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The Sacramento Kings have struggled to find consistency in 2025-2026, resulting in yet another lengthy losing streak heading into their Tuesday night game against the New York Knicks. The Kings will also be without guards Zach LaVine and Malik Monk as they look to snap a five-game skid, with both guards downgraded to out after […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic meet at Rocket Arena in an NBA Monday night affair, two days after they last played each other at the Kia Center. Cleveland left Orlando with a 119-105 win and will look to repeat that effort on its home floor. The Cavaliers ride the momentum of a three-game win […]

Denver Broncos All-Pro guard Quinn Meinerz is using his NFL Playoffs platform to become one of the first athletes to publicly speak out against ICE. The 27-year-old appeared to be reacting to the fatal shooting in Minnesota on Saturday ahead of the Broncos’ AFC Championship Game matchup with the New England Patriots. In a now-deleted […]

Illinois’ win over Purdue did more than just extend its win streak to nine while beating the No. 4 team in college basketball. Following their 88-82 victory, the Illini’s offense now has the highest rating in the country, according to KenPom. Illinois has consistently been one of the most efficient offenses in the country, but […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, many felt that it was an Aaron Rodgers-inspired move. However, the team insists the decision had nothing to do with the aging quarterback. Despite the obvious connection between McCarthy and Rodgers, the Steelers claimed their decision was based solely on McCarthy as a […]

Even with a loss to Tennessee on Saturday, Alabama center Charles Bediako believes the Tide are National Championship favorites with him on their roster. Bediako sent shockwaves through the country when he returned to Alabama midway through the 2025-2026 college basketball season despite spending the last two years in the NBA G League. Regardless of […]

Despite an absurd 42-point night from star freshman Kingston Flemings, Houston suffered its second loss of the 2025-2026 college basketball season to Texas Tech on Saturday. According to head coach Kelvin Sampson, the Cougars’ poor rebounding effort led to their downfall. The game was not a typical Houston basketball outing, with the Cougars allowing a […]

While the Denver Broncos will not have Bo Nix under center when they face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, they continue to show the utmost faith in backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. Their belief in the veteran has spread across the league throughout the week, convincing many others that Stidham is about […]

Half the teams searching for a new head coach in the 2026 NFL offseason have already found solutions, but the Las Vegas Raiders are still seeking their Pete Carroll replacement. The latest development suggests they are focusing their search on Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Kubiak had a “strong interview” with the team that […]

Baylor received a key commitment from the college football transfer portal on Sunday, but it has to wait for a court date before adding him to its roster. Until then, former Indiana defensive tackle Hosea Wheeler, who is a plaintiff in Diego Pavia’s lawsuit against the NCAA, will tentatively join the Bears. Wheeler signed with […]

After another tough week of practice, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will be good to go to face the Los Angeles Rams in the 2026 NFC Championship Game. Darnold has been listed as questionable for the second consecutive week due to an oblique injury that has limited his throwing ability. The USC alum was unable […]

Ohio State has been seeking a new offensive coordinator since Brian Hartline left to accept the head coaching position at USF at the end of the 2025 college football season. Ryan Day solved that issue by hiring another NFL assistant, former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Arthur Smith. Smith has been with the Steelers for the last […]

After firing Kevin Patullo at the end of the 2025 season, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking for their sixth different offensive coordinator in seven years. With Bobby Slowik now out of the picture, former linebacker Emmanuel Acho believes the next hire should be one of two names: Brian Daboll or Joe Brady. Acho wasted no […]

Houston fell short in its Saturday afternoon top-15 matchup with Texas Tech, but a new college basketball star was born in freshman guard Kingston Flemings. The San Antonio, Texas, native put together one of the best individual performances of the season in the loss, dropping 42 points, six assists, two rebounds and two steals. Flemings […]

The Alabama basketball team might be without two of its three best offensive players when it takes on Tennessee on Saturday night. The Tide are unlikely to have star guard Aden Holloway or forward Amari Allen for their marquee prime-time matchup. Holloway and Allen were both listed as questionable for the game but are now […]

Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo believes his team is on the right track after its dominant win over Maryland. Michigan State improved to 18-2 with the 91-48 drubbing, which was its sixth consecutive victory. Izzo was proud of the effort, but he warned his team not to “get carried away” with the Spartans’ […]

One year after the shocking trade that sent him from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic remains a beloved figure in the Lone Star State. Mavericks fans are still upset with the trade itself, but do not blame Doncic and are prepared to show the star guard love ahead of his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors NBA game will not be played on Saturday due to a fatal shooting in the area. The teams were scheduled to tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday. The game has since been postponed to Sunday night at 5:30 p.m. ET, […]

For the first time since their inception, UFC performance bonuses are set to increase permanently. CEO Dana White confirmed the forthcoming change days after UFC 324 headliner Justin Gaethje called attention to the issue. After keeping the UFC post-fight bonuses at $50,000 for years, White confirmed that he will finally increase them in 2026. Fighters […]

The New York Jets and head coach Aaron Glenn are looking to potentially bring a longtime NFL defensive coordinator back to the big leagues. The team is showing significant interest in former New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens coach Don ‘Wink’ Martindale, who has spent the last two seasons at Michigan. Martindale was initially listed […]

