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Illinois basketball’s upset bid of No. 1 Tennessee fell just short on Saturday when Volunteers senior Jordan Gainey went coast-to-coast for a game-winning bucket as time expired. Gainey’s heroics were a punch in the gut for the Fighting Illini, who led by three at several points in the last few minutes but failed to execute […]

Cade McNamara’s college football journey will continue somewhere besides Iowa City. The two-year Iowa football quarterback announced Wednesday he’s entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer. McNamara took to Instagram with an emotional post about his time with the Hawkeyes. “My last two years at the University of Iowa have been an incredible journey. […]

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended three games for his cheap shot on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence this past Sunday, the NFL announced Tuesday morning. Al-Shaair delivered a blow to Lawrence’s head as the Jaguars quarterback was sliding, knocking him out of the game. The hit set off a scuffle and resulted […]

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell is hard at work trying to rebuild his coaching staff after a miserable 2-10 season. This past weekend brought the news that UCF head coach Gus Malzahn is set to join Norvell’s staff as his offensive coordinator, and now his defensive coordinator target has come to light. That would […]

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has missed the last two games with a left sacroiliac joint sprain, and he’s on the injury report once again for the team’s Wednesday night tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. Here’s everything we know about Cunningham’s injury status and if he’s playing vs. the Grizzlies. Cade Cunningham injury status vs. […]

The Utah Jazz suffered through another rough night at the office against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Not only did the Jazz drop to 4-13 with a 128-115 loss to Victor Wembanyama and Co. that eliminated them from NBA Cup contention, but they lost star Lauri Markkanen in the process to a left knee […]

Fans of both the Chicago Bears and Illinois football are no stranger to heartbreaking losses, and it looked like the Fighting Illini were going to suffer another one against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday. Instead, Illinois pulled off a miracle on fourth-and-13 in the final seconds, with Luke Altmeyer hitting Pat Bryant for a […]

The Charlotte Hornets suffered a 125-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, but it certainly wasn’t the fault of LaMelo Ball. The Hornets star poured in a career-high 50 points in the defeat, with Charlotte outscoring Milwaukee by seven points in his 40 minutes on the court. Ball also tallied 10 assists, five rebounds […]

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are riding high coming into their Week 10 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the rookie quarterback will likely have to win without several key linemen. Right tackle Andrew Wylie isn’t expected to play against T.J. Watt and a stellar Steelers defense due to a shoulder injury, according to […]

The Miami Dolphins have really struggled offensively without Tua Tagovailoa, who can’t come back soon enough especially now that Tyler Huntley suffered a right shoulder injury in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts. Huntley was initially listed as questionable to return, according to the Dolphins, with Tim Boyle taking his place. Huntley has since been […]

Week 6 was a rough one for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, with a 47-9 shellacking at the hands of the Detroit Lions sending America’s Team into their bye week with a bad taste in their mouth. However, Prescott’s bye week is already going much better, with the Cowboys quarterback announcing his engagement to girlfriend […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is known for his bold and brash style, but his gambling mentality came back to bite him early during a huge NFC North showdown against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. Facing a fourth-and-7 from their own 33-yard line on their first possession, the Lions tried a fake punt … and […]

The Indianapolis Colts will start veteran quarterback Joe Flacco in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans as Anthony Richardson continues to nurse an oblique injury, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. While Richardson practiced during the week and was preparing to give it a go, he wasn’t fully ready to start. The Colts made the […]

The Green Bay Packers got Jordan Love back from his knee injury in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, but it has been rough sledding so far at Lambeau Field. Not only has Love been rocky in his return from injury, but wide receiver Christian Watson was carted to the locker room with an ankle […]

It was a rough day for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears’ offense in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, but Jonathan Owens had himself a moment in the third quarter that jumpstarted a huge comeback. With the Bears looking for a spark, Owens scooped up a blocked punt and scooted in for a score […]

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by police outside Hard Rock Stadium ahead of the Dolphins’ Week 1 showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Video emerged on social media of Hill being put in handcuffs, but Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus says the star wide receiver will still play after a “driving violation,” according […]

Chicago Sky star rookie Angel Reese has broken Sylvia Fowles’ record for most rebounds in a single WNBA season. Fowles’ record stood at 404 rebounds, but Reese grabbed her 405th board of the season Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Lynx to set the new benchmark. Fowles starred for both the Sky and Lynx in her […]

The Cleveland Browns are expected to leave star running back Nick Chubb on the PUP list to start the 2024 season as he continues his recovery from a major knee injury suffered last year, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This means Chubb will miss the first four games of the upcoming campaign. Chubb got injured […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson had a rough go of it for much of Sunday afternoon against the Chicago Sky. But Wilson made things count in the final moment, hitting a game-winning buzzer-beater off a perfect inbounds pass to earn a 77-75 victory. Talk about a dime: A’JA WILSON CALLED GAME 🚨🔥pic.twitter.com/pK8hEKoTn4 — ClutchPoints […]

