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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 […]

When Jayson Tatum rode the bench during the Summer Olympics, many questioned why the All-NBA forward wasn’t in the game. People took shots at head coach Steve Kerr for not playing him throughout the entire journey. However, one NBA insider, Brian Windhorst, might have discovered why Tatum was benched on the Hoop Collective Podcast. “Jayson […]

The Chicago Bears have dropped their last two games and might have dropped Matt Eberflus’s impact as head coach, according to DJ Moore. Despite Moore not being certain about if his head coach lost the team, he echoed that sentiment, according to NBC Sports. “I want to say no,” Moore said. “The message yesterday was […]

Kevin Durant raised and knocked down two game-altering shots. The first was a step-back fading jump shot going to his left. Two possessions later, he took Paul George and hit a contested layup that ultimately gave the Phoenix Suns their 118-116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. In the corner stood Bradley Beal, as he watched […]

Following Gregg Popovich being out indefinitely due to a health scare, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama echoed a sentiment that resonated with his entire team, according to NBA writer Paul Garcia. “Of course we all miss him, we hope he’s alright,” said Victor Wembanyama of Coach Popovich being out. “We know he’s going to […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks were hit with a harsh playoff reality check, head coach Doc Rivers thought the inverse of any concern, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “We will make the playoffs,” Rivers said when informed of this statistic after the game. “I’m not worried about that.” The Bucks’ 1-6 record doesn’t have […]

Even though the Los Angeles Rams pulled off a stunning win against the Seattle Seahawks, it was Puka Nacua who stole the headlines the following day. He claimed that he can seamlessly transition from the NFL to the NBA. While teammates Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp had pure doubt, Nacua lacked no confidence. View this […]

The Diana Taurasi retirement storyline continues to thicken for the Phoenix Mercury and the entire WNBA. Taurasi posted a photo on her Instagram of emojis that depicted “one last dance.” As fans embraced a possible return, her agent told ESPN something rather interesting, according to Michael Voepel. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have more insult to their injuries, as Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his first game of the season with a right adductor strain, according to the Bucks. Antetokounmpo landed on the injury report heading into Monday’s game but this is the final word from the team. They’re currently 1-5 and are facing off […]

Bill Simmons is notorious for giving his opinion on any and everything, this time with Tom Brady. Simmons said on his podcast that he’s not pleased with Brady’s ‘fake energy.’ “I think he’s being poorly produced is where I’ve landed because I think whatever they’re telling him to do it’s not working,” Simmons said. “I […]

During a special appearance on the Club 520 Podcast, Boston Celtics all-star Jayson Tatum revealed his team’s toughest matchup in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. “The (Indiana) Pacers was the hardest series that we had last year,” Tatum said. “Just like how fast they play, they would sub in 3 people at a time. T. J. […]

Following Texas football’s ugly loss to Georgia football, head coach Steve Sarkisian hopes for a resounding win against Florida football. However, he knows the Gators are better than their 4-4 record suggests, according to Brian Davis. “I will say this: This will be arguably the best-looking team in our conference,” Sarkisian said. “They are big, […]

The Florida football program found some encouraging news from head coach Billy Napier about freshman quarterback, DJ Lagway. “The good news is we have positive information on that front,” Napier said via Graham Hall of 247Sports. “We do think that the injury is less significant, we do think there’s a pathway for recovery and a […]