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The New York Knicks have had a stellar 2023-24 regular season and are gearing up for the NBA Playoffs. New York’s star guard Jalen Brunson has put up career stats en route to the Knicks’ impressive 50-win season. However, Brunson was left off the 2024 Team USA roster. He revealed his thoughts on the omission […]

The UCLA basketball program is reloading after a challenging 2023-24 season. The Bruins will have a fearsome squad going into 2024-25, which is further highlighted by their college basketball transfer portal additions. Former Oklahoma State basketball forward Eric Dailey Jr. announced his commitment to UCLA on Tuesday and spoke very highly of Coach Mick Cronin […]

Monday night marked the start of an awesome new era. The Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark with the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark will start her professional basketball journey alongside second-year center Aliyah Boston. The star duo will be exciting to watch from a fan perspective, but Clark is just as […]

The Sacramento Kings are preparing for a crucial NBA Play-In Tournament matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The winner of Tuesday night’s 9-10 seed game will get a chance to play another contest for a secured playoff spot. However, Sacramento will miss the services of Malik Monk due to his lingering knee injury. *Watch NBA […]

After a promising 2023-24 season, the Sacramento Kings are gearing up for the NBA Playoffs. The Kings earned the ninth seed in the Western Conference, which puts them against the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament. The matchup is a rematch from 2023’s first-round playoff battle. That said, here […]

The Ohio State basketball program looks to bounce back after a challenging 2023-24 season. The Buckeyes finished ninth in the Big 10 standings and failed to make the NCAA Tournament. Nevertheless, the team has made a college basketball transfer portal splash with former Kentucky basketball forward Aaron Bradshaw. After a yearlong stint with the Wildcats, […]

The Chicago Bears are entering a new era after parting ways with former starting quarterback Justin Fields. Chicago traded Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers after three seasons. Thus, many expect the Bears to go after USC Trojans standout Caleb Williams with the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Former Super Bowl MVP and sportscaster […]

The Kansas basketball team is coming off a tough 2023-24 season. The Jayhawks finished with a record of 23-11, which placed them sixth in the Big 12. They also exited March Madness early with a second-round 89-68 loss to Gonzaga. Nevertheless, Head Coach Bill Self projected a big improvement for Kansas’ future roster. Self understands […]

After an eventful 2023-24 season, the Phoenix Suns are preparing for their first-round NBA Playoffs matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The sixth-seeded Suns need to bring their all against the third-seeded Minnesota team, and Kevin Durant knows the matchup will be tough. The Suns swept their regular-season series against the Timberwolves 3-0, but Durant acknowledged […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team had a historical March Madness run in 2024. Under the leadership of Dawn Staley, the Gamecocks went undefeated the entire season and won the national championship. Moreover, Te-Hina Paopao quoted Raven Johnson during South Carolina’s championship parade revealing the team’s “repeat tour” aspirations. Paopao started her parade speech by […]

The Los Angeles Lakers engaged the New Orleans Pelicans in a pivotal regular-season finale. Los Angeles bested New Orleans 124-108 off stout performances from Anthony Davis and LeBron James; however, Davis suffered a concerning injury in the matchup. The details of his injury were revealed after the game. The initial belief is Davis experienced hip […]

The Sacramento Kings look to build upon their electric 2023 playoff appearance. Sacramento is preparing for the NBA Play-In Tournament after a respectable season. However, they could not have succeeded without Sixth Man of the Year candidate Malik Monk. Head Coach Mike Brown gave glowing “charisma” praise to Monk ahead of the postseason. Malik Monk’s […]

The Charlotte Hornets have navigated a treacherous 2023-24 season. After loads of injuries and roster changes, Charlotte finished the year at 21-61. The team dearly missed LaMelo Ball, who missed most of the season with an ankle injury. Ball, Head Coach Steve Clifford, and the Hornets defense are subject to examination for the team’s brutal […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is admired by basketball fans around the world for his success and inspiring mindset. As a result, he ranks high on most fans’ GOAT (Greatest of All Time) list. While most recognize Bryant’s greatness, some leave him out of their top five, and Tracy McGrady made a passionate Shaq-Kareem […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Memphis Grizzlies in an air-tight interconference matchup on Friday night. LeBron James’ squad won 123-120, but the matchup did not come without a game-clock controversy. During the third quarter, there was reportedly a malfunction that caused both teams to play an extra minute and six seconds. When the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have navigated a treacherous 2023-24 NBA season. After a solid 6-6 start to the year, Brooklyn gradually slid down the Eastern Conference standings and ultimately failed to make the NBA Playoffs. Former Head Coach Jacque Vaughn, Ben Simmons, and Mikal Bridges played roles in the Nets’ disappointing season, but some things during […]

The Kentucky basketball program has been searching for a new head coach after John Calipari left for Arkansas. However, just days after Calipari’s departure, the team has zeroed in on a new leader. Kentucky is targeting BYU basketball’s Mark Pope as its new coach, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports. A deal is expected to come together […]

Former NBA guard Ben McLemore is making headlines after being arrested on allegations of first-degree rape and other sex crime allegations. The ex-Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers guard is now breaking the silence with an elaborate statement. Ben McLemore breaks silence on rape allegations McLemore took to X to provide insight into his […]

