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Former Seattle Mariners slugger Ichiro Suzuki is a candidate for the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Suzuki is considered a shoe-in for the honor, and nothing can truly describe how much that would mean to him. He is about to become the first Japanese player ever inducted to Cooperstown. “I think it will have […]

The Winnipeg Jets lost a rough game to the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night. Utah battered around the Jets en route to a 5-2 victory. Following the game, the Jets head coach was frustrated and angry with his team. “That was embarrassing,” Jets coach Scott Arniel said, per The Score. “That was, of all […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has received criticism for losing to Michigan four years in a row. Day’s family is revealing more about how difficult that criticism has been for them and for the head coach. It was especially difficult this year, when Michigan upset the Buckeyes. “We had security at our house. School […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has at least one staunch defender. That person is legendary head coach Nick Saban, who spoke highly of Day before the College Football Playoff national championship game. “I think it is absolutely ridiculous that Ryan Day has been criticized the way he has,” Saban said on ESPN before the […]

Former Ohio State football player Kirk Herbstreit got emotional following the Buckeyes’ national championship. Herbstreit broke down in tears after the game on camera. “They went to hell and back,” Herbstreit said about the team, per Sports Illustrated. “We can try to make this sound soft, but I talk to these players, I talk to […]

The Los Angeles Rams are without Braden Fiske for the rest of their playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Fiske is out due to a knee injury, per ESPN. Fiske was forced to leave the NFC Divisional Round contest during play. That’s rough news for Rams fans. Fiske has had an amazing rookie […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes isn’t thinking about signing a contract extension with the team right now. Skenes says he’s focusing instead on trying to have a winning campaign in 2025 with his club. “I haven’t given it too much thought,” Skenes said in regards to a contract extension, per ESPN. Skenes finished the 2024 […]

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo thinks Illinois is one of the best teams in the country, and the best in the Big Ten. That statement takes on new meaning, considering the Spartans defeated Illinois on Sunday. “Wow. Just another day in paradise, I guess. I know I said this before the game and after […]

The relationship between Chicago Bulls legends Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan doesn’t appear to be all peaches and cream. Pippen recently went on a podcast and said the two players didn’t have much of a personal relationship when playing together, per Hoops Hype. “He’s is a very difficult person to deal with,” Pippen said, per […]

The Baltimore Ravens are hopeful that Zay Flowers may be able to return soon. Flowers is not expected to play against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, per NFL Network, but could be available if the squad makes the AFC Championship game. Flowers is dealing with a knee injury. Just gotta get there… https://t.co/Ovdb01UnLM — Ian […]

Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid is getting some bad news. McDavid is required to attend an NHL hearing after a cross-check he committed on Vancouver’s Conor Garland, per NHL Player Safety. A hearing almost always means a suspension is in the works for McDavid. The date and time of the hearing are not known […]

Duke basketball has a freshman star in Cooper Flagg, who is one of the most talented players in college basketball. Duke’s coach Jon Scheyer is sending a message to the rest of the country about his young star. “The thing about [Cooper], you learn as the season goes on, but also, he just keeps getting […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing yet another strong player. Los Angeles is agreeing to a four-year, $72 million deal with Tanner Scott, per MLB.com. Scott is a closer that had interest from many other teams including the Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays. The deal is an absolutely devastating blow to the Cubs, who […]

Duke basketball freshman phenom Cooper Flagg is playing a key role on this Blue Devils team. Flagg is leading Duke in nearly every stat category this season. Flagg had a solid game again for the club on Saturday, in a team win against Boston College. Duke defeated the Eagles, 88-63, to improve to 16-2 overall […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is apologizing to Jordan Poole. Green apologized on social media to Poole, who now plays for the Washington Wizards. Poole and Green didn’t appear to get along too well when the guard played alongside Green in the Bay Area. In fact, Green allegedly punched Poole in a 2022 incident. […]

Ohio State football wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is making a bold statement, heading into the College Football Playoff championship. Smith is hungry to have a big game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. “If you are going to play man [to-man defense] against Ohio State, be ready,” Smith said, per ESPN. “I can’t wait to […]

Texas Rangers star Adolis Garcia is rehabbing from an injury, and things appear to be going well. Garcia told reporters that he’s swinging a bat again after hurting his knee last season, per the Dallas Morning News. “We’re in very good conditions right now,” Garcia said. Garcia is a hard-hitting outfielder who played a pivotal […]

Ohio State football is preparing for its national championship game appearance. The Buckeyes are getting some positive injury updates ahead of the contest. Defensive players Denzel Burke and JT Tuimoloau are both feeling good and expect to be available, per ESPN. Tuimoloau is a defensive end, that has been battling an ankle injury suffered in […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are bringing back a veteran goaltender. Goalie Frederik Andersen is activated from injured reserve for the club, per NHL.com. The Hurricanes made the move ahead of a game Friday against the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Andersen has not played since October, due to an injury. The 35-year-old goaltender had ankle surgery in […]

A dream came true for one New York Knicks fan on Friday, during a game at Madison Square Garden. The fan swished a half-court shot to win a car, which is enough in itself to make anyone happy. Then, the fan got to have an extra special moment, when actor and director Ben Stiller gave […]

