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The Georgia and Georgia Tech football teams completed one of the most iconic games in recent memory on Nov. 29, 2024. Georgia was down big throughout the majority of the game against their in-state rival, but they mounted an epic comeback that didn’t end until after eight overtimes. The lengthy game was not only one […]

The Heisman Trophy proves who the best player in college football is, and it is one of the most prestigious awards in sports, with some of the greatest football players winning the award. With around 20,000 scholarships for Division 1 football players, every Heisman-winning season is incredibly impressive. Some Heisman winners certainly had better seasons […]

On Sept. 16, during the 2023 NCAA football season, the entire nation stayed up late to watch the Rocky Mountain Showdown, and the game between Colorado and Colorado State did not disappoint. Normally, a rivalry that matters most in just the state of Colorado, the presence of head coach Deion Sanders and the emergence of […]

NBA Cup standings are coming together. Eight teams will advance past the Group Phase and to the Knockout Rounds; the winners of each group and one wild card team from each conference with the best in-season tournament record. The slate of games on Friday, Nov. 29, will play a big part in deciding who will […]

NFL games on Thanksgiving Day are a long-running tradition in football, but games the day after are a new trend. Last season was the first year where there was a Black Friday NFL game, and the 2024 season again has a game the day after everyone’s stomachs are filled with turkey. The Las Vegas Raiders […]

The NFL has a long history of playing games on Thanksgiving Day. It is an American tradition to watch football while eating turkey, and that tradition will continue this season. There are three games taking place on Thanksgiving Day, and in this article, we will explain everything that you need to know about all three. […]

Football on Thanksgiving is a tradition unlike any other. Every year, the Dallas Cowboys – America’s team – get to play in front of all of America during an American holiday. The Cowboys always host a game on Thanksgiving Day, and it has been that way for the majority of the team’s existence. This year, […]

There are few constants in the NFL, but one thing that never changes is the fact that the Detroit Lions play football every year on Thanksgiving Day. Excluding the years during World War II, the Lions have played on the holiday every year since 1934. It is one of the best traditions in football, but […]

Arguably the biggest game of the young 2024 NCAA basketball season will be taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The number one ranked Kansas Jayhawks will be taking on the biggest name in college basketball: Cooper Flagg and his Duke Blue Devils. The matchup will be taking place in the Vegas Showdown, and in this […]

Every NBA team has played at least two NBA Cup games, meaning we are over halfway through the Group Phase of the NBA’s in-season tournament. It seems like action is just picking up, though, and the next slate of NBA Cup games is on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Although there will only be five games on […]

Roster building is not easy in the NFL. General Managers have to hand out pretty pennies to ensure that the best players sign contracts to play for their teams. Unfortunately, huge paydays don’t always work out for NFL organizations. This was evident with the Daniel Jones contract, as he became a massive failure with the […]

The 2024 MLB season provided fans with two of the best individual seasons of all time. After becoming the first player with 50 home runs and 50 steals, Shohei Ohtani was a shoo-in to win the National League MVP. Likewise, Aaron Judge had one of the best seasons ever for a right-handed hitter, as he […]

In all of sports, you need to prove yourself for a while at the professional level before you are solidified as a star and looked at as a great. For example, Tom Brady didn’t walk into the NFL as the biggest thing in the league; it took him years to establish himself as the face […]

As expected, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge were named the MVPs in MLB. Ohtani became the National League MVP after becoming the first player ever with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season, and his campaign ended with him hoisting the Commissioner’s Trophy. Judge, meanwhile, was named American League MVP because he […]

In baseball, everyone loves the long ball and high-scoring affairs, but elite pitching can single-handedly win games for teams. The very best pitcher in each league (American and National League) wins the Cy Young award every season. It is the most prestigious accomplishment a pitcher can earn. Winners for the award in 2024 have just […]

The NBA Cup games on Tuesday, Nov. 19, were some of the most entertaining games for this year’s in-season tournament so far. Most notably, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 15-0 unbeaten streak, which ranks among the best-undefeated streaks ever, came to a close as the Cavaliers lost to the defending champion Boston Celtics. The NBA Cup should […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were off to one of the hottest starts in league history this season. They won each of their first 15 games without suffering a loss, which has them firmly in the top 10 all-time for longest undefeated streaks in NBA history. Early success sets the precedent for how a team wants to/can […]

Ever since Khabib Nurmagomedov went 29-0 in his MMA career (and Floyd Mayweather went 50-0 in boxing), undefeated records have been all of the rage in combat sports. Nurmagomedov, who is clearly one of the greatest UFC fighters ever, is the only athlete to retire from the promotion with his record unblemished. There are tons […]

NBA Cup games are supposed to hold a little extra meaning and, therefore, bring out the very best of players/teams and deliver with entertaining games. That should certainly be the case on Cup Night on Tuesday, Nov. 19, as the two best teams currently in the league will be squaring off. The 15-0 Cleveland Cavaliers […]