Japanese stars Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga helped the Chicago Cubs make MLB history Saturday while also doing something Shohei Ohtani has never managed to do in one of his two-way starts. In a 14-2 win over the hapless Miami Marlins, Suzuki recorded two home runs and a triple as Imanaga earned the win, making […]

It was a special day in Minnesota for both Caitlin Clark and Maya Moore as the Indiana Fever took on the Minnesota Lynx, with Clark setting another WNBA record and Moore getting her No. 23 jersey retired. Clark’s latest rewriting of the record books involves her becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to record […]

The Los Angeles Rams have given linebacker Ernest Jones IV permission to seek a trade, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Jones is set to be a free agent in 2025 and discussed an extension with the Rams, but there has been “no progress” on a deal. With that in mind, Jones will look for a […]

The Arizona Cardinals have signed center Hjalte Froholdt to a two-year, $12 million contract extension, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The deal features $8 million in guaranteed money and locks in a key member of Kyler Murray’s offensive line through the 2026 season. Froholdt started all 17 games for the Cardinals last year after […]

Seattle Mariners star outfielder Julio Rodriguez is set to make his return to the lineup on Sunday against the New York Mets, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. Rodriguez will be activated off the injured list and take the designated hitter spot for Sunday’s game. Rodriguez hasn’t played since July 21 due to a high ankle […]

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers suffered what’s believed to be a “minor” ankle sprain at training camp on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reported earlier Sunday that Nabers had to take off his left shoe and limped off the field during practice. Leonard […]

The Atlanta Braves were dealt another injury scare Sunday when pitcher Reynaldo Lopez left his start against the New York Mets with right forearm tightness. The Braves say Lopez’s departure after three innings was precautionary, but this will have to be monitored closely as the team continues to deal with key injuries. Lopez has been […]

Kevin Durant was cleared to play for Team USA in their 2024 Paris Olympics opener against Serbia on Sunday. Durant came off the bench in his return from a calf injury, and the Phoenix Suns superstar immediately made his presence felt and helped jumpstart the Americans after a sluggish start. KD made all eight of […]

Team USA men’s basketball coach Steve Kerr promised he’d tinker with lineups during the exhibition games ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and he has delivered on that promise. Kerr is making yet another change to the lineup for Wednesday’s game against Nikola Jokic and Serbia in Abu Dhabi, but it doesn’t involve Joel Embiid […]

It was said that LeBron James would take a pay cut in free agency this summer if it helped the Los Angeles Lakers sign a difference maker, with names such as Klay Thompson, James Harden and Jonas Valanciunas offered up as possibilities. It was rumored DeMar DeRozan could be on that list as well. However, […]

The Chicago Bulls have been trying to trade Zach LaVine for a while now, but they haven’t been able to find any takers. LaVine was hoping to find a new home this past season, but his poor play and subsequent foot surgery destroyed any chances of that happening. As the Bulls continue to prioritize a […]

It’s the end of an era for the Golden State Warriors. Barring a last-minute 180, four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson will be leaving the only franchise he has ever known in free agency. There have been no real contract talks between the Warriors and Thompson, and The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami even said Saturday “some cordial […]

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley intends to sign a five-year, $175 million contract to remain with the team. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news Friday morning. The Raptors acquired Quickley in the blockbuster trade that sent OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks ahead of last season’s trade deadline. The 25-year-old guard is a […]

The Denver Nuggets and star guard Jamal Murray are working toward a four-year, $209 million contract extension, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Nuggets are set to present the deal to Murray, who’s expected to accept. This is a no-brainer move for Denver after Murray helped the team win its first […]

The Boston Celtics announced earlier this week that Kristaps Porzingis would need surgery for a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon suffered in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Celtics president Brad Stevens later revealed Porzingis would likely miss the start of the 2024-25 season due to this ankle injury. Sure enough, the latest […]

There was a lot of noise surrounding the Houston Rockets possibly trading the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, with rumblings of a star pursuit even getting buzz. However, there was also a lot of reporting involving the Rockets and Reed Sheppard. As it turned out, Houston got its man by rebuffing trade […]

The Dallas Mavericks just made a run to the NBA Finals, and now they’re already looking at how they can improve to not just return to the Finals but win it all this time around. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving will continue to lead the way for the Mavs moving forward, but they could use […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of a bunch of teams in the crowded National League Wild Card race, but they’re going to be without closer David Bednar for a couple of weeks after he was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strained left oblique. The move is retroactive to June 20, and left-handed […]

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez just made his MLB debut on Friday. Unfortunately, Martinez won’t be playing again for a while after he was suspended 80 games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The 22-year-old Martinez is the Blue Jays’ top hitting prospect and was hoping to help […]

The Chicago Cubs are scuffling, losers of three games in a row after falling to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. The Cubs are now in last place in the NL Central, though they remain right in the thick of the mediocre Wild Card chase. More good news is that Seiya Suzuki is back in the […]