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The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, with their rushing attack. As a result, the Ravens made history. Baltimore’s rushing yards set a single-game franchise record, per ESPN. Baltimore gained 299 yards on the ground en route to a 28-14 victory over Pittsburgh. The Steelers allowed the most rushing yards in a […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora wants his third baseman to stay right where he is. Cora is dismissing the idea of moving Rafael Devers away from playing third base, per The Athletic. Cora and the Red Sox’s front office are trying to manage a roster that will lead the club back to the World […]

A well-traveled relief pitcher is getting some intense interest this Major League Baseball offseason. Former New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tommy Kahnle has eight teams wanting to talk to him about a deal, per the New York Post. The market for relief pitchers is starting to gain some steam, and Kahnle is […]

Colorado football is expected to grab the services of a top offensive lineman from the transfer portal. Former Ole Miss lineman Mana Taimani is expected to head to Boulder, per 247 Sports. Taimani is a beast who will add good strength to the Colorado football offensive line. He played the last two seasons for Ole […]

Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton is a fan of ESPN sports personality Molly Qerim, as well as women in the sports media world. Newton says that Qerim has brought a lot of cachet to the world of sports media and commentary. "Teeing up talents like Stephen A. and Shannon Sharpe isn’t easy, but she’s a […]

The NBA is postponing the Houston Rockets-Atlanta Hawks game scheduled for Saturday, due to an inclement weather situation. The game has yet to be re-scheduled, per the league. “The decision was made in consultation with local officials, and to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous […]

Ohio State football defensive end Jack Sawyer is poking a little fun at his teammate Will Howard. Sawyer is clowning Howard for tripping and falling in the team’s Cotton Bowl win over Texas. Howard tripped in the game that probably cost him a touchdown. Sawyer actually had a touchdown, when he forced a fumble from […]

Iowa football is getting a huge commitment from the transfer portal. Veteran quarterback Mark Gronowski is committing to the Hawkeyes, per ESPN. Gronowski was linked to Iowa football for awhile, and is the no. 4 best quarterback available in the ESPN transfer portal rankings. Gronowski played for South Dakota State and has some dazzling statistics. […]

The Mountain West Conference is expanding once again. Northern Illinois is paying $2 million to join the league as a football-only member, per Huskie Wire and several other news outlets. At time of writing, only the Northern Illinois football program is joining. The fate of the other athletic programs at the school is undecided. Northern […]

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian understands the pressure that comes with leading the Longhorns to the College Football Playoff. Sarkisian doesn’t want to fail Texas fans, after losing in the semi-final during the 2023 season. “The history of what a place is and how it became what it is, is the very reason you want […]

Penn State football coach James Franklin is trying to enjoy the experience of having a team in the College Football Playoff. After two rounds, the Nittany Lions are one of the final four teams standing. Penn State’s football coach says there is a story underneath all of the football action. “I think that much of […]

Florida football is picking up a big commitment from a transfer player. The Gators are adding former UAB safety Adrian Maddox, per ESPN. Maddox was intending to go to Georgia, but had a change of heart. Maddox posted 44 tackles in 2024, playing for the Blazers. His addition to the Florida football defensive backfield is […]

There’s a race to sign star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki this Major League Baseball offseason. According to a new rumor, the San Diego Padres are looking like a strong candidate for his services. The Padres are moving ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Sasaki sweepstakes, per USA Today. The Padres are behind this […]

The Montreal Canadiens are skating well so far this season. Montreal picked up another victory on Monday night, when the club knocked off the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in overtime. Cole Caufield had a solid game for the victors, posting two points off a goal and an assist. Caufield isn’t letting the success get to his […]

Oregon football is getting a commitment from a former no. 1 JUCO player. Wide receiver Malik Benson is committing to the Ducks, per On3. Benson is getting another year of eligibility due to a recent decision by a court that gave JUCO players another year to play. Benson played for Alabama and Florida State, so […]

College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit is tired of hearing critics complain about ESPN’s analysis of the College Football Playoff. Herbstreit is firing back at people who say ESPN commentators have a bias for the SEC. He thinks it makes no sense to have four SEC teams in the semi-finals. .@KirkHerbstreit sets the record straight on […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama spent some time before a Chicago Bulls game playing chess, with the Bulls mascot. Wemby literally made some chess moves during pre-festivities, against Benny the Bull. Benny the Bull took on Wemby and the Spurs in a pregame chess match ♟️ pic.twitter.com/8mEcQxNMN7 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January […]

The Arizona Cardinals are closing out another disappointing season on Sunday, in a game against the San Francisco 49ers. Arizona certainly looked better in 2024 than last season, and the record shows that. The Cardinals have a 7-9 mark going into the squad’s final game. At one point, the Cardinals looked like a possible contender […]

The Buffalo Bills just completed one of the best regular seasons in NFL football, when it comes to one specific stat. Buffalo tied a season low turnover league record, per ESPN. The Bills’ eight season turnovers are tied with the 2019 New Orleans Saints for the fewest in a single season. Turnovers were first tracked […]

