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Lincoln Riley’s move to the USC football program was not initially received well by Sooners fans. Some members of the Oklahoma football faithful barged into his home. Others pleaded with him to stay while others had their blood boiling because the Trojans poached the centerpiece of their program. But, the NCAA coach kept it classy […]

Brandon Hunter’s passing came as a shock for most of his former NBA teammates. One of the first friends that he had made after getting drafted by the Boston Celtics was Antoine Walker. He gave his immediate reaction to the death of his colleague, who was a FIBA agent, an Orlando Magic player, and an […]

The gap between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez remains uncompetitive despite the F1 season nearing its end. Entering the Singapore Grand Prix, the two Red Bull Racing drivers are still the favorites to be champion and runner-up. But, the biggest issue that the Christian Horner-led team faces is the disparity in points. The Mexican driver […]

Being a football coach means traveling across the country a lot especially when leading an HBCU. Jackson State football’s TC Taylor learned that this was very stressful when they had the MEAC/SWAC challenge. But, there is nothing much he can do given the schedule. He is even back on the road to compete against the […]

The relationship between Draymond Green and Chris Paul was not always so sweet. Both of them seemed to be at odds with one another during the Golden State Warriors dynasty’s rise. Their relationship seems to have grown as CP3 transitioned to other NBA teams such as the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Phoenix Suns. […]

Dricus Du Plessis’ injury that prevented him from fighting Israel Adesanya in UFC 293 is still the center of attention. He was instead replaced by Sean Strickland who wiped the octagon with Adesanya. Despite the match being over, Dana White just could not let the short notice back out go. The head honcho called out […]

The question of this Formula One season has not been, ‘Who wins the F1 World Drivers’ Championship?’ Rather, it is, ‘At what race will Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen win?’ This did not sit right with competing teams like Mercedes. Toto Wolff even made fun of Verstappen’s record-winning race that took him over Sebastian […]

Michigan State football has officially taken action after the alleged harassment of Mel Tucker on Brenda Tracy. The Spartans coach will be suspended without pay in the coming weeks of their NCAA campaign. However, some fans cannot help but recall how this was similar to the Larry Nassar controversy way back in the team’s history. […]

Max Verstappen’s dominance has lasted so long in the Formula One season. It is only a matter of time before he helps Red Bull Racing clinch the F1 World Constructors’ championship over Mercedes and Aston Martin. The Christian Horner-led team has the opportunity to extend their lead at the Singapore Grand Prix. But, they have […]

Tarik Cohen has been through a lot in the past three years. The former Chicago Bears running back had multiple injuries and was waived eventually. Now, he is making a comeback in the NFL, and it is with Frank Reich and the Carolina Panthers. It may be official! Cohen could be on his way back […]

Lionel Messi has already completed football. His stints with FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Argentina have given him countless accolades that span from UEFA Champions League trophies to winning the World Cup. It comes as no one’s surprise that he is just enjoying life at the twilight of his career with Inter Miami and the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ NFL Week 1 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers ended on a sour note. Diontae Johnson suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out of action for the next weeks. There are some options in the active roster that Coach Mike Tomlin could explore but there is one person who’s more […]

Mel Tucker finally lashed back against the allegations thrown at him by Brenda Tracy. But, the controversy has not gotten clearer. Both sides started to exchange statements and dispel rumors. Tracy did not at all like a single word in the Michigan State football coach’s statement. She also argued that Tucker should be present in […]

The New York Jets went through a rollercoaster of emotions. Their NFL Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills started off on the wrong foot when Aaron Rodgers went down with an ankle injury. Regardless, they persevered with the help of Robert Saleh’s play call and Xavier Gipson’s elite end-zone finishing. It even caught the […]

Being called a world champion is every F1 driver’s dream. Heartbreaks and discouragement often get in the way but losing by a singular point is surely different. Felipe Massa had to endure this for nearly 18 years. His Formula One championship was allegedly stolen by Lewis Hamilton due to the Crashgate scandal. Now, he is […]

A lot of things went in the favor of the New York Jets during the offseason. They got elite weapons in Dalvin Cook and a star-studded secondary squad that looked poised to make a Super Bowl run led by Aaron Rodgers. All of that crumbled four plays into their NFL Week 1 matchup against the […]

MetLife Stadium has become a staple stadium in the world of sports. The New York Jets’ home ground has a lot of history behind it. However, it has developed a bad reputation for its turf in recent years. A lot of players and fans may start to hate it more because of Aaron Rodgers’ injury […]

The Seattle Mariners still have a fighting chance to get an MLB postseason berth. They will need all the firepower that they can get in order to overtake the Houston Astros who are three games ahead but it is doable. A large move that will get the Scott Servais-led team back in the groove is […]

Hailey Van Lith just needs one more thing to make her NCAA basketball career complete, a National Championship. She has done well with the Louisville basketball program but they always fell short. There is nothing she could have wished for better on her birthday than to get that coveted title. All of that and more […]

