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It is a new era of Dallas Wings hoops, and Paige Bueckers is expected to be a huge part of it. Although she is just a rookie, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft is entrusted with adding an immediate spark to a franchise that finished 9-31 last season. She quickly introduced […]

The Indiana Fever took a while to get their footing last season, but once the Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston-led squad started clicking, the vision was clear. Following a highly active offseason, big things are expected in 2025. Health is paramount, however. The face of the Fever and WNBA is apparently already dealing […]

When the Green Bay Packers selected Texas Longhorns star wide receiver Matthew Golden with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, a surreal scene transpired in Lambeau Field, the host site of this year event. Despite the constant fan pleas during the Aaron Rodgers era, the organization had not taken a WR […]

The NCAA has investigated and disciplined five current or former support staff members of Iowa State football, per the Associated Press’ Eric Olson. The individuals in question, who acknowledged the rules violation, are said to have placed more than 6,200 combined online bets for more than $100,000. The wagers were made between 2021 and 2023 […]

Stephen A. Smith is not shy about his New York Knicks fanhood. His passion bleeds through the screen during the highs and lows. There are plenty of people questioning the longtime ESPN personality’s objectivity today, though, following his latest Top 5 list. Golden State Warriors supporters will be especially combative. During Friday’s episode of “First […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is responding to the news that his father, John Haliburton, will not be permitted to attend games for the foreseeable future following his on-court altercation with Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I understand the decision made by our organization and the league,” the point guard told the media, per reporter Tony […]

Days after Colorado football secured a commitment from safety and Tennessee transfer John Slaughter, the Volunteers are scooping up one of the Buffaloes former defensive backs. Cornerback Colton Hood, who recorded two interceptions for 105 yards, 20 solo tackles and six pass breakups in 2024, is heading to Knoxville, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The […]

On a night when the Colorado Avalanche won a Game 6 thanks to some lucky bounces, their Mile High City brethren endured an unfriendly roll before a Game 6 loss. The highs and lows of Russell Westbrook continued on Thursday, as the Denver Nuggets fell to the Los Angeles Clippers in the Intuit Dome, 111-105. […]

Given the injuries facing the Dallas Stars entering the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, many fans expected the Colorado Avalanche to breeze through the first round. Assumptions cannot be made during this time of the year, though. Logic ceases to exist on the ice once the quest for The Holy Grail begins. Now, the Avs and […]

Malik Beasley oozes confidence. It is that exact mindset that has allowed him to constantly adapt to new environments and serve key roles for several different NBA teams. Although the Detroit Pistons and their fans are still feeling the effects of an agonizing 116-113 Game 6 loss to the visiting New York Knicks, which officially […]

The Detroit Pistons fans who filled Little Caesars Arena let New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson know exactly what they thought of his playing style, and he responded by stabbing them in the heart. Chants of “flopper” broke out in the heat of Thursday’s Game 6 battle, via ClutchPoints, but the crowd was left painfully […]

Mikal Bridges has faced overwhelming criticism in his first season on the New York Knicks, with the most common gripe revolving around his performance in big games. Although fans still want to see him take care of business against the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, they should be fairly pleased following his strong showing versus […]

The Detroit Pistons signed Malik Beasley last offseason with the purpose of adding a 3-point shooting boost and stronger veteran presence. He displayed both of those crucial qualities in the first half of Thursday’s Game 6 showdown with the New York Knicks. Beasley helped Detroit overcome a 37-23 first-quarter deficit, erupting for 18 points on […]

Since his beloved Detroit Pistons are batting the New York Knicks in a must-win Game 6 on Thursday night, Jalen Rose is likely on edge. He is not showing signs of nervousness, however, while filling in for Charles Barkley as a TNT analyst. Actually, his sense of humor appears just as strong as ever. While […]

Most fans were well aware of the plethora of talent the Washington Nationals had on their roster entering the 2025 MLB season, but a demanding division and other deficiencies resulted in overall low expectations for the team. A month in, that assessment is accurate. Left fielder James Wood has nine home runs and is slugging […]

New York Knicks fans have experienced pain aplenty inside Madison Square Garden, but watching their beloved point guard re-aggravate his ankle injury ostensibly because of the floor has to be among the most Knicksiest things to happen in recent memory. This is supposed to be a new era, but Tuesday’s 106-103 Game 5 loss to […]

The Boston Celtics labored early versus the Orlando Magic, going historically silent from 3-point range in the first half, but they entered another gear coming out of the break and dealt the fatal blow. Jayson Tatum posted 35 points on 10-of-16 shooting with 10 assists and eight rebounds, leading his team to the series-clinching 120-89 […]

Denver Nuggets fans have experienced an array of emotions during the 2024-25 NBA campaign. They were absolutely elated watching Nikola Jokic average a triple-double in the regular season. Frustration arose after inconsistency beset the team down the stretch. And complete shock filled the basketball world when ownership fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager […]

The Boston Celtics finished off the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, steamrolling the No. 7 seed 120-89 to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The box score tells a story of the reigning NBA champions dominating the competition and cruising along in their quest to repeat, but Game 5 did not start out that way. […]

