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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott revealed a key reason for the team’s big turnaround against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following a loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 18, the Athletic staff writer Jon Machota wrote in a Tuesday article. “I’ve had confidence all along,” Prescott said. “I had no doubt that we were going […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady held true to his promise of not “taking time to smell the roses” following a 31-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Raymond James Stadium, ESPN staff writer Jenna Laine wrote in a Tuesday article. He was the first one into the tunnel following the loss. “Not the way […]

The Atlanta Braves signed Venezuelan outfielder Luis Guanipa for $2.5 million in International free agency, according to a Sunday tweet from El Locker Room 1050 analyst Antonio Puesán. Guanipa is No. 34-ranked prospect in the top 100 International Prospect Rankings by the MLB, Puesán continued. Luis Guanipa’s Braves deal is still pending a physical. “The […]

The New York Liberty are acquiring forward Jonquel Jones from the Connecticut Sun in a three-team trade, Winsidr analyst Rachel Galligan wrote in a Sunday tweet. Jones specifically requested a trade to the Liberty, according to a tweet from ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou. The Liberty will receive Jonquel Jones and Dallas Wings forward Kayla Thornton […]

The Dallas Mavericks listed guard Luka Doncic and forward Christian Wood as “questionable” before they face the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, according to a tweet from the Stein Line’s Marc Stein. Guard Tim Hardaway Jr. was listed as “out” with a left ankle sprain. Doncic scored 15 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished 10 […]

Scott Boras, founder and owner of the Boras Corporation with several notable MLB clients, recalled the near-month-long saga with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets that went into giving shortstop Carlos Correa a new contract in free agency, USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale wrote in a Sunday article. “It’s been quite the […]

Tennessee Volunteers freshman quarterback Tayven Jackson entered his name into the football transfer portal after the team won the Orange Bowl against Clemson, according to a tweet from the Athletic reporter Bruce Feldman. He will have four years of eligibility remaining. Jackson played in three games for the Volunteers as he backed up senior quarterback […]

The UCLA Bruins landed freshman All-American wide receiver J.Michael Sturdivant from the California Golden Bears in the football transfer portal, according to a Friday tweet from the Athletic college football senior writer Max Olson. The 6-foot-3-inch receiver earned 755 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 65 receptions in his second season in the California football […]

The future of Florida football commit Jaden Rashada with the team may be in jeopardy after he reportedly asked to be released from his National Letter of Intent to play for the Gators on Wednesday and the termination of a $13 million NIL agreement with the Gator Collective, according to multiple sources. Jaden Rashada initially […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery have agreed to a $10 million deal for 2023 to avoid arbitration in MLB free agency, MLB.com Executive Reporter Mark Feinsand wrote in a Friday tweet. The 30-year-old pitcher went 6-3 in 32 starts for the Cardinals last season, according to Baseball Reference. He earned a […]

Ohio State football sophomore running back TreVeyon Henderson placed extremely high expectations on himself as he returns for another season as an Ohio State Buckeye, Columbus Dispatch Ohio State football beat writer Bill Rabinowitz wrote in a Friday article. “I know next year when I get back, I’m going to show the world I’m the […]

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he thinks Aaron Rodgers still played at a “very high level” this season, despite lack of production, USA Today Packers beat writer Ryan Wood wrote in a Friday tweet. He says the team “made a very big commitment” to him last offseason and indicates Rodgers gives the […]

The Atlanta Hawks front office is finalizing a deal to make former Hawks guard Kyle Korver an assistant general manager, according to a Friday tweet from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Korver moved up the ranks of Atlanta’s front office under general manager Landry Fields since he started off as the team’s Director of […]

Chelsea manager Graham Potter left little to the imagination when he dismissed the idea of midfielder and World Cup legend Christian Pulisic departing the club following a knee injury, ESPN FC senior writer James Olley wrote in a Friday report. “No chance (of a Christian Pulisic departure), no,” Graham Potter said. “There was never any […]

The Denver Broncos “appear to be the front-runner” for Sean Payton, “at least in the early stages of the process,” Washington Post NFL reporter Mark Maske wrote in a Friday tweet. Payton liked the franchise’s stable ownership and “would be happy to work with Russell Wilson,” Maske continued. Sean Payton recently confirmed rumors of the […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch dodged a question on whether quarterback Brock Purdy would be the team’s starting signal caller next season in an interview with the Athletic Senior Columnist Tim Kawakami. “I know it’s my job, but I’ve really been focused on, like, let’s not even go there,” Lynch said. “Let’s ride […]

St. Louis Cardinals bench coach Matt Holliday resigned two months after he was hired to take a spot next to manager Oliver Marmol, USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale wrote in a Thursday tweet. Long-time Chicago White Sox coach Joe McEwing will take his place on the bench. Joe McEwing spent 15 years with […]

LSU football freshman quarterback Walker Howard is planning to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal, ESPN writers Adam Rittenberg and Tom VanHaaren wrote in a Thursday report. Possible destinations include TCU and Florida football. The 6-foot-1-inch quarterback out of Lafayette, Louisiana earned a total of seven passing yards and completed two of his […]

Sources told ESPN that Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh “has been engaged” with the Denver Broncos, ESPN College Football Senior Writer Pete Thamel wrote in a Thursday article. The interest may not come at an ideal time for the Wolverines. “This strong interest from Denver comes at a time when Michigan can’t act on […]

