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Honesty could be the bread and butter for the Washington Mystics and their new general manager, Jamila Wideman. Although the Mystics missed the playoffs in 2024, they’ve been in a position to rebuild for quite a while. On the No Offseason: The Athletic Women’s Basketball Show, Wideman detailed her vision for 2025. “I think what […]

When the Chicago Sky drafted Hailey Van Lith in the 2025 WNBA Draft, it made her reunite with a former teammate, Angel Reese. Now, she’ll play with a former rival, Kamilla Cardoso. Playing with the two bigs has Van Lith being thankful, as she told Karli Bell on X (formerly Twitter). “I love playing with […]

The feud with Stephen A Smith and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia might’ve come to an end on Friday. After Ishbia called out Smith during the Suns end of season availability, it sparked from something the talk show host said earlier in the week. The First Take host compared Ishbia to former Los Angeles Clippers […]

Winning cures many things, and for Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, he hasn’t had much of that with his team. Although Clarkson was predicted to be traded by the Jazz during the trade deadline, it wasn’t the case. However, he expressed more of those frustrations via the Deseret News. “A little frustration can set in, […]

While Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark continues to make history, there’s a more interesting nugget ahead of the WNBA preseason. As Indiana will take on the Brazilian National Team, this will be the league’s first nationally televised preseason game, according to The Athletic. The news is huge, and continues to show the trajectory of women’s […]

One thing is for certain: Colorado football star Travis Hunter knows where he stands. After Hunter thinks of himself as the No. 1 pick, people have doubted his ability on both sides of the ball. However, he doubled down on his assessment of his skills. “I’m not going to let anybody tell me that I […]

For all the speculation and concern, it’s no secret that Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia cares about his team. However, when Stephen A Smith claimed Ishbia to be the worst owner in the NBA, it felt disheartening and left Ishbia rather ticked off. During Thursday’s end-of-season availability, Ishbia broke the silence about his claim and […]

The 2025 WNBA offseason has been one for the ages, and especially for the Phoenix Mercury. After the Mercury traded for both Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, they made the biggest splashes of the offseason. While it was a big haul to land both players, acquiring All-WNBA talent is beyond impressive. Not to mention, Diana […]

One name that gas flown under the radar during the NFL Draft process would be Kyle McCord. The former Ohio State and Syracuse football quarterback had an exceptional season. He led the nation in pass completion and attempts, as well as passing yards. McCord was a major threat in the ACC, and even placed 10th […]

After Nico Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee football, he expected a $4 million contract. After head coach Josh Huepel claimed that he’s not bigger than the program, Iamaleava is on the open market. ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel joined the Pat McAfee Show and discussed what he’s been hearing about his market. “This is what […]

The transfer portal and Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo don’t see eye to eye. While Izzo didn’t entertain the transfer portal during March Madness, there was a clear reason why. He explained via Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press his issues about the portal. “We created a bad system,” Izzo said in […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has been put on blast since he traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. On Tuesday, Harrison held a private roundtable that made Chandler Parsons, and other media members enraged. On the Run It Back FDTV Show, he blasted the general manager for his antics. “It was just completely cowardly […]

After Nico Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee, the market has been rather small for the quarterback. However, UCLA football has emerged as a front runner for the quarterback. Still, it doesn’t mean that they are willing to give him everything they want. According to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports, he reported that the Bruins are standing […]

Ever since he came into the MLB, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has raved about Paul Skenes. It’s not often to see a former No. 1 overall pick raving about another. For the baseball world though, Cole has expressed his support. He’s been a part of the Pittsburgh Pirates and sees all the potential […]

Trae Young might’ve played his last game with the Atlanta Hawks, according to Bill Simmons. After Young was ejected from the Hawks play-in game, that might’ve been a microcosm of his time with the franchise. He’s led them to the playoffs three times and an Eastern Conference Finals without an All-Star. Still, this might be […]

While Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has struggled this season, it hasn’t defined who he is as a player. After securing a two-out RBI and the win over the San Francisco Giants, it felt long overdue. Following the game, Bohm explained the significance of that hit, and his approach in every at-bat. “It was […]

Ever since Darko Rajakovic became the Toronto Raptors head coach, he’s built a culture of accountability and transparency. However, he’s built one of realistic expectations, in his eyes. As the Raptors finished the season with a 30-52 record, there were some positive steps, but some regressive ones too. As Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun […]

In its program, Florida basketball has a history of running things back, as evidenced by the 2006 and 2007 Gators teams. Now, Alex Condon might be thinking about that, even with the 2025 NBA Draft around the corner. Condon has until May 28 to decide whether to withdraw his name from the draft. Should he […]

As the 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, NFL insider Adam Schefter dropped a bold prediction ahead of the event. He explained the three quarterbacks on his mind on his podcast. “There’s no way that we’re going to see in my mind more than three quarterbacks picked in the first round,” Schefter said. “I think […]

One of the most shocking moves in NBA history took place when Luka Doncic was traded for Anthony Davis. As the Los Angeles Lakers have improved, Davis’s agent, Rich Paul dropped a surprising similarity. He sees this as similar to the Saquon Barkley situation with the New York Giants on the Pat McAfee Show. Obviously […]

