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Formula One fans have not seen the South African Grand Prix since 1993. A lot of figureheads have pushed the FIA to make its return to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. Despite Lewis Hamilton being one of the leading drivers in the discourse, F1 may scrap the 2024 South African GP due to political tensions. […]

Team chemistry runs through the blood of the Los Angeles Rams. There is no one better at keeping the morale of their teammates up than Cooper Kupp. The seven-year veteran could not help but praise his new fellow receiver Puka Nacua. Nacua, a standout for BYU football, has not seen the field with Kupp yet […]

Within 24 hours of Sammy Brown’s commitment, Clemson football continues their recruitment heist as they got four-star wide receiver Bryant Wesco to commit. Much like what Dabo Swinney did to Brown, the Tigers’ coach took him right under the noses of LSU football and TCU football. Bryant Wesco is the 23rd overall-ranked recruit in the […]

Marquette basketball is in for the long haul as they sign Coach Shaka Smart to a new contract. Shaka Smart’s new contract spans up until the 2029-30 season. Marquette basketball coach got his first extension since he signed a six-year deal when he took over as coach in 2021, per Jeff Goodman of Stadium. The […]

Novak Djokovic is well on his way to breaking Rafael Nadal’s Grand Slam record in the French Open. Before that, however, he made a different kind of history after beating Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinal. While squaring off against Khachanov, Djokovic cemented his place in history yet again as he broke Andre Agassi’s record. The […]

The atmosphere was serious in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault entered the game with a head full of steam to lead them to a victory against the Florida Panthers. For Wayne Gretzky and Paul Bisonette, it was not the utter domination of Vegas that caught their attention but […]

A lot of pressure can come from being the number one-ranked ATP player. Carlos Alcaraz remains unfazed by it and still dons a smile despite being 20 years old. His dominance throughout the French Open begged a lot of questions. The most prominent one is: Will he be the heir-apparent of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley worked his magic as he landed a four-star recruit for the Trojans in the form of edge rusher in Kameryn Fountain. Tennessee football and South Carolina football were also said to be interested in the Top 50 overall prospect of the 2024 class, but Fountain didn’t waste time before committing […]

Rick Pitino is changing the culture in St. John’s basketball squad. He is now only left with double-double machine Joel Soriano and rarely-used forward Drissa Traore. The Red Storm experienced a purge as Pitino’s coaching style forced most players to enter the transfer portal. The new St. John’s basketball coach predicted that his team would […]

Clemson football has been on a mission with seven total blue-chip commitments for their Class of 2024. Coach Dabo Swinney was not content with that, however, as he grabbed a five-star player under Georgia football’s nose. The Tigers now have their most prized commit as Sammy Brown ditched Coach George Kirby for South Carolina’s elite […]

Coach Mike Brey and his imprint on Notre Dame basketball will always be immortalized because he is their winningest coach. However, with exits come new arrivals that fans may be excited about as well. Micah Shrewsberry takes on the new dawn for the Fighting Irish, adding a much-needed balance of veteran leadership and youthful reliability. […]

Kentucky basketball looks a like a shell of its former self, and it has fans worried. The Wildcats lost Oscar Tshiebwe to the NBA Draft but do not seem to have a clear-cut successor. Chris Livingston’s departure was also a big hit for John Calipari as they start roster building from scratch. John Calipari and […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat set their sights back home to South Beach after stealing Game 2 of the NBA Finals from the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic’s squad could not fully defend their homestand as they were edged out 111-108. Effective ball rotation and proper ways to attack the Nuggets’ defense were key to […]

The NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat does not feel the same for most fans. Gone are the days when the league treated the last seven games as its spectacle. Numerous shows of grandeur were on tv screens that were eye-catching for viewers. Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers seems to miss […]

Jimmy Butler has solidified himself as a Miami Heat legend. He led a Heat team without crucial players like Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo. Butler got them a play-in tournament win to an NBA Finals matchup against the Denver Nuggets. His face-off against Nikola Jokic merits him more praise as he achieved a feat only […]

The French Open is set to get more legendary as the tournament moves forward, thanks to Novak Djokovic who is pursuing history after dominating Juan Pablo Varillas to advance to the quarterfinals. With his win over Varillas, Djokovic made history with his record-breaking 17th quarterfinal appearance in the French Open. He broke his tie with […]

The New York Yankees continue to struggle against the injury bug. After losing Ryan Weber, Greg Allen and Nestor Cortes, the latest unfortunate incident involves the reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge. The Yankees outfielder is out of the starting lineup in their Sunday matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Aaron Boone seemed to be […]

New storylines arose while some extended their continuity after the F1 Spanish Grand Prix. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and George Russell got double podium finishes. Aston Martin was removed from their second-place rank in the World Constructors’ Championship. Max Verstappen’s dominance remained unfazed as he runs away with the World Drivers’ Championship. On the sad part […]

Alyssa Thomas continues to lead the Connecticut Sun in their hot WNBA start. The Sun has a league-leading five wins to one loss with Thomas at the helm. Their latest win in the domination run came at the expense of the Minnesota Lynx, who are in shambles with Sylvia Fowles’ retirement. Thomas has always been […]

All eyes were on the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets during their NBA Finals debut. With a new face in the fight for the Larry O’Brien Trophy comes a young gun with things to prove. Despite never being an All-Star, Jamal Murray showed why he is an elite playoff performer against Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat. He […]

