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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers saga continues to be a talking point, even one to former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Although the latter has given his thoughts on the matter, there’s more to the story. With the NFL schedule dropping, Pittsburgh plays both the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets this season. However, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1, and it’s thanks to Anthony Edwards. However, the All-Star guard learned a valuable lesson from his training, Chris Hines before the playoffs began. “My trainer [Chris] Hines always tells me, ‘Michael Jordan had Steve Kerr,’” Edwards told ESPN. “He always tells me stuff like that. So, it’s just being […]

The Philadelphia Flyers’ head coaching search has come to a close. According to Frank Seravalli on X (formerly Twitter), the Flyers are closing in on a deal to make Rick Tocchet the franchise’s next head coach. However, the move is not finalized, as he has to go through the steps in the process. Still, this […]

If anyone understands the situation Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is in, it would be Dwight Howard. The likely future Hall of Famer had a similar career trajectory with the Orlando Magic. However, after Antetokounmpo was rumored to leave the Bucks, Howard gave his reasoning to the Greek Freak about staying put in Milwaukee. “What […]

As soon as the Dallas Mavericks landed the No. 1 pick, all eyes were on Cooper Flagg. One of those pairs of eyes happens to be Rich Paul. The latter is Anthony Davis’s agent, who was traded to the Mavericks as part of the Luka Doncic trade. However, rumors are piling up about the franchise […]

Hours before, Bill Simmons said the Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery would be a travesty. However, back in March, the longtime NBA reporter had an idea of what could happen. In an X (formerly Twitter) post by The Ringer’s official account, they recounted when Simmons predicted the Mavericks to land the draft pick. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans landed the No. 7 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. As a result, it didn’t please Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III. On the Young Man & The Three Podcast, he remained cautious about his concerns with the draft lottery. However, he addressed the skepticism surrounding the wrong teams winning it. “This […]

Being down 3-1 hasn’t fazed the Golden State Warriors in the slightest. Following Monday’s 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves in their second-round NBA Playoffs series, Jonathan Kuminga explained what life is like in the locker room. Jonathan Kuminga: “The mindset and mood is still very high. Energy and vibe is still great.” pic.twitter.com/xmJpBzZhVJ — 95.7 […]

Although Jalen Brunson gave a message to the New York Knicks following their Game 4 win against the Boston Celtics, he forgot to mention making history. Brunson broke Kobe Bryant’s record for the most fourth-quarter points through ten games in the playoffs. According to Tommy Breer on X (formerly Twitter), he had a list for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers moved on from George Pickens, and it’s an all-too-familiar feeling with defensive end Cam Heyward. On his podcast, he delved into Steelers history and detailed the receivers who stayed past their rookie contracts. “I think you’ve got to look at the track record of trading wide receivers,” Heyward said. “There’s been some […]

The Phoenix Suns are a living and breathing conundrum, thanks to the aftermath of acquiring stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. It’s not the two stars’ fault by any means. However, the Suns’ squandering the last of their draft picks wasn’t ideal. Before the NBA Draft Lottery, Durant mentioned he is interested in playing for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson continue to be in a standoff. As Ian Rapoport sees it, he feels that a move could’ve happened already. However, there’s some important context to establish first. For starters, Hendrickson was due a new contract by the Bengals. After the team didn’t extend him, and extended Ja’Marr Chase and […]

The Connecticut Sun might not be the Connecticut Sun for much longer. They recently hired an investment bank to sell the team and relocate, according to Sportico reporters Kurt Badenhausen and Eben Novy-Williams. The sale comes as a bit of a surprise to outsiders. For WNBA fans, there isn’t much surprise here. After all, Connecticut […]

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 4 on Monday could feel like a Game 7. At least that’s what Stephen A Smith believes. On First Take, he explained his thought process for that claim. "I believe tonight's Game 4 winner wins the series. Period… If the New York Knicks are able to turn […]

Although the Philadelphia 76ers had an underwhelming season, general manager Daryl Morey has been asked about the possibility of trading Joel Embiid. He gave a simple and succinct answer. “We’re committed to Joel and Paul,” Morey said on the Rights to Rickey Sanchez Podcast. His commitment to the two stars says a ton about the […]

The Dallas Cowboys traded for George Pickens, and it shocked plenty. However, NFL and SI insider Albert Breer broke down how the team managed to land him. He explained that Dallas didn’t pick a single wide receiver with either of its nine draft picks. Not to mention, CeeDee Lamb needs a clear No. 2 option, […]

Even though Ohio State football won the national championship, head coach Ryan Day had his eyes on the prize. Once he obtained the ultimate prize, it wasn’t his true motivation. He explained to NBC Sports’ Nicole Auerbach if his perception would change following the national championship win. I asked Ryan Day what the day *after* […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery taking place on Monday, Bill Simmons is excited, just like any other fan. However, he hopes that one particular team doesn’t come away with the first overall pick… and that would be the Dallas Mavericks. “It’s weird because they should be last in the lottery karma rankings, but you could […]

Are the Dallas Cowboys going all in? Don’t ask that of the team’s CEO, Stephen Jones. Although the Cowboys made some interesting moves this offseason, Jones said via SI’s Albert Breer that he feels that every team has to do that. “I don’t buy into all that,” Jones said. “Name one person who isn’t all […]

