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As one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history, St. John’s Rick Pitino has seen it all. While not typically a fan of how NBA teams defend, Pitino offered one of his greatest compliments to the Oklahoma City Thunder. One day after the Thunder clinched the NBA Finals with a Game 5 win over […]

Few professional sports teams celebrate big wins like the New York Knicks do. Coming off the team’s big win over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals Game 5, Knicks fans immediately hit the streets to celebrate the victory in a way only they could. Knicks fans could not contain their excitement after New […]

The Indiana Pacers dropped Game 5 to the New York Knicks, but that did not stop them from making a ruckus on social media. Despite the loss, the Pacers did not hesitate to troll the Knicks’ celebrity row of fans, including Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Ben Stiller and Miles Teller, before the Eastern Conference Finals […]

As T.J. Watt continues to seek a new contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker is atop the list of notable players absent from OTAs. While his sabbatical sticks out like a sore thumb, Alex Highsmith believes it will only be a matter of time before his running mate is back on the field. Highsmith, who is […]

After making waves in free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft, few teams changed more in the offseason than the New York Giants. However, nothing the Giants did had a bigger impact on their short-term outlook than signing veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. Once they released Daniel Jones, the Giants committed to finding a new quarterback […]

Having spent his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, Tyreek Hill is not a fan of the Buffalo Bills. More specifically, Hill recently admitted that he does not like anything about the self-proclaimed Bills Mafia. Hill said his hatred for Buffalo began when he used to face them with the Kansas […]

After making the 2024 Pro Bowl roster, Jonnu Smith attempted to negotiate for a pay raise and contract extension. The move did not work in his favor, leading to the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers discussing a potential trade. Smith has one year remaining on his current deal and is owed $4.8 million in 2025. […]

If there is one thing Patrick Mahomes has not accomplished in his career, it is winning a gold medal at the Olympics. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, along with the rest of the NFL, will get a chance to achieve that when flag football debuts in the 2028 Olympic Games. However, despite the unique opportunity, […]

Two light heavyweights looking to put together a win streak in the Octagon match up with Dustin Jacoby (20-9-1) taking on Bruno Lopes (14-1). It is time to continue our UFC Vegas 107 odds series with a Dustin Jacoby-Bruno Lopes prediction and pick. Jacoby, 37, prepares to make the walk for his 17th UFC appearance. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers still do not have a solid answer at quarterback but continue to seek additional offensive help. Less than one month after trading for DK Metcalf, the Steelers are now in talks with the Miami Dolphins to potentially acquire tight end Jonnu Smith. The Steelers and Dolphins began discussing the possibility after Smith […]

With NFL OTAs in progress, the Cincinnati Bengals still have one noticeable omission. As the rest of the team reported to the facilities, the Bengals’ ongoing contract extension dispute with Trey Hendrickson drags on. While the rest of the team prays for his return, Hendrickson continues to sit out until he receives his extension or […]

With the New York Knicks advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, their 2025 playoff run is their most successful in over two decades. Yet, fans cannot help but feel disappointed on the brink of elimination. With Jalen Brunson shouldering most of the criticism, ESPN’s Mike Greenberg stood in defense of the star point guard. Brunson, […]

Growing up two hours away from the San Francisco 49ers, Cam Skattebo grew up hating Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. That all changed on April 27 when the New York Giants took Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, making him teammates with Wilson. Now that they share a locker room, […]

Tyreek Hill has never been without his controversies, but the 2025 offseason has been particularly rough on him. However, according to head coach Mike McDaniel, the Miami Dolphins star has thrived in the team’s OTAs despite his hardship. McDaniel said Hill, who endured multiple wrist surgeries over the offseason, has been doing “as much as […]

With NFL OTAs fully underway, offseason acquisitions are getting their first opportunities to share the field with their new teammates. The lone exception for the Pittsburgh Steelers is Aaron Rodgers, who has not yet signed with the team as he continues to contemplate retirement. As the constant back-and-forth continues to drag along, Darius Slay might […]

By releasing Justin Tucker on May 5, the Baltimore Ravens sent their longest-tenured player and arguably the greatest kicker of all time to the open market. Nearly one month after the news broke, head coach John Harbaugh gave his side of the internal discussions that led to Tucker’s release. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta released […]

After leaving the 2025 NFL Draft with just five players, the Atlanta Falcons hit the remaining market hard, adding a plethora of undrafted rookies to their minicamp roster. Of them, the team notably signed former three-time All-Big 12 cornerback Cobee Bryant. Coming off three consecutive first-team All-Big 12 seasons, Bryant is arguably the conference’s most […]

After dropping 30 points in Game 3, Anthony Edwards managed just 16 in Game 4. In what ended up being a two-point game, many, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, believe Edwards’ limited performance directly led to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ downfall against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Despite his quiet night, Edwards […]

It has been an emotional week for the entire state of Indiana since the tragic death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. However, while Irsay’s life came to an end, his legacy will always remain within the franchise. One week after his passing, the Colts posted an emotional three-minute-long Jim Irsay tribute video on their […]

According to Diana Taurasi, the WNBA will soon be at the mercy of Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers. While she believes it will take some time, Taurasi sees the Bueckers dominating the league once the Wings give her the right pieces to work with. Taurasi, who many believe is the greatest player in WNBA history, […]

