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After Colorado quarterback and early Heisman candidate Shedeur Sanders blasted Nebraska football following the Buffaloes’ 36-14 blowout win, Matt Rhule is now giving his side of the story. The Cornhuskers head coach led a meeting on Colorado’s logo last Saturday before the game, which Sanders interpreted as “extreme disrespect.” Though, according to Rhule, there was […]

Although the Carolina Panthers were handed a decisive, 24-10 loss by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon, there were some positives fans could glean from the first game of the season. Brian Burns, in particular, was a consistent nuisance to the opposing offense. The fifth-year linebacker recorded seven total tackles, one-and-a-half sacks and a tackle […]

Taunting has become an unfortunate part of sports social media culture. Shielded by the protection of a screen, fans can be quite vicious in their critiques of athletes. In turn, the athletes will often respond when the opportunity presents itself. But it is highly uncommon for the clapback to occur before a player vindicates themselves […]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Sunday was supposed to mark the beginning of a new era for the Chicago Bears, but it looked eerily similar to the old one. The purveyor of this all too familiar brand of pain was none other than the Green Bay Packers. Only this time, […]

Following last season’s unexpected success, the New York Giants enter the 2023-24 campaign seemingly primed to make another jump up the NFC hierarchy. But there was no visible leap forward in Sunday night’s disaster against the Dallas Cowboys. In fact, they didn’t even get off the ground. The optimism elicited by a solid opening drive […]

Coco Gauff and an electric crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium shared a moment for the ages when the American teenager came back to beat the No.2-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open Final. This coronation was always going to evoke a big reaction within the tennis world, but legendary athletes and well-known pundits also took […]

A new queen of tennis might have just been crowned in Flushing, New York on Saturday, Sept. 9. Coco Gauff broke through for her first career Grand Slam, defeating new world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets (2-6, 6-3, 6-2) to claim the US Open Women’s Championship. A packed Arthur Ashe Stadium celebrated as […]

When the new baserunning and pick-off rules were implemented ahead of the 2023 MLB season, fans knew significant change was coming. However, the league just hit a bonkers statistic that really illustrates how impactful these modifications have been for the game. Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryson Stott was responsible for securing the league-wide milestone. The second baseman […]

Baylor football was desperate for a strong showing Saturday versus No. 12 Utah after suffering a big upset loss at home to Texas State in their season opener. Amid these dire times, ESPN analyst and Bears great Robert Griffin III opted for a joke before storming the field in McLane Stadium with legions of Baylor […]

The bank accounts of one MLB owner just got a little less robust. Enthralling young pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto achieved some remarkable Japanese League history on Saturday, and in the process likely increased his potential free agent market value. The Orix Buffaloes right-handed ace threw the second no-hitter of his career and just the 100th in […]

Given the past, it was inevitable that iconic rapper Drake would be at full force for the UFC 293 middleweight title bout between champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Sean Strickland. He revealed his latest big bet ahead of Saturday’s showdown, in an Instagram post. Drake is wagering $500,000 thousand that Adesanya will win via knockout, […]

While the focus was on the late-game blunders, Nebraska football showed signs of marked improvement in their season opener against Minnesota. The team played with a visible defensive intensity and maintained a lead most of the night. The offense, however, is a clear work-in-progress, with turnovers specifically being a big issue. Going into a Week […]

Colorado football has waited quite a while for some genuine enthusiasm to return to Folsom Field. The anticipation has been building since the Buffaloes earned a big road victory last weekend over then-ranked TCU in Deion Sanders’ first game as head coach. Fans’ patience will be rewarded Saturday in the team’s home opener versus Nebraska. […]

Since he suffered a UCL tear, questions have been lingering about the true market value for Shohei Ohtani. One would assume that if he is unable to pitch right away, the hybrid’s contract amount will be slashed at least somewhat. Well, apparently the allure of the Los Angeles Angels superstar is strong enough to compensate […]

The Buffalo Bills are just days away from beginning what feels like one of the most important seasons in franchise history. Now, you could have said the same last year and the many years to come in the Josh Allen era, but the sense of urgency surrounding the 2023-24 campaign cannot be underestimated. They must […]

Saturday afternoon figures to be a tense and grueling war to determine the 2023 US Open women’s champion. The two remaining competitors have endured a suffocating heat wave, gritty and seasoned challengers and mounting pressure that comes with occupying a top spot in a global sport. Emotions can only be high when the stakes are […]

The Colorado Rockies are trying to give themselves some added flexibility with their latest move. They have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract extension with starting pitcher German Marquez, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The 2021 All-Star has missed almost the entire year after undergoing Tommy John surgery in early May. His 4.41 career […]

Los Angeles Rams fans have been anxiously waiting for some clarity regarding the hamstring injury of Cooper Kupp. Some answers might be coming soon, but they might not be the ones anyone was hoping for. LA head coach Sean McVay’s latest update is sure to discourage and disappoint. When asked if Kupp, backup quarterback Stetson […]

After all of the mocking and “F group” proclamations, USA winning the FIBA World Cup would been a fitting and triumphant end to this battle for global hoops supremacy. It would not have been the most original script, to be sure, but still a somewhat intriguing one. This is not the NFL, though. Nor is […]

