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Another No. 12 seed took down a No. 5 seed on Friday after the Colorado State Rams defeated the Memphis Tigers 78-70. It was a fun contest throughout, as the Rams fought back from a five-point deficit at halftime. Colorado State essentially stole a bid to the NCAA Tournament after winning the Mountain West Conference […]

We’re in the final stretch of spring training as Opening Day kicks off on March 27. One team to keep an eye on is the New York Mets, who had a solid offseason improving the roster. However, one key player in Brett Baty is having a fantastic spring training that is sure to hype up […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was slapped with another suspension due to the domestic violence allegations he’s facing. This time, the MLB announced that he’ll be suspended until the All-Star break in July. Urias becomes the first player in league history to serve two suspensions from the MLB’s policy on domestic violence and […]

NFL free agency is dwindling down with the draft right around the corner. However, the New Orleans Saints managed to improve the depth in the wide receiver room after reuniting with a veteran player. On Friday, the Saints reached a deal to reunite with Brandin Cooks, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. After […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have finalized their roster with Opening Day kicking off the season on March 27. However, the organization turned heads on Friday after announcing that designated hitter and outfielder, Eloy Jimenez will begin the season playing for the team’s Triple-A affiliate, the Durham Bulls. Instead, infielder Curtis Mead made the final roster, […]

The Houston Texans went all out on defense this offseason after reeling in several key additions through free agency. However, on Wednesday, the franchise rewarded superstar edge rusher Danielle Hunter by giving him a new contract extension. He’ll be a key piece to the defense for the long haul. Hunter signed a one-year, $35.6 million […]

The Stanford football program hit the news cycle on Wednesday after it was announced that head coach Troy Taylor is being accused of bullying female staffers. More details have emerged about the ongoing investigation. The soon-to-be 57-year-old head coach allegedly bullied and belittled female staff, according to Xuan Thai of ESPN. Reports indicate a first […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been hot in the rumor mill lately as they’ve been linked with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. However, with free agency dwindling down and the NFL Draft around the corner, the organization’s plans at quarterback might becoming more clear. Rodgers signing with the Vikings is becoming more unlikely, however, it sounds like […]

The Miami Dolphins have been busy at work this offseason after signing numerous players through free agency. After finishing the 2024 season with an 8-9 record and missing the playoffs, the franchise hopes to build a more competitive roster for head coach Mike McDaniel. To do so, the Dolphins are bringing in championship experience after […]

The Milwaukee Bucks might be hitting the panic button after suffering a brutal 104-93 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. It marked the fifth loss in seven games for the team and it reportedly led to head coach Doc Rivers calling Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in for a meeting. Rivers called […]

The NC State Wolfpack moved on from Kevin Keatts as head coach on March 9 after eight seasons with the program. It was a brutal season for the Wolfpack, as they missed out on the NCAA Tournament completely. However, the program aims for a brighter future after finally finding Keatts’ replacement. NC State is hiring […]

The Arkansas Razorbacks enter the March Madness Tournament as a No. 10 seed in the West bracket. They’re set to take on the No. 10 Kansas Jayhawks on Thursday to kick off the tournament. However, head coach John Calipari revealed an injury update that doesn’t bode well for the Arkansas basketball team. Calipari revealed that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers played their first two games of the season in the league’s first Tokyo Series since 2019. L.A. swept the Chicago Cubs, winning the first match 4-1 on Tuesday, and also earned a 6-3 victory early Wednesday morning. Wednesday’s contest featured pitching phenom Roki Sasaki, who made his MLB debut. Sasaki, who […]

The Seattle Seahawks made a bold decision trading DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. They also released Tyler Lockett, forcing the team to revamp its wide receiver room. As a result, the front office managed to sign former Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp to play alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba. On Tuesday, the 31-year-old […]

The Green Bay Packers have added several key players to the roster through free agency so far and made another move on Tuesday. With the front office aiming to improve the wide receiver group, the team brought in a former three-time Super Bowl-winning wide receiver to give Jordan Love a new weapon for next season. […]

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the 2025 season and hope to reach the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. In an attempt to bulk up the bullpen, the front office was able to finalize a contract with veteran pitcher Craig Kimbrel. Kimbrel returns to Atlanta where he began his career in 2010. The 36-year-old […]

Spring training is nearly complete as Opening Day is right around the corner. One team to keep an eye on is the Boston Red Sox, as they’ve created a stellar roster for the 2025 campaign. However, one player that’s making plenty of noise during spring training is Trayce Thompson, whos is the brother of Dallas […]

The San Francisco 49ers originally released fullback Kyle Juszczyk from the team early in the offseason. After speculation that Juszczyk would sign with a new team, the 12-year veteran re-signed with San Francisco. Juszczyk signed a two-year, $8 million contract and will remain with the 49ers next season. On Tuesday, the 33-year-old fullback explained exactly […]

The Detroit Pistons hold a 5.5-game lead over the seventh-place Atlanta Hawks and are on pace to make the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Even so, speculation is that the Eastern Conference is dominated by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks. However, former NBA player turned analyst […]

