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Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson is angry following his team’s disappointing 78-65 loss to Kansas on Saturday. Sampson feels his team’s performance was so bad, just about anyone could have beaten them on that day. “A blindfolded person would do better than we did,” Sampson said, per ESPN. “The day was all about the Kansas […]

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is trying to keep expectations about his team grounded. Kansas defeated Houston 78-65 on Saturday, and the Jayhawks had one of their best offensive games of the season. Self thinks it’s too early to crown the victory as Kansas’ most important win of the season. “I think it’s a little […]

Justin Turner is no longer a member of the Boston Red Sox, but he’s sending a message about his former team. Turner signed a contract to play with the Toronto Blue Jays, but it seems that may not have been the player’s first choice. He wanted to re-sign with the Red Sox, but negotiations never […]

It’s the NHL All-Star break, and that means it’s time to check in on every NHL team and see how they are doing. The Pittsburgh Penguins are tied for fifth in the Eastern Conference’s Metropolitan Division at the break, with a 22-17-7 record through 46 games. The team has 51 points. While that number isn’t […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is revealing a funny story about his time on the team with the late star Kobe Bryant. O’Neal says he was admonished by other Lakers legends for attempting to haze Bryant. “I hazed Kobe one time and it’s like the FBI came to my room the next morning,” […]

Edmonton Oilers center and key player Connor McDavid is having one heck of a year. McDavid is on one of the hottest teams in the NHL, but he’s also got some more good news. McDavid won the $1 million prize in the NHL All-Star skills competition on Friday after dominating the overall event. McDavid got […]

Oklahoma football is adding a key player to their 2024 recruiting class. The Sooners are adding in-state prospect Evan McClure, per Sports Illustrated. McClure is an offensive lineman and three-time state champion in Oklahoma high school football. “It was a slow process,” McClure said, per SI. “I was looking to get some more offers maybe […]

Former Florida State football player Jordan Travis still has a bitter taste in his mouth from his team being left out of this past season’s College Football Playoff. Florida State missed the CFP despite of a 13-0 record in the ACC. Travis suffered a devastating season ending ankle injury that was seen by some as […]

Ohio State football defensive back Caleb Downs was quite a popular person before he chose to commit to the Buckeyes. Downs is revealing he received more than 100 phone calls in a day when he decided to leave Alabama. “I got 102 calls in one day – well not in one day, probably seven or […]

Ohio State football defensive back Caleb Downs is revealing some lessons he learned while spending time with former Alabama football coach Nick Saban. Downs says Saban taught him a great deal about sincerity and conviction. “He [Saban] was committed every single day to being his best self,” Downs said, per On3. “Not many people can […]

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer has a simple explanation for how his team has been able to perform so well lately. Scheyer was pleased with his team following Duke’s 77-67 win over Virginia Tech, and there’s a reason why. It's an evolution. Gotta keep building. 🗣️ @JonScheyer pic.twitter.com/HRKpsQwZXC — Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) January 30, […]

Michigan football is losing another coach. Wolverines’ assistant Ben Herbert is leaving Ann Arbor to join Jim Harbaugh on the L.A. Chargers staff, per the Detroit Free Press. Herbert worked with Michigan football as the strength and conditioning coach. He worked at the school for six years, and was on the staff for the Wolverines’ […]

UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin is sending some words of encouragement to his coaching colleague Andy Enfield at USC. UCLA recently knocked off USC and the Trojans are mired in a disappointing 8-12 season. “Andy’s a great coach. Obviously, losing Collier threw everything off for them. They got too many guys in and out,” Cronin […]

USC basketball coach Andy Enfield is feeling the stress that comes with losing. The coach is being honest about the pressure to win amidst a tough slump for his young and talented Trojans ball club. “Well I think you always feel pressure when you lose, no one likes to lose,” Enfield stated, per On3. “Our […]

Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson is trying to get his team back on the right track. The Hoosiers coach is getting real about what doomed his team in a 70-62 loss to Illinois. Missed free throws doomed Indiana basketball, Woodson said. “That was the difference. Close games on the road, or anywhere, you’ve got to […]

UConn basketball put together one of the best performances in school history Sunday, whipping Xavier 99-56. The Huskies went on a 20-0 run in the first half and never looked back after that. “Obviously (that was) one of our best performances. Both ends of the court, backboard, the depth was there,” head coach Dan Hurley […]

There’s a party going on in the Motor City. Hours before the Detroit Lions play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, the lowly Detroit Pistons pulled off a huge upset over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pistons even won without their franchise player, Cade Cunningham, who was a late scratch from the […]

The Edmonton Oilers are entering the 2024 All-Star break as the hottest team in the National Hockey League. That can’t be up for debate. The Oilers have won 16 games in a row and are one more win away from tying the Pittsburgh Penguins for the most consecutive wins in a season. The 1992-92 Penguins […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are getting some bad news. Forward Patrik Laine is stepping away from the team and into the National Hockey League’s Player Assistance Program, per the team’s social media. Laine is out for an undetermined amount of time as he gets care. The team didn’t elaborate in a statement on what kind […]

