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USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins has added more hardware to her collection. After Watkins tore her ACL in the NCAA tournament, she won the 2025 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year. The sophomore guard led the Trojans to first place in the Big Ten, as well as the regular season title. She also […]

With Tyler Warren falling on draft boards, it might be the ultimate opportunity for the Indianapolis Colts to snag him. The team has the 14th overall pick, and are in a bit of an interesting situation. For starters, they have quarterback Anthony Richardson. He oozes potential but has been extremely injury-prone. After a promising rookie […]

Following Nikola Jokic’s career-high 61-point outburst, Colin Cowherd gave an interesting analogy for the Denver Nuggets star. "A lot of NBA stars are like action films. Nikola Jokić is the best book." Colin Cowherd stamps Nikola Jokic accordingly 🗣️ (via @TheHerd)pic.twitter.com/bQqjUvRJ0s — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 2, 2025 “A lot of NBA stars are like action […]

The Dallas Cowboys are at an interesting spot in the 2025 NFL Draft. Luckily for them though, Arizona football wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan might be available. Although he underwhelmed some scouts at the NFL combine, one NFL insider sees too much potential to pass up on. After all, McMillan had a bonkers 300+ yard receiving […]

The Abdul Carter and Micah Parsons comparison circulated the Penn State football program for quite some time. While the two are similar, there are still some differences between the two. Although Carter has been rumored to be the No. 1 pick, there is good reason for it. For starters, he made a major leap in […]

As much as Shaquille O’Neal can criticize, he can show some major love as well. After Nikola Jokic dropped a 60-point triple-double and Stephen Curry with 50 points and 12-made threes, Tuesday was a night of nights. Following their respective performances, O’Neal explained where he sees Jokic and Curry ending up one day. “Great performances […]

Even with the New York Giants hoping to land Cam Ward, it’s likely not a possibility. As Ward is rumored to be the No. 1 pick, the Giants currently have the third overall pick. They could land Shedeur Sanders, but the franchise feels that with some love, they’ll be able to get him. As a […]

With Russell Wilson and Justin Fields both out of the Pittsburgh Steelers, former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is left thinking of one scenario: the team signing Aaron Rodgers. After all, Rodgers met with the Steelers last week and there were rumors of him signing. Despite those rumors, nothing has officially happened. He’s been throwing with new […]

Sometimes, old roots never die, and that could be the case for current Ole Miss head coach, Chris Beard. After Buzz Williams left Texas A&M basketball for Maryland, Beard’s name has been revolving around the program. Pete Nakos of On3 Sports made the report. Although Williams was a great coach, Beard could be a step […]

Watching a record be broken is an unbelievable feeling: Just ask newest member of the Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard. He is on the verge of seeing Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. However, Leonard had a text from the man ready to break the record. “I read it in the locker room, all […]

As the Seattle Seahawks signed wide receiver Cooper Kupp, it brought a sigh of relief to head coach Mike Macdonald. After trying to game plan against him for years, he’s finally on the same squad as Kupp. Even though the Seahawks made some interesting moves in the offseason, the coach is encouraged. He explained via […]

Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, it has been a dream come true for LeBron James and Austin Reaves. With the latter on the ascension this season, adding the Slovenian superstar only sweetens the deal. On the Mind The Game Podcast, James and Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash talked […]

Before the 2024-25 season began, Kevin Durant didn’t sign a contract extension with the Phoenix Suns. This worried some, as they thought he was done with the team. Although Durant wanted a longer-term deal, the team didn’t make this season any easier. They offered him a deal that would’ve sent him back to the Golden […]

West Virginia football head coach Rich Rodriguez isn’t afraid to share his opinion. After all, Rodriguez shared that he’ll be joining the Pat McAfee Show throughout the 2025 season. Regardless, the former Mountaineers head coach is taking another stab at his previous school. Like many schools and coaches, they haven’t been a big fan of […]

When the San Fransisco 49ers looked to pay quarterback Brock Purdy, it took some serious sacrifice from team owner Jed York. After Purdy was underpaid in his rookie deal, it is a matter of time before he gets a lucrative deal. David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reported York’s thoughts about making sacrifices to […]

In sports, the best ability is availability, and Stephen A Smith feels that sentiment with New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson. After Williamson was involved in Pelicans trade rumors, a majority of it had to do with his health. When he is on the court, he is a star. However, that is a major “if.” […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 Super Bowl run is over. Following a lopsided 40-22 victory, head coach Nick Sirianni, running back Saquon Barkley, and quarterback Jalen Hurts are ready to run it back. While the team could easily keep celebrating, it wouldn’t be a good look. As Sirianni explained via Zach Berman of PHLY on X […]

Evne though Jayden Daniels had a historic 2024 campaign, the Washington Commanders is still the subject of criticism. It hasn’t made Commanders’ head coach Dan Quinn too pleased. Via JP Finlay on X (formerly Twitter), the coach explained rather simply his shot back at Daniels’s skeptics. “If he wasn’t a dynamic runner, he’d still be […]

Although Luka Doncic is in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, teammate Dorian Finney-Smith is all too familiar with the superstar. The two played together with the Dallas Mavericks. However, before Monday’s 104-98 win over the Houston Rockets, Smith told reporters via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin what Doncic told him. “I just told him today if he […]

Cooper Flagg is establishing himself amongst elite freshmen for Duke basketball. He’s even been in the conversation with Zion Williamson for that distinction, according to Bill Simmons. However, a former Duke basketball player dubbed Flagg as the most complete player. Since his dominance in the NCAA tournament, the conversation between him and Williamson only grows. […]

