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South Florida football junior running back Brian Battie made the decision to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal, the Athletic senior writer Max Olson wrote in a Friday tweet. “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Bulls Nation and our amazing supporters as a USF athlete over the last three years,” Battie […]

The New York Giants and head coach Brian Daboll are set to make important lineup decisions ahead of the team’s Week 18 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo wrote in a Friday tweet. “The Giants and Brian Daboll have kept their cards close to the vest all week,” Garafolo wrote. “But […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have two advantages should they try to pursue right-handed Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani in 2023 MLB free agency, New York Post baseball columnist Jon Heyman wrote in a Friday article. “They believe the West Coast is a plus; six of seven finalists five years ago including the Dodgers […]

The Boston Bruins earned their 30th win yesterday against the Los Angeles Kings even after the announcement of forward Jake DeBrusk suffering a fractured fibula, tying the 1944-45 Montreal Canadiens for the second-fastest team to take 30 wins in NHL history, according to ESPN Stats and Info. Only the 1929-30 Bruins, who found a way […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers must make a decision on whether to retain or release Trevor Bauer to their 40-man roster by Friday, and there is intriguing evidence to the former that might lead to the pitcher staying with the team in 2023. Under Bauer’s current contract, the Dodgers have to pay him $22.5 million this year […]

The San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds are all “vying” to sign right-handed free agent pitcher Johnny Cueto from the Chicago White Sox in MLB free agency, the Athletic senior writer Ken Rosenthal wrote in a Wednesday tweet. Cueto earned a record of 143-107 in 15 years with four different teams, according to […]

Bobby Petrino is finalizing a deal with Texas A&M to be the team’s next offensive coordinator under head football coach Jimbo Fisher just weeks after he returned to the FBS level as a coordinator for UNLV, ESPN senior writer Chris Low tweeted on Wednesday. Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M football expressed interest in bringing Bobby […]

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill suffered a partially torn achilles injury last week, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport wrote in a Wednesday tweet. He will sit out of the playoffs and as quarterback Kirk Cousins and the team suit up against the Chicago Bears on Sunday for their last regular season game of the […]

LSU freshman linebacker DeMario Tolan entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal, leaving head football coach Brian Kelly with one less young star to build the Tigers’ defense around, according to a Wednesday tweet from On3 Sports. The former four-star linebacker from Orlando, Florida earned 10 total tackles, three solo, in six games played […]

The Buffalo Bills will hold meetings and a walk-through, but will not have a media availability today, Buffalo’s Public Relations team stated in a Wednesday tweet. A high-ranking official in the Bills organization said they broke down crying after day and night-long meetings on Tuesday because of the “heaviness of the current situation,” according to […]

NBC Sports Chicago Insider K.C. Johnson said Bulls guard Zach LaVine “privately has questioned” his role standing amongst the franchise in a Monday edition of the “Bulls Talk Podcast.” “I sourced that out,” Johnson said. “The Athletic started it, and then I did some checking. Zach’s a professional, he’s a team player, but he’s got […]

Pittsburgh Panthers head football coach Pat Narduzzi had a heartfelt message for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin after it was announced the 24-year-old suffered cardiac arrest and was in critical condition this morning, the Athletic senior college football writer Chris Vannini wrote in a Tuesday tweet. “Damar Hamlin is far more than just a football player,” […]

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown released a statement about Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin after he collapsed on the field following a tackle on Bengals receiver Tee Higgins, the team tweeted on Tuesday morning. “First and foremost, the Bengals continue to send thoughts and prayers to Damar Hamlin and his family,” the statement read. “Our […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during the team’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, ESPN Buffalo Bills reporter Alaina Getzenberg wrote in a report. His heartbeat was restored on the field, and he is listed in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital. Hamlin was given CPR on the field multiple minutes after he […]

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks was ruled out with an injury during the team’s Sunday matchup against the New York Jets, according to a Sunday tweet from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. A consistent starter for the Seahawks, Brooks only played in less than 96% of the team’s offensive snaps on one occasion and earned […]

The missed field goal from Ohio State football senior kicker Noah Ruggles against Georgia in the Peach Bowl lined up perfectly with the New Year, according to a Sunday report from Bet For The Win Managing Editor Caroline Darney. By request, here is the multicam view of the feed from Times Square, All-22, and ESPN, […]

The NFL Player’s Association (NFLPA) is filing a grievance against the NFL and Carolina Panthers for the hardness of the artificial turf at Bank of America Stadium during a Dec. 24 matchup with the Detroit Lions, according to a Sunday report from ESPN staff writer David Newton. The NFLPA wanted a delay before the game […]

The NBA’s latest injury report features Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon and Boston Celtics center Robert Williams. Jamal Murray is listed as “questionable” as he manages an injury for his left knee. Murray was listed as “probable” before a game against the Phoenix Suns before he logged 43 minutes in Ball […]

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday will be a candidate for the full-time job, NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero wrote in a Sunday report. “What we do know: (Colts owner Jeff Irsay) remains a big fan of Saturday, 47, who has lost five in a row since the Colts won his debut,” […]