Iowa football is hiring a new offensive coordinator. The Hawkeyes are bringing in Green Bay Packers assistant Tim Lester to lead the school’s offense, per 247 Sports. Lester has worked as a senior analyst for the Packers. Iowa has been known for several years for having one of the best defenses in the Big Ten […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry isn’t happy with how games are being officiated for his team. And Curry isn’t afraid to explain why he feels that way. Curry took to the microphone to discuss his views following the Warriors’ double overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. “Tonight’s just one of those […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is trying to remain positive after his team took a crushing loss from LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers knocked off the Warriors in double overtime on Saturday, 145-144. "We've had a lot of heartbreaking losses this year. I'm gonna continue to be optimistic… No need […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting an explanation from the National Hockey League about why a goal was waived off for the team in a win over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. Leafs’ forward Tyler Bertuzzi scored the goal in an action-packed sequence, but it was overturned in real-time. The play contained a lot of […]

The Carolina Panthers are looking to add more executives in their front office as the franchise regroups. The Panthers are looking to grab Kansas City Chiefs’ vice president Brandt Tilis, per ESPN. Tilis serves as the vice president of football operations for the Chiefs. The Panthers are looking to restructure their front office like how […]

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid knows his team has found something good, winning 16 games in a row. McDavid is quick to try and check the emotion, however, as he sees flaws with how his team has been playing. “This past week wasn’t our best hockey,” McDavid said, per ESPN.”But we found a way to […]

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is getting some respect from his peers. Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are congratulating Sinner after the 22-year-old won his first Grand Slam title, per the players’ social media. Novak Djokovic has congratulated Jannik Sinner on IG. Class all the way. pic.twitter.com/QG0g2dmto5 — Danny 🐊 (@DjokovicFan_) January 28, […]

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is giving praise to his family following his win in men’s singles at the iconic tennis tournament. Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev to capture the championship on Sunday. “I wish everyone could have my parents because they always let me choose whatever I wanted to, even when I was younger. I […]

The Boston Celtics are getting some rough news on Saturday ahead of an important clash with the Los Angeles Clippers. Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis is out for the Clippers game, per the team’s injury report. Porzingis is hobbled by a left ankle injury. The Celtics are hoping that their star big man can be back […]

The Washington Nationals are making a decision that may surprise some of their fans. The team is retiring their City Connect uniforms after the upcoming season, per Major League Baseball’s social media. The Nationals will retire their City Connect uniforms at the end of the 2024 season One more year for the cherry blossoms 🌸 […]

The Washington Commanders are a team desperately searching for success. The team hasn’t made the NFL playoffs since 2020 and finished an extremely disappointing 4-13 during the 2023 season. The franchise is on a search for a new head coach and new leadership, as the team parted ways with Ron Rivera in 2023. While the […]

The Los Angeles Rams had a solid year in 2023. Led by veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, the team made it to the NFC playoffs with a 10 win season. The Rams fell in the NFC Wild Card round to the Detroit Lions, 24-23 in a very close game. Looking ahead to the Rams’ 2024 offseason, […]

USC basketball is releasing more information about what kept starting center Joshua Morgan sidelined for a small period of time. Morgan’s recent absence was due to a virus he’s been battling, per the Orange County Register. The virus caused a drastic change in Morgan’s body. The big man lost 15 pounds due to the illness […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is having a fantastic year. He’s the father of a newborn baby. He’s setting trends in hair styling. Now, the Mavericks star is posing for pictures Wilt Chamberlain style after pouring in 73 points in a game, like it was absolutely nothing. Amazing, man. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/ioqjYljBmY — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) […]

Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson is being honest about his team’s need for quality play from star point guard Xavier Johnson. Johnson has battled injuries this season for Indiana and the team has struggled of late, losing three of their last four games. “He’s had a few good days of practice, and I’m just going […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is setting the record straight as to why he’s not encouraged by the amount of minority coaches leading NFL football teams. There are now a record 9 NFL minority head coaches, after the Carolina Panthers hired Dave Canales for the 2024 season. “I’m not moved or encouraged by a few […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to make waves this off-season. The Dodgers are announcing their list of non-roster invites to the team’s spring training, and a few names are surprises. Left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland and infielder Kevin Padlo are on the list, per The Athletic. The Dodgers made some of the biggest moves in […]

UCLA basketball forward Adem Bona is getting excited about the showdown ahead for the school against rival USC. Bona and the Bruins take on USC on Saturday night at 8:00 Eastern. “It’s a historical rivalry. Everybody that has come into UCLA knows about the rivalry,” Bona said, per the school’s social media. “And I know […]

Texas A&M football got a huge commitment Friday from four-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins. Riggins is revealing more about why he chose the Aggies. Texas A&M’s new head coach Mike Elko is a huge reason why Riggins chose the school. “I feel like Texas A&M has been home since my first visit. I’ve been up there […]

Michigan football quarterback J.J. McCarthy is getting some major respect in the latest mock NFL draft. McCarthy is projected to go to the Seattle Seahawks in the first round, per Mel Kiper’s ESPN mock draft. McCarthy is projected to go as the 16th overall pick. “He rarely turns the ball over — he threw 44 […]