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The in-state rivalry runs deep between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers, just ask Eagles defensive back Darius Slay and quarterback Kenny Pickett. Slay explained the key factor behind their dominant win against their in-state opponent. “We had to get the win for our QB, not (Jalen) Hurts, we’re talking about Kenny Pickett,” Slay […]

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter thought about any similarities and differences between NIL and the NFL. After giving it some time, he spoke on his podcast about an alarming similarity between the two. “In the last two weeks alone, we’ve seen a couple of players refuse to enter games,” Schefter said. “We saw Diontae Johnson […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has seen Jayden Daniels ball out continuously throughout the season. Sirianni spoke to the media on Wednesday and raved about what makes the Washington Commanders quarterback so special. “He’s super dynamic, and he’s a good passer,” Sirianni said. “He’s outstanding with the ball in his hands and creating. I […]

The No. 2 ranked Auburn basketball program has a huge sigh of relief after discovering Johni Broome’s injury report. He suffered a shoulder strain against Georgia State. They deemed Broome’s injury as not requiring surgery, which is a huge plus for the Auburn program, according to Justin Hockanson of On3 Sports. After Auburn head coach […]

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti’s only loss comes against Ohio State this season. On the Pat McAfee Show, Cignetti detailed the main error they made in their loss in Columbus. “We didn’t handle the crowd noise very well and had some communication breakdowns in pass protection,” Cignetti said. “We couldn’t play offense for a while […]

A Patrick Mahomes injury scare isn’t anything that the Kansas City Chiefs have hoped for. Despite that, teammate Travis Kelce remained encouraged by his quarterback’s progression throughout the week. He explained on the New Heights Podcast about his quarterback’s availability for Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans. “I don’t know what’s going to happen for […]

The USC football program just got an upgrade at running back, as they landed a 1,000-yard rusher from New Mexico, Eli Sanders, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Sanders hit the transfer portal in early December. The former Lobo running back ran for 1,063 yards at New Mexico last year after transferring from Iowa State. Not […]

Colorado football has lost one of their key veterans, as safety Trevor Woods has entered the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. He has 167 career tackles, seven pass deflections, three forced fumbles and three interceptions. During his senior year, he battled injuries and was only able to play in four games. […]

UPDATE: Oklahoma football has officially landed John Mateer from Washington State, according to Hayes Fawcett. After Jackson Arnold left Oklahoma football, the Sooners have found possibly their next two guys in quarterback John Mateer and wide receiver Javonnie Gibson. The Washington State signal-caller is the number one quarterback in the portal and the number one […]

Even with Miami football quarterback Cam Ward soon to declare for the NFL Draft, the Hurricanes landed a star, former LSU football wide receiver, CJ Daniels, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.com. He has 148 receptions for 2,434 yards & 21 touchdowns in his college career. Daniels entered the transfer portal from LSU after their […]

In the second installment of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens divisional matchup, Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen isn’t concerned or paid any attention to the matchup. “I’m over it,” Queen said via the team’s website. “We clinched a playoff spot. There are bigger things to look at down the road. Right now, this is a […]

The Brandon Ingram trade rumors continue to swirl around him, and this time the Denver Nuggets. The New Orleans Pelicans forward has been involved in a variety of trade discussions, but this one with Denver is the newest of the bunch. After Ingram declined the Pelicans $50 million per season offer, his time in the […]

Discipline is one of the most important elements of winning, just ask Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. He explained after the Bucks NBA Cup championship win about how his team endured Las Vegas. “Playing together. Going in at night – not drinking,” Rivers said, laughing via Sam Amick of The Athletic. “I just had […]

After Dave Clawson stepped down from Wake Forest football, they immediately found their replacement, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Former Washington State head coach Jake Dickert will replace Clawson in Winston-Salem as the Demon Deacons’ next head coach. Dickert helped lead the Cougars to an 8-4 record and the 11th-best offense in the country. As […]

The 2024 NBA Cup championship belongs to the Milwaukee Bucks. Although some were surprised, Bucks point guard Damian Lillard wasn’t shocked in the slightest. He explained after the game that growth is an important element of every team. “We’ve shown the team we started the season as is not the team that we are now,” […]

The NBA Cup championship game is set to commence Tuesday night, but the Phoenix Suns won’t be a part of it. Luckily, Kevin Durant will be enjoying the game from his comfort. Following Tuesday’s practice, Durant was asked by Connor Moreno of Burn City Sports if he’s excited about the title game. “I am. The […]

Rivalries often turn into respect, and that’s the case if you’re New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers talking about Matthew Stafford. During his weekly appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, the Jets signal-caller gave some praise to his former NFC North rival. “Matthew Stafford is one of my all-time favorite competitors to go against,” Rodgers […]

The winter transfer portal woes continue for universities, with this instance happening to USC football. The Trojans are losing Zachariah and Zion Branch to the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The tweet also mentions how the brothers are expected to go to their next destination together. USC football went 6-6 on the year […]

Penn State football will be without backup quarterback Beau Pribula after he entered the transfer portal. Nittany Lions alum Micah Parsons spoke on his podcast about his problem with the NCAA and the transfer portal this time of year. “Our backup QB Beau (Pribula) is leaving with an impossible decision,” Parsons said. “He’s going to […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has been under the spotlight for all of the wrong reasons, and this time, it’s courtesy of Stephen A Smith. Poole tried to taunt Payton Pritchard, and it completely backfired. On Tuesday’s edition of First Take, the ESPN host had some harsh comments for Poole after his failed taunt on […]

