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Former Brazilian national forward Pelé was rushed to Albert Einstein hospital in São Paulo, Brazil with general swelling all over his body, according to a Wednesday morning report from the Daily Mail UK. He was taken for an unscheduled visit on Tuesday by his wife, Marcia Aokoi, and a caregiver. Doctors have diagnosed him with […]

Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders will not even let a head coaching offer from the University of Colorado football program from winning a second-straight SWAC championship game. The Colorado Buffaloes football program recently released Karl Dorrell in early October, giving the offer to Deion Sanders after going 1-8 in the PAC 12 this […]

Former NFL Network broadcaster Trent Dilfer is expected to become UAB’s next head football coach in place of interim head coach Bryant Vincent, according to a Wednesday morning report from ESPN. Dilfer spent 13 seasons in the NFL with five different teams, including six with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after they drafted him with the […]

Texas sophomore quarterback Hudson Card plans to enter the football transfer portal when it opens on Dec. 5, according to a Tuesday tweet from ESPN college football senior writer Pete Thamel. Card will have three years of eligibility remaining. Once called a “Day 2 prospect” by 247Sports writer Charles Power, Card was compared to Carolina […]

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. underwent season-ending knee surgery on Monday to repair a meniscus injury, according to a tweet from NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. “(Andrew Booth Jr.) came out of the Dallas game with some soreness,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said in a Monday conference. “He tried to work through some […]

The more the NBA season goes on for the Toronto Raptors, the more things seem to stay the same. Raptors guard Fred VanVleet said he felt the same as he did during the team’s first game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a Monday conference after the return of forwards Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes. “It […]

Whether they land or not, NFL fans can’t possibly name a more fun duo than Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley and daring calls and conversions when his team needs it the most. In what Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel called a “season-defining drive,” Los Angeles called upon Staley to make the decision of either […]

There was never a doubt in Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney’s mind when asked if freshman quarterback DJ Uiagalelei would start against the North Carolina Tar Heels in this Saturday’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game after a loss to South Carolina. “(DJ Uiagalelei) is still the starter,” Sweeney said in a Sunday conference. “He’s […]

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are working on a deal with Tulane football head coach Willie Fritz, according to a Sunday report from On3 and a Sunday tweet from Athletic reporter Jeff Schultz. Willie Fritz earned a 41-45 record with Tulane in seven seasons with the football program, most recently climbing up to 18th in […]

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a deal with San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger in MLB free agency, pending a physical, according to a Sunday afternoon tweet from the Athletic senior writer Ken Rosenthal. Terms of the deal have not yet been released. Chicago has yet to announce the deal. Mike Clevinger went […]

Missouri Tigers sophomore wide receiver Dominic Lovett intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens in December, according to a Sunday tweet 247Sports National College Football reporter Chris Hummer. “I won’t try to guess Dominic Lovett’s reasons but man, his departure is an absolutely crushing blow,” Let it Fly Media Storytelling Director Tom […]

The Cincinnati Bearcats named cornerbacks coach and special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs as the team’s interim head coach after Luke Fickell took the open job for the Wisconsin Badgers football program, according to a Sunday tweet from ESPN College Football Senior writer Pete Thamel. Luke Fickell was hired over Wisconsin interim head coach Jim Leonhard […]

The Wisconsin Badgers football program is finalizing a deal to make Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell its next head coach over interim head coach Jim Leonhard, among others, according to a Sunday report from ESPN. Twitter had more than its fair share of reactions to the hiring as a flurry of tweets either supported […]

A subpar setup for the Las Vegas Invitational NCAA women’s basketball tournament starting last Friday led to a missed opportunity to truly showcase the No. 6-ranked Indiana Hoosiers’ ability to take sweeping victories, nine-year Hoosier head coach Teri Moren said Saturday. “What was disappointing was the aesthetics,” Teri Moren said. “It’s not a fan-friendly environment. […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is officially off the injury report heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a Friday tweet from NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Lamar Jackson’s hip injury was “getting better,” as stated in a Friday afternoon tweet from ESPN Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley. Jackson went from […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown returned to practice Friday after taking Thursday off to recover from an unspecified illness in time for a Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL Network reporter James Palmer. Save for Brown, every player on the Eagles’ injury report was listed as limited in Thursday’s […]

The NBA paid a total of $138,000 (133,000 euros) to acquire the rights to stream games of Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92, the team of the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft in forward Victor Wembanyama, according to a Wednesday report from Eurohoops. “A sum that seems derisory compared to the budget of […]

Mississippi football head coach Lane Kiffin shot down any speculation of whether he would return to Oxford in 2023 over Auburn and remain the acting lead man at Ole Miss. “Yes, I do.” News broke from WCBI News Sports Director Jon Sokoloff that Lane Kiffin would be accepting the open job as Auburn’s football head […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields was seen throwing passes in the team’s Thanksgiving Day practice before a game against the New York Jets, according to a tweet from CHGO Bears beat reporter Nicholas Moreano. Worry spread about the Justin Fields’ availability after it was revealed he had suffered a separated shoulder with a partial ligament […]

