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The New Orleans Saints had a tough battle in the final stretch of their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The now 3-4 Saints lost the down-to-the-wire game. They were looking to push themselves higher in the NFL standings. The Saints struggled early in the game. QB Derek Carr had opportunities to capitalize […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have put themselves back into the conversation of the NLCS. The Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in Game 3. One Arizona player cemented himself in the record books. Brandon Pfaadt is the fourth pitcher in Diamondbacks history to have nine strikeouts in a playoff game, per Jesse Friedman. Brandon Pfaadt makes […]

The Chicago Bulls had an underwhelming 2022-23 season. They finished the year with a 40-42 record and made the NBA Play-In Tournament. Unfortunately, they were eliminated by the Miami Heat. Despite the Bulls’ shortcomings, they have some things going for them. In order to win more games and make a possible NBA Championship appearance, they […]

The LPGA BMW Ladies Championship is underway in South Korea. South African golfer Ashleigh Buhai leads after the first round of action concluded on Thursday. Buhai shot a bogey-free 10-under 62 to take a one-stroke lead, per ESPN. The women’s golf star faced fierce competition with the presence of American Alison Lee and Ayaka Furue […]

The Rutgers football team is having a solid 2023-24 season so far. The Scarlet Knights are 5-2 after their recent victory. Rutgers had an early-season battle with the mighty Michigan football program, which accounted for one of their losses. Understandably, Head Coach Greg Schiano was frustrated with his team’s performance, but his halftime interview suggests […]

The Las Vegas Aces won the 2023 WNBA Finals. They put on a stellar performance and beat the New York Liberty three games to one. The Aces repeat as champions after winning the 2022 Finals, putting themselves in historic company. Las Vegas is the third team in history to win consecutive WNBA titles, per ESPN […]

In August, Spain won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final. The victory was the country’s first Women’s World Cup Championship. However, the victory did not come without controversy. As the team celebrated its historic accomplishment, former Spanish Soccer Federation president Luis Rubiales kissed women’s soccer star Jenni Hermoso on the lips. Of course, Rubiales […]

It is no secret that the Kansas City Chiefs are one of the best teams in the NFL. The Chiefs are 5-1 and are on top of the AFC East standings after they beat the Denver Broncos. Kansas City possesses multiple weapons on offense and defense. They may gain one more weapon with the recent […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off a disappointing loss to the New York Jets. Prior to the defeat, the Eagles were undefeated. Philly still sits at the top of the NFC East and plans to continue its NFL dominance. The team just signed veteran wide receiver Julio Jones to a one-year deal. This greatly increases […]

The NBA has seen a rise in player empowerment in many on-and-off-court issues. For example, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has been as active as ever in protecting the rights and talents of players as well as amplifying their voices. Many players have attempted to use their influence to make league changes. For example, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have high expectations for the upcoming NBA season. The Sixers come off a winning season where they advanced to the Conference Semifinals. Philly has NBA title aspirations led by none other than the reigning NBA MVP, Joel Embiid. Embiid is making progress both on and off the court. The superstar is nearing […]

The Edmonton Oilers are kicking off their 2023-24  season with high hopes. The Oilers are coming off a solid year. They won 50 games last season and advanced to the second round of the NHL Playoffs. Edmonton has a handful of dynamic players, but one just made history in their game against the Nashville Predators. […]

Brooklyn Nets fans dream of a Nets NBA Finals run. With the team’s personnel, it is possible. Brooklyn enters the 2023-24 season with many new and familiar faces. Most notably, Ben Simmons returns to the court after dealing with injury problems on and off for the last year. Mikal Bridges is expected to have a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are up 1-0 on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the MLB NLCS. The Phillies’ offense stayed hot, as they put five runs on the board while holding Arizona to three. The rivalry is brewing rapidly with players throwing bits of shade at the other team. Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly recently said he couldn’t […]

The Indianapolis Colts are in the midst of a mediocre NFL football season. At 3-3, the Colts are second in the AFC South. The Colts are searching for the spark that will push them over the hump. Instead, they have received a big setback. Defensive tackle Grover Stewart has been suspended from play for six […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks have had a disappointing college football season so far. After posting a winning record during the 2022-23 season, the South Carolina football team sits at the bottom of the SEC East after their loss to the Florida Gators. The matchup was close, but the Florida football squad came out on top. […]

The Dallas Cowboys are facing Los Angeles in a pivotal NFL matchup. The 3-2 Cowboys come off a disappointing loss to the San Francisco 49ers. This week, they face the Los Angeles Chargers. Of course, no one wants the Cowboys’ downfall more than Stephen A. Smith. Smith is so invested that he showed up to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are taking the MLB by storm in the Playoffs. They upset the number-seeded Atlanta Braves in the NLDS, winning 3-1. Now, the Phillies are up against the Arizona Diamondbacks for the NLCS. Bryce Harper is continuing his hot-hitting streak, as he scored a home run in Game 1 of the series. His […]

The Kansas State football team remains competitive in the Big 12 Conference. The Wildcats defeated the Texas Tech Raiders by 17 points. Will Howard had a solid passing day. However, backup QB Avery Johnson had a phenomenal game in an unexpected way. Johnson rushed for 90 yards on 13 carries and scored a staggering five […]

