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Tennessee football is looking to get to the top of the SEC Conference once again. With Nick Saban gone at Alabama, there’s some room in the SEC to see some movement. The Volunteers are looking to build on their 2023 campaign, when the team finished the year at 9-4. The team earned victories over Iowa, […]

The Sacramento Kings are once again on the outside looking in this year in the NBA playoffs. The Kings had some strong momentum this season, and appeared to be a contender in the Western Conference. Mistakes down the stretch doomed the team, and the Kings truly only have themselves to blame for the disappointing way […]

Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons is one happy man. Simmons expressed his approval after the team drafted T’Vondre Sweat on Friday. Sweat is a defensive tackle who will add strength and depth to the Titans’ defensive trenches. “Oh man!! Let’s go! Finally got another bull in the interior!! Lets work big dawg!!!” Simmons posted […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey is excited to see his brother about join the NFL. Christian gave a heartwarming tribute to his brother Luke after he was drafted by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 league draft. Luke, a wide receiver, was taken as the final pick of the third round. “Couldn’t be more […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding to their offense in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Pittsburgh franchise drafted Michigan football wide receiver Roman Wilson with the 84th pick of the draft, per ESPN. Wilson adds another weapon to the arsenal of new team gunslinger Russell Wilson. Roman Wilson finished his Michigan career with a College Football […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting some good news about one of their new players. Eagles’ cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is getting reinstated to the NFL after serving a gambling suspension, per ESPN. Rodgers can start activities immediately with the team. Rodgers’ gambling issue Rodgers hasn’t played since the 2022 season, when he was a member of […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting some mystifying news ahead of a key playoff game against the Boston Bruins. Maple Leafs’ winger William Nylander is questionable for the game due to an ongoing injury, per TSN. Nylander has been day-to-day with an ailment that has kept him out of the Leafs-Bruins series so far. “Obviously […]

A long-time NHL winger is taking a bow and retiring from the game. Czech winger Jakub Voracek is retiring from the NHL after nearly 20 seasons in the league, per Daily Faceoff. Voracek is pointing to health concerns as a reason why he wants to hang up his skates. “It’s because of the head and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are having a very special season. Not only is the team pushing forward in the NBA Playoffs, but their star player is getting some very special praise. NBA legend Michael Jordan is giving praise to Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, per Stephen A. Smith. "That brother is special."@stephenasmith on what Michael Jordan told […]

There’s a big development in the ongoing saga of who will own the Minnesota Timberwolves basketball organization. A mediation session date has been set between the parties involved in the ownership struggle, per ESPN. The mediation date is May 1. Timberwolves ownership conflict The Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx WNBA team are up for sale, by […]

A former Colorado football player is clearing the air about his feelings in regards to the Buffaloes football program. Former Colorado running back Alton McCaskill denied a statement allegedly released by his father, that criticized coach Deion Sanders and the football team. “Statement is not true!!! I don’t not have relations with this man. Please […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Mookie Betts is opening up about how he wants to be remembered. Betts says that he wants to be known as a legend when he is retired from athletics. "When I'm done, I want you to remember not necessarily just the baseball player, but I want to be a legend."@Ken_Rosenthal spoke […]

The Atlanta Hawks have flirted with consistency and greatness in the NBA’s Eastern Conference the last few years, but haven’t been able to fly to the top of the mountain. The team finished the 2023-24 season with a disappointing 131-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls, in the NBA Play-In Tournament. It was the latest example […]

New York Mets slugger Francisco Lindor is doing his best to stay positive, amidst a hitting slump. Lindor is out to a .167 start with his batting average through the first several weeks of the season. The shortstop is focused on the things that mean the most to him, as he works his way through […]

The Colorado Avalanche are getting hit hard with some bad news before a key playoff game against Winnipeg. Avalanche winger Jonathan Drouin is out for the Jets game Sunday, per Sports Net Canada. Drouin is dealing with a lower body injury, and is expected to miss the entire series with the Jets. Avalanche’s Jonathan Drouin […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting some frustrating news as they begin their march to the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs’ winger William Nylander is questionable to play in the team’s first playoff game against the Boston Bruins Saturday. “It’s tough to replace Willy. I don’t even know what’s going on with him,” Maple Leafs […]

New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes is getting called for a strike by Major League Baseball. The league informed the hurler that a recent pump-fake pitch he threw against the Cleveland Guardians isn’t legal, per the Associated Press. Cortes created quite a spectacle by pump-faking a throw like a basketball player, before finally throwing to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting some bad news as they prepare for next season. Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe is leaving the team and heading to play in Japan, per Bleacher Report. Watanabe had played six seasons in the NBA. The forward is from Japan, and had become the first NCAA Division 1 player to earn […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox is showing some love to one of his teammates as that player’s future with the team is in doubt. Fox is expressing his appreciation for Malik Monk, as Monk is about to head into the free agency waters. “Malik was great for us. Obviously, I would love to have […]

Kentucky basketball lost the commitment of talented point guard Boogie Fland, when John Calipari left the program for Arkansas. Fland is being released from his letter of intent to the Wildcats, and is now looking for a new home. While there are dozens and dozens of basketball programs that could use Fland effectively, here are […]

