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UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin knows that his team will be much better this season. Cronin is issuing a take that he hopes will light a fire under Bruins fans. “Night and day,” Cronin said on the College Hoops Today program, per Sports Illustrated. “Our NIL program just wasn’t what it needed to be. There’s […]

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps is giving flowers to another Olympic gold medalist. Phelps is praising Simone Biles after the gymnast took home the gold medal on Tuesday as a performer on the USA women’s gymnastics team. Phelps took to Instagram to praise the gymnast’s performance at the Paris Olympics. He used the term “goat” […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce isn’t asking much from his quarterbacks at this time, except for one thing. The new head coach of the team is wanting his gunslingers to take the mantle of starter and run with it. “I’d like to see — again, I’m gonna keep saying it — somebody to […]

The Arizona Cardinals are a franchise that has struggled in recent seasons. The team has had more frustrations than highlights, with their last Super Bowl appearance coming more than 15 years ago. The team finished 4-13 on the year in 2023. The squad hopes for much better results in 2024, with a lot of talented […]

The New York Rangers are holding on to Ryan Lindgren. The defenseman is agreeing to a one-year deal with the team, per Sports Net Canada. The agreement is worth $4.5 million. The two sides were not close to an agreement until early Tuesday. It appeared the contract negotiations were going to head into arbitration, with […]

The Seattle Mariners are rumored to have one last need before the clock runs out on the MLB trade deadline Tuesday. Seattle is searching for another reliever, per MLB Network. The Mariners have been quite active during the last few weeks with transactions. Seattle was previously searching for a regular, every-day bat that could help […]

New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett says he’s confident he will be the team’s Week 1 starter. Brissett is in competition for the position with rookie Drake Maye from North Carolina. Brissett is poised to take the job while still helping Maye, he said. “Two things can be true: Like I can be perfect for […]

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is getting a lot of attention as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Diaz is rumored to be linked to three different teams, per baseball reporter Francys Romero. Those teams are the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees and Houston Astros. Diaz is hitting .270 this season. He has nine home […]

The Buffalo Bills are adding another piece to their defensive backfield. The team is signing veteran safety Kareem Jackson to a one-year deal, per ESPN. Jackson last played for the Denver Broncos in 2023. Jackson brings a great deal of experience to Buffalo with him. He has played for the Broncos and Houston Texans, in […]

Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Paul Skenes is continuing to impress with his play. The rookie starter became the sixth person since 1901 to record 100 career strikeouts in 13 or less games, per Major League Baseball. He is the first pitcher to do it since Masahiro Tanaka in 2014. Skenes now has 103 career strikeouts, after […]

Nebraska football is holding out hope for a very successful 2024 season. Head coach Matt Rhule is in his second season in Lincoln, and is used to rebuilding programs. While Nebraska lost four games in a row to finish last season, the team lost them all by only one score. A few plays going differently […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love wants the world to know that his team is improving on defense. Love is teasing fans that they are in for a show when they watch the team’s defensive unit this season. The quarterback made the comments during an interview with NFL Network. “The defense right now looks phenomenal.” […]

Former professional baseball player Pete Rose feels as if there’s a place for him in the Hall of Fame, even though he hasn’t yet been called to Cooperstown. Rose feels he has MLB Hall of Fame statistics for what he did in baseball as a player. He pointed that out in an interview with the […]

The Chicago Cubs are getting third baseman Isaac Paredes in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, per ESPN. In return, Tampa Bay is getting third-baseman Christopher Morel and two prospects. The prospects are Ty Johnson and Hunter Bigge, per the Athletic. The move is the latest in a series of transactions for Tampa Bay […]

Team USA basketball player LeBron James is warning his club about the dangers of the South Sudan squad, at the Paris Olympics. South Sudan pushed Team USA to the brink in a recent contest, and James doesn’t want to come up on the short end against the talented club. The American team, made up of […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is revealing some key information about one of the team’s top receiving targets. Rodgers is tipping his cap to wide receiver Garrett Wilson for the wideout’s intensity, passion and love of the game. “He’s hard to throw to honestly. He’s so damn fast,” Rodgers said, in an NFL Network […]

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule is issuing a mission statement to his team, as the squad prepares for the 2024 campaign. Rhule wants his guys to know how much hard work can truly pay off. “There is NO substitute for hard work,” Rhule posted on his X account, formerly Twitter. Rhule is trying to bring […]

The San Diego Padres are acquiring relief pitcher Jason Adam from the Tampa Bay Rays, per Fan Sided. Pitcher Dylan Lesko is going to Tampa Bay from San Diego in return, per ESPN. Outfielder Homer Bush Jr. and another prospect are also going to Tampa. Adam’s move to San Diego is pending a medical review, […]

The New York Yankees are rumored to be looking for more players, after the team traded for Jazz Chisholm Jr. on Saturday. The Yankees are one of several teams looking at pitcher Blake Snell, per MLB Network. Snell is a hot commodity after throwing an excellent game on Saturday, with 15 strikeouts. The San Francisco […]

