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The Jacksonville Jaguars are cleaning a little house as they make a long-term commitment to their quarterback. The team is releasing wide receiver Zay Jones and kicker Joey Slye, per the team’s social media. The Jags are also picking up the fifth-year option of their quarterback, Trevor Lawrence. Jaguars’ cuts Jones and Slye both had […]

There is a rising chorus of voices calling for the job of Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham. Ham is in the crossfire after the Lakers got bounced by the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs on Monday. Ham’s future with the team is in peril, per The Athletic. The […]

The mayor of Los Angeles is getting criticized after a social media post she wrote following the Lakers’ loss in the NBA playoffs. Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass didn’t get a passing grade by some sports media personalities when she attempted to salute the Lakers for their season. Bass seemed to downplay the Lakers’ series […]

There’s a party going on for New York Knicks fans. The team and its supporters are celebrating in Philadelphia after the New York franchise took Game 4 in the 76ers playoff series Sunday. New York has now pushed the 76ers to the brink of elimination, after winning by a score of 97-92. It’s INSANITY inside […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is paying tribute to Candace Parker, as the WNBA legend announced her retirement from basketball on Sunday. Reese is remembering Parker as one of her idols in women’s basketball. When Angel Reese was drafted she thought about taking No. 3 because of Candace Parker. Then she thought, no, Parker’s number […]

The Los Angeles Kings are switching it up on defense as they continue to skate in the NHL playoffs. The Kings are putting David Rittich in net for a Game 4 showdown with the Edmonton Oilers, per Sports Net. Rittich is replacing Cam Talbot as goaltender for L.A. “David is going to go, we feel […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers completed their 2024 NFL Draft with a mix of both offensive and defensive picks. The Steelers are getting acclaim for their selections, and have put themselves in position to compete for the AFC North title with their new players. The team made three specific moves with their draft pattern, that will help […]

The Los Angeles Clippers just announced some murky Kawhi Leonard injury news ahead of a pivotal Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard was previously questionable for the game, per the team’s injury report, but he has now been ruled out with inflammation in his right knee. The question now turns to his status moving […]

The San Diego Padres are getting linked once again to one of the most experienced outfielders in baseball. San Diego is rumored to want to pursue Tommy Pham, per USA Today. The Padres already tried before the season unsuccessfully to sign the outfielder. Pham is playing in Chicago for the White Sox, after the Padres […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling in their playoff series against the Boston Bruins, and at least one Leafs player understands the fans’ frustrations. Leafs forward John Tavares is sympathetic to the fans who booed the team after a loss in game four of the series on Saturday. “You can’t blame them,” Tavares said, per […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is clearing the air about speculation he may return to the NFL as a coach. Sanders says he wants to stay in Colorado and coach the Buffaloes, per ESPN. He has been rumored to follow his sons to the pro ranks when they finish school. “I absolutely love it here, […]

Two college football programs are feeling awfully good after the conclusion of this year’s NFL Draft. Michigan and Texas made draft history with the amount of players selected in the event, per The Spun. Michigan football had 13 players selected after winning the national championship in college football. Texas had 11 players, and both schools […]

The 2024 NFL Draft made history for the sport of pro football. The event set a new attendance record with nearly one million attendees, per the league. The draft is ongoing at the time of writing Saturday. HAVE A DRAFT, DETROIT 👏👏 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/MQ4BD46NAQ — NFL (@NFL) April 27, 2024 Those numbers include the amount […]

The NCAA transfer portal got yet another entry Saturday, as BYU basketball’s Jaxson Robinson decided to enter his name. Robinson explained the recent change of leadership at the school is a primary reason why he’s testing the waters. “The reason I am entering the transfer portal is because of the new coaching change at BYU,” […]

The New York Mets are getting some help to improve their infield play. New York is calling up top prospect Mark Vientos to the club, per NewsDay Sports. Vientos is expected to get some playing time at third base for the Mets. The move is expected to take some pressure off of Brett Baty, who […]

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 […]