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Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars are going home after getting eliminated from the 2022 NCAA Tournament by Jay Wright’s Villanova Wildcats in the Elite Eight round. The Cougars lost to Villanova to the tune of a 50-44 score, a massive letdown performance for a team that was coming off a stunning upset victory over […]

With Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson no longer with the Dallas Cowboys, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is expected to become the undisputed top target downfield for Dak Prescott. The Cowboys quarterback seems to have full confidence that his chemistry with Lamb will continue in 2022, especially with the latter taking over a much bigger role […]

It was the end of the road for the national title dreams of Jules Bernard and the UCLA Bruins Friday night. The Bruins, who reached the national championship game in 2021 got booted out of the NCAA Tournament by Caleb Love and the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Sweet Sixteen round. The Bruins brought […]

There’s a lot to love about the Dallas Mavericks this season, and that definitely includes the play of Luka Doncic. For former Mavs guard Jason Terry, Doncic is the kind of player that rarely comes along, one who “always put your team in a position to win.” Via SiriusXM NBA Radio: https://twitter.com/SiriusXMNBA/status/1507377361272123399 That’s some high […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have stumbled out of the top-three picture in the Pacific Division after suffering a throng of defeats, but it’s not too late for them to right the ship. They can begin this Thursday night in a home game against the visiting Nashville Predators for the third meeting this season between these […]

The Michigan Wolverines are a mild surprise in the 2022 March Madness. Not a few thought that Michigan shouldn’t have gotten into the Big Dance, but the selection committee obviously didn’t agree to that and welcomed Juwan Howard’s team to the NCAA Tournament by giving it an at-large berth on Selection Sunday. Well, it looks […]

The NFL world was recently turned upside down by a bombshell trade that sent wide receiver Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Miami Dolphins, It was a transaction that came out of nowhere and transpired so rapidly, but the deal is in place and people are now left trying to make sense […]

The jury is still out on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, but his teammate, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, has his QB’s back. Smith defended Smith when asked about the doubts on Philly’s signal-caller. Via Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer: “He continues to come in every day knowing that people are going to talk about […]

Sacramento Kings big man Richaun Holmes finds himself in hot water after being accused by his ex-wife of abusing their 6-year-old son. The center’s ex-wife, Allexis Holmes, is accusing Holmes of physically hurting and leaving their son with facial and lower-body injuries, per Jeremiah Martine of Fox 40. In separate incidents, Allexis Holmes claims her […]

Even though LeBron James has always victimized the Toronto Raptors, especially during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, that’s not going to stop Drake from making a hefty donation to the I Promise School in Akron, Cleveland. The public elementary school was founded in 2018 with the help and support of the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Vancouver Canucks will look to stop the bleeding when they square off with the Colorado Avalanche for the third time this season. Meanwhile, the Avs are out to add yet another win to their current streak. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NHL odds series, which includes our Canucks-Avalanche […]

Marcus Mariota is getting another shot as a starter in the NFL. The former Tennessee Titans starting quarterback is hoping to fully capitalize on his chance with a new team, the Atlanta Falcons, who inked him to a two-year deal worth $18.75 million. In Atlanta, Mariota is reuniting with former Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, […]

Bryson DeChambeau hasn’t been very active in the 2021-22 PGA Tour season mainly because of issues with his hand and hips. But with The Masters creeping up, DeChambeau is trying to ramp up his activity with the hopes of joining the Augusta major. DeChambeau is, in fact, going to participate in this week’s WGC-Match Play, […]

The San Jose Sharks and the Calgary Flames are miles and miles apart from each other in the standings. That being said, it’s actually the Sharks who own the upper hand in the head-to-head matchup between these teams in the regular season. Calgary will look to snap their losing skid against the Sharks tonight, but […]

There is a debate to be made whether the Iowa State Cyclones are a Cinderella team. While the Cyclones are a double-seed in the 2022 March Madness, they don’t seem to have the aura of anonymity, relatively speaking, that usually comes with a traditional Cinderella in the NCAA Tournament. Click here to Bet $5, Win […]

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Jake DeBrusk to a 2-year deal that carries an annual average value of $4 million, according to Chris Johnston of TSN: Bruins announce a two-year extension with Jake DeBrusk carrying a $4M AAV. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 21, 2022 DeBrusk has long ago expressed his desire to get […]

The Phoenix Suns took a big blow in February when it was revealed that star point guard Chris Paul suffered a thumb fracture that would keep him out for several weeks. The initial timetable was that he will be out for at least until the first week of April, but it appears that there’s a […]

The 2022 NBA trade deadline has come and gone but Bradley Beal is still with the Washington Wizards. In other words, Beal’s offseason is going to be one of the most interesting, as he could be a free agent by the end of the 2021-22 NBA season — but that’s if he elects not to […]

It’s the end of the road for the basketball playing career of one of the most entertaining players to ever play in the NBA. Jamal Crawford, who electrified NBA fans with his streetball flair and loved by coaches and teammates alike for his professionalism, is retiring at age of 42. Crawford made the announcement just […]

