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The Miami Dolphins signed former Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers tight end Tyler Kroft to a 1-year contract, according to a Tuesday tweet from NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “The #Dolphins have signed TE Tyler Kroft to a 1-year deal, per agent @MikeMcCartney7,” wrote Rapoport. A former 3rd-round pick from Rutgers, Kroft has spent […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford, according to a Tuesday tweet from NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “The #Bucs have added to their QB room, signing former #Rams QB John Wolford,” wrote Rapoport. “He joins Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield in Tampa.” A former standout for Wake Forest Demon […]

Will the Portland Trail Blazers go all in for a playoff push during their 2023-24 campaign? Portland finished with a record of 33-49 last season, good enough for 13th in the Western Conference and fifth in the Northwest Division behind the Utah Jazz. They finished three games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for a spot […]

The Indiana Pacers were close, but not quite there yet. Indiana finished a record of 35-47, good enough to put them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and five games behind a division rival in the Chicago Bulls for a spot in the Play-In tournament. The Pacers’ most significant need will likely be a […]

Will the Portland Trail Blazers be able to fight their way into NBA Playoff contention next season? Portland finished with a 33-49 record last season, good enough for fifth in the Northwest Division and 13th in the Western Conference. The Blazers ended the 2022 NBA Draft with guard Shaedon Sharpe, guard Gabriele Procida and forward […]

Former UMass guard RJ Luis committed to the St. John’s basketball program, according to a Sunday tweet from NYT Sports Basketball Insider Adam Zagoria. A former 3-star recruit out of Miami, Fla., Luis initially committed to UMass over offers from Temple, Kansas State, Rutgers, VCU and St. Bonaventure, among others, according to 247Sports. He joined a 2022 Minutemen […]

The Miami basketball program landed Florida State guard Matthew Cleveland from the transfer portal, according to a Sunday tweet from Miami Herald sportswriter Michelle Kaufman. “We are excited to welcome Matthew and his family to the Hurricane basketball program. He is an accomplished, experienced, versatile individual who has already proven he can excel at a high level in […]

Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham revealed the team sends care packages to players they believe will still be available after the NFL Draft, according to a Friday tweet from Daniel Greenberg of ChiSportUpdates. “Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham said on @ESPN1000 that the team sends care packages to players they believe will still be […]

The Georgetown Hoyas basketball program landed former Kansas State forward Ismael Massoud from the transfer portal on Friday, according to a tweet from On3 National Recruiting Expert Joe Tipton. “NEWS: Kansas State transfer Ismael Massoud has committed to Georgetown, he tells @On3sports,” wrote Tipton. “Began his career at Wake Forest.” A former 3-star recruit from the Bronx, N.Y., […]

Former Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Kaleb Brown transferred to the Iowa Hawkeyes football program on Thursday, according to an article from CBS Sports. A former 4-star recruit out of Chicago, Ill., Brown initially committed to the Buckeyes over offers from Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Penn State and Wisconsin, among others, according to 247Sports. […]

Michigan football quarterback JJ McCarthy was taken with the No. 20 pick by the Minnesota Vikings in Todd McShay’s 2024 NFL Mock Draft, according to a Friday article from MLive.com. “There are a handful of passers who could rise into Round 1 — Penix, Oregon’s Bo Nix and Texas’ Quinn Ewers, to name a few — but McCarthy is […]

Will the Charlotte Hornets be able to battle their way into playoff contention next season? The Hornets ended with a record of 27-55, good enough for fifth in the Southeast Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference. Guards LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier led the team in scoring with 23.3 and 21.1 points per contest, […]

Will the Utah Jazz be able to get back into playoff contention? The Jazz ended the 2022-23 regular season with a record of 37-45, putting it in fourth place in the Northwest Division and 12th in the Western Conference. Utah was five games below the New Orleans Pelicans for a spot in the Play-In tournament. […]

The Oklahoma State women’s basketball program landed former Georgetown guard Kennedy Fauntleroy from the transfer portal, the team announced in a Thursday release. “We are thrilled to add Kennedy to our Cowgirl family,” Cowgirl head coach Jacie Hoyt said, via OKState.com. “Last year she proved to be one of the best point guards in the country as […]

The North Carolina Women’s Basketball program and head coach Courtney Banghart agreed to a 5-year contract extension through 2028, according to a Thursday tweet from WUNC Digital Producer Mitchell Northam. “Inbox: UNC and Courtney Banghart have agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2028,” wrote Northam. The former Princeton coach led the Tar Heels to a 76-43 […]

The Chicago Cubs are calling up first baseman prospect Matt Mervis, according to a Thursday tweet from ESPN baseball columnist Jeff Passan. “The Chicago Cubs are calling up top first base prospect Matt Mervis, sources tell ESPN,” Passan wrote. “He’s expected to join the team tomorrow as it returns home to start a series against Miami. “Mervis, […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb had a strong take on his Dallas contract and future with the Cowboys on Thursday. “I’m very excited, Dallas is somewhere I’ve always wanted to be,” Lamb said, via The Athletic Cowboys Staff Writer Jon Machota. “I don’t see myself really wearing any other jersey. I don’t really want to get […]

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney McLeod, according to a Thursday tweet from ESPN Cleveland Browns reporter Jake Trotter. “Browns have agreed to terms with veteran safety Rodney McLeod,” wrote Trotter. A former standout at the University of Virginia, McLeod first signed with the then-St. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2023 NFL Draft with seven draft selections. They chose to bring in a consistent mix of talent on both sides of the ball, starting with a defensive end in the first round and a wide receiver in the second. Who did the Kansas City Chiefs select in the 2023 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders ended the 2023 NFL Draft with nine selections, including four in the third and fourth rounds. The Raiders were able to fill needs on both sides of the ball, starting by taking a defensive end in the first round and a tight end in the second. Who did the Las Vegas […]

