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Injuries just keep piling up for the Los Angeles Lakers (9-7), who will be woefully short-handed for their road matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Jarred Vanderbilt has missed the entire season so far with a heel injury, Gabe Vincent (knee) has not played since the end of October and now Rui Hachimura and […]

Regardless of what comes next for Oklahoma football, a new star was born in Norman this year. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel helped the Sooners bounce back from a rough 2022-23 transition campaign, and in the process, he found a fitting home for himself. But is he ready to spread his wings? While Gabriel has the option […]

By no means has Sherrone Moore’s three-week interim head coaching tenure been met with universal praise, but he fearlessly led Michigan football to an essential victory over Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. His aggressive play-calling was arguably one of the differences in the 30-24 outcome. Moore’s players knew he was going to to bring the […]

For only the second time since 1984, SMU football has won at least 10 games in a single season. A 59-14 dismantling of the visiting Navy Midshipmen on Saturday afternoon earned the program this distinct honor. Don’t let the scoreboard fool you, however. There was plenty of excitement, and even some unpredictability in this one. […]

The 2023-24 campaign has been a massive disappointment for LSU football (8-3) and their fans from a record standpoint, but quarterback Jayden Daniels is giving them quite the silver lining. The star senior is determined to leave an indelible mark in Baton Rouge, as he continues to march towards the legendary Heisman Trophy. It figures […]

It’s now official. The Cincinnati Bengals have placed franchise quarterback Joe Burrow on the Injured Reserve. This move has been a week-and-a-half in the making, with many fans already eulogizing the 2023-24 season. Nevertheless, the team must trudge forward into its Week 12 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. And in doing so, the Bengals are […]

Three-time Pro Bowler Taylor Lewan had Nebraska football in his sights Friday, as Matt Rhule’s team battled No. 13 Iowa in a wild, folly-filled contest. Before the Cornhuskers lost the game, 13-10, the offensive tackle landed a big blow on the program. “Massive day in college football. Can the Cornhuskers prove they are finally, after […]

The Dallas Mavericks (10-5) have not fixed all their problems over night, but they are definitely a more balanced squad than the one who fell apart in the second half of last season. Rookie Dereck Lively II is a big reason why, as he is quickly becoming the defensive anchor for the Mavs. So you […]

In the inaugural Black Friday game, Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland fittingly did the unthinkable at the end of the first half. He intercepted an ill-fated Hail Mary attempt from New York Jets quarterback Tim Boyle and returned it all the way back for a 99-yard touchdown. Unfortunately, the game did not end on such […]

The Washington Wizards had a chance to press the reset button after trading away Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis in the offseason but instead decided to riskily invest in Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole becoming pillars of the franchise. The former is enjoying a hot start to the season, while the latter draws the ire […]

While trying to lead Arkansas basketball back against North Carolina in the Battle 4 Atlantis consolation game, Tramon Mark suffered a scary fall and was stretchered off the court, according to insider Jeff Goodman. “Arkansas coach Eric Musselman told reporters that Tramon Mark suffered a back injury on the hard fall at the end of […]

The Los Angeles Rams are in a somewhat similar, albeit slightly better spot than they were this time last year. A fading 2022-23 season completely flat-lined following an ankle injury to Cooper Kupp. Luckily, fans were spared an awful case of deja vu on Friday. Head coach Sean McVay announced that his star wide receiver […]

If not for a stunning Week 10 collapse at home versus the Cleveland Browns and a catastrophic injury in Week 11, it is likely that the Baltimore Ravens (8-3) would be crowned the clear-cut best team in the AFC. Even so, they are firing on both sides of the ball going into their upcoming prime-time […]

Tragedy was avoided in last Sunday’s game between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. Bills safety Taylor Rapp suffered a concussion and was taken off the field in an ambulance, with the diagnosis being a neck injury. Thankfully, his tests came back negative and he returned home. But Rapp is not going to be cleared […]

A small-market franchise with little free-agent appeal has no choice but to hit with its draft picks. Although the Charlotte Hornets selected promising building blocks in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, they misfired on Kai Jones. The No. 19 overall pick in 2021 made news during the offseason for what many deemed to be bizarre […]

Hopefully, the Seattle Seahawks were able to escape their troubles for a bit by stuffing their faces with a Thanksgiving dinner. Come next practice, though, they must immediately begin fixing the offense, which again failed to deliver in a 31-13 route against the San Francisco 49ers. Geno Smith, who was questionable coming into the Week […]

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are having a lot of fun these days. Playing well and winning, which do not always go hand-in-hand, tends to have that effect. They made the most out of their Thanksgiving afternoon game versus the visiting Washington Commanders, capping off a 45-10 annihilation with some turkey legs. No, they […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey offered some incredibly in-depth analysis after the team’s runaway 31-13 road victory against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday night. Only, it wasn’t all about the game. McCaffrey could not stop gushing about the postgame Thanksgiving meal, which was shared amongst several 49ers players. He worked up quite the appetite […]

The San Francisco 49ers feasted on the Seattle Seahawks, 31-13, in their Thanksgiving clash with the divisional rival Sunday night. But it wasn’t all gravy for the NFC West leaders, as they seemingly lost an All-Pro to a season-ending injury. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told the media that safety and key specials team player […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba reminded everyone why he was a coveted first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft in the team’s Thanksgiving game versus the San Francisco 49ers. With Seattle trailing 24-10 in the third quarter and facing 3rd-and-long deep in its own territory, quarterback Geno Smith connected with the 21-year-old for a […]