Even if you weren’t closely watching the NFL’s opening game between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs, you are probably still aware that Kadarius Toney had a brutal night. Three drops, one of which led to a defensive touchdown, tend to make the rounds on social media. The infinite mockery that followed his viral […]

There were several possible storylines people were anticipating heading into the 2023 FIBA world Cup. Did USA have enough stars to win it all? Was this Canada’s time to stake its claim as a supreme basketball power. Could Luka Doncic carry scrappy Slovenia to a deep run? Despite boasting some NBA talent, Serbia was under […]

That was rough. The Kansas City Chiefs began their Super Bowl title defense battered but still clear favorites against the visiting Detroit Lions Thursday night. They lost the game while also enraging many fantasy football managers in the process. The league winner posted pedestrian numbers, promising second-year talents failed to make an impact and a […]

The Detroit Lions fearlessly marched into Arrowhead Stadium to face an undermanned Kansas City Chiefs team Thursday night and exploited their opponent’s deficiencies. Grit propelled the underdogs to the 21-20 victory in the NFL season’s first game. One of their new additions held nothing back when celebrating the upset in the locker room. “It’s not […]

Although talent has been surging in recent years, one of the biggest problems facing American tennis has been a lack of star power. Not since Serena Williams has there been a player who has been able to transcend the court and resonate with celebrities, public figures and athletes across other sports. Coco Gauff seems on […]

Aaron Rodgers entered the darkness unsure of his future and emerged seeing green. He is improbably the new face of the New York Jets. Although there was plenty of build-up before a trade with the Green Bay Packers was actually finalized, it still feels surreal to see the Lambeau legend on a new team. And […]

Even with the Kansas City Chiefs short-handed, many fans believed that the only way for the Detroit Lions to defeat the defending Super Bowl champions was to play aggressive, gutsy football. Well, head coach Dan Campbell took it to a whole new level just five and-a-half minutes into the first game of the 2023-24 season. […]

In what is undoubtedly one of the biggest moments of their respective careers, Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova had their highly-anticipated US Open women’s semifinal showdown delayed because of climate protestors, per Evening Standard’s Matt Majendie. Early in the second set, screams could be heard from the upper deck of Arthur Ashe Stadium, which forced […]

It goes without saying how much Drew Brees means to New Orleans after leading the Saints to an emotionally-charged Super Bowl title in 2010. But he also holds a special place in his heart for the city he has called home for almost the last two decades. That much is evidenced by all of the […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mike Williams has tragically passed away at the age of 36, according to Jon Scott of Spectrum News 1 BUF. He succumbed to injuries that he suffered in an accident while working at a construction site. Williams played five years in the NFL, four of which […]

Any Los Angeles Angels fan who has been able to avoid a tirade or daily dose of Advil should be commended for their composure and ability to withstand anguish. This season has truly been an unmitigated disaster with both the present and future of the franchise suffering one devastating blow after another. The only glimmer […]

After a half-decade of living in the American League basement, the Baltimore Orioles’ long-term vision is coming to fruition in 2023. If they can hold off the Tampa Bay Rays, this young group will earn a bye in the first round of the MLB Playoffs. And there is more talent just waiting to charge into […]

When an exodus of players are cut from NFL teams ahead of the new season, there are a fortunate few who will get a second chance to prove themselves on the practice squad. The Las Vegas Raiders are affording that opportunity to veteran wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr., per the team. After releasing the 30-year-old […]

Although the New York Yankees are fully committed to giving their younger players plenty of opportunities for the rest of 2023, it would also be advantageous for some of the slumping veterans to find their rhythm at the plate. Unfortunately, the organization has no choice but to shut one of them down. Amid growing concerns, […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ 2023 MLB season is on the verge of flat-lining and should be completely out of grasp if they don’t prevail in their upcoming three-game series against the Minnesota Twins. In the midst of these dire times, fans received injury updates on their two most coveted starting pitchers. “Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie […]

Many good stories have been embellished over time for the sole purpose of adding some intrigue. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith was guilty of doing just that, according to Klutch Sports Group founder and LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul. Smith and Paul apparently got into a bit of a spat regarding the endless Michael Jordan-LeBron GOAT […]

Although superstar quarterback Joe Burrow recently made a triumphant and surprise return to practice, his status for the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns remains uncertain. Though, his head coach is thrilled by the progress he is seeing and gave fans an optimistic update Monday afternoon. “Today was a really good day […]

Bam! USC football wide receiver Tahj Washington is cooking on and off the field this season. The star senior just revealed his unique NIL deal that could inspire athletes to branch out into many different business arenas. “WR Tahj Washington has partnered with Hello Fresh for season 2 of his cooking show “No Huddle Kitchen,” […]

Although Brian Kelly has compiled a highly reputable resume during his long coaching career, his teams are known for faltering in big games. LSU football continued that unfortunate tradition Sunday night in a 45-24 loss to the No. 8 Florida State Seminoles. “Brian Kelly has the 3rd-most losses by 20+ points as head coach of […]

The Carolina Panthers should be fully focused on getting rookie quarterback Bryce Young ready for his first NFL game next Sunday but instead find themselves possibly embroiled in an untimely contract dispute with their star defensive player. After missing a practice last week, edge rusher Brian Burns was no where to be found during Carolina’s […]