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The Las Vegas Raiders were continuing their upward trend this past Sunday, jumping out to a 14-0 lead over the Kansas City Chiefs, but ultimately fizzled out and fell 31-17 in Allegiant Stadium. Following the loss, which was the second consecutive one in the Antonio Pierce era, some tough decisions were made. The Raiders released […]

A 5-11 team who already struggles to shoot the ball cannot typically afford to be without its best player. But that is the unlucky hand the Utah Jazz are being dealt ahead of Monday night’s home matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Lauri Markkanen has been ruled out with a left hamstring strain, per the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey could be at risk of losing a large amount of money as the NBA conducts an investigation into social media allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Although no legal action has been taken, Giddey’s most lucrative sponsorship deal is reportedly in jeopardy of being severed. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles could pat themselves on their back for escaping Week 12 with a 37-34 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills, or they can stay on the attack. With a Super Bowl championship being the only acceptable outcome for its 2023-24 season, Philly might be motivated to sign a player who, until recently, was […]

The animated personality of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni might not be for everyone, but nobody can argue with his ability. Especially in the clutch. Following Philly’s thrilling overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 12, Sirianni now owns a 19-12 record in games in which his team trailed. That mark is more […]

One of the NBA’s most lethal duos will soon be reunited. To the satisfaction of Nikola Jokic and Denver Nuggets fans everywhere. Jamal Murray is nearing his in-game return. The star point guard will miss Denver’s Monday night road game versus the Los Angeles Clippers but could return as soon as this week, according to […]

The Carolina Panthers have the NFL world buzzing following the dismissal of head coach Frank Reich, who was with the team for just 11 games before owner David Tepper made the decision to move forward in another direction. Public opinion was already not in the favor of this organization, but midseason upheaval is sure to […]

It was another glass-half-full kind of a night for the San Antonio Spurs, as they fell to the Denver Nuggets, 132-120, but saw their prized rookie once again impress. Victor Wembanyama put together a historic performance in defeat and was later showered with lofty praise by arguably the best player in the game today. “He’s […]

Sonny Gray is getting his huge payday. The right-handed starting pitcher is finalizing a three-year, $75 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. After bouncing around from team to team via trade, Gray is reaping the full benefits of MLB free agency for the first time in his […]

Trilogies are often bittersweet. The world probably did not need three installments of  “Divergent,” or “Taken” (first one is a classic), but there is some pride in crafting an extended story that can keep fans invested, even reluctantly so. Luckily for boxing fans, a rubber match between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron would likely be […]

It goes without saying that the Cleveland Cavaliers hold a special place in their heart for LeBron James after all he has given to the franchise and city, but they decided to formally show their appreciation on Saturday before the Cavs took on the Akron, Ohio native and the Los Angeles Lakers. The team compiled […]

A museum memorializing NBA legend and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James opened in his hometown of Akron, Ohio Saturday, and naturally people are curious about what’s inside. Given its location, fans could expect to see a lot of keepsakes from his Cleveland Cavaliers days, including the very beginning. The white suit James wore […]

Injuries just keep piling up for the Los Angeles Lakers (9-7), who will be woefully short-handed for their road matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Jarred Vanderbilt has missed the entire season so far with a heel injury, Gabe Vincent (knee) has not played since the end of October and now Rui Hachimura and […]

Regardless of what comes next for Oklahoma football, a new star was born in Norman this year. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel helped the Sooners bounce back from a rough 2022-23 transition campaign, and in the process, he found a fitting home for himself. But is he ready to spread his wings? While Gabriel has the option […]

By no means has Sherrone Moore’s three-week interim head coaching tenure been met with universal praise, but he fearlessly led Michigan football to an essential victory over Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. His aggressive play-calling was arguably one of the differences in the 30-24 outcome. Moore’s players knew he was going to to bring the […]

For only the second time since 1984, SMU football has won at least 10 games in a single season. A 59-14 dismantling of the visiting Navy Midshipmen on Saturday afternoon earned the program this distinct honor. Don’t let the scoreboard fool you, however. There was plenty of excitement, and even some unpredictability in this one. […]

The 2023-24 campaign has been a massive disappointment for LSU football (8-3) and their fans from a record standpoint, but quarterback Jayden Daniels is giving them quite the silver lining. The star senior is determined to leave an indelible mark in Baton Rouge, as he continues to march towards the legendary Heisman Trophy. It figures […]

It’s now official. The Cincinnati Bengals have placed franchise quarterback Joe Burrow on the Injured Reserve. This move has been a week-and-a-half in the making, with many fans already eulogizing the 2023-24 season. Nevertheless, the team must trudge forward into its Week 12 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. And in doing so, the Bengals are […]

Three-time Pro Bowler Taylor Lewan had Nebraska football in his sights Friday, as Matt Rhule’s team battled No. 13 Iowa in a wild, folly-filled contest. Before the Cornhuskers lost the game, 13-10, the offensive tackle landed a big blow on the program. “Massive day in college football. Can the Cornhuskers prove they are finally, after […]

The Dallas Mavericks (10-5) have not fixed all their problems over night, but they are definitely a more balanced squad than the one who fell apart in the second half of last season. Rookie Dereck Lively II is a big reason why, as he is quickly becoming the defensive anchor for the Mavs. So you […]

