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The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t made many moves in free agency, and it is concerning Cam Heyward. The Steelers defensive tackle understands that time is of the essence. Although the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are in discussions about a contract, there is more to what they need to do. After all, backup quarterback Justin Fields signed […]

TCU women’s basketball has had massive success with Hailey Van Lith. For starters, they won the Big 12 regular season and conference tournament. Then, Van Lith helped TCU women’s basketball reach its first-ever Sweet 16. They took down Louisville in a rematch against her former school. Regardless of that game, there’s a different approach she […]

The Jimmy Butler and Miami Heat saga will relived once again on Tuesday. The Golden State Warriors forward will take on his former team for the first time since the Heat traded Butler to the Warriors. It ended a months-long feud between Butler and Miami team president Pat Riley. While both sides of the argument […]

Although Ole Miss basketball made SEC history on Sunday, that’s the end goal for head coach Chris Beard. His end goal? Winning the national championship. Following the Rebels 91-79 win over Iowa State, he explained his role as the head coach of the program. “This is not about me,” Beard said via Brad Logan of […]

One final game can make anyone emotional, as was the case for Baylor basketball senior Norchad Omier. After Baylor basketball was eliminated by Duke, he left a phenomenal mark on the program. He led the Big 12 in rebounds per game and brought a unique style to Waco. However, some journeys come to an end […]

In his first season as head coach, Mark Pope has led Kentucky basketball to the Sweet 16 after defeating Illinois. While Pope joked about being fired after winning, he made some unique history after Sunday’s game. Advancing to the Sweet 16 brought out a new first for the Wildcats. This was the first time that […]

The SEC conference might add another addition to the Sweet 16 following Ole Miss basketball and Iowa State’s clash. With the Rebels win, it would be the seventh team the SEC has going to the Sweet 16. This previously broke the record of six teams by the ACC in 2016. During the season, the SEC […]

New Mexico basketball head coach Richard Pitino has the approval of his father, Rick Pitino during Sunday’s game against Michigan State. The latter let out a grin after New Mexico was leading the Spartans. Rick Pitino looks like a proud papa ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Q9PoslroKv — CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) March 24, 2025 Unfortunately though, […]

Sometimes, conference classics hit differently than other games. For instance, Ole Miss women’s basketball head coach Yolett McCuin thought her team’s game against Baylor was one of those. Even though stars like Starr Jacobs powered Ole Miss women’s basketball to win throughout the season, this game was different. The 69-63 score was a tale of grit, […]

Winning comes easy for TCU women’s basketball star Hailey Van Lith. She helped the Horned Frogs reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history. However, for the 3×3 USA Basketball representative, this is a familiar atmosphere. She reached the Sweet 16 with Louisville, as well as LSU basketball in 2024. Although she […]

Nick Richards and Mason Plumlee will add some much-needed depth to the Phoenix Suns on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks if they are cleared to play. According to the injury report, both players are listed as probable. Richards dealt with right calf tightness that sidelined him from Friday’s game. Meanwhile, Plumlee suffered a left quadriceps […]

As the games go along, Oso Ighodaro has become one of the most impactful players on the Phoenix Suns. Meanwhile, it’s caught the eye of point guard, Tyus Jones. After the Suns signed Jones to a $3.3 million deal in the offseason, the former Duke basketball star was expected to run the offense. He’s run […]

Time is of the essence, and Oso Ighodaro’s 44 minutes secured the Phoenix Suns’ 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Defeating the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference is something Kevin Durant and Devin Booker knew would be tough. However, roughly 60-90 minutes before the game, the center position looked different than it […]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That might be the mantra for the Phoenix Suns All-Star forward Kevin Durant after he dropped 42 points on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a masterful performance that helped the Suns pick up a 123-112 win over the team with the best record in the NBA so far this […]

The trio of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant hasn’t lived up to the hype. For the Phoenix Suns, they sit 10th in the Western Conference, on the cusp of a play-in spot. Conversely, they shouldn’t be in this position. The talent is too much to have the record they have. Although the Suns […]

Being a starter doesn’t have as much glitz and glamour as one might think. However, one would be exactly right for the Phoenix Suns and Collin Gillespie. Although Tyus Jones was a starter for much of the year, Gillespie has filled the role since Monday’s victory against the Toronto Raptors. While Gillespie was the Suns’ […]

Even though Iowa State women’s basketball was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, it doesn’t have Audi Crooks thinking pessimistically. It’s quite the opposite. Following the March Madness game, she explained via Tommy Birch on X (formerly Twitter) her thought process. “I’m not going to harp on too much that we would have done, could have, […]

One day after VCU lost in the NCAA tournament, Ryan Odom emerged to be Virginia basketball’s next head coach. The report was first made by Pete Thamel of ESPN on X (formerly Twitter). The move comes after VCU lost to BYU in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Although it was a close game, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have been linked for the past few weeks. However, there is more rubber meeting the road in recent days. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on X (formerly Twitter), he detailed some interesting notes. The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have had contract parameters in place for weeks,” the […]

The 25-35-8 record for the Nashville Predators isn’t what the doctor ordered. It’s certainly not what head coach Andrew Brunette expected either. After the Predators signed Jonathan Marchessault in free agency, the team has been a clear disappointment. Not to mention, they also traded for Steven Stamkos. The duo, along with Filip Forsberg were supposed […]

