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LeBron James was a dual sport athlete before the world came to see him as the Los Angeles Lakers star. The King was not just really good at hooping but he was also a First-Team All-State Wide Reciever at St. Vincent-St. Mary. His sons may not have followed his footsteps in playing football for his […]

The San Diego Padres have not been able to stay afloat in MLB postseason berth contention. They sit third in the NL West standings. The squad is still trying their best to catch up to the tight race to the top against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Francisco Giants. But, the journey […]

Matt Rhule has learned to temper the expectations of the Nebraska football fans. He had asked the Cornhuskers led by Jeff Sims to step up regardless of his rookie mistakes as a head coach. This did not sit well with most fans, especially after their tough loss against PJ Fleck’s Minnesota football program. The Cornhuskers […]

John Means looks like he is back in prime condition with the Norfolk Tides. His rehabilitation start with the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles proves that an MLB call-up could come soon. He has gotten hot from the past five rehab starts with the team and consistently shown out. The last stretch of the […]

Jon Scheyer has gotten his first taste of leading the Duke basketball program. Despite a disappointing season from the Blue Devils, the team has fully reloaded with a cast full of talent. They are getting a core that is led by Jared McCain, TJ Power, Caleb Foster, and Kyle Filipowski. A lot of expectations are […]

Robert Suarez initially defended that whatever was on him was sunscreen during the San Diego Padres’ matchup against the Miami Marlins. No one in the MLB was buying it but he had to defend himself to keep on playing. The league is notorious for striking down appeals regarding sticky substances but he tried anyway. Now, […]

LSU football is back on the hunt for SEC and CFP National Championship title contention. Every good run starts with a win during the NCAA’s Week 1 of college football. However, Brian Kelly faces huge challenges, not just in his new schematics but also with the players who are not available during their campaign’s start. […]

Conference realignment in the NCAA is set to kick off starting in the 2024 season. The Big Ten conference and Big 12 are the biggest recipients of this change. They all get to expand their borders. A notable absence from all of this talk has been Greg Sankey’s SEC. The world of college sports may […]

Former AL Most Valuable Player Josh Donaldson just did not have a nice season with the New York Yankees. He had nursed a lot of injuries which has only allowed him to play for 33 games. When he was playing, a lot of fans were frustrated and often blamed the 37-year-old MLB player. Criticism was […]

Running backs are one of the lowest-paid positions in all of the NFL. Their style of play in running the ball and finding routes after a handoff from the quarterback just isn’t used as much in the league. This is why a lot of players in the position had to endure long periods of time […]

Kelly Stafford recently went out to the public to disclose that his husband has been struggling with the Los Angeles Rams. Specifically, Matthew Stafford apparently finds it hard to connect with the younger people on the roster. This might be because of age and a generational gap but it should have been a worry for […]

A lot of teams are eyeing the Indianapolis Colts for a potential trade to get Jonathan Taylor. One of them had their intentions more publicly stated than other NFL teams. Brian Gutekunst of the Green Bay Packers has now addressed the ongoing trade rumors. He also outlined their current plans for AJ Dillon heading into […]

The new Frito-Lay and PepsiCo advertisement for the NFL season surely reminded some fans of their age. Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen starred in it along with Tom Brady, Jerry Rice, Dan Marino, Randy Moss, Julian Edelman, and Emmitt Smith. It was one star-studded affair titled “Unretirement” which was received by consumers. The new commercial with […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are aiming to be one of the best squads at receptions and route running come the NFL season. The Jimmy Garoppolo-led team will surely utilize their deadly air attacks en route to a probable AFC West title. But, the team is not yet done stacking up their Davante Adams-led wide receiver […]

Lionel Messi has been blazing hot ever since he joined the MLS’ Inter Miami squad. They have reached their first trophy with him in the Leagues Cup. The squad is also gunning for more hardware as they face off against the Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup. But, the air was different when they […]

The rivalry between the Wisconsin and Nebraska volleyball programs extends past the sets of a game. Both teams try to one-up each other through attendance records, cheers, and other facets surrounding the game. Cornhuskers fans have been known to be the best boosters in all of the Big Ten Conference and even the NCAA. This […]

The FedEx Cup was not nice to Gary Woodland. His 24 starts with 18 cuts just were not enough for a PGA Tour postseason berth. Woodland’s 14th ranking at The Masters was also a bit underwhelming for some fans. But, his glory days may not yet be over as the Former US Open champion could […]

Klay Thompson did not look like his former self when he rejoined the Golden State Warriors this past NBA season. The lethal shooter could only do so much with less than a year of playing back from injury. Now, he has gotten accustomed back into the system through a whole postseason run. There are lofty […]

The Alabama football program is rallying back into their hopes of national championship contention. Nick Saban’s squad looks to start it off on the right foot against MTSU football. But, the Crimson Tide head coach feels like there is something that he has yet to see from the squad. Will they be able to build […]

The AFC battle in the NFL has evolved into multiple contending teams. But, no matchup gets more heated than the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs. The two teams always give off performances that go to the wire with a lot of them resting on the shoulders of their quarterbacks. This has sparked a […]

Stephen A Smith is not an easy person to impress. The First Take host has seen a lot of basketball and football in his lifetime to know professionally which ones are the most worthy of praise. One particular player that he has kept an eye on since the NBA playoffs was Austin Reaves. The Los […]

The Pac-12 conference season is about to start in all sports. But, that is the least of their concern at this point in time. They will only have four remaining teams with teams like the California and Stanford football programs searching for better pastures. These concerns do not seem to bother Commissioner George Kliavkoff. He […]

Jayson Tatum is best known for his work as one of the best all-around superstars in the NBA. His ability to score on the offense and be an All-NBA-caliber player is a testament to his greatness. He further proves his journey on the court all the way from Chaminade High School up to the Duke […]

Carlos Alcaraz has been blazing hot ever since the start of the ATP season. The up-and-coming Spanish prince of tennis has gotten hold of a grand slam win at Wimbledon and a Rafael Nadal-like performance at Roland-Garros. Now, he sets his sights on possibly another epic final against Novak Djokovic at the US Open. He […]

Coco Gauff went viral in her US Open matchup against Laura Siegemund. This was not because of a demolition job or a historically great shot. Rather, the American teen got a lot of attention for going feral against the umpire and her opponent. This all stemmed from Siegemund’s lack of readiness to receive Gauff’s services. […]

Jon Jones reached the top of the MMA world when he won the UFC Heavyweight championship. Now, a lot of fans seem to think that the UFC 295 fight against Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden is going to be lopsided. The two may have fairly near records but Miocic has been getting ready for […]

Stan Van Gundy just suffered a big loss that was bigger than basketball. The former NBA head coach had to deal with the unfortunate and sudden passing of his wife, Kimberly Van Gundy. A lot of people in the world of sportscasting and individuals within the association have expressed their condolences. But, nothing beats the […]

Venus Williams is entering the twilight of her career. The WTA tennis legend might only have a few tournaments under her belt but she still gives it her all. However, the lights may have been too bright during her home crowd match at Flushing Meadows against Greet Minnen. The American tennis star just could not […]

Coach Matt Rhule is already having a hard time in his first season leading the Nebraska football program. Arik Gilbert might have his NCAA eligibility revoked on account of alleged burglary. The Cornhuskers’ five-star tight end was arrested after he was seen walking with a huge bag of liquor and vapes. His stint with Nebraska […]

NBA fans are one of the most heavy spenders in all of professional sports. Spending on season tickets, gas, travel, and even collectibles is no joke. Some fans take it up a notch and buy personal experiences that they would only get once in a lifetime. A TikTok influencer even got his wish to get […]

John Calipari has helped solidify the Kentucky basketball program’s blue-blood status. The team is now tied with the Blue Devils for the third-most NCAA March Madness Final Four appearances. They have still retained their all-time best Division 1 winning percentage but they still have a long way to catch the North Carolina’s basketball and UCLA’s […]

Rob Pelinka has turned the Los Angeles Lakers around after its tumultuous years when Kobe Bryant retired. The squad has brought in amazing talent that had won a fairly tough NBA season in 2020. Expectedly, there were some bumps in the road. But, they still managed to pull through which ended with a Western Conference […]

It’s common for professional sports franchises and their sponsors to give something away to fans based on the results on the field or court. In years past, the Philadelphia 76ers have given away free nuggets if an opposing player missed two consecutive free throws in the second half. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a whole crowd cheering […]

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz seem to be the two names that most people are looking forward to at Flushing Meadows. While both of them have been able to duke it out in previous grand slam majors an old contender has been on the rise. Daniil Medvedev, currently ranked third in the ATP rankings, has […]

Deion Sanders cleaned up the Colorado football program from top to bottom. Coach Prime ensured that the Buffaloes system would only be available to willing players and coaches. The team saw a massive exodus of former players but also a record-breaking influx of newcomers. These included his sons Shedeur Sanders and Shilo Sanders. But, a […]

The Gypsy King is flowing with confidence and has been making statements that he could batter down Francis Ngannou. Both of them will head into Saudi Arabia with amazing records in their own sports but Ngannou will head into the match with a clear disadvantage. The UFC champion will face off against Tyson Fury in […]

The transition between the grasscourt and hardcourt seasons can be quite rough. A lot of players seem to struggle to make it far just like Holger Rune in the US Open. But, some have proven that they could dominate immediately after experiencing a heart-wrenching loss at Wimbledon. This is exactly what Coco Gauff did during […]

Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the Formula 1 paddock to replace Nyck De Vries brought a lot of excitement to the sport. They are getting a familiar and jolly face that can be deadly at times. But, little did most people know that the AlphaTauri driver’s stint would be cut short due to an injury. Zandvoort […]

Ryan Walters will have the spotlight placed under him in the upcoming Big Ten conference football season. The Purdue football program has undergone a massive overhaul after Jeff Brohm’s exit. He now inherits a system that has had success in the past but struggled to create new achievements in recent years. The best time to […]