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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 […]

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 […]