The Boston Celtics are gearing up for a pivotal interconference matchup against the New York Knicks. Boston strongly holds the first seed in the East, but the Knicks need a win to solidify their own top spot. Moreover, the Celtics announced key injury report updates on the star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are gearing up for a pivotal cross-conference matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. One of Minnesota’s prime contributors is preparing for a return after a lengthy hiatus. The Timberwolves upgraded Karl-Anthony Towns’ injury report status to questionable for Friday’s game, per the team’s X account. Towns is expected to play in Friday night’s […]

The Kentucky basketball program is going through a major change in leadership after the departure of John Calipari. The Wildcats have begun a deep search for their next head coach, and BYU basketball’s Mark Pope has emerged as a candidate, CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reports. Pope comes to light after Scott Drew dropped out of […]

The Chicago Bulls are nearing the end of their 2023-24 regular season run. Chicago is trying to hold onto its ninth-place Eastern Conference standing in anticipation of an NBA Play-In opportunity. Star forward DeMar DeRozan will do all he can to help the team in the spring of 2024 and made a big declaration ahead […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a pivotal NFL free agency move when they signed Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract. Cousins is a proven QB who should help take Atlanta to the next level. However, the team’s move was met with skepticism by some. Namely, former QB Cam Newton gave an intriguing take on the […]

The Iowa women’s basketball program has had stellar conference and March Madness runs under the leadership of Caitlin Clark, and now, the team is paying her the ultimate jersey tribute ahead of her departure for the WNBA. Iowa announced they will raise Clark’s jersey in the rafters and officially retire No. 22, per ClutchPoints. She […]

The Kansas basketball program is coming off a disappointing 2023-24 season. The Jayhawks finished the year at 23-11 and came up short in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Moreover, a former player has made a decisive college basketball transfer portal decision. Arterio Morris is moving on after ending a battle with rape charges. […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark had a phenomenal college career. Now, she looks to take the next step en route to professional play. Clark is the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, which is owned by the Indiana Fever. Excitement for Clark’s arrival is being further hyped by a draft […]

The Kentucky basketball program is going through a major transition in leadership after the departure of its longtime head coach. John Calipari is departing for the Arkansas basketball team, and his wife Ellen released a heartfelt message on social media airing her goodbyes. Ellen Calipari posted an elaborate video on Instagram to all who were […]

The Milwaukee Bucks engaged the Boston Celtics in an intense interconference matchup; however, the team was hit with a concerning loss. Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo left during the second half of the game with an alarming non-contact injury, ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reports. Antetokounmpo began running down the floor after the Bucks inbounded the ball, but […]

The Illinois basketball program is coming off a stellar 2023-24 season run. The Fighting Illini earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and advanced as far as the Elite 8. Illinois is restructuring its roster, and the team has a chance to land Champaign native and Arizona basketball guard Kylan Boswell after his […]

The Indiana State basketball program had a stellar 2023-24 season. The Sycamores advanced to the NIT (National Invitational Tournament) championship under the leadership of star center Robbie Avila. However, former Head Coach Josh Schertz left the rising basketball program for Saint Louis. Now, Avila has made a decisive college basketball transfer portal decision. Avila has […]

The Phoenix Mercury are coming off a disappointing 2023-24 season. Nevertheless, the franchise is looking forward to bouncing back under the longtime leadership of WNBA legend Diana Taurasi. Taurasi has taken heat for her opinions on Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, but that has not stopped her team from marketing an exciting showdown against […]

The Los Angeles Lakers must be careful with how they negotiate with their most prized player going into the 2024 NBA free agency period. LeBron James is facing a pivotal contract situation that could change his fate in LA. ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst shared his prediction for James, which leaves many options on the table. […]

Departing Kentucky basketball Head Coach John Calipari has created major buzz with his Arkansas contract agreement. Calipari is preparing to become the next coach of the Razorbacks after 15 years with the Wildcats. However, his agreement may violate the terms of his Kentucky contract. Calipari’s potential issue arises when considering the “Employment Opportunities” section of […]

The Dallas Cowboys have lingering NFL free agency decisions to make following their mixed-bag 2023-24 season. One of the most notable conversation points surrounds the contract of star receiver CeeDee Lamb. He is coming off a stellar year and wants to get paid as such, but there is a real possibility he could hold out […]

Excitement for the 2024 solar eclipse was higher than the moon (pun intended). The hype even spread amongst NBA players. Most notably, Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell had an amusing social media interaction with Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, headline hilarious eclipse discourse Young made a post on X asking if glasses […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is having a historically successful rookie season. The 7-foot-4 star operates on another level both offensively and defensively. His future is bright, just like the aftermath of the 2024 solar eclipse. Nike put together an epic video unveiling Wembanyama’s brand logo in light of the solar event. The video […]

John Calipari is well-known throughout the college hoops world for his coaching success at Kentucky basketball. However, the highly coveted coach became caught in rumors suggesting he might leave for the Arkansas basketball program. Those rumors quickly turned into confirmation. In a stunning move, Calipari and Arkansas have reportedly agreed on a five-year contract deal […]

The LSU women’s basketball team was stopped short of the Final Four by Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes. Yet, that did not stop Angel Reese from tuning into the national championship. South Carolina women’s basketball guard Raven Johnson Reese FaceTimed Reese after the Gamecocks won the title, and their interaction did not disappoint. Reese congratulated Johnson […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are at the forefront of a new era. Portland traded away Damian Lillard before the start of the 2023-24 season, but the team retains outstanding young talent. Some believe the Blazers roster has a long road before it is ready for success, but Head Coach Chauncey Billups thinks otherwise. Billups acknowledged […]