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The Florida football program faced the Kentucky Wildcats in an intriguing matchup on  Saturday. Coach Billy Napier and the Gators came fresh off a two-game win streak. On the other hand, Kentucky football was undefeated. The Wildcats remained unbeaten, though, beating the Gators 33-14. The loss was disappointing, as Florida upset SEC powerhouse Tennessee just […]

USC football narrowly ousted the Colorado Buffaloes in a 48-41 win. The Trojans’ defense had to work hard to maintain the Colorado football offense. Some believe defensive coordinator Alex Grinch needs to step up his game after giving up some many yards and points. However, head coach Lincoln Riley dispelled rumors with a firm response. […]

The UAB football program took on Tulane in an uphill battle. Blazers Head Coach Trent Dilfer got quite animated during the game, and for good reason. Tulane football was a big enough challenge for the one-win Blazers, but a self-sabotaging play made their lives even harder. Unluckily, referees called an illegal substitution on UAB’s defense […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants was positive for two reasons. The Dodgers got the victory, and Miguel Rojas’ injury scare is less severe than originally thought. Rojas was hit by a pitch on Friday night, inducing a wrist injury that caused him to leave the game early. Fortunately, X-rays […]

Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker was fired for sexual harassment allegations. Tucker, who had been with the Spartans since 2020, now faces mass scrutiny. Tucker claims the sexual conduct between him and a fellow Michigan State football employee was consensual. Therefore, he believes he has been wrongly terminated. However, the Spartans are moving ahead […]

The Baltimore Orioles have had a tough road to the MLB postseason. Over the past few years, the Orioles have endured a tedious rebuild. They entered 2023 having missed the playoffs for six consecutive seasons. But that long journey finally bore success when they clinched a spot in the playoffs on September 17th. Baltimore now […]

During the Colorado-Colorado State game, Travis Hunter suffered a hit from Rams safety Henry Blackburn, leaving Hunter hospitalized. The result was a lacerated liver that caused Hunter to miss two Colorado football games. Nevertheless, Hunter and Blackburn have made amends. The two players have been in communication and even went bowling together. “Both players donated […]

Countless NCAA women’s basketball teams dream of playing during March Madness. The competition and rewards are unmatched. Last year, the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Tournament saw all-time excitement when LSU beat Iowa in the Final Four. ESPN is looking to take that excitement to a new level. The network struck a deal with the […]

Colorado football and head coach Deion Sanders have dealt with the limelight the entire college football season. The pressure and matchups will only get more challenging going forward, as Colorado prepares to face the USC Trojans in Week 5. It appears the stars will be out once again to watch the Buffaloes put on a […]

The NBA is shocked now that Damian Lillard is joining the Milwaukee Bucks. Some players, like Jimmy Butler, are upset at Lillard joining the Eastern Conference powerhouse. However, one of Butler’s teammates is nothing but supportive of Lillard’s next journey. Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro revealed that he is buying Lillard’s new jersey despite being on […]

Shohei Ohtani will be the biggest MLB headline this Fall with his impending free agency. The 29-year-old two-way superstar has spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Angels. Before his elbow injury, Ohtani boasted a 3.14 ERA with 167 strikeouts in 23 starts. As free agency inches closer, several teams, including the Los Angeles […]

Alabama football cornerback Terrion Arnold recently had an interview conducted by ClutchPoints. The discussion covered multiple aspects of Arnold’s football life. Naturally, Head Coach Nick Saban came up during the conversation. Arnold gushed about Saban’s personality and the care he shows to athletes on the team. “I feel what makes him different is most people […]

Damian Lillard is joining Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Milwaukee Bucks after a three-team trade involving the Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers. Stephen A. Smith had a powerful response to Lillard teaming up with Antetokounmpo. Malika Andrews asked Smith to describe the Lillard-Antetokounmpo pairing in one word, via NBA on ESPN. Smith replied, “Lethal.” […]

Damian Lillard is teaming up with Giannis Antetokounmpo after a three-team trade sent Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. After all the bluster about the Miami Heat, Lillard is going to the team that lost to the Heat in last season’s playoffs. Making this all the more interesting is a 2022 tweet that showed Dame’s interest […]

LeBron James was dominant during the 2016 NBA playoffs. After all, James won his third NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers at the conclusion of the 2016 NBA Finals. Stanley Johnson remembers how powerful James’ on-the-court influence was when the Cavs faced the Detroit Pistons in a first-round playoff matchup. “I don’t believe Stan Van […]

The Miami Dolphins are taking the NFL by storm. Their performance has pushed them closer to the top of the league. As the Dolphins continue to grow more potent, however, one Miami player intends to grow more than his football abilities. Tyreek Hill had a conversation with Mike Evans about his retirement plans, and the […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day took exception to college football analyst Lou Holtz for his remarks criticizing the Buckeyes’ physicality. Day put Holtz on blast in a fiery postgame interview after the Notre Dame win. College Gameday host and analyst Rece Davis is concerned with Day’s reaction. “I’m very concerned because of this. I’m […]

Prior to Week 4, college football analyst and former coach Lou Holtz aggressively stood in support of the Notre Dame football program. He boasted about the offensive and defensive greatness of the Fighting Irish, but that was not the issue. Rather, he took a shot at Ohio State and head coach Ryan Day ahead of […]

The Oregon Ducks blew out the Colorado Buffaloes in a highly anticipated matchup last Saturday. Before the game, Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning made fiery comments to motivate his team. “[We’re] rooted in substance, not flash. Today, we talk with our pads. You talk with your helmet, every moment. The Cinderella story is over. […]

On Saturday, Ohio State beat Notre Dame in thrilling fashion. The Buckeyes trailed late in the fourth quarter but scored a last-second touchdown. Chip Traynaum sealed the deal with a one-yard run that literally left one second on the clock. Ohio State football is highly regarded, as it is ranked the sixth-best college football team […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday Night and avoided further scrutiny that their early season woes have brought. Head Coach Nick Saban, however, did not hold back his criticism of an unsuccessful play during the game. After blocking a punt, Alabama football had the ball on the one-yard line. Instead […]