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is one of the most authentic people within the NFL. He’s not afraid to take responsibility or accountability for any shortcomings on the gridiron. However, he hasn’t felt that being reciprocated from some coaches he’s played for in the past. On the Let’s Go Podcast, Crosby elaborated the […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson’s newest Nike contract extension puts her into some unchartered territory, most notably seen with Caitlin Clark, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The three-time MVP’s new deal puts her alongside New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, USC basketball’s JuJu Watkins, and Clark for the most lucrative shoe deal in women’s […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson secured his first major career milestone during Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders. He secured his first 1,000+ rushing yard season. The second-year Texas football star came into the NFL as a highly touted pick. He was someone who posed a dynamic threat on the ground and […]

After Aidan Hutchinson had a season-ending knee injury, the Detroit Lions defensive end teased a potential return if his team makes it to the Super Bowl. “I’m on track for my goal of returning for the Super Bowl,” Hutchinson said via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Hutchinson made that declaration right after his surgery. Even […]

With all of the news surrounding Bill Belichick joining North Carolina football, the former New England Patriots head coach had another shot taken at him by a former player. Ross Tucker went on the Dan Patrick Show and explained why he believes Belichick will not coach a single game for the Tar Heels. “Looking at […]

Even as the San Francisco 49ers dismissed rumors about Kyle Shanahan leaving the team, on the Monday Night Football broadcast, Troy Aikman gave some interesting things about how the Chicago Bears should pursue the head coach. “There has been discussion about, ‘Do you give up some picks and see if you can maybe make a […]

In an era of score-first point guards, Phoenix Suns point guard Tyus Jones still fits the mold of a traditional point guard. He’s a consistent playmaker and someone who caught the eye of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. Before Monday’s game, Billups gave a strong endorsement to the Suns starting point guard. “I’ve […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans have to be relieved after hearing Damian Lillard’s status for Tuesday’s NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After sitting out of the Bucks practice on Monday with a calf injury, Lillard spoke to the media and confirmed his status for the game. “It was just some discomfort… I have […]

The underclassmen of Ohio State football lost a very notable name as freshman quarterback Air Noland officially enters the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.com. This comes two weeks before the Buckeyes clash with Tennessee football in the College Football Playoff. Noland isn’t the first player to enter the portal after the conclusion […]

When the Los Angeles Chargers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers squared off, it was an interesting bout, to say the least. The league’s top defense, led by head coach Jim Harbaugh, was expected to stop a scorching-hot Buccaneers offense. However, the inverse happened, and Tampa Bay dropped a 40-piece on the Chargers. Following the game, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are making a change at quarterback, as they’re expecting to start Desmond Ridder against the Atlanta Falcons as the No. 1 quarterback after Aidan O’Connell’s injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The news comes after O’Connell was deemed a longshot to play for the Raiders in Week 15. Now, the news […]

Any potential Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler trade to the Golden State Warriors was shut down by NBA insider Tim Bontemps. He explained on the Hoop Collective Podcast how, from a financial and practical perspective, the trade doesn’t make sense. “If you’re doing that trade right, the most likely money in the trade is Dennis […]

Alabama football quarterback Jalen Milroe has been involved in NFL Draft discussions. However, there’s a catch to it. Milroe is expected to declare for the draft once the season concludes. The Crimson Tide have one more game this season, and it’s against Michigan football in the ReliaQuest Bowl. After missing out on the College Football […]

Sometimes, trash talk can backfire, as was the case for Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole when he was going against Payton Pritchard and the Boston Celtics. The Wizards’ cornerstone hit Pritchard with a gnarly crossover but took too much time celebrating to get off a shot. As a result, he swung the ball around and […]

As the Philadelphia Eagles gained their 12th win of the season, it came courtesy of quarterback Jalen Hurts and the passing game. Even with the Eagles enduring drama courtesy of teammate Brandon Graham, it didn’t distract them from hitting the main objective. Following the game, Hurts said via ESPN that sometimes, sticking to the air […]

The Phoenix Suns secured their second consecutive win, this time against the Portland Trail Blazers. Tyus Jones and Devin Booker were at the forefront of it for Phoenix in that contest. Although Booker posted 28 points, it was Jones who stole the show. He had 19 points on 8-9 shooting and knocked down all three […]

As the Heisman trophy race concluded, one of the finalists, Miami football quarterback Cam Ward gave his sales pitch to the New York Giants about why they should select him in the 2025 NFL Draft. “The tape says it all,” Ward said. “You’re going to get a competitor out of me. The City of New […]

During an emotional rollercoaster for Colorado football star Travis Hunter, he spoke directly to his father, who was unable to make the Heisman trophy win and ceremony. Hunter’s message to his father is one that left fans heartfelt and compassionate for the 2024 Heisman recipient. “Look at your oldest son,” Hunter said. “I did it […]

The 2024 Heisman trophy race has concluded, and Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty was not awarded the trophy. However, it went to his top opponent, Colorado football star Travis Hunter. The latter finished with 1,152 receiving yards, 15 total touchdowns, and four interceptions. He became the first dual-threat player to win the award […]