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The recent weeks haven’t been the most ideal for the Pittsburgh Steelers. On a four-game skid, Mike Tomlin’s squad finished off the regular season with a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last Saturday. That gives them a 10-7 record and a sixth-seed finish ahead of the playoffs, meaning they’ll face none other than their AFC […]

Ending the regular season with a loss wasn’t part of the Green Bay Packers’ plan. For one, they were still in contention for a possible sixth-seed finish ahead of Week 18. Secondly, they faced the Chicago Bears at home, and anyone with even a small ounce of football history knows what that entails. Unfortunately for […]

On Thursday, Georgia football’s season came to an end. The Bulldogs fell to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, with the final score being 23-10. The late-game magic that propelled Georgia in their last two games was nowhere to be found. Down by more than two scores early in the third quarter, Georgia’s attempt at […]

The Washington Commanders continue to emerge as victors. They’ve won four games in a row, most of which have been nail-biters. Following a pre-bye-week victory over the Tennessee Titans back on Dec. 1, the team returned and held off the New Orleans Saints for a one-point win in Week 15. This was followed by a […]

The Houston Rockets lost to the Miami Heat on Sunday and the biggest highlight of the night didn’t involve a basketball. With around 35 seconds remaining in the fourth, the Rockets were down by five. Miami was about to begin an inbound play, but Amen Thompson and Tyler Herro were suddenly tangled up face to […]

As far as Eastern Conference contenders go, the Boston Celtics shouldn’t be struggling. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown still lead the way. The supporting cast remains intact. And on the sidelines, Joe Mazulla continues to utilize the playbook that granted them a championship. The thing is, they’re in a slump. Through their last six games, […]

The quarterfinals will no doubt be fireworks. As the next set of College Football Playoff games ensues in the coming days, fans are in for plenty of high-level action as the top four seeds finally take the field. One of these teams is Georgia football, which garnered a first-round bye courtesy of an SEC Championship […]

The Sacramento Kings’ season hasn’t exactly gone as planned. Despite the addition of another star in the offseason, the team currently holds a below-500 record, good for 12th place in the Western Conference. They’re also on a six-game losing streak, and the front office just decided to implement a change on the sidelines. Following their […]

And the rematch is in. Following Ohio State’s victory over Tennessee last Saturday, a Rose Bowl clash with Oregon football has been set to kick off the new year with a bang. Both teams already met months ago, with the Ducks edging out the Buckeyes by just a point in what was arguably Oregon’s toughest […]

Entering Week 16, the Pittsburgh Steelers were no doubt eager to bounce back. Coming off a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Mike Tomlin’s squad was looking to vent their ire against none other than their rivals, the Baltimore Ravens. Additionally, a win would allow them to clinch the AFC North once and for all, finishing […]

Curt Cignetti is never one to shy away from bold statements. Prior to Indiana football’s CFP outing against Notre Dame, the Hoosiers head coach appeared on College GameDay and proclaimed that the teams he coaches don’t just beat top 25 teams, they “beat the sh*t out of them.” Add that to his ever-growing list of […]

Thursday night’s outing was definitely painful for the Denver Broncos. On the verge of claiming a playoff spot, the team suffered a 34-27 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers. Denver failed to capitalize on a halftime lead, as a quiet second half resulted in a come-from-behind victory for their foes. This, in […]

The Denver Broncos are on a roll. Winning their last four games, Sean Payton’s squad has surprised everyone with a late-season push to place themselves on the cusp of a playoff spot. The team currently holds a 9-5 record for second place in the AFC West, and a win over the Los Angeles Chargers on […]

Perhaps no other team this season experienced a U-turn as big as that of Arizona State football’s. Coming off a 3-9 campaign last year, the Sun Devils just won their first Big 12 title to finish with an 11-2 record. Moreover, they earned a College Football Playoff spot due to their status as champions in […]

The football world received heavy news on Friday when Randy Moss officially announced his battle with cancer. While concerns about his health were already being raised due to his prior comments and Larry Fitzgerald Sr.’s claim days ago, confirmation of the diagnosis from Moss himself ended the speculation once and for all. Appearing on an […]

Victories have been a common occurrence whenever the Houston Rockets take the floor. Holding a 17-8 record for second place in the Western Conference, the Rockets are on pace for one of their best seasons in recent years. It’s not like they’re just beating run-of-the-mill teams either; Ime Udoka’s squad has already bested a couple […]

The Detroit Lions (21-1) are on top of the NFC and have officially secured a postseason spot following their win over the Green Bay Packers. It’s been a historic season for the team. For one, their 11-game winning streak is already a franchise record. Additionally, this is the first time in history that the Lions […]

…And the downward skid continues. On Sunday at the U.S Bank Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons suffered a 42-21 blowout loss to the Minnesota Vikings. It didn’t look like a one-sided affair for a good part of the game, considering how the score was tied at 21 all after three quarters. However, the Vikings found the […]

The SEC title game between Georgia football and Texas football commences this Saturday, and there’s a lot at stake on both sides. A win will do more than just grant an automatic CFP slot to the victor — it’ll also give that school plenty of bragging rights. An opportunity to claim the country’s top conference […]

