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Class is all too common for Notre Dame football, and linebacker Jack Kiser. After losing the national championship on Monday, Notre Dame football gave a classy admission about Ohio State. That respect has resonated with Kiser throughout his six seasons with the Fighting Irish. Immediately after the game, with tears running down his face, he […]

The Phoenix Suns can rely on Kevin Durant to score against any kind of defense. From man-to-man, a switching defense, or a zone, Durant can figure it out. However, that hasn’t gone to the rest of the team. In Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they brought out a strategy unfamiliar to the franchise. They […]

Although the Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George in free agency, the expectations were high from Brian Windhorst. After a Big 3 of Joel Embiid, an emerging Tyrese Maxey, and George, much of the conversation was about competing for an NBA championship. However, an abrupt start put a halt on any kind of momentum. Windhorst explained […]

On Monday, former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long sees the potential with the franchise. After the Bears signed Ben Johnson to be their next head coach, that’s one part of the puzzle. He explained on the This Is Football show what he would do to fix the franchise. “First thing I’d tell them is […]

It’s been quite the season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and their two guards, Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. The duo has led the Cavs to a 35-6 record so far, and are ahead of the Boston Celtics by 6.5 games. After losing to them in five games last season in the conference semifinals, something had […]

Turns out, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown doesn’t like snow. After posting two receptions for 17 yards on seven targets, it wasn’t a memorable game. On the flip side, fellow wide receiver Devonta Smith made some Eagles playoff history. Still, Brown said via NBC Sports that Sunday’s game was one he’d like to forget. […]

When Derrick Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens, he didn’t know who he would find in a new city. Luckily, Lamar Jackson was patiently waiting for his elite running back to join the team. The two had a dynamic chemistry that many across the NFL could never figure out. While the two made the playoffs, […]

Wins come in all shapes and sizes, just ask Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. Despite the team’s 123-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, he felt that there were some shortcomings. Even with Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo making history on Friday, nothing is off limits for Rivers to criticize. He explained via Eric Nehm of The […]

The undefeated streak continues for Ivica Zubac, although Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis was on the receiving end of it. A 21-point and 19-rebound double-double had many in awe. Funny enough, the Clippers have a perfect record when Zubac posts at least 20+ points and 15+ rebounds. For Davis, he posted 16 points, 10 […]

After missing the past two games, Bradley Beal will make his return to the Phoenix Suns on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Beal was upgraded to questionable on the initial injury report for Monday. In both Thursday and Saturday’s games, he was listed as doubtful, so this was a step in the right direction. Suns […]

Another year, another playoff heartbreaker for the Baltimore Ravens, and quarterback Lamar Jackson. However, Stephen A Smith was one of the first people to come to his defense. The ESPN host explained his thoughts on Twitter/X about who cost the team the game. “This is not on @Lj_era8,” Smith said. “He did his job. Unfortunately, […]

The battle between Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was the highlight of an epic duel. The star quarterbacks had MVP-caliber seasons before their matchup. For the Bills quarterback, he threw for 3,731 yards, 28 touchdowns, and only six interceptions. He also had the second-highest quarterback rating in the league […]

Although Devin Booker and Kevin Durant are teammates on the Phoenix Suns, sometimes, rivalries go beyond the camaraderie on the basketball court. To be specific, Booker is a major Detroit Lions fan, and Durant, a major Washington Commanders fan. When the two teams squared off in the NFC divisional round of the NFL playoffs, the […]

Days before the Unrivaled season began, it wasn’t long until Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud made some recruiting efforts to Satou Sabally. After Sabally planned a shocking Dallas Wings departure, saying she won’t play for them in 2025. As a result, she’s set to hit the open market as a free agent. As of writing […]

It was quite the spectacle when Nick Richards made his Phoenix Suns debut on Saturday. The former Charlotte Hornets big man excelled off the bench and posted 21 points, 11 rebounds, and one steal in Phoenix’s 125-121 win over the Detroit Pistons. Much of his hype came from coaches, teammates, and many others around the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have positional needs ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. However, while Ashton Jeanty is a popular name for the Cowboys to pick, it’s not what The Athletic thinks. They believe the franchise will give wide receiver CeeDee Lamb another running mate. They believe Dallas will select Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III […]

The first-ever game in Unrivaled between the Lunar Owls BC and the Mist ended dramatically, thanks to Skylar Diggins-Smith. The Seattle Storm point guard iced the game with a three-point shot over a defender and won the game, 84-80. She ran across the court and was chased by her teammates. However, a flurry of reactions […]

Bradley Beal continues to land on the injury report for the Phoenix Suns. Although he played in the first game of the five-game road trip, Beal missed the Suns’ contest against the Washington Wizards with a left ankle sprain. Now, it’s more of the same, as he’s doubtful to play with that same injury. Unfortunately, […]

The CFP national championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State is set for Monday. However, the ticket prices might have some thinking twice about attending. America’s College Football Insider Brett McMurphy detailed some of the prices on X that might have fans pondering if they want to go. The “get-in price” is now up to […]