After Hannah Hidalgo made Notre Dame women’s basketball history earlier last season, head coach Niele Ivey believes this is only the beginning. A dominant freshman season had lofty expectations for her sophomore season. Luckily, Hidalgo exceeded those, and then some. She took over as a scorer and was still that defensive menace on the perimeter. […]

The NBC broadcast team continues to grow, as they announced Michael Jordan will be a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock. Jordan is arguably the greatest player of all time. With six NBA titles, six NBA Finals MVPs, among other accolades, he’ll bring his basketball wisdom to the broadcast booth. It is […]

Game 3 between the Dallas Stars and the Winnipeg Jets demonstrated the toughness of this series. As a result, Stars head coach Pete DeBoer and Jets head coach Scott Arniel disagreed with a contested goal. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck looked to put the puck in his net. The puck went off his stick and went […]

Two preseason games, two games with 20 turnovers for the Phoenix Mercury. Despite an optimistic and promising Mercury training camp, head coach Nate Tibbetts and Satou Sabally were surprised. However, Sabally remained optimistic as usual. Following Sunday’s 84-79 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, Sabally didn’t seem concerned about the consecutive games with 20 turnovers. […]

As the Phoenix Mercury approach their final preseason game on Sunday, Kahleah Copper is out against the Golden State Valkyries with a back injury. The second-year Phoenix guard had the same injury diagnosis on Tuesday, before their game against the Las Vegas Aces. In that game, Copper’s rise reflects the Mercury’s 2025 culture. Here’s everything […]

One man’s trash is another’s treasure. At least that’s the case for Mitchell Robinson and Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. In the second half, Boston made it a point to continually foul Robinson. He clanked a good chunk of his free throws, even with the crowd cheering for him. Following the Celtics’ 22-point blowout, […]

On Saturday, Game 3 between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics was supposed to be a fun and entertaining game. However, Knicks fans had nothing to enjoy in the afternoon showdown. As a result, the Celtics dismantled the Knicks, 115-93. It was an entourage from Boston, and New York went missing in action. […]

With their backs against the wall, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault knows the biggest challenge ahead of his team. However, a horrid performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t make matters easier. On Saturday, the head coach rationalized the faith he has in Gilgeous-Alexander, despite the bad game. “He’s the man at that,” Daigneault said […]

The stars are out in the Big Apple, as Timothee Chalamet and Spike Lee linked up before Game 3 between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. Saturday and then on Monday could feature the two celebrities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NBA on ESPN (@nbaonespn) Lee has been an avid […]

Following a crucial Game 1 win by the Dallas Stars, the next game was anything but. Funny enough, Stars center Matt Duchene was irate at the shutout loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Although Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck looked to be in his Vezina Trophy form, Duchene didn’t care. Following the loss, he explained the feeling […]

A Josh Morrissey injury had the Winnipeg Jets scrambling. However, an unsung hero named Haydn Fleury rose to the occasion. For the defenseman, this isn’t the first time he’s had his name called. Fleury has been the go-to guy when players have been injured. Fast forward to the playoffs, and it’s been more of the […]

The Florida Panthers have been one of the best teams in the NHL. And commissioner Gary Bettman is extremely thankful for it. He’s been an advocate for hockey in the southern United States. After Vinnie Viola bought the team in 2014, they’ve had a resurgence unlike any other. For instance, the Panthers won the 2024 […]

After Darius Garland missed Game 1 with a toe injury, the Cleveland Cavaliers felt the guard’s absence. As a result, the Cavs trailed 2-0 to the Indiana Pacers before Friday’s Game 3. Following that game, it was a dominant showing and one that had Garland in the game. Although he didn’t have the best performance, […]

Although Rebecca Allen signed with the Chicago Sky, the 2025 team is beyond different than the 2024 squad. Even though rookies like Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso dominated, there wasn’t much chemistry. As a result, the Sky fired former head coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season. Since then, they brought Las Vegas Aces assistant coach […]

Although Cam Skattebo lived out his NFL dream, the New York Giants running back has the same mentality. He wants to prove people wrong. Despite the numerous accolades, Skattebo acknowledges that he has plenty of work to do. I asked @camskattebo5 how he keeps finding that chip on his shoulder. What an a see from […]

After Derek Carr was contemplating shoulder surgery, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback announced his retirement, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Carr himself released a statement about his decision. “Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I’ve decided to retire from the National Football League,” said Carr. “For more than […]

Even though Jaxson Dart could be the New York Giants’ quarterback of the future, he might not get the opportunity right away. Despite the Giants drafting Dart in the first round, they still have Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston at the No. 1 and 2 quarterbacks. Either way, Dart knows his place on the roster […]

A new identity is upon the Phoenix Mercury in 2025. Although Kahleah Copper remains with the team, they brought in Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, and swapped out Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. With the new era in Phoenix and the WNBA preseason underway, ESPN published a list of its Top 25 players in the […]

A Los Angeles Lakers elimination from the first round, at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, had Steve Nash and LeBron James thinking. However, Nash was straightforward about how Los Angeles was outmatched by Minnesota. “You got to push buttons, you got to try things,” Nash said. “The coaches have a feeling of what’s going […]

Even though the success hasn’t been there, Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia has left a lasting impact. After the Mercury hosted the 2024 All-Star Game and the Suns in 2027, there’s another fun move he’s making for the WNBA franchise. Ishbia made a value menu for Suns fans that included $2 on popcorn, […]