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When a superstar somehow manages to still leave jaws wide open, fans know they are truly witnessing something special. The greatness of Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani apparently knows no bounds after another superb start put him in rare company, so rare it has not been seen in over a century. “Dating back to […]

Trae Young has been the subject of controversy for a bit now, but no one is talking about any of that following the Atlanta Hawks’ 116-105 win over the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Tuesday. TNT analyst and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal wanted to hear the team’s battle cry, and the […]

When a franchise stays stagnant over multiple years, it is hard to deny that there may be a culture problem deeply embedded in the organization from top to bottom. After a fifth-straight losing season, fans have to accept that the Washington Wizards might fit this mold. However, they probably weren’t expecting to get validation from […]

There are many analysts and people with egg on their face right now, courtesy of a 116-105 Atlanta Hawks victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Unfortunately for them, guard Dejounte Murray kept the receipts and quickly came back to bask in the shame of 17 ESPN panelists who all picked Miami. […]

Whether it’s in the NBA Draft or by the Sacramento Kings and Wally Szczerbiak, Tyrese Haliburton has been underestimated quite a lot during his three-year career. Well, he should not be underrated again after a stellar first season with the Indiana Pacers that saw him make monumental history. “Tyrese Haliburton became the first player in […]

Jaylen Brown has had an objectively impressive season. He is an integral player on one of the best teams in the NBA in the Boston Celtics and has scored a career-high 26.6 points per game on a highly efficient 49 percent shooting from the floor. He is a good rebounder and reliable defender. Simply put, […]

The Big Ten is primed to enter its most lucrative and potentially most significant era in its existence. New massive media contracts and expansion additions have almost guaranteed that. Still, it is crucial to find the right person to usher in that new era. The conference hopes they have done just that after hiring former […]

Fans have been waiting for Jon Rahm to ascend into full superstardom since he joined the PGA Tour in 2016. After overtaking Brooks Koepka and holding off Phil Mickelson to win the 2023 Masters on Sunday, the Spaniard may have officially been crowned. At least Paige Spiranac thinks so. “Congrats Jon Rahm! You’re really good […]

The Miami Heat have been one Rubik’s Cube fans have not been able to solve during the 2022-23 NBA season. Their 44-38 record, along with having no winner streak greater than four games, suggests they are first-round fodder for the Milwaukee Bucks or Boston Celtics. But their trademark tenacity, experience and stalwart defense are all […]

The Green Bay Packers cannot afford to just wait out the stalemate with the New York Jets in their Aaron Rodgers trade talks. They are operating under the notion that their franchise legend will be headed to the Meadowlands at some point, and are thus moving forward to address the quarterback depth they will surely […]

The 2023 NFL Draft has the makings of a truly combustible element. The complexion of the board has already significantly changed after a huge trade between the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers in March. More mayhem could follow leading into the annual spectacle. In fact, the Arizona Cardinals might make sure of it. “At least […]

Jon Rahm had country in mind following his monumental Masters victory Sunday, as the magnitude of what he accomplished not just for himself, but all of Spain, quickly set in moments after he secured his first Green Jacket. The memory of a beloved fellow golfer and countryman likely gave Rahm some added motivation in his […]

At first glance of the 2023 Masters final leaderboard, one might guess that Sunday was fairly straightforward, as Jon Rahm seized the Green Jacket with a four-stroke win that was not in much doubt for most of the afternoon. But Phil Mickelson ensured that there were plenty of swerves and fireworks on the way to […]

Sunday was a day for Minnesota Timberwolves fans to forget. Unfortunately, the latest development in the Rudy Gobert-Kyle Anderson drama will make that very difficult to do with the NBA Play-In Tournament commencing Tuesday. After Gobert punched Anderson in the chest in their regular season finale against the New Orleans Pelicans, the two teammates had […]

There is a calm before the storm type of vibe heading into the 2023 NFL Draft. There seem to be several teams who are perfectly content sticking with a murky or questionable quarterback situation. Not even the potential availability of a former MVP in Lamar Jackson has caused their conservative plans to change. Each organization […]

Replacing players who had such a profound impact on the team’s on-court success and culture of the program is an unenviable task. UCLA basketball may not immediately find another Jaime Jaquez, but head coach Mick Cronin hopes he just added a key player who can help keep the Bruins nationally relevant. Utah transfer Lazar Stefanovic […]

Things have not started off well for the Houston Astros (3-6), but star slugger Yordan Alvarez is right on schedule for an MVP-caliber season. He launched his third home run of the year- a grand slam at that- and in doing so made history that only one other man could also boast. “Yordan Alvarez hit […]

Although players and fans braced for it, the weather has become an unfortunate protagonist at the 2023 Masters. Play has been suspended Saturday due to “inclement conditions” and will not resume until Sunday at 8:30 a.m. ET, according to the tournament’s official Twitter. It is the second day in a row weather has forced players […]

When a star player wins a national championship, there is little time to truly bask in the moment. Big decisions need to be made. UConn Basketball dominated the NCAA Tournament field on their way to cutting down the nets this past Monday night. The team was given a lot of exposure to fans, but also […]

MVP speculation will continue to swirl around Joel Embiid until the award is announced, but fans should take time to appreciate what the Philadelphia 76ers superstar has already accomplished. After a dominant season, Embiid has officially claimed his second consecutive NBA scoring title with a staggering 33 points per game. He is the first center […]

