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The Mario Cristobal era of Miami football has been defined by a high-powered offensive attack and crushing losses, forcing fans to wait even longer for a Hurricanes revival. Although the program made definite progress with Cam Ward last season, it still felt miles away from attaining elite status. If this squad is going to achieve […]

Despite boasting plenty of accolades, few people viewed Aroldis Chapman as a strong closer candidate entering 2025. The Boston Red Sox named him to the role because they did not have a better option. Now, amid an improbably magnificent campaign, the organization is committing at least another year to the veteran left-hander. Chapman and the […]

Penn State is under more pressure than ever this season, as head coach James Franklin leads a talented and experienced roster that is in great position to contend for a national championship. The narrative surrounding this program is that it melts under the bright lights, but the entire locker room must stay focused on the […]

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam refuted the idea of possibly eyeing Arch Manning for the 2026 NFL Draft, expressing his personal opinion (which many share) that the Texas quarterback will stay in college for another two years. Nevertheless, the billionaire businessman did make the short flight to Columbus for Saturday’s battle between the No. 1 […]

Many sons of famous athletes carry the burden of trying to live up to their father’s reputation. Devin Hester Jr. has probably heard that chatter, but the pressure he faces is unique. When people hear that last name, they think of one thing: legendary returner. Therefore, the Furman wide receiver is not just compared to […]

They say it’s not how you start, but how well you finish. Well, Texas quarterback Arch Manning tried to epitomize that quote in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s season-opening face-off with Ohio State. Following a brutal beginning to his tenure as full-time starter, the much-discussed 21-year-old started to make headway against an imposing Buckeyes defense. […]

A series loss to the Washington Nationals felt like rock bottom, but apparently, that was just the jolt the New York Mets needed. They overpowered the Atlanta Braves, swept the first-place Philadelphia Phillies and just hung 19 runs on the Miami Marlins, fortifying their hold on the final National League Wild Card slot and cutting […]

Because of his profession, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has agreed to do many things he probably would not normally do in his regular life. He even lost 50 pounds to portray AIDS patient Ron Woodroof in 2013’s “Dallas Buyers Club.” He has the ability to fully immerse himself into a character, even when the […]

The federal investigation that found Shohei Othani to be a victim of fraud is long over, but last year’s gambling scandal will likely follow the hitting and pitching sensation for the rest of his career. People continue to speculate and ponder conspiracy theories, as the story remains in the spotlight. Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, […]

The player who many believe was the United States’ best hope at winning the Men’s US Open title is officially out of the draw. The big-serving Ben Shelton retired before the fifth set of his third-round match against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, falling victim to a shoulder injury that had caused him severe pain throughout the […]

Green Bay Packers fans are still beaming with excitement after seeing their franchise acquire two-time First Team All-Pro Micah Parsons in a monumental trade with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, but they will have to make a little room in their hearts for another Micah. While the media and fans continue to analyze this blockbuster […]

One of the big reasons why the Charlotte Hornets coveted Charles Lee as a head coaching candidate in 2024 is because he won an NBA championship as an assistant for both the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics. He is following a similar philosophy regarding the latest addition to his staff. Former Villanova and Fordham head […]

Texas has been one of the last four teams standing in each of the last two seasons, so they understand pressure. This year, though, expectations are arguably higher than they have ever been in the Steve Sarkisian era. The Longhorns have returned to the point where it is national championship or bust, and that is […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones insisted that he held no malice toward multi-time All-Pro Micah Parsons, who publicly requested a trade after his relationship with the organization soured. The most prominent owner in all of sports insisted that, after all the growing tension, his decision to trade the star edge rusher to the Green Bay […]

Houston football is trying to find its footing in its third year in the Big 12 Conference after going 8-16 combined in its first two seasons in the league. Willie Fritz is looking to leave his mark in the program during his second season as Cougars head coach. Texas A&M transfer and former five-star recruit […]

The best redemption is the kind that comes immediately. After committing a costly holding penalty that put Nebraska football in an eerily familiar position, defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. made a game-saving interception just short of the end zone to clinch a 20-17 win versus Cincinnati, via ClutchPoints. The Cornhuskers went from potentially allowing a […]

Mixed feelings are permeating the Columbia air following Missouri football’s emphatic 61-6 victory over the visiting Central Arkansas Bears. Beau Pribula flourished in the season opener, dazzling the passionate fans inside Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium by posting four total touchdowns. But there was supposed to be a true quarterback battle. Sam Horn, who was […]

Neither the San Francisco Giants (66-68) nor their fans are comfortable enough to say it, and rightly so. Sub-.500 ballclubs do not have the luxury of making October plans, but don’t look now, Bob Melvin’s squad is nearly back to neutral after winning two of three on the road versus the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers and […]

The New York Mets (72-61) flew close to the danger zone last week, and could certainly fall back near there, but they are once again looking more like the ballclub that fans envisioned when the season started. They hold a four-and-a-half-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds for the third and final National League Wild Card […]

