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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 […]

Darvin Ham has been the topic of discussion after the Milwaukee Bucks took down the Atlanta Hawks 110-102 in the NBA Cup semifinals. The reason is that Ham has never lost an NBA Cup game. Dating back to the 2023 season, the league introduced the in-season tournament as a way to increase competitiveness throughout the […]

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby suffered a season-ending ankle injury. After the news broke, he took to Instagram and shared a heartfelt message about his love for the Raiders faithful and how determined he is to get back on the field. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maxx Crosby (@maxxcrosby) […]

Rutgers basketball guard Dylan Harper left his fans, and the entire college basketball world in shock after Saturday’s game against Seton Hall. Harper hit a game-winner, a three-point shot after taking the ball the length of the floor. Once he got to his spot, he rose and knocked down the shot in front of the […]

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders had none of the false narratives surrounding his son, Shedeur, regarding the NFL Draft. After a tweet mentioned that Shedeur is prepared to go to the Dallas Cowboys or the Las Vegas Raiders, another interesting tidbit dropped. The original tweet mentioned that Shedeur would refuse to go to the […]

USC football just lost their quarterback Miller Moss to the ACC, as he’s transferred to Louisville Football, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. He is one of the most coveted players in the NCAA transfer portal, as he’s No. 10 overall and the No. 3 quarterback in the ESPN Portal Rankings. Moss made his decision after […]

Ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals matchup against the Tennessee Titans, the AFC North team made an interesting quarterback move. They signed Logan Woodside after he spent the previous 13 games on the practice squad, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The move comes as a surprise to their starting quarterback, Joe Burrow. Although […]

More devastating news continues to fly the Philadelphia 76ers way, this time with rookie guard Jared McCain. He suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee and will be out indefinitely, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. After McCain overtook the Rookie of the Year odds, his season could likely come to a close. […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to bolster their backcourt, as they’re rumored to be pursuing Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The trade is completed but can’t be officially recognized by the league until Sunday. It would send Schroder to Brooklyn for De’Anthony Melton and three second-round draft picks. […]

For all of the praise and congratulations Bill Belichick received for being the new North Carolina football head coach, it has had its share of criticism. For instance, former New England Patriots player Ross Tucker wasn’t pleased with his former head coach. He explained on the WEEI Afternoon Show what he expects to see from […]

Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic has been one of, if not, the most dominant player in the NBA. Despite his dominance, he doesn’t have a flashy game, much like former Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce. On the KG Certified Podcast, Pierce and former teammate Kevin Garnett joked about how Jokic’s lack of athleticism means […]

The Portland Trail Blazers (8-16) could be with their rookie center Donovan Clingan against the San Antonio Spurs (12-12) after suffering an MCL injury. Luckily for the Blazers, Clingan took a big step in his return from injury. He was recently cleared for on-court workouts and is considered day-to-day. Although Portland is a young team, […]

Bill Belichick going to North Carolina football is one of the biggest talks of the sports world right now. Luckily, one of his former players, Cam Newton, had some kind words to say about his former head coach and the impact he’ll make. “Bill Belichick going to Chapel Hill is the best thing for Chapel […]

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen continues to deal with a lingering back injury, according to the NBA’s official injury report before Friday’s game vs the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, he’s dealt with a plethora of injuries already this season. Notably, Markkanen suffered a knee injury after colliding with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Although he’s played […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most fearless players in the league. His mix of athleticism, skill, and determination makes him a nightmare for any opposing defense. His mentality has remained the same since winning two MVP awards. He explained why he’s not afraid of anything on the court. “Now, about fearlessness: […]

Although Bill Belichick is the newest head coach for North Carolina football, there’s an interesting caveat for him if he desires to make an NFL return. USA Today reporter Steve Berkowitz broke down what Belichick will receive regarding his salary. He has a five-year, $10 million deal with some incentives inside. Belichick has $10 million […]

When Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets, it sparked reactions from across the sports world. However, it surprised Mets owner Steve Cohen the most. He told ESPN that he thought there was no chance that Soto would leave the New York Yankees. “Usually I’m pretty good at reading the signals. This one I […]