With Alabama re-signing center Charles Bediako ahead of its Saturday night clash with Tennessee, nobody knows what to expect with another former professional player returning to the college basketball scene. ESPN college insider Pete Thamel does not believe it will be as egregious as some fans are bracing for. The optics of Alabama becoming the […]

The Baltimore Ravens and John Harbaugh are no longer in business together, but the mutual respect remains after nearly two decades of their pairing. Harbaugh has had nothing but respect for the organization since their divorce and has penned one final heartfelt goodbye message, which was published by the Baltimore Sun. In the full-page message, […]

LSU has dominated the 2026 college football transfer portal from the start and just added the best offensive lineman of the class to the group. The Tigers’ latest commitment comes from former five-star prospect Jordan Seaton, who has spent the last two seasons with Colorado. Seaton entered the college football transfer portal at the end […]

Former Georgia offensive tackle Jamal Meriweather has found a new home in the 2026 college football transfer portal. The redshirt sophomore will continue his career at Miami after spending his first three years in Athens. Meriweather committed to Miami on Friday, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported. He joins the 2025 National Champion runner-ups with two […]

The 2025 college football season is officially over, and transfer portal season is already in full swing. With the offseason now underway, the scene has been set for the 2026 college football transfer portal rankings. The 2026 offseason has been uniquely eventful, with coaching changes sparking drama and personnel shifts across the board. Lane Kiffin […]

Indiana star cornerback D’Angelo Ponds is joining Fernando Mendoza in the 2026 NFL Draft pool. The junior began the season as one of the top cornerbacks in the country and has been expected to declare for the draft for months. He officially made the decision on Friday, four days after winning the national championship, according […]

Since he officially put pen to paper, New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh has yet to nail down either an offensive or defensive coordinator to work with him at his new job. The veteran head coach is reportedly interested in bringing former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken with him to New York, but […]

After missing the Detroit Pistons’ last game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Cade Cunningham is questionable to face the Houston Rockets on Friday night with a lingering hip injury. Cunningham headlines a lengthy injury report for Detroit, which includes multiple rotational players. Here is everything we know about Cade Cunningham’s injury and his playing status […]

Darian Mensah is doing everything he can to commit to Miami through the college football transfer portal. While the Duke quarterback is officially in the portal, he remains unable to commit to any schools due to a lawsuit filed against him by the Blue Devils, which the 20-year-old continues to fight. Duke received a temporary […]

Despite expanding to 12 teams in 2024, the College Football Playoffs are reportedly interested in moving to a 24-team bracket. The change will not occur before the 2026 season begins, but given that it is still under discussion, the possibility remains in play. The College Football Playoff committee is still working out the kinks of […]

Three days after losing in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Miami suffered arguably its biggest loss of the offseason, even if it was expected. The Hurricanes will bid adieu to star offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, who officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Mauigoa is a consensus top-three offensive tackle in the class […]

The UFC will have another new addition to its company at its highly anticipated White House event. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that popular ESPN host Pat McAfee will be at the event to provide media coverage. White and McAfee confirmed that the former Indianapolis Colts punter gained verbal clearance to attend the event from […]

For the third time since 2013, the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots will meet each other in the 2026 AFC Championship Game. While MVP hopeful Drake Maye will lead the Patriots, the Broncos will be without Bo Nix, who suffered a broken ankle in Denver’s Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills. Nix’s injury […]

After a week of speculation, the Atlanta Falcons officially have their new offensive coordinator. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has made a deal with Tommy Rees official, bringing his former Cleveland Browns assistant with him to his new team. Stefanski has been expected to hire Rees since he was hired by the Falcons. The two sides […]

Despite an underwhelming 2025, Texas’ 2026 preseason outlook is back where fans expect it to be, with star quarterback Arch Manning returning for his redshirt junior season. In the meantime, the Longhorns added a solid contingency plan by snagging former Coastal Carolina quarterback MJ Morris from the college football transfer portal. Morris entered the transfer […]

Ole Miss suffered a bevy of losses since losing to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals, but it is on the verge of securing a major addition. Weeks after committing to Clemson from the college football transfer portal, former Cal linebacker Luke Ferrelli is now expected to join Pete Golding’s team in Oxford. Ferrelli […]

Despite an ongoing lawsuit from Duke, Darian Mensah has officially entered the college football transfer portal. Should he be able to clear the allegations, Mensah has already been linked to Miami, where he is projected to be in the 2026 college football season. The budding junior announced his surprise decision to enter the transfer portal […]

The New York Giants are already brimming with confidence after hiring John Harbaugh as their next head coach for the 2026 season. Hidden in the dark are the ongoing recoveries of Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo, two players general manager Joe Schoen believes will be ready for the start of the 2026 season. After introducing […]

Less than one month after his release from the Dallas Cowboys, Trevon Diggs is back on waivers. The Green Bay Packers returned the veteran cornerback to the market after having their season ended by the Chicago Bears, giving him a slim chance of potentially joining another playoff team. If a team claims Diggs off waivers, […]