Los Angeles Kings winger Adrian Kempe is getting fined by the NHL. Kempe is getting slapped with a $5,000 fine for slew-footing Edmonton’s Connor McDavid, per the league’s Player Safety office. Slew-footing is when a player uses their feet or legs to knock an opposing player’s feet from under them. The $5,000 penalty is the […]

Utah football is officially losing quarterback Cam Rising. Rising is not expected to return to the team in 2025, per KSL Sports. The quarterback spent five years in Utah, going all the way back to the 2020 season. Rising didn’t play in 2023 due to an injury, and his 2024 season was also cut short […]

Texas football is losing yet another player to the NFL Draft. Offensive lineman Cameron Williams is declaring for the draft, per ESPN. He joins a horde of other Longhorns who are leaving Austin this offseason. Williams is a 6-foot-5, 335 pound lineman projected to play at tackle in the NFL. He’s a part of a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expects to stay right where he is. Tomlin is shutting down any rumors or innuendo that he’s available for a trade with another team. “I have no message. Save your time,” Tomlin said about possible trades, per ESPN. Tomlin has famously been with the Steelers since 2007, and never had […]

Famed professional golfer Tiger Woods is sharing a social media message, following devastating wildfires in California. Woods released a statement giving tribute to the first responders and honoring the victims. “My heart is with those who have suffered unimaginable loss,” Woods said on X, formerly Twitter. “Thank you to the incredible heroes that are the […]

The world of NCAA football could soon be undergoing drastic changes. FBS college football coaches unanimously voted to shorten the transfer portal window, per ESPN. The NCAA would need to adopt the changes, but the coaches clearly want to see a shortened window where players would be allowed to transfer. The coaches approved having the […]

The Washington Capitals are switching up the lineup Tuesday for Alexander Ovechkin. Ovechkin is expected to share ice time with Pierre-Luc Dubois, per NHL.com, rather than Dylan Strome. It would be the first time since the NHL Preseason that Ovechkin and Dubois were skating on the same line. The Capitals are making the move in […]

The New York Knicks are struggling right now, as the team has lost 5 of their last 10 games. Knicks players aren’t happy with this losing skid, and are working to turn the ship back in the right direction. “We’re losing games I feel like we shouldn’t be losing,” Knicks player Josh Hart said, per […]

The New York Knicks are rumored to be shopping one of their players. New York is probing whether to deal Jericho Sims, per the New York Post. Sims started just three games this season and is dealing with back issues. Sims may be headed out the door by the NBA trade deadline, which is coming […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is acknowledging how difficult the last week has been for the city, due to destructive wildfires. Davis and the Lakers are saying thank you to the firefighters and first responders, who have been battling the blazes. Davis is giving away free Lakers tickets to first responders, per ESPN. The […]

Texas football is going to be reloading in 2025. The Longhorns are losing another wide receiver to the NFL Draft, per ESPN. Isaiah Bond is leaving Austin to try and take his talents to pro football. “I want to show teams they are getting the most explosive wide receiver in the draft,” Bond said, per […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is hungering for more than just a playoff appearance. The Broncos lost to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in the AFC playoffs, and Nix isn’t satisfied with how his rookie season turned out. “It’s not our goal just to make it to the playoffs. Our goals are changing,” Nix said […]

The Buffalo Bills begin their NFL playoff journey Sunday, but another story is making big news in Buffalo. A billboard celebrating the upcoming wedding of Bills quarterback Josh Allen to actress Hailee Steinfeld is going viral. Good Morning from Buffalo!#Bills pic.twitter.com/EvjXRSC8wK — Tracy Wolfson (@tracywolfson) January 12, 2025 Allen and Steinfeld famously got engaged in […]

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Michael Bunting isn’t playing against the Tampa Bay Lightining on Sunday, due to an unfortunate situation. Bunting was involved in a car accident outside PPG Paints Arena leaving him unavailable, per The Athletic. It is unknown at time of writing what occurred in the accident, and how Bunting was involved. The accident […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are finally returning to the basketball floor. The Clippers are scheduled to play against the Miami Heat Monday, per sports reporter Mark Medina. The Los Angeles wildfires postponed the city’s recent games. Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have left thousands of people without homes, and forced evacuations. The Clippers game […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is putting up shots at a rapid pace. Ball is taking the most NBA shot attempts per minute since Wilt Chamberlain in the 1960s, per HoopsHype. Ball’s throwing up about 25 total field goal attempts per game, per Reddit. LaMelo Ball is taking the most shots per minute since Wilt […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day still wants to see improvement from his team, despite making a College Football Playoff championship game appearance. Day is pointing to one specific area that must be fixed. “There’s nobody that came back on offense and was pleased with the fact that we had those penalties,” Day said Sunday, […]

The hot hand for the Chicago Bulls is sending a message to his critics. Zach LaVine wants people to know that he hears the criticism that’s been leveled against him over the years, but it doesn’t affect him. “That’s what comes with the job,” LaVine said, per 670 The Score. “People are supposed to talk […]

The Atlanta Braves are picking up former All-Star first baseman Garrett Cooper, per FanSided. Cooper is signing a minor-league deal with the team, so it’s not certain if he will see plate appearances for the club. The contract includes an invite to spring training. Cooper was a free agent looking for a home. In the […]