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Tulane football had a great year last season, and despite losing its quarterback, it is gaining another big one after signing Jake Retzlaff. Head coach Jon Sumrall has the Tulane football program on the rise, and it is primed for a run at the College Football Playoff this season after bringing in Retzlaff from BYU […]

Miami football has high expectations on the field, thanks to Mario Cristobal’s recruiting success after returning home to his alma mater. The on-field results have been good, but the way they have been recruiting should help push them over the top. Their recent recruiting win was after picking up a commitment from 2026 four-star safety […]

The Cleveland Browns’ training camp has started, and the only thing grabbing headlines is what is happening with Shedeur Sanders. He was the biggest storyline coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft. Since leaving to join the Browns, Sanders has had some issues with speeding after doing it twice in June. With training camp officially […]

Thanks to the hiring of head coach Dennis Gates, Missouri basketball has been on an upward trajectory, despite being in the brutal SEC. Although the Tigers had one bad season in his second year, he led them to an NCAA Tournament berth in his first and third years. The recruiting has also been elevated, and […]

The 2025 NFL Draft was held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at the end of April. Since then, OTAs and mandatory minicamps have started, and training camp is on the docket. We have steadily been hearing about different rookies signing their contracts. One of the latest ones was the Miami Dolphins’ second-round pick Jonah Savaiinaea out […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been going through a massive roster makeover this offseason. Their most significant move was getting rid of Damian Lillard and using some of that money to sign Myles Turner. They also signed Cole Anthony and then lost Brook Lopez to the Los Angeles Clippers. The team around Giannis Antetokounmpo looks a […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez suffered a finger injury in the All-Star game, and there was uncertainty about how much time he might have to miss. The good news is that Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that he should be good to go. The injury happened after he got hit by a pitch […]

It has been a rough season for the Arizona Diamondbacks because they have struggled to find much consistency. The biggest issue has been their pitching. Injuries have decimated them, but on top of that, it has been a bad year for the staff. They have talent and could make a run in the second half, […]

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas right now, and some rookies are already showing up and making a massive difference. Former Duke basketball point guard Tyrese Proctor has been one of the standouts so far for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After speculation of coming back, he decided to enter the draft, […]

After last season’s failure, the Phoenix Suns underwent major roster reconstruction and organizational changes. They have a new general manager and head coach, and they made a massive trade to get rid of Kevin Durant and send him to the Houston Rockets. They also made the big move of buying out Bradley Beal, so that […]

SEC media days have dominated headlines this week in college football. The 2025 Florida football team is one of the conference’s biggest wildcards this season. The Gators were inconsistent last season but showed promise due to DJ Lagway running the offense under center. They have much higher expectations this season because of their potential, but […]

Former Appalachian State wide receiver Kaedin Robinson has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in his push to play for UCLA football. After applying, he was denied an eligibility waiver and is pushing to play for one more season in college football. The denial has only confused because he is a former junior college player. […]

Joel Embiid has blossomed into one of the best players in the NBA since entering the league from the Kansas basketball program. Embiid was convinced he would redshirt and then play four seasons for the Jayhawks. However, by the end of Embiid’s freshman season, he was already projected as the No. 1 pick in the […]

Florida State football has undergone a complete makeover after its disaster last season. The Seminoles went 13-1 two years ago, but last year, they fell off a cliff and finished at 2-10. They hired two new coordinators and brought Thomas Castellanos to run the offense. Castellanos has made headlines with his brashness since coming to […]

SEC media days are happening this week, and every school has been making headlines, including Auburn football as a big wildcard in the conference. Head coach Hugh Freeze got aggressive in recruiting, especially in the transfer portal, and brought in a lot of key players, with the most significant piece being Jackson Arnold under center. […]

SEC media days are prime real estate for teams to get swept up in the media’s hype. LSU football is one of the more high-profile examples of that this season. The vibes around the team have been sky-high. Garrett Nussmeier is getting Heisman Trophy attention, and head coach Brian Kelly has said this is the […]

SEC media days are underway, and we hear news and soundbites from coaches and players across the conference. One team with the biggest expectations is the Texas football team. The Longhorns are expected to completely reload and be one of the best teams in the country. Steve Sarkisian and Heisman Trophy favorite Arch Manning are […]

Historically, the NFC East has been the most competitive division in the NFL. The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off a dominant Super Bowl run last season, but thanks to the NFC East, their odds of repeating are stacked against them. The rest of the teams in the division all improved in the offseason, making the […]

SEC media days have officially started, signaling the unofficial start of the SEC football season. Texas A&M football is one of the more intriguing programs coming into the 2024 season because the Aggies started playing well last season before trailing off. This season, offense is the key, with Marcel Reed taking over the reins on […]

Under head coach Greg McDermott, Creighton basketball has been on the best run the program has ever seen. That run saw Creighton jump to the new Big East Conference. McDermott is the architect of that jump, helping the Blue Jays become a mainstay in the NCAA Tournament and leading them to their best finish ever, […]