The New York Mets are finalizing a trade. In return for Jesse Winker, the team is sending pitcher Tyler Stuart to the Washington Nationals, per SNY. Stuart was one of the best prospects in the Mets farm system, according to the outlet. Stuart is a right-hander who holds a 3.96 ERA this season in Triple-A […]

New Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Austin Hays is throwing a little shade to his old team, the Baltimore Orioles. Hays says that it’s an improvement to come to Philadelphia from Baltimore. Austin Hays on joining the Phillies: “To go from one first-place team to another, that’s probably everything you could ask for as a player.” pic.twitter.com/GgsIGuxoiA […]

Ohio State football is a team with a lot of pressure on their shoulders this season. The Buckeyes are picked to win the Big Ten Conference, per the preseason media poll. The team’s head coach Ryan Day is also a man with a lot of expectations on him. Ohio State has lost to their bitter […]

The Houston Astros are getting some good news about their veteran ace, Justin Verlander. Verlander is progressing from his neck injury and throwing in the bullpen, per MLB.com. The Astros aren’t committing to a rehab assignment for the ace, but his health is certainly on the mend. Verlander got hurt during a start on June […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is opening up about how much it will take to win the starting job. McCarthy says he wants to just stay focused on getting better, and not putting too much pressure and expectations on himself. “I feel like I’m not focused on the outcomes of each day,” McCarthy said […]

Penn State football enters the 2024 season with some questions, yet also some big expectations. With Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh leaving that program for the NFL, many believe a new champion will emerge in the Big Ten Conference race this season. Nittany Lions fans hope that team will be Penn State. The squad is definitely one […]

The city of Chicago is undertaking a massive new infrastructure project, in conjunction with the owners of the Bulls and Blackhawks franchises. The area around the United Center is undergoing a $7 billion renovation project, per the Chicago Sun-Times. The area will soon have a concert hall, housing, parks and other pedestrian-friendly spaces. The plan […]

The San Francisco 49ers are getting some murky news as training camp begins. San Francisco’s tight end George Kittle is able to participate in drills and activities, per ESPN, which is certainly a good thing. But there’s also some bad news. Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall isn’t able to perform, per The Athletic. Pearsall is […]

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is getting a bit of criticism from one former NFL gunslinger. Lawrence’s massive $55 million a year deal with the team is getting called out by former Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky. Orlovsky made the comments on the Pat McAfee show, pointing out Lawrence isn’t quite yet at the level […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day is trying to keep his team motivated this season. The coach is hoping his team won’t be too distracted by all the hype that is being thrust on them. “We know there’s a lot of noise and hype around this team. What we can’t do is let those distractions […]

The Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference is commenting on the constant speculation that his league is expanding even further. The league’s top executive Tony Petitti said the Big Ten is trying to stay focused for now on doing what is right for their 18 current members. The league is adding UCLA, USC, Oregon and […]

The Washington Commanders are starting training camp, and it appears the jury is still out on who will be the team’s Week 1 starter. Commanders coach Dan Quinn is not committing to naming Jayden Daniels his starting quarterback. “When he’s ready we’ll know and he will know,” Quinn said, per NBC Sports in Washington. Daniels […]

Missouri football had one of the best seasons in program history in 2023. The Tigers won the Cotton Bowl, in a thrilling game over Ohio State. The Tigers extended the contract of their head coach Eliah Drinkwitz after that victory. The team returns a lot of talent in 2024, and there’s no reason to believe […]

Comedian Kevin Hart is opening up about how the Netflix roast went for NFL legend Tom Brady. Brady has since gone on to say he regrets participating in the event. Hart thinks he can understand why Brady made that comment, but isn’t sure the quarterback truly regrets the whole experience. “I think what he is […]

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol is trying to stay honest about the struggles from his first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Goldschmidt has struggled to get his bat going this season, although he did hit a home run on Sunday. “Those are the types of swings you’re wanting to see. But then he’ll go into the […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is getting sent home from training camp. Jackson is heading out because of an illness, per NBC Sports. The quarterback is dealing with some type of malady that isn’t being revealed, per NBC. The quarterback is the heart of the Ravens offense this season. Baltimore is trying to reach the […]

Legendary baseball manager Tony La Russa is tipping his baseball cap to another infamous MLB manager. La Russa is giving flowers to Jim Leyland ahead of his Pro Baseball Hall of Fame induction. “He’s one of a kind . . . [There are] many great, great managers of our generation. I think he’s the best […]

Ole Miss football has some big expectations for the 2024 season. Coach Lane Kiffin brought the Rebels the greatest season in school history, with 11 victories in 2023. The team is going to certainly be considered a contender for a College Football Playoff appearance during this upcoming campaign. Here are three reasons why the Ole […]

NBA and sports reporter Shams Charania is getting a ton of flack online for posting on X about President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race. In a strange twist of fate, Charania was actually completely correct, as Biden announced he is not seeking a second term as President of the United States. That […]

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith admits it is always fun when his team gets a walk-off win. But in his eyes, it’s even better when he’s the one to do it. Smith is opening up about how fun it was to get a walk-off single to defeat the Boston Red Sox Saturday in an […]