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An emotional Drew Timme reflected on his time as a Gonzaga basketball player on Saturday night. Timme played the final game of his college basketball career when UConn beat Gonzaga 82-54 in the Elite Eight. Even though it wasn’t the ending that he envisioned, the senior couldn’t have been more grateful for the way his […]

The family of former North Carolina basketball star Eric Montross revealed the Tar Heels legend is being treated for cancer. Montross currently serves as a radio analyst for North Carolina basketball games. “We are all touched by the responses our entire family has received since the news became public,” Eric Montross’ family said in a […]

Gonzaga’s Drew Timme saw his college basketball career end with a thud on Saturday night. UConn blew out Timme and Gonzaga 82-54 in an Elite Eight matchup. It was one of the most shocking results of March Madness. Drew Timme finished the Eight Eight game with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Timme went 5-of-14 from […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been linked to Odell Beckham Jr. for two straight offseasons. Will Kansas City finally pull the trigger and sign the biggest name in free agency? Chiefs head coach Andy Reid isn’t exactly providing answers. “Odell is a good football player. Yeah, he does a nice job. So, we’ll see how […]

The Green Bay Packers are expected to trade Aaron Rodgers and add another quarterback in the 2023 offseason. Jordan Love is in line to succeed Rodgers as the Packers’ starting quarterback, but that means Green Bay will have to find a new backup. Given that most of the top backup quarterbacks have found a home […]

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll isn’t getting ahead of himself. After leading the Giants to their first playoff win in 11 years and being named the NFL Coach of the Year, Daboll is modest about the team’s expectations for the 2023 season. “I thought it was a good start,” Brian Daboll told NFL […]

One of the Los Angeles Angels’ top prospects of the last decade still can’t find a permanent spot with the major-league club. Outfielder Jo Adell has been optioned to Triple-A, meaning he won’t be part of the Angels’ Opening Day roster. Jo Adell is six years removed from being selected by the Angels with the […]

The Brooklyn Nets might be having the strangest season of any team that is headed to the 2023 NBA playoffs. The Nets went from contending for a championship to rebuilding the roster by trading Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant at the trade deadline. Unlike most teams that become sellers midseason, Brooklyn’s record was so good […]

With Florida Atlantic scheduled to take on Kansas State in Saturday’s Elite Eight game, all eyes will be on the Owls in their attempt to reach the Final Four. Ahead of the March Madness game, we’ll be making our Florida Atlantic vs. Kansas State predictions. Florida Atlantic would be the most unlikely team to reach […]

The New York Knicks find themselves in a rare position. Not only are the Knicks likely headed to the 2023 NBA playoffs, but New York is in a battle for seeding that could potentially allow the team to win its first postseason series in a decade. With seven games left in the regular season, the […]

The Carolina Panthers are eyeing someone other than Alabama quarterback Bryce Young atop the 2023 NFL Draft, according to former linebacker Thomas Davis. The ex-Panthers star suggested on NFL Network that Carolina will instead draft Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson with the No. 1 overall pick. The Panthers traded for the No. 1 pick in the NFL […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger thought about the idea of ending his retirement to play for the San Francisco 49ers. Roethlisberger told Mark Madden on 105.9 The X on Tuesday that he had discussions with the 49ers about signing in San Francisco just months after he retired from the Steelers. The 49ers at least considered luring […]

The Atlanta Braves head into the 2023 MLB season as one of the World Series favorites. The Braves have won five straight NL East titles, giving them the longest active streak among division champions. Atlanta was upset in the 2022 NLDS, and a few core pieces from its 2021 championship team are no longer on […]

The Arizona Cardinals are hoping that L.J. Collier can find more success in the Grand Canyon State than the defensive lineman did as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. The Cardinals are signing the former Seahawks’ first-round pick, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The Seahawks selected L.J. Collier with the No. 29 overall pick in […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made another addition to their secondary in free agency. The Falcons are finalizing a two-year contract with cornerback Mike Hughes, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Mike Hughes made six starts and played 16 games for the Detroit Lions in the 2022 season. Hughes joins the Falcons after recording a career-high 51 […]

Whether or not Alabama football coach Nick Saban intentionally took a shot at Crimson Tide basketball coach Nate Oats, that’s certainly how many people are taking his latest comments. Saban announced that Alabama football player Tony Mitchell has been suspended after he was arrested last week and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to […]

Devin Singletary has agreed to a contract with the Houston Texans, paving the way for James Cook to be the Buffalo Bills’ top running back. In line to get the bulk of the Bills’ carries, Cook is a top candidate to become a breakout fantasy football star in the 2023 season. James Cook made the […]

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they optioned five players to Triple-A Gwinnett and reassigned four more players to minor league camp. Reliever Nick Anderson was among those who were sent down and won’t be on the Braves Opening Day roster. The pitcher won’t be in Atlanta to start the 2023 MLB season, but […]

Jurickson Profar is no longer the best player available in MLB free agency. After spending four long months on the open market, the Profar has finally agreed to a contract with the Colorado Rockies for the 2023 season. The Rockies are signing Profar to a one-year contract worth at least $7.75 million, according to The […]

Sunday’s trade between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys is nothing new for Brandin Cooks. When the Texans agreed to send the wide receiver to the Cowboys, it even put Cooks in the NFL record books. Brandin Cooks has now been traded four times in his NFL career. The newest Cowboys player is now tied […]

