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Old rivalries never die, as is the case for Miami Heat president Pat Riley and Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler. After the Heat traded Butler to the Warriors, it was a part of a months-long saga between the two. For starters, Butler wanted a contract extension. Most importantly, he wanted to be valued and […]

The ongoing story of the Phoenix Suns rookies continues following a 127-121 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. While the duo of Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro have lit up the PHX Arena, Devin Booker has seen it up close. The constant work, dedication, and commitment to the craft is one that Booker is […]

When the Phoenix Suns drafted Ryan Dunn, they were drafting a defensive specialist. However, there were looming questions surrounding his three-point shot. It had been nonexistent the entirety of his collegiate career. There were even moments where his free throw shooting was a concern. His air-balled some free throws, which people immediately pointed to. Much […]

Could St John’s basketball and Arkansas square off in the same pod? If they do, the Red Storm head coach, Rick Pitino, isn’t concerned about facing John Calipari. After St John’s basketball won the Big East title, they are hoping to continue their success. Even with the caliber of head coaches, Pitino is less than […]

Two games was all it took for Indiana basketball to hire Darian DeVries as their next head coach. However, the two games they looked at were quite interesting, to say the least. Zach Osterman of the IndyStar reported an interesting tidbit about the search on X (formerly Twitter). (Scott) Dolson says when the search began, […]

For the second-consecutive season, Arizona State basketball head coach Bobby Hurley will be watching the NCAA Tournament from home. After Arizona State basketball brought back Hurley, he had a chance to see how elite the Big 12 conference is. Following a 4-16 record in conference play, it might be the most balanced conference in the […]

Changes can happen across college basketball in an instant, as NC State basketball fired head coach Kevin Keats in March. The move came following a disastrous season, which current McNeese State head coach Will Wade has had his eyes on. When asked about the job opening and if he’d looked into it, he had a […]

When Indiana basketball hired Darian DeVries from West Virginia, it excited no one more than DeVries himself. Having the opportunity to coach one of the elite programs in the country is a major selling point. Not to mention, the history of Indiana basketball with Bob Knight is excellent alone. He propelled the Hoosiers as one […]

As Duke basketball secured the ACC championship without Cooper Flagg, they look even scarier. Many thought they wouldn’t be the favorite over a team like Florida. However, those skeptics are mistaken. A report by ESPN confirms that the Blue Devils are the narrow favorite to win the 2025 NCAA tournament over Florida. While the latter […]

The Chicago Bears have made a barrage of moves since the free agency period began. However, there is one area that new Bears head coach Ben Johnson might want to address with running back D’Andre Swift. One of those is the running back situation. With the Detroit Lions, Johnson had a two-man attack of David […]

Even though the New York Jets gave Justin Fields a $40 million contract, it hasn’t ruled out the possibility of drafting a quarterback. As the weeks have gone on, Ole Miss football quarterback Jaxson Dart has been a point of discussion. In his senior season, he led the SEC in completion percentage (69.3%) and passing […]

The relationship between Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green has lifted the Golden State Warriors. Following the Warriors 104-93 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, the team is now 15-2 with Butler in the lineup. While Green issued the Warriors championship expectation, Butler feels the same way. After Green posted three points, 10 rebounds, and […]

Cooper Flagg has been the star of Duke basketball the entire season. However, Flagg’s teammate Kon Knueppel stole the show during the ACC tournament. After Flagg had an ankle injury, Knueppel had to finish the conference tournament without his running mate. It didn’t matter though, as Duke basketball won the ACC tournament. Not to mention, […]

The Phoenix Suns are inching closer and closer to a play-in spot. No one feels that more than shooting guard Devin Booker. Since the All-Star break, he’s made a point of emphasis on looking at the standings. “We need to win games, and I’m praying on nobody’s downfall,” Booker said following Monday’s 129-89 win. “But […]

A new era of NBA basketball has meant less physicality, according to Shaquille O’Neal. He believes that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been a beneficiary of that. While James eclipsed the 50,000 total point mark, he might make a run for the regular-season milestone of 50,000 points. On O’Neal’s podcast, the latter explained […]

The 2025 NFL Draft presents an interesting case for many, including Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead. The latter had quite the draft the year prior. The Rams selected Jared Verse 19th overall, something that might’ve not happened in this year’s draft. On the Pat McAfee Show, the Rams general manager detailed about the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason has caught the eye of many, including former head coach Bill Cowher. As two of the top quarterbacks, Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers remain on the market, there have been questions. After Justin Fields signed with the New York Jets, the options might be dwindling. Not to mention, Rodgers has teased […]

Someone was a part of the Houston Astros trading Kyle Tucker. His name? Chas McCormick. He’s been one of the more highly coveted prospects that the Astros received from the Chicago Cubs. However, his spring training hasn’t gone the way McCormick or anyone else would’ve hoped for. He is 4-for-24 in Grapefruit League games. Regardless […]

As Brandon Graham retired from the Philadelphia Eagles, reactions have begun to fly in from everywhere. Most notably, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie put out a long statement on X (formerly Twitter) about the retirement. The message included Graham’s accomplishments, how he was as a teammate, and a leader off of the field. As he played […]

