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During the NFL offseason and the start of training camp, there’s no shortage of players and coaches boasting about how good their team looks. Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo doesn’t plan on being in that group. After missing all but two Ravens games in 2022 as a rookie because of a torn Achilles, David Ojabo […]

New York Yankees fans are directing their ire at Aaron Boone, once again. This time, it’s because the Yankees’ manager chose not to intentionally walk Shohei Ohtani with a runner on base and New York leading the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning. Aaron Boone’s decision backfired when Ohtani sent […]

The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball. With an 11-2 record in their last 13 games, the Red Sox have moved past the New York Yankees to escape last place in the AL East. Boston is 1.5 games out of the final AL wild-card spot. Red Sox General Manager Chaim Bloom sounds […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields certainly isn’t lacking confidence ahead of the 2023 NFL season, Just two years after being drafted by the Bears, Justin Fields believes he’s one of the five-best running quarterbacks in league history. Fields was asked by CBS Sports’ Bryant McFadden to rank his top-five quarterbacks in regard to running. When […]

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell had another strong outing in his first start after the 2023 MLB All-Star break. The only problem was he didn’t last long enough to prevent the Padres bullpen from losing the game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Blake Snell handed off a 3-0 lead to the bullpen after throwing five […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry hasn’t played an NBA game in two months, but he’s still finding ways to wow peers with his athletic achievements. Stephen Curry’s hole-in-one during Saturday’s American Century Championship celebrity tournament in Stateline, Nevada elicited praise all across the internet, including from LeBron James. LeBron James was one of the […]

If there was ever a time for the Tampa Bay Rays to be aggressive buyers, it’s ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The Rays arguably have their best chance to win a World Series in the 25-year history of the franchise. One or two key additions at the MLB trade deadline could put Tampa […]

The Cleveland Guardians have some big decisions to make ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. With a losing record after the All-Star break, there’s an argument to be made that the Guardians should be sellers. Cleveland’s place in the standings, however, suggests that the team should strongly consider making additions to the big-league roster. […]

Marketa Vondrousova won her first grand slam title by defeating Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-4 in the 2023 Wimbledon final. After becoming the new Wimbledon champion, Marketa Vondrousova explained her celebration plans. Vondrousova is on top of the tennis world, but her Wimbledon championship includes a simple and relatable celebration. “I think I’m going to have […]

The Oakland Athletics should be open for business ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. With the worst record in baseball, the A’s are expected to make many of their veterans available. Seth Brown is among the A’s most logical trade candidates, given his past production and Oakland’s recent roster moves. The A’s have called […]

The Tennessee football program has been fined more than $8 million and received an array of other punishments for recruiting violations that occurred under former head coach Jeremy Pruitt. Reportedly among those recruiting violations was a payment to Darnell Washington, who didn’t end up playing for the Tennessee football team. Before he chose Georgia over […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns took notice of Friday’s wild WNBA 3-Point Contest. New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu scored 37 of a possible 40 points in her final 3-Point Contest round, besting any WNBA or NBA player in the competition’s history. Karl-Anthony Towns made sure to publicly recognize Ionescu’s feat. The Timberwolves’ big man […]

The NBA’s best European players have said that playing in their home continent is more difficult than the American game. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant doesn’t seem to agree. When posed with the question on Twitter, Kevin Durant suggested that playing basketball under FIBA rules is different, but not harder than playing in the NBA. […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins isn’t picking San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama for NBA Rookie of the Year. He’s not even taking a player from the 2023 NBA Draft. Instead, Perking is going with Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren. After missing his first season with the Thunder because of a foot injury, Chet Holmgren […]

In college football, the sins of the previous coaching staff are often laid upon the new regime. Just ask Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel. The Tennessee football program committed over 200 violations under former coach Jeremy Pruitt, and Josh Heupel is left to deal with punishments handed down by the NCAA. The NCAA has fined […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat are seemingly at a stalemate in Damian Lillard trade talks. In order for a trade to get done, the Heat will likely have to find a taker for Tyler Herro, allowing Miami to send more draft picks to the Blazers. There’s been speculation that the Brooklyn Nets could […]

The top players for the Penn State and Ohio State football teams are already anticipating their game in the 2023 season. Penn State cornerback Kalen King recently discussed the contest and his matchup with Ohio State football star Marvin Harrison Jr. More than three months away from the pivotal Big Ten game, Marvin Harrison Jr. […]

The San Francisco 49ers should enter training camp with the expectation that they will win the Super Bowl. That’s what 49ers’ legend Jerry Rice believes, at least. San Francisco has been defeated in back-to-back NFC Championship Games, and Jerry Rice thinks his former team is ready to get over the hump. Rice isn’t alone in […]

Another HBCU has taken one step closer to becoming a full NCAA Division II member. The NCAA Division II Membership Committee has validated Edward Waters University’s second year of provisional status within the division. Along with the validation, Edward Waters University has been approved for a third and final Division II provisional year. “We were […]

