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Ahead of Notre Dame football’s appearance in the national championship, the Fighting Irish have taken time to reflect on the huge Orange Bowl victory over Penn State. For Mitch Jeter, the game-winning heroics have stayed with him. Jeter connected on a 41-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining, to give Notre Dame the 27-24 win […]

A “players coach” is something of a rarity in the modern NFL, but it appears that Minnesota Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell has met the criteria. The Vikings reached the NFC playoffs for the second time since O’Connell took over as head coach in 2022. Veteran cornerback Shaq Griffin sees clear similarities between O’Connell’s ability as a […]

After popping up at No. 3 in the latest top-25 rankings, Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer reveals that the team could be without one of their best frontcourt players, following a recent injury update. Blue Devils forward Maliq Brown, the team’s steals leader behind Cooper Flagg, will “miss weeks” after suffering a knee sprain, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are strapping themselves in for a turbulent offseason. Following their 28-14 Wild Card loss to the Baltimore Ravens, questions have been raised about Mike Tomlin’s future as the Steelers’ head coach. One of the recent rumors has been a potential idea to trade Tomlin. While it’s not completely out of the realm […]

The Washington Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in their NFC Wild Card matchup on Sunday. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was noticeably thrilled for his squad and the fanbase after the game, earning the franchise’s first playoff victory since 2006. Zane Gonzalez drilled a 37-yard kick to give Washington the late lead as […]

Duke basketball continues to be buoyed by Cooper Flagg’s brilliance on the court. The Blue Devils defeated Notre Dame 86-78 in Saturday’s ACC contest, and the star guard put on another historic display. Flagg tallied 42 points, breaking both the ACC and Duke freshman scoring records while marking the highest single-game point total for a […]

It’s been another wondrous start for Alabama basketball, as the Crimson Tide sit No. 5 in the country at 13-2 and undefeated in the SEC. Head coach Nate Oats didn’t hold back when discussing his team’s success, ahead of a huge matchup with No. 10 Texas A&M on Saturday. “We’re hard-playing, play fast, take a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has addressed the altercation between Jusuf Nurkic and Naji Marshall from the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks matchup on December 27. The heated exchange between Nurkic and Marshall led to a fight and ejection of both players. The NBA suspended Nurkic for three games, and Marshall for four games. […]

Ohio State football moves on to the national championship, following a 28-14 Cotton Bowl victory over Texas. In a game that surprisingly turned into a hard-fought, defensive battle, the two featured quarterbacks on each side of the field in Will Howard and Quinn Ewers was the ultimate storyline. Howard completed 24-of-33 passes for 289 yards, […]

The college football transfer portal received a stunning shake-up announcement that former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck plans to play for a new program in 2025. After much speculation over Beck entering the NFL Draft in April, it appears that the senior will look to potentially play one more collegiate season, with Ohio State football and […]

Vanderbilt football’s offseason has been encouraging, and after the recent status of starting quarterback Diego Pavia receiving a positive shift for 2025, the program looks to make a serious run as contenders. Along with the expected return of Pavia, the Commodores learned on Thursday that they will have their star tight end Eli Stowers, following […]

As the early stages of the offseason ramps up for the franchises that missed the 2024-25 NFL playoffs, and speculation continues over the recent head coaching vacancies, the Las Vegas Raiders are the latest to snag the spotlight. The franchise parted ways with Antonio Pierce on Tuesday, following the head coach’s 4-13 finish in his […]

As speculation heats up in the San Francisco 49ers’ search for a new defensive coordinator, there seems to be fluctuation in who the franchise prefers to hire in 2025. Among the potential candidates has been former 49ers’ defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, who helped shape the defense into one of the most formidable units in football […]

Victor Wembanyama is impressing both on and off the court, enthralling San Antonio Spurs fans with his inordinate skill set. That includes his pre-game fashion. Ahead of the Spurs’ matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Wembanyama turned many social media heads with his pre-game outfit, walking into Fiserv Forum. And the avid followers of […]

UConn basketball lost a close 68-66 battle against Villanova on Wednesday, as the Huskies couldn’t finish the job after multiple opportunities missed down the stretch. Head coach Dan Hurley was disappointed after the game but expressed a great deal of optimism about the team going forward. “Really hard-fought game,” Hurley said via Aaron Bracy of Big […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers brace for their AFC Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, fans are starting to wonder about the availability of Justin Fields in the offense, and whether or not the team plans to use the speedy quarterback in the NFL playoffs. “It’s no stone left unturned,” Steelers offensive coordinator […]

It appears that USC football is making more waves in the transfer portal following a Las Vegas Bowl victory over Texas A&M to end the year. Head coach Lincoln Riley bolstered the offensive line on Wednesday, picking up former Syracuse center J’Ondre Reed. Reed, a 6-foot-3, 315-pound senior announced his commitment to the Trojans in […]

The San Francisco 49ers hope to pick up the pieces this offseason, after a nightmarish 2024-25 NFL campaign. Head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed recent questions about potential candidates to become the team’s next defensive coordinator on Wednesday. “I feel there’s some options out there I feel like would be a better option for where we […]

It was another rocking night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, as Duke basketball (13-2) continued its path to March through the visiting Pittsburgh Panthers 76-47, led by star freshman Cooper Flagg. Flagg capped off his streak of dominance with his sixth double-double of the season, and he erupted the crowd in signature fashion: A swift defensive […]

