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In the world of sports, there are certain words that cannot be uttered without some form of retaliation being expected. Following a heated exchange between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, people on social media did their best to lip read what the latter supposedly said leading up […]

With the playoff push in full swing now, health can be essential to a team’s chances. Unfortunately, Week 13 featured multiple injuries that can negatively alter the trajectories of a season, namely those that befell Houston Texans rookie standout Tank Dell and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. We are going to break down those and […]

In what figures to be a career-long war for accolades, Chet Holmgren won the first battle over Victor Wembanyama. The Oklahoma City Thunder center is the Western Conference Rookie of the Month, per NBA Communications. Although the San Antonio Spurs phenom has wowed fans with his skill level, Holmgren is the right choice for this […]

While Washington State remains Pac-12 strong, quarterback Cameron Ward is heading elsewhere. The 6-foot-2 junior entered the transfer portal over the weekend and figures to be a sought-after talent in the coming weeks and months. A former conference rival could be in the mix, as USC football is a school “to watch,” according to On3.com’s […]

The New York Mets are at a crossroads during this MLB free agency session. They can either take a more fiscally conservative approach after seeing their big spending ways backfire in 2023, or simply roll out the Brink’s truck once more. Owner Steve Cohen does not appear to be abandoning his original business model, at […]

Officiating has been maligned across all sports in recent years, but the NFL is seemingly drawing more ire from the public than usual. If one had gone to bed early on Sunday night and merely glanced at the box score of the primetime game, the main takeaway is that the Green Bay Packers earned a […]

Ohio State football is likely going to have a new starting quarterback next season following the news that Kyle McCord is entering the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. This stunner comes after the Buckeyes went 11-1 in the 2023-24 season and finished short of the College Football Playoff. McCord posted 3,170 passing yards, […]

The Georgia football empire suffered their first blow in two years against the same team that dealt the last one. Despite some early-season belief that they could be on the decline, the Alabama Crimson Tide reminded everyone who the preeminent brand of college sports has been for much of the last decade-plus. A 30-yard run […]

For the second time in the past week, the Golden State Warriors (9-11) collapsed and lost out on what would have been an impressive road victory. Even with the offensively-conservative Draymond Green enjoying a nice night (21 points on 8-of-15 shooting), the team could not hold it together versus the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran […]

The roller coaster that is the Los Angeles Clippers’ 2023-24 season continued on Saturday, as the many skeptical passengers aboard this wild ride were treated to an absolute thriller in the Crypto.com Arena. After trailing by 22 points earlier in the game, Paul George nailed a stepback 3-pointer with less than 10 seconds remaining to […]

The San Diego Padres are a definite wild card in this year’s MLB offseason. Their plans for the 2024 campaign are not completely clear as of now, but one thing is for certain. The organization will be active. In fact, president of baseball operations AJ Preller is currently engaging in “intensifying” trade talks for star […]

Apparently, there is such a thing as being too good of a teammate. Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green has quietly been lighting it up from distance this season, and Saturday’s game at the Los Angeles Clippers is no different. Green drained his fourth 3-pointer of the first quarter, which prompted Klay Thompson to celebrate from […]

The In-Season Tournament carries a little more weight for teams like the New Orleans Pelicans (11-9). Winning the NBA Cup is a nice notch on the belt of a legitimate championship contender, but it can be a crucial coming-of-age moment for a franchise desperate to ascend into the next tier. That being said, the Pels […]

The first-place Minnesota Timberwolves (14-4) are entering uncharted territory as a franchise to begin the 2023-24 NBA season, but these latest updates could halt some of their momentum on Saturday. Fans already knew Anthony Edwards’ name would be on the injury report, but they were probably surprised to see Rudy Gobert pop up there. The […]

Fresh off a history-making season that earned him National League MVP honors, Ronald Acuna Jr. could just take it easy for a bit. Instead, the Atlanta Braves star is absolutely raking in the Venezuelan winter league. Through 10 games, he has a 439/.558/.878 (1.436 OPS) slash line with four home runs, 11 RBIs, four doubles […]

NC State football (9-3) just wrapped up their fourth-straight season with eight wins or more and head into bowl game season as the No. 21-ranked team in the country. The program continues to be just outside the top of the ACC, however, and is still looking to battle for a league championship. Perhaps a new […]

Replacing a legendary college coach is a double-edged sword. It is an amazing advantage to inherit a proud tradition and ready-made culture, but pushing through all the outside noise and high expectations can be a taxing job in and of itself. Jon Scheyer was prepared to be endlessly compared to Mike Krzyzewski upon being named […]

UCLA basketball appeared to have a bit of a Maui Invitational hangover on Thursday night, after nearly imploding versus UC Riverside at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins ultimately avoided the upset, thanks to some fortuitous circumstances. After blowing a double-digit lead in the second half, UCLA found itself in need of a bucket late. Enter Dylan […]

The NFL is suspending Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods II six games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.The alleged incident took place during the summer. The 23-year-old was already sidelined for the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign after rupturing his Achilles in April but now will […]

