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Purdue basketball star Zach Edey came out gangbusters in Monday’s national title clash against UConn, keeping the Boilermakers in the game for one half with his dominance against fellow goliath Donovan Clingan. But Edey got no help as the Huskies choked the life out of yet another opponent in the second half en route to […]

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is on a heater and just wrapped up a dominant month of March that saw him pull off something not done since Pittsburgh Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr in 2001. With two goals and an assist in the Oilers’ 6-1 shellacking of the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, McDavid reached 31 points […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had Gabe Vincent in the lineup since Dec. 20 due to knee surgery, but the veteran guard is set to return to the lineup as early as this Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Lakers are on fire as they head […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden got a taste of revenge in his return to Philadelphia to face the 76ers on Wednesday night. While the Clippers trailed almost all game, they pulled out a 108-107 win on the back of Kawhi Leonard’s heroics in the final minute and some questionable officiating that went their way. […]

There was some buzz about New Mexico basketball coach Richard Pitino following in his father’s footsteps and leaving for Louisville. However, Pitino will be staying with the Lobos, with College of Charleston’s Pat Kelsey taking over for the Cardinals, according to The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman and confirmed by multiple other media reports. Goodman reported […]

Illinois basketball ended a nearly 20-year drought on Saturday night by smashing Duquesne and advancing to the Sweet 16. The Fighting Illini hadn’t made the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2005, when they advanced all the way to the title game before losing to North Carolina. Illinois coach Brad Underwood was understandably excited […]

Samford basketball stormed back from 22 points down in the second half and had a chance to upset fourth-seeded Kansas late in their first-round matchup of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. When A.J. Staton-McCray blocked Nic Timberlake while down one point with 14.7 seconds left, the Bulldogs thought they had an opportunity to go the other […]

The Vegas Golden Knights made a splash just days before the 2024 NHL trade deadline by acquiring standout defenseman Noah Hanifin from the Calgary Flames. The Golden Knights are also rumored to still be in on injured Pittsburgh Penguins star Jake Guentzel, but they’re facing serious competition from a host of other contenders. That list […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark broke Pete Maravich’s NCAA DI all-time scoring record against Ohio State on Sunday. Another superstar who knows a thing or two about scoring records weighed in shortly after the history was made, with LeBron James taking to social media with a congratulatory message for Clark. CONGRATS @CaitlinClark22 on becoming […]

The Chicago Bulls pulled off a thrilling double-overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, and they couldn’t have done it without the exploits of Andre Drummond. The veteran big man put up 17 points and a whopping 26 rebounds in 36 minutes of action in the 132-123 win, which saw the Bulls outrebound […]

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari wanted to “choke” star Reed Sheppard after a bone-headed turnover helped keep Mississippi State alive in Tuesday’s thriller. But Sheppard made up for his late gaffe with two clutch free throws and then a game-winner right before the buzzer after the Bulldogs had tied the game seconds earlier. With the […]

Texas basketball scored a big 81-69 rivalry win on the road over Texas Tech on Tuesday, but it came with a lot of drama. A hard Brock Cunningham foul that got him ejected resulted in Red Raiders fans throwing objects on the court, causing a delay and fan ejections. The incident occurred midway through the […]

The Detroit Pistons have already made one deal ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline, sending Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers and a pair of second-round picks to the Washington Wizards for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. The Athletic’s James Edwards III says the Pistons are expected to make at least one more trade before […]

After a rough start to the season, the Phoenix Suns have won six games in a row to get to 25-18 and sixth in the Western Conference. The Suns have their eyes on a championship with its Big Three, though, and the iffy depth on the roster after the three stars has trade rumors swirling […]

In a stunning turn of events, Doc Rivers is now the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after the firing of Adrian Griffin just 43 games into his first season with the team. It might not have been so stunning inside the organization, as Rivers was reportedly brought on as an informal consultant in December […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott declared wide receiver Gabe Davis out for Sunday’s Divisional Round showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. McDermott also ruled out safety Taylor Rapp, cornerback Christian Benford and linebacker Baylon Spector during his Friday morning radio hit on WGR 550, according to ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg. Davis missed the Wild Card win […]

While Alabama basketball blew out Missouri 93-75 on Tuesday night, there were some controversial fireworks during the game. Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats was caught on video pushing Missouri’s Aidan Shaw after an altercation between Shaw and Alabama’s Aaron Estrada in the first half. It all began when Estrada fouled Missouri’s Anthony Robinson II […]

Hugh Freeze’s Auburn football coaching staff is undergoing quite a transformation this offseason. Offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery and defensive coordinator Ron Roberts are both out, while Tigers legend Cadillac Williams also recently resigned. Freeze brought in Colorado’s Charles Kelly to be a co-defensive coordinator, and now he has his man to replace Montgomery as the […]