The Carolina Panthers intend on going through a full head coach search after the recent success of interim head coach Steve Wilks, NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero wrote in a Sunday report. “Owner David Tepper’s top priorities have been solidifying the quarterback position and the offense, so expect the Panthers to interview all […]

Buffalo Bills All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer missed his second day of practice on Friday with a knee injury before the team suits up against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, One Bills Live co-host Chris Brown wrote in a Friday afternoon tweet. Jordan Poyer, who praised New York Jets quarterback Mike White following their Week 14 […]

Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart said the standard will not change for the Bulldogs when they face the head coach Ryan Day and Ohio State Buckeyes in the Peach Bowl, ESPN Staff Writer Alex Scarborough wrote in a Friday article. “The standard doesn’t change,” Smart said Friday. “Players change.” Smart said he remembered his experience […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman had an setback during Wednesday’s practice before he and quarterback Patrick Mahomes were set to face the Denver Broncos, according to a Friday tweet from Athletic Chiefs writer Nate Taylor. He will not suit up in Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. “I’m not that worried about it,” Chiefs head […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso said he plans to play against the Detroit Pistons after he was cleared from concussion protocol on Wednesday and fully practiced after injury the day after, according to a Friday tweet from Chicago Tribune Bulls reporter Julia Poe. Caruso received the concussion during the second quarter of a two-point Bulls […]

Michigan football offensive tackle enrollee Amir Herring had nothing but high praise for sophomore running back Donovan Edwards before the team suited up against wide receiver Quentin Johnston and the TCU Horned Frogs in the Fiesta Bowl, MLive sports reporter Ryan Zuke wrote in a Thursday report. “Donovan is an athlete that you call a […]

Mississippi head football coach Lane Kiffin tried to hold himself back from jumping to certain conclusions after a 42-25 Texas Tech victory in the Texas Bowl on Wednesday. “I’m not a jump to conclusions guy because you lose a game, but, you know, you guys have been around here,” Kiffin said. “We’ve won ten games […]

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head football coach Marcus Freeman said sophomore quarterback Tyler Buchner was “magnificent” and “ready to roll” as he returns from injury before a matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Gator Bowl, according to a Thursday tweet from Athletic Notre Dame beat writer Pete Sampson. Buchner hadn’t taken a single […]

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic said he had “no hard feelings” following an incident involving the cancellation of a visa he had obtained online and a deportation in January before the Australian Open, according to a Thursday report from the Associated Press. “It’s great to be back in Australia,” Djokovic said on Thursday. “It’s a […]

Georgia football quarterback Stetson Bennett revealed why listening to outside noise can prove to be a dangerous trap before the Bulldogs face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Peach Bowl on their quest for a victory in the 2023 National Championship, ESPN staff writer Alex Scarborough wrote in a Thursday article. “Good or bad, what […]

Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire reacted to being rewarded with a six-year, $26.6 million contract after a win in the Texas Bowl, ESPN wrote in a Thursday report. “Yeah, it was awesome,” McGuire said. “You know, it’s a work in progress. I can’t thank the administration enough. One thing that we did last […]

Ohio State football junior defensive end Jack Sawyer revealed the Buckeyes’ “ticked off” mentality before they face the Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl, according to a Thursday report from the Athens Banner-Herald. The Buckeyes managed to keep pace with the Michigan Wolverines during the first half of this year’s edition of The Game, but […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was benched in favor of former Auburn standout Jarrett Stidham, according to a Wednesday tweet from ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter, setting Raiders twitter ablaze with thoughts of where Carr would go from there. Raiders are benching Derek Carr and turning to Jarrett Stidham as their new starting QB. […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told shortstop Anthony Volpe that he had a chance to take the starting job based on how he performed in spring training, Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay said on the Yes Network on Tuesday. “He gets back from a long, long minor league season,” Kay said. “He goes […]

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson will put off surgery for his torn adductor injury and will rehab for two to three weeks, according to a Wednesday tweet from NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Johnson was not expected to be healthy for the final two games of the season due to a “torn tendon in […]

Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy called out a reporter when he asked about making staff changes following a loss to the Wisconsin Badgers in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, according to a Wednesday report from CBS Sports. “Do you think I would tell you if I was making staff changes?” Mike Gundy asked. “Then […]

Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi and UTEP head basketball coach Joe Golding shared a story about flight cancellations leaving Pitt football players stranded in El Paso to ESPN Staff Writer Dave Wilson. Three players had to embark on a 600-mile road trip in preparation for the upcoming Sun Bowl. “Joe Golding, head basketball coach […]

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton made an attempt at taking some responsibility for a 51-14 victory by the Los Angeles Rams in Sofi Stadium, a game the team chose to part ways with head coach Nathaniel Hackett just one day after, according to a Tuesday tweet from Denver7 Insider Troy Renck. “We have to […]

After facing a tough schedule that included bouts against the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors in their first 10 games, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero said it took until a late-November matchup against Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets to experience his “Welcome to the NBA” moment in an episode of “The […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine said his rhythm and timing are returning after playing 28 games this season, according to a Monday report from NBC Sports Bulls Insider KC Johnson. “That’s what I felt,” LaVine said. “I felt I just needed to get back in rhythm and the timing. Because if you don’t do it, […]