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New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is giving praise to the Los Angeles Dodgers, following their 2024 season. The Dodgers won the World Series, and Cohen is truly impressed. "They've built a great business over there with revenues that are significantly above almost any other team and that gives them the ability to do things […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are pledging a longer commitment to one of their most consistent players. Cincinnati signed a contract extension with punter Ryan Rehkow, per ESPN. Rehkow set a franchise single-season record for gross punting average (49.1) and net average (42.9) last year, per the outlet. He was a rookie in 2024. The Bengals are […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a difficult decision to make at quarterback. Pittsburgh is torn between standing behind Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers used both of those quarterbacks in the 2024 season, to mixed results. While Pittsburgh did make the postseason, the team’s offense just never looked too vibrant. The […]

Team USA’s journey at the 4 Nations Face-Off is getting a big development. Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hospitalized with an infection, per Daily Faceoff. The infection stemmed from a minor injury. McAvoy seems to be doing better, but he’s now out for the championship game, per Bleacher Report. Team USA is in the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are continuing to rebuild. The team is firing assistant general manager Champ Kelly, per ESPN. Kelly worked for the team for the last three seasons. Las Vegas is trying to clean house following a disappointing 4-13 campaign in 2024. After the conclusion of the season the team fired coach Antonio Pierce. […]

Ohio State basketball coach Jake Diebler is feeling the pain of losing to the school’s most bitter rival. Ohio State dropped a tough Big Ten game to Michigan on Sunday, 86-83. “I’m angry, frustrated, disappointed. This game means a ton, it’s not just another game. I’m not going to walk that back just because we […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is getting some bad news. Stanton is entering Spring Training hobbled by elbow soreness, per The Athletic. Stanton is considered behind schedule, although it’s uncertain what exactly that means. The outfielder may not be able to go for Opening Day, per the Associated Press. “I’m not going to put […]

Former Michigan State basketball player Magic Johnson is paying tribute to the legendary coach Tom Izzo. Izzo made history on Saturday, by becoming the all-time leader in Big Ten conference victories in basketball. He passed the legendary Bob Knight. “Cookie and I want to congratulate MSU’s Basketball Coach Izzo on his huge record-breaking 354th win […]

Auburn basketball is one of the best teams in the country this season. Head coach Bruce Pearl is recruiting to keep things that way. Pearl and the Tigers just landed one of the best scorers available in the country, per On3. Auburn is getting a commitment from JUCO star guard Abdul Bashir. Bashir is averaging […]

Former Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bobby Jenks is battling cancer. The White Sox are sharing a message of love and hope to Jenks amidst that cancer journey. We stand with you, Bobby Jenks. Thinking of Bobby as he is being treated for Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. https://t.co/47VIPnIq7V pic.twitter.com/jH4R9KN4cx — Chicago […]

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is opening up about some of the things that went wrong for his team Saturday against Texas. The Wildcats dropped a close game, 82-78, to the Longhorns. Pope says his team just didn’t get the job done when it really counted. Kentucky had a late lead, but lost it in […]

One of the newest members of the Pittsburgh Pirates is in awe of the team’s star pitcher Paul Skenes. Former All-Star and new team infielder Adam Frazier says Skenes can throw smoke. “If you hit it, you’re hitting it straight in the ground,” Frazier said, per ESPN. “So it’s like, ‘All right, strap it on […]

Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd isn’t happy his team lost a close game to Houston Saturday. Lloyd understands that fans are also frustrated, but he wants to reassure them. Arizona is still tied for second place in the conference standings. Lloyd says building a winning culture can take time. Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson for […]

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is disgusted with both himself and his players. The Jayhawks lost to Utah on Saturday, and Self is demanding better from his program. “We were awful. They played really well early. And then of course we didn’t have any answers for them defensively. We didn’t do very well,” Self said […]

Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and his squad got a big win Saturday over the Arizona Wildcats. Following the victory, Sampson gave tribute to Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd. He also thought about Arizona’s legendary coach Lute Olson. “But I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that I didn’t have a thought of the […]

The New England Patriots have a new coach, and a new mission. That mission is to return to the postseason, where they haven’t been in quite a while. Entering 2025, New England has had three head coaches over the last three seasons. Mike Vrabel is the new man in charge. With a new coach, comes […]

New York Yankees hurler Devin Williams is opening up about having to shave his beard for the team. The Yankees are known for making their players stay clean-shaven, and Williams has some scruff right now. “Everyone’s got an opinion, so, it is what it is,” Williams said about having to shave, per MLB.com. Williams is […]

The Anaheim Ducks are getting a lot of attention as a seller this NHL season, before the trade deadline approaches. The Ducks are expected to move some players ahead of the March deadline. Forward Ryan Strome is expected to be a trade candidate, per Pro Hockey Rumors. Strome is a forward who signed with Anaheim […]

New York Mets star reliever Edwin Diaz is opening up about his contract situation in New York, ahead of the 2025 campaign. Diaz can opt out of his contract following the season. He’s trying to not think about that at the moment. “I’m not thinking right now about the opt-out,” Diaz said, per The Athletic. […]

