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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 […]

Notre Dame football is reaping the benefits already of making a College Football Playoff championship. The Fighting Irish are adding several transfer portal targets after defeating Penn State, per On3. Notre Dame is adding four total transfers at a variety of positions, but mostly on defense. The Fighting Irish got commitments from: Jalen Stroman, Elijah […]

Duke basketball freshman phenom Cooper Flagg is feeling good. Flagg just poured in 42 points in a team win over Notre Dame, that made ACC conference history. Flagg says he was completely focused during that epic performance. “I was just out there playing,” Flagg said after the win when speaking with reporters, per the Associated […]

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 […]