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The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a 6-9-3 start, and Evgeni Malkin is feeling the beginning of the end for himself and his teammates. Following Wednesday’s overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, Malkin described to The Score how much the city of Pittsburgh means to him. “It’s my second home here,” Malkin said. “I’m […]

The November 15, 2024, bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is set. However, Colin Cowherd believes that the former boxing champion of the world has a clear advantage over his opponent. “Eight rounds, two minutes, 16 minutes of total fighting… I would take the pro athlete over the hard-working, tough guy, YouTuber, businessman,” Cowherd […]

Since taking over as the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback, Russell Wilson remains undefeated. It’s been clear that he has more swagger and confidence, especially after leaving the Denver Broncos. As Wilson spoke to the NFL on ESPN, he explained his realistic timeline for the rest of his career.  “I definitely want to play another five […]

In light of Kyle Singler’s mental health battle, the NBPA sent a statement via the New York Post about how they’re offering support to Singler. “We are in contact with Kyle’s family,” the statement reads. “As with all current and former members of the NBPA, we offer any and all support to players, whether through […]

The latest on LeBron James’ possible retirement comes courtesy of ESPN’s Shams Charania. He spoke to Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take about James’ potential plan following this season. “[LeBron James] is going to be 40 years old next month,” Charania said. “My sense is next season could potentially be his last season in […]

Former New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo dispelled any notion of his former head coach, Tom Thibodeau overworking his players. On the Young Man and the Three podcast, he explained Thibodeau’s philosophy of preparing for games during the season.  “Tibs gets his rap of practice, practice, practice, practice,” DiVincenzo said. “But we’re playing, then a […]

Paul Sewald’s last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t go according to plan. The Diamondbacks demoted Sewald from his closer role in the middle to the later portion of the season. As he’s set to test the open market, teams are focused on the all-star closer, specifically, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sewald told Foul Territory […]

On Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker dropped the second game of a back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings. For the all-star shooting guard, he scored 18 points on 6-for-16 shooting, with five assists, three rebounds, and two steals. After the game, he spoke to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin about how he could’ve been ‘better’ in […]

Despite previous Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver selling the team in 2022, his impact is still felt negatively. A report from ESPN’s Baxter Holmes revealed that a former Suns employee is suing the team and cited allegations of harassment, racial discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.  The former employee was hired by the Phoenix on Sept. […]

Revenge can sometimes be sweet, but if you’re Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen, it might be more than just sweet. After the Baltimore Ravens didn’t extend him this offseason, he went to their division rival. He spoke on how the battle for first place in the AFC North is more than a game. “I wasn’t […]

The Chicago Bears week thus far has been full of drama, with Caleb Williams being the latest topic of discussion. Luckily, former Bears quarterback Chase Daniel stuck up for Williams on The Facility Podcast. He torched Bears teammates who reportedly wanted Williams benched. “The people who went up to Ryan Poles’ office, and the people […]

Ole Miss football and head coach Lane Kiffin continued to rack up wins over the past few days, as they flipped former Alabama football commit Caleb Cunningham to play for the Rebels, according to Hayes Fawcett on X. The Ackerman, Mississippi native chose to stay close to home with the commitment. Also, Ole Miss ended […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg made mistakes that left their fans stunned in the upset loss to Kentucky basketball. Regardless, Flagg spoke after the game about his adoration for his head coach Jon Scheyer, and his level of trust. “I’m glad he had that trust in me to put the ball in my hands,” Flagg […]

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers being at the center of nearly every trade conversation, Bill Simmons said on his podcast that there’s one trade he envisions happening with Trae Young and the Hawks, sooner rather than later. It’s D’Angelo Russell, expiring (contract),” Simmons said. “It’s Rui (Hachimura), just to make the contracts work, it’s (Jalen) […]

The Chicago Bears are cleaning house once again, this time with their offensive lineman, Nate Davis, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. They released Davis after their loss to the New England Patriots. The move also comes after the Bears fired their offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday. While that move appeared imminent, […]

In his first top-10 win as the Kentucky basketball head coach, Mark Pope remained humble when talking about the win. “This is actually not about me at all … it’s about these boys, it’s about BBN (big blue nation) … that’s what makes it special,” Pope said via the SEC Network. Kentucky hired Pope to […]

Tuesday was an emotional match between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks, more specifically for Draymond Green and Klay Thompson. The latter was honored throughout the day and before the game by teammates, coaches, fans, and the organization. While Green watched the video beforehand to avoid being overcome with emotion, there was one […]

Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ triumphant win over the Washington Commanders, linebacker Alex Highsmith’s father provided a crucial update after his son suffered a potentially serious injury. Unfortunately, this is the second time that Highsmith will miss time this season. He missed three weeks with a groin injury. Highsmith will be replaced in the starting lineup […]

With the WNBA expansion draft only weeks away, the league is prepared to add the Golden State Valkyries. However, each team can have players stripped away at any moment. For the Phoenix Mercury, they should look to preserve two players; Kahleah Copper and Natasha Cloud. For starters, Copper had a career year with the Mercury. […]

