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The transfer portal is open, and Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns are making head-turning moves early. On Friday, the program managed to steal a key Maryland defender away from Bill Belichick and North Carolina, even though he had already signed with the Tar Heels. Defensive lineman Lavon Johnson opted to sign with Texas after […]

The Houston Texans hope to make a deeper run in the playoffs next season after being bounced out in the divisional round by the Kansas City Chiefs in a 23-14 loss. In an effort to improve the depth of the roster ahead of the NFL Draft, Houston agreed to reunite with a tight end in […]

With the NFL Draft on the horizon, it’s not entirely clear what the Dallas Cowboys will do. However, many speculate that the team will select a running back at some point with all eyes on former Boise State star Ahston Jeanty. However, the latest draft prediction for Dallas has the team selecting a different running […]

The Boston Red Sox are set to begin their four-game series on Friday against the Chicago White Sox. Ahead of the contest, the organization made some changes to the roster after some injury updates. Boston reportedly designated former Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer for assignment, according to team beat writer Chris Cotillo. Third baseman […]

The New York Yankees will be taking on the Tampa Bay Rays in the second contest of a four-game series on Friday. Unfortunately, New York will be without its starting catcher, Austin Wells, for the matchup. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old catcher was ruled out against the Rays due to food poisoning, according to Chris […]

The trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers sent shockwaves through the sporting world. The situation is still red hot, especially since the aftermath of the move has blown up in Dallas’ face. Recently, Doncic finally opened up about his initial reaction to the deal, and it sounds […]

The New York Mets are off to a hot start this season, owning a 12-7 record through their first 19 games played. The franchise is in first place in the NL East, and much of the success is thanks to the prolific play from Pete Alonso. In the offseason, the Mets managed to re-sign the […]

The Texas Longhorns will enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations, with Arch Manning in line to play as the starting quarterback. Offensively, excitement is through the roof for this program, however, the defense might be getting overlooked. Head coach Steve Sarkisian opened up about what to expect from the Longhorns’ defense next season. During […]

The Dallas Mavericks have become the laughing stock of the NBA since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the trade deadline. Dallas recently had Nico Harrison address the media in a private roundtable meeting that has turned into a mess for the franchise to deal with. Now, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had quite the offseason after trading for Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks. With the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL Draft, the franchise has a chance to select a marquee player to help improve its chances for next season. However, there is some concern with a key player […]

Spencer Strider made his 2025 season debut after finally returning from Tommy John surgery for a ulnar collateral ligament injury in his right elbow. In the Atlanta Braves’ 3-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, Strider looked like his former self after reaching 500 career strikeouts. When asked about the achievement, the 26-year-old […]

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin isn’t only known for being a successful coach in college football, but he’s also make a name for himself on social media. He’s often spotted on X, formerly known as Twitter trolling individuals, making jokes, or calling out the NCAA. Recently, he subtly threw Georgia Bulldogs head coach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. It’s a fun matchup that will feature LeBron James and Luka Doncic taking on Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. In preparation for the series, it sounds like head coach JJ Redick is using Bronny James […]

The Phoenix Suns fired Mike Budenholzer as head coach, making him the third individual the franchise has let go in the past three seasons. With big changes potentially looming in the near future, seven candidates are rumored to be in the mix for the head coaching job in Phoenix. Rumors suggest that New Orleans Pelicans […]

The Sacramento Kings are in line to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in the play-in tournament. However, with the playoffs in sight, rumors suggest the franchise is on the verge of making major changes to its front office. General manager Monte McNair is rumored to be on the hot seat, according to Michael […]

The Miami Dolphins have been involved in plenty of rumors this offseason due to trade speculation regarding wide receiver Tyreek Hill and cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Miami enters the draft with the No. 13 pick overall, and although they could select an exciting player, one NFL Insider urges the franchise to move back. Hill and Ramsey […]

The transfer portal is officially open, and it appears the North Dakota State Bison are losing one of their key players from a season ago. It’s to be expected these days, though, with the NIL opportunities. Additionally, finding a program that gives players a bigger spotlight with NFL aspirations is a key reason for entering […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers veteran pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, is in the midst of returning from injury while the team aims to win its second consecutive World Series. After receiving surgery on his toe and knee at the end of the 2024 season, the three-time Cy Young Award winner finally had his first rehab start in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now as they aim to win back-to-back World Series. However, the team is experiencing some injury woes with the pitching rotation to begin the season. As a result, manager Dave Roberts is making a change for Wednesday night’s contest against the Colorado […]

