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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 […]

The NFL is suspending Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods II six games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.The alleged incident took place during the summer. The 23-year-old was already sidelined for the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign after rupturing his Achilles in April but now will […]

Commissioner Adam Silver is probably patting himself on the back after seeing the latest attendance ratings for NBA games in the month of November. The league averaged 18,208 fans, which is the highest average number ever recorded in November, per NBA Communications. This boom comes during the first year of the In-Season Tournament (Silver’s brainchild), […]

New York Yankees fans are especially ornery these days. They do not want to hear any roster-related news that doesn’t concern either Juan Soto or other premium MLB talents. Hence, the team’s latest acquisition is probably not going to enthuse the Bronx too much. Though, the team is at least adding some October magic to […]

The cliche “so close and yet so far” has never felt more fitting than it does now for Florida State football. The program is on the verge of punching its ticket to the College Football Playoff for the first time since the format was introduced in 2014 but will have to survive a meeting with […]

On the surface, Nebraska football just endured their seventh consecutive losing season and remain plagued by the same issues that have tainted this once prestigious program. A closer look, however, will show fans that things are definitely on the mend in Lincoln. At least defensively. And the Cornhuskers are responding accordingly by making associate head […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans have some proud moments to reflect upon in their 34-year history, mostly because of Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett, but their red-hot start to the 2023-24 season puts into perspective just how far from the apex the franchise has been for all these years. “In their previous 34 years of existence, the […]

While major markets lay out the welcome mat for Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Cody Bellinger, the Tampa Bay Rays are spending their offseason trying to maximize cost efficiency. That apparently revolves around trading starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who should probably be counting his remaining days in St. Petersburg based on the latest report. “The […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is often acclaimed for doing the things that don’t show up in the box score. His high motor, tenacious defense and valued leadership presence all allowed him to become a contributor on an NBA championship team in 2020. The 29-year-old was not the unsung hero Thursday night against the Milwaukee […]