The Carolina Panthers have had an unfortunate start to the 2023-24 NFL season. The Panthers are 0-6 after losing their recent game to the Miami Dolphins. Carolina knows the team is in need of great change. Head Coach Frank Reich acknowledged Carolina’s struggles by giving offensive play-calling duties to OC Thomas Brown. This provides a […]

James Worthy had quite the decorative run with the Los Angeles Lakers. Worthy won 3 NBA Championships in twelve seasons and was a seven-time All-Star. He had many battles with other NBA stars, but one sticks out like a sore thumb. Dennis Rodman was one of Worthy’s greatest foes. In a recent discussion with former […]

Tommy Fury pulled away from KSI with a victory after their six-round boxing matchup. Many questioned the judges after Fury’s victory, given that he had a point deduction and seemed to land fewer clean hits than KSI. However, renowned boxer Tyson Fury, Tommy Fury’s half-brother, was ecstatic with his brother’s win. Tyson Fury celebrating his […]

The KSI-Tommy Fury fight was one for the ages for a variety of reasons. Some viewers found the fight underwhelming given how much the main event was hyped up. However, YouTuber KSI looked impressive with his ability to hit and get through the rounds. Tommy Fury held his own as well. KSI’s reaction after the […]

Logan Paul’s fight against Dillon Danis will be remembered for its anti-climatic start, but dramatic finish. The fight was rather slow in the beginning. Paul seemed to have control while Danis struggled to land hits, but what happened in the boxing ring at the end got everyone in the arena off their feet. Danis attempted […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking for a spark to their NFL season. At 2-2 and 2nd in the AFC West, the Chargers are in a solid position, but they could use some momentum for their Week 6 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The latest developments for LA’s injury list could give them the push […]

The Utah Jazz have a bright future. They traded their star players from recent years and acquired a wealth of young talent and draft assets. One of the most consistent eras in the franchise’s history included All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. The Jazz made the playoffs for several years with the two star players […]

The New York Knicks opened their NBA preseason at Madison Square Garden against the Boston Celtics on Monday, October 9th. The Knicks won 114-107 in a contest where Boston rested their anticipated starters. New York showed some great signs on offense and defense, but there is one area that needs to be addressed before the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are taking on the Denver Broncos in a loaded Thursday Night Football matchup. The Broncos have had an underwhelming season, but their matchup has added fuel due to Steve Smith’s feud with Jerry Jeudy. Smith criticized Jeudy in the past, but now, Jeudy wants nothing to do with him. Smith was […]

The NHL has hockey franchises stationed all around North America. From the East Coast to the West Coast, there are dozens of teams for fans in different locations to choose from. Of course, the league also has several teams in Canada. Recent NHL news has the league mulling the opportunity to play games in Mexico […]

With UFC 294 approaching in late October, the league is busy making plans for its world-renowned fighters. Although the upcoming event will be hosted in Abu Dubai, Dana White has plans for a new exciting venue. The CEO wants to host a grandiose fight at the Las Vegas Sphere at The Venetian, per Pat McAfee. […]

The Utah football program has had an impressive 2022-23 season so far. The Utes are 4-1 and are ranked the 16th-best college football team in the country. One of the major storylines of the team has been QB Cam Rising’s recovery from injury. Utah will take on the Cal football squad Saturday in an exciting […]

Women’s soccer star Ashlyn Harris is filing for divorce from Ali Krieger, Harris’ wife of four years. The USWNT couple have two adopted children together but have decided to call the pairing quits. The reason likely revolves around the excessive amounts of time the couple spent together as soccer teammates, per Page Six. USWNT Ashlyn […]

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS. After giving up a 4-0 lead in Game 2, the Phillies are motivated to execute games with dominance. That is precisely what Bryce Harper did in the latest matchup. Harper hit two home runs, but his most notable one came when the […]

The Orlando Magic opened their NBA preseason campaign against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 16-point win. The Magic look promising after a 2022-23 season where they went 34-48 and missed the Eastern Conference Playoffs. One of Orlando’s bright spots is forward Franz Wagner. The 22-year-old rising star received attention from Pelican forward Larry Nance […]

The Denver Broncos are the center of the latest NFL rumors. The Broncos have had a disappointing start to the NFL football season, sitting at a record of 1-4. Head Coach Sean Payton has a lot to figure out to help the team be competitive again. Many analysts believe Denver will make major trades for […]

Bill Self and the Kansas basketball team avoided major consequences with the recent ruling in the program’s NCAA infractions scandal. The Jayhawks were accused of infractions surrounding an Addidas representative’s involvement with a former recruit. The recruit was allegedly paid to commit to the university. Now, Kansas will continue as normal following a ruling that […]

The Memphis basketball program has faced plenty of adversity in recent times. The Tigers have not gone far in the college basketball postseason for quite a while. More importantly, Memphis secured one of the nation’s top recruits, but unfortunately, the program could just as easily lose him. Class of 2023 recruit Mikey Williams has been […]

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks have dominated college basketball and March Madness for much of recent history. The Kansas basketball program won the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Championship. In 2023, they earned the number 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Their success has not come without controversy, however. The Jayhawks have battled an investigation […]

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a brutal loss against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 of NFL football. The 42-10 loss moved the Cowboys to a 3-2 record. It also has many criticizing Dallas, including Colorado football coach Deion Sanders. Sanders kept it real and acknowledged the Cowboys’ potential but he was not impressed with […]