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The BYU Cougars sit at 11-1 with one of the strongest resumes in college football, yet they’re ranked No. 11 and treated like an afterthought. Their body of work demands recognition, and BYU has earned a playoff spot on merit alone. The Cougars closed their regular season with a 41-21 victory over the Central Florida […]

The Michigan Wolverines spent three days in Las Vegas proving they belong in a different conversation than the rest of college basketball. The Wolverines didn’t just win the Players Era Festival championship. They obliterated it. Dusty May’s squad dismantled the San Diego State Aztecs by 40, crushed No. 21 Auburn Tigers by 30, and embarrassed […]

Mark Cuban isn’t letting go of his 2006 NBA Finals grievances. The Dallas Mavericks minority owner continues to insist the championship was taken from his team, pointing fingers at the officiating rather than Miami’s performance. In a recent appearance on the Run Your Race YouTube channel, Cuban made his stance crystal clear when discussing the […]

The Auburn Tigers pulled off an impressive 85-74 victory over No. 14 St. John’s in Las Vegas, erasing a double-digit deficit with dominant second-half play. The win moved the Tigers to 6-2 under first-year head coach Steven Pearl, building on their early-season momentum. Following their 30-point loss to Michigan the previous night, Pearl’s squad needed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in crisis mode after blowing late leads in consecutive road games. A 117-112 overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings followed a 114-113 heartbreaker in the Phoenix Suns, and the collapses left fans furious across social media. At 10-7, Minnesota’s crunch-time execution has become its biggest liability. Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic’s beat […]

Shedeur Sanders earned his first NFL victory in Week 12, leading the Cleveland Browns to a 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie quarterback became the first Cleveland QB since 1999 to win his debut start, snapping a lengthy franchise drought that had haunted the organization. Sanders delivered when given his opportunity, completing […]

Kevin Durant shared his thoughts on Stephen Curry becoming a sneaker free agent and where the Warriors star should take his talents next. Curry parted ways with Under Armour after 13 years, opening the door for a major sneaker move. Durant appeared on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams, where the conversation turned […]

The Los Angeles Lakers organized a pickleball tournament during a four-day break in their schedule. Players, coaches, and staff competed in the event at their El Segundo facility, with bracket-style matchups that turned surprisingly competitive for a squad that’s been building strong chemistry early this season. Luka Doncic faced off against head coach JJ Redick […]

LeBron James shared his heartfelt message for longtime friend Chris Paul as the veteran point guard embarks on his final NBA season with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers superstar, who returned from injury earlier this season, expressed his hopes for Paul’s farewell campaign. In the locker room, James laid out his simple wish for […]

Bryce Boettcher has been one of the Oregon Ducks’ most consistent defenders this season, leading the team with 72 tackles while anchoring a defense that ranks among the nation’s best. The former walk-on has dominated in the Ducks’ Big Ten battles throughout the year. His persistence finally earned him an offensive opportunity on Senior Night […]

Cooper Flagg delivered a career performance in the Dallas Mavericks’ 118–115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, posting 29 points alongside seven rebounds and five assists. The 18-year-old became just the second teenager in NBA history to reach at least 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a game, joining LeBron James in that […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights today without two of their most productive offensive weapons. The Buckeyes are playing at home in Columbus for their final game at Ohio Stadium before heading to Michigan next week. Star wide receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith will not suit up for the Buckeyes […]

Memphis fans are experiencing heartbreak after their team suffered a devastating 69-68 loss to Wake Forest on Friday night. The Tigers let a winnable game slip away in the Baha Mar Championship consolation round when Myles Colvin drained a three-pointer at the buzzer. Coming off a tough stretch that included falling to No. 1 Purdue […]

The LSU football program is making an aggressive push to land Lane Kiffin as its next head coach. The Ole Miss Rebels coach has emerged as the top target for multiple Southeastern Conference programs following another successful season, with a major announcement expected after the Egg Bowl regarding his future. LSU football officials are preparing […]

The Houston Texans defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-19 in their Thursday night clash at NRG Stadium, improving to 6-5 on the season. The game saw an unusual incident when referee Adrian Hill was carted off with a non-contact leg injury during the third quarter. Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter put on a masterclass in […]

The Auburn Tigers responded to their narrow loss against the Houston Cougars in emphatic fashion, demolishing the Jackson State Tigers 112-66 at Neville Arena on Wednesday night. The Tigers put together a complete performance even without their leading scorer Keyshawn Hall, who sat out due to an ankle and foot injury suffered in the previous […]

The No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini face their toughest test yet on Wednesday night against No. 11 Alabama at the United Center in Chicago. The 4-0 start has been impressive, but a major question looms over the matchup. Star center Tomislav Ivisic remains sidelined with a right knee bone bruise suffered in practice. Ivisic’s status […]

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler had no interest in discussing his heated fourth-quarter confrontation with Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs. The physical altercation resulted in Butler receiving a technical foul after shoving Suggs to the floor during the Warriors’ 121-113 road loss on Tuesday night. When reporters approached Butler in the locker room after […]

LeBron James returned to action for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night after missing the first 14 games of the season with sciatica. The 40-year-old finished with 11 points and 12 assists in the Lakers’ 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz, securing his double-double in the fourth quarter to officially start his record 23rd […]

The Kansas Jayhawks face the Duke Blue Devils on Tuesday night without their star freshman Darryn Peterson. The 6-foot-5 guard will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring strain, and sources have revealed why the Jayhawks are taking an extremely cautious approach with their projected top NBA draft pick. A source told The […]

