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The Las Vegas Raiders continue their quest of coaching hires, bringing back defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, after his previous three seasons with the organization. Head coach Pete Carroll’s transition will take another positive turn, with familiarity returning to the defense. The Raiders are working on a deal to bring Graham back as defensive coordinator, per […]

The Golden State Warriors are hoping to make something happen with their roster at the NBA trade deadline on February 6, but that could mean saying farewell to their first-round pick. Leading up to Thursday, the Warriors sit on the fence of competition for an arduous run to the playoffs at 23-23. Head coach Steve […]

It’s never too early for March Madness predictions. In fact, there’s only one month remaining until NCAA basketball conference tournaments get underway. Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas has made one his first claims before the mayhem begins. There’s a certain charm and excitement about the SEC this season, and Bilas’ claim on the […]

The Green Bay Packers struck gold when the New York Giants let All-Pro veteran safety Xavier McKinney walk in free agency last offseason. The Giants had an opportunity to match the offer that McKinney received from the Packers, but the organization ultimately decided that the price was too high. After putting together a strong first […]

The Chicago Bears are looking to quickly find Caleb Williams some offensive line help. What better resource than the NFL Draft, which gives the option to continue building young assets around the second-year quarterback? Williams took 68 sacks last season, so it’s likely that the organization is prepared to take a thorough look at some […]

Ahead of the 2025 Senior Bowl, quarterback Jaxson Dart addressed the coaching leadership of Cleveland Browns assistant coach Bubba Ventrone, and the effect that he’s had on him and the American team during practice this week. “This was a no-brainer for me, and I am sure a lot of the guys that come here just […]

JJ Redick returned to the city where he spent the two best scoring seasons of his playing career. The Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers meet up on Tuesday, as Redick coaches against his former franchise. He averaged 17.6 points on 40.7 percent shooting from behind the arc through the 2017-18 and 2018-19 campaigns. Redick […]

As the hype train continues for Oregon football’s Dillon Gabriel ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year showcased his elite skill set during Senior Bowl practice on Tuesday. Gabriel, who finished No. 3 in the Heisman voting last season, is taking advantage of the extra exposure before the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield’s brilliant 2024-25 campaign ended in dismay, but his performances have helped him get his second Pro Bowl nod, replacing rookie standout Jayden Daniels, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Daniels earned the third-most fan votes (242,352). Daniels, who is coming off a NFC Championship appearance for the […]

Piling on the list of losses for Georgia football, the program has received an update on one of its top offensive linemen from the 2024-25 campaign. Monroe Freeling is expected to miss or be limited in the first part of spring drills this offseason, due to shoulder surgery, per Jake Rowe of On3 Sports. Freeling […]

There wasn’t much else Paul Skenes could have done in his dominant rookie season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. But the great ones always find new ways to maximize their talent. Skenes finished the 2023-24 campaign with a 11-3 record, a 1.96 ERA and 170 strikeouts. He is already back at the office looking at what […]

As the Chicago Bears look to change the narrative in the NFC South next season, newly-hired head coach Ben Johnson is already fielding questions on how the offense will look, under his innovative leadership. Johnson, who has been one of the coveted names among free agent head coaches for months, wasted no time getting back […]

Toronto Raptors’ Scottie Barnes is having a marvelous season, and it’s not going unnoticed by the fans. The 2022 Rookie of the Year has now become the star of the franchise, and one of the NBA’s brightest young players. Fans have embraced Barnes, despite rumors leading up to the trade deadline that the Raptors could […]

Patrick Mahomes’ controversial flop from the AFC Divisional Round has clouded what was otherwise a spectacular performance for the Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes addressed the viral social media moment during the Divisional Round matchup, saying he “probably shouldn’t have done that.” For insight on the Chiefs’ AFC title matchup against the Bills, listen below: The […]

The Golden State Warriors fell to the Sacramento Kings 123-117 on Wednesday night. Already battling a slew of injuries in the first part of the season, the Warriors lost Kevon Looney midway through the game due to an illness. Looney has been playing well for Golden State. The team is 2-0 in his last five […]

The Detroit Lions offseason has officially begun, showed appreciation for their offensive and defensive coordinator in the wake of their departures from the organization. Ben Johnson was hired to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears earlier this week, while Aaron Glenn was hired by the New York Jets on Wednesday. The Lions […]

It’s hard to make winning look as easy as Kansas City Chiefs’ Andy Reid does, but for the 26-year head coach, evidently it comes with a price. Reid hit a historic milestone in the team’s 23-14 win over the Houston Texans last Saturday in the AFC Divisional, securing 300 career wins as a HC (including […]

Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey took an unexpected shot at NFL play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, during a press conference on Wednesday. It started more as a response to a question about Tom Brady’s inclusion on the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders Divisional Round broadcast. “I don’t care who they put on,” he said, then added, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ season is over, but star quarterback Joe Burrow is still dealing with personal distress that hit last month, following the burglary that took place at his Ohio home. Earlier this month, four Chilean nationals who authorities believe played a part were taken into custody, per TMZ Sports. Identified as Alexander Chavez, Bastian […]

Philadelphia Phillies great Jimmy Rollins fell short of the 75 percent of votes needed for the 2025 Hall of Fame. In the BBWAA election on Tuesday, former Phillies reliever Billy Wagner earned an entry with 82.5 percent of votes. Rollins, who’s had one of the most decorated careers at the shortstop position in baseball history, […]

Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham is staring down the first All-Star selection of his young career. Averaging 24.4 points, 9.4 assists and 6.5 rebounds, the No. 1 overall pick in 2021 is having a breakout season, and looks to have a good chance at seeing his name selected as an NBA All-Star Game starter, or reserve […]

One of the greatest players in Seattle Mariners history has officially punched his ticket to Cooperstown. Following a near-unanimous vote, Ichiro Suzuki has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. With a career that traveled over 19 years, apart of three different clubs (Mariners, New York Yankees and Miami Marlins), Suzuki is one of […]

There’s a new quarterback king in the Ohio State football history books, following the program’s ninth national championship victory on Monday. Will Howard, the senior transfer from Kansas State, solidified his OSU legacy by throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns. Howard’s performance in the 34-23 win over Notre Dame set a new College Football […]

As four teams remain in the NFL playoffs, the Las Vegas Raiders have already shifted into offseason mode. Uncertainty surrounding their quarterback situation continues to be the primary focus, as they experimented with three different options last year. Now they will decide between moving into a direction of a veteran, or significant draft pick. Following […]

The Washington Commanders have been fueled by determination in the 2024-25 NFL playoffs. After knocking off the NFC’s No. 1 seed in Saturday’s Divisional Round matchup, the Commanders move on to the title. Dan Quinn will coach in the NFC championship for the first time since taking the Atlanta Falcons there in 2017. It hasn’t […]

The Houston Texans’ playoff run ended with a 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. The game took an interesting turn, when Texans’ star defensive end Will Anderson was called for a roughing the passer on a 3rd-and-8 incompletion from Patrick Mahomes. In the aftermath of the penalty, and the additional calls, there […]

In what could wind up being a huge splash for Wake Forest football this offseason, the program’s new head coach Jake Dickert has gotten quarterback help with the transfer portal decision of Charlotte’s Deshawn Purdie. The announcement was made on Friday, per ESPN’s Max Olson. “Charlotte transfer QB Deshawn Purdie has committed to Wake Forest. […]

The impeccable voice of NCAA hoops Dick Vitale is back. Vitale is making his long-awaited return to the broadcast booth in Duke basketball and Wake Forest’s matchup on January 25. The Hall of Fame will complete his first on-air call since April 2023, via ESPN PR. “Awesome, baby!” Welcome back, @DickieV! The Hall of Fame […]

One of Texas football’s top offensive players from the 2024-25 campaign is set to enter the transfer portal. Tight end Amari Niblack announced his decision on Friday, according to CBS Sports. Niblack hauled in five receptions for 33 yards  over nine appearances during his junior Longhorns season. A top 100 recruit in the 2022 class, […]

The Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers’ storied rivalry has penned itself another entertaining chapter. Following the Pacers’ 111-100 victory on Thursday, things got chippy, and led to Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart throwing some comedic shade at Myles Turner. Stewart, always on the frontlines in the heat of an on-court battle, couldn’t hold in his humorous […]

Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby has a hunch about the Detroit Lions’ Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. It appears that the four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher’s message is clear, centering around Commanders’ rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. “You see how Detroit’s been playing,” Crosby said. “As of recent, everyone talked about […]

MLB Network’s The Shredder announced their top-10 list from last season, with Jose Altuve making yet another appearance, and receiving a Hall of Fame endorsement as he continues his Houston Astros career. “Jose Altuve is a perennial top-10 selection. 11 times on this list. Five times at No. 1. Altuve played 153 games last year, […]

The Green Bay Packers lost their NFC Wild Card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles 22-10 last week. Injuries played a big factor, and their top cornerback Jaire Alexander’s presence could’ve made a difference. Alexander has been sidelined since the end of October with a knee injury, and despite rumblings of him leaving the Packers this […]

The Houston Texans have moved on to the AFC Divisional round in the 2024-25 NFL playoffs, but they have a bigger task awaiting in the Kansas City Chiefs. CJ Stroud is ready for a redemption shot against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, after the Texans lost 27-19 on December 21. “You definitely have to go […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to keep Jonathan Kuminga before the NBA trade deadline, and his recent injury update should spark a little bit of joy for the fans. Kuminga injured his ankle during the Warriors’ 121-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4. In what initially appeared to be a three-week absence, […]

As the NBA trade deadline looms, the Philadelphia 76ers’ season is gradually trending in the wrong direction. Following a 15-24 start, the initial expectations to make a deep playoff run have gone from bad to worse, with injuries and unmet performance goals from certain members of the roster. Sunday’s 104-99 loss to the Orlando Magic […]

Leading up to the New York Knicks’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, star center Karl-Anthony Towns was seen walking into Wells Fargo Center with a Philadelphia Eagles sweater, and the NYC sports faithful didn’t appreciate it. Though the Knicks were not playing at Madison Square Garden, the fans still took to social media to express […]

Penn State football’s next NFL star in the making is ready for the NFL Draft. Abdul Carter, who is projected as a top-10 pick, dreams to be drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. He’s expected to be one of the first defensive players off the board. “Yeah, for sure; playing for the Eagles would definitely be […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are bracing for another cold playoff atmosphere with the Los Angeles Rams coming to town for an NFC Divisional matchup. Following linebacker Nakobe Dean’s knee injury in the Eagles’ 22-10 Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers, the organization has made a depth move on the offensive side of the football, […]