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The Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets will square off during Friday’s primetime edition on ESPN. Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal was questionable with a left calf injury, but head coach Mike Budenholzer has now said he expects Beal to suit up, per Duane Rankin. He missed two games with the same injury. However, the […]

The Phoenix Suns’ home arena became unglued on Tuesday after Collin Gillespie drained his eighth, ninth, and tenth points of the night with almost 30 seconds left. That 3-pointer sealed the 119-117 win, as Gillespie was in for point guard Tyus Jones. During the game, it seemed likely that Gillespie would receive any playing time. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a shocking move on Thursday by releasing Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram, according to Fox NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. In his three seasons with the Jaguars, he was aiming to make a comeback. After a disappointing start to his career, he had a career-best season in 2023. He had 114 […]

Stephen A Smith isn’t going anywhere after signing a $100 million contract with ESPN, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. One of the main points of his contract was the show “First Take.” According to The Athletic’s report, the show will be a primary focus for Smith. Not to mention, the new agreement will begin […]

During Spring Training, Christian Walker has unfortunately dealt with another oblique injury. For the Houston Astros, it marks the beginning of an all-familiar trend for the newest slugger. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, he posted on X (formerly Twitter) the slugger’s response. “His oblique injury isn’t as bad as the one that sidelined him […]

The Atlanta Braves struck gold this offseason with Jurickson Profar. Safe to say that Ronald Acuna Jr was one of the happiest to find out that news. When the Braves signed Profar to a $42 million contract, it felt too good to be true. Luckily, he’s been producing immediately for his new team. After making […]

The Denver Broncos could be big spenders in free agency this season. They have $43 million in cap space and have a plethora of options to go in. One of those could be the Broncos re-signing defensive end Zach Allen. There were reports that he was hoping for a $25 million annual extension. After all, […]

The Chicago Bears made some interesting free-agent and trade acquisitions this week. For instance, the Bears traded for All-Pro offensive guard, Joe Thuney. It was a move that not many were expecting. As a result, it’s forced Chicago to change some of their strategy. Luckily, they took on Thuney’s contract and didn’t have to sign […]

Travis Hunter has been the talk of the NFL Draft, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is the newest to enter that conversation. After Hunter won the Heisman Trophy, it didn’t surprise many. However, he was the first player since Charles Woodson in 1997 to win the Heisman Trophy as a defensive back. […]

When Kyrie Irving tore his ACL earlier this week, it signaled the beginning of the end for the Dallas Mavericks. With the injury has come speculation that head coach Jason Kidd isn’t a fan. For instance, one report suggested that Irving’s injury was because of his minutes. From the beginning of January to his injury, […]

Two days after Kevin Durant gave an NSFW response to the fans, the Phoenix Suns All-Star was prepared to do the same on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. After the Suns were outscored 41-19 in the second quarter, plenty of fans headed for the exit. There was a sense of defeat around the team. […]

All legacies must come to an end, and retirement is the case for former Green Bay Packers kicker, Mason Crosby. After spending 16 seasons with the team, he is officially retiring, according to the Packers website. During his time with the green and yellow, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy. For starters, Crosby is the […]

When Maxx Crosby’s contract reset the defensive end market, Denver Broncos All-Pro Zach Allen is hoping for some similar compensation. Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette posted this on his X (formerly Twitter) account about Allen’s contract. “Heading into the final year of his contract, Broncos 2nd-team All-Pro DE Zach Allen is seeking a lucrative […]

Matthew Stafford has garnered a reputation for being tough, just ask Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Kevin Dotson. When the Rams re-signed a key protector for Stafford, it proved that the team wanted their star quarterback back. For Dotson, he appreciates so much more than solely Stafford’s quarterbacking ability. He appreciates how gritty he is. […]

The Chicago Bears addressed a huge need when they traded for offensive guard Joe Thuney. However, trading for an All-Pro offensive lineman leaves Ashton Jeanty possibly in the picture. The Bears have the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Heisman Trophy runner-up is the projected first running back to be taken off of […]

Matthew Stafford might’ve not been with the Los Angeles Rams after numerous reports of him leaving in free agency. Once Stafford agreed to a contract with the Rams, it was a done deal. However, the New York Giants were poised to make an offer for Stafford. They were one of many teams that were interested […]

Although Texas A&M basketball dominated the stat sheet in their upset win against Auburn, head coach Buzz Williams and Wade Taylor shared a moment before the game. The latter was recognized by the university and the fans, as well as fellow students for his contributions to the program. In an era with NIL and the […]

North Carolina basketball head coach Hubert Davis is leading the program on the right track. After Davis signed a secret contract extension, many people were confused and even furious with the move. Since signing that secret extension, the Tar Heels have emerged in the ACC. Although Duke basketball is running the show, North Carolina basketball […]

Auburn basketball suffered an upset loss at the hands of Texas A&M on Tuesday. However, head coach Bruce Pearl was the least bit shocked. After Pearl dropped a ‘human nature’ admission regarding Auburn basketball, he was even more real on the postgame radio show. The head coach detailed what took place, from the beginning to […]