After much speculation, Stephen A Smith admitted that he might’ve been wrong about Bronny James. The Los Angeles Lakers rookie was subject to a spat between Smith and LeBron James on the sideline. The latter was addressing Smith’s comments about his son not deserving to be in the NBA. While the current First Take host […]

Although Alabama basketball was concerned about Grant Nelson before Friday’s game, they are now concerned about Jarin Stevenson. The latter took a hard fall and was favoring his left wrist, according to Charlie Potter of On3 Sports on X (formerly Twitter). He also described that Stevenson immediately went to the locker room. Stevenson later returned […]

On Thursday, Connor McDavid was ruled out of the Edmonton Oilers game with a concerning injury. Unfortunately, he joined Leon Draisaitl on that injured list. However, both players are set to miss one week. On Tuesday, the latter sustained an undisclosed injury that kept him out of the Oilers game. Without the team’s top two […]

There was a concerning back injury with New York Yankees slugger Paul Goldschmidt only a few days ago. Now it seems that it was an exaggeration. Bryan Hoch, the Yankees writer for MLB.com, put out a tweet about Goldschmidt’s status for Opening Day. Paul Goldschmidt said his back is “100 percent or close to it,” […]

As Clemson basketball endured an upset with McNeese State, it caught the basketball world on fire. One of the quickest to respond was Stephen A Smith. The latter spoke on First Take Friday morning about his honest thoughts regarding the Tigers program. “The bottom line is, Clemson was historically bad,” Smith said. “You walked away […]

One of the most lopsided matchups came between Georgia basketball and Gonzaga on Thursday. The 89-68 victory by Gonzaga wasn’t appealing to Georgia head coach Mike White. Following the game, he made sure to give his props to his opponent. “Gonzaga’s really good,” White said via CBS Sports on X (formerly Twitter). “Perhaps under-seeded.” Gonzaga […]

Walking into Thursday’s game, McNeese State basketball team manager Amir Khan did his best Shedeur Sanders impression. The iced-out chains and watches might’ve led to an upset win against Clemson. Either way, it an abysmal showing from the Tigers, especially in the first half, where they only scored 13 points. After that, Clemson kept the […]

Even the best of us can make an impromptu mistake, as was the case for Jim Jackson. During the first round of March Madness, Jackson said during the Wofford and Tennessee matchup something interesting. He referenced the Terriers as the Terrapins two times during the game. The Terrapins are referring to Maryland, who will play […]

With one of the biggest blowouts in the NCAA tournament, Gonzaga basketball defeated Georgia, 89-68 on Thursday. Despite the victory though, head coach Mark Few was the least bit surprised. However, he wasn’t impressed in the slightest. Following the game, he explained via CBS Sports on X (formerly Twitter) what the standard is for Gonzaga […]

The Jimmy Butler effect is in full throttle with the Golden State Warriors. Ever since the Miami Heat traded Butler to the Warriors, it’s been a match made in heaven. The team is 16-2 when Butler plays. His playmaking, defense, and overall championship IQ are essential. It also fits right in with the Warriors’ culture. […]

Nostalgia was a dish that BYU basketball hoped to have against VCU, and luckily they got it. Former Cougars standout guard Jimmer Fredette was spotted supporting his alma mater on Thursday. While BYU basketball came away with the victory, Fredette has been a regular supporter of the program. Still, they haven’t had much of a […]

When Louisville basketball and Creighton squared off in the first round, it was bound to be a close game. However, Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey made a move that cost his team the game. He picked up a technical foul that swung the momentum of the game in the Blue Jays favor. As a result, […]

The Green Bay Packers have some work to do with their defensive backroom. After the Packers could trade Jaire Alexander, Todd McShay has his eyes on someone special, with that being Will Johnson. The Michigan standout is the No. 2-ranked defensive back in the 2025 NFL Draft. Although Travis Hunter is the clear favorite, it […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a bit of a pickle. With the NFL Draft coming up, they have been eye-balling quarterback Jalen Milroe. After Milroe ran a crazy 4.37 40-yard dash at his pro day, the team wanted to see more. They took him to dinner in Alabama that evening. However, it caught the attention […]

As Creighton basketball went against Louisville in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Blue Jays guard Jamiya Neal had a game of games. For the first time since 2003, he posted a career-high 27 points in the win. Also, 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, and five or more assists while shooting over 60% from the […]

Kendrick Perkins has always been known for some outlandish takes. However, this one was filled with love towards current Denver Nuggets point guard, Russell Westbrook. After Westbrook dropped a triple-double against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Perkins remembered how great his teammate was. On the Road Trippin Podcast, he detailed where Westbrook ranks for […]

While the talk of McNeese basketball has been about Will Wade, their basketball manager, Amir Khan might be stealing the spotlight away from him. Before Thursday’s game against Clemson, Khan posted a photo of him in iced-out watches and chains. He was doing his best Shedeur Sanders celebration. He’s been gaining much traction since the […]

As soon as Deion Sanders entertained a joint practice with other teams, it was something that intrigued Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell’s attention. In an interview with On3 Sports, he explained how that thought planted a seed for what could happen. “It’s definitely something I think people will continue to talk about as […]

Alabama basketball senior Grant Nelson had an injury update from head coach Nate Oats a few days ago. However, Nelson himself dropped a key injury update ahead of Friday’s game against Robert Morris. “If I can help our team win, I’m gonna play, but it’s a game-time decision right now,” Nelson said via The Next […]