Commissioner Adam Silver is probably patting himself on the back after seeing the latest attendance ratings for NBA games in the month of November. The league averaged 18,208 fans, which is the highest average number ever recorded in November, per NBA Communications. This boom comes during the first year of the In-Season Tournament (Silver’s brainchild), […]

New York Yankees fans are especially ornery these days. They do not want to hear any roster-related news that doesn’t concern either Juan Soto or other premium MLB talents. Hence, the team’s latest acquisition is probably not going to enthuse the Bronx too much. Though, the team is at least adding some October magic to […]

The cliche “so close and yet so far” has never felt more fitting than it does now for Florida State football. The program is on the verge of punching its ticket to the College Football Playoff for the first time since the format was introduced in 2014 but will have to survive a meeting with […]

On the surface, Nebraska football just endured their seventh consecutive losing season and remain plagued by the same issues that have tainted this once prestigious program. A closer look, however, will show fans that things are definitely on the mend in Lincoln. At least defensively. And the Cornhuskers are responding accordingly by making associate head […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans have some proud moments to reflect upon in their 34-year history, mostly because of Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett, but their red-hot start to the 2023-24 season puts into perspective just how far from the apex the franchise has been for all these years. “In their previous 34 years of existence, the […]

While major markets lay out the welcome mat for Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Cody Bellinger, the Tampa Bay Rays are spending their offseason trying to maximize cost efficiency. That apparently revolves around trading starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who should probably be counting his remaining days in St. Petersburg based on the latest report. “The […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is often acclaimed for doing the things that don’t show up in the box score. His high motor, tenacious defense and valued leadership presence all allowed him to become a contributor on an NBA championship team in 2020. The 29-year-old was not the unsung hero Thursday night against the Milwaukee […]

We’re headed towards the home stretch now. For those of us fantasy football managers wallowing in the basement of our respective leagues, the Week 13 injury report can be a stinging reminder of how quickly the season unraveled. Having draft and roster management regret is a surefire way to dampen your holiday mood. Don’t worry, […]

A man has to know his priorities. LeBron James is a father first and foremost, and as such, he is intent on being there for his son, Bronny James. After suffering cardiac arrest on July 24th and ultimately undergoing successful surgery to repair what was considered to be a congenital heart defect, the USC basketball […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been underachievers of late, being swept in the American League Wild Card Series in two consecutive years. Fans are losing confidence in the organization and do not know quite what to expect in MLB free agency. Despite these unsettling circumstances, it is crystal clear that the Jays should not entertain […]

The Sacramento Kings punched their ticket to the quarterfinals of the NBA in-Season Tournament and earned national recognition for their comeback victory over the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night. Such an accomplishment can easily go to a team’s head, but franchise pillar De’Aaron Fox has the right perspective. “It’s one out of 82 for us,” […]

The heart wants what the heart wants. While money is a main factor for players in MLB free agency, we have seen stars make minor concessions in order to join their preferred destination. Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be determined to will himself to the Los Angeles Dodgers. “My understanding is he is a big […]

Light the Beam! It might be trite by now, but after an electric comeback against the Golden State Warriors, the Sacramento Kings’ battle cry carries a bit more weight than usual. Malik Monk was absolutely unconscious late in the fourth quarter to propel his team to the 124-123 victory and the quarterfinals of the NBA […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ chances of advancing into the knockout stage of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament are slim, but they have much bigger concerns. Anthony Edwards took a hard fall and exited Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Chris Finch provided an update that should keep fans from entering full-blown panic mode. […]

Could EJ Warner be embarking on an epic underdog story similar to his father, Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner? Well, he certainly hopes so after announcing his decision to enter the transfer portal, via a social media post. The young signal-caller just completed his second season with the Temple football Owls. “Today is both […]

It is unclear what the Seattle Mariners’ exact mindset is with MLB free agency already underway. President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto has concerned some fans with his sugarcoated comments about the team’s current standing and its future. People do not want to settle for another 88-win season, but in order to advance, the organization […]

It has been an eventful past few days for the Chicago Blackhawks, and things just got even livelier. The team is acquiring left wing Anthony Beauvillier from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2024 fifth-found draft pick, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. The move gives Chicago much-needed roster depth following the news that Taylor Hall […]

When a successful and championship-winning franchise starts to lose more often and is simultaneously flooded with negative optics, it is reasonable to predict the end of that once proud empire. Many fans already attempted to do this with the Golden State Warriors after Draymond Green hit Jordan Poole, but the team avoided disaster. The organization […]

Outspoken billionaire Mark Cuban is selling his majority ownership stake in the Dallas Mavericks to the families of American and Israeli physician Miriam Adelson (widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson) and Las Vegas Sands chief operating officer Patrick Dumont, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The valuation is set for approximately $3.5 billion. […]

Although improving their defense is constantly mentioned as the Dallas Mavericks’ top objective this season, the No. 1 concern is obviously preserving the health of Luka Doncic. Success is unattainable without the franchise cornerstone leading the way. His thumb injury forces the Mavs to be mindful going forward. But no extreme action is needed for […]