The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match was extremely polarizing, but it certainly did big numbers. The Disney star-turned YouTuber-turned boxer fought a 58-year-old version of one of the greatest boxers of all time, and everyone watched it. Paul ended up victorious in a fight that many thought was underwhelming in terms of in-ring […]

Skip Bayless’ net worth in 2024 is $17 million. Bayless is a former television sports talk show host that currently hosts his own weekly podcast. Bayless is one of the most polarizing figures in sports. Inarguably one of the most well-known sports commentators in the world, Bayless had been off the air for months after […]

The 2024-25 MLB offseason is here, which means that every organization around the league is looking forward to next season. There are a lot of offseason dates that can drastically shake up the landscape in baseball, such as the MLB Draft Lottery on Dec. 10 and the Winter Meeting from Dec. 8-11, as trades are […]

NBA fans have seen the first week of NBA Cup games come and go. The last set of games for the NBA’s in-season tournament took place while a lot of the world was watching Jake Paul box Mike Tyson, but all NBA fans will be back to watching basketball on Tuesday, Nov. 11. That is […]

Last year’s WNBA Draft was the biggest in league history. Caitlin Clark revolutionized basketball and became the biggest WNBA prospect ever in the process. She headlined a draft class that featured other big names, such as Angel Reese, but everyone wanted the first overall pick and the chance to select the Iowa product. The Indiana […]

Every season, each NBA team gets a new City Edition jersey. The jerseys are supposed to represent the history and culture of the city in which the teams play. They have gained popularity for typically being flashy and having vibrant jerseys, and the uniqueness of the designs and distinguishability of the looks have made them […]

The first slate of NBA Cup games has come and gone. Those games, which brought the NBA’s in-season tournament back to life on Tuesday, Nov. 12, were full of action. The defending champion Boston Celtics lost by one point to the Atlanta Hawks, The Detroit Pistons upset the Miami Heat and won a close game, […]

In the late 1980s-early 1990s, Mike Tyson was one of the most well-known athletes in the world. One of the greatest boxers ever, Tyson transcended the sport and became a global celebrity. Jake Paul has also transcended what he is known for. Originally a Youtuber and social media influencer, Paul has taken over the world […]

Stipe Miocic’s net worth in 2024 is around $4 million. He has been somewhat out of the public eye for a few years now, but the UFC legend is coming out of retirement to fight for the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Jon Jones at UFC 309. Everyone in the MMA world loves Miocic, and he’s […]

UFC fans have poked fun at Dana White’s obsession with Jon Jones, but the greatest UFC fighter of all time will have a chance to prove why the UFC’s CEO and president is so high on the fighter nicknamed Bones. Jones, who has a resume better than any mixed martial artist ever, is fighting in […]

The NBA’s in-season tournament was a huge success during the 2023-24 season, so now it is back but rebranded as the Emirates NBA Cup. NBA action is been underway for a while now, which has led to fans salivating for the start of the NBA’s in-season tournament. The NBA Cup is right around the corner, […]

College basketball is back, and everyone is trying to take down UConn. The Huskies became national champions for the second straight year last season. However, a lot of their best players left for the NBA. Speaking of the NBA, the 2024 Draft class was considered one of the weakest ever, and that was largely due […]

J.D. Vance’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Vance is the Vice President-elect of the United States after he was President-elect Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Here is a look at J.D. Vance’s net worth in 2024 after the Republican nominees’ big victory. What is J.D. Vance’s net worth in […]

Professional boxing has been around since the 19th century, and since that time, a number of boxers have had such distinguishable careers inside of the ring that they have transcended sports and become global superstars. The best of the best when it comes to prize-fighters will be remembered forever, even if their fighting days were […]

The NFL trade deadline is one of the most exciting times of the year on the sports calendar, especially these days, considering trade deadline deals occur with more frequency than ever before. The 2024 NFL trade deadline was no different, as there were a bunch of high-profile trades made on the last day to do […]

The 2024 NFL trade deadline has come and gone. Deadline day itself was full of huge trades, as were the weeks leading up to the deadline. Some deals make us question what teams were thinking, while others seemed like no-brainers. Whether looking at contending teams who were buying at the deadline or rebuilding teams who […]

The 2024 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, as all deals had to be done by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. ET. There have been plenty of big deals in the weeks leading up to deadline day, though. In fact, an abnormally high amount of deals were made in the weeks leading up […]

The 2024 NFL trade deadline is here, so there is no better time than now to look at the best deadline deals ever. For the 2024 season, the last day to make trades is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and all deals must be finalized by 4 p.m. ET. This deadline is different than most, as it […]

Tuesday, November 5, is a busy day in the United States of America, in both sports and otherwise. The 2024 NFL trade deadline is on Nov. 5, meaning every team must finalize any deals by 4 p.m. ET. In even bigger news, Tuesday is also Election Day. It is the last day for U.S. citizens […]

The Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in an interesting spot ahead of the 2024 NFL trade deadline. The team entered the season as Super Bowl contenders, as most fans and analysts viewed them as one of the best teams in the NFL. Then, the Bengals dug themselves into a hole and lost four of their first […]