There has been a whole lot of change with Alabama football in the last week, with Nick Saban’s retirement sending shockwaves throughout the college football world. Kalen DeBoer is the new Crimson Tide head coach, and now he’ll be dealing with the roster fallout of Saban’s departure. Wednesday morning brought the news that Alabama is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are getting a key veteran back in the lineup from a lengthy injury absence, with Jae Crowder set to return against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Crowder has missed the last two months after core muscle surgery. Crowder last played on Nov. 11 […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua just enjoyed a historic rookie season and a historic playoff debut against the Detroit Lions. Nacua recorded nine catches for 181 yards and a score, breaking DK Metcalf’s record for most receiving yards by a rookie in a playoff game. Unfortunately, Nacua wasn’t able to haul in one […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid returned to the lineup Monday against the Houston Rockets after a three-game absence due to a knee injury. Embiid picked up right where he left off, dominating the Rockets to the tune of 41 points and 10 rebounds. By hitting those marks, the Sixers center has now made it 16 […]

It looks like Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is going to give it a go in the Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. LaPorta suffered a bone bruise and hyperextended knee in Week 18, ands earlier reports mentioned he’s “trending in the right direction to play” in the Rams […]

Two of the NBA’s worst teams are making a trade. The Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards are finalizing a deal that will send Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers and two second-round picks to the Wizards, with Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala heading to the Pistons, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj says the second-round picks are […]

While Texas football isn’t quite all the way back after a heartbreaking loss to Washington in their College Football Playoff Semifinal matchup, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has to feel good about where his program is positioned. Sarkisian now stands to be rewarded with a contract extension after this terrific season. Texas AD Chris Del […]

The Chicago Cubs were first linked to a trade for New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso several months ago, but it has been relatively quiet on that front of late. The Cubs have been quiet in general, as they haven’t spent a single penny in free agency so far. While it doesn’t seem as if […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered yet another unfathomable loss on Thursday night, this time against the defending champion Denver Nuggets. While a loss to the defending champs would normally not seem like a big deal, this one is because the Warriors blew an 18-point lead in the last six-plus minutes and lost on a Nikola […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon hasn’t played since Christmas Day thanks to his dog. Gordon suffered injuries to his face and right hand after being bitten by his Rottweiler, and he needed 21 total stitches. The Nuggets forward returned to practice Sunday ahead of Monday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Fans are now wondering if […]

Week 17 was one big ouch for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Not only did the Buccaneers get stomped by the New Orleans Saints, 23-13, but Baker Mayfield took a big shot to the ribs from Tyrann Mathieu late in the game. Mayfield said he wasn’t feeling too hot afterward, but he also said X-rays were […]

The New York Knicks made a big splash right before the new year, trading RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn. The Knicks are ringing in 2024 with a matinee against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and fans want to know if OG Anunoby is playing vs. […]

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a calf injury in the Week 17 win over the Washington Commanders. McCaffrey was initially listed as questionable and was then seen getting tape applied to the back of his calf on the sidelines, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The 49ers star was also seen walking […]

Week 17 was an ugly one for the Miami Dolphins, who got absolutely destroyed by Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, 56-19. To make matters worse, Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a left shoulder injury late in the game while he was sliding. Tagovailoa was seen getting his throwing arm examined after the play […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was doubtful heading into Sunday’s Week 17 clash against the Indianapolis Colts and is not going to play because of a quad injury, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. While the Raiders held out some hope Jacobs could return to play this weekend, he didn’t practice all week […]

New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara was added to the Week 17 injury report on Friday with an illness. Despite this and his questionable tag, Kamara is expected to suit up for the crucial matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 7-8 Saints are facing what effectively amounts […]

Jacksonville Jaguars star quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers due to a shoulder injury. This will be Lawrence’s first missed start of his NFL career. C.J. Beathard will be under center in Lawrence’s place. Lawrence has been really banged up of late. The Jaguars quarterback suffered a […]

The Detroit Pistons have lost 28 games in a row and will now be without a starter for a bit. Big man Isaiah Stewart is dealing with a right toe sprain and is expected to miss 10-14 days, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Stewart missed the Pistons’ heartbreaking 128-22 loss to the Boston Celtics on […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a similar spot as last season, mired in mediocrity while trade rumors heat up around some of their best players. The Raptors are just 12-18 on the season and sit outside the play-in tournament picture, leading to familiar calls to blow up the roster. However, one difference this season is […]

The San Antonio Spurs have suffered through a brutal start to Victor Wembanyama’s rookie season, but the phenom showed why he had so much hype coming into the NBA with his ridiculous performance against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Wemby recorded 30 points, six rebounds, six assists and a whopping seven blocks in […]

The Joe Flacco Comeback Tour is one of the most improbable stories of the 2023 NFL season. After looking washed with the New York Jets last season, it seemed as if the Super Bowl champion’s career was over. But since joining the Cleveland Browns in November, Flacco has taken the NFL world by storm once […]