Colorado football is getting some bad news as the transfer portal opens on Tuesday. The Buffaloes are losing several players to the portal, per ESPN. The defections are on both sides of the ball as the program prepares to enter its first season in Big 12 play. Colorado’s losses Colorado football is seeing at least […]

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid is a bit perplexed by some of his quarterback’s aspirations. Reid gave a murky response to Patrick Mahomes’ plans to possibly participate in spring training with the Kansas City Royals baseball team. “I haven’t even thought about that, you’re hitting me with a pretty big one right there,” Reid […]

The new WNBA player Caitlin Clark got in an unintentionally funny moment during the WNBA Draft in Brooklyn Monday night. Clark went viral when she appeared in a TikTok with fellow basketball players Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, per USA Today. Clark photobombed the moment, appearing in the background of the social media post. Caitlin […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are usually one of the most consistent teams in the NHL, putting together solid clubs year in and year out. Despite that consistency, it’s been awhile since the team won the Stanley Cup. The last time that happened was in 1967, which is a very long time for a franchise with […]

The Houston Astros are getting some good news about the health of two of their key players. Astros’ hurlers Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez are recuperating from injuries and are expected to join the team soon, per The Athletic. Verlander has been battling inflammation in his shoulder, while Valdez has been nursing an elbow injury. […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is being honest about where he expects to play this coming season. Higgins says he expects to remain a member of the Bengals for the 2024 campaign. #Bengals WR Tee Higgins said at his youth football camp today that he anticipates playing in Cincinnati this upcoming season. (📽️ @char_cliff)pic.twitter.com/gD1lvskjD7 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting a pretty amazing gift. Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa is gifting exclusive Kobe sneakers to the team, per ESPN. The gifts were in honor of the eight year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s last game in the NBA. The Dodgers posted a thank you to Vanessa Bryant on social media after […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are getting some promising news as the team’s final regular season game approaches. The Pelicans’ star forward Brandon Ingram is questionable for the game Sunday against the L.A. Lakers, per the team’s injury report. Ingram is battling a bone contusion in his left knee. He has been upgraded to questionable after […]

The world of sports broadcasting has changed tremendously in the last few years, and now it may change once again. Former MLB World Series winner Eric Hosmer is trying to become the Pat McAfee of baseball, per the USA Today. Hosmer is working on a documentary series giving baseball players a platform to tell their […]

The Detroit Pistons have undergone one of the worst seasons in franchise history, and team owner Tom Gores is trying to fix that. The Pistons’ owner is rumored to want to hire a president of basketball operations to efficiently make team decisions, per The Athletic. The Pistons have not had a person in that type […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark can add yet another accomplishment to her resumé. Clark appeared on the NBC comedy show Saturday Night Live on Saturday, during the famous Weekend Update segment. Her appearance drew huge applause from the TV audience. Actor Ryan Gosling was the show’s host. Clark appeared alongside Weekend Update co-host Michael […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day seems to be a happy camper right now. The Buckeyes are loaded at the quarterback position heading into the 2024 football season, and Day has some options on who to start under center. Ohio State’s spring football game on Saturday showcased some of that quarterbacking talent. “I wouldn’t say […]

The Texas basketball team is getting some bad news. The Longhorns are losing the commitment of a talented four-star recruit, per On3. Shooting guard and small forward prospect Cameron Scott has been released from his letter of intent to the program. Scott was expected to add talent and shooting power to the Longhorns’ backcourt, as […]

The Texas Rangers are getting some very bad news. Rangers pitcher Brock Burke is headed to the injured list, per MLB.com. Burke hurt his hand after punching a wall following a bad outing for the team. Burke punched the wall in frustration on Friday during a game against the Houston Astros, per the Associated Press. […]

Kentucky basketball has a new leader, for the first time since 2009. Mark Pope is now the head coach at Kentucky, after leading BYU to the NCAA tournament this past season. Pope is a name that many Kentucky fans are familiar with, as he was a member of the 1996 team under Rick Pitino that […]

The college basketball world has been surprised by John Calipari’s move from Kentucky to Arkansas basketball. Calipari will stay in the SEC, after 15 years at Kentucky, to rebuild another program. Arkansas basketball fans are hoping for big things, while Kentucky fans are probably hoping that Calipari doesn’t have too much success. Here are three […]

The Arizona State football program is bringing in a big name to be an assistant coach. Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is joining the Sun Devils as the program’s wide receivers coach, per ESPN. Ward was a Super Bowl champion with the Steelers, as well as one of the most popular players of […]

Indiana basketball is making moves to try and improve their on the court performance. The Hoosiers are hosting four transfer portal prospects Saturday and Sunday, per The Crimson Quarry. The Hoosiers are looking to try and bolster their 2024-5 roster, after missing out on this season’s NCAA tournament. Indiana’s struggles Indiana basketball finished the 2023-4 […]

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban is sharing some of his views on life away from football. Saban jokingly says his wife is making him do chores before he can enjoy his life each day in retirement, per The Spun. “I make my bed, I take the garbage out,” Saban said. “I have to wait […]