It was just supposed to be talk, right? Despite the formal trade request and continued silence between player and organization, many people believed that Micah Parsons would play Week 1 of the 2025-26 season in a Dallas Cowboys uniform. All of that speculation officially became irrelevant on Thursday, as the Green Bay Packers completed a […]

Nate Oats has built Alabama basketball into a powerhouse, taking the program closer to the sport’s pinnacle than it has ever been in its long history. He amassed a superb 145-63 record in his firsts six seasons in Tuscaloosa and guided the Crimson Tide to their first-ever Final Four appearance in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. […]

There is a growing expectation that Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker will retire at the end of the 2025 season, but before he goes, the 2021 World Series champion can help position the franchise for a promising future. Overseeing the development of rookie starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep is surely one of the skipper’s top priorities […]

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander earned his first home win of the season and also moved into ninth place on the all-time strikeouts list, but Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson did provide a terrific highlight of his own in Tuesday night’s 5-2 loss. The two-time Gold Glove winner made a diving play on […]

With just nine days left until the 2025-26 NFL season kicks off in the City of Brotherly Love, teams are making their final adjustments before embarking on what they hope is a successful campaign. Expectations vary around the league, but there should be a sense of urgency emanating from all 32 front offices. Although organizations […]

The Los Angeles Angels were feistier than most fans probably anticipated, hovering around .500 in July before stringing together four losing streaks of three or more games. They are now eight and a half games out of the third and final American League Wild Card slot, heading toward a 10th straight losing campaign. Fan morale […]

Michael Gallup’s NFL comeback bid just hit a major snag, as the Washington Commanders released the veteran wide receiver on Monday afternoon. Cornerback Essang Bassey, center Nick Harris, tackle Tyre Phillips, defensive tackle Norell Pollard and WR Braylon Sanders were also cut ahead of Tuesday’s 53-man roster deadline, per the team’s X account. Gallup was […]

DeMeco Ryans infused immediate excitement into the Houston Texans in 2023, after becoming the sixth head coach in franchise history. The team did not technically meet fans’ expectations last season, but the same result followed: a 10-7 finish with an AFC South title and Wild Card Weekend win. Ryans has brought stability to the organization […]

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers (74-57) did not have a fun National League West road trip — split a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies (37-94) and losing two of three to the San Diego Padres — they return to Chavez Ravine tied for first place in the division. Better yet, the 2024 World Series […]

While Tommy Fleetwood was trying to end his interminable run without a PGA Tour win, Scottie Scheffler eyed FedEx Cup immortality at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club on Sunday. If anyone was going to plunge yet another dagger into the 34-year-old Englishman, the best golfer on the planet today seemed like a safe bet. But […]

The Houston Rockets did not have to make a blockbuster trade or huge free agency signing this offseason. Following a 52-win campaign and hard-fought effort against a seasoned Golden State Warriors squad brimming with big-game experience, many fans would have understood if the organization kept the young core intact and trusted natural development to run […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Tez Johnson left everything on the field in what was his last chance to truly prove himself before the organization finalizes its roster. He is making it clear that the Bucs did not just draft a competent wide receiver. They are also getting an entertainer. Johnson thrilled the fans who flocked […]

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is uncertain if he will be able to play in the Sept. 4 season opener against the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, but the latest news implies that he will at least have a chance of suiting up. First-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters that he believes the former […]

Because she has never been to the WNBA Finals and is currently playing on the lowly Connecticut Sun (9-27), Tina Charles does not receive as much national attention as she deserves. The woman is an undeniable legend of the game just the same, and she has the records to prove it. The legendary frontcourt force […]

Many people wondered if Iowa State football was a legitimate Big 12 contender entering the 2025-26 campaign, or if last season’s 11-3 showing was merely a one-off. Well, the Cyclones look pretty serious after squeezing out a 24-21 victory versus Kansas State on Saturday afternoon. Although playing overseas presents some challenges to teams, one big […]

The injury-plagued Indiana Fever (19-17) are growing weaker, but Kelsey Mitchell is holding strong and doing her best to help keep the team in playoff position. Caitlin Clark has missed more than a month straight with a groin injury and has only played in 13 games this season, forcing the No. 2 overall pick in […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Zack Wheeler will not throw another pitch during the 2025 MLB campaign. The right-handed starter has venous thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS) and will undergo surgery, per The Athletic’s Matt Gelb. The recovery timeline is expected to be between six to eight months. Wheeler was once again in contention for a National League […]

The New York Jets need Justin Fields to stay healthy this season. They do not have a long-term quarterback plan in place, so it is crucial that management is able to conduct a thorough evaluation period over the next several months. However, should the mobile signal-caller suffer an injury during the 2025-26 campaign, the Gang […]

While many will say they got a tad too aggressive in their trade negotiations with the Los Angeles Rams, the Atlanta Falcons finally addressed their pass-rusher group at the NFL Draft. They will look to rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. to help bring the pressure this season. However, if there is a realistic […]

The New York Mets (67-60) are limping through August, posting a brutal 5-13 record in the month. They continue to give the Cincinnati Reds (67-61) opportunities to pass them in the standings, and although the latter has blown chances themselves over the last few weeks, they will eventually make the National League East club pay […]