History and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo typically go hand-in-hand. In Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, Antetokoumpo had 35 points and 13 rebounds. As a result, he now has the eighth-most games with 35+ points and 10+ rebounds in league history. At 30-years-old, he’s continuing to dominate. For instance, Antetokounmpo leads the third NBA […]

Although Jimmy Butler broke the silence on his Miami Heat return, there’s plenty more to the story. The ongoing feud between Butler and team president Pat Riley has been the height of the discussion. Even with Butler returning, there’s a long-term disinterest in continuing to play for the franchise. However, ESPN insider Shams Charania continues […]

Rebounding. The main issue that Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer and the rest of the team have echoed. However, when the Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards, some of those problems might go away. The 7’0 big man has averaged 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds this season in 21 games. Also, he’s started […]

As the Phoenix Suns traveled to the Nation’s Capital to take on the Washington Wizards, they didn’t know that Kevin Durant would have the biggest impact. Although he didn’t score as many points as Devin Booker in the 130-123 win, it was his mindset that prevailed. For starters, Durant returned home to Washington D.C. Following […]

When Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia took over as the majority owner, he immediately had Kevin Durant on his radar. The first-time NBA owner made an immediate impact right when he took over. The Suns made a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, which sent Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, and four first-round picks to the Brooklyn […]

Years ago, Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud began to hear about rumblings of a basketball league. That league would become Unrivaled. The 3×3 league, put together by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart has been the talk of the WNBA offseason. The 36-player league will feature an eight-week season that runs from January 17 to March […]

When Nick Richards was traded to the Phoenix Suns, it addressed a very crucial need. Rebounding. No one felt it as much as Suns forward Kevin Durant. The all-star explained to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin during Thursday’s morning shoot around how Richards helps Phoenix mightily in the paint. “He’s a strong presence in the paint, a […]

When Quinn Ewers declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, he left behind Texas football, and a big wad of money. In the latest report by 247 Sports, they said that Ewers was offered a large sum of money, $8 million to be exact, to leave the Longhorns and join this specific university. The article didn’t […]

Big Ten basketball has not been kind to UCLA basketball, and their head coach, Mick Cronin. Many stories have circulated since conference play began. For starters, Cronin called out UCLA basketball’s ‘delusional’ players after a loss against Michigan. Then, when they traveled to play Maryland, they made headlines once again. The head coach was ejected […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has had some interesting thoughts about his former head coach, Mike Tomlin. After another abrupt playoff exit, questions have surrounded Tomlin and his job security as well as availability across the league. The Dallas Cowboys recently fired their head coach, Mike McCarthy, which leaves the position wide open. Even […]

Before LeBron James received many endorsements after signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, there was an instance in high school where he had a chance to take some lucrative deals. Reebok offered James a $10 million contract when he was in high school. It was an emotional conversation between James and his mother. She reiterated […]

The stage is set for the College Football Playoff national championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State. However, college football analyst Paul Finebaum doesn’t think the matchup is close. He elaborated more on the Matt Barrie Show about why the Fighting Irish have no shot. I cannot imagine Notre Dame winning the game,” Finebaum […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a win stripped away vs the New Pelicans Pelicans from them due to the NBA referees. The 119-116 loss in New Orleans didn’t leave head coach Jason Kidd pleased in the slightest. He explained via ESPN about the ongoing criticism of the officials. “The league wants to get it right,” Kidd […]

Sometimes, the best moments in sports happen between players and fans, and that’s the case with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Although James has stunned fans with dunks, among other things this season, there’s one that takes it all. A young fan was hoping that the Lakers all-star would notice her. It wasn’t until […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant added another person to his posterization list: Victor Wembanyama. After all, Morant embarrassed Wembanyama with an epic poster during Wednesday’s win. A 21-point and 12-assist double-double has become routine for the Memphis guard. When Michael Wallace asked about the dunk on Wembanyama post-game, Morant explained that he doesn’t care […]

Leadership comes in all forms and sizes. Just ask Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and star forward Anthony Davis. Before Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat, Redick made it a point that he wanted to see more leadership. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said that Redick explained how Davis diving for a loose ball was […]

Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick isn’t afraid to share his opinion, notably with Corbin Burnes and the Chicago Cubs fanbase. After Burnes agreed to a shocking $210 million contract with the Diamondbacks, many were surprised that he chose Arizona out of other spots. He could’ve taken more money to play for the San Francisco Giants, […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal echoes one phrase before every media availability, press conference, or any opportunity to speak with reporters. “Praise my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” However, the phrase is not simply one to look flashy or to be in touch with an audience. However, his faith is a lifestyle and is one […]

As soon as the winning high tide hits, another injury takes place, this time to Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal. He’s been labeled as doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards with a left ankle sprain. If he misses the contest, it will be his 11th absence of the season. Injuries have bitten […]

As soon as the Phoenix Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards with the Charlotte Hornets, Shams Charania took to X and explained how the new Phoenix big man fits in with his team. “Suns land much-needed help at center with Richards, who’s averaged 11.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in nine starts this […]