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Television analyst Shannon Sharpe is not happy with how things are going in Dallas. Sharpe is criticizing Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for the football team’s culture, per ESPN. https://twitter.com/FirstTake/status/1759980528000696766 “This is what you get right now, you get guys making excuses, and the Cowboys have had a better team a number of years in […]

The stage is set for the next chapter of the College Football Playoff. College football’s ultimate event is expanding to 12 teams after new rules were finalized by the board of managers Tuesday, per the CFP. The CFP is expanding to 12 teams, with the highest-ranked five conference champions given automatic bids to the playoff. […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is favored to go to either Florida State or Florida if he decides to leave the Buffaloes, per Bet Colorado. The two schools are listed with the greatest percentages to land Sanders if he decides to move on from Boulder. Arkansas is also in the mix. Odds on the next […]

Texas basketball guard Max Abmas has accomplished something truly spectacular. The veteran guard is one of only 12 players in NCAA history to reach 3,000 career points, per the school. Abmas reached the milestone during a game Monday night against Kansas State. the 12th player in NCAA history to hit 3,000 points 🤘 take a […]

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mason Morelli has something to be proud of. The young NHL player got his first goal of his career, in a win for his team over the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Morelli finished the game with two points. “It went pretty well,” Morelli said, per NHL.com. “Those guys made it […]

USC football is making the cut for a blue-chip high school football recruit. High school defensive tackle Kevin Wynn is including the Trojans in his top choices for schools, per Sports Illustrated. Wynn is a member of the 2025 recruiting class. Wynn is a 6-foot-2, 320 pound defensive player from Georgia. He’s a highly recruited […]

Oklahoma football is losing a key piece of its staff. Oklahoma assistant coach J.R. Sandlin is leaving the Sooners to take a job at SMU, per Sports Illustrated. Sandlin has played a major part in recruiting for the football program. He worked at Oklahoma as director of player personnel and recruiting. Sandlin is going to […]

Texas Tech football is hoping for a positive move in the right direction in 2024. Last season, the Red Raiders struggled out of the gate but finished the year at 7-6, following a win in the Independence Bowl over California. Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire is entering his third season in the Big 12 program, […]

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is taking advantage of the NBA All-Star break. The Celtics’ leader is visiting the Manchester City Football Club during his time off to swap jerseys with Manchester’s manager Pep Guardiola. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is spending his All-Star break visiting Man City ⚽ (via @ManCity) pic.twitter.com/HG3UU6Xrw0 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February […]

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers is being honest about his team’s struggles heading into the final part of the season. Rivers joined the team midseason and ran into some headwinds after taking the reins. The Bucks have a 3-7 record with Rivers as coach before the league’s All-Star break. “Taking a job when you’re about […]

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic is putting a team together in his head of European NBA All-Stars. Jokic thinks Luka Doncic would headline the ball club of European stars. Nikola Jokic picks his All-Star staring 5 from Europe of players currently in the NBA: – Luka Doncic– Bogdan Bogdanovic– Dario Saric– Nikola Vucevicpic.twitter.com/b8tl1utxzT — […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is giving praise to one of the NBA’s best young big men ahead of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Banchero is giving a shout out to San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama. "I'm definitely looking forward to it. I love playing against great players and that dude is a 1-of -1 […]

Basketball legend Larry Bird is hoping for a show. The Hall of Fame basketball player is hoping the NBA All-Star game on Sunday is filled with tough competitors who play with immense effort. “What I would really like to see is that they play hard tonight in this All-Star Game… When you have the best […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is showing respect to one of the league’s greatest players during NBA All-Star Weekend. Durant says LeBron James’ longevity in the NBA is an impressive feat. “When you’re 39 in your 20th year, half your life is in the league, and you’ve played against 40% of the players who have […]

Denver Nuggets star forward Nikola Jokic is revealing the one player he would absolutely love to hoop with. Jokic would have adored the opportunity to play on the same team with Peja Stojakovic, he said at NBA All-Star Weekend. “Peja Stojakovic in today’s NBA would be really good. I mean, he was an All-Star… But […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and pitcher Mitch Keller are working to figure out a way to keep the player in the Steel City. Keller says he’s looking forward to contract extension talks with the franchise. “Yeah, absolutely,” Keller said, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Going through arbitration and stuff, they’re obviously talking. Hopefully it’ll pick up, and […]

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette says a couple of former baseball players have inspired him to play better. Bichette says Barry Larkin and Troy Tulowitzki worked with him to improve his defense, per MLB Network. The young shortstop says Larkin and Tulowitzki have helped him with his throwing mechanics and defense while playing in […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown lost the NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night. Brown is revealing he had to change his strategy when faced with the LED light court used in the event. Brown says the floor was slippery. "I wish I could have done what I planned to do in […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is showing some respect to fellow basketball player Mac McClung. Lillard was left impressed with Mac McClung’s performance in the NBA All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest. “He let the ball go and grabbed it again… That’s TOUGH!” Damian Lillard’s reaction to Mac McClung’s first dunk 🙌 (via @NBAAllStar) pic.twitter.com/C5KogFsoJ2 — ClutchPoints […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a new role this season for Bryce Harper. The outfielder is now a full-time first baseman and he admits it may take a little time for him to adjust to the role. “I don’t think I’ll move back to right. But we’ll see,” Harper said, per the Philadelphia Inquirer. Harper has […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is revealing how much of an impact LeBron James has had on Davis’ career. Davis says James has been like a brother to him, per SiriusXM NBA Radio. “He took all the pressure away from me.”@Lakers superstar @AntDavis23 tells @TheFrankIsola @GregAnthony50 and Ryan McDonough LeBron has been like […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is proposing a rule change in the NBA. Taytum thinks technical fouls in the league should be rescinded if they are linked to plays that are overturned. “If you get a tech for overreacting to a call that was deemed incorrect, you should get your money back.” Jayson Tatum on […]