When the Vancouver Canucks traded JT Miller to the New York Rangers, it ended a split between the fanbase. However, one NHL insider believes that Canucks winger Quinn Hughes played a pivotal part in Miller being traded. NHL insider Elliotte Freidman reported his thoughts via X, formerly Twitter, regarding the move. “I think Hughes really […]

Jokes throughout spring training circled Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs about starting in Tokyo to open the season. Luckily, that wish came to fruition on Tuesday. During the season opener, Imanaga threw four hitless innings before being removed after 69 pitches. He gave up four walks but challenged the Los Angeles Dodgers. His movement […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have done right, in the eyes of Robert Griffin III. After the Bengals re-signed Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, quarterback Joe Burrow has his two premier receivers back. As a result, it has Griffin III more than optimistic about the Bengals. In a X (formerly Twitter) post, he posted a video and […]

The New England Patriots hoist the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and Travis Hunter is a big name. While the draft itself is creeping up on the calendar, Mel Kiper Jr has posted mock draft after mock draft. Plenty of Patriots fans were happy to see Hunter being selected by the team. […]

Despite a quality win from the Denver Nuggets on Monday, NBA insider Tim Bontemps wasn’t pleased in the slightest. After the Nuggets sat Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Christian Braun, he thought it was a bad representation of the league. On Get Up, Bontemps sounded off regarding their absences in the game. “It’s a horrible […]

When Austin Reaves joined forces with Luka Doncic in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, it had him feeling good. However, Reaves has had one game circled on the calendar in March. Playing the Denver Nuggets. There’s some bad blood between Reaves and the Nuggets. For starters, the team has […]

The Golden State Warriors were wiped out by the Denver Nuggets on Monday in a 114-105 loss. However, Warriors forward Draymond Green feels the frustration within the team. One of the most important things was the team was simply too tired to keep going. While the Nuggets were missing key starters, that didn’t stop them […]

If the Phoenix Suns don’t make the play-in tournament or the playoffs as a whole, majority owner Mat Ishbia has a bold strategy to take. Some are expecting the Suns to entertain trade offers for Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Despite that though, there’s a route that the owner wants to go. According to Ishbia, […]

The Phoenix Suns’ season has not gone the way that shooting guard Devin Booker, or Mat Ishbia would want it to. As a result of the shortcomings, teams like the Houston Rockets have inquired about Booker. That interest took place around the trade deadline. However, Ishbia ruled Booker as off-limits in any trade. He’s mentioned […]

On a flight to New York City in the offseason, Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi talked to her son, Leo, regarding her retirement. “Is retirement sad?” her son said. At that moment, the influx of emotions overcame the stoic and even-keeled Taurasi. The assassin on the court underwent a flurry of sadness for the four-hour […]

A fight between Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee headlined the Phoenix Suns’ final game of their four-game road trip. During the second quarter, Plumlee was going for a rebound when Adams wrapped him up. However, the latter wouldn’t let go, and neither would the Suns center. As a result, both players didn’t let go and […]

When Andrej Stojakovic joined Cal basketball instead of Kentucky, many were shocked. The son of legendary sharpshooter, Peja, was destined to make a name for himself. After spending his first season at Stanford, the Pac-12 disbanded. Still, he managed to stay where his former school was, in the ACC. However, he joined Cal basketball and […]

When Paolo Banchero committed to Duke basketball, he had a slew of other options. Plenty of schools would’ve let him be the focal point. However, former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski put the final stamp on where Banchero would go. As a five-star recruit, the best schools in the nation were actively recruiting him. […]

While the Dallas Cowboys could select Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Draft, some believe that he’s a resemblance of a Hall of Famer, Emmitt Smith. Former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett wasn’t a fan of that claim. However, from a statistical perspective in college, both were similar. Both Smith and Jeanty played three years in […]

If there was any tension between Jimmy Garoppolo and Davante Adams, it is gone. The newest member of the Los Angeles Rams has tons of support from their backup quarterback. After Garoppolo spent a season with Adams in Las Vegas, it wasn’t a pretty sight. However, once Adams signed with the Rams, it felt like […]

Rutgers basketball’s loss in the Big Ten conference tournament signaled the end for Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. The two star freshmen were the talk of college basketball. While the two are projected to forego an additional year and enter the NBA Draft, their stock continues to rise. It was quite the season from Harper […]

Slow and steady might be the race, if the race involves Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy and pitcher Jacob deGrom. At the beginning of Spring Training, Bochy remained confident in deGrom starting. Now, he’s taking a different approach. While the Rangers ace is coming back from Tommy John surgery, Bochy wants his pitcher to be […]

The Los Angeles Rams have officially released Cooper Kupp, which made quarterback Matthew Stafford feel a type of way. However, before the release happened, rumors circulated that the Rams would trade Kupp. After no trade transpired, the former Triple Crown winner is now out of Los Angeles. Stafford elaborated more on New Heights with Jason […]

When Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had a long-awaited breakout game, it gave hope to Michael Penix Jr. The eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was picked as the next man up for Kirk Cousins. While Penix never played with Pitts, the chemistry could’ve been sensational. However, NFL insider James Palmer feels […]

Colorado football stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter have been the talk of the NFL Draft. No one understands that more than Buffaloes offensive coordinator, Pat Shurmur. While Shurmur gave Hunter a superpower take, he’s done the same for Sanders. Both players are projected to be the first picks taken in their respective positions. However, […]