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Health is everything to the Milwaukee Bucks (5-3) this season. First-year head coach Adrian Griffin is confident enough in his experienced roster to not over extend one of his star players in the ninth game of the season. Hence, Damian Lillard is not going to play in Saturday’s matchup with the Orlando Magic, per the […]

Penn State football fans will have to wait another year to see if their team will finally rise to the occasion. The Nittany Lions failed to capitalize on the suspension of Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and lost at home, 24-15, to effectively end their Playoff hopes. With another high-profile pitfall officially in the books, people are […]

Los Angeles Clippers fans’ worst nightmares are coming true through the first few games of the James Harden experiment. They fell 144-128 to the Dallas Mavericks Friday night in what was their first NBA In-Season Tournament game. The Clippers are still looking for their first win since trading for the mercurial guard at the top […]

One of baseball’s most high-profile reformation projects continues to move forward. New Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington is beginning to assemble his coaching staff, as two respected individuals are reportedly heading to Anaheim. “Eric Young Sr. and Ryan Goins are planning to join Ron Washington on his Angels staff,” Jon Heyman of the New […]

Former Las Vegas Raiders player D.J. Hayden tragically died in a car accident early Saturday morning near downtown Houston at the age of 33, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle. Five other people died as a result of the collision, which took place approximately 2 a.m. local time after a vehicle reportedly sped […]

Although Nikola Jokic sits atop the NBA superstar throne for the time being, there are plenty of worthy adversaries who are ready to stage a coup and assume their status as supreme ruler of the basketball world. An obvious candidate is the reigning MVP, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Ironically, the same dark cloud that […]

When it comes to breaking up, the wise Jerry Seinfeld said it best. “A breakup is like knocking over a coke machine. You can’t do it in one push. You got to rock it back and forth a few times, and then it goes over.”  Those words ring especially true following the news that Andy […]

In a time when athletes and coaches inundate the public with cookie-cutter responses and roundabout non-answers, Jimmy Butler should be treasured. The Miami Heat star’s one-of-a-kind personality has produced many memorable exchanges, and on Wednesday he delivered another one. Before the Heat clinched a 108-102 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, a fan sitting courtside in […]

After weeks of speculation, the day of reckoning has arrived for Michigan football. Although the NCAA is still conducting its investigation into the program’s alleged sign-stealing transgressions, the Big Ten Conference is moving forward with its own form of discipline for Jim Harbaugh. And it’s a doozy. He is suspended from coaching during the remaining […]

The NCAA is sparking controversy for its decision to once again deny a mental health waiver for Cincinnati basketball transfer Aziz Bandaogo, which he hoped would grant him immediate playing eligibility. “This marks a second denial and end of the NCAA’s waiver process, but Bandaogo will likely pursue legal action,” The Athletic’s Justin Williams reported. […]

With Colorado football (4-5) in freefall mode for almost the entirety of conference play, the Buffaloes are in severe need of a mental boost going into Saturday’s game against No. 23 Arizona (6-3). And they might have just gotten it, courtesy of a former player. Linebacker Taylor Upshaw, who spent a few months with Colorado […]

When the Denver Broncos battle the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Monday Night Football it will mark the first time that legendary pass rusher Von Miller plays against the team with which his greatness is most synonymous. There are sure to be some emotions and strange feelings. Miller spent 10-and-a-half years with Denver before […]

Chatter and minor discontent are inevitable consequences of an NFL locker room. It is difficult to balance a team mindset with individual ambitions, especially as emotions continue to run high. Communication is a must in those situations in order to prevent debilitating tension from infiltrating a team. The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) are doing their best […]

Nebraska football (5-4) has a long way to go until it commands national respect again, but the program is undeniably making strides forward in its first year under head coach Matt Rhule. The Cornhuskers weathered plenty of early-season turbulence and are attempting to qualify for their first bowl game since 2016. Wide receiver Elliott Brown […]

The easiest thing for a professional athlete to do is to get a big head. Hype and national exposure can leave a massive opening for an equally massive ego to fill. Conceit can ravage a locker room and sabotage a supreme talent. Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent doesn’t have that problem. With Bagent’s improbable run […]

After the Carolina Panthers snatched a victory away from the Houston Texans in Week 8, there was cause for optimism. Bryce Young played solid and displayed considerable poise on the game-winning drive. With matchups against the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears looming ahead, this team had a solid opportunity to keep momentum rolling. Fast forward […]

It was going to be extremely difficult for fans to walk away from a Chicago Bears versus Carolina Panthers matchup with a great deal of pride, but one player ensured that there was at least one positive takeaway to glean from this lackluster Thursday Night Football game. Bears running back D’Onta Foreman logged a season-high […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers remain far too offensively stagnant and have suffered multiple costly injuries, and yet they are 5-3. Once again, head coach Mike Tomlin is getting his team to buy in and play above its collective talent level. That philosophy can only be mastered when guys make the necessary sacrifices. Patrick Peterson is in […]

MLB trade rumors run rampant around this time of the year, with many set to peter out before offseason’s end. Juan Soto trade speculation could fall under this very category. Scott Boras believes as much, at least. The thing that gives rumors actual life, however, is good ole’ fashioned common sense. There might be too […]