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers have foiled the Milwaukee Bucks again, and this overtime, 119-118 playoff series-clinching win will be especially hard to withstand. Following the devastating news that Damian Lillard is sidelined indefinitely with a torn left Achilles tendon, Doc Rivers’ squad showed tremendous resolve in the early goings of its must-win Game […]

Following a few solid seasons in a row, NC State football tumbled down the ACC standings in 2024. The team finished 3-5 in league play and 6-7 overall, falling 26-21 to East Carolina in the Military Bowl to wrap up the disappointing campaign. While there were issues galore, namely a plethora of injuries on both […]

If one just glanced at the Carolina Panthers 5-12 record and Bryce Young’s overall pedestrian numbers from last season without watching the team play, they would come to the conclusion that the franchise remains in despair. It is still too early to know if the Cats can reach true relevance at some point soon, but […]

Most NFL Draft analysts correctly predicted the order of the first five or six picks, but what many people overlooked was the Jacksonville Jaguars’ unrelenting desire to acquire star cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter. They swapped first and fourth-round picks with the Cleveland Browns and shipped out a 2026 first along with the No. 36 selection […]

Longtime sports writer and podcaster Bill Simmons, like many people, enjoys watching Stephen Curry erupt from all areas on a basketball court. Though, he might enjoy it more than the average fan. On his podcast, while discussing the spectacular 36-point performance the four-time NBA champion posted in a 104-93 NBA Playoffs victory versus the Houston […]

The 2025 NFL Draft presumably implies one of two things in regards to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation: the team is confident it will eventually sign Aaron Rodgers or it is perfectly content just figuring things out at the position and hoping for the best. But there might be another scenario that management is keeping […]

Shedeur Sanders is the most discussed prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class, for reasons that do not solely revolve around football, and that will likely be the case for a long time. The former Colorado quarterback unfathomably fell into the fifth round, going from an expected first or early second-round pick to the No. […]

Although they continuously make life stressful on their fans, the Edmonton Oilers always have a fighting chance. That is especially true when they are facing the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The defending Western Conference champions once again showed tremendous resolve in this opening-round series, overcoming a two-goal deficit in the third […]

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw does not have any All-Pro or Pro Bowl selections to his name. When the media and neutral fans talked about the San Francisco 49ers over the last five years, several players were often mentioned before him. Make no mistake, though, he is an X-factor when healthy. But that is the problem. The […]

These are not the Toronto Maple Leafs fans are accustomed to seeing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Skepticism surrounded the Eastern Conference power entering the postseason, as it always does, but this squad is proving just how truly different it is under head coach Craig Berube. Although it is only the first round, the Leafs […]

When the Boston Red Sox (14-14) play well, they usually find a way to captivate the masses. Their athletic and aggressive position player group has the ability to pull out something that fans rarely get to see. Jarren Duran was the headlining act in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Cleveland Guardians (15-10). […]

Ohio State won the national championship without having one defining superstar, which is fairly rare, but by no means did they lack talent. In fact, the Buckeyes arguably boasted the best roster from top to bottom in the country, a claim that is much harder to refute after they ran the gauntlet and emerged as […]

Ja Morant wants to be left alone. TNT is trying to put on a broadcast. These two elements collided during Saturday’s Game 4 battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder, and tension and unintentional hilarity ensued. When a camera operator fixed their attention on the two-time All-Star point guard, who was inactive and […]

The Los Angeles Angels (12-13) are starting to look like the ballclub fans have seen far too much of over the last decade. An auspicious 9-5 start to the 2025 MLB season has since faded, with the Halos dropping two out of three games to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and getting thumped 11-4 by the […]

The wait is over. The most stunning slide in NFL Draft history has finally come to a stop. Shedeur Sanders was at one time projected to land on the Cleveland Browns at the No. 2 overall pick, and although it happened 142 spots later, the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback is indeed heading to the AFC […]

Following a brutal year-plus, Lucas Giolito has finally reached the end of a long road to recovery. The veteran starting pitcher is set to make his Boston Red Sox debut. After undergoing an internal brace procedure to repair a partial tear in his UCL in 2024 and enduring a hamstring injury in March, Gioltio will […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to essentially wrap up their opening-round NBA playoffs series versus the Miami Heat on Saturday, as they attempt to build a historically insurmountable 3-0 lead. That should be much harder to attain without one of their All-Star guards, however. Darius Garland is out with a toe injury, per longtime Miami […]

Lance McCullers Jr. surrendered seven runs in Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, allowing a Fall Classic-record five home runs in just 4 1/3 innings. That was his last MLB start before undergoing surgery to repair a flexor tendon. He has had to sit on that performance for two and a half years, as […]

Memphis Grizzlies fans are already processing the end of the 2024-25 NBA campaign following a historic NBA playoffs meltdown in Thursday’s Game 3 versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. The No. 1 seed in the Western Conference erased a 29-point deficit, the second-biggest postseason comeback ever, while Ja Morant watched from the sidelines on crutches. The […]

When consensus No. 1 overall pick Bo Callahan plummeted down the board in the 2014 film “Draft Day,” many people felt that the sudden plunge was even too unrealistic for Hollywood. But an even more incomprehensible situation might be playing out in real life as we speak. Although Shedeur Sanders faces drawbacks that the fictional […]