NBA Stars LeBron James and Stephen Curry’s partnership at the Paris 2024 Olympics produced unforgettable moments, but one sequence still has both legends laughing. On the Mind the Game podcast, the duo broke down Curry’s clutch four-three barrage against France in the gold medal game. James couldn’t resist roasting his teammate about the moment Curry […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has voiced concerns about what will happen to Austin Reaves once LeBron James returns to the Lakers’ lineup. The Hall of Famer believes Reaves’ breakout season could take a hit when the team’s star forward comes back from injury. Shaq shared his thoughts on The Big Podcast with Shaq, expressing genuine […]

The Warriors demolished the Pelicans 124-106 on Saturday night behind Moses Moody’s career-high 32 points. But the lopsided victory didn’t stop Steve Kerr from losing his cool on the sideline when sloppy turnovers continued to pile up. In a postgame press conference, Kerr didn’t mince words about Golden State’s careless ball handling that resulted in […]

The Seattle Seahawks fell to the Los Angeles Rams 21-19 in a heartbreaking Week 11 loss on Sunday. Sam Darnold threw four interceptions, and Jason Myers missed a 61-yard field goal attempt as time expired. Despite the loss, Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his historic season with another milestone performance. Smith-Njigba became the first player in league […]

Ohio State continues to dominate both on the field and on the recruiting trail. The Buckeyes have been on a recruiting tear lately, recently securing four-star safety Eli Johnson over Texas and Michigan to bolster their future roster. Their latest commitment further solidifies their status as a recruiting powerhouse heading into the 2026 cycle. Four-star […]

The Ole Miss Rebels head coach, Lane Kiffin, couldn’t escape the swirling rumors Saturday night, beating the Florida Gators 34-24, while questions about potentially coaching the Gators next season loomed over the game. During a postgame press conference, Kiffin praised his current situation without completely ruling out future opportunities. “I love what we’re doing here,” […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes demolished the UCLA Bruins 48-10 on Saturday night at Ohio Stadium, improving to 10-0 on the season. The dominant victory came despite the Buckeyes being without two of their top receivers for significant stretches, with Carnell Tate held out for precautionary reasons and Jeremiah Smith exiting at halftime. Head coach Ryan […]

The Los Angeles Lakers headed to Milwaukee riding a wave of confidence despite LeBron James sitting out with sciatica. Luka Doncic had already made it clear the team needed to embrace a next-man-up approach during this stretch, and he backed up those words with another explosive performance against the Bucks. Doncic dropped 41 points in […]

The Oklahoma Sooners stunned No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide 23-21 on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, handing the home team a crushing defeat. Beyond the upset itself, the win came with a surprising statistical footnote. This victory marked the Sooners’ fewest total yards in a win in over two decades. “Oklahoma beat Alabama with just 212 total […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been thriving with their dynamic duo leading the charge, improving to 9-4 on the season. Luka Doncic has been putting up MVP-caliber numbers while drawing constant defensive attention, but he’s turning that pressure into an advantage for his team. Following the Lakers’ 118-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in […]

Mark Pope didn’t hold back when addressing where his Kentucky Wildcats team stands heading into a crucial showdown with the Michigan State Spartans. Following Kentucky’s earlier loss to the Louisville Cardinals, where he held his players accountable, Pope once again delivered a candid assessment of his team’s progress. Speaking at a press conference, the second-year […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry raised eyebrows when he showed up to the San Antonio Spurs game wearing Nike Kobe 6s during warmups. It came just a day after ending his 13-year partnership with Under Armour, sparking questions about his next move. In the post-game press conference, Curry addressed the room when asked about […]

The LSU Tigers’ push for bowl eligibility hit another snag as starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier landed on the injury report ahead of Saturday’s crucial matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks. With star linebacker Whit Weeks also dealing with injury concerns, the Tigers face a challenging situation as they need just one more win to reach the […]

The Purdue Boilermakers’ 87-80 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide wasn’t just another solid road win for the preseason No. 1 squad, now ranked No.2. It broke records that had stood for more than four decades and set a completely new benchmark in program history. The Boilermakers knocked off eighth-ranked Alabama in Tuscaloosa on November […]

The Oklahoma Sooners face a crucial test against the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, but their defensive leader may not be available. Edge rusher R Mason Thomas is listed as questionable for the SEC showdown after suffering a quad injury against Tennessee. According to the Thursday injury report, Thomas appears on Oklahoma’s availability […]

Tom Izzo wasn’t interested in sugarcoating things after Michigan State’s 79-60 win over San Jose State on Thursday night. The pattern is becoming familiar for the Hall of Fame coach, who recently called the Arkansas Razorbacks matchup “scary” following a narrow 69-66 escape just days earlier. In the postgame press conference, Izzo made his feelings […]

Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama have developed a special defensive partnership for the San Antonio Spurs. The reigning Rookie of the Year has been a key part of the team’s strong start to the season, and he recently opened up about what makes their two-way connection click. Castle shared his thoughts on the defensive bond […]

Hannah Hidalgo delivered a performance for the ages Wednesday night, shattering both the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and NCAA Division I records in an 85-58 demolition of Akron. The junior guard’s historic outing signals the Fighting Irish are serious contenders in a wide-open race for their first national title since 2001. Hidalgo finished with 44 […]

The Purdue Boilermakers entered the season as the preseason No. 1 team in the country, and head coach Matt Painter is making sure Purdue stays on top for years to come. Painter just landed another massive recruiting commitment, keeping the program’s tradition of elite big men alive. The Boilermakers have secured a commitment from 2026 […]