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Boban Marjanovic never played college basketball, but that has not stopped him from becoming a fan. The former NBA center was the most notable and visible member of the crowd as he spent his Wednesday night watching the top-ranked UConn women’s basketball team host Creighton in Storrs. Marjanovic no longer has any ties to the […]

Nate Oats and Chris Beard are pitted against each other as SEC rivals, but the mutual respect between them could not be any greater. The Alabama basketball coach gave a perfect example of that after their head-to-head meeting on Wednesday night, praising his Ole Miss counterpart for his “classy” pre-game move regarding former Tide center […]

A lot has changed for Mick Cronin since he became the head coach at UCLA in 2019, including a move to the Big Ten and the college basketball transfer portal affecting recruiting. While Cronin is grateful for his position, he is not naive as to how difficult his job has become in the last five […]

UCLA has been shorthanded since early January, but it could get its full arsenal back for its massive game against the Big Ten-leading Michigan on Saturday. The Bruins expect guard Skyy Clark to return soon and hope it comes before their biggest game of the season. Clark has been on UCLA’s injury report since Jan. […]

The Atlanta Falcons still do not know what lies ahead for James Pearce Jr., following the star edge-rusher’s arrest on domestic violence charges. With the situation still ongoing, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich noted that it is far too early to tell what will happen regarding the 22-year-old’s status with the team. Ulbrich, who was retained […]

Minnesota Vikings legend Jared Allen is not necessarily giving up on quarterback J.J. McCarthy just yet, but he has his concerns. The former defensive end believes that 2026 will be a make-or-break year for the rising third-year signal-caller, whose back is already potentially against the wall. Allen knows that McCarthy has mechanical issues to work […]

Despite his constant cramping issues, Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson is still expected to be the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Fourteen-year NBA veteran Draymond Green supports that claim, believing his talent will reign supreme. While Green questioned Peterson’s headspace — he claimed to hear that the freshman was benched against Arizona […]

The Washington Commanders have a lot of ground to cover in the 2026 NFL Draft after a disappointing 2025 season. While many expect them to target defense to bolster an aging unit, an ESPN analyst sees the Commanders potentially adding another receiver to pair with Terry McLaurin. The Commanders’ 2025 offensive struggles could convince them […]

The New York Giants have the No. 5 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, which everyone expects them to use to give Jaxson Dart another offensive weapon to work with. However, one ESPN analyst believes head coach John Harbaugh’s history with the Baltimore Ravens will lead him to take Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. While […]

With a 75-66 win over North Carolina on Tuesday night, Miami added a massive boost to its March Madness resume. Hurricanes coach Jai Lucas recognizes the magnitude of the victory, but knows the job is not done. Lucas praised Miami’s ability to “battle” for the victory, acknowledging his team’s grit throughout the game. The Hurricanes […]

BYU and Baylor did more than just engage in one of the best college basketball games of the year on Tuesday night. The Big 12 rivals’ two star freshmen, AJ Dybantsa and Tounde Yessoufou, achieved a feat not seen in over a decade during their back-and-forth duel. Dybantsa and Yessoufou went head-to-head all night in […]

Alabama gained a significant addition to its defensive line in the 2026 college football transfer portal when Kedrick Bingley-Jones committed to the Tide from Mississippi State. They had to wait for him to receive an NCAA eligibility waiver, which has evidently been processed. Bingley-Jones has been cleared to return for a seventh season of college […]

The Washington Commanders are bringing veteran punter Tress Way back for his 13th season with the team after his third career Pro Bowl nod. Way, 35, has been with the Commanders since 2014, when they claimed him off waivers as an undrafted free agent. Washington announced on social media that he will return to the […]

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Detroit Pistons are positioned to begin the playoffs with a top-four seed, putting them in a unique position at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. The Pistons used their position to trade backup guard Jaden Ivey’s expiring contract for Kevin Huerter and a pick swap. With 30 […]

The New York Knicks entered the 2026 NBA trade deadline with a decisive goal to add a backup point guard, and addressed that need by acquiring Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a modest but productive day for the Eastern Conference hopefuls as they prepare to make a title run. While the […]

For the second consecutive offseason, the quarterback-needy Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make his decision. A return seems unlikely, but if it does happen, one analyst advises the team to pair him with New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler. The Steelers have expressed interest in a Rodgers return, particularly with Mike […]

DeShaun Watson’s final two sexual misconduct allegations have now been settled, clearing the quarterback to return to the Cleveland Browns in 2026. Nearly five years after he initially came under fire with 27 different women filing civil lawsuits against him, Watson is now officially past the whole ordeal. The final two outstanding cases against Watson […]

Five days after his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, Ivica Zubac is in line to potentially make his Indiana Pacers debut against the New York Knicks. The center is listed as questionable with a lingering ankle sprain. Here is everything we know about Ivica Zubac’s injury and his playing status against the Knicks. *Watch […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is keeping it all in perspective after his disastrous performance in a season-ending loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. Maye’s season could not have ended much worse with a three-turnover, six-sack performance in the Super Bowl loss. Despite the sour result, he thanked fans for their […]

