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Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is back at his alma mater, the University of Texas, as he eyes an NFL comeback. In a video posted by NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Tucker recreated his 18-game winning field goals. “Tucker, 35, is eligible to return from suspension Nov. 11 and already has interest from several teams,” […]

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers had a rough preseason debut without stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic. As a team, Los Angeles shot 31.1% from the field and 17.1% from 3-point range in a 103-81 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Bronny James, in particular, shot 1-of-12 from the field and 1-of-8 from behind […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces sealed Game 1 of the WNBA Finals with a last-second defensive stand, turning a thriller into a series-opening victory. After Jackie Young put Las Vegas up 89-86, the Phoenix Mercury had 13.5 seconds remaining to tie the game. A missed Satou Sabally three-pointer and an Aces rebound by […]

Dallas Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb is trending in the right direction, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. He provided optimism when speaking with the media on Friday about both Lamb and rookie right guard Tyler Booker. “They’re both moving around good,” Schottenheimer said, according to The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “I think the window is […]

Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury will tip off with a surprisingly low get-in price. According to TickPick, the cheapest ticket for the opening game inside Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas is just $35. This year’s Finals will feature the inaugural best-of-seven series in the WNBA. […]

For the first time since 2007, Russell Westbrook is not on an NBA roster heading into the preseason. The 2016-17 NBA MVP declined his player option with the Denver Nuggets earlier this offseason, entering unrestricted free agency. Now, with less than three weeks before the 2025-26 season tips off, Westbrook is still unsigned. ESPN’s Kendrick […]

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to be without wide receiver CeeDee Lamb for at least 3-4 weeks due to a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears. As for now, the team is electing to keep Lamb off injured reserve. “We’re not forced to do anything right now,” Cowboys head […]

The Buffalo Bills are already ruling out two key defensive players heading into Week 4 of the NFL season. According to The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia, defensive tackle Ed Oliver and linebacker Matt Milano will both be inactive against the New Orleans Saints. Oliver’s only appearance this season was in the opener against the Baltimore Ravens. […]

Before Tyrese Haliburton went down with a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, he was amidst one of the greatest runs in postseason history. In all four rounds of the 2025 playoffs, Haliburton hit a game-winning or game-tying shot in the final 1.1 seconds of the game. He was on his way […]

When the clock hit zero, Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers split the uprights and made franchise history. His game-winning kick gave the Seahawks their eighth consecutive road win, a franchise best and the longest active streak in the NFL, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “We didn’t play our best game and we had opportunities to […]

The big question for the Milwaukee Bucks this summer has been how to retain two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. That process began by waiving and stretching the remaining years on Damian Lillard’s contract to make room for center Myles Turner. Beyond that, Milwaukee’s additions were limited—guards Cole Anthony and Gary Harris joined the roster, but […]

When the Indiana Fever shut down Caitlin Clark for the rest of the WNBA season, the postseason expectations were low. But with Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston leading the way, the Fever upset the Atlanta Dream in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Boston’s final two games were crucial in finishing the series with […]

Clemson’s rough 2025 start is continuing into Week 4. After last week’s upset loss to Georgia Tech, the Tigers came home looking to rebound against Syracuse. Instead, the Orange came out firing in the first half and currently lead 24-14 at halftime. The lowest point of the Tigers’ first half came midway through the second […]

Amid a flurry of NBA offseason headlines, one story still raises questions: ESPN’s use of “Inside the NBA.” The iconic show, hosted by Ernie Johnson and featuring NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, will live on in the 2025-26 season nearly unchanged. “(Fans are) going to get the show they love in […]

It’s already been a bounce-back season for Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr.. After a career-low 558 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the 2024 season, Etienne has shown signs of rejuvenation through the first two weeks in 2025. He has 214 rushing yards on 30 attempts so far, averaging what would be a […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season approaching, the Golden State Warriors are still searching for a contract solution with forward Jonathan Kuminga. As a restricted free agent, his only option is to return to Golden State. The uncertainty lies in the structure and terms of that deal. “If we’re coming back here and it’s win now […]

There’s been a lot of noise surrounding Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown after starting the NFL season with just one target against the Dallas Cowboys. It was one of his worst performances in the three years he’s been with Philadelphia. As the Eagles prepare for a Super Bowl LIX rematch in Week 2 […]

The Washington Commanders’ Thursday Night Football loss to the Packers stung. But the bigger blow came when defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a severe quad injury in the second quarter while attempting to block an extra point. During his pursuit, a Packers offensive lineman rolled up on Wise’s leg, causing him to stay grounded. […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed Wednesday that the league is handling its investigation into potential salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, and star Kawhi Leonard outside of league offices. Following the annual Board of Governors meeting, Silver publicly addressed the matter for the first time. “I’ve been around the league […]

The Green Bay Packers will be without one of their top wide receivers for the foreseeable future. Jayden Reed officially suffered a fractured collarbone on Thursday Night Football against the Washington Commanders. Reed is expected to miss six to eight weeks, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Given the timeline, Reed is already letting fans […]

Ahead of the NFL’s second straight opening-week game in Brazil, the Los Angeles Chargers are adding a projected starter to the injury report before facing the Kansas City Chiefs. Offensive guard Mekhi Becton is dealing with an illness and is now listed as questionable, according to the team. The Chargers signed Becton this offseason to […]