It may only be November, but Wisconsin and Kansas sophomore guard Bobby Pettiford Jr. ensured that college basketball was back in full swing. Bobby Pettiford Jr. nearly stunned the basketball world on Thursday when he made a reverse layup at the last possible second against the Wisconsin Badgers to prevent a crushing upset for the […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson’s performance against the New England Patriots prompted a change from head coach Robert Saleh, who placed former Western Kentucky standout Mike White over 14-year veteran Joe Flacco in Wilson’s usual spot under center. Zach Wilson’s simple response to whether he let his defense down in a 10-3 Patriots win […]

The Minnesota Twins are “getting creative” with their free agency offers to keep shortstop Carlos Correa in Minneapolis, according to a Thursday morning report from FanNation. Minnesota Star-Tribune beat writer La Velle E. Neal III said the team is experimenting with different lengths and total money offered per year. It could take a free agency […]

It seems Appalachian State senior basketball forward Dibaji Walker didn’t know his own strength when he threw down a dunk over East Tennessee State sophomore forward Jalen Haynes so hard, he almost hurt himself on Wednesday. Dunked it so hard he hurt himself 😳 (via @AppStateMBB)pic.twitter.com/zTJEyluFXh — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 24, 2022 The senior […]

Seven players from the Michigan State Spartans football team will face charges and indefinite suspensions from Spartans head coach Mel Tucker following a late-October altercation after a rivalry game with the Michigan Wolverines, according to multiple sources. “We are transparently working with law enforcement and the Big Ten Conference to evaluate additional facts and evidence […]

The Los Angeles Rams may have to rely on an entirely new quarterback to save their season once and for all. Aside from former Philadelphia Stars and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Cookus on the practice squad, the Rams are down to their final quarterback in 25-year-old Bryce Perkins. The second-year quarterback is expected to earn […]

New Mexico State Aggies basketball junior forward Mike Peake was identified as a wounded student during a fatal shooting that took place on the university’s campus this weekend, according to a Wednesday report from CNN. An altercation broke out between Peake and 19-year-old Brandon Travis at about 3 a.m. MST on Saturday morning, according to […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ continued decline caused ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith to express his concerns on a Wednesday morning edition ESPN morning show “Get Up” to highlight the absence of the Philadelphia 76ers’ biggest stars, the lack of shooting from forward Kevin Durant and lack of effort in the Wells Fargo Center. “It was the […]

With the uncertainty of where a multitude of their free agents will land, and in-between an investigation for alleged collusion between the New York Yankees and New York Mets, teammates of Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge and beyond joined in a chorus of calls to keep the MLB’s leading home run hitter last season in […]

The results of an NFC East rivalry game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys could have more on the line than a simple Thanksgiving day win: It could aid in the decision of former Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s return to the NFL. Giants receiver Sterling Shepard said a win over the […]

The Utah Jazz may appear on more trade rumors as they start to think about their plans for the 2023 NBA Draft soon. The race to the bottom of the NBA standings may not start now, former NBA forward Channing Frye said on a new episode of Legend Lounge with Trill Withers, but teams may […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was seen sporting the Cowboys’ alternate throwback helmet just days before the teams’ 55th Thanksgiving matchup when they face the New York Giants, according to a Tuesday tweet from ESPN reporter Ed Werder. After the NFL approved the use of alternate helmets in 2021, the Dallas Cowboys jumped on the […]

Ohio State Buckeyes junior safety Ronnie Hickman announced his intent to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft, according to a Tuesday afternoon tweet from Ohio State football beat writer Dan Hope. “Everyone’s clock starts ticking at a certain point,” Ronnie Hickman told the Columbus Dispatch. “At some point it’s going to be time for everyone […]

Two players with polar-opposite responses to nearly the same situation in Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and New York Jets signal caller Zach Wilson will face off for the first time in their young careers this Sunday. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields apologized to the team’s defense in the locker room after a 27-24 victory […]

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander, who could sign a historic eight-figure deal in free agency, opened discussions with the New York Mets when he spoke with the team via Zoom last week, according to a Sunday evening report from the Athletic MLB senior writer Ken Rosenthal. “Justin Verlander is a prominent possibility for the […]

Former three-year Syracuse Orange walk-on guard and NBA trainer Rob McClanaghan was arrested Friday morning on charges of rape and drugging for intercourse, according to a Sunday report from Syracuse.com and a Saturday press release from the Boston Police Department. The incident, which occurred in Downtown Boston, led to Rob McClanaghan’s arrest in East Greenwich, […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera had just one word to describe why he confirmed his decision to keep the team’s new sheriff in town and start quarterback Taylor Heinicke over Carson Wentz in a 23-10 Sunday win over the Houston Texans: Winning. “Heinicke will start today against the Texans, with Carson Wentz not quite […]

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley is questionable to return to the team’s matchup with the Carolina Panthers after limping to the locker room with an ankle injury, according to multiple sources. In what Athletic senior staff writer Jeff Zrebiec described as a “brutal two-play sequence” for the Ravens, Baltimore was forced out of field […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine made sure to vent his frustrations to the media following head coach Billy Donovan’s call to bench the All Star in the final minutes of a one-point loss to the Orlando Magic, the team’s fourth straight defeat and sixth in seven games. “That’s (Billy Donovan)’s decision,” Zach LaVine said in […]

Just as soon as they rocketed up to almost the top of the Western Conference standings, the Portland Trailblazers may continue to fall back to Earth after All-Star guard Damian Lillard exited last Saturday’s game with a calf injury against the Utah Jazz. A recent MRI revealed Damian Lillard suffered a right calf strain in […]