The Houston Astros have a spring training matchup against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. However, the club will be without star outfielder Yordan Alvarez due to an injury he recently sustained. Alvarez is officially out of Tuesday’s lineup, as he’s dealing with a sore thumb, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Reports indicate the […]

Angel Reese was one of many WNBA players to participate in the new Unvrivaled Basketball League during the offseason. With Unrivaled officially complete, the Chicago Sky star can now focus on preparing for the WNBA season that kicks off in May. Unrivaled’s inaugural season lasted for 10 weeks and it sounds like Reese was happy […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are taking on the Miami Marlins in a spring training game on Tuesday morning. Both teams are gearing up for the 2025 season with hopes of competing for a potential playoff spot later in the year—however, St. Louis’ star shortstop Masyn Winn was a healthy scratch from the lineup due to […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been busy re-signing players and acquiring talent on cheaper deals. With the 2025 NFL Draft around the corner, it’s unclear what Jerry Jones and the front office plan to do with the No. 12 pick overall. However, the Cowboys co-owner and director of personnel Stephen Jones has already admitted the team […]

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley to a three-year, $60 million contract this offseason. The deal reunites Stanley with Baltimore after he hit the open market as a free agent. Baltimore sures up the offensive line by bringing the nearly 31-year-old offensive tackle back for his 10th season with the franchise. Upon signing […]

The Houston Texans have been busy acquiring defensive talent this offseason and did so again on Monday. In what could be a smart move, the front office improved the depth of the secondary after signing journeyman Ronald Darby. Darby’s officially signs a one-year $2.5 million deal, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The […]

The Cincinnati Bengals officially signed both Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase to new contract extensions on Sunday. Higgins reels in a four-year, $115 million deal while Chase signed for four years, $161 million. Reports indicate the deal was finally able to be done once Higgins switched agents. During a guest appearance on “The Facility” on […]

Trade rumors have been running rampant regarding San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease with Opening Day right around the corner. Although there is speculation that a deal will come to fruition, word around the league is multiple teams are potentially interested in the 29-year-old pitcher, including the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies were recently added to […]

Aaron Rodgers was previously cut by the New York Jets, making him a free agent for the first time in his career. Three teams have been reportedly been in the mix for the veteran quarterback, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Minnesota Vikings. On Monday, rumors possibly reveal the contract offer and backup […]

In the summer leading up to the 2024-25 season, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made some comments about his play that brought some controversy. The 23-year-old guard claimed that nobody in league history can jump the way he can. Skip ahead to March and NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson fires back at Edwards, telling […]

Coming off a season in which he won the NL Cy Young award, Atlanta Braves star Chris Sale is ready for the 2025 season. The team’s first game comes on Opening Day when the club takes on the San Diego Padres on March 27. On Monday morning, the Braves announced Sale as the Opening Day […]

The Cleveland Browns are expected to acquire another quarterback this offseason after the franchise struggled with that position last season. Although the team owns the No. 2 pick overall and could possibly draft a quarterback, reports are the club is interested in signing a veteran free agent. Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson has reportedly visited Cleveland, […]

The Auburn Tigers advanced to the semifinals of the SEC Tournament after defeating the Ole Miss Rebels 62-57 on Friday. Star center Johni Broome had a huge performance that simply amazed Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard. Broome’s brilliant play had Beard calling him “worthy” in the NCAA basketball landscape. The 22-year-old center recorded 23 […]

The Seattle Seahawks are signing wide receiver Cooper Kupp to a three-year, $45 million contract. After being let go by the Los Angeles Rams, Kupp moves on to play for an NFC West rival. Shortly after the news broke, the 31-year-old wideout shared his immediate response to signing with the Seahawks. After playing for the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have brought back plenty of familiar faces during free agency. On Friday, that trend continued after the franchise agreed to bring back edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. Fowler reunites with the Cowboys after agreeing to a one-year, $8 million contract, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The 30-year-old edge rusher […]

The New York Mets named Clay Holmes the Opening Day starter for their game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, March 27. It was an odd decision considering the rest of the rotation and that Holmes is being converted from a reliever to a starter. Considering the other pitchers on the roster, like Kodai Senga […]

The new MLB season officially kicks off with Opening Day set for Thursday, March 27. With the new season on the horizon, teams around the league are beginning to announce their Opening Day starters. The New York Mets turned heads with their decision after naming a former New York Yankees reliever as their starter for […]

The Iowa Hawkeyes finished this season with a measly 17-16 record. They will not be participating in the NCAA Tournament after suffering a 106-94 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini on Thursday night. As a result, Iowa has decided to enter a new era after reports indicate that head coach Fran McCaffery is being dismissed, […]

The March Madness Tournament is right around the corner as teams across the nation are currently participating in their conference tournaments. With the season winding down, we’ll soon know which player will win the highly coveted Naismith Player of the Year award. There are 10 players in the running, with Auburn’s Johni Broome and Duke’s […]

The New York Jets officially released Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday, and now the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback can sign wherever he pleases. However, with Rodgers’ availability being known for months, he has yet to sign with a team despite ongoing rumors involving the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. NFL insiders are seemingly growing tired […]