PGA golfer Jordan Spieth is revealing why he was disqualified from the Genesis Invitational. Spieth signed an incorrect scorecard that got him removed from the tournament, per the PGA Tour. “Today, I signed for an incorrect scorecard and stepped out of the scoring area, after thinking I went through all procedures to make sure it […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is tipping his cap during NBA All-Star Weekend to another team from the Western Conference. Durant said Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are playing as good as anyone in the league at this time. “Every night my best players, my top 5a, my Goats, I feel like every […]

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is in a bit of disbelief. The Pirates’ veteran finds it a little strange that he and relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman are now both in the Steel City. Chapman recently joined the Pirates after spending last season with the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals. Andrew McCutchen on Aroldis Chapman […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has a reach that goes far beyond basketball. Durant is sharing that he has a deep bond with music star Drake. Durant is credited as doing A&R work for Drake’s For All The Dogs music album. A&R stands for artists and repertoire, and it usually refers to someone involved in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder players Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams are sharing their ideas on what to change about NBA All-Star Weekend. Both players would like to see some changes that would shake things up in the festivities. Reporter: "Anything you would change about All-Star weekend?" Chet Holmgren: "I think what they should do with the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards is revealing that Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is his favorite NBA player of all time. Edwards revealed the information during NBA All-Star Weekend. “Kevin Durant’s my favorite player of all time of course, so definitely just being around him is super cool.” Anthony Edwards on being around other […]

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is getting some bad news. The infielder is going to be out for at least two weeks due to suffering a calf strain, per Rangers Today. Jung says he’s out for two weeks, while Rangers manager Bruce Bochy says it’s going to be three. Jung is a key part […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease is trying his best to stay positive among all the rumors surrounding his future. The hurler is rumored to be a part of a trade from the White Sox, as several teams are linked to him. “I just don’t know where I’ll end up,” Cease said, per USA Today. […]

Nebraska football is putting its new quarterback through the paces. Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola is in the driver’s seat to get the starting job in 2024 with the Cornhuskers, per the Athletic. Nebraska football had a disappointing season in 2023, finishing the season with a losing record at 5-7. It’s a far cry from the days […]

East Carolina baseball player Parker Byrd is accomplishing an incredible feat. The Pirate baseball player played his first college baseball game with a prosthetic leg after suffering a horrible accident in 2022, per Fox Sports. Parker Bryd of @ECUBaseball lost his leg after a boating accident in 2022. Today, he officially became the first ever […]

Indiana Pacers forward Oscar Tshiebwe is used to guarding some big men, but admits it was a little different trying to handle a 7-foot-4 player. Tshiebwe guarded San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in the NBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars event on Friday. “When I was playing against him, I remember when I was playing […]

Count San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama in. The phenomenal rookie says he wants to take part in the NBA All-Star weekend Slam Dunk Contest and the 3-point contest before he hangs up his sneakers. “Yeah, it’s on my bucket list.” Victor Wembanyama wants to participate in the 3-point contest and Slam Dunk Contest […]

Ohio State football is sending a lot of talent to the NFL combine this offseason. Former Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. headlines the list of former Buckeyes heading to the scouting event, per Eleven Warriors. Ohio State had a lot of talent leave the program following the 2023 season, to enter the NFL draft. […]

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is leaving the door open to coaching once he finally decides to hang it up from the NFL. Kelce says high school coaching is something he would be interested in, per The Big Podcast with Shaq. Kelce is also interested in possibly coaching pro football. “NFL that’s a big time […]

Texas Tech basketball coach Grant McCasland is giving a shout out to one of his school’s most famous alumni. McCasland gave a thumbs up to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes following the Red Raiders’ win over Kansas on Monday. Mahomes played his college football at Tech. “What a great weekend. Saturday, we win at […]

One of the stars of the Boston Celtics is giving it a shot in the broadcast booth. The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is set to make his debut as a broadcaster during NBA All-Star Weekend, per The Athletic. Tatum is going to be an analyst for some of the weekend’s festivities, including the 3-point contest. Tatum […]

One of the greatest pitchers in baseball is headed to the broadcast booth on a full-time basis. Former St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright is joining MLB Network as an analyst, per the network. #WelcomeToMLBNetwork, @UncleCharlie50! Please join us in welcoming @Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright as our newest analyst 📺 pic.twitter.com/b4VtJnp9Js — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) […]