Carson Beck’s season has had some good moments, such as his hot start during Georgia football’s first two games. Throwing a combined seven touchdowns, Beck steered the Bulldogs to blowout wins over Clemson and Tennessee Tech. However, his campaign has had its lows as well. A surge of mid-season interceptions smeared his draft stock, and […]

It’s not hard to deduce that the Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a rebuild. Besides how their 8-14 record indicates another quiet season, the team’s recent transactions have resulted in a surplus of youth. Just look at the moves they’ve made since last year. In addition to the draft selections of Donovan […]

Replicating, or even exceeding last season’s success is no doubt the goal for the Indiana Pacers. They boast the same group of core players, who are again led by the Tyrese Haliburton-Pascal Siakam duo. On the sidelines, Rick Carlisle’s playbook is once more being utilized. With all the familiarity swirling about, the boat should be […]

It was a rivalry night to remember. In a clash that went to the distance — in this case, distance specifically means eight overtimes — the Georgia Bulldogs outlasted Georgia Tech football on Friday, 44-40. While one can imagine the thrilling feeling that the victors are currently experiencing, it’s also easy to envision how heartbreaking […]

Since returning to the starting lineup, Bryce Young has performed better than he did early on in the season. In fact, his progress is already being noticed. Ahead of the Carolina Panthers’ Week 13 clash, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles had some good things to say about the quarterback. “He’s (Young is) just […]

Lady Luck hasn’t been favoring the Houston Texans as of late. Suffering another defeat last Sunday at the hands of the Tennessee Titans, the Texans have now lost four out of their last six games. They presently hold a 7-5 record, which is something they surely didn’t envision weeks ago. At one point during the […]

Failing to capitalize on a major opportunity will always sting, especially in the sporting world. That was the story for the Arizona Cardinals this past Sunday. Ahead of their Week 12 clash against the Seattle Seahawks, the Cardinals were fresh off a bye-week break and a four-game winning streak. Fully recharged, they had the chance […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ current status is anything but uplifting. Problems just compound one another. From overall defensive struggles, to certain players experiencing slumps, to the Rudy Gobert-Julius Randle moment that caused Anthony Edwards to lash out at his center, the team hasn’t had the most ideal start to the season. Last year, they already had […]

When the Toronto Raptors drafted Gradey Dick back in 2023, they were certainly looking for someone that could add more mojo from beyond the arc. It made a lot of sense. During the season prior to Dick’s selection, the Raptors were one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league. They ranked near the […]

Jimmy Garoppolo has yet to see action this season, but he’s doing what he can to help the Los Angeles Rams out. In fact, it looks like the veteran QB is playing a part in the development of the team’s defense. This was discussed in detail by head coach Sean McVay, who opened up about […]

15 games into the season and the Portland Trail Blazers are showing signs of life. Yes, they may hold a 6-9 record and the 13th spot in the Western Conference, but some of the recent games indicate that their new campaign will be more than just a mirror image of last season. The Blazers have […]

Scroll through social media and it’s hard to find a post about the Milwaukee Bucks that doesn’t contain any sort of ridicule from fans. While the urge to combat the mockery is strong for Bucks supporters, defending the team can be quite difficult at this point. The Bucks are currently 5-9 and near the bottom […]

Week 11 held a big test for the Baltimore Ravens. Entering their game as the NFL’s top offensive team, John Harbaugh’s squad was up against a familiar foe in the Pittsburgh Steelers. Besides the storied rivalry at play and how the game would eventually determine who ran the AFC North moving forward, the Steelers boast […]

It’ll be a tale of two contrasting styles on Sunday. On one side, there’s the Los Angeles Chargers, a team that’s shocked the league with their revamped defense. Under the leadership of Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter, the Chargers have been protecting the endzone like their lives depend on it, allowing opponents to score just […]

When one thinks of Super Bowl contenders, teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens come to mind, at least among AFC squads. It’s not surprising why. Analysts favor these teams. The media also continues to shine the spotlight on stars such as Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Travis Kelce. Still, no […]

Ahead of Week 10’s rematch, every football fan expected a thriller of a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints. Besides the history between both teams and the overall matchup record at stake, the Falcons also had their playoff hopes to factor in while the Saints longed to snap a losing streak […]

For a team that’s had plenty of question marks before the season, the Buffalo Bills are defying the odds. Week 6 win. Week 7 win. Week 8 win. And last Sunday, another victory. Everything about Sean McDermott’s squad looks good. Josh Allen still plays at an elite level. In the receiver room, Khalil Shakir is […]

The coming weekend marks another round of college football games. As the regular season enters its latter stages, teams are looking to make the most out of their remaining outings for either a CFP bye — if they still have a chance at contention — or at least a strong finish to end the year. […]

Entering Saturday’s game, the Penn State Nittany Lions were no doubt fired up. Even without talking to the coaches and players, it’s safe for anyone to assume that the team was eager to end their losing streak to Ohio State…a streak that dates back to 2017. However, things would not go their way. After 60 […]

For Kansas basketball, nothing less than a return to the throne is expected. It’s how it should be, considering the rich history of the program. The Jayhawks last claimed the National Championship in 2022, when they boasted the likes of Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun. It was Bill Self’s second title as head coach and […]