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The New Orleans Pelicans caught a hot streak. They have won eight out of their last 10 games before facing the Paolo Banchero-led Orlando Magic. Zion Williamson is looking like his prime unstoppable self and living up to expectations. Like most nice things in the NBA, there always has to be a drawback. It came […]

Coach Steve Alford and the Nevada basketball squad managed to win 26 games and finish second in the Mountain West. This meant that they were going dancing in March Madness against Dayton. Everything was going well when this NCAA Tournament first-round battle started. Jarod Lucas, Nick Davidson, and Kenan Blackshear all started to heat up […]

The new age of debates is pitting the 2020 Montverde team led by Cade Cunningham with Scottie Barnes against the 2016 Chino Hill squad with Lamelo Ball and Onyeka Okongwu. But, before that happened there was a scary high school AAU team formed that might never be rivaled in terms of talent. Tim Thomas noted […]

James Harden is not really known for his defense. But, when the Los Angeles Clippers star starts taking it seriously, it surely makes headlines and breaks the internet. One of his biggest plays on the defensive end was a no-look steal in transition. Now, it looks another move could top that in the minds of […]

Shifting conferences is not uncommon for most schools. It all started from the Pac-12 then Mountain West, and now the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) seems to be the next one that will lose a member school. Commissioner Brian Thornton and the rest saw Texas Rio Grande Valley struggle in the past season. There were already […]

March Madness is upon us which means a lot of upsets, insane stat lines, and Cinderella runs. Another crucial part of this time of the year is the crossover between big college programs, mid-majors, and teams just starting to make a name for themselves. Coach Maureen Magarity’s Holy Cross basketball squad lies in between those […]

The legend of Caitlin Clark will always be remembered as one that sparked a history-setting run in the Iowa women’s basketball program. Coach Lisa Bluder has helped propel her into stardom from the Big Ten conference and beyond. However, she was not initially set on being part of the Hawkeyes. Had the timeline shifted for […]

Loss often pushes people to the point of not being able to perform properly while grieving. Aryna Sabalenka might have to face this reality. She, along with the rest of the world, has just found out that Konstantin Koltsov recently passed away. Regardless, the Belarusian tennis legend will still push through with her Round of […]

A lot of vitriol and animosity has existed between different fanbases of college basketball and the Purdue basketball program. It has long been rooted in Coach Matt Painter’s lack of success in getting a national title for the Boilermakers despite having a good standing in the Big Ten Conference. They have got the star talent […]

The Colorado football program made headlines last season for building up their squad out of the transfer portal. They had one of the biggest transfer hauls in all of college football history. Now, some of those players are departing for better opportunities. However, Coach Deion Sanders will have one constant person to bridge this transition. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers need a lot more firepower if they wish to make a deep playoff run with Joel Embiid. Sure, Tyrese Maxey has been balling his heart out while Coach Nick Nurse figures out a lot of schemes to keep his team afloat. But, production still needs to be higher if they want to […]

Nick Saban’s departure from the Alabama football program saw a lot of players enter the transfer portal. It was largely because of the uncertainty of success in the future of the Crimson Tide. Coach Kalen DeBoer then had to scour for more talent but it looks like one of the legendary coach’s players is coming […]

In NFL Free Agency, no deals are guaranteed until someone is signed. Eric Kendricks was all set to join the San Francisco 49ers but pulled out at the very last minute. Someone followed in his footsteps, and it came at the cost of Dave Canales’ Carolina Panthers system. He goes by the name of Justin […]

Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers have their work cut out for them in the coming games. After a narrow loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tyrese Haliburton made a declaration about not liking the slump that his team is in. Obviously, this can affect a team and a player’s mental fortitude. With the help of […]

The Big Ten Conference is not an easy place to compete in. Basketball programs that have long ravaged the Midwest and the nation reside here which makes winning games inside the conference significantly hard. Nonetheless, Coach Fred Hoiberg stayed patient with the Nebraska basketball program. He took a pay cut two years ago and developed […]

This is just not the year for the Kansas basketball program. Coach Bill Self has faced a lot of adversity throughout the season, and it looks to be getting worse with the NCAA Tournament nearing. The Jayhawks still got a bid to March Madness despite these struggles due to the help of Hunter Dickinson and […]

The past few weeks have been quite hectic for Jon Rahm. He is just coming off an eighth-place finish at LIV Golf Hong Kong after going under 10. Now, he has to prepare for the battle set in Augusta National. More than that, he will also have to get his menu selections ready for the […]

Brandon Aiyuk had an insanely good 2023 campaign. He put out big numbers for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers. As a matter of fact, his production plays such an integral role in giving the team the bye which consequentially landed them in the Super Bowl. Obviously, the wideout already wants to be paid […]

Blake Snell’s move to the San Francisco Giants was not the only reason why he was in the headlines. His contract holdout along with Jordan Montgomery’s happened in an offseason where there was a billion-dollar decrease in front-office spending league-wide. This prompted a move from MLB players in the Major League Baseball Player’s Association (MLBPA) […]