The Texas Longhorns improved to 15-9 with a win over Ole Miss on Saturday, but it did so without reserve forward Lassina Traore, who missed the game despite being removed from the injury report. Head coach Sean Miller clarified that the issue is not long-term and that Traore is dealing with minor pain. Miller told […]

Wisconsin has endured its ups and downs during the 2025-2026 college basketball season, but few results will hurt more than its controversial loss to Indiana. Head coach Greg Gard still cannot believe the final sequence that led to the Hoosiers’ 78-77 victory in Assembly Hall. Gard called the end of the Badgers’ seventh loss of […]

Fourteen years in the NFL is not enough for Russell Wilson, who is still looking to continue playing in 2026. With teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders in the hunt for a veteran quarterback, the New York Giants’ impending free agent will have a market in the coming months. Despite playing just six […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves did not make many moves at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but they managed to acquire Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls to bolster their guard depth. The 26-year-old has since joined the team and is ready to potentially make his debut on Sunday, three days after the trade. Here is everything […]

For the first time in the 2025-2026 season, the Miami Heat and Washington Wizards square off on Sunday afternoon. Several key players are at risk of missing the game, with Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell listed on Miami’s injury report and Washington listing Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George. Here is everything we know about Bam […]

Only a handful of rookies have ever entered the league with more pressure than combo guard Cooper Flagg, whom the Dallas Mavericks made the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg’s immediate success has impressed the basketball world, particularly franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki began his career with similar expectations as Flagg, which […]

The Alabama-Auburn rivalry is rooted in football, but it has heated up in basketball over the years. Tigers fans let that be known while they ruthlessly mocked Tide center Charles Bediako, but Nate Oats’ team got the last laugh as they left Neville Arena with the win. Like Florida fans before them, the Auburn faithful […]

The New York Knicks’ newest member will be available for their massive Eastern Conference matchup with the Boston Celtics. Three days after being traded from the New Orleans Pelicans, Jose Alvarado will be active for the Knicks’ pivotal Sunday morning tilt. The Knicks acquired Alvarado at the deadline for Dalen Terry, whom they obtained in […]

For the second consecutive season, the Dallas Mavericks were active at the trade deadline, orchestrating a massive deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. While some fans are just happy to see Davis out of the picture, Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki admitted that he is disappointed with the transaction. While Nowitzki acknowledged […]

It did not come easily, but Purdue is back on another win streak after collecting a 68-64 win over Oregon on Saturday. Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer knows his team “got lucky” to escape with the victory, which he knows will not fly down the stretch. Despite leading Purdue with a team-high 18 points, Loyer was […]

In one of the biggest games of the 2025-2026 college basketball season, Duke makes the short trip to Chapel Hill to take on North Carolina at the Dean Smith Center. Before the heated rivalry tips off, we will be making our Duke-North Carolina predictions. While Duke vs. North Carolina always brings additional heat, the stakes […]

Update: Nikola Jokic is available to play against the Chicago Bulls, according to the Denver Nuggets. Looking to end a three-game skid, the Denver Nuggets head east to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Denver is praying Nikola Jokic will remain in the lineup, with the three-time MVP remaining on the injury report […]

The Cleveland Browns’ offensive line was among the worst in the league in 2025, making it one of Todd Monken’s top priorities as the team’s new head coach. Monken is addressing the issue by hiring longtime offensive line coach Bobby Johnson, who has spent the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders. The 16-year NFL […]

Few teams dealt with more disappointing quarterback play in 2025 than the Minnesota Vikings, who will not let that issue plague them again in 2026. While Kevin O’Connell will not give up on J.J. McCarthy just yet, the team is looking to give him competition in the offseason. The Vikings have admitted their disappointment with […]

The San Francisco 49ers do not want anything about their quarterback room to change in 2026. After watching Mac Jones have success in 2025, John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan are looking to keep him in the locker room as Brock Purdy’s backup, despite potential trade interest. Jones certainly made a case for himself to earn […]

For the eighth time in the last 10 years, the Miami Heat let another NBA trade deadline pass without making any substantial moves. It did not have to be Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Pat Riley found himself in a position to potentially make a big move yet again, only to let the moment pass him by. […]

The Dallas Mavericks made big moves at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, leaving Jason Kidd with a hollowed-out roster for their Saturday evening game against the San Antonio Spurs. The team’s four new acquisitions — Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, Tyus Jones and A.J. Johnson — could all make their debuts soon. While none of […]

Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo made it known that they will not gush over the Lombardi Trophy until they earn it for themselves. The New York Giants stars are in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX, but only to get a glimpse of their future goal. Dart and Skattebo appeared on the ‘Up & Adams […]

Alabama will be healthy for the first time in nearly a month when it takes on Auburn on Saturday afternoon. The Tide received a massive update on Friday, with forward Taylor Bol Bowen cleared to return from a one-game injury absence. Bol Bowen missed Alabama’s last game against Texas A&M with a leg injury, but […]

Former Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones suffered a significant knee injury that puts her status to begin the 2026 WNBA season in doubt. The 30-year-old suffered the injury while playing for USK Praha in the Czech Republic, potentially threatening her early-season availability. Jones tore her meniscus during a game in early February, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou […]