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A former player for the Pittsburgh Steelers is weighing in on the T.J. Watt contract talks. The Steelers are trying to come to terms with Watt, so he can participate in team activities again. He has been sitting out of OTAs and other activities. “He needs to get closer to that Super Bowl, if not […]

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is a believer in his team. Pope says the Kentucky team should be even better this season, following the announcement that Otega Oweh is coming back. Oweh recently withdrew his name from the NBA Draft to come back to Lexington. “He’s going to grow. He’s going to grow exponentially again,” […]

It’s been a wild ride this offseason for North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick. Belichick is about to enter his first season leading North Carolina, following months of rumors and press about his personal relationships. Belichick is focusing on football though, and the guys he is about to lead. “These are great kids to work […]

One MLB executive is questioning why the San Francisco Giants are agreeing to give up so much for Rafael Devers. Devers was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Giants in recent days. San Francisco agreed to send four players to Boston in return for Devers. “WTF were the Giants doing taking on that […]

NHL free agent Jonathan Toews is getting a lot of interest from clubs, as he attempts to make a comeback in the league. Toews is a free agent after playing several seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks. There are three teams looking at picking him up, per Pro Hockey Rumors. Those teams are the Winnipeg Jets, […]

The Florida Panthers are looking to close out the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final Tuesday. Florida is in the driver’s seat after defeating the Oilers soundly in Game 5, to take a 3-2 series lead. Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov thinks his team has a good chance to win Tuesday, as long as they […]

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has had some big games in the Stanley Cup Final this year. Draisaitl is hoping he and his team can come up with one more on Tuesday, in Game 6 of their series with Florida. The forward is sending a very subtle warning about his guys. “We still haven’t seen […]

The Edmonton Oilers are in a must-win situation in the Stanley Cup Final. The club is going to start Stuart Skinner for their Game 6 clash with the Florida Panthers Tuesday night, per Sportsnet. Skinner has gotten roughed up in recent games against Florida. Skinner though has won a lot for Edmonton, who are down […]

Duke basketball is taking on a very tough opponent this coming season, in non conference play. Duke is headed on the road to play Michigan State, per the team’s social media. The game will be played December 6. Duke-Michigan State will feature two of the most successful programs in college basketball right now. Both squads […]

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk has been a force this postseason for his Panthers. Tkachuk has posted 22 points this postseason. While he has loved playing in another Stanley Cup Final, Tkachuk is getting honest about the grind of a long season. The winger says the long campaign is probably worse than anybody could imagine, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot of new faces on the squad this season, and one of them is veteran quarterback Geno Smith. Smith is the starter in Vegas, playing for his former coach Pete Carroll. One NFL executive is throwing in his two cents about the Raiders’ new acquisition. “Geno gives them instant […]

The Houston Texans have found a new star in their wide receiver room. Rookie Jayden Higgins is impressing teammates and coaches this summer. Higgins was selected in the second round by the Texans, and he is making a lasting impression at minicamp. “It’s been really exciting to see Jayden’s growth process in the short amount […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Boston Celtics on Monday night, to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals. In the midst of that game, the Thunder set an incredible playoff record. Oklahoma City has now scored more points off turnovers than any team in a single postseason in NBA history, per Hoops Hype. […]

The San Diego Padres are getting more bad news about outfielder Jackson Merrill, who left a recent game with injury. Merrill is headed to the injured list after suffering a concussion, per the team. San Diego is selecting the contract of Trenton Brooks from Triple-A El Paso as a result. Brooks can play both infield […]

USA TODAY baseball writer Bob Nightengale is comparing a recent Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees trade to the historic Babe Ruth deal. The Red Sox acquired catcher Carlos Narvaez from the Yankees for pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz. Narvaez is proving to be a gem for the Red Sox, as he has come up big for […]

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga has been battling injury for some time, but the Cubs may soon get him back. Imanaga is set to work in the bullpen and then make a start for the Iowa Cubs Friday, per Marquee Sports Network. The Iowa Cubs are the Triple-A affiliate of Chicago. Imanaga has battled a […]

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is calling for one major change in NCAA basketball. Pearl wants the men’s game to go from halves to quarters, per Andy Katz’s show The Sideline. “Quarters,” Pearl said. “Just like everybody else.” The NCAA is calling for power 4 conferences to form a working group that would probe changing […]

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is defending his goaltender. Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard got rocked in his Game 5 start against the Florida Panthers, allowing four goals. Knoblauch isn’t giving up on him though. “From what I saw, ‘Picks’ didn’t have much chance on those goals,” Knoblauch said after the game, per NHL.com. “Breakaways, shots […]

The Chicago White Sox are getting some bad news about outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Robert is scratched from the lineup Sunday due to a thumb injury, per the New York Post. Robert is a star for the White Sox, and the subject of much trade speculation. The White Sox are playing the Texas Rangers on […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly getting a lot of calls from other MLB teams about possible trades. The Diamondbacks have several players being mentioned as trade candidates, including star pitcher Zac Gallen. There appears to be a snag though for Arizona, as those teams show interest. The Diamondbacks are reportedly not fielding any serious offers […]

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand now has six goals in the Stanley Cup Final. Marchand scored two goals on Saturday to lift the Panthers to a 5-2 victory over Edmonton. It is now the second time that Marchand has scored at least five goals in a Stanley Cup Final. The last time Marchand did that […]

The Florida Panthers got the edge in the Stanley Cup Final, by defeating the Edmonton Oilers Saturday 5-2. The Panthers now lead the series 3-2. Once again, Brad Marchand came up big for Florida with two goals. Panthers forward Sam Bennett was in awe of his teammate’s performance. “They were both unbelievable, but that second […]

New York Mets star Pete Alonso is a fan favorite for the club. Alonso is having a special season with the Mets, and he is now addressing the possibility of finishing his career with New York. “That could be awesome. It’s really rare for a guy to spend his whole career with one team — […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are likely to deal several players ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One of their pitchers is getting a lot of interest, and it’s not Paul Skenes. Pirates hurler Andrew Heaney is expected to get a lot of trade return, per USA TODAY. Heaney is one of several Pirates hurlers that has […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has made some crazy MLB history in his short time with the Pirates. Skenes is the first pitcher in league history to have a sub-1.80 ERA over a 15-game stretch and have fewer than five victories, per Codify Baseball. The Bucs ace has just four victories this year for a […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer has had a frustrating season. Scherzer has battled an injured thumb and missed a lot of time for Toronto. The pitcher is currently doing a rehab stint in Buffalo, where he worked more than four innings in a start on Friday. Scherzer threw 56 total pitches in his […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has been out hurt with a groin problem, for the second time this season. It now appears the Reds may not get him back anytime soon. Team manager Terry Francona said Greene needs more time to heal than originally expected. “It’s going to take a little longer this time,” Francona […]

Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell has given his team a boost in their Stanley Cup Final series with the Edmonton Oilers. Lundell has posted four total points in the final, with all of them coming in the last three games. The Panthers forward is trying to remain humble about his success. “I know it’s not […]

The New York Jets are rumored to be starting contract talks with two of their best players. Defensive back Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson are engaging with the Jets in talks. ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler says the team is looking to get new deals done soon. “I’m told they have had some preliminary […]

Florida football is picking up another strong recruit, and adding to their rich 2026 recruiting class. Four-star running back Carsyn Baker is committing to the Gators, per On3. Baker chose Florida over Florida State, South Carolina and Ohio State. He had multiple other offers from power 4 programs. The four-star rusher said there are multiple […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet is expected to throw a lot of innings this season for the team. He did just that on Friday, helping lift the Red Sox to a big 2-1 win over the New York Yankees. Crochet tipped his cap to a teammate though after the victory. Crochet said that team slugger […]

The San Francisco Giants have placed infielder Matt Chapman on the 10-day injured list, per the team’s social media. This is due to hand inflammation. Chapman hurt his hand while sliding to first base during a recent game against the Atlanta Braves. He was trying to avoid a pick off throw to first, and ended […]

New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed more information Tuesday about his decision to play for the team this season. Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the Steel City franchise for nearly $14 million. Rodgers says the decision to sign wasn’t about money, but something else. “I don’t need it for my ego; I don’t […]

NCAA men’s basketball will look different this coming season. An NCAA panel allowed the men’s game to add coach’s challenges and other new regulations, per the NCAA. Other changes include limiting the amount of time that officials may spend at the monitor reviewing calls on the floor. This is meant to help the game keep […]

The New York Yankees are working to win their first World Series in more than a decade. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Bronx Bombers are rumored to be looking for talent. One player from the Arizona Diamondbacks is getting mentioned as a possible pickup for the Yankees. “They need more pitching for sure, […]

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is opening up about the possibility of being traded. Gallen is on a Diamondbacks team that has been reeling in recent weeks. The pitcher is one of several players rumored to be leaving soon. Gallen says the team is trying to avoid talking about whatever rumors are swirling. “No, I […]

The Edmonton Oilers had a rough Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Then, things seemed to get worse on Tuesday. Oilers player Ryan Nugent-Hopkins wasn’t seen at the team practice Tuesday, per The Athletic. Nugent-Hopkins has been hurt. He is dealing with an undisclosed injury that left him out of practices ahead […]

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Zach Frazier says that Aaron Rodgers sent a message to his new teammates. Frazier says Rodgers told the players he is committed to winning there this season. “He talked today (Tuesday,) and said he is all in from now on,” Frazier said to reporters at Steelers minicamp Tuesday, per The Pittsburgh […]

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner is revealing that star Leon Draisaitl spoke up in the locker room, following the team’s loss in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Draisaitl got shut out in points, as the Oilers got rocked 6-1 by Florida. “Yeah, it was a little quiet, obviously, at first because we obviously […]