Bad owners come and go, but don’t tell that to Stephen A Smith. The latter is not a fan of Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. After the Suns were eliminated from the playoffs despite having a roster of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal, that was all Smith needed to see. On First Take, […]

Sometimes, analytics and statistics get in the way of what is valuable. That’s what happened to Zach Lowe when dissecting Los Angeles Clippers point guard James Harden’s game. After Harden extended his bonkers playoff streak, he has had a memorable season. As a result, Lowe made a bold declaration about the Los Angeles guard. “Harden’s […]

The New York Giants are exhausting all options for a quarterback. Although the Giants gave Shedeur Sanders a private workout, they are doing the same for Jalen Milroe, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. After Sanders’s draft stock has plummeted in recent weeks, this might be a test by New York. They don’t […]

Moments after Florida basketball won the national championship, head coach Todd Golden is already reloading his coaching staff. Most notably, he promoted Jonathan Safir to an assistant coach, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. Also, ClutchPoints’ Kris Pursiainen said that Golden hired current NYU basketball head coach Dave Klatsky as an assistant […]

The ongoing feud between the WNBA and Unrivaled has been highlighted by Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese and WNBA fans. While the feud isn’t about any player, it is about the money. That alone has allowed Unrivaled to put pressure on the WNBA. In an article by Athlon Sports, Reese spoke out on the low […]

Midway through the season, Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer told Devin Booker to vocally tone it down. That was a microcosm of the communication issues within the organization this past season. Booker, who is known to vocalize his concerns, frustrations, as well as improvements, had that negated. It didn’t make sense, considering the shooting […]

During the NBA trade deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves were a team eager to land Kevin Durant in a trade. Although the Golden State Warriors were also suitors, neither team landed the All-Star. Fast forward to the end of the regular season, and both teams have made the playoffs, or at least the play-in. For Durant, […]

After Devin Booker remains to be the foundation of the Phoenix Suns, that sentiment is set to be true. A report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst declares that Booker could sign a massive two-year extension. The news comes following a disappointing 36-46 season, and one where the Suns were eliminated from playoff contention. “Booker was the […]

The Phoenix Suns hectic offseason is officially underway. After the Suns fired Mike Budenholzer, many have wondered what Devin Booker will do. ESPN insider Shams Charania detailed the team’s adamant statement about the franchise guard. Reporting for NBA Today on the futures of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and the Suns after Mike Budenholzer became the […]

When Patrick Peterson announced his retirement from the Arizona Cardinals, the NFL world applauded the former All-Pro cornerback. However, there’s an interesting caveat to his retirement. Peterson explained via Nick Shook of NFL.com his plans. “I wanna, you know, get behind the camera and be able to express my thoughts, input, being able to get […]

A remarkable collegiate career for Hailey Van Lith has come to a close. After Van Lith committed to the 2025 WNBA Draft, her stock continued to rise. However, before the draft kicked off on Monday, her dad left her a heartfelt voice message. “After your name is called Monday night, continue to be the best […]

Why are future NFL quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Shedeur Sanders comparisons heating up? According to Albert Breer of SI, there are some interesting comparisons between the two. After Sanders’s draft stock is falling, and Dart’s is rising, it’s more of the same. “But one interesting point that was raised to me in comparing Sanders to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are heading back to the NBA playoffs. However, the Miami Heat might be on his mind if there is another flop in the playoffs. After the Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers last season, 2025 feels like redemption. However, Marcus Morris suggested on First Take that Antetokounmpo head somewhere […]

Although the NBA MVP race is coming to a close, Bill Simmons is still undecided about who to select. Between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, both have had historic seasons. Because of that, and other factors, it has made Simmons’s life more difficult on who to select. He elaborated more on his podcast about why […]

As the Phoenix Suns have officially fired Mike Budenholzer following a 36-46 season, it marked the third head coach in three years for the franchise. However, Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone were recently fired and could be immediate targets. Since firing Monty Williams at the end of the 2022-23 season, the Suns have been to […]

The Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal experiment has gone about as wrong as it could get. Although the Suns traded for Beal two seasons ago, many have felt that is has been two agonizing seasons. After being swept in the 2024 first round, one season later, they missed the playoffs entirely. With some of the […]

Although Isaiah Simmons was the No. 8 draft pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, his career hasn’t gone the way that many have hoped. However, the Green Bay Packers might be giving him another shot. Most recently, the organization brought in Simmons for a free-agent visit, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Last […]

For all of the uncertainties and unknowns, Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen remains grateful for his head coach, Mike Budenholzer. The duo were together with the Milwaukee Bucks in his final two seasons. In the 2024 offseason, Budenholzer and Allen reunited and brought with them, their chemistry. Following Sunday’s 109-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings, […]

If one thing is sure, Mike Budenholzer’s first season with the Phoenix Suns was as ugly as ever. After firing Frank Vogel, the Suns hired Budenholzer and signed him to a $50 million contract. To which many thought he was the answer. Although the team had an 8-1 start, that was the pinnacle of sustained […]