As the news confirms, Bill Belichick will be the next coach of North Carolina football. After succeeding Mack Brown, he’ll be the oldest coach in college football. Despite any doubts or criticisms about the move, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is one of those who embraces the move. He spoke about the move and […]

New North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick dropped a hilarious response when asked about why he wants to keep coaching. “It beats working,” Belichick said, via Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports. The former New England Patriots head coach is likely referring to a sentiment echoed throughout society. If you love what you do, then […]

The New York Yankees fell short of the Juan Soto sweepstakes after he signed with the New York Mets. However, the Yankees general manager Brian Cashman isn’t too upset about the outcome. On the Hot Stove Podcast, he explained how his $700+ million offer is one they don’t regret. “I think I did that well […]

The Washington Wizards are off to a historically pathetic start so far in the 2024-25 NBA season. They have a 3-19 and lost 16 in a row before defeating the Denver Nuggets at home. Despite Nikola Jokic having a historic performance, they somehow did enough to withstand an onslaught from the reigning MVP. However, one […]

Tyronn Lue has been a well-respected coach across the league, and notably for the Los Angeles Clippers. However, their cross-town rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, didn’t pay the same respect for him as other teams in the league did. Lue explained that the Lakers’ approach rubbed him the wrong way. “The perception of where I […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a tall task ahead of them with defending Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles explained on Wednesday what makes the former Oregon standout such a tough matchup to prepare for. “He does a great job taking care of the football and understanding the offense,” […]

The Atlanta Hawks are moving on to the NBA Cup semifinals after defeating the Knicks, 108-100, on the back of superstar point guard Trae Young. After securing the win, he dropped 22 points, 11 assists, and an unforgettable ‘dice’ celebration. When asked about the specific celebration, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps said on X that Young planned […]

Joe Burrow has landed on the Cincinnati Bengals injury report, according to Jay Morrison of Bengalstalk.com on X. This comes after their Monday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys. Funny enough, Burrow issued an honest take on his knee after Monday’s game. He said that he felt fine and that he’ll see how it […]

As Indiana Fever, point guard Caitlin Clark won the TIME Athlete of the Year, many of the comments were saying how she was deserving. However, WNBA Hall-of-Famer Sheryl Swoopes remained skeptical. She wasn’t questioning that Clark won the award but how and why she was selected. On the Gil’s Arena Podcast, she explained more of […]

As Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter headline the two Heisman trophy finalists, the Boise State running back has his case as to why he deserves to be in. Jeanty’s 2,497 yards this season places him fourth all-time in single-season rushing yards behind Barry Sanders, Melvin Gordon, and Kevin Smith. His 29 touchdowns this season tie […]

As Oregon football won the Big 10 championship and secured an undefeated season, they’ll have to wait until the Rose Bowl to play their next opponent. Head coach Dan Lanning isn’t a big fan of the bye week for the top-four seeds. He explained on the Always College Football show another idea that would be […]

After Maalik Murphy entered the transfer portal, Duke football was wondering who their next quarterback would be. Luckily, they found their answer. ESPN’s Pete Thamel said, “Transfer quarterback Darian Mensah, the top-rated player in ESPN’s transfer portal rankings, has committed to Duke, he told ESPN on Wednesday. Mensah is a redshirt freshman who will have […]

The Alabama football program has been a powerhouse with the pigskin and having elite players blossom into NFL stars. The same could be said for quarterback Jalen Milroe, except he has the Crimson Tide legacy in a different positive light. Milroe was named the William V. Campbell Trophy winner, signifying a top student-athlete based on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA Cup quarterfinals convincingly, but head coach Doc Rivers made sure to keep the main thing, the main thing. After Tuesday’s game, Rivers dropped an effective message about his expectations for the rest of the tournament. “We want to win this thing,” Rivers said. After starting […]

As fellow Milwaukee Bucks teammate Damian Lillard talked about unfinished business, Giannis Antetokounmpo reflected an attitude of gratitude after defeating the Orlando Magic in the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup. “I’m very happy that we are able to go to Vegas,” Antetokounmpo said postgame. “We have unfinished business.” After starting the season with a […]