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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 […]

For everything Shedeur Sanders has done leading up to the NFL Draft, one mock has the Los Angeles Rams selected him in the first round. However, there’s a major catch with this. The Rams don’t even trade up to get him. Sanders falls to the 26th overall pick in the first round. Regardless of the […]

Although Kim Caldwell’s first season with Tennessee women’s basketball ended in the Sweet 16, Texas head coach Vic Schaefer was beyond impressed. After the Longhorns won the SEC regular season title, they’ve made quick work of teams in the NCAA tournament. The 67-59 loss was difficult for the first-year coach to stomach. However, as Caldwell […]

Returns are memorable, for better or for worse, and Los Angeles Angels infielder Yoan Moncada felt the gray area. After he signed with the Angels, Moncada was uncertain for the 2025 opening series against the Chicago White Sox. He sustained a thumb injury, which was a deep bruise in March. However, he overcame it and […]

After Notre Dame women’s basketball and TCU squared off, the latter will be advancing to the Elite Eight. Following the loss, it has raised questions regarding point guard Olivia Miles. She is technically able to declare for the WNBA Draft. However, Miles can stay with Notre Dame women’s basketball if she chooses to. That extra […]

The TCU women’s basketball program is continuing to thrive. Head coach Mark Campbell has had a crazy first season with the Horned Frogs. He has helped the program reach its first-ever Elite Eight. With the help of Hailey Van Lith, the two have been a perfect pairing. Not to mention, Campbell dropped an honest Van […]

Sacrifice is all too common for NBA players. For instance, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker was the unsung MVP of Team USA because of his selfless play. As a result, Carmelo Anthony sees that as a detriment to the Suns’ guard. On the 7 PM in Brooklyn Podcast, he detailed why the struggles have […]

Since getting pivotal minutes in the Phoenix Suns rotation, both Kevin Durant and Collin Gillespie have grown closer. After Gillespie was the Suns’ unsung hero in a 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers earlier in March, he put on his hero cape once again on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the Suns […]

At the beginning of March, Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer’s job security was rumored to be in question. Following a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, that same question arose. The head coach explained more to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin regarding those rumors. "Yeah. We're in the middle of trying to get into the play-in […]

As the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics clashed on Wednesday, the vibes were up. The Suns had a four-game winning streak entering the contest and head coach Mike Budenholzer was amped. However, the Celtics proved to be too much to handle in Phoenix’s 132-102 loss. The 30-point embarrassment left the fanbase mortified. On the flip […]

Many would like to forget the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, including Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker and NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The latter spoke about the disastrous game that it was. Although they tried a new format, it didn’t go as well as initially planned. However, Silver took ownership of the flawed All-Star Game. […]

When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, it set the basketball world ablaze. However, Spencer Dinwiddie didn’t see much of an issue with it. That’s not to say that Dinwiddie supported the trade entirely. Despite any justification, Dinwiddie is getting tired of the disrespect surrounding Davis. The latter is one of the […]

Although the Baltimore Orioles had some significant losses in the MLB offseason, they still have plenty of potential. Guys like Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson make this a legitimate team. However, the trade deadline might be Baltimore’s best friend in a matter of months. After the Orioles lost Corbin Burnes in free agency, they don’t […]

All the talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s contract has been the talk of the Toronto Blue Jays. With opening day starting on Thursday for the Blue Jays, predictions have flown in from everywhere. The Athletic’s Stephen Nesbitt explained what he thinks will happen with Guerrero Jr and the team. “The Blue Jays will not only […]

Christian Walker has been in and out for the Houston Astros. Throughout spring training, Walker was dealing with an injury. Fast forward to the regular season, and it seems that he’s ready for the regular season to commence. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X (formerly Twitter), he explained that Walker is a […]

Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty has taken many by surprise. After Jeanty was the Heisman Trophy runner-up, the Broncos running back was on the verge of making history. For instance, he was less than 100 yards away from breaking Barry Sanders’s all-time rushing yard record in a single season. Not to mention, the […]

The Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward battle for the No. 1 pick has been the talk of the 2025 NFL Draft. The former Colorado football star made a statement as one of the top quarterbacks in the country. The son of Deion Sanders showed how great of a quarterback he is. As a result, he […]

Juan Soto isn’t one to lack confidence but will give credit where it is due. For instance, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has Soto’s approval and then some. Although Freeman dealt with an ankle injury during spring training, it didn’t limit his effectiveness. That’s only a fraction of why he is great, in […]

Even with the Phoenix Suns’ four-game winning streak, the season hasn’t been what many thought. From the Suns having mental lapses to numerous lineup changes, there have been a variety of hurdles and obstacles. Either way, the team hasn’t wavered. While outside perspectives might tell another story, the players and coaches within the locker room […]

Despite Michael Gallup retiring from the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL, he found a new home with the Washington Commanders. Although he made a move to an NFC East rival, he did so with just cause. The Commanders secured the NFC East division crown and made it to the NFC Championship Game. In rookie quarterback […]

Even with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels being in two different leagues, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wants nothing but the best for the Angels. Ron Washington took the Angels manager job in late 2023. This off-season, Roberts spoke about how the veteran’s leadership can ultimately propel the Angels back to the top […]

As Kyle Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs, it signaled the end of the Houston Astros outfielder’s time with the team. However, general manager Dana Brown made a tough decision that shocked many. After 19 months prior, he echoed that Tucker would be an Astro for life. Safe to say, that isn’t happening anymore. […]

Although Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese has been an Unrivaled featured player, her teammate Chelsea Gray feels that it is with probable cause. While Reese broke a barrage of records, she was perceived in a variety of ways by other players. However, Gray and Reese played together on Rose BC and ended up winning the first […]

When Mike Vrabel was hired by the New England Patriots, many thought it was because of returning to his old team. However, quarterback Drake Maye played a pivotal role in Vrabel taking the job. Although the Patriots ended with a 4-13 record on the season, the potential with Maye is there. He threw for 2.276 […]

Even though Cam Ward is likely to be the No. 1 pick, he had some subtle shots for the Dallas Cowboys. Their defense was one of the worst in the league. They allowed 27.5 points per game, the second-most in the league. After having one of the best defenses in 2023, they took a major […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers allowed Russell Wilson to sign with the New York Giants. However, there is more to the story about why they let him walk. Although the team started with a 6-1 record, it didn’t have a happy ending. They were quickly eliminated in the Wild Card against the Baltimore Ravens, 28-14. The latter […]

While Cam Heyward needed the Steelers to be urgent, that sentiment is truer than ever with Aaron Rodgers. After Russell Wilson signed with the New York Giants, they no longer have their franchise quarterback. Weeks prior, Justin Fields signed with the New York Jets on a $40 million deal. As a result, it has left […]

Even though Nazem Kadri was in Calgary Flames trade discussions, it hasn’t stopped him from making history with the franchise. On Tuesday, he became the first player to score back-to-back overtime goals. Nazem Kadri First player in #Flames history with OT goals in back-to-back games pic.twitter.com/6XY9S2Q6Qp — Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) March 26, 2025 The Flames […]

Since missing the last four games, the Phoenix Suns have a 4-0 record without Bradley Beal. For ESPN insider Tim MacMahon, that caught his attention, to say the least. While the debate about whether Beal is better on or off the court for the Suns, there was a time when MacMahon had his answer. On […]

Jeff Teague and Jayson Tatum are brothers. However, the former Boston Celtics guard had some critiques about Tatum possibly winning an MVP. Despite how good his statistics are, there’s a reason why Teague believes that his former teammate won’t win the trophy. “No, he’s never going to have to do enough to be MVP because […]