The Golden State Warriors have accomplished too much to be intimidated by the moment. They have the experience and championship pedigree in addition to Hall of Fame talent and coaching. Making the transition from regular season basketball to postseason basketball is muscle memory at this point. Their challenge will not be mental but instead lie […]

The comments St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol made about outfielder Tyler O’Neill not giving maximum effort while running home, which then led to him being benched, has brought to light an interesting generational debate. Old-school baseball minds probably saw no problem with a skipper calling out a player for not hustling enough. That was […]

Brooks Koepka should be a happy man going into the weekend after playing a stellar two rounds of golf that has given him a lead in the 2023 Masters. Though, he is not that far removed from darker days. After tallying a 67 on Friday, Koepka held nothing back about his struggles in Augusta National […]

Dana White is a sales man first and foremost. And boy is he pitching fans on the electric atmosphere they can expect Miami to bring at UFC 287 Saturday night. The UFC president was utterly infatuated with the city’s famed vibe and energy ahead of a co-main event welterweight bout between Gilbert Burns and hometown […]

The WWE, already $9 billion enterprise, might be getting a rocket strapped to it following them being being acquired by Endeavor and subsequently merging with UFC. That is what Dana White predicts, at least. The controversial UFC president was a guest on The Pat McAfee Show Friday and drew parallels between this monumental move by […]

Phil Mickelson has made a career out of catching fans off guard. Whether it is his emotional Masters win in 2010, his devastating 2006 U.S. Open collapse, an unexpected PGA Championship in 2021, or when he blindsided the golf world by signing on with LIV Golf in 2022, Lefty constantly turns the narrative upside down. […]

The NBA Playoffs were once lamented for how top-heavy and predictable they were, but the 2022-23 regular season has objectively been one wild ride. And it is not over yet. Though, there are a few things that could be decided in Friday’s slate of games, particularly where the Eastern Conference is concerned. The top five […]

Outside of player development, there has been no reason to check in on the Detroit Pistons since essentially Christmas. Even in a year where almost the entire league was in contention for the playoffs or NBA Play-In Tournament, the Little Caesars Arena was routinely a palace of pain. Though, perhaps growing pains is more appropriate. […]

Regardless of fame and money, life is still about the little things for NBA Hall of Famer and iconic TNT analyst Charles Barkley. The very little things, apparently. While wrapping up a Thursday night double-header of basketball on Inside the NBA, fans and the rest of the panel were treated to a sneak peak of […]

For years, the balance of power in college basketball was so strongly tipped in the coach’s favor. They could make a long-term commitment to a program and then abruptly leave for a better offer. Those players who that coach recruited were left utterly powerless. Now, however, the modern transfer rules have changed everything. Yet, St. […]

Obviously, NBA fans can be very opinionated. LeBron James versus Michael Jordan GOAT debate. Does Nikola Jokic have enough postseason success to warrant three consecutive regular season MVPs? But maybe the one that evokes the most passion and emotion revolves around the unveiling of new alternate jerseys. The Brooklyn Nets learned that the hard way. […]

The Seattle Police Department have made a breakthrough regarding the disappearance of a woman who was last seen on a date at a Seattle Mariners game on Friday, March 31. A man is in custody at King County Jail for investigation of homicide, kidnapping and assault, via People.com. Leticia Martinez-Cosman, 58, has not been seen […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are becoming the boy who cried wolf as far as their fan base is concerned. After dangling the possibility of a Zion Williamson return, the organization has again reverted back to the company line: “He will continue his rehabilitation.” Everyone knows the book on Williamson by now. An incredible talent who […]

Atlanta Braves fans were hoping to enjoy a marquee matchup with the San Diego Padres Tuesday night, but will be left a little unsettled after seeing their young star outfielder Michael Harris II leave the game with lower back tightness, according to Bally Sports: Braves. Harris slid hard on a failed stolen base attempt in […]

Isiah Thomas is arguably one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. His on-court accolades with the “Bad Boy” Detroit Pistons captivated many fans, some so much that they felt obligated to honor his name and legacy. Enter Mr. Irrelevant, Isaiah Thomas, who is best known for is MVP-caliber 2016-17 season with the Boston […]

For fans who strictly watch PGA events, it had been a while since they got to see the now polarizing Phil Mickelson. They would soon find out at the Masters that, at least on the golf course, he is the same Lefty he has always been. Or is he? Mickelson found himself in the trees […]

Of all the spectacles in sports, none face a greater challenge of standing out than the Masters. Fans are buzzing off the high of MLB’s Opening Day while still trying to come down from the frenzy and bracket-busting heartbreak of March Madness. Heck, many might be burnt out from a full WrestleMania weekend. It is […]

After sort of easing his way into a full workload since returning from his right foot injury, LeBron James seems to be in NBA Playoffs form. He spun his way through traffic to give the Los Angeles Lakers a crucial overtime victory on the road versus the Utah Jazz Tuesday night. James played 38 minutes, […]

Sometimes. there’s nothing else one can do but tip their cap and just say it wasn’t their night. St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz had to do just that after a subpar outing against the Atlanta Braves, but that will probably be an unsatisfactory consolation prize for a fan base hoping to see a […]