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The Buffalo Bills know a large part of their success revolves around star quarterback Josh Allen. Allen helped the Bills beat the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1; however, a hand injury has caused concern for his availability ahead of Thursday’s Miami Dolphins matchup. Nevertheless, head coach Sean McDermott provided a positive update on Allen. McDermott […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered Sunday’s Dallas Wings matchup with much-needed momentum. The Sky were fresh off a commanding Los Angeles Sparks win and needed another victory to stay strongly afloat in the playoff race. Chennedy Carter came through again with an all-around performance, while Isabelle Harrison thrived in place of the injured Angel […]

After what seemed like an endless waiting period, the Chicago Bears are finally ready to start their 2024 NFL campaign. The Bears will take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of action on Sunday. New contributors such as wide receiver Keenan Allen will get to show what they can do; however, Allen may be […]

The Ole Miss football program has started the 2024 season off hot. After a commanding win against Furman, the No. 6 Ole Miss squad took on the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on Saturday. The Rebels beat MTSU 56-3 off a strong performance from Jaxson Dart. Dart broke an SEC record that stood for 26 […]

The Chicago Sky are in a desperate race to make the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. The Sky’s season efforts have been spearheaded by star rookie forward Angel Reese. Reese is coming off a stout performance against the Los Angeles Sparks and looked to make an impact for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Wings. However, just hours […]

The Chicago Sky are preparing for their second home matchup of the weekend. Chicago will face Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings on Sunday following an impressive Chennedy Carter-led win against the Los Angeles Sparks. However, the Sky received a notable injury report update on Angel Reese ahead of Sunday’s matchup. Reese is listed as […]

The Tennessee Titans will start their 2024 NFL campaign against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Titans look to begin the season on a good note, and their injury update on star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will increase their chances of success. Hopkins, who was listed as questionable with a knee injury, is set to […]

The Michigan football program had their hands full in a top-10 matchup against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Despite having home-field advantage, the Wolverines succumbed to a massive deficit and lost 31-12. Donovan Edwards and the Michigan offense could not get things going, and Texas’ Quinn Ewers continued his strong run. Fans on social media […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered Friday night’s Los Angeles Sparks matchup in desperation mode. The Sky were fresh off a seven-game losing streak after their loss to the Las Vegas Aces. However, thanks to standout efforts from Angel Reese and the return of Chennedy Carter, Chicago was able to beat LA 92-78. Angel Reese […]

The Baltimore Ravens began their 2024 NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Baltimore had an early advantage, but Kansas City punched back and eventually took a 27-17 lead early in the fourth quarter. The Ravens had a chance to steal some momentum before halftime, but veteran kicker Justin Tucker had a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs opened their 2024 NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Patrick Mahomes and company are on a mission to become the first team in league history to win three straight Super Bowls. One of Mahomes’ new targets is rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Worthy is already proving the Chiefs’ draft […]

The Golden State Warriors are approaching a crucial 2024-25 season. Golden State lost firepower when they traded Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason. Nevertheless, the Dubs retain the services of franchise cornerstone Stephen Curry and some promising young talent. Golden State wants to win another NBA Finals before Curry’s time with the […]

The Kansas basketball program is preparing for what could be a pivotal 2024-25 season. The Jayhawks have some promising talent returning to the team, and if their recruitment efforts on No. 1 Class of 2025 prospect AJ Dybantsa continue, they could have more joining in the future Dybantsa is set to take an official visit […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are entering one of their most exciting campaigns of the 202os era. The Chiefs are fresh off a Super Bowl 58 win and want to be the first team to win three championships by the end of the 2024 season. Travis Kelce is a crucial component of the team’s success. He […]

UConn Athletics has been in talks to join the Big 12 conference, a move that would take place in 2026. However, conference commissioner Brett Yormark has announced that the Big 12 is pausing the expansion. Thus, UConn AD David Benedict released an elaborate statement in response to the news. Below is a key excerpt from […]

The New York Giants are preparing for the start of what should be an exciting 2024 season. The Giants have some intriguing young talent and contributors ready to make progress toward the team’s quest to improve upon their 2023 showing. Moreover, the team is fostering its connection with longtime fans and other athletes. Olympic track […]

The Indianapolis Colts are in an intriguing position ahead of the 2024 NFL season’s start. The Colts are returning some promising talent, which includes rising second-year wide receiver Josh Downs. However, Indianapolis has received a murky injury update on Downs ahead of the team’s Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans. Josh Downs did not […]

The Los Angeles Rams have high hopes as they enter the Fall 2024 NFL season. Los Angeles wants to build off its first-round playoff exit from January, and star quarterback Matthew Stafford and rising third-year running back Kyren Williams will be central to the team’s success. Williams kept it real when providing insight into the […]

The Chicago Sky attempted to snap their six-game losing streak against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday. Chicago faced a steep challenge, as Chennedy Carter missed her fourth straight game due to health and safety protocols. Despite the team’s desire to get back on track, the Sky fell 90-70 to A’ja Wilson’s relentless squad. Dana Evans […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off an impressive 2023-24 campaign. The Mavs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves to advance to the 2024 NBA Finals thanks to multiple standout contributors. One of those contributors was rookie center Derek Lively II. Lively II reflected on rival center Rudy Gobert’s role with Minnesota in a sitdown with former Mavs […]