When Pablo Torre released his findings on Kawhi Leonard signing a $28 million ‘no-show’ endorsement deal with Aspiration, the NBA world erupted. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested $50 million in the company, making Leonard’s endorsement deal appear to be a circumvention of the NBA salary cap rules. Ballmer appeared on SportsCenter with ESPN’s […]

The toughest player on the court doesn’t always show up on the state sheet. For the Indiana Fever, it’s Lexie Hull, who’s been playing through not one but two black eyes. With her team already down Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, Hull has stepped up to help keep the Fever in the playoff hunt. It […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette is drawing an impressive comparison heading into the 2025 NFL season. His teammate, defensive back Jaycee Horn, told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the sophomore receiver reminds him of three-time AP All-Pro A.J. Brown. “Also, Panthers receiver Xavier Legette, a first-rounder from 2024, will be a factor in Carolina,” Fowler […]

In a recent appearance on the DLLS Mavs podcast, former Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban said, “We hurt in 2006 after it was stolen from us, and I’ll take that to my grave that it was stolen from us.” The Miami Heat eventually won the 2006 NBA Finals, claiming the franchise’s first championship. However, it […]

Fox’s 2025 college football kickoff was by no means the game of the year. Yet with No. 3 Ohio State hosting No. 1 Texas in Arch Manning’s starting debut, it still drew a massive audience. Fox’s Big Noon Saturday scored 16,623,000 viewers for the Buckeyes’ 14-7 win over the Longhorns, according to Fox Sports PR […]

In his final College GameDay show, Lee Corso’s 431st headgear pick was in the city where he first wore it. Corso infamously put on the headgear of Brutus Buckeye on October 5, 1996, in Columbus, Ohio, predicting that then No. 3 Ohio State would defeat No. 4 Penn State. It’s only fitting that his final […]

As the 2025 college football season kicks off, Ohio State enters as the reigning national champions for the first time since 2014. Under Ryan Day, the Buckeyes dominated the College Football Playoff, winning by an average of 17.5 points per game. The Buckeyes capped off their national title pursuit with a 34-23 defeat against Notre […]

For Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry to crack an elite list this season, he needs 1,317 rushing yards to leap seven Hall of Famers. He could become the first running back since Adrian Peterson to enter the NFL’s top-10 all-time career rushing yards leaders. And if he were to do so, Henry would pass […]

NFL teams rarely release a projected starter less than a week before the season. But the New England Patriots are doing exactly that, adding to the league’s ongoing chaos this week. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the Patriots are releasing veteran safety Jabrill Peppers, who still has $4.32 million guaranteed remaining on his contract […]

It’s been an emotional start to the 2025 US Open for American Coco Gauff. After defeating Ajla Tomljanovic in three sets during the first round, Gauff followed that with a gritty second-round defeat against Donna Vekic, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2. After the win at Arthur Ashe Stadium, her emotions swept through the venue. Gauff took a […]

The ultimate highlight of Justin Fields’ NFL tour is his athletic outburst with the Chicago Bears in 2022. Fields shattered records, including setting the single-game regular season rushing record with 178 yards against the Miami Dolphins. Overall in 2022, Fields ran for 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games. But the issue has never […]

Nebraska’s 2025 season began unlike the first two under head coach Matt Rhule. The Cornhuskers entered Thursday just 3-10 in one-score games during his tenure. A 20-17 victory over Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium moves that record to 4-10 as Nebraska opens the season 1-0. Quarterback Dylan Raiola played a major role, completing 33 of 42 […]

Through his first two seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard hasn’t come close to winning. The Blackhawks have finished with the NHL’s second-worst record in back-to-back years. While the team has stalled, Bedard has shown steady progress amid the expected growing pains. However, questions are now arising in Chicago as their future star has […]

With the WNBA regular season nearing its end, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has emerged as a star. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick has, according to a teammate, all but secured Rookie of the Year. “That’s Rookie of the Year, for sure,” Aziaha James said about Bueckers, according to ClutchPoints reporter Joey Mistretta. James […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has added to his extensive list of tattoos, this time with his family. Tattoo artist Ganga shared on his Instagram story that LeBron, Bronny, Bryce, and Savannah were getting a “family tattoo.” While unable to see the design, Ganga did share a short video of each family member getting […]

Right before the start of NBA free agency, ESPN reported that Malik Beasley was under a federal gambling investigation. Now, nearly two months later, ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that Beasley is no longer a target of the investigation. “(Steve) Haney and (Mike) Schachter told ESPN that they had extensive conversations and meetings with the […]

The Denver Broncos were one of the top defenses in the NFL last season. Their 2025 free agency class only bolstered the defensive depth chart. Most notably, general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton brought in two former San Francisco 49ers: safety Talanoa Hufanga and linebacker Dre Greenlaw. While Hufanga has been participating […]

Monday’s practice masked a lingering issue for Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love. The left thumb injury he suffered in Green Bay’s first preseason game ultimately required a minor procedure on Tuesday. “From what I’ve been understanding, it’s a pretty, relatively quick recovery,” head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters on Tuesday, according to Weston Hodkiewicz. […]