The New York Giants’ season came to a close last Sunday, following a 20-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in a meaningless Week 18. The franchise now shifts gears into offseason mode, and one of the first things on the docket of priorities, which is the 2025 NFL Draft. Finishing 3-14, the Giants get the […]

The Baltimore Ravens will face the Pittsburgh Steelers for the third time in the 2024-25 campaign, and now, it’s win or go home with their season series tied 1-1. Ahead of the AFC Wild Card clash, the Ravens’ latest update on star wide receiver Zay Flowers has heightened concerns about his availability for the playoffs. […]

Oregon football’s excellent season clearly didn’t have the storybook ending that many fans wanted, after falling 41-21 to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. But one of their star players will be back in the green and yellow for his senior campaign. Wide receiver Evan Stewart will be returning for one more year, despite drawing […]

The Indianapolis Colts will need to fix their issues over the offseason, and it could begin with the coaching staff. The Colts’ chances for a playoff appearance vanished in Week 17 when they were defeated 45-33 by the New York Giants. There will be discussions about the futures of general manager Chris Ballard and head […]

It has been a great start to 2025 for Duke basketball. The Blue Devils thrashed SMU 89-62 in their first game without head coach Jon Scheyer on the sidelines. In Scheyer’s absence due to an illness, which kept him from making the trip to Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas, it was acting head coach Chris […]

The Baltimore Ravens secured the AFC North crown for the second consecutive season with a 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in their fourth-straight loss, leaving the playoff window still open for the Bengals. While the Steelers had arguably the toughest stretch of matchups in […]

The Buffalo Bills have their sights set on the AFC playoffs, but will conclude the 2024-25 regular season against the New England Patriots in Week 18. Leading up to the clash between the division rivals, the Bills have announced some key injury updates. The team elevated offensive lineman Will Clapp and defensive end Casey Toohill […]

Aaron Rodgers’ tenure with the New York Jets has been a cavalcade of high expectations, injuries and off-field hysteria. It appears that his presence as franchise quarterback has been a far cry from the vision that former general manager Joe Douglas had when they landed Rodgers via a trade with the Green Bay Packers two […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are rolling into the 2024-25 NFL postseason as the AFC’s top seed at 15-1. Their franchise player in Patrick Mahomes has been leading the charge despite injury concerns and very little rest. As the starting QB for the team with the best record in football, Mahomes’ recent snub from the Pro […]

Head coach Doug Pederson is quite aware that his seat at the helm is in jeopardy following the Jacksonville Jaguars’ brutal 2024-25 season. Sitting at 4-12, the Jaguars head into their final game with an open mindset. Rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has been one of the lone bright spots, so he’ll be the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance to bounce back in Week 18, and end their three-game losing skid after receiving a positive injury report on Thursday. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (knee) and quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal) are off the injury report and good to go Saturday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cornerback Donte Jackson (back) […]

The Cleveland Browns should admittedly have nowhere to go but up, following a disappointing 2024-25 campaign. While it’s anyone’s best guess as to what the organization will do over the offseason, Myles Garrett’s recent comments suggest that the Browns may not fully hit the reset button just yet. “We got those guys right there leading […]

The transfer portal decisions of USC football’s Zachariah and Zion Branch have stretched into 2025. Following visits to Georgia and Arizona State, the former Trojans could choose their next program sooner rather than later. The talented duo will consider joining the Miami football program, following their visit announcement on Thursday, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Zachariah […]

Ohio State football found the ultimate redemption in their Rose Bowl matchup against Oregon. After the Buckeyes stormed through the first quarter with a 14-0 lead, they kept the foot on the gas for the rest of the game, walking away with the convincing 41-21 win. Head coach Ryan Day had his team prepared, and […]

The New York Jets are coming off a crushing loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. Much of the attention has reverted to the personnel and organizational issues they experienced in earlier weeks. They were without one of their most valuable defensive players in Haason Reddick for a large chunk of the disappointing 2024-25 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have gotten themselves back on the road to another Super Bowl, and yet, there remains some speculation over whether or not they will be able to finish the job. NFL legend and FOX NFL Kickoff’s Terry Bradshaw is firm in his stance that there will not be a three-peat. After Patrick […]

The Minnesota Vikings have earned a chance to play for the NFC’s top seed and the coveted bye week, after defeating the Green Bay Packers in Week 17 for their ninth consecutive win. Vikings defensive back Cam Bynum led the team in another turnover celebration, following a Josh Jacobs fumble to begin the game. Bynum […]

The Nebraska football program is losing another one of their best playmakers to the transfer portal. Wide receiver Isaiah Neyor announced his decision to transfer on Friday, per Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247 Sports and CBS Sports. He led Nebraska in receiving touchdowns with 455 yards on 34 catches for five touchdowns in […]

North Carolina football is set for the Fenway Bowl against UConn on Saturday, but it looks like the program’s new head coach won’t be in attendance. Bill Belichick is respectfully keeping the 2024-25 Tar Heels at arm’s length until they conclude their season. “I think it’s been really exciting,” UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham told […]

The Alamo Bowl will feature the epic finale of Colorado football’s best offensive weapons before they begin prepping for the NFL. While Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter spearhead the 2025 draft class, Sanders spoke highly of his remaining wide receivers in the pecking order, per RK on X, formerly Twitter. He led things off with […]