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In the Mark Few era, Gonzaga basketball reigns supreme over the entire West Coast Conference, but there is one opponent in particular who has been used as a perpetual chew toy by the Bulldogs. True to form, they got handed another beatdown in the McCarthey Athletic Center on Thursday. No. 24 Gonzaga (10-4) built an […]

The first NBA meeting between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama was definitely worth the wait. Fans were treated to an epic showdown filled with highlight-reel plays and dramatic lead changes. In the end, though, the Milwaukee Bucks (25-10) left the Frost Bank Center with a 125-121 victory over the San Antonio Spurs (5-29). And because […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers might be wise to include the National Anthem of Japan and the country’s flag in the opening of their games at this point. The Land of the Rising Sun is already bleeding Dodger Blue following the free agency signings of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but many fans might consider LA […]

Amidst all the pain and disappointment in the Meadowlands during the 2023-24 season, Sauce Gardner has been a bright spot for New York Jets fans. His defensive prowess has been harder to appreciate this year, following the massive Aaron Rodgers blow the franchise was dealt on Monday Night Football in Week 1, but his latest […]

It is often tricky to gauge the motivations of management and the fan base when their team heads into the final game of the regular season with no postseason aspirations intact. Losing and improving draft placement is a preference for many, but those sentiments are not shared by the people competing for the love of […]

The time for speculating is over. Ohio State football has reportedly found Kyle McCord’s replacement for the 2024-25 season. Former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard is heading to Columbus, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com. Many Buckeyes fans expected this move, but they are probably still relieved to see the news become official. Howard, a […]

RJ Barrett is getting a hero’s welcome from his hometown of Toronto, Canada after being traded to the Raptors over the weekend. And it means the world to him. “I mean who doesn’t want to come home and play in front of family and friends and get a team that I’ve always loved so much […]

Is college football drifting too far off course from what made it a national phenomenon? From a business perspective, which the sport certainly is, things are going tremendously. But as revenue and ratings going up, prestige is seemingly going down. Massive conference realignment has left many fans feeling anxious about the future, and now, Alabama […]

Jaxson Dart found a home with the Rebels, and he is not ready to leave it. The 20-year-old quarterback announced his return to Ole Miss football on Monday. “Good Morning… 2024,” he posted on X, along with a video that featured the caption, “come join us for the last dance.” It is clear that Dart […]

In a truly devastating turn of events, it has been confirmed that Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb suffered a torn ACL in the team’s brutal 56-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Phins will do their best to compensate for this huge absence when they battle the Buffalo Bills […]

Florida State is in desperate need of some good news following a brutal December. After being left out of the College Football Playoff to begin the month, the shorthanded Seminoles were utterly embarrassed by the Georgia Bulldogs, 63-3, in the Orange Bowl this past weekend. Better days could be ahead, though, as the program is […]

On Sunday, Chicago Bears fans made their feelings about quarterback Justin Fields perfectly known. Wide receiver DJ Moore is in full agreement with them, as the organization decides what to do with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. “I said it before, I’m going to keep saying it. Today, the Houdini […]

The Chicago Bears continue to reap the rewards of their offseason trade with the Carolina Panthers, locking down the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after the latter lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars and fell to a league-worst 2-14. Though, there is some change at the top of the current order, via […]

Although the Boston Celtics did not break much of a sweat in their 134-101 road victory against the San Antonio Spurs on New Year’s Eve, Derrick White did run into a potentially unfavorable situation in the second half. And his name is Victor Wembanyama. The rookie center broke off for a fast break dunk after […]

With questions swirling about the relationship between Jaire Alexander and the Green Bay Packers, following his recent suspension, there is reportedly something in the star cornerback’s contract that could further complicate his standing with the team. His future in Green Bay could be determined by an $8 million roster bonus, according to Adam Schefter of […]

As the aftermath of the Toronto Raptors’ blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks dies down a little, it is time to take a closer look at what the organization is adding. Replacing a young two-way force like OG Anunoby is extremely difficult, hence why Masai Ujiri held onto him for so long. But the […]

Well before the 2023-24 NFL season began, I believed the NFC South was the New Orleans Saints’ to lose. Although Derek Carr was grossly overpaid in free agency, he was the most credible quarterback in the division. That statement remained true even after Baker Mayfield signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a […]

The Green Bay Packers can go into the final week of the regular season still being in the playoff conversation, just as long as they vanquish their detested foe, the Minnesota Vikings, on the road this New Year’s Eve. That mission has become more complicated with recent absences to the secondary. With former All-Pro cornerback […]

The New York Yankees have already made the biggest move of their offseason after trading for star outfielder Juan Soto, but they still have roster holes to address in MLB free agency. One of them could have apparently been filled by a familiar face. Before Frankie Montas agreed to a contract with the Cincinnati Reds, […]

The Toronto Raptors continue to move ahead towards a new era of basketball after trading two-way wing OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick (Detroit Pistons). After processing the bombshell, fans will immediately turn their attention to Pascal Siakam. Much […]