The return of Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — and to the NFL for that matter — seemed to have altered whatever course running back Leonard Fournette was trying to take, but there remains the possibility that the former LSU tailback ultimately leaving Tampa for another team, which may or may not be […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have just added a shiny new weapon to their offense with the acquisition of now-former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. That said, NFL free agent cornerback Richard Sherman had a rather interesting reaction to the deal that Smith-Schuster managed to score. Who is his agent?! Jk lmao https://t.co/oxFzoZUxps — Richard […]

Ed Cooley and his Providence Friars are heading to the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament following a big win Saturday night against the upset-seeking Richmond Spiders. The Friars gave Richmond a sermon on both ends of the court for a 79-51 victory, and it’s got Cooley all pumped up. Following the game, […]

The Los Angeles Kings are on the verge of making it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Barring any disaster down the stretch of the regular season, NHL fans are going to see the Kings bless the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs with their royal presence. But can the Kings go deep […]

Johnny Davis and the Wisconsin Badgers averted disaster Friday, as they eked out a heart-stopping 67-60 victory over the pesky Colgate Raiders in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. The Badgers were really tested to the hilt by Colgate. The game was even tied 28-28 at the half, with Davis having trouble finding […]

The Colorado Avalanche are virtually assured of a spot in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that doesn’t mean they are just going to stand pat ahead of Monday’s NHL trade deadline. For one, there remains to be some issues that the Avs can address by making a trade or two — and that […]

Tom Izzo and his Michigan State Spartans are still dancing in the 2022 NCAA Tournament after passing a tough test in the first round.  The seventh-seeded Spartans avoided an upset Friday by defeating the 10-seed Davidson Wildcats to the tune of a 74-73 score, which means that Michigan State is on a collision course with […]

Both the New Jersey Devils and the Calgary Flames are looking to get back in the win column after losing in their respective most recent outings. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NHL odds series, which includes our Devils-Flames prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. Click here […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are making another big wave in the offseason, as they have reportedly just made a deal with free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, according to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. Phillies and Kyle Schwarber have a deal @JSalisburyNBCS and @Ken_Rosenthal on it — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 16, 2022 Schwarber has been among […]

The Indiana Hoosiers are headed to the  2022 NCAA Tournament proper after taking care of business in the First Four round, beating the Wyoming Cowboys Tuesday to the tune of a 66-58 score. It was an especially memorable victory for a number of reasons. For one, it’s the program’s first March Madness victory since 2016. […]

Although he is now playing for the Florida Panthers, Joe Thornton will always be remembered as a San Jose Sharks legend. On Tuesday night, playing in his old stomping grounds at SAP Center in San Jose, Thornton received a heartwarming tribute from the Sharks, who played an emotional video as a tribute before the puck […]

Two teams riding on the hot goaltending are about to square off this Tuesday night down Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-15-9) going up against the hosts, Nashville Predators (34-21-4). For the Penguins, they are looking to gain more points to further strengthen their chances to make the playoffs and also score […]

The favorites don’t always win in March Madness. Among the reasons why the NCAA Tournament is incredibly enthralling is its sheer unpredictability. Seeing a Cinderella team come out of nowhere and smack higher-seeded teams in the head with a glass slipper gives college basketball fans an indescribable feeling they only get from watching arguably the […]

Selection Sunday has come and gone and you bet, not everyone is happy. Out of over 350 college basketball teams, only 68 are going to dance in March Madness. With 32 conference champions clinching sure spots in the NCAA Tournament as auto-bids, the selection committee is left with the task to distribute 32 at-large berths […]

The Minnesota Twins are not wasting any time in making waves in the offseason following the end of the MLB lockout ended. After shocking the baseball world by sending Josh Donaldson along with Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the New York Yankees for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela, the Twins could be making headlines again soon, as […]

Tom Brady dropped a bombshell bigger than the 68-team March Madness bracket on Selection Sunday, announcing that he will be coming out of retirement to give it another go as quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And it seems that he’s not just the only important member of the Bucs’ backfield in 2021 who be […]

Kevin Durant woke up on Sunday and decided to be unstoppable. The Brooklyn Nets’ scoring absolutely went on a tear over the weekend against the New York Knicks, dropping 53 points to lead his team to a 110-107 victory. And you bet, Mama Durant was all hyped up by his son’s performance, even hopping on […]

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets is still not allowed to play unvaccinated against COVID-19 in New York, but he can enjoy games at Barclays Center as a fan. On Saturday night, Irving was among the thousands in attendance to watch the Duke Blue Devils and the Virginia Tech Hokies go at it in the […]

Whatever happens to Collin Gillespie and the Villanova Wildcats in the 2022 National Tournament, they will be finishing their season as the reigning Big East tournament champions. That’s after they crushed the conference title dreams of the Creighton Bluejays in a 54-48 win Saturday night. Gillespie put on a show in the second half to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are adding an intriguing arm to their bullpen, as it’s been reported by Robert Murray of FanSided that the team has landed reliever Jeurys Familia. The deal is still not official at the moment, but it should be once the veteran pitcher passes his physical. Free-agent reliever Jeurys Familia in agreement with […]