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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tight end Darnell Washington takes his position very seriously and firmly believes there should be a distinction between elite tight ends and receivers. Therefore, the stickler purposefully omitted Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce from his top-5 TE rankings. Yes, he’s listed as a tight end,” Washington said on the latest edition […]

Francisco Lindor has a fiercely loyal wife. Days after retired infielder Jason Kipnis implied the Mets shortstop and his former Cleveland (then-Indians) teammate lacked leadership skills, Katia Reguero Lindor fired back with a scathing claim. “My husband is such a classy person, would never say what a bully Kipnis was in the clubhouse,” she tweeted. […]

San Diego State announced the verdict in their investigation of the rape and gang rape allegations against alum and former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza. The university said there are “no findings” of wrongdoing. “While the university cannot provide specific information related to its student disciplinary proceedings and investigations, or specific information related to student […]

The big changes keep on coming for USC football, and this is one few could have anticipated. Mike Bohn will be resigning as Trojans athletic director, effective immediately, according to University president Carol Folt. The bombshell was dropped right in the midst of a promising new era for USC, just 18 months after Bohn hired […]

Jim Brown left an indelible mark on the Cleveland Browns. Owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam shared their heartfelt gratitude for the legendary running back, who passed away Thursday night in his home at the age of 87. “Jim Brown is a true icon of not just the Cleveland Browns but the entire NFL,” their statement […]

Justin Rose and the many fans watching the PGA Championship are being reminded just how unusual and unpredictable the game of golf can be. The former world No. 1 is the first player to reach seven or fewer fairways while still being under par through two rounds, according to Justin Ray of the Twenty First […]

Liverpool F.C. boss Jurgen Klopp already has plenty on his plate with the Premier League season nearly finished and his team in danger of failing to qualify for the Champions League. He still made time to address his two-game ban for comments he made about a referee, inquiring further about the £75,000 fine he also […]

This should be an exciting summer for Bob Myers. The renown basketball executive is a hot commodity and will be signing a highly lucrative contract somewhere. The Golden State Warriors, however, are likely dreading this potential bidding war for the man who helped construct the NBA’s latest dynasty. With Myers’ current deal with the Dubs […]

How a joke is perceived by a work colleague will depend on setting , delivery and context. Apparently, at least one of those factors was working against the agent who is being investigated by the NFL Players Association for allegedly trying to bribe teams at the 2023 NFL Draft. David Canter, president of GSE Worldwide, […]

It will be difficult for Miami basketball to duplicate the monumental success they achieved in their Final Four run in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Multiple key leaders and contributors are departing, but fans will be overjoyed to know that low post anchor Norchad Omier is not ready to leave South Beach in his rearview mirror. […]

Countless kids rehearse playing in a high-profile playoff game, but for Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray, those fantasies have actually come to fruition in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The fourth quarter was again his domain, as a 23-point eruption propelled his team to a Game 2 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the […]

There is the expectation that a rookie will tend to shy away from calling out star players. That unwritten rule would go double for NBA icons. Perhaps it is his natural moxie or the adrenaline rush from winning the NBA Draft Lottery, but San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan had no qualms about going after […]

If at first you don’t succeed with one championship head coach, then try again with another one. That’s the saying, right? Well, it might be the magic mantra for the Philadelphia 76ers, who fired Doc Rivers after the team failed to close out the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs. The Sixers could see Nick […]

The New York Mets have already made key roster changes this week, and now fans must prepare for another one that will undoubtedly be controversial. Former New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez will be called up to the Major League roster, per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. This decision was anticipated, as the two-time All-Star had […]

Highly-touted prospect Matthew Liberatore could finally be reaching the high ceiling projected for him when he was selected in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. That possibility is not lost on the St. Louis Cardinals (18-26), as they decide what to do with their starting pitching rotation. The young left-hander threw five shutout […]

Even more than a win, a Super Bowl loss can define a player’s career. Experiencing a stinging defeat on one of the biggest stages in the world with more than a hundred million people watching can stay with a man. The pressure to return to the game, coupled with the ridicule that sometimes comes with […]

Micah Parsons‘ jersey choices have placed him in the same company as Drake, according to New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon. Usually that is exactly the type of megastar people clamor to be compared to, but when fanhood is the topic in question, there may be no greater dishonor to a man’s reputation. Parsons showed […]

The dreams of a new stadium could inch closer to becoming a reality for Chicago Bears fans following the Illinois House Committee hearings on Wednesday and Thursday. Multiple amendments are under review, including a $3 ticket tax, per NBC5 Chicago’s James Neveau. The revenue would primarily go towards building up Arlington Heights– the Bears’ expected […]

The River Walk has life again. After years of futility and aimlessness, the San Antonio Spurs instantly feel like a prominent sports franchise again. That is the power of Victor Wembanyama. The NBA Draft Lottery always presents hope to which ever team wins it, but this year’s felt extra special. Or perhaps dire is the […]

The Aaron Judge side-eye incident in the New York Yankees’ 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Monday night has prompted Houston Astros writer Michael Schwab to make a similar accusation against third baseman Josh Donaldson. Cheating accusations connecting to the Astros and Yankees? At long last, time travel is possible. After Judge visibly turned […]

