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The Missouri basketball Tigers ripped apart Mississippi Valley State on Thursday, displaying a level of dominance that Columbia has rarely seen. They thoroughly defeated the Delta Devils by a score of 111-39, tying the program’s largest margin of victory. Mizzou’s 45 points off turnovers and 44 points in the paint were shockingly more than MVSU’s […]

The legend grows. Connor McDavid continues to stake his claim as one of the greatest hockey players to ever skate on the ice. He became the fourth-fastest in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points, scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators in the first period to clinch the amazing feat in front of his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) gave their fans a worry in Thursday’s NFC East clash, as Jalen Hurts found himself being evaluated for a concussion at the end of the first half and kicker Jake Elliott missed two field goals and an extra point. Saquon Barkley and the defense steered the team to a 26-18 win […]

The clock has not struck midnight on the Washington Commanders, but the glass slipper does not fit nearly as easily as it did before the latest edition of Thursday Night Football. Saquon Barkley exploded in the second half and the defense contained rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to propel the Philadelphia Eagles to a 26-18 victory. […]

A catastrophic showing in the playoffs will overshadow the sensational season that closer Emmanuel Clase enjoyed in 2024, at least as far as many MLB fans are concerned, but the Cleveland Guardians are proud of their guy. They spotlighted the right-hander after he took home his second American League Reliever of the Year Award in […]

Saquon Barkley entered free agency with a couple of glaring red flags, so many fans were left quite puzzled by the three-year, $37.75 million contract the Philadelphia Eagles signed him to in the offseason. Well, it is proving to be money well-spent, at least in year one of the deal. The two-time Pro Bowl running […]

One might assume that the New York Yankees bought themselves a brief period of leniency from their fan base after winning their first American League pennant in 15 years. Quite the contrary, people now expect them to capitalize on their October revival and put the finishing touches on a championship team. Losing the Juan Soto […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have survived injuries to multiple key players on offense, but a top-tier defense, effective special teams unit and an all-time great quarterback-coach combination, among other reasons, have allowed this behemoth to stay undefeated through nine games. The temporary loss of dependable kicker Harrison Butker could change that unblemished record, however. Luckily, […]

The Golden State Warriors (9-2) celebrated the return of Klay Thompson on Tuesday, and then beat him and the Dallas Mavericks (5-6) in rip-roaring fashion. Stephen Curry led his team back in the fourth quarter, but the 120-117 win would also not have been possible without Draymond Green. It was a unique night for both […]

Even the most cordial divorces contain an iota of hard feelings. Though, Golden State Warriors fans did not appear to direct any ill-will at Klay Thompson, who returned to the Chase Center on Tuesday night in a Dallas Mavericks uniform. On the contrary, Dub Nation showered the franchise great with an outpouring of love and […]

No amount of diplomatic responses can change the fact that Klay Thompson’s first game against the Golden State Warriors means a great deal for all involved. The new member of the Dallas Mavericks won four championships with the franchise and comprised what many consider to be the greatest backcourt of all-time. It is surreal for […]

Entering Tuesday’s NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics, the Atlanta Hawks (5-7) had not been achieving the collective progress they hoped to this season. Individual growth is apparent, though. Everything came together in the team’s plucky and exhilarating upset win in TD Garden on Tuesday. Onyeka Okongwu got the game-winning tip-in with six seconds […]

Detroit Pistons fans were eager to see what the squad could do in its opening NBA Cup matchup against the visiting Miami Heat, but the excitement was abruptly interrupted by a scary scene in the second half. Veteran wing Tim Hardaway Jr. was taken off the court in a wheelchair after absorbing contact to the […]

Considering the colossal amount of hype surrounding the New York Knicks coming out of the offseason, it is only natural that there is some skepticism following their 4-5 start to the 2024-25 NBA season. Shaquille O’Neal is emphasizing one concern that could have a long-term negative impact on their championship ambitions. “I think the Knicks […]

You cannot trust everything you read on the internet. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and The Pat McAfee Show learned that the hard way on Tuesday after they all took the bait of an X account that posted a false statistic during the Week 10 edition of Sunday Night Football. “This is now Jared […]

The already slim chances the Atlanta Hawks (4-7) have at competing for the Emirates NBA Cup this year just took a big blow. Trae Young headlines a lengthy injury report for Tuesday’s East Group C matchup versus the Boston Celtics. Right Achilles tendinitis will prevent the star point guard from facing the 2024 NBA champions […]

Although their 2024-25 prospects are already grim, the Miami Dolphins will be fighting for their season against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. With the stakes frighteningly high, the team and its fans are earnestly relying on Tyreek Hill to take the field in SoFi Stadium. A wrist injury is putting his status […]

The Daniel Jones era could be nearing the chapter that many New York Giants fans have been envisioning for some time now. Head coach Brian Daboll is leaving open the possibility of a quarterback change, which may mark the beginning of the end for the former top-10 draft pick’s tenure in the Meadowlands. When asked […]

Rudy Gobert is a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, one-time All-NBA Second-Team selection, two-time All-NBA Third-Teamer and three-time All-Star during his 12-year career. Those type of credentials suggest that he will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame one day in the future. Though, if one was to only focus on […]