In the inaugural Black Friday game, Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland fittingly did the unthinkable at the end of the first half. He intercepted an ill-fated Hail Mary attempt from New York Jets quarterback Tim Boyle and returned it all the way back for a 99-yard touchdown. Unfortunately, the game did not end on such […]

The Washington Wizards had a chance to press the reset button after trading away Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis in the offseason but instead decided to riskily invest in Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole becoming pillars of the franchise. The former is enjoying a hot start to the season, while the latter draws the ire […]

While trying to lead Arkansas basketball back against North Carolina in the Battle 4 Atlantis consolation game, Tramon Mark suffered a scary fall and was stretchered off the court, according to insider Jeff Goodman. “Arkansas coach Eric Musselman told reporters that Tramon Mark suffered a back injury on the hard fall at the end of […]

The Los Angeles Rams are in a somewhat similar, albeit slightly better spot than they were this time last year. A fading 2022-23 season completely flat-lined following an ankle injury to Cooper Kupp. Luckily, fans were spared an awful case of deja vu on Friday. Head coach Sean McVay announced that his star wide receiver […]

If not for a stunning Week 10 collapse at home versus the Cleveland Browns and a catastrophic injury in Week 11, it is likely that the Baltimore Ravens (8-3) would be crowned the clear-cut best team in the AFC. Even so, they are firing on both sides of the ball going into their upcoming prime-time […]

Tragedy was avoided in last Sunday’s game between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. Bills safety Taylor Rapp suffered a concussion and was taken off the field in an ambulance, with the diagnosis being a neck injury. Thankfully, his tests came back negative and he returned home. But Rapp is not going to be cleared […]

A small-market franchise with little free-agent appeal has no choice but to hit with its draft picks. Although the Charlotte Hornets selected promising building blocks in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, they misfired on Kai Jones. The No. 19 overall pick in 2021 made news during the offseason for what many deemed to be bizarre […]

Hopefully, the Seattle Seahawks were able to escape their troubles for a bit by stuffing their faces with a Thanksgiving dinner. Come next practice, though, they must immediately begin fixing the offense, which again failed to deliver in a 31-13 route against the San Francisco 49ers. Geno Smith, who was questionable coming into the Week […]

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are having a lot of fun these days. Playing well and winning, which do not always go hand-in-hand, tends to have that effect. They made the most out of their Thanksgiving afternoon game versus the visiting Washington Commanders, capping off a 45-10 annihilation with some turkey legs. No, they […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey offered some incredibly in-depth analysis after the team’s runaway 31-13 road victory against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday night. Only, it wasn’t all about the game. McCaffrey could not stop gushing about the postgame Thanksgiving meal, which was shared amongst several 49ers players. He worked up quite the appetite […]

The San Francisco 49ers feasted on the Seattle Seahawks, 31-13, in their Thanksgiving clash with the divisional rival Sunday night. But it wasn’t all gravy for the NFC West leaders, as they seemingly lost an All-Pro to a season-ending injury. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told the media that safety and key specials team player […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba reminded everyone why he was a coveted first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft in the team’s Thanksgiving game versus the San Francisco 49ers. With Seattle trailing 24-10 in the third quarter and facing 3rd-and-long deep in its own territory, quarterback Geno Smith connected with the 21-year-old for a […]

Just when it looks as if the Chicago Bears are starting to figure things out a bit, more potentially negative news surfaces. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney is apparently not happy with his role in the offense, according to ESPN radio host Marc Silverman. “I know for a fact that Darnell Mooney has privately had conversations […]

The Washington Commanders (4-8) were less than two minutes away from going into halftime down only one possession on the road versus the Dallas Cowboys (8-3). They eventually lost 45-10, in what was a brutal Thanksgiving afternoon for this slumping squad. Washington’s 2-0 start to the 2023-24 season feels like a lifetime ago now that […]

There are certain things fans just come to expect in the modern NFL, like excessive penalties, Bill Belichick’s indifferent press conferences and the Detroit Lions breaking your heart on Thanksgiving. After narrowly escaping a bitter home loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, Detroit fell in Ford Field to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, […]

Age gets us all. There is no shame in that. Even teenagers are forced to make adjustments to combat the gradual effects of Father Time. Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is being proactive, however, and doing everything he can to elevate his game. The Blazers rookie elaborated on his new look, which includes protective […]

Rooting for the Dallas Cowboys to lose is a pastime for many NFL fans, but they have been at the center of a couple of the more impressive underdog tales in recent memory. They converged on Thanksgiving Day in a game against the Washington Commanders. 2016 fourth-round pick Dak Prescott tied former undrafted QB Tony […]

Kansas basketball did not live up to their No. 1 ranking Tuesday night in the Maui Invitational. No. 4 Marquette had the Jayhawks uncharacteristically out of sorts on its way to the 73-59 victory. Turnovers (18), free throw woes (9-of-16) and a lack of defensive cohesion contributed to KU’s upset loss, but head coach Bill […]

No. 1 no more. Marquette basketball made a big statement with their straightforward, 73-59 victory over the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in the Maui Invitational Tuesday night. The relentless Golden Eagles looked every part of a Shaka Smart-led team, as they forced America to recognize their ample talents. “Shaka Smart is Bill Self’s daddy!,” Connor Smith […]