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The Winnipeg Jets are on the verge of losing in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in the last five seasons, but they could have one of their best players back in Nikolaj Ehlers for a do-or-die Game 5 in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights on Thursday. Ehlers […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and with the offseason now beginning to take shape, team president Tim Connelly and head coach Chris Finch have expressed their desire to re-sign pending free agent Naz Reid. Connelly said on Thursday that he wants Reid to […]

Just days after announcing his intentions to leave Notre Dame and enter the NCAA transfer portal, Tyler Buchner is headed south to the Alabama Crimson Tide, he revealed on Thursday. “My time at Notre Dame allowed me to grow and develop as a football player while building lifelong friendships that were forged under fire,” Buchner […]

The Dallas Stars are one win away from advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday night — and they could have a crucial piece of their team back as Joe Pavelski is a game-time decision for the contest. Pavelski hasn’t played since getting absolutely destroyed by Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had their backs against the wall on Wednesday night, but found a way to force a Game 6 after a convincing 116-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers — and that was no thanks to Dillon Brooks. Brooks scored a measly eight points and added two rebounds over 29 minutes on the […]

Kevon Looney has been excellent for the Golden State Warriors in their first-round series against the Sacramento Kings, helping his team open up a 3-2 series lead with an opportunity to close it out in Game 6 on Friday — and Draymond Green has been taking notice. “Kevon has become like an Andre Igoudala, a […]

Jimmy Butler took no prisoners in the Miami Heat’s first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks, playing out of his mind to lead his No. 8 seed to the second-round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. It’s the first time an 8th seed has advanced past the first round since 2012. And he also took no prisoners […]

New York Jets’ newest quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be playing on the minimum salary in 2023, but after the Green Bay Packers converted his 2023 option bonus to 2024 salary, he will be set for a big payday next season. “It appears the Packers converted Aaron Rodgers’ $58.3M 2023 option bonus into 2024 salary, which […]

The blockbuster trade that finally sent Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets was made official on Wednesday — and Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wished his former quarterback well. “We are eternally grateful for all that Aaron gave the Packers the last 18 years,” said Gutekunst. “While he undoubtedly […]

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Michael Busch was called up by the team on Tuesday — and he made the most of his MLB debut, notching his first big-league hit in his first game and reaching base twice. Busch spoke about the emotions of playing with the big league club after the Dodgers’ 8-7 win […]

Ohio State superstar quarterback CJ Stroud has received criticism ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft after reportedly scoring poorly on his S2 cognition testing — but the top signal-caller isn’t phased by the alleged score. “I’m not a test taker,” Stroud shot back, according to the Charlotte Observer’s Scott Fowler. “I play football. At the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks were stunned by the Miami Heat in Game 4 on Monday night, losing 119-114 and setting up a must-win game at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. The Greek superstar required IV fluids after the loss, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday. “He went through a lot just to be […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made a massive move on Wednesday that has nothing to do with Damian Lillard — the organization will begin operating a NBA G League franchise during the 2023-24 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With the move, the Phoenix Suns become the last National Basketball Association squad without a minor league […]

Trae Young absolutely carried the Atlanta Hawks to a Game 6 after a 38-point masterclass in Tuesday night’s road victory over the Boston Celtics — and the game will push Janet Jackson’s scheduled concert at State Farm Arena back a night after the venue double booked the two events. Young shared a hilarious message for […]

Texas Longhorns star running back Bijan Robinson is expected to be a top-10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, and could be drafted No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN. “Many around the league believe the Texas running back could go as high as No. 8 overall to the Falcons, where […]

The Tennessee Titans are one step closer to securing the largest public price tag for an NFL stadium after the Metro Nashville City Council approved the vote early on Wednesday morning, according to Associated Press. “A vote this morning from the Metro Nashville City Council means the Titans have cleared the last hurdle for $1.2B […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night, losing 136-130 to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 at the Footprint Center. When asked about his longtime teammate after Game 4, Durant explained that “When [Russell Westbrook is] retired, people are really gonna tell the […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics were unable to close out their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, losing a nailbiter in front of the home crowd at TD Garden and sending the series back to Georgia for Game 6. Tatum was not happy with the late-game technical foul he was assessed […]

The Boston Bruins have the opportunity to be the first team to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night — and they could have their captain Patrice Bergeron back for a potential series clinching Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. Bergeron is expected to return on Wednesday after not […]

It took months of legwork and endless media speculation, but Aaron Rodgers is finally a New York Jet — general manager Joe Douglas explained what finally got the trade completed at the team’s pre-NFL Draft press conference on Tuesday. The pick swap in Round 1 from 13 to 15 was “one of the last things […]

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner is entering the NCAA transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel — but that doesn’t guarantee he will be leaving the program in 2023. “Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal,” wrote Thamel on Tuesday. “He enters with a willingness to return to […]

