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Given the mystery surrounding the MLB free agency status of Shohei Ohtani, it is only fitting that the possible climax of this narrative arrives via a private jet. Thousands of fans are tracking an airplane they believe is transporting the Japanese superstar from California to Toronto, per “Jeff” Veillette. Following rampant rumors linking Ohtani to […]

Is the war between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf really over? Despite both leagues reaching a framework agreement to merge in June, which they have until Dec. 31 to finalize, they are still very much in competition over the most coveted golfers in the world. LIV just snatched another one away from their supposed […]

LeBron James has definitely experienced some low lights on the big stage, but he has also captivated fans with some masterful big-game efforts. His Los Angeles Lakers teammate, D’Angelo Russell, cannot understand how the 38-year-old and four-time champion continues to level up when the stakes are higher. The dominance James displayed in the NBA In-Season […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers sent a strong message to all the people who doubt the significance of the NBA In-Season Tournament, as they obliterated the New Orleans Pelicans in their semifinals matchup. James could not be stopped, including from behind the 3-point line, and tallied 30 points, eight assists and five rebounds […]

The stage is set for what should be a people-pleasing final showdown of the NBA In-Season Tournament. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are delivering plenty of star power and national prominence in the Western Conference, while a potentially emerging power in the Indiana Pacers represent the East. Though, this underdog cannot properly be […]

Formerly one of the most difficult places to play in, Acrisure Stadium (Heinz Field) has become a house of horrors for the home-team Pittsburgh Steelers after consecutive losses to two of the worst teams the NFL currently has to offer. Their underwhelming effort against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football has brought this […]

Following reports that New York Mets owner Steve Cohen flew to Japan to meet with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the team is indeed making another MLB free agency signing. It is not the one that has fans salivating, but it centers around a former All-Star pitcher. New York is agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract […]

At 38 years of age, LeBron James has achieved plenty of firsts lately. Now, he is looking to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the inaugural NBA Cup. But doing so might require him to remind everyone that he is capable of getting hot from 3-point land, despite his modest 34.5 career percentage. James is […]

It has been a brutal five days for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as injuries and continued poor offensive play are threatening to jeopardize their once promising postseason prospects. Those same troubles are at full force in the team’s Thursday Night Football game against the New England Patriots. Key linebacker Alex Highsmith sustained a neck injury and […]

Although it has been well over a decade since the New York Yankees won a championship, the organization still conducts itself in the same buttoned-up manner that it did during the glory days of the George Steinbrenner era. Though, some traditions overstay their welcome and could even have a counterproductive effect. A former Yankees player […]

The Milwaukee Bucks knew they were going to have their hands full against the Indiana Pacers’ dynamic offense in semifinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. No team scores more points. Therefore, the Milwaukee Bucks have to showcase their own supreme abilities in order to ward off an upset. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard did what […]

After weeks of speculation, Juan Soto is now a member of the New York Yankees. There is belief that this durable star can reinvigorate the franchise and fan base for at least for 2024. Despite there not being as much optimism surrounding the trade in Petco Park, this is obviously a monumental moment for the […]

The semifinals are set for the NBA In-Season Tournament, with the last two teams punching their ticket to Las Vegas on Tuesday night. While the Milwaukee Bucks were finishing up their dismantling of the New York Knicks, Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson chimed in with an idea for how he thinks the league can improve […]

With USC football due to wrap up a painfully disappointing season (7-5) after they face off against No. 16 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27, fans would be wise to look back to the glory days. Former star running back Reggie Bush is giving them an opportunity to do just that after being […]

Although there are definite exceptions, a team does not usually play up to its full capabilities in the postseason if its starting quarterback is injured. The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl under those set of circumstances before, but they will surely need a healthy Jalen Hurts to hoist their second Lombardi Trophy in February. […]

The New York Yankees made their first newsworthy move of the offseason on Tuesday, acquiring Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox. Adding a left-handed hitting outfielder could be a message to fans that a Juan Soto trade is no longer on the table, but that is not the case. Yes Network analyst Jack Curry […]

With Michigan football expected to be rocked with sanctions when the NCAA officially concludes its investigation into an alleged cheating scandal, it feels like it is a question of not if head coach Jim Harbaugh will be leaving, but rather where he will end up going. ESPN host Mike Greenberg might have indirectly provided an […]

The Boston Red Sox are making a rare trade with their hated rival. The New York Yankees are acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo in exchange for pitchers Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. A potential deal between the Red Sox and Yankees had previously been reported, but it is still […]

Jackson State football does not currently have a stronghold on the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) the way it did while Deion Sanders was at the helm, but it still enjoyed another winning season and finished near the top of the league standings under first-year head coach T.C. Taylor. Though, there is a reality in which […]

There is a lot of pressure on the Chicago White Sox to dramatically alter their trajectory and culture in MLB free agency this winter. Fans’ expectations are low after the way the last couple seasons have shaped out, and this latest signing is not going to immediately win them over. Though, it could offer some […]

It feels unnecessary to suggest that the New York Jets are in must-win mode heading into a home matchup against the Houston Texans this Sunday. They are 4-8, losers of five straight and only two games clear of the New England Patriots for last place in the AFC. More of the same in Week 14 […]

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 […]