The Tennessee football program has been punished by the NCAA for committing over 200 individual infractions. The NCAA’s Division I Committee on Infractions panel announced Friday that the Tennessee football team won’t receive a postseason ban, but the school has been fined more than $8 million. The violations occurred when Jeremy Pruitt was the Volunteers […]

The praise for Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love continues ahead of 2023 training camp. This time, it’s Packers running back AJ Dillon who is endorsing Love. AJ Dillon, who was picked by Green Bay in the same draft as Aaron Rodgers’ successor, seems to have all the confidence in the world in his teammate. […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star break is over, and regular-season action is back on the schedule. The San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to meet in the first nationally televised game of the second half. Baseball fans can watch the Giants and Pirates play their first post-All-Star game on Apple TV+ with the latest […]

Just 12 days after the Arizona Coyotes signed Alex Galchenyuk, the team released the center and placed him on unconditional waivers. Hours after the Coyotes made the stunning move, the Scottsdale Police Department confirmed to The Athletic that Alex Galchenyuk had previously been arrested on several charges. Only Sunday, Alex Galchenyuk was charged with private […]

The New York Yankees are planning to potentially have a two-way player on their roster in the future. No, this doesn’t have anything to do with the rumors suggesting the Yankees could be more motivated than any other team to trade for Shohei Ohtani. The success of Shohei Ohtani has inspired New York to select […]

Notre Dame football star Sam Hartman is looking to take something positive from the blood clot that forced doctors to remove one of his ribs last summer. At least, that’s a generous interpretation of the quarterback’s plans. Sam Hartman told reporters that the removed rib is currently in his refrigerator because the mother of the […]

After coming up short in the 2022 World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies are aiming to get back to the Fall Classic. Doing so might require a big addition at the 2023 MLB trade deadline, considering the Phillies exit the All-Star Break outside of the latest playoff picture. A Shohei Ohtani trade would surely boost Philadelphia’s […]

Now that the UCF football team is in the Big 12, the Golden Knights’ biggest rivalry has been put on hold. That doesn’t necessarily mean it won’t resume at some point. The athletic directors for UCF and USF have indicated that the teams could face off again in the future. The UCF football team has […]

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has truly gone all-in on his pursuit of a championship. In making trades for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, Ishbia agreed to part with all of the Suns’ tradeable draft assets and pay an exorbitant luxury tax bill. Acquiring Durant at the 2023 NBA trade deadline wasn’t a controversial move. […]

Shohei Ohtani’s availability is going to be the biggest story of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The New York Yankees might be paying closer attention than anyone. If the Los Angeles Angels decide to pursue offers for Shohei Ohtani, the Yankees will have the most motivation to complete a trade for the two-way star, according […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie Anthony Richardson might have one of the highest ceilings of any quarterback in the NFL. The Colts selected Anthony Richardson fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft after he had one of the most impressive Scouting Combine performances of all time. But the 21-year-old knows that he’s not going to succeed in […]

Entering the 2023 NFL season, there aren’t many more sure bets than Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The Chiefs’ star has made eight straight Pro Bowl appearances with no signs of slowing down. Travis Kelce has maintained such a high level of consistency that he’s drawn comparisons to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen […]

A few HBCU baseball players are now part of MLB organizations in the aftermath of the 2023 MLB Draft. The St. Louis Cardinals made Delaware State infielder Trey Paige the No. 515 pick in the draft with their 17th-round round pick. The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres signed a pair of HBCU players […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the least active teams in the first two weeks of 2023 NBA free agency. Despite being linked to several marquee trade candidates, the Clippers have practiced restraint early in the offseason. Russell Westbrook owns the largest contract given out by Los Angeles in free agency, and his deal […]

The New York Mets might have nothing to worry about when it comes to Tommy Pham’s injury scare. Tommy Pham exited the Mets’ final game before the All-Star break early because of tightness in his right groin. Pham’s comments afterward and the Mets’ official injury status suggest that it won’t be a long-term issue. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t simply throw away their final pick of the 2023 MLB Draft when they surprisingly selected Oregon State QB DJ Uiagalelei. The Dodgers think there’s a “serious” chance that DJ Uiagalelei could become part of their minor-league system, according to Los Angeles VP of amateur scouting Billy Gasparino. Uiagalelei transferred to […]

When Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, he’ll be honored by a pair of Hall of Famers who also starred for the Mavs. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd and former Mavs point guard Steve Kerr have been named as the presenters for Dirk Nowitzki’s Hall of Fame induction. […]

If the Los Angeles Angels decide to move Shohei Ohtani ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs should seriously consider pursuing the two-way superstar. The Cubs have what it takes to make a competitive trade offer for Shohei Ohtani, and doing so could revitalize the franchise. The Angels’ stance that Ohtani won’t […]

If Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder proves to be the real deal, the team might become the favorites in the NFC South. Entering his first year as the Falcons’ full-time starter, Desmond Ridder is receiving plenty of praise from within the organization. Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is among those who have indicated that the quarterback […]

One day after Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald was fired amid allegations of hazing within the program, University president Michael Schill and athletic director Derrick Gragg met with the team. The players asked Schill about Fitzgerald’s firing and expressed their opinion about the next coach, according to On3. Schill admitted it was a mistake to […]