Colorado Avalanche left winger Gabriel Landeskog received an ominous injury update from his general manager over the weekend. As a result, it’s raised questions about whether or not he’ll be on the ice again. He’s been battling injuries for the past three seasons. The last time he played was the 2021-22 season, where he helped […]

Rutgers basketball hasn’t had the best season, but that hasn’t limited Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey from achieving history. They made Fab Five history by becoming the first pair of freshmen to score 500+ points in a season. The previous two to do that were Michigan freshman Chris Webber and Jalen Rose. The two helped […]

In the final seconds of Tuesday’s 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Phoenix Suns had a takeover in front of their home crowd. Kevin Durant swung the ball to Collin Gillespie for an open 3-pointer. During the season, Durant gave a shoutout to the G-League dogs. Gillespie performed like a dog, posting 10 […]

The injury bug continues to plague the Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal. After Beal returned from a two-game absence on Sunday, he was returning from a left calf injury. Unfortunately, he left the game against the Los Angeles Clippers with that same injury. Beal left the game scoring zero points, two rebounds, two assists, and […]

Moments after a timeout, Kevin Durant and Mike Budenholzer appeared to be in a heated moment. When Budenholzer was talking to Durant, the latter slapped his arm away. Mind you, it was when the Suns were trailing in the first quarter. However, it’s an accurate synopsis of the season up to this point. The team […]

The phrase “defense wins championships” is thrown around a ton these days. For the Phoenix Suns and shooting guard Bradley Beal, that’s been the area they’ve been forgetting about. The Suns are ranked 27th in defensive rating and have been one of the worst teams following the All-Star break. Although Beal returned for the Suns […]

After Jamaal Williams was a cut consideration for the New Orleans Saints, it happened. The Saints have officially released Williams, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The move comes after two disappointing seasons for the backup running back. After the latter had a breakout 2022 season with the Detroit Lions, his production hasn’t been […]

The Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes might not be in full swing, but that hasn’t stopped Adam Schefter from thinking about where he’ll end up. After the New York Jets and Rodgers parted ways, he’s officially a free agent. He can sign anywhere he wants to. And with the quarterback market looking a bit bleak, he can […]

Homecomings are a rarity in sports, especially for some NBA players, like Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. However, Stephen Jackson sees something different. Despite the Suns ruling out any trade involving Booker, the former NBA champion sees a different outcome. Booker grew up in Michigan and has always shown love to his hometown. Coincidentally, […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has a new protector entering the Windy City. The Los Angeles Rams traded away Jonah Jackson for a 2025 sixth-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jackson spent his career with the Detroit Lions before joining the Rams this past season. In 2021, he made the Pro Bowl, a prestigious […]

The Paul Skenes warning was sent via an ex-MLB All-Star before Spring Training. However, former Pittsburgh Pirates ace Gerrit Cole was one to give the 2024 rookie some advice. Throughout the season, the two would connect. Interestingly enough, it was not only a one-way street. Skenes would also reach out and ask for some pointers […]

The Los Angeles Rams have signed Matthew Stafford to a restructured contract, which leaves question marks about the backup quarterback situation for head coach Sean McVay. Although they had backup quarterback Jimmy Garapollo last season, it could be a different look. He had one start on the season for the Rams, which was Week 18 […]

Kendrick Perkins feels that age is just a number in the case of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. After the latter celebrated his 40th birthday in December, he’s shown no signs of slowing down. Not to mention, once the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, the team has been nearly unstoppable. They’ve been on countless […]

Safe to say that the Jimmy Butler and Golden State Warriors experiment is working, just ask Draymond Green. However, the expectation is still clear. For instance, Green said that the Warriors can win a title with Butler. While the latter addressed those claims and agreed, Green is adding more fuel to the fun for his […]

When Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels made the game-winning defensive play against the Memphis Grizzlies, Trae Young knew he would. He took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted this response. “DYSON DPOY TOO,” the tweet reads. “Tell ya friends..” After all, Daniels leads the NBA in steals per game and has been a menace on […]

Another game, another loss it feels like for the Phoenix Suns and their fans. Unfortunately, Kevin Durant realized that the fans were not having any of their 116-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although Durant detailed the nature of the beast in the Suns’ rocky season, that beast continues to be a predominant factor. Either […]

The LSU football pipeline is real, just ask Justin Jefferson. The former star receiver was one of the best receivers in the country during his time in Baton Rouge. Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase were the top-receiving duo in the country. Funny enough, they were also in the same category as Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham […]

In a draft with flashy players, sometimes the grittier positions don’t always get the love they should. That’s the case for LSU football offensive lineman, Will Campbell. After Campbell earned a major NFL Draft honor, he still had to prove why he was worthy of being a notable pick. In the NFL Combine, he dominated […]

When Matthew Golden played hero for Texas football in the Peach Bowl, some saw the comparisons to Amon-Ra St. Brown. However, that comparison came alive during the NFL Combine. His size, and speed but his elusiveness, and quickness on specific cuts truly stood out. During the NFL Combine, a plethora of draft insiders and analysts […]

When the Tennessee Titans landed the No. 1 pick, they have a plethora of options. Luckily, head coach Brian Callahan recalled when he saw Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Callahan was Burrow’s offensive coordinator in Cincinnati for all but this past season. In his first stint with the Titans, it didn’t go as planned for […]