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For the first time in nearly a month, Michigan State looked like a cohesive college basketball team in its dominant 82-59 win over UCLA. Despite the massive bounce-back victory, Tom Izzo is still poking holes in his team with the regular season nearing its end. Izzo praised his team’s fast start to the game, particularly […]

In his second season with the team, Pat Kelsey has a chance to lead Louisville to its highest seed in the 2026 ACC Tournament since the Rick Pitino era unceremoniously ended nearly a decade ago. Kelsey’s revival of the program has made him a hot commodity among Cardinals Nation, but he still has a little […]

After 12 seasons with the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers, veteran receiver Robert Woods is hanging up his cleats. The 33-year-old announced his decision to retire as a member of the Rams, where he spent the majority of his career. Woods signed a one-day contract with the Rams […]

Nearly one year after winning the college basketball national title, Florida is poised to enter the 2026 SEC Tournament in a similar position to begin a repeat. Back-to-back titles would be a huge feather in Todd Golden’s cap and further cement his case as one of the best coaches in the sport. Having won its […]

The Dallas Cowboys have to manage a few key players who will hit free agency in March, none more important than star receiver George Pickens. The Cowboys will look to keep Pickens on a long-term deal, but NFL insider Judy Battista believes he is destined to be franchise tagged. Battista believes that Dallas will do […]

Following multiple complaints that teams have been blatantly tanking over the last few weeks, the NBA responded by issuing fines to the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers. An NBA insider believes those punishments came in response to commissioner Adam Silver receiving pressure from gambling companies. Interest in NBA gambling has increased exponentially over the last […]

Two months after hiring Kyle Whittingham as head football coach, Michigan is moving on from general manager Sean Magee. The former Sherrone Moore hire ends his second tenure with the program after two years. Magee, a former offensive lineman at Navy, returned to Michigan after a two-year stint with the Chicago Bears when the Wolverines […]

As if the 2025-2026 college basketball season did not have enough volatility, Arizona has gone from the clear-cut best team in the country to another reeling program on a small losing streak in just one week. Tommy Lloyd’s team will still be favored to win the Big 12 and enter the NCAA Tournament as a […]

Having lost just two of its first 26 games in the 2025-2026 college basketball season, UConn appears destined to begin March Madness with a No. 1 seed. However, its placement in a weak conference and sharing a region with the unstoppable Duke could make its official Selection Sunday designation interesting, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi suggested with […]

After a disappointing first year with Mark Pope at the helm, Kentucky is back in the national title mix as the 2026 SEC Tournament approaches. Star forward Otega Oweh returned to Lexington to win that elusive championship, which the Wildcats face an uphill battle toward. A rough non-conference slate and a 0-2 start to SEC […]

Oklahoma improved to 13-12 with a dominant win over Georgia, but that was not the main headline from the Lloyd Noble Center that shocked the college basketball world on Saturday afternoon. Instead, a popcorn machine at the concession stands stole the spotlight after it caught on fire, temporarily delaying the game. Officials were notified of […]

The Charlotte Hornets already know they have one of the best shooters in the NBA in rookie guard Kon Knueppel. The rest of the league got to witness that first-hand at the 2026 3-Point Contest. Knueppel is the only rookie in the 2026 shootout and represented himself well in the first round. The 20-year-old put […]

The Phoenix Suns are adding to their wing depth with veteran forward Haywood Highsmith. Phoenix came to terms with the 29-year-old during All-Star Weekend, allowing him to return to the NBA after a six-month hiatus. The Suns gave Highsmith a multi-year contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Saturday. He considered signing with multiple playoff-contending teams […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ next defensive coordinator will be an in-house promotion. Within one week of officially accepting the head coaching position, Klint Kubiak is expected to give the job to former defensive line coach Rob Leonard. After conducting a flurry of interviews, the Raiders are expected to officially hire Leonard soon, NFL insider Ian […]

Duke star forward Cameron Boozer continues to dominate college basketball in his first season in Durham. The 18-year-old’s latest accomplishment broke a record previously owned by Tim Duncan in the Devils’ 67-54 win over Clemson. Boozer finished the game with 18 points, eight rebounds and four assists, leading the team in each category. His performance marked […]

UConn’s three-peat bid fell short early in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, but Dan Hurley has his team right back in position to restart the train in 2026. However, despite what their record indicates, the Huskies’ season has been full of ups and downs, leaving them in a rocky position with the Big East Tournament on […]

Throughout his 33 years as a Division I head coach, winning a national championship remains the only accomplishment Kelvin Sampson has not achieved. The 70-year-old believes he has his best chance to get over the hill in 2026, but Houston needs to win the Big 12 Tournament before he can even begin thinking about the […]

Two years after its National Championship runner-up season, Purdue is still seeking its first men’s basketball NCAA Tournament title. The experienced Boilermakers were considered preseason frontrunners with Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn returning, but their volatile season is destined to end in disappointment. While neither Smith nor Kaufman-Renn was considered an elite NBA prospect, their […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ superb linebacking corps was one of the most underrated element to the team’s Super Bowl LX run. The unit will now receive additional guidance in 2026, with head coach Mike Macdonald reuniting with former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr. Orr was in the mix for multiple defensive coordinator vacancies around the […]

The last time Bill Self had the eventual No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Kansas clinched the Big 12 regular season title and a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament with Andrew Wiggins leading the way in 2013-2014. Over a decade later, the Jayhawks seek better results in a similar position with […]

The Stefon Diggs felony lawsuit is officially underway, with the New England Patriots receiver pleading not guilty to strangulation and assault charges at his arraignment from an incident with his personal chef at his home in December. Diggs, 32, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Friday, according to an ESPN report. The case stems […]

John Harbaugh has effectively overhauled the New York Giants’ entire coaching staff since taking over in January, but one man will stay. Despite receiving defensive coordinator interest from rival teams across the league, Charlie Bullen will stick with the Giants and join Harbaugh’s staff in 2026. Bullen, who ended the 2025 season as New York’s […]

Despite losing three of its last four games to begin February, Nebraska is still on track for its best year in program history during the 2025-2026 college basketball season. Fred Hoiberg’s run has been one of the best in the sport of the last decade, but the Cornhuskers are trending in the wrong direction as […]

For the first time in over a decade, Vanderbilt has a chance to win the SEC Tournament and prove itself as a major player in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Led by second-year head coach Mark Byington and star guard Tyler Tanner, the Commodores find themselves in an excellent position to make a deep postseason run […]

One game aside, Michigan has been nearly flawless in the 2025-2026 college basketball season, putting them in position to enter the annual Big Ten Tournament as the No. 1 seed. Dusty May’s lightning-quick program rehabilitation has seemingly already reached its peak, but the Wolverines’ job is not done yet. Considering its body of work, Michigan […]

North Carolina star forward Caleb Wilson will be out for an unspecified amount of time with a hand injury. The freshman phenom has no specific timetable for his return, with just seven games remaining in the regular season. Wilson has been diagnosed with a hand fracture, ESPN’s Jeff Borzello reported on Thursday. He sprained his […]

Will Campbell’s up-and-down rookie season ended in disaster at Super Bowl LX, causing many to openly wonder if the New England Patriots should consider a change at left tackle. With everyone giving their opinion on the matter, Las Vegas Raiders star edge-rusher Maxx Crosby does not believe it is time to panic just yet. As […]

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin knows how much recruiting has changed in college basketball in the last five years. To adjust to his new job description, Cronin hired Nemanja Jovanovic as the Bruins’ Director of International Recruiting in 2023 and has given him a unique task for his 2026-2027 team. With the NBA All-Star game […]

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 […]