Despite MVP performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks are still struggling with a 2-8 record. Former NBA player Channing Frye had some criticism for the former MVP on the Road Trippin Podcast. “Here’s the truth and you might take it hard but argue with me, the way Giannis plays in today’s game, he can […]

The Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry honored Klay Thompson ahead of his return to Golden State, this time with a different team, the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson signed with the Mavericks in the offseason on a three-year, $50 million contract. The former Golden State guard emphasized that he wanted to help Dallas win another title, […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been the big disappointment of the NFL. Following the 34-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, linebacker Micah Parsons spoke about his head coach, Mike McCarthy, which fueled rumors on social media. Fast forward two days later, and Parsons backed up his claim and refuted what the narrative turned into. “I never […]

The Chicago Bears fired Shane Waldron on Tuesday and since then, the rumor train is in full operation. According to Marc Silverman, a longtime Chicago sports radio host, he dropped some intriguing information about the state of the organization. “After talking to a few people with knowledge of the situation, players went to Matt Eberflus […]

The Chicago Bears and head coach Matt Eberflus have fired their offensive coordinator, Shane Waldron after a grueling 4-5 start to the season, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Under Waldron, the offense has underperformed compared to what expectations were. They’re 24th in the league in points per game with 19.4. Mind you, they have […]

Following their second consecutive win, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales dropped an update about running backs Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders, according to David Newton of ESPN. “Panthers coach Dave Canales says running back Chuba Hubbard “is good to go.’ Says Miles Sanders is ankle/foot and he’ll have a timeline for any potential time […]

Two days after Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart called Jake Pope an ‘idiot’, he broke the silence Monday on X. He shared his thoughts, which were full of regret about celebrating with the Ole Miss football fans. Support roared in on X, with many saying that it’s fine and to move on. Smart’s comments […]

Tuesday will mark Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State, as his Mavericks take on the Warriors. After a down season the year prior, Thompson signed with the Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract. On the Hoop Collective, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon explained how Thompson is drawing inspiration from a Hall-of-Famer, Scottie Pippen. “He brought it […]

The Dallas Cowboys have an endorsement for Deion Sanders to be their next head coach, thanks to Rex Ryan. As Ryan was on ESPN’s Get Up, he explained his rationale for hiring Sanders at the end of the season. “I look at the (Detroit) Lions, who did they hire? Their former player Dan Campbell,” Ryan […]

From one MVP performance to the next, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic continues to dominate and shake the heads of many for good reasons. After the Nuggets 122-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Jokic credited his teammates for putting him in positions to succeed. “I hope I can continue to play like this,” Jokic said […]

Sunday was the Tyrese Haliburton show, according to Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle. After a 35-point and 14-assist performance, Carlisle explained how he knew his star point guard would have a breakout game. “Look at the look in the eyes. It was as simple as that,” Carlisle said via the New York Post. “I […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are poised for a playoff push and are hosting two players, 4-time Pro Bowler, Xavien Howard, and Super Bowl champion Leonard Fournette for workouts, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The move doesn’t come as too much of a surprise, as the Bengals fell to 4-6 on the season. […]

The Detroit Pistons will get another addition to their youthful squad, with Ausar Thompson taking a major step toward playing. After he dealt with a blood clot issue since March, he’s been cleared to play by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel. Thompson had the seal of approval to start ramping up his condition in preparation for […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh remains an enigma, and that description was elevated after giving a new nickname to his franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert. “I’m changing his name to ‘Beast.’ Beast Herbert,” coach Jim Harbaugh said postgame, via the team’s website. “Half man, half beast.” The Harbaugh and Herbert connection has thrived ever […]

Throughout the Phoenix Suns’ 115-112 win against the Miami Heat, center Jusuf Nurkic made his presence known on both ends, and Kevin Durant was all for it. From crashing the boards to hitting a barrage of three-pointers, Nurkic proved to be an X-factor in the Wednesday win. Following the game, Durant spoke to reporters about […]

Matt Leinart’s son, Cole Leinart made his official commitment to SMU on Wednesday, according to Hayes Fawcett on X. Eight schools offered Leinart an opportunity, including Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Now, Leinart will join a No. 13 ranked Mustangs team that is 8-1 on the season. Their only loss of the season came at the […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins is known for his passion and support of his teammates. However, the Grizzlies will be without their passionate head coach for Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. “According to a Grizzlies spokesperson, Taylor Jenkins is currently away from the team due to a personal matter related to a […]

While Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons is eyeing his return in Week 10, there’s more concern about wide receiver CeeDee Lamb after suffering a shoulder injury in their loss to the Atlanta Falcons. “Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Micah Parsons will go through a limited practice for the first time since suffering a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers lost Paul George in free agency, yet it didn’t seem to both Kawhi Leonard and the rest of the team. It’s done the opposite. Norman Powell is averaging a career-high 24.9 points per game. James Harden is averaging 21.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game. Also, center Ivica Zubac […]

One of the top 2025 NBA draft picks, Ace Bailey is set to miss the season opener for Rutgers basketball due to an injury, according to CBS basketball insider Jon Rothstein. While there was no information regarding Bailey’s injury, Rothstein mentioned the injury would be monitored on a day-to-day basis. Bailey and Dylan Harper were […]