The NBA’s all-time starting five debate is never-ending. Legends of the past and present move up and down fans’ rankings due to a variety of factors. There are a handful of players who most agree are top picks; however, sometimes unexpected names crack the list. Star high school basketball player and son of LeBron James, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to start their team training camp as they approach the 2024-25 season. LA is returning some big names, but they are also acquiring support players who could gel and impact the team. The Lakers have added to their training camp roster with a decisive move on former Memphis Grizzlies […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for an exciting 2024 NBA season. Veteran superstar LeBron James will return as the team’s top contributor. Although, the upcoming campaign will be unlike anything James has ever experienced. His son, Bronny James, joined the Lakers as the team’s second-round pick in 2024. James spoke about the surrealness of […]

The Florida State football program has had a rough start to the 2024 season. The Seminoles lost their season debut 24-21 to Georgia Tech. A little over a week later, Florida State finds itself struggling against the Boston College football squad. FSU trailed at halftime and into the third quarter, which prompted fans on social […]

The Indiana Fever have had a strong run during the second half of the 2024 season. Indiana has won four games in a row under the leadership of star rookie guard Caitlin Clark. Clark is gaining admiration for her stout performances; however, some feel as though WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has failed to properly give […]

The Texas A&M football program had a tough start to the 2024 season with their 23-13 loss to Notre Dame. The Aggies struggled to keep up and had one of their defensive backs ejected for a dangerous hit. Their early-season woes have gotten worse with a season-ending injury update on starting center Mark Nabou. Nabou […]

The San Francisco 49ers are continuing to navigate the aftermath of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall’s injuries from gunshots over the weekend. Pearsall was shot in the arm during a robbery attempt in San Francisco on Sunday. Thankfully, he ended up okay. He was released from the hospital in “fair condition” after it was determined he […]

The New England Patriots are preparing to start the 2024 season with a revamped squad. After parting ways with legendary head coach Bill Belichick, the Patriots chose Jerrod Mayo as their new team leader. Mayo will have a lot on his hands going into the Fall. He spoke about upholding the Patriots’ image when opening […]

The Chicago Sky took their sixth consecutive loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Despite the slump-extending defeat, Chicago received promising performances from Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. Reese achieved a historical rebounding feat, and Cardoso had one of her best offensive showings of the 2024 season. Reese and head coach Teresa Weatherspoon gave rave […]

The Chicago Sky engaged in another uphill battle down the stretch of the 2024 season. The Sky traveled to Minnesota to take on the Lynx on Sunday, and while they fought hard to stay in the game, Chicago fell 79-74. The rookie frontcourt duo of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso had strong performances, with Reese […]

The Texas A&M football team kicked off their 2024 season with an intense matchup against Notre Dame on Saturday. The Aggies and Fighting Irish each had sound odds to win the game, but Notre Dame won 23-10. The matchup did not come without a heated moment though, as Texas A&M cornerback Dalton Brooks performed a dangerous […]

The Texas football program took on the Colorado State Rams in their first game of the 2024 season on Saturday. The Longhorns were the favorites, and they proved it under the leadership of Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. Manning provided stout support to Ewers and amassed an important personal feat during the third quarter of […]

The New York Yankees want to keep a hold on their first-place American League East standing in September, and they will be tested against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The Yankees have dealt with their fair share of injury woes during the 2024 season, including an absence from first baseman Anthony Rizzo. However, New […]

The Iowa football program had its first battle of the 2024 season against the Illinois State Redbirds on Saturday. Cade McNamara and the Hawkeyes knew they had a chance to win but also understood the need to set the tone and be dominant. Iowa did not disappoint, as they put on an offensive explosion that […]

The Chicago Sky have endured a rough stretch during the second half of the 2024 WNBA season. Since returning from the Olympic break, the Sky have lost five straight games. Two of those games were without the team’s leading scorer Chennedy Carter after an unknown ailment held her out. Chicago learned two key things during Carter’s […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered Friday night’s Indiana Fever matchup hungry for a win, as they were fresh off a four-game losing streak. Fans knew the contest would bring sparks with Caitlin Clark’s squad riding a hot streak. Clark and Indiana continued their momentum and handed the Sky a 100-81 loss despite promising play […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a long bout with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk’s name was floated in trade rumors for several months due to his and the 49ers’ talks on a contract extension stalling. The negotiations came to an end on Thursday when news broke that Aiyuk and San Francisco agreed to a […]

The Chicago Sky are coming off a tough 74-70 home loss to the Washington Mystics. Chicago was without starting guard Chennedy Carter, who was out due to health and safety protocols amid the team’s illness scare. The Sky have another crucial matchup with the Indiana Fever on Friday, which Carter received an important injury report […]

The San Diego Padres find themselves amid a tight National League West race. San Diego sits just three wins behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. Nevertheless, the Padres are trying to navigate injury woes, with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim’s timeline remaining uncertain. Kim suffered a leg injury on Aug. 18 against the Colorado Rockies during a […]