Winning the World Series has a way of making offseason dilemmas feel much less taxing. The New York Yankees do not have that luxury after falling in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They face significant pressure to navigate a plethora of obstacles, with the most obvious one being the free-agency status of Juan […]

The “Jared Goff pinpoint accuracy” narrative was torn to pieces in a matter of hours, as the Detroit Lions quarterback threw five interceptions in a Week 10 Sunday Night Football showdown with the Houston Texans. Fans partook in this abrupt reversal of fortunes, but none of the gaffes mattered in the end. Apparently, and astonishingly, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo did everything he could to power the scuffling Milwaukee Bucks (2-8) to victory against the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics (9-2), but he still tasted defeat in the Fiserv Forum on Sunday night. He also incurred a verbal jab from the returning Jaylen Brown after their viral exchange during the hard-fought contest. The […]

An MLB franchise does not languish in irrelevance for a decade without having a slew of organizational problems, but the biggest issue that has faced the Los Angeles Angels in their lengthy run of incompetence is an inability to build a formidable starting pitching rotation. Signing Kyle Hendricks to a one-year $2.5 million contract is […]

Despite enduring multiple late hits in Thursday’s controversial 35-34 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, including one on his facemask on a game-deciding two-point conversion attempt, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow refrained from being overly critical of the officiating. The franchise pillar acknowledged the late hits but admitted he did not expect to get calls in […]

Florida football (4-4) is actually mired in less uncertainty than many fans anticipated heading into a Week 11 meeting with No. 5 Texas. Athletic director Scott Stricklin is reasserting his loyalty to head coach Billy Napier despite two consecutive seasons of stagnancy. The program is more concerned about the short-term questions facing the health of […]

Judging by how last Thursday’s game versus the New York Jets went for CJ Stroud, the Houston Texans will need all the wide receiver help they can muster for their Sunday Night Football face-off with the Detroit Lions. Luck might not be on their side, however. Tank Dell is popping up on the injury report […]

The Philadelphia Eagles feasted on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush the last time they played him in 2022, but they cannot expect to just coast in AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Divisional games can be unpredictable, especially when there is a palpable sense of desperation attached to them. Philly could possibly pulverize its NFC East rival’s […]

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook II faded into the background before his ultimate exit from Austin, but he is a hot commodity nevertheless. The former high-end recruit is receiving early interest from the No. 1 ranked team, the most consistently excellent program in the sport today and one of the most offensively-friendly places […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are clouded by more uncertainty than most 6-2 teams tend to be, but that was to be expected after last season’s collapse. Well, the skepticism is only going to increase following Nick Sirianni’s latest remarks. The polarizing head coach just inadvertently earned the team, quarterback Jalen Hurts and himself much unwanted attention. […]

Although there was significant interest surrounding the NBA debut of Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, expectations were also tempered. People wanted to see him make history by sharing the court with his father, all-time great LeBron James, but they knew the guard would need to hone his skill set in the G League. Now, […]

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to tie their Monday Night Football matchup versus the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs rather than attempt a two-point conversion, many fans castigated head coach Todd Bowles. The NFL-watching world appears to be a bit more split following Zac Taylor’s choice to go for two with just under 40 seconds […]

Joe Burrow is surely sporting both physical and mental wounds after the Cincinnati Bengals (4-6) suffered a crushing 35-34 road loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. The star quarterback was sacked three times and hit a bunch more, including on the failed two-point conversion attempt at the end of the game. While falling […]

The Cincinnati Bengals sought to avenge an agonizing Week 5 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but they will leave M&T Bank Stadium with another dagger in their heart. An ill-fated two-point conversion attempt and two controversial no-calls solidified the 35-34 Thursday Night Football loss. Cincy is now 4-6 and falls further out of the […]

What ended as another loss for the embattled Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, started out as an auspicious outing in the United Center. The presence of legendary gymnast Simone Biles and Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens made quite an impression, with many fans believing that the married couple brought them good fortune. By the time […]

Oklahoma football used last Saturday’s game against Maine as a chance to regain their confidence and work out some of their offensive issues. Trouncing an FCS opponent at home is far different than defeating an SEC squad on the road, though. Quarterback Jackson Arnold is hoping to build off his strong Week 10 outing in […]

When the Denver Nuggets collapsed versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost Jamal Murray to a concussion on Nov. 1, there was a sense of concern surrounding the 2-3 squad. Since then, however, the 2023 NBA champions are 3-0 and look more like their old selves. Still, fans want to see what the team can do […]

Ja Morant continues to remind fans that he is one of the most electrifying players in the NBA today. The key word, though, is “remind.” The two-time All-Star star point guard has been unable to stay on the court throughout the last two seasons, with injuries serving as the most recent cause of his absence. […]

Donald Trump is projected to return to the White House after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris to become president of the United States of America once again. Before his victory became official, celebrities on both sides of the aisle were reacting to the election. Cardi B, fearing that the Oval Office was slipping out of […]

Oklahoma State football fans desperately want a distraction from what is happening on the field, but controversial comments from their head coach is probably not what they had in mind. Mike Gundy, a soundbite machine who has drawn polarizing reactions throughout his near-20-year tenure in Stillwater, is apologizing for the comments he made while addressing […]