Former Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos announced his retirement from professional baseball in a Wednesday tweet. “Dear Family, Fans and Friends, with a happy, yet heavy heart, I am announcing my retirement from professional baseball,” Chirinos wrote. “After much contemplation and reflection, I have decided to close this chapter of my life. It has not […]

Mississippi State head basketball coach Chris Jans signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, the team announced in a Wednesday release. “Chris Jans is an elite coach who has made a major impact on Mississippi State Men’s Basketball in short time,” said Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon said, via the Bulldogs. […]

Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald sent a stern warning during the Dream’s training camp on Wednesday. “We’re going to be scary this year,” said Aari McDonald, via The Next Atlanta Dream Reporter Gabriella Lewis. Forwards Monique Billings and Cheyenne Parker, the two leading rebounders for the Dream during the 2022 season, will return to the roster […]

A historic season that saw Sacramento make the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2006 ended at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, who defeated the Kings in a Game 7 win at the Golden 1 Center. Warriors guard Stephen Curry finished the night with 50 points, while Kings guard De’Aaron Fox added on […]

Will the Indiana Pacers be able to fight their way into playoff contention during the 2023-24 season? Indiana finished with a record of 35-47, good enough for fourth in the Central Division and 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers ended last year’s draft with Arizona forward Bennedict Mathurin, Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard and French […]

The New York Knicks will face off against the Miami Heat on Tuesday in Game 2 of their second-round series of the NBA playoffs. The Heat took a 108-101 victory in Madison Square Garden on Sunday behind 25 points from forward Jimmy Butler. When New York suits up with the hopes of tying the series […]

The Washington Mystics signed former Indiana Fever forward Emily Engstler to a training camp contract, according to a Tuesday report from Yahoo! Sports. “Welcome to the District, @em__baller,” the Mystics wrote in a Monday tweet. “We have signed Emily to a training camp contract.” A former 5-star recruit in the class of 2018, Engstler was taken […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown revealed the toughest pill to swallow following the Kings’ playoff loss to the Golden State Warriors. “Probably the biggest thing that will haunt me this summer was their ability to offensive rebound,” said Brown, via ESPN 1320 Sacramento Kings Insider James Ham. Mike Brown said you can survive a huge game […]

The Tulane Green Wave basketball program picked up former Michigan forward Gregg Glenn III from the transfer portal, according to a Tuesday tweet from CBS Sports College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein. “Source: Michigan transfer Greg Glenn III has committed to Tulane,” wrote Rothstein. A former 4-star recruit out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Gregg Glenn III chose Michigan […]

The Green Bay Packers restructured the contract of safety Darnell Savage on Tuesday, creating $5.5 million in 2023 cap space, according to a tweet from ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates. “The Packers have restructured the contract of S Darnell Savage, creating $5.464M in 2023 cap space, per source.” A former first-round pick out of Maryland, Darnell Savage […]

The Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love agreed to a one-year contract extension worth up to $22.5 million, according to a Tuesday tweet from ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. “Packers and Jordan Love have agreed on a one-year contract extension worth up to $22.5 million, including $13.5 million fully guaranteed, per source,” Schefter wrote. A […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are calling up outfielder prospect Dominic Fletcher amid an injury to outfielder Corbin Carroll, according to a Sunday tweet from The Athletic Staff Writer Zach Buchanan. “The Diamondbacks are calling up prospect Dominic Fletcher, per a source,” wrote Buchanan. “Not sure what the corresponding move would be, although Corbin Carroll’s knee injury last […]

The Colorado football program added Alabama transfer Jahquez Robinson in the transfer portal on Saturday, according to a tweet from On3 Sports. A former 4-star recruit from Jacksonville, Florida, initially committed to Alabama offers from Oklahoma, South Carolina, NC State, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Miami, Michigan, Mississippi State, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas, among others, according […]

Wide receiver Quentin Johnston reacted to teaming up with an Los Angeles Chargers receiver room featuring Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Josh Palmer after he was selected with the No. 21 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. “Great receiving room,” he said, via The Sporting Tribune Chargers Reporter Fernando Ramirez. “Its going to be good […]

New York Knicks center Jericho Sims underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and cuff tendon in his right shoulder, according to a Thursday article from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. “The procedure, performed Wednesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery and considered successful, will require five months of recovery and rehabilitation,” wrote Wojnarowski. […]

Kentucky transfer guard Sahvir Wheeler announced his decision to commit to Washington, according to a Wednesday article from 247Sports. A former 4-star recruit out of Houston, Texas, Wheeler initially committed to the Georgia Bulldogs over offers from Iowa State and Texas A&M, according to 247Sports. He joined a 2019 class that featured a 5-star commit in now-Minnesota […]

The USC Trojans football program landed former Wyoming offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon in the transfer portal, the guard announced in a Wednesday tweet. “New blessings, excited for this journey…” he wrote. A former unranked prospect out of Denver, Colo., Emmanuel Pregnon enrolled with the Wyoming Cowboys’ 2020 class. He was given a 4-star transfer grade by 247Sports and […]

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown outlined Boston’s mentality after a crushing 119-117 Game 5 defeat against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. “Our mindset and mentality is to get ready for the next one,” said Brown, via Boston Celtics Team Reporter Taylor Snow. “We’ve been in situations like this before. It’s unfortunate, but you can run and point […]

Will the USC Trojans football program be able to repeat the success they found in their first year under head coach Lincoln Riley? USC ended its 2022-23 campaign with an 11-3 overall record and an 8-1 record against conference opponents. They took notable wins against UCLA and Notre Dame before falling to Utah in the […]