The Mel Tucker controversy in the Michigan State football program has taken a new turn. Brenda Tracy has claimed a lot of alleged actions that the football coach did. But, there seems to be a lot of pushback coming from Tucker’s side. Mel Tucker has finally addressed and tried to dispel some claims made by […]

NFL Week 1 is getting more heated as time goes on. The battle between the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills is going to be one of the best matchups for the season. But, there will be a notable absence in Coach Sean McDermott’s side, Damar Hamlin. Will the Josh Allen-led squad get a hot […]

The expectation for any Team USA fielded in the world of basketball will always be a gold medal or bust. This comes largely because the nation hosts the top league in the globe, the NBA. But, the country has failed to earn a top finish in the FIBA World Cup for over a decade. Fans […]

The Dallas Cowboys have taken a big leap in their defensive schematics and offensive play calls. Coach Mike McCarthy was a huge reason behind all of their success during the NFL Week 1 showdown against the New York Giants. Their secondary had a historic game by not allowing a single touchdown or field goal. Dak […]

Brock Purdy never forgot Patrick Peterson’s comments about him during their NFL Week 1 matchup. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback knew exactly that it was his chance for revenge when the schedule came out. He finally got to lash back with a hilarious response after their win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, via NBC Sports. Purdy […]

Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams are off to a hot start. Their first challenge was a hungry Seattle Seahawks squad led by Geno Smith and DK Metcalf. They threw everything at them and it showed up both on the stat sheet and in the gridiron.  They ran a total of 78 plays during […]

The Green Bay Packers are doing well despite dealing with a huge star leaving their team in the offseason. Everyone was doing their job in such a great fashion on both sides of the gridiron during their NFL Week 1 match against the Chicago Bears. However, no one stood out more than Jordan Love’s mom. […]

Dennis Schroder unveiled an insanely good side of himself during the FIBA World Cup. The Team Germany star led his squad all the way into a world championship through his playmaking and scoring prowess. All of his effort and sacrifice paid off in Manila as he was named the FIBA World Cup MVP. One of […]

NFL Week 1 brings out the stars. There is much anticipation when the first set of games kicks off in the league. But, the Washington Commanders may just get more of them after Magic Johnson became an owner. The Los Angeles Lakers legend saw some star-studded names during their victory against the Arizona Cardinals. Magic […]

Coach Matt Rhule is having a rocky and tumultuous start to his Nebraska football tenure. The Jeff Sims-led Cornhuskers crumbled in the last minutes against the Minnesota Golden Gophers and hoped things would change. Now, they knew that Deion Sanders’ Colorado football program was going to be a tough battle. Every terrible thing in their […]

The legend of Novak Djokovic at Flushing Meadows keeps growing. He is now on track to have more accolades that no one has ever achieved. In his US Open finals match against Daniil Medvedev, the Serbian beat out an all-time great feat that was only seen since Serena Williams. The hard court is where Djokovic’s […]

NFL Week 1 can be quite a challenge for most players. Training camps and organized team activities may simulate the mechanics of the game but the atmosphere of the game is different. This explains why numbers may be low and certain play calls are questionable at times. Eventually, these mistakes can pile up and lead […]

There is no question in any NFL fan’s mind that Tom Brady deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He started by impressing Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft by running the New England Patriots dynasty for years. His impact on the city and his fans remains understated. Brady was the face of […]

The Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams will clash on NFL’s Sunday Night Football. Coach Sean McVay aims to start the season right for the Matthew Stafford-led squad as they strive to return into Super Bowl contention. But, that goal will not come quickly for the team due to their recent injury report. They […]

It was supposed to be all cheers and joy at the Arrowhead Stadium. All Kansas City Chiefs fans had a reason to celebrate because it was a banner night for their recent NFL Super Bowl victory. Instead, Patrick Mahomes and an injured Travis Kelce had a bad time during the whole game. Who came knocking […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ loss to the Jared Goff-led Detroit Lions was in part because of the absence of Travis Kelce. Patrick Mahomes threw to eight receivers and still fell short. He was having a hard time in the pocket and finding passing routes. Andy Reid could have fielded the star NFL tight end but […]

The Detroit Lions are starting their NFL season blazing hot. Travis Kelce’s absence for the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs should not discount how well the Detroit secondary played. Dan Campbell also used his play calls for Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown in a spectacular fashion. The win had the whole bench and fans […]

Brian Kelly was not at all pleased with how their game against the Florida State football program went. The LSU football squad with Jayden Daniels at the helm was doing fairly well at the start. They even got a slight lead entering halftime. But, the Seminoles rallied back into the game and steamrolled the Tigers […]

Kobe Bryant has always been known for his Mamba Mentality. The mindset that rocked the NBA world was imparted to stars like Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, and Sabrina Ionescu among others. But, this type of mentality is no longer just part of basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has been immortalized through different sports like […]

Patrick Mahomes has got to be a cyborg designed for football. The Kansas City Chiefs superstar struggled early against the Detroit Lions secondary but he immediately caught fire in the second quarter. “What about the absence of Travis Kelce?” NFL fans ask. Mahomes performed either way. Patrick Mahomes is steamrolling the Lions. After a tough […]