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The best color commentators often take viewers behind the scenes. To reveal some insight, or explain a particular strategy. To share some knowledge that a sports fan might not know or would otherwise miss. That is…not what Cris Collinsworth did to open the 2023 NFL season when discussing Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was thrilled with the performance of his Alabama football successor, Jalen Milroe against Middle Tennessee to open the season. Not that Young didn’t see it coming. “I’ve been able to see him progress behind the scenes for years now, and again, there’s nothing surprising about what he did.” Young gushed […]

Forgive Atlanta Hawks fans for being nervous when they hear the name Trae Young. These days, it seems everyone is speculating about where the star guard will play next. But while the rumors might be swirling around him, judging by some recent video, Young is positively locked in. Young is seen connecting on 21 straight […]

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham can put aside any legal concerns and focus fully on his NFL comeback. The Orange County district attorney’s office announced on Thursday that no charges would be brought as a result of Graham’s arrest on August 19th, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN. The announcement marks an end to […]

Texas football’s blowout of Rice this past weekend seemed like the perfect opportunity to ease heralded freshman quarterback Arch Manning into his collegiate career. Head coach Steve Sarkisian admitted that was his intention. So why didn’t Longhorns fans get to see Manning in action? “Quite frankly I had all intentions of playing Arch in that […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has stated his goals for 2023. And no, it’s not another Pro Bowl selection. Referring to the Saturday deadline Evans’ agent set for a new contract, the Bucs star made his priorities clear. “Any player in my position would want to be solidified and secure,” he told media, […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon followed up his 2021 breakout campaign with a disappointing 2022 season. In order to reach new heights in his fourth year in the NFL, he’s trying to go low. Dillon has been working this offseason on keeping his pad level low while running with the ball. The idea […]

On August 17th, Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead was carted off the team’s practice field, due to an ankle injury. Armstead’s availability for Week 1 is now in question. And it might not even be due to his injured right ankle. On the team’s first injury report of the season, the Dolphins listed Armstead […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud’s life just got a little bit tougher. The rookie will be without projected starting right tackle Tytus Howard to begin the season. Howard, who had recently returned to practice with the team this week, was placed on injured reserve by the Texans on Wednesday, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Howard […]

As Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young prepares to make his first NFL start, an important question might be rattling around in his brain: who am I throwing the ball to? Wednesday’s injury report for the Panthers paints a bleak picture for the team’s status at wide receiver. DJ Chark Jr has been dealing with […]

Steve Sarkisian and Texas football opened their season up with a 37-10 rout against in-state rival Rice. ESPN commentator Kirk Herbstreit, for one, wasn’t all that impressed with the victory. It’s not that Herbstreit is down on #11 Texas after the Longhorns handled their business in the season opener. Rather, he knows that with #3 […]

Cleveland Browns fans would be thrilled if quarterback Deshaun Watson returned to his 2020 level of play. That season, with the Houston Texans, Watson led the NFL in passing. But Watson has something different in mind for the 2023 season. “I’m not the same guy. I feel like I’ve improved. I’ve evolved to a new […]

Florida State football put an absolute beating on Brian Kelly and LSU on Sunday. This was not your run of the mill performance that will be topped next week. In fact, what Jordan Travis and Co. did hasn’t been accomplished in 55 years. The Seminoles’ 45-point effort tied for the most points allowed by a […]

When Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was asked to name his top 5 wide receivers in the NFL today, two names came to him easily. It got tougher from there. Not because OBJ doesn’t feel like there aren’t enough deserving names. Quite the opposite. “It’s such a hard argument for me, right,” Beckham […]

Sunday might have been the perfect encapsulation of Shohei Ohtani’s career to date with the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani once again entered his name into MLB’s record books. And once again, his team as a whole failed to impress. After stealing second base on Sunday, Ohtani became just the 8th player in MLB history to […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is tasked with taking over from a franchise legend. Super Bowl winner, multiple MVP seasons. Who better to get advice from then the man he is replacing in the lineup — Aaron Rodgers. “Now he gets to figure out the kind of leader that he wants to be to […]

It’s been a rough stretch lately for Northwestern football fans, to say the least. But interim coach David Braun is asking fans to keep the faith despite a discouraging season-opening loss to its Big Ten conference mate Rutgers. “You want to come root for the ‘Cats, and support them, show up at Ryan Field.” Braun […]

The Toronto Blue Jays know that Matt Chapman is recovering from the hand injury he suffered in early August. As for when he’ll be back in the team’s lineup? That is less clear. The middle finger on Chapman’s right hand has improved, with the swelling down considerably. But the third baseman is having a tough […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid gave an update of sorts on the status of defensive tackle Chris Jones. It wasn’t a good one for the reigning AFC West champs. “I don’t know when he’s coming or not coming,” Reid admitted about his star lineman’s status. It’s a troubling sign, with the Chiefs set […]

Is Kolten Wong the latest success story for the Los Angeles Dodgers and their incredible ability to rejuvenate players’ careers? The former Gold Glover just finished a stint with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. In his brief stay, Wong went 7-for-13 at the plate, highlighted by a 413-foot home run. Now, Wong is expected to […]