SEC media days are in full swing and have taken center stage as the season starts. The SEC is the center of the college football universe every season due to its fan bases, coaching talent, and talent across the conference. However, the biggest name in the room is Commissioner Greg Sankey, and he has been […]

One of the biggest stories about LSU football this season is how loaded the offense is. After deciding to return, Garrett Nussmeier is the headliner under center, but the wide receivers are the biggest key. This passing attack can potentially be one of the best in the country. Brian Kelly needs this offense to perform […]

The biggest winner of this offseason was easily Texas Tech football. Head coach Joey McGuire got aggressive in the transfer portal, partly thanks to billionaire alum Cody Campbell and his NIL contributions. The combination of McGuire being a great coach and recruiter and Campbell allowing the Red Raiders to swing big is why there is […]

Recently, the BYU football program has gone through some upheaval after its headline quarterback, Jake Retzlaff, was caught in controversy. Retzlaff was accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit that was brought against him; however, the lawsuit was dismissed. Retzlaff admitted to violating the honor code despite the dismissal and has stepped away from […]

The Phoenix Suns are gearing up for the start of the NBA Summer League. The crown jewel of their Summer League roster is Khaman Maluach, their rookie center out of Duke, who they drafted with the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Maluach will bring some much-needed size and versatility to the Suns’ […]

Oregon football is set to reload this season after finishing with the best record in the country last season. They were the top seed in the College Football Playoff but lost in a blowout to Ohio State and Ryan Day in the Rose Bowl. This season, they have a lot of talent once again, but […]

The NFL season is right around the corner, and one of the biggest storylines coming into this season will be what happens with the Detroit Lions. They were one of the best teams in the NFL last season, but disappointed in the postseason. Despite that, there is still a lot of talent on the roster, […]

Clemson football has been on a roll in recruiting in the 2026 recruiting class. They have been dominant to the point of being ranked 11th in the country. They jumped into the top 15 for 2026 after being ranked 23rd in 2025. Once again, they pulled off a big recruiting win by grabbing one of […]

Davante Adams entered the NFL in the 2014 NFL Draft after being selected in the second round by the Green Bay Packers. He instantly connected with Aaron Rodgers as his new favorite target out wide, which led to him following Rodgers to the New York Jets. However, it was not all sunshine and roses in […]

Josh Heupel has been helping Tennessee football dominate on the recruiting trail. They recently landed a significant commitment from a three-star defensive back, Jowell Combay, for their 2026 class. Combay chose the Vols over some big schools, especially other SEC schools. Combay joins a class that is the 13th-ranked in the entire country and fifth […]

The college hockey world recently received some of the biggest news. Hockey phenom Gavin McKenna has decided to play college hockey with the Penn State hockey program. He chose to attend Penn State over Michigan State, which was his final two options. The Canadian is the highest-profile recruit in NCAA hockey history. To capitalize on […]

The Big 12 is preparing for the 2025 college football season with media days. The Houston Cougars are one of the conference’s biggest wildcards. Houston football has struggled over the last few seasons, but with Willie Fritz in his second season, the stage is set for a bounce-back season. The key for the Cougars is […]

Jayden Quaintance has had a roller-coaster college basketball career. He initially signed a national letter of intent to play at Kentucky, but started his career at Arizona State after John Calipari left Kentucky basketball. An ACL tear cut Quaintance’s season short, and he transferred to Kentucky. Quaintance had knee surgery in March when Arizona State’s […]

Big 12 media days have started, and one of the week’s biggest stories is how Kansas State football will do. The Wildcats have a lot of expectations this season after their 2024 season showed they have a lot of potential, but they still underperformed. The key for the Wildcats is Avery Johnson under center, especially […]

Big 12 media days are underway, meaning that the college football season is right around the corner. The Big 12 is excited this season, with new players and coaches set to take center stage. The two new head coaches who joined the conference, Rich Rodriguez at West Virginia football and Scott Frost at UCF football, […]

The Big 12 media days are underway, officially kicking off the 2025 college football preseason as the first power conference to get things started. Commissioner Brett Yormark has already made headlines for discussing changes that need to be made to the College Football Playoff. To help kick off media days, they announced a partnership with […]

The New England Patriots come into the 2025 NFL season as one of the biggest wildcards in the league. After one season, they replaced their head coach and hired Mike Vrabel. They went on a spending spree in the offseason and loaded up for the 2025 NFL Draft. The additions should spell good news for […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the biggest stories of the NBA offseason due to trading away Kevin Durant and receiving many picks and pieces in exchange. Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green were brought in as good complementary pieces, while the best pick, draft-wise, was the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Phoenix […]

Malcolm Brogdon has become a hot commodity this offseason as either a trade or a buyout candidate. The Washington Wizards hold the rights to Brogdon, but they have shown a willingness to listen to teams throughout the league to make a potential sign-and-trade. Brogdon has a history of being a reliable guard, so it’s no […]