After a listless season, the Charlotte Hornets needed a big win at the NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday night. And they got just that, after jumping up two spots to land the No. 2 overall pick. However, everyone watching knew the top prize was Victor Wembayama. A Lamelo Ball tweet seemed to suggest as much. Minutes […]

Some red flags turn out to be red herrings, as players rise above any concerns regarding their talent or health. Sometimes, though, those initial fears are sadly confirmed. The Texas Rangers are learning that right now. Former top draft pick of the New York Mets and Vanderbilt phenom, pitcher Kumar Rocker, will need to undergo […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are not at the top of the American League East like many fans predicted before the season, but they remain positioned to wreak havoc on the MLB with a solid 24-16 record. Bo Bichette is looking like the full-fledged star scouts portended him to be and Matt Chapman has returned to […]

Before he retired from professional football, Tom Brady was speculated as a possible free agent acquisition for the Las Vegas Raiders. Even at 45 years of age, such a move would have made the franchise more relevant than it has been in probably 40 years. Could a potential stake in ownership have the same effect, […]

Syracuse basketball is doing everything in their power to avoid becoming an afterthought in this now post-Jim Boeheim era. New head coach Adrian Autry has been busy in the offseason thus far and just filled a big hole on his roster by adding who he hopes is the next imposing Orange big man. Florida State […]

Few fans could have anticipated a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals to take form in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, but the Miami Heat have reminded everyone why they are one of the best-run organizations in the league. They have willed themselves to another battle with the Boston Celtics. Rest assured, head coach Erik […]

Although he wore out his welcome with the new Phoenix Suns regime, Monty Williams remains a highly coveted NBA head coaching candidate. While future employment should be of little concern to the 2022 Coach of the Year, it appears his choices could be very different in terms of the teams’ current trajectories. The championship-or-bust Milwaukee […]

The Denver Broncos need plenty to break their way if they are going to complete a dramatic one-year turnaround. Fortunately, they might have just received their first sign of good luck. Running back Javonte Williams, who tore his ACL and LCL early last season, is doing “extremely well,” according to head coach Sean Payton, via […]

With the conference finals matchups set in both the West and East, there is the widespread belief that the league is drooling over the potential NBA Finals showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. The sport’s two most prestigious franchises battling for supremacy seems like a huge difference in dollars compared to the […]

An abysmal start has a way of putting a damper on any subsequent success. A sprinter who clips the first hurdle will struggle to make up time. A student who rallies late in the semester after skipping class all year may still not graduate. And a baseball team who sleepwalks through the first month-plus of […]

Fair or not, the Dallas Cowboys are not taken seriously by a majority of football fans. Years of unfulfilled promise and heart-wrenching losses have forced neutral NFL followers to avoid using the words “America’s Team” and “Super Bowl” in the same sentence. No one wants to be the Boy Who Cried Cowboy. However, there is […]

Green Bay Packers fans can officially prepare to say goodbye to a former Super Bowl Champion and one of the longest tenured players in franchise history. The wife of longtime kicker Mason Crosby appeared to reveal on Twitter that her husband’s time with the organization had come to an end. While responding to a tweet […]

Julius Randle is a wanted man by New York Knicks fans. Or rather an unwanted man. After a poor performance in a do-or-die Game 6 against the Miami Heat Friday, an angry group of Knickerbocker supporters who viewed the disheartening 96-92 loss at the Madison Square Garden watch party unleashed their wrath on the two-time […]

They say you do anything for the client. The NFL Players Association says otherwise and is investigating agent David Canter for allegedly attempting to persuade teams to pick players he represented in the 2023 NFL Draft with gifts and perks, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. Canter is the president of GSE Worldwide and has been in […]

One of the most difficult things to do in sports is blossom from the sneaky underdog to consistent favorite. The NFL, in particular, can be quite cruel to those trendy picks whose lofty potential fills bandwagons everywhere. Oftentimes, those passengers are abruptly thrown off with only a hollow “Come back next year” for their troubles. […]

Chris Paul knows a thing or two about bitter postseason defeats during an 18-year NBA career that spans across five different franchises. In the last two years alone, he has witnessed his Phoenix Suns get walloped at home with their season on the line. This time, though, he watched helplessly from the bench (groin injury). […]

The union of Julius Randle and the New York Knicks has had its share of ups-and-downs over the last four years, but even the most critical fans would begrudgingly admit he has contributed to the most success the franchise has enjoyed in a decade. The 28-year-old is again being formally recognized for it after earning […]

When it rains in Queens, it pours. And then pours some more. The New York Mets (18-20) have constantly found themselves in turmoil this season, despite the organization’s World Series ambitions. They might have just caught another bad break, one that might not be going away either. Max Scherzer’s side/back injury does not appear to […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams is about to find out just how tolerant new owner Mat Ishbia is when it comes to suffering another devastating NBA Playoffs loss at home. For the second straight year, the Footprint Center cleared out early and in despair after the Denver Nuggets unceremoniously dispatched of the undermanned Phoenix […]