Despite being drafted in 2017, Aleksandar Vezenkov resisted the lure of the NBA. Until this season, that is. Vezenkov signed a three-year, $20 million deal with the Sacramento Kings in July. Now, his life will undergo major changes, but the Kings will be there to support him. Speaking about being so far from his home […]

With the Trey Lance era officially over, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t mince words when discussing the franchise’s pursuit of the quarterback. “When you move up and it doesn’t work out, that’s definitely a mistake,” Shanahan conceded to Tom Tolbert and Ray Ratto on KNBR 680 radio on Thursday. The price the 49ers […]

What does a 45-6 record (31-2 in conference play) get you these days? Apparently a warm seat verging on hot, if you are Ohio State football coach Ryan Day. Fans are debating Day’s job security after comments made on ESPN Cleveland radio by commentator Paul Finebaum. Alluding to Day’s 1-2 record against Ohio State football’s […]

It seems fair to say that current Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani will not be heading to the Jerry Reinsdorf-owned Chicago White Sox when he gets to free agency this offseason. But it seems like a fine probably will be after comments Reinsdorf made on Thursday. The issue stems from Reinsdorf making it clear […]

When the Green Bay Packers open the season on September 10th against their rival Chicago Bears, outside linebacker Rashan Gary should be suited up and ready to go. At least for the snaps that head coach Matt LaFleur is prepared to give him. Speaking on Gary’s return from injury, LaFleur confirmed that the Packers star […]

Many coaches speak about college football in life or death terms. For Colorado football head man Deion Sanders, those stakes are no mere exaggeration or rah-rah ploy. He sees coaching as his life’s purpose, plain and simple. Sanders was asked about the motivation behind his new gig, coaching Colorado football, despite his numerous health issues. […]

Running back depth on the New Orleans Saints took another hit on Thursday. That came courtesy of running back Kendre Miller’s latest injury scare. Saints head coach Dennis Allen confirmed that Miller is battling a hamstring injury, per NewOrleans.football’s Nick Underhill. Allen wasn’t able to say if Miller’s status for Week 1 of the regular […]

NFL fans love HBO’s Hard Knocks series, an opportunity to go behind the scenes with one team each year. Aaron Rodgers joining the New York Jets made them a no-brainer choice for the show. But New York Giants defensive end Jihad Ward is no fan of what he’s seen so far. His unhappiness stems from […]

For most Ohio State football head coaches, the University of Michigan stands as Enemy #1. But for Urban Meyer, Penn State’s Saquon Barkley is the player that who would cause him to lose sleep. Meyer did name two Michigan players when asked what offensive players from the Big Ten Conference were the most difficult to […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is hopeful the team will come to terms on a new contract with star rusher Nick Bosa soon. And he left no room for speculation when asked if the franchise was preparing for any other outcome. When asked if the team would consider a trade involving Bosa as […]

Earlier this year, the NBA and the players’ union agreed to no longer test or penalize players regarding marijuana use. Someone tell that to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Cuban admitted that “No lie, I’ve traded guys because they smoke too much,” while appearing on Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley’s podcast, the Pat Bev Pod. […]

When veteran players choose to join the New England Patriots, it’s hardly a mystery why. Given the track record of head coach Bill Belichick, the opportunity speaks for itself. Guys want to win, and Belichick does that better than just about any other coach. But are they also signing with the Patriots for the laughs? […]

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham gets a 1-on-1 matchup. He skies above a defensive back, outmuscling the smaller player and snatching the ball from the air. Touchdown Saints, and now Graham is approaching the goal post for his signature celebration. Think Drew Brees is feeling some nostalgia? Jimmy Graham with the fake out […]

The Chicago Bears are cutting their losses in an expensive way. Perhaps they should have learned from the Las Vegas Raiders braintrust? On Sunday, the Bears announced that they are waiving offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. Throughout training camp, Leatherwood had been serving as the team’s backup left guard behind Teven Jenkins. […]

Imagine preparing to watch a USC football in person. You get to watch Heisman winner Caleb Williams live! Maybe you’ll see Will Ferrell! And then, you get to your assigned seat… 🚨Obstructed View Alert🚨 Section 303 Row 14 Seat 10 It doesn’t get much worse than this. Maybe 2% field visibility. When the Coliseum was […]

Spain’s trophy-winning performance in the 2023 Women’s World Cup continues to draw the wrong kind of attention. Coach Jorge Vilda is the latest figure to condemn Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish football federation. Vilda criticized Rubiales for his “improper behaviour” following Spain’s victory over England in the World Cup final. “The events that […]

Running back Josh Jacobs will not be wearing the same uniform he did last season. Relax Las Vegas Raiders fans, Jacobs will still be rocking the silver and black. But this season, he’ll be toting the rock in a new number. Jacobs revealed that he will wear uniform #8 for the 2023 season in a […]

Nicolas Batum and France basketball expected to contend for a medal in the FIBA World Cup tournament. Instead, they’ve been eliminated after just two games. After the poor showing, the Los Angeles Clippers forward could not hide his disgust. “We’ve been together, we’ve been putting something in place for years…” Batum said after Sunday’s shocking […]

It’s only preseason, but Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson’s hype train is about to leave the station. And it looks like former Colt Pat McAfee is serving as the conductor. McAfee, who punted for Indianapolis for eight seasons, joined the NFL on Prime Video broadcast booth during Thursday’s game between the Colts and Eagles. After […]