With the NFL Draft around the corner, the rumor mill is running rampant with numerous scenarios for each team. The Denver Broncos are in a prime spot to shake things up this offseason, as rumors suggest they’re a potential team that could trade down. One of the reasons they could pull off a move like […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was recently named captain of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He’s currently the only player on the roster, however, it sounds like former captain Mike Trout is planning on joining the team once again. The Los Angeles Angels outfielder claims he had a “great conversation” with […]

After firing Mike Budenholzer as head coach the Phoenix Suns will conduct a thorough process to find his replacement. Budenholzer, who is 55 years of age, is the third coach the organization has let go in the past three seasons. So, finding longevity could be a priority for the franchise moving forward. With the Suns […]

After having another successful season that ended in an early playoff exit, the Buffalo Bills hope to finally get over the hump and at least compete in the Super Bowl next season. With the NFL Draft right around the corner, the franchise has a chance to add a marquee player to improve the roster. The […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison held a private meeting with media members where he doubled down on his defense of trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. That meeting, along with the initial trade, has sparked outrage across the fanbase and past players. On Tuesday, Harrison seemingly grew tired of the critics and […]

Bill Belichick is now the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football program, which puts a spotlight on the team in general. However, the former New England Patriots head coach turned heads earlier in the offseason when it was revealed he wanted his girlfriend, Jordan Hudson, to be involved in some of the […]

The Masters are over and Rory McIlroy walked away as the winner of one of golf’s biggest events. It was McIlroy’s fifth major championship win and it earned him the Grand Slam. However, former Seattle Mariners star and star and Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. was spotted at the Masters working as a photographer […]

The Kentucky Wildcats football program hopes to bounce back next season after finishing the 2024 campaign with a 4-8 record. It marked the first time since the 2016 season that the Wildcats did not qualify for a bowl game. To make matters worse, the program lost one of its premiere defenders in the transfer portal […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner and all eyes are on the New York Giants as they own the No. 3 pick overall. After signing both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency, the franchise has the privilege to select whichever player they want in the first round. However, rumors suggest the […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison called for a meeting with the media in a private discussion that did not include cameras or voice recording equipment. The meeting was called for Harrison to openly talk about the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. In what has seemingly become a disaster for […]

While the New York Yankees are busy with the 2025 season, superstar outfielder Aaron Judge was recently named captain for Team USA for the World Baseball Classic taking place in March 2026. It’s a big moment for the 32-year-old slugger and the Team USA manager, Mark DeRosa is over the moon about it. In a […]

Aaron Judge was recently named a captain for the 2026 World Baseball Classic as he currently leads the New York Yankees to a potential playoff appearance in MLB. However, there are some concerns about how he’d approach the preseason next March. The star outfielder shut those concerns down on Monday. During a press conference at […]

The Detroit Pistons are set to make their first appearance in the NBA Playoffs since the 2018 season. It’s been a while since this franchise last participated in the postseason and it sounds like the organization is trying to create the biggest advantage possible for its series against the New York Knicks. Reports indicate that […]

Nico Iamaleava decided to enter the transfer portal after not showing up to the Tennessee Volunteers’ spring game. Things turned south quickly, as the 20-year-old quarterback wants to improve his NIL deal from roughly $2 million to $4 million. The North Carolina Tar Heels were deemed as a potential suitor, however, new reports suggest head […]

The Phoenix Suns’ 2024-25 season was an overall mess after the team finished with a 36-46 record. After missing out on the playoffs, the organization fired Mike Budenholzer as head coach. However, there’s at least one winner of the Suns’ debacle, and it’s somehow the Houston Rockets. In June 2024, the Rockets completed a trade […]

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava turned heads recently after opting to sit out of practice over disputes about his NIL contract with the program. Although the situation came as a surprise to many, rumors suggest Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel may have gotten a heads-up about Iamaleava’s decision ahead of time. During a guest appearance […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start this season despite not having Shohei Ohtani in the pitching rotation. He’s been one of the most prolific hitters in the league, which helps the team tremendously, but many are wondering exactly when the two-way star will return to the mound. From the sounds of […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner and it’s widely speculated that the Cam Ward of the Miami Hurricanes will be the No. 1 pick to the Tennessee Titans. That leaves all eyes on Shedeur Sanders, as rumors suggest he could be taken by the Cleveland Browns or New York Giants at No. 2 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make his decision. It’s not entirely clear if he is going to pick Pittsburgh and sign with them, as there is the possibility the veteran quarterback will sign elsewhere. Additionally, retirement is still very much an option. With everything on standby right now for Pittsburgh, […]

The Golden State Warriors ended the regular season with a 124-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Forward Jonathan Kuminga was noticeably benched in Sunday’s loss but teammate Stephen Curry sent him an inspiring message ahead of the play-in tournament. During the postgame press conference, the 37-year-old point guard was asked what he hopes to […]