On the verge of their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, the Oklahoma City Thunder are inspiring confidence in their fan base. Following a massive Game 4 win to take a 3-1 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Thunder are one victory away from advancing past the Western Conference Finals. As the Thunder traveled back […]

Like all Oklahoma City Thunder fans, Jalen Williams hopes Game 5 will be the final chapter of the Western Conference Finals. After picking up a crucial win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to take a 3-1 series lead, the Thunder return home for a potential closeout affair. Williams believes that Thunder fans will show out in […]

Bill Belichick might be new to college football, but he is no stranger to the sport. As a longtime fan and NFL head coach, Belichick has scouted hundreds of players in college, particularly those from his new rivals in the ACC. Ahead of his first season with North Carolina, the 73-year-old revealed to Dabo Swinney […]

The 2025 NFL offseason is one of the most crucial periods for the Indianapolis Colts in recent history. After making moves in free agency and the draft, how the Colts handle the late trade market to fill out their roster will be instrumental to their success in 2025. Despite their focus on building around Anthony […]

After 12 years away, Tina Charles rejoined the WNBA franchise that drafted her first overall in 2010 by signing with the Connecticut Sun in free agency. However, that did not prevent her from cherishing every stop along the way, including her 2024 season with the Atlanta Dream. Before the game tipped off, Charles greeted several […]

Coming off a stellar freshman season with Maryland, former five-star recruit Derik Queen is one of the most intriguing prospects of the 2025 NBA Draft. With scouts’ opinions on the versatile big man varying, Queen is shaping up to be one of the biggest wild cards come draft night. In 36 games, Queen averaged 16.5 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a much-needed win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, but Anthony Edwards does not see any reason to celebrate. With his team still down in the series, Edwards swiftly shut down any thought of contentment. The 23-year-old praised the Thunder, calling them the […]

More than any of his physical attributes, Tom Brady’s composure and leadership have been the driving factors of his career. Those traits will be tested on Sunday afternoon when he rides with NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson at the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Brady is the honorary guest who will ride in the “fastest seat in sports” […]

Eight months after a blockbuster trade separated the two sides, there is no love lost between Julius Randle and the New York Knicks. Despite spending the majority of his 11-year career with the team, Randle is now fully committed to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since landing in Minnesota, Randle claims he has thought about nothing but […]

Caitlin Clark believes the Indiana Fever are much better than their record suggests. While a 2-2 start is not a letdown, Clark could not help but feel frustrated after the Fever’s two-point loss to the New York Liberty. The Liberty dominated the first half, going up by as much as 16. Indiana controlled much of […]

With a disappointing end to their 2024 season, the Kansas City Chiefs entered the offseason with clear needs to address in free agency. After suffering from one of the worst run games all season, the Chiefs addressed one of those areas by signing running back Elijah Mitchell. Coming off a lopsided loss to the Philadelphia […]

Abdul Carter is hoping to speak the law of attraction into existence. As the New York Knicks shockingly find themselves in a 0-2 deficit against the Indiana Pacers, the New York Giants rookie is hoping his new favorite team can fight back into the Eastern Conference Finals. Carter, who has adopted the Knicks as his […]

Despite inking star cornerback Christian Benford to a lucrative extension, the Buffalo Bills added two more defensive backs in the 20225 NFL Draft. Two days after taking Maxwell Hairston in the first round, the team invested in Dorian Strong with the first pick of the sixth. So far, the Bills have reaped the benefits through […]

Under the notoriously run-focused guidance of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot to smooth over in the offseason. After losing former starting running back Najee Harris in free agency, the Steelers drafted Kaleb Johnson in the third round, who has already been showing out in rookie minicamp. Instead of taking a […]

If the New York Giants hope to provide rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart with veteran leadership, Chris Simms does not think Russell Wilson is the answer. Despite qualifying for his 10th career Pro Bowl while leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to the playoffs in 2024, Wilson is not the type of leader players look toward for guidance, […]

For the first time in his six-year career, an ankle injury forced Maxx Crosby to miss games in 2024. However, the two-time All-Pro believes he will be back at full strength to lead the Las Vegas Raiders defense in 2025. Crosby, who underwent season-ending surgery in December 2024, believes he is already ready to return […]

After leaving the 2025 NFL Draft with 11 picks, the Las Vegas Raiders had a lot to break down in rookie minicamps. All the attention was on No. 6 overall pick Ashton Jeanty, but the Raiders also kept a close eye on receiver Jack Bech and cornerback Darien Porter. With the hype that comes from […]

Under head coach Kyle Shanahan, few teams have discovered more hidden gems during rookie minicamp than the San Francisco 49ers. The team might have stumbled upon another potential Cinderella story with undrafted wide receiver Isaiah Neyor. The 49ers made 11 picks at the 2025 NFL Draft, tied for the most in the league. Yet, despite […]

Fans are not happy with ESPN’s latest broadcasting experiment, to say the least. As ESPN attempted to use virtual reality highlights during the Oklahoma City Thunder-Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals matchup, many let the company know how poorly the idea was coming across. The broadcast opted to show off its virtual reality clip to re-create […]