Coach Jim Harbaugh has been on damage control since Glenn Schembechler stepped down from his coaching team. The Michigan football coach was quick to hop on statements regarding the hiring of Bo Schembechler’s son. Harbaugh came to the media to clear up the Wolverines’ organizational mistakes. Michigan football hired Schembechler as an assistant director of […]

The dust finally settled for Commissioner Greg Sankey’s Southeastern Conference. After a heated debate about the SEC football schedule, the NCAA Division 1 schools have finally decided on an option for the 2024 season and Alabama football’s Nick Saban was a crucial factor in the decision. A lot of changes came after heads of schools […]

Tom Brady is well into retirement and does not plan to look back. The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend now embarks on a new journey in being a minority franchise owner. Brady may come to miss a lot of things in the NFL which is why he’s pursuing an ownership stint […]

A blood-hungry Zach Edey decided to run it back for Purdue basketball. A historically bad first-round loss to Fairleigh Dickinson may have prompted him to forego the NBA Draft. One thing is certain and that is he is continuing the trend set by Kentucky basketball’s Oscar Tshiebwe. National Player of the Year winners often go […]

Aston Martin faithful hope to finally score a win in the F1 Spanish Grand Prix. After a P2 finish in Circuit de Monaco, Fernando Alonso is setting his sights on his home race in Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Only Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez seem to stand in Alonso‘s way for an illustrious home […]

Wins are more fun when they are walk-offs and George Kirby’s Seattle Mariners did just that against the New York Yankees. Kirby faced Aaron Judge after lagging behind 2-0. Eventually, the domination started for the Scott Servais-managed Mariners as they got three nasty fastballs and a strike. The game ended with Seattle winning 1-0. Manager […]

The Serbian king of tennis continued to plow over the competition as the French Open resumed. After his victory against Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first round, Novak Djokovic aimed to retain his 100% win rate against Marton Fucsovics. The Hungarian tennis player entered the first set with high hopes for a close match. He delivered […]

Decision time came for many college stars on the eve of May 31st as the NBA Draft deadline came. Even Nebraska basketball is not exempt from being nervous about their stars’ departures. In hopes of following Bryce McGowens, the Cornhuskers’ three-level scorer, Keisei Tominaga, declared early for the draft. Tonight, he had a final chance […]

The National Champion University of Connecticut Huskies have been on their toes for the ongoing NBA Draft deadline. Notable departures due to the draft have been Jordan Hawkins and Adama Sanogo who led them to banner number five. Another player from UConn basketball has an important draft decision — Andre Jackson Jr. As the deadline […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting their LGBTQ+ Pride Night on June 16th. Front and center in the controversy, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence were invited, uninvited, and re-invited again. Religious and conservative groups have been the most vocal in dishing out backlash. They even got a new figurehead to back them in Former US […]

The NBA Finals matchup is all set. The Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets face a blood-hungry Miami Heat with Jimmy Butler at the helm. There is some exciting basketball to be played in this seven-game series. A person who thinks the contrary is renowned NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy. The last games of the NBA Playoffs […]

The New York Liberty is rapidly reaping dividends from acquiring Breanna Stewart. Upon joining the team, Stewart led the Liberty to the second-best record in the WNBA. They avenged their season opener loss to the Washington Mystics by trampling over the Indiana Fever, Connecticut Sun, and Seattle Storm. Stewart achieved greatness in this four-game start. […]

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes were so close to a double podium finish at F1’s Monaco Grand Prix. They only had to beat Alpine’s Esteban Ocon to finish P3. As Hamilton fell short of his fourth win at the Monaco GP, one fan stood out among others in keeping the British driver’s head up  — Tom […]

The Zac Taylor-led Cincinnati Bengals kicked off their organized team activities in hopes of redeeming their loss AFC Championship Game loss. Joe Burrow’s squad now has their sights set on a preseason joint practice with the Green Bay Packers. The team, however, cannot say that they are excited about the practice after last year’s incident […]

Day 2 of the French Open went as expected for most stars in the world of tennis. There have been no shockers as Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe, Cam Norrie, and others advanced past their competition. No matchup has been more intriguing than that of Novak Djokovic and Aleksandar Kovacevic. The 24-year-old Kovacevic had to face […]

The NCAA and SEC football are clear with their tampering guidelines. Rules stipulate that players cannot be in contact with any team or personnel until their names are in the transfer portal. Apparently, the reality in the SEC exists contrary to these rules as it happens more than the rules would make it seem. Florida […]

The succession battle for CJ Stroud’s QB1 position in Ohio State football is nearly in full swing. Kyle McCord has incoming competition as Devin Brown’s injury gets an update. Brown underwent a procedure to repair his fractured right pinkie finger. Quarterbacks coach Corey Dennis confirmed the health status of his player in an interview. “He’s […]

The Boston Celtics’ offseason kicked off with much controversy after the loss to the Miami Heat. Right off the jump, Celtics faithful had questions about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s futures with the team. They also called for Joe Mazzulla to depart after his rookie head coaching campaign. However, veteran leader Al Horford dispelled their […]

The game is not the same without the veteran wisdom that coaches impart to their players. From intense defensive schematics with the Philadelphia Eagles to dabbling in the company of UCLA football, Bill McGovern died loving the game. McGovern passed away because of cancer at the age of 60. According to his family, the veteran […]