red Sox-Cleveland Guardians […]

Ric Flair knows what it’s like to have his age scrutinized. Many fans considered the wrestling legend too old to be working in the ring when he was with WWE in the 2000s. That did not stop him, though, as he continued his craft in other companies and competed in what was officially billed as […]

The Augusta National Golf Club has toyed with countless hearts during the last 88 years, as dreams are brutally crushed just as they are being realized. Bryson DeChambeau is experiencing firsthand the unparalleled highs and lows of the Masters. The 30-year-old briefly grabbed a share of the lead on Saturday afternoon but imploded down the […]

This version of the Boston Red Sox (7-7) is the one many fans feared would be taking the field in 2024. The melancholy that is currently permeating Fenway Park was portended by ownership’s quiet offseason and insistence to largely fix the team’s glaring issues in-house rather than in the free agent market. The beam of […]

Everything seems to be coming together for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is admittedly reckless to tempt the baseball gods by celebrating a 10-4 start in the middle of April, but fans have waited a while for good fortune to return to PNC Park. And more might actually be on the way. Paul Skenes, the top […]

The Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans entered the offseason on different trajectories, but there is a great degree of uncertainty surrounding both franchises. The former managed to survive a bevy of injuries in 2023-24 and earned a hard-fought playoff berth, while the latter is undergoing key changes in its power structure and on the roster. […]

Lexington is teeming with emotions on Friday, ranging from outrage to tentative optimism, following the hiring of new Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope. Regardless of how one feels about the former Wildcats captain and BYU leader, they were probably surprised to see that athletic director Mitch Barnhart did not bring in a bigger name. […]