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Matt LaFleur would never admit it at the podium, but everyone inside Lambeau Field knows what is at stake this week, on the scoreboard and in the budding petty war between head coaches. When Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson was introduced in January, he praised Dan Campbell and Kevin O’Connell before slipping in a line […]

Two starts into the Shedeur Sanders era, the Cleveland Browns are still learning what they have in their rookie quarterback. Around the league, the early evaluations are cautious but optimistic for the Cleveland quarterback. However, NFL insiders are noting both progress and the reality that Sanders remains a developmental passer on a struggling offense. Executives […]

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown did not mince words after Tuesday’s 123-117 loss to the Boston Celtics, placing responsibility squarely on his team’s crumbling discipline and calling out Karl-Anthony Towns for helping swing the momentum in a game New York once controlled. For nearly a quarter, the Knicks looked like the best version […]

Draymond Green did not pause when asked whether the Golden State Warriors could take any moral victories from a 124-112 loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The 19-year Warriors veteran shook his head and answered the way only he can. “Hell nah,” Green said bluntly when speaking to the media postgame. Golden State […]

Coastal Carolina fired head coach Tim Beck. It ends a turbulent three-year tenure marked by sharp regression and a string of lopsided losses that overshadowed early optimism for the program. Beck finished 20-18 after taking over the Chanticleers in December 2022. It was his first college head-coaching role after more than three decades as an […]

The Los Angeles Clippers reached a breaking point as another collapse left head coach Tyronn Lue without solutions and likely without much more time. A 114-110 loss to a shorthanded Dallas Mavericks team dropped the Clippers to 5-15 and intensified pressure on a franchise spiraling far faster than anyone expected. Dallas was without nearly every […]

Cooper Flagg delivered more than a historic night against the L.A. Clippers. He also drew an honest assessment from Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, whose postgame breakdown revealed exactly how the Dallas rookie managed one of the most impressive performances ever recorded by an eighteen-year-old. Flagg scored 35 points in the Mavericks’ 114-110 win over the […]

Indiana needed someone to steady a season that has been defined by injuries, close losses, and frustration. On Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Pascal Siakam finally delivered the moment the Pacers had been chasing. Siakam drilled a fading jumper with one-tenth of a second left to lift Indiana to a 103-101 win over the Chicago […]

Minnesota’s search for more stability at quarterback took a major turn when former Cal commit Brady Palmer announced his decision to join the Golden Gophers. The commitment comes only days before early national signing day and gives Minnesota an important late-cycle victory at a position the Minnesota staff has worked aggressively to reinforce. Palmer had […]

Oregon State’s push into a new era under head coach JaMarcus Shepard began with a difficult roster setback. Junior tight end Riley Williams entered the transfer portal, giving the Beavers their first departure since hiring Shepard to lead the program. Williams is open to a return, according to reports. But his decision underscores the uncertainty […]

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson has built a career on playmaking and poise, but the Ravens star has now reached a low point he has never experienced. For the first time in his eight seasons, Jackson has gone three straight games without a touchdown pass and has failed to complete at least 60 percent of his […]

The Kansas City Chiefs find themselves in a dangerous place after another close loss that again highlighted the same glaring issue that has plagued them all season. Their 31-28 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving dropped them to an even 6-6 record and pushed them outside the AFC playoff picture for the first time […]

Arkansas left Durham with another missed opportunity and a clear message from coach John Calipari. The Razorbacks have to figure out how to finish games. That issue again overshadowed stretches of promising play in an 80-71 loss to fourth-ranked Duke. The Razorbacks jumped to an early lead and traded blows with the Blue Devils throughout […]

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has never been shy about praising his point guards, but his recent comparison of Jeremy Fears Jr. to a good quarterback carried a heavier weight than usual. Izzo’s message was simple. Championship teams need strong decision makers, and he believes Fears is becoming exactly that for the Spartans. "Good quarterbacks […]

Pete Carroll arrived with the Las Vegas Raiders with the hope of providing instant credibility to a Raiders franchise desperate for stability. Eleven months later, the growing belief around the league is that the veteran coach could be a one-and-done figure for the Raiders. A run of staff firings and a season that has spiraled […]

Cole Kmet delivered one of the most memorable explanations of the Chicago Bears’ season when he mentioned SpongeBob while praising quarterback Caleb Williams. The tight end referenced the cartoon character to highlight how far Williams has come in his command of the offense. For Kmet, it was the simplest way to show the difference between […]

The Minnesota Vikings enter Week 13 carrying a question that has hovered over the franchise since spring and now sits at the center of their season. Why did they ever let Sam Darnold go? The answer feels more complicated by the week, and the consequences seem much clearer for the Vikings. Darnold returns to Minnesota […]

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine made a strong offseason push to convince the Kings to pursue a trade for Atlanta star Trae Young, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The attempt never gained real traction. But it added another layer to Sacramento’s ongoing search for long-term direction during a season defined by frustration and uncertainty. […]

The Detroit Pistons have surged into the Eastern Conference picture with a start that has stunned the league, yet their early rise has done little to accelerate the possibility of a major trade for Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen. The forward is widely viewed as a dream target for Detroit. But multiple obstacles stand in […]