Although the Houston Astros advanced to the American League Championship Series for the seventh-straight year, the 2023 season was not exactly business as usual. The club entered the final stretch of September with its playoff aspirations hanging in the balance. Both the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners could have realistically claimed the AL West crown […]

A massive offseason that centers around the pursuit of a unicorn could somehow get even bigger if a polar bear finds himself on the move this winter. Trading Pete Alonso could be in the best interest of the New York Mets if president of baseball operations David Stearns is unable to work out a contract […]

With the hiring of Ron Washington as manager, Los Angeles Angels fans desperately hope that there will be far more clarity surrounding this team going forward. Though, the latest news revolving around Torii Hunter’s rumored place on the coaching staff is only drumming up more questions. During Thursday’s edition of Foul Territory, co-host AJ Pierzynski […]

When an underdog vaults itself past a more talented and expensive team in the playoffs, it is easy to just stay the course in the offseason. Cost efficiency and endless determination worked for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023, so who is to say it can’t produce substantial success again, right? That is an even easier […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was speaking quite freely when talking to the media on Tuesday. He cursed while assessing his roster, essentially offended fans and even took aim at one of the organization’s former minor league players. For those wondering, Cashman remains one of the most polarizing figures in New York sports. […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd will always be bonded by winning an improbable NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. But those warm memories do not exist on the unforgiving pickleball court. The two Hall of Famers battled in the celebrity pro-am, as current Mavs superstar Luka Doncic watched from above at the Brookhaven […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman is expected to have another busy offseason, which likely means wooing Shohei Ohtani and some other quality talents who can make the team better suited for a deep postseason run. Those big plans might also include keeping a beloved part of the franchise. Friedman does not […]

The 2023-24 season is a pivotal one for the Toronto Raptors, but perhaps none more so than for young Scottie Barnes. He has impressed fans with his supreme athleticism and stalwart defense these past two years, but this is supposed to be the year the 22-year-old wing becomes an undeniable top guy for his franchise. […]

There was some speculation that Ohio State football (9-0) would lose its No. 1 slot in the weekly College Football Playoff rankings after struggling early against Rutgers this past Saturday, but the Buckeyes remain at the top. The committee is clearly impressed with the Big Ten powerhouse, despite the looming presence of other flashier contenders. […]

These days, it is difficult to spot ardent Brian Cashman supporters. An 82-80 season devoid of even an American League Wild Card berth will have that kind of off-putting effect on New York Yankees fans. They demand perpetual relevance and championships. When those lofty standards are not met, he is the man above all who […]

The NCAA’s investigation into the alleged Michigan football sign-stealing scandal just continues to get more engrossing by the week. Connor Stalions, the former staffer who is accused of conducting illegal in-person scouting at many games on behalf of the Wolverines, is being further looked at for possibly being on the sideline of Michigan State’s season […]

The Carolina Panthers’ season is all but done after a rough 1-7 start, but there are still moves that need to be made. Injuries are forcing the front office to dip deep for linebacker depth, so much so that the team is signing a player who already hung up his cleats. “Veteran LB Blake Martinez […]

In this age of information, it is rare to genuinely blindside sports fans. But that notion got thrown out the window on Monday, as the baseball world is still processing the shocking decision by Craig Counsell to leave the Milwaukee Brewers for the Chicago Cubs. Brandon Woodruff put it best. “Lord have mercy,” the Brewers […]

Although it’s far too late in the season to spark any worthwhile change in 2023, USC football finally reached their breaking point with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. The fact that they can at least recognize the colossal disappointment this campaign has descended into over the last month is a small step in the right direction. […]

A new front office is not going be enough on its own to erase the bad optics that currently define the Chicago White Sox. A positive account given by a former player might help a little, though. Starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, who was traded to the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the deadline after spending […]

It is not too often that we witness a coronation occur after a gut-wrenching loss. Though, it might be happening more frequently in 2023. First, Jalen Hurts ascended into elite status after a historic Super Bowl performance against the triumphant Kansas City Chiefs. And now, somewhat ironically, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott might have just […]

The Cleveland Guardians have officially found a successor for future Hall of Famer Terry Francona. Stephen Vogt, a former All-Star catcher and Seattle Mariners coach, is their new manager, according to Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. Vogt retired in 2022 after a 10-year MLB career but immediately returned to the clubhouse. He served as the Mariners […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin could not have known exactly what emotions he would be feeling after returning to Paycor Stadium this past weekend for a prime-time meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin did not play in the game but privately spent time on the field where he almost died. It has been more than […]

Upon first glance, the Dallas Cowboys’ 23-28 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday is just more of the same. A franchise replete with high-quality talent on offense and defense that inevitably finds a way to lose a pivotal matchup right at the end. Those watching closely, however, might have witnessed a significant […]

The Philadelphia Eagles get a much-needed bye in Week 10 to rest a bit before a rigorous stretch of games that feature some of their biggest competition. The break, however, will not be long enough for one of their key offensive players to heal up. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that tight end Dallas Goedert […]