Just when it looks as if the Chicago Bears are starting to figure things out a bit, more potentially negative news surfaces. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney is apparently not happy with his role in the offense, according to ESPN radio host Marc Silverman. “I know for a fact that Darnell Mooney has privately had conversations […]

The Washington Commanders (4-8) were less than two minutes away from going into halftime down only one possession on the road versus the Dallas Cowboys (8-3). They eventually lost 45-10, in what was a brutal Thanksgiving afternoon for this slumping squad. Washington’s 2-0 start to the 2023-24 season feels like a lifetime ago now that […]

There are certain things fans just come to expect in the modern NFL, like excessive penalties, Bill Belichick’s indifferent press conferences and the Detroit Lions breaking your heart on Thanksgiving. After narrowly escaping a bitter home loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, Detroit fell in Ford Field to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, […]

Age gets us all. There is no shame in that. Even teenagers are forced to make adjustments to combat the gradual effects of Father Time. Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is being proactive, however, and doing everything he can to elevate his game. The Blazers rookie elaborated on his new look, which includes protective […]

Rooting for the Dallas Cowboys to lose is a pastime for many NFL fans, but they have been at the center of a couple of the more impressive underdog tales in recent memory. They converged on Thanksgiving Day in a game against the Washington Commanders. 2016 fourth-round pick Dak Prescott tied former undrafted QB Tony […]

Kansas basketball did not live up to their No. 1 ranking Tuesday night in the Maui Invitational. No. 4 Marquette had the Jayhawks uncharacteristically out of sorts on its way to the 73-59 victory. Turnovers (18), free throw woes (9-of-16) and a lack of defensive cohesion contributed to KU’s upset loss, but head coach Bill […]

No. 1 no more. Marquette basketball made a big statement with their straightforward, 73-59 victory over the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in the Maui Invitational Tuesday night. The relentless Golden Eagles looked every part of a Shaka Smart-led team, as they forced America to recognize their ample talents. “Shaka Smart is Bill Self’s daddy!,” Connor Smith […]

Regardless of the sport, every year there seems to be at least one athlete who is released midseason for a variety of reasons. They then proceed to have an instant impact for another team, just in time for the postseason push. Shaquille Leonard could be that guy this year, following his release from the Indianapolis […]

LeBron James’ unprecedented combination of greatness and longevity has earned him sole occupancy of the 39,000 points club, per ClutchPoints. The all-time leading scorer grabbed the illustrious milestone early in the Los Angeles Lakers’ home matchup against the Utah Jazz Tuesday night. Knowing Commissioner Adam Silver, one can assume he is absolutely ecstatic that James […]

Some of us are lucky enough to have that person in our lives who worries excessively when we fall or get scraped up. The questions can grate on the nerves, but the concern should be understood and appreciated. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is experiencing this exact treatment heading into the team’s Week 12 matchup […]

The Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles was neither team’s best game, but it provided enough drama and excitement to get many people clamoring for another showdown in February at Allegiant Stadium. There were plenty of fans tuned in for the Week 11 installment of Monday Night Football. Actually, it […]

There are many reasons a neutral NBA fan can probably point to as to explain why the Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a 10-3 start and currently hold a first-place lead in the Western Conference standings. Anthony Edwards has taken another step towards superstardom, Rudy Gobert is an elite rim protector and the pieces are […]

It might be difficult for Phoenix Suns fans to look on the bright side of things regarding the health of Bradley Beal, but this latest update should have them feeling grateful that his back injury is not worse. “I’m told he’s been dealing with a disc issue in his back,” Shams Charania reported on FanDuel’s […]

Can one play ignite the Los Angeles Clippers? Well, Paul George certainly thinks so. After losing six games in a row, and starting 0-5 in the James Harden era, the Clippers snagged a crucial home win on Friday night versus the Houston Rockets. LA trailed by five with a little over two minutes remaining before […]

Regardless of how he is perceived, Kevin Durant is bound to make some headlines when he posts on social media. Monday, he fired a succinct and biting reply that appeared to address the officials’ controversial decision to overturn a foul call on Lauri Markkanen at the end of the Phoenix Suns’ 140-137 double-overtime victory against […]

Apparently the New Orleans Saints’ bye week was not enough for Derek Carr to get up to full health. Head coach Dennis Allen told the media that his starting quarterback remains in concussion protocol, per NFL.com. Carr’s first year in New Orleans, which comes after he signed a four-year, $150 million contract in the offseason, […]

It’s that time of year again, when ethical debates and excessive statistical analysis run rampant. Superstar shortstop Alex Rodriguez, slugger Manny Ramirez and 3,000-hit club member Adrian Beltre lead a high-profile 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Beltre, who also belted 477 home runs, earned four All-Star selections, […]

Lance Lynn is going back to where it all began. The veteran right-handed starting pitcher is agreeing to a one-year, $10 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Despite Lynn’s rough 2023 season, the Cardinals clearly believe he can be a key part of their ailing staff in 2024. The […]

Everyone expected the Oklahoma City Thunder (10-4) to take a step forward this season, but this young squad appears to be well-ahead of schedule in the early portion of the 2023-24 NBA season. They extended their winning streak to five games and also accomplished a remarkable feat while handing out a 134-91 shellacking to the […]