The Chicago Bears are expected to hire Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as the team’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport wrote in a Thursday tweet. A top candidate for the Bears in late December, Warren will replace long-time President and CEO Ted Phillips. Phillips, who served as the team’s […]

Shortstop Miguel Rojas reacted to his return to Los Angeles after the Dodgers pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. “2014 feels like it was yesterday,” Rojas said in a Wednesday tweet. “Excited and happy to be back.” The Marlins will receive shortstop Jacob Amaya, a 2017 draft prospect out of […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will miss Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a non-COVID-related illness, according to a report from Atlanta Journal-Constitution Hawks reporter Lauren L. Williams. Young was not present for the team’s shootaround that was available to the media, Williams continued. The Hawks also ruled out center Clint Capela, who missed […]

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy reacted to guard Jordan Clarkson’s 7-point possession against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a Tuesday press conference, one that swung the game back into Utah’s favor after Cavs guard Caris LeVert was called for a Flagrant One was following through on his 3-point jumper. “I prefer watching those possessions when […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson continues to face an “uphill battle” as he fights through an injury in his Posterior Cruciate Ligament, or the ligament that connects the upper leg to the lower leg, just before the team is set to face the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Playoffs, NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay gave his coaching staff the ability to search for other jobs “without resistance,” according to a Tuesday tweet from ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler. McVay said he doesn’t know what he will do next year and won’t block those who want to explore opportunities in a staff […]

Though mostly unchanged, an injury to Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant shifted the outlook of potentially winning the Eastern Conference for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers, according to a Tuesday tweet from the Athletic senior lead NBA Insider Shams Charania. Courtesy of FanDuel, here are the NBA odds. Kevin Durant was diagnosed with […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles said quarterback Justin Fields would be the team’s starting quarterback in a Tuesday conference, according to a Tuesday tweet from the Athletic Chicago Bears beat writer Kevin Fishbain. He said he would need to be “absolutely blown away” to consider the possibility of selecting a quarterback with the No. […]

TCU senior linebacker Dee Winters thought little of Georgia’s defensive performance in a 65-7 win over the Horned Frogs in the College Football National Championship, 247Sports NCAA analysts Brad Crawford wrote in a Tuesday article. “You know, defensive-wise, they didn’t really do anything special,” Winters said. “We just kind of beat ourselves up. Kind of just executed […]

Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart couldn’t help but praise senior quarterback Stetson Bennett after leading the Bulldogs to a 65-7 win over the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football National Championship, ESPN senior reporter Heather Dinich wrote in a Monday article. “The way he leads, the way he prepares, his mental makeup is […]

Georgia football junior defensive tackle Jalen Carter declared for the NFL draft hours after a 65-7 win over the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football National Championship, the 21-year-old wrote in a Tuesday tweet. “My dream since childhood has been to play in the NFL and without my mother this wouldn’t be possible,” Carter […]

San Francisco 49ers Twitter didn’t hold back after running back Elijah Mitchell scored a truck stick rushing touchdown in his return against the Arizona Cardinals. Elijah Mitchell returns with a truck stick pic.twitter.com/QZQLx5H6RH — Chase Senior (@Chase_Senior) January 8, 2023 Mitchell played in four games for the 49ers before Sunday’s game, rushing for 224 yards […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett said he will lead in organizing offseason workouts with the team’s offense just as he had with his former Pitt teammates after the Steelers missed the playoffs for the second straight year, Post-Gazette Sports Steelers reporter Brian Batko wrote in a Sunday tweet. The 24-year-old quarterback threw for 195 yards […]

With a 28-14 win over the Cleveland Browns in Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin matched George Halas for the 3rd-longest streak of seasons finishing over .500 or better by a head coach in NFL history with 16, according to a Sunday tweet from ESPN NFL Nation reporter Brooke Pryor. The Steelers started […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave and New York Jets receiver Garrett Wilson became the first wide receiver duo from the same school in NFL history to earn 1,000 yards as rookies as they represented the Ohio State football program, according to a tweet from The MMQB senior NFL reporter Albert Breer. Chris Olave […]

A man brought a dog he dyed to look like Pikachu to a 126-118 Chicago Bulls win over the Utah Jazz at the United Center just days later. “I thought it was a stuffed animal at first,” NBC Sports Chicago Bulls commentator Stacey King said as the camera panned onto the Pikachu dog during free […]

Just like the Cincinnati Bearcats had their 32-game home winning streak at Nippert Stadium broken by the Tulane Green Wave in a late-November loss, the Washington State Cougars basketball team shattered the No. 5-ranked Arizona Wildcats’ 28-game home winning streak when they took a 74-61 victory in McKale Memorial Center. The game had the chance […]

Sean Payton said he may return to FOX despite rumors of potentially taking another head coaching job, according to a Sunday tweet from the 33rd Team writer Ari Meirov. When asked 1-10 what his chances were to stay at FOX, Payton said 7. He said ownership and the front office matter the most to him […]

A 25-year-old man allegedly burglarized the Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse after he passed out in the bushes outside of American Family Field, according to Drake Bentley of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Online court records show he was charged on Dec. 14 with felony burglary by the Milwaukee District Attorney’s Office after he admitted to stealing the items. […]

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor shared his thoughts on the NFL’s proposed AFC playoff changes after Monday’s game against the Buffalo Bills was cancelled and ruled a no contest, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer wrote in a Friday tweet. “It’s opportunities lost for us,” Zac Taylor said. “We had control and now we […]