After much speculation, the New York Knicks are indeed making a move. They are finalizing a trade for Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby in exchange for a package that centers around RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks will also receive former first-round picks Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn, while the […]

It is unlikely the Boston Red Sox are going to make a move this offseason that will be met with harmonious approval. Fans’ confidence in ownership remains low and may never fully be repaired. But many will be grateful to see the team at least get in on MLB free agency. After making just a […]

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But don’t ask Victor Wembanyama to go back there. The San Antonio Spurs rookie was candid when asked to share his feelings about Sin City, which he experienced for the first time during Summer League play in July. “On earth, it’s probably the closest thing to a dystopia,” […]

Athletes and coaches usually keep their cool on camera, doing their best not to look flustered in a given situation. Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney could not contain his surprise, however, after being doused with a celebratory Gatorade bath. The No. 22-ranked Tigers (9-4) earned a hard-fought, 38-35 victory in the Gator Bowl over […]

The last-place Los Angeles Chargers (5-10) will go into Sunday’s road game versus the Denver Broncos woefully undermanned. Wide receivers Keenan Allen and Josh Palmer have both been ruled out for the AFC West battle, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Star linebacker Joey Bosa is also inactive. With nothing left to play for other than […]

In January, the baseball world mourned the passing of three-time All-Star Frank Thomas, who is best known for his eight-year tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He died at the age of 93 in his Pittsburgh home. Hall of Fame slugger and Chicago White Sox great Frank Thomas is indeed still alive, however. Fox News made […]

The Miami Dolphins (11-4) finally secured a signature win this season after kicking a game-winning field goal as time expired to defeat the Dallas Cowboys, 22-20, on Christmas Eve. It did not come without a cost, though. Jaylen Waddle suffered an ankle injury and has been ruled out for Sunday’s big showdown with the Baltimore […]

Although the Atlanta Braves have not made earth-shattering moves this offseason like the Los Angeles Dodgers, they have been making an abundance of smaller moves to add to their positional depth. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos is ensuring that the organization will have plenty of reinforcements to call upon after his latest MLB free-agency […]

Marquise Brown might have played his final snap with the Arizona Cardinals. The wide receiver, who has been dealing with a nagging heel injury for weeks, is being placed on the Injured Reserve, according to Darren Urban. Arizona will limp into its Week 17 road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles without one of its most […]

When a former Super Bowl MVP nears the end of their career, they might need an extra source of motivation. That could mean wanting one more postseason run, proving they still have something left to give the game or sharing special moments with your family. It is possible all of those reasons apply to Joe […]

The book of Joe Flacco could have easily ended with the New York Jets last season. In other words, on a whimper. But the veteran quarterback has seized the pen supposedly used to write the NFL scripts and crafted a thrilling and unexpected chapter with the Cleveland Browns this season. Flacco, the protagonist this worn […]

Thursday Night Football saw the Cleveland Browns reach rare success, with the franchise advancing to the postseason for just the third time this century. For the New York Jets (6-10), however, it is more of the same. They were dominated by Joe Flacco in the first half and lost 37-20 on the road. They have […]

The Hall of Fame case for Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco was supposed to be open-and-shut at this point of his career. The Denver Broncos and New York Jets were a combined 3-14 in the games he started from 2019-22, so the idea that he could be anything more than a last resort for an […]

The term “revenge game” is admittedly a bit trite these days, but it seemed appropriate to coin for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore’s meeting with his former team, the New York Jets. He was giving them all they can handle in the first half before suffering a scary head injury at the end of […]

With much of the focus being on Tyreek Hill and his chase for 2,000, it is easy to overlook other high-caliber wide receivers in the NFL. Amari Cooper, for example, has already posted a career-high 1,250 receiving yards on 17.9 yards per catch. So, you can imagine how disappointed Cleveland Browns fans were when they […]

If Joey Votto signs with another team in MLB free agency, it will obviously be an emotional day for Cincinnati Reds fans. His combination of offensive prowess, defensive consistency and stalwart leadership will be difficult to replace going forward. But fans are also sure to miss his unique personality and strong sense of humor. The […]

As the great and fictional Tony D’Amato said, football is a game of inches. Unfathomably, that statement continues to apply to the Dallas Cowboys. Regardless of talent level, this team consistently manages to leave points on the board in big games. Whether it be via a penalty, turnover, or mental mistake, fans are often forced […]

Miami football is ready to move on from an overall unsuccessful season that is defined by mind-boggling mistakes and unmet expectations. But no one seems to be in a bigger hurry to get to 2024 than Mario Cristobal, following his questionable decision-making in the Pinstripe Bowl versus Rutgers. The Hurricanes head coach hung onto his […]

As expected, the Memphis Grizzlies have been a completely different team since Ja Morant returned from his 25-game suspension. Now, they should be even better with Marcus Smart back in the fold. The early results appear to support that assumption. Memphis roared back from a 15-point deficit and outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans in a […]