Although it’s been widely reported that either Alabama’s Bryce Young or Ohio State’s CJ Stroud will be selected by the Carolina Panthers with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Kentucky’s Will Levis is disrupting the sportsbooks. After already surpassing Stroud as the betting favorite to be the No. 2 overall pick of […]

Crimson Tide transfer Jaykwon Walton will no longer play for Alabama Basketball after he was arrested in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night, according to TMZ Sports. Walton was reportedly booked for possession of marijuana, just three months after former Tide guard Darius Miles was arrested in the same area following allegations he was involved in the […]

The Colorado Avalanche could be without one of the game’s best defenseman for a pivotal Game 5 as Cale Makar will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for a late hit on Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann on Monday night. “Colorado’s Cale Makar will have a hearing today for Interference against […]

Playoff Jimmy Butler was in full effect on Monday night, as the Miami Heat superstar led his team to a 119-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks — and Skip Bayless used the opportunity to throw a savage shot at longtime Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson. “If only Phil Jackson could see […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has a sprained lateral collateral ligament, one of the ligaments inside the knee, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark. “Source confirms Joel Embiid has a sprained LCL. He may have to wear a brace for the knee when he returns,” wrote Clark on Tuesday. “There is some hope that […]

Things were looking great for the New York Rangers after winning the first two games of their opening round series on the road against the New Jersey Devils, but after back-to-back disappointing home losses to knot the series at two, it now becomes a best of three headed back to Newark. Rangers coach Gerard Gallant […]

Austin Reaves was excellent for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, scoring a team-high 23 points to help his squad take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies — and the fans at Crypto.com Arena took notice. Reaves was showered with ‘MVP’ chants multiple times as he took the floor. The guard had […]

LeBron James was him on Monday night, scoring the first 20-20 of his 20-year career and leading his Los Angeles Lakers to a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies — and his teammates took notice after the victory. As James made his way around the locker room after a crucial 117-111 overtime win […]

Filip Gustavsson has been absolutely excellent for the Minnesota Wild in their first-round series against the Dallas Stars, sporting a pristine 1.71 goals-against average and .941 save percentage over three games heading into a crucial Game 5 on Tuesday night. After being traded from the Ottawa Senators to the State of Hockey last July, he […]

Michigan Wolverines wide receiver AJ Henning will be entering the NCAA’s transfer portal, he announced on social media on Monday. “I would like to thank God for the blessings and opportunities bestowed upon me at the University of Michigan!” the 21-year-old tweeted. “I appreciate Coach Harbaugh and his staff for the opportunity to play for […]

After Shaquille O’Neal called Angel Reese the greatest athlete in LSU history, the 20-year-old was flattered — but she doesn’t think she’s quite there yet. “Angel Reese is probably the greatest athlete ever to come out of LSU Sports,” O’Neal said on The Big Podcast two weeks ago. It was a bold claim for the […]

It might be the first ever playoff series for the Seattle Kraken, but that doesn’t mean they should be taken lightly — not at all, according to Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon. “It’s a really great team. This is definitely the hardest first round I’ve been in, I think,” MacKinnon said when asked for his […]

The New York Islanders were in close to must-win territory in Game 4 of their first-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes — and after losing 5-2 on Sunday afternoon and going down 3-1 in the series, the team criticized the refereeing. The Isles took four first-period penalties, and the Hurricanes capitalized on a 5-on-3 that […]

The Boston Bruins took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Florida Panthers after winning Game 4 on the road on Sunday, and after goaltender Linus Ullmark nearly fought Matthew Tkachuk, Bruins coach Jim Montgomery had high praise for his starting goaltender. “I love it,” Montgomery said of his goalie after the game. “He’s all-in.” […]

The Edmonton Oilers were staring down a potential 3-1 series hole on Sunday night after falling behind by three goals, but after making two separate comebacks on the road, Zach Hyman sealed a crucial overtime win for his team in Game 4. Hyman scored at 10:39 of overtime as the Oilers potentially saved their season […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown removed his mask during the second quarter of his team’s crucial Game 4 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday — and the different look was a huge factor for the 26-year-old in the victory. “Maybe it was all in my head, but I just needed a different look,” Brown […]

Michael Malone’s Denver Nuggets were unable to complete the sweep on Sunday night in Minnesota, despite erasing a 12-point deficit in the final 2:52 of Game 4. Malone was not happy with his team’s play after the 114-108 overtime loss. “The hardest thing to stomach about this game is that we were unwilling and unable […]

The Baltimore Ravens still haven’t come to an agreement with Lamar Jackson, mere weeks after making the signing of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. official. There’s “no indication whatsoever that Jackson is any closer to agreeing to terms than he was before OBJ became a Raven,” wrote Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio on Monday morning. […]