Texas has advanced to the second weekend of March Madness, and head coach Rodney Terry gives all of the credit to his players. After beating Penn State 71-66 to earn a spot in the Sweet 16, Terry explained what the win meant for the entire Texas basketball program. “Just a lot of emotion for this […]

The Houston Texans are making major moves on Sunday. Not only have the Texans agreed to trade receiver Brandin Cooks to the Dallas Cowboys, but they’ve also locked up left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a massive new contract. Tunsil and the Texans have agreed to a three-year, $75 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards is on the injury report alongside Rudy Gobert, with both players initially listed as questionable. Edwards left Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls in the first quarter after he suffered an ankle injury and had to be helped back to the locker room. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding more Super Bowl championship experience to their roster in free agency. Defensive tackle Greg Gaines is signing with the Buccaneers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Greg Gaines has spent his entire four-year career with the Los Angeles Rams. The new Buccaneers defensive tackle set career-highs with 55 tackles, […]

The latest Brandon Nimmo injury update is a mixed bag for the New York Mets. The Mets outfielder avoided a season-ending injury like the one that Edwin Diaz suffered, but Nimmo is still in severe danger of missing regular-season games. Brandon Nimmo suffered a low-grade strain in both his knee and ankle, according to Mets […]

The Green Bay Packers could have a hard time getting the New York Jets to meet their asking price in an Aaron Rodgers trade. The Packers might not be able to get one first-round draft pick in exchange for Rodgers, let alone two first-rounders. Teams around the NFL have told Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer that […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans can officially breathe a sigh of relief regarding the injury that Freddie Freeman sustained in the World Baseball Classic. Four days after Freeman suffered a minor hamstring for Team Canada, the first baseman is back in the Dodgers’ lineup. Freddie Freeman is hitting second for the Dodgers in Saturday’s spring-training game […]

NFL free agent Odell Beckham Jr. is seemingly denying reports that he’s seeking $20 million per year. The wide receiver took to Twitter, noting that he’s never publicly asked for such a free-agent contract. Amid reports last week that Odell Beckham Jr. wanted a contract with a $20 million average annual value, ProFootballTalk noted that […]

Cornerback Jamel Dean’s new four-year, $52 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might’ve been hard to envision when he started his college football career. Dean’s time as an Ohio State football player ended before it began when the school ruled him medically ineligible because of multiple knee injuries that he suffered in high school. […]

Kansas head coach Bill Self won’t be on the bench for the team’s NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas Saturday, according to Stadium’s Jeff Goodman. Self has yet to coach Kansas during March Madness since being hospitalized last week because of two blocked arteries in his heart. Bill Self missed the entire Big 12 Tournament, but […]

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz isn’t ruling himself out for the 2023 MLB season just yet. When the pitcher suffered a torn patellar tendon during a celebration in the World Baseball Classic, it was largely assumed that he was done for the year. Following surgery, however, Diaz reportedly believes that he can return from […]

New Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill believes that he can win a second straight title. After winning Super Bowl 57 with the Kansas City Chiefs, Thornhill thinks the Browns have enough talent to overtake the defending champions in the AFC. “All of the pieces are here,” Juan Thornhill told reporters Friday during his introductory press […]

Israel pitcher Jacob Steinmetz had an impressive showing against the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Steinmetz struck out Manny Machado, Jeremy Pena and Gary Sanchez Tuesday night. Steinmetz surrendered one run and four baserunners in 1.2 innings. The Israel pitcher was only allowed to get five outs in his start, but he […]

The Indianapolis Colts have released Matt Ryan, making the quarterback a free agent for the first time in his career. Ryan said earlier this year that he has no plans to retire, so it might only be a matter of time before he signs with a new team. Ryan’s potential destinations shouldn’t include teams that […]

An Atlanta Braves pitcher who was an important part of the team’s recent World Series run is headed back to the minor leagues. The Braves announced Tuesday that Ian Anderson has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Braves pitcher Bryce Elder has also been sent to the minor leagues with Anderson. The move cuts Atlanta’s roster […]

The New York Yankees are looking for different ways to use Isiah Kiner-Falefa. A shortstop by trade, Kiner-Falefa has played second base and third base in recent spring training games. Now, the Yankees plan to give Kiner-Falefa a shot in the outfield. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Tuesday that he plans to start Isiah […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi have agreed to a three-year, $28.75 million contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. After playing one season with the Steelers, Ogunjobi is returning to Pittsburgh instead of heading elsewhere in 2023 NFL free agency. The Steelers will pay Ogunjobi $21.75 million over the first two years of […]

The Detroit Lions have proposed a rule change that the San Francisco 49ers might be in favor of implementing. The submission proposes that NFL teams should be allowed to use an emergency quarterback if a team’s two active quarterbacks are ruled out for the game. Had the NFL rule proposal been in place this past […]

One Cincinnati Bengals player is doing his best to help the team replace Vonn Bell and Jessie Bates. After the two Bengals defenders agreed to head elsewhere in free agency, cornerback Mike Hilton sent a feeler to safety CJ Gardner-Johnson on Twitter. CJ Gardner-Johnson is arguably the best overall player available in 2023 NFL free […]