NBA All-Star game weekend viewers didn’t take to Kai Cenat and Druski’s game. The two celebrities got some negative reviews on social media, for their performances in the NBA celebrity game Friday. Druski finished the game with four points. Kai Cenat didn’t fare much better, as he was seen air balling shots. “I enjoy most […]

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is undefeated against Tennessee, per Kentucky Insider. Pope is now 8-0 against the Volunteers, after his team defeated Tennessee Tuesday 75-64. Pope is now 2-0 against Tennessee as a coach, and 6-0 against them as a player. That’s a pretty remarkable run for the Wildcats coach, who is in his […]

New Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll is filling out his staff. Carroll hired two of his sons to work for him, per NBC Sports. Brennan Carroll is the offensive line coach and run game coordinator, and Nate is the assistant quarterbacks coach. Raiders coach Pete Carroll announced his full staff on Wednesday. Carroll got […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison is not able to escape criticism right now. Harrison got hit with a round of boos when he attended an SMU basketball game on Tuesday. Video footage showed Harrison getting yelled at when SMU played Pittsburgh. Harrison was in attendance at the ACC college basketball game. The video is […]

Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood wants the NCAA Tournament selection committee to understand his team’s situation. Underwood relayed a message to the committee after his team’s win Tuesday against UCLA. “You hope they recognize the fact we played five games without one of our two best players in most cases,” Underwood said, per Fox Illinois. […]

Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson is coaching his final season in Bloomington, and he has a message for the team. Woodson understands how difficult this is for everyone, but wants people to know how much he appreciates his club. “It’s tough, man. They know that I won’t be back and that’s tough on these guys. […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant now has more than 30,000 points in his NBA career. Durant may not make the mark of 40,000 before he retires, but he does find it to be an intriguing idea. “I don’t know if I can get there, man, that’s what makes LeBron’s rise to the top pretty special. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are agreeing to terms with a big man after an extensive search. Seven-footer Alex Len is signing a contract with Los Angeles, per ESPN Insider Shams Charania. Len was actually leaning toward signing with the Indiana Pacers, but the Mark Williams situation steered him to the Lakers. The Lakers are waiving […]

A staffer working in the Buffalo Bills mailroom is giving praise back to team quarterback Josh Allen. A man known as “Slick Rick” got emotional because he was thanked by Allen when the quarterback won the MVP award at NFL Honors this year. In Allen’s acceptance speech, he thanked Rick as well as Bills fans, […]

The anger in Dallas is at a peak. Two Mavericks fans were ejected from the team’s arena following a shouting match with minority governor Mark Cuban, per ESPN. The incident occurred during a Dallas loss in overtime Monday to the Sacramento Kings. The fans were allegedly screaming in the stands for the team to fire […]

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato is getting a ton of interest as the NHL trade deadline approaches. Donato is sought after by multiple teams, including the Ottawa Senators. While the scuttlebutt in recent weeks is that Donato is leaving, that may not be the case. The Blackhawks may not be willing to move him, per […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is opening up about a possible contract extension. Boone says he’s hopeful he can work out a deal with team management, per the New York Post. Boone and Hal Steinbrenner are in extension talks, although nothing has come out of them at time of writing. New York did pick […]

Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson might be moving before the NHL trade deadline. Gibson is reportedly on the trade market with Edmonton and Carolina interested in him, per NHL Watcher. Gibson wants to be at a place where he can be the no. 1 goalie, so that may have a strong impact on where he […]

The Ottawa Senators are looking for some help before the NHL trade deadline. Ottawa is rumored to be wanting some new bodies on defense as well as up front, per the Ottawa Citizen. General manager Steve Staios is reportedly very interested in getting depth on offense for a club that’s been banged up this season. […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder player Daniel Theis is leaving the NBA, and heading to Europe to play. Theis agreed to a contract with the squad AS Monaco, per Basket News. Theis is from Germany and has moved around a lot in the NBA, as mostly a reserve player. He played sparingly this season, and hadn’t […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham wasn’t happy with all the chatter in the press about the possible 3-peat awaiting the Kansas City Chiefs. Graham says that talk helped to inspire him and his teammates, ahead of the Super Bowl game. “That was motivation because it was kind of a slap to us,” Graham said, […]

The New York Yankees are giving another chance to a struggling relief pitcher. New York is signing reliever Tyler Matzek to a minor-league deal, per ESPN. Matzek has struggled with injuries the last few years, after winning a World Series with Atlanta in 2021. Matzek has an invite to Yankees spring training included as part […]

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd made a surprising move on Monday night, following the team’s loss to Sacramento. Kidd skipped the postgame media conference, per The Dallas Morning News. The move truly baffled the assembled reporters. “I’ve covered the NBA for 13 seasons and never before seen this,” NBA reporter Tim Cato said on X, […]

Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban is rumored to have tried too late to stop the team from trading Luka Doncic, per The Stein Line Substack account. Cuban reportedly reached out to team general manager Nico Harrison to try and stop the deal. It is reported that by the time Cuban even found out […]

ESPN is changing their programming choices in order to broadcast the Los Angeles Lakers debut of Luka Doncic, per Sports Illustrated. The network says it will broadcast the team’s game Monday against the Utah Jazz. That’s expected to be the player’s debut for L.A. ESPN has juggled around its lineup of what games to broadcast […]