The Aaron Rodgers and New York Jets experiment has come to a screeching end. After the Jets released Rodgers in the offseason, a new era is beginning with owner Woody Johnson. The latter explained via Rich Cimini of ESPN about how Rodgers’s time was with the franchise. “The experiment was a good experiment, to bring […]

As the Final Four is less than a week away, Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and freshman forward Cooper Flagg have been at the spotlight. After Flagg earned a most complete star take, it’s for a good reason. The latter can do just about everything on the court. He can score, defend, rebound, and […]

The New England Patriots could be stoked to land Travis Hunter in the NFL Draft. If that were the case, head coach Mike Vrabel would absolutely love it. After the Patriots landed the No. 1 pick, they squandered the opportunity late in the season. However, with the fourth overall pick, it could be possible that […]

Brent Venables is no stranger to calling a strategic and strong defense. After Venables was hired by Oklahoma football, the program has been a bit fickle. They’ve had some success, but nothing that could be sustained. However, he made an interesting decision this offseason. Venables announced he would call the Oklahoma football defense once again. […]

Safe to say, Stephen A Smith thinks that the Phoenix Suns are done. Following Sunday’s game, Smith ruthlessly called out the Suns’ lack of effort in a blowout loss to the Houston Rockets. Once he was in the First Take studio and the cameras were rolling, he had more of the same. Smith detailed what […]

In 2024, Auburn basketball forward Chad Baker-Mazara had a less-than-favorable game. When his parents saw him play against Yale, Baker-Mazara was ejected from that game. It left feelings of guilt, shame, and utter disappointment. Fast forward to the 2025 Elite Eight, and Auburn basketball is heading to the 2025 Final Four. After posting six points […]

While Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats was finding answers for the Elite Eight loss to Duke, a rumor involving Maryland was quickly mentioned. Originally, there was a rumor that suggested that Oats would leave the program for the Terrapins. It was due to the Alabama athletic department focusing too much money on the football […]

The New York Giants signed Russell Wilson to a $21 million contract in March. However, there’s a big reason as to why. According to general manager Joe Schoen, he stated that he will start getting first-team reps with the starting offense when the players arrive in a few weeks for the offseason workout program. The […]

If there’s any silver lining in the New Orleans Pelicans season, Elfrid Payton is still a certified NBA player. After Payton reunited with the Pelicans earlier in the season, they signed him to another 10-day contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Although the team fights for a chance at the lottery, there is still […]

The Phoenix Suns have fallen short of expectations on every front. Stephen A Smith is making that claim be heard, loud and clear. Following the Suns’ historically embarrassing loss to the Houston Rockets, Smith took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared his gut-wrenching opinion. “And btw……I’m still speechless as to how awful @Suns this year,” […]

The Phoenix Suns season continues to get worse. During Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant sustained a left ankle sprain. He landed awkwardly on his left leg, then went down in grimacing pain, holding that lower left ankle. Here’s a closer look at the ankle injury Kevin Durant just suffered: Hope KD’s okay […]

Entering Sunday’s game, an old battle between Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was ready. However, after only 11 minutes, Brooks was assessed two technical fouls and immediately ejected. DILLON BROOKS EJECTED 😳 Brooks was ejected after getting physical with Kevin Durant and Nick Richards 👀 Brooks directed some foul […]

All the stories about Kevin Durant are justified. The Phoenix Suns star has one of the best work ethics in the league, and Ime Udoka noticed it. While Durant wanted out of the Nets in the 2022-23 season, before then, he was fully committed. When the two were with the Brooklyn Nets, Durant’s work ethic […]

Sometimes, what doesn’t show up in the stat sheet is the most impactful. That is how Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer felt about Caleb Foster’s performance against Alabama in the Elite Eight. While they took down Alabama 85-65, Scheyer joined some elite Duke basketball company. Still, the head coach made sure to give props […]

Head coach Jon Scheyer just keeps on winning. Duke basketball made quick work of Alabama in the Elite Eight, jumping out to a big early lead and never looking back in an 85-65 triumph. As a result, the Blue Devils are moving on to another Final Four. In the process, Scheyer joins Hubert Davis and […]

Although USC women’s basketball is without JuJu Watkins, it didn’t phase head coach Lindsay Gottlieb. She knew that her team was a No. 1 seed for a reason. While Watkins is a major proponent of that, her team is still one of the best in the country. Funny enough, they won the Big Ten regular […]

Although Texas Tech basketball endured a painful loss to Florida, alum Patrick Mahomes shared a simple yet effective message to the group. “Great season!!! 💪🏽💪🏽 @TexasTechMBB,” the tweet says. For the Red Raiders, there is much to be proud of. The team had a combined 28-8 record and were second in the Big 12. The […]

Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma have been two staples for UConn women’s basketball over the past few seasons. After Bueckers delivered a 40-point performance, Auriemma was shocked, but not surprised. Following the 82-59 win over Oklahoma, Auriemma shared his initial thoughts of Bueckers’s performance via ESPN’s Alexis Philippou. “Paige was spectacular,” Auriemma said. “That was […]

Deion Sanders draws much attention to Colorado football, whether intentional or not. Someone who took an interest was CJ Gardner-Johnson. Although Colorado football has landed top recruits, Gardner-Johnson doesn’t see the program succeeding. He shared more of his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). “Love Coach Prime, but the coaches ain’t showing us his technique tape […]