The Indiana Pacers’ hot start has started to cool off. Rick Carlisle’s squad has been struggling to get wins in the latter half of the season and might find themselves in the play-in race if they do not pick up pace. They had the opportunity to get a streak going as they went up against […]

The new league year has arrived for the Houston Texans. There will be new players coming in due to NFL Free Agency, a lot of young guns because of the draft, and higher expectations after last season’s postseason success. CJ Stroud, Will Anderson Jr., and Coach DeMeco Ryans have all loaded to forge a better […]

It took a while for former San Diego Padres star pitcher Blake Snell to find a new home in MLB Free Agency. It was once thought that he was inching closer to a deal with the New York Yankees, especially after the Gerritt Cole injury. But, that is not where he is heading. The arguable […]

Selection Sunday might be over but a lot of reactions are still coming in. A prominent story is that St. John’s basketball program will miss the NCAA Tournament. They have also declined to join the NIT. Coach Rick Pitino has a lot of feelings about this March Madness snub due to knowing that the Red […]

The New York Knicks are slowly finding their footing again after getting hit with the injury bug. They have won six out of their last 10 games and hope to add to that streak as they face the Golden State Warriors. Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart have all increased their production which showed […]

Some athletic programs have a quick trigger when it comes to firing their head coaches. Long Beach State was one of these teams heading to March Madness. They let Coach Dan Monson go after they endured a five-game span without a win. After getting fired, he then proceeded to lead the team atop the Big […]

Dreams in the league usually start coming to life during the NFL Draft. Hollywood Brown saw most of his aspirations come true that night. He got drafted in the first round by the Baltimore Ravens and knew his value. A fairly hefty rookie contract came after. However, this meant that one of his suspicions did […]

Victor Wembanyama being a rare breed is an understatement. Gregg Popovich’s mentee in the San Antonio Spurs system entered the league as a contender for the Defensive Player of the Year award while also racking up big numbers on offense. He once again unleashed the alien inside against the Brooklyn Nets. His outing even notched […]

Selling out tickets comes naturally when Caitlin Clark is playing. Her insane skill set mixed with the swag she brings to games is unrivaled. She sold out tickets in the Big Ten conference and is now starting to do the same with the NCAA Tournament. A lot of Iowa basketball fans might even be disappointed […]

Kentucky has always been a destination for a lot of one-and-d0ne prospects. This ability to develop great players has helped them cement their legacy as a blue blood. But, this season they are trying to make it back into national title contention. Coach John Calipari has a lot of schemes and adjustments in his bag […]

A national championship and a historic March Madness run are all that’s missing from Caitlin Clark’s decorated college basketball career. She shattered records and gave Iowa a massive Big Ten tournament trophy against a streaky Ohio State team. Her squad has all the tools and momentum they need to etch their names into history. However, […]

Depth was big concern for the Boston Celtics entering the season. Joe Mazzulla had to part ways with Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, and Robert Williams in the offseason. This meant that someone else from the Jayson Tatum-led squad had to step up. Against the Washington Wizards and a couple of occasions throughout the season, that […]

Coach Rick Pitino started last year’s offseason with a clean slate of players as only a few returned. Despite this, the St. John’s basketball program rocked their conference by earning 12 wins against tough opponents. They reached the Big East tournament’s semifinal and put up a fight as the top-seeded team in the nation, UConn, […]

Coach TJ Otzellberger and the Iowa State basketball squad have exceeded expectations en route to the NCAA Tournament. This March Madness contender just came off a big Big 12 tournament win, was in a tight race with Houston for the regular season, and has players peaking at the right time. After the Cyclones tore apart […]

Sean McVay does not want their campaign next season to end the way it did again. The Los Angeles Rams did not knock the wind off nor defend well Jared Goff enough which led them to an early postseason exit. Now, it looks like the front office is helping him with another elite defender to […]

A new member joins the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty. Hollywood Brown has been a lethal weapon for the Arizona Cardinals and has now made his way to catch passes from Patrick Mahomes. There was a lot of buzz about his NFL Free Agency destination but someone knew where he was headed before details dropped. Coach […]

Departures were expected from the Los Angeles Chargers. They have gotten new weapons through NFL Free Agency and a new coach in Jim Harbaugh. But, nothing will beat the nostalgia when looking back at the individuals who built this franchise up in the past years. Keenan Allen was an instrumental part of this team’s receiving […]

Coach Kyle Neptune can still salvage the Villanova basketball season. The Wildcats ended with an 18-14 overall record with 10 losses and 10 wins in their conference. They started the Big East Tournament right with a narrow win over DePaul and hope to keep that momentum going against Marquette. If they do win over Coach […]

Life is bigger than basketball. Often, action on the court overtakes all the other things outside of it. But, the ball will not always keep bouncing and players will need time to absorb what’s happening around them. RJ Barrett will have to take some time off to grieve the passing of his brother, Nathan Barrett. […]

The Seattle Seahawks quarterback room is already full. With Geno Smith poised to bounce back from a down year, the team raised eyebrows when they signed Sam Howell in NFL Free Agency. While it is not unconditional that a team signs another signal-caller to sharpen their starter, it looks like General Manager John Schneider and […]