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell continues to face intense scrutiny as the Seminoles navigate another uneven season, and his recent comments about the program’s direction have only added weight to the growing uncertainty. After a 21-11 loss at NC State that dropped Florida State to 5-6 overall and 2-6 in the ACC, Norvell was […]

LSU fans made their priorities clear as the Tigers closed out a narrow 13-10 win over Western Kentucky. With the final minutes ticking away inside Tiger Stadium, students turned the focus from the field to the future by chanting “We want Kiffin”. It’s another step in a public push for LSU to hire Ole Miss […]

The Cleveland Browns are heading into Week 12 with a mix of anticipation and mild amusement. Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is preparing for his first NFL start against the Las Vegas Raiders. The fifth-round pick earned plenty of praise outside of Berea this week for doing what the Browns expected him to do since the […]

The Green Bay Packers received a meaningful practice update on Josh Jacobs as the team moves through Week 12 preparations. The starting running back remained limited by a knee injury that forced him out of last week’s win over the New York Giants, but Green Bay believes he still has a chance to suit up […]

The Cleveland Browns made a significant move to stabilize their defensive front by signing defensive end Alex Wright to a three-year contract worth thirty-three million dollars. The deal includes 21 million dollars in guaranteed money, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O Dare, who confirmed the agreement to ESPN. The extension keeps one […]

Alabama found the jolt it needed Wednesday night in Chicago, and it came from a player who had not taken the floor in any of the Crimson Tide’s first three regular-season games. Sophomore forward Keitenn Bristow made his debut in a 90-86 win over Illinois and delivered an impact that both head coaches said changed […]

UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley did not hold back after No. 3 UConn fell 71 to 67 to No. 4 Arizona in a game that tested the Huskies physically and mentally. “We got punked,” Hurley said. “It’s going to be a bad film session coming out of here. There’s a street fight going on in […]

The New Orleans Saints made a significant move this week as the team released veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks after failing to complete what would have been a historic trade. Cooks was viewed as one of the most intriguing names on the market since a deadline deal would have made him the first player in […]

Virginia Tech introduced James Franklin as its new head football coach, marking a significant shift for a program searching for renewed direction. Franklin arrives in Blacksburg with a clear plan and familiar support as Franklin begins assembling a staff that already reflects his long-established approach to building a winning culture. Franklin has begun bringing trusted […]

The New England Patriots continue to monitor the status of running back Rhamondre Stevenson as he works toward a return from a toe injury. Stevenson’s comeback would arrive at a pivotal time for a team fighting to maintain momentum and for fantasy football managers trying to make sense of New England’s shifting backfield. Stevenson has […]

The Cleveland Browns appear ready to reset their future under center, and a new 2026 NFL mock draft from ESPN analyst Matt Miller paints a dramatic picture of what that overhaul could look like. Miller projects the Browns to make a significant move with the New York Giants. In this scenario, the Browns send the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are confronting a grim financial picture that ESPN insider Bobby Marks believes is unlike anything the franchise has faced. During an appearance on the DLLS Dallas Mavericks Podcast, Marks outlined the Mavericks’ growing concerns as they fall deeper into luxury tax territory while sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. […]

The noise surrounding the Arizona Cardinals and their future with quarterback Kyler Murray has grown louder as the 2025 season draws to a close. ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler reported that many around the league believe Murray has played his final snap for Arizona, which raises larger questions about the direction of the franchise and the […]

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell offered a powerful guarantee about Seminoles freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard after the young defender made his first appearance in a game since surviving a shooting earlier this season. Norvell said he has absolutely no doubt that Pritchard will accomplish everything he puts his mind to. He also praised the […]

Cooper Flagg has already become one of the brightest spots in a difficult opening month for the Dallas Mavericks. The rookie forward has taken on minutes, responsibilities, and late-game assignments that most first-year players never experience. His production has increased, and his poise has impressed teammates and coaches. Yet after a demanding stretch that included […]

Notre Dame made its point clear in Pittsburgh, and it started with a simple message from running back Jeremiyah Love. The sophomore star felt the Panthers had dismissed the Fighting Irish in the buildup to the matchup. When the game ended in a 37-15 Notre Dame victory, his words carried even more weight. “Me personally, […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers voiced clear frustration with officiating after a controversial sequence involving Luka Doncic in a lopsided loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Rivers questioned why defenders are not given more room to contest shots after Doncic drew contact on a play the Bucks believed should have been ruled an offensive […]

NFL insider Tom Pelissero added new fuel to the ongoing speculation surrounding Bill Belichick’s future. Pelissero keeps open the possibility of a return to the league even as the veteran coach insisted he is not pursuing the New York Giants opening or any other job. Belichick released a statement stressing his commitment to North Carolina. […]

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore has been one of the biggest storylines in college football this season. The Ducks star has thrown for 1,772 yards and 19 touchdowns while leading Oregon to a 7-1 record and a top-10 College Football Playoff ranking. Yet despite his breakout season and rising draft stock, analyst Todd McShay says […]

Notre Dame received difficult injury news ahead of the Fighting Irish’s road game at No. 23 Pittsburgh. Junior wide receiver Jaden Greathouse was officially ruled out with a lingering hamstring injury, per Adam Rittenberg of ESPN. It marks the sixth straight game the Austin, Texas native will miss. It’s also a major setback for a […]