Oregon football is getting hit with a tough blow. The Ducks are losing a prized quarterback recruit, who decided to sign with another West Coast school. Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is signing with California football, per ESPN. The quarterback entered the transfer portal, after joining Oregon for Rose Bowl activities. He has yet to play a […]

The Anaheim Ducks are locking down winger Frank Vatrano. Vatrano is signing an $18 million contract extension with the team, per The Athletic. The extension is a three-year deal, that gives the Ducks star $3 million in base salary. There are several other incentives and stipulations in the deal, that are intended to keep the […]

Georgia football quarterback Jaden Rashada is entering the transfer portal, per On3. Rashada started his career at Arizona State, and is the subject of a major lawsuit with Florida football and their head coach Billy Napier. Rashada is a former blue-chip recruit who didn’t see the field often for Georgia. In 2023, Rashada posted 485 […]

The Green Bay Packers are going to be a bit banged up at receiver heading into a game Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is able to play while Romeo Doubs is out, per NFL Network. Watson has been dealing with a knee injury, while Doubs is out due to an […]

The New York Jets are looking for a coach, and at least one person has shown himself to be a strong candidate. Former NFL player and coach Mike Vrabel reportedly had a good interview with the team, per NFL Network. Vrabel coached the Tennessee Titans from 2018-2023. The Insiders on @NFLGameDay: Mike Vrabel is considered […]

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube might want to apply for jobs as a part-time stand up comedian. Berube will have Maple Leafs fans in stitches with his reaction to Matthew Knies’ hat trick on Saturday. “That was a whole year for me,” Berube said, per The Hockey News. He’s referring to Knies’ goal output […]

Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett is giving a cryptic message about the possibility of signing an extension with the team. Garrett’s message is of just a few words. “There will be something coming,” the Browns defensive end said, per the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Garrett is also refuting a report that he’s been in discussions with […]

The Cincinnati Bengals got a huge win over the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday night, putting them in position for a Wild Card berth. Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase opened up after the contest about the impact of the victory. Cincinnati needs help in the AFC, but the Bengals have done all they could in the final […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting some great news. Leafs star Auston Matthews is expected to return to the lineup Saturday after battling an injury, per The Athletic. Matthews has missed six games in a row. “The last couple skates I’ve had have felt good,” Matthews said. The Maple Leafs center has missed 15 games […]

Michigan football is adding one of the best defensive linemen from the transfer portal. Former Clemson defensive tackle Tre Williams is committing to the Wolverines, per On3. Williams spent five seasons at Clemson, where he made 44 appearances in games. He was a part of the defense that just went to the College Football Playoff, […]

The New York Jets have had a disastrous season, and there appears to be big changes on the way for the team. The Jets are expected to part ways with Aaron Rodgers following the season, per ESPN. The Jets have had a very rocky tenure with Rodgers at the helm over the last two seasons. […]

The Denver Broncos are close to a playoff berth, and one player thinks it would be incredible to clinch it in front of the team’s fans. Offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey says fans in Colorado have been extra charged up as the season starts to wane. “Mile High has been on (fire) the second half of […]

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is tasked with slowing down the weapons of the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday. Tomlin thinks there’s a way to slow down Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, among the others. That approach includes making sure no one receiver is left in single coverage. “Whoever has only one guy on him gets the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting some good news ahead of the team’s final regular season game. Justin Fields is a full participant in practice Tuesday, per NFL Network. That signifies he should be able to play Saturday night, if needed, against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. also participated in team activities. Fields started […]

Michigan football finished the season with back-to-back wins over Ohio State and Alabama. While those wins alone are impressive, there is another reason why the victories should turn some heads. Michigan football has won back-to-back games as a double-digit underdog for the first time since the FBS/FCS split of 1978, per ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic. […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama made headlines when he recently spent some time playing chess in New York City, while there on a road trip. Wemby was seen at New York’s famous Washington Square Park, sitting in front of a chess board and making moves. One of his opponents is now opening up […]

Michigan football had to change quarterbacks in its bowl game against Alabama Tuesday. Davis Warren got hurt and was replaced by Alex Orji, per the Detroit Free Press. Warren seemed to suffer a right leg injury during the ReliaQuest Bowl. The quarterback was helped off the field by medical personnel for the Wolverines. Orji actually […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day is excited for the Rose Bowl and wants his players to be, too. The Buckeyes are set to face off with Oregon on Wednesday, with a chance for revenge. Oregon defeated Ohio State earlier this season. The winner of this game also advances in the College Football Playoff to […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day knows that he and his players are eager to avenge a loss earlier this season to Oregon. Day knows that his quarterback Will Howard especially is looking forward to the Rose Bowl game. The two squads meet once again in that bowl, with a chance to advance in the […]

Rutgers basketball defeated Columbia on Monday, and the team got a marvelous performance from one of its players in that game. Rutgers player Dylan Harper posted a triple-double in the contest for the Scarlet Knights. It was the first time since 1983 that a player did that for the program, per the Associated Press. Rutgers […]