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The Kansas City Chiefs are dealing with uncertainty at the kicker position amid Harrison Butker’s injury. The Chiefs added a replacement in Spencer Shrader, but he suffered an injury as well. Matthew Wright, who recently joined the Chiefs’ practice squad, has reportedly been elevated to the active roster ahead of Friday’s game against the Las […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are staying afloat despite a plethora of injury concerns. Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson are among the Mavericks currently dealing with injuries. Kyrie Irving has unquestionably led the way in recent action, but Dallas has also received pivotal contributions from an unsung hero, although he is beginning to receive more […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will play the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. Las Vegas made two quarterback roster moves before the game, though. On Thursday, the Raiders officially activated quarterback Aidan O’Connell from the injured reserve and officially placed Gardner Minshew on the injured reserve, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Minshew’s season came to an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 119-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Rookie Dalton Knecht scored 20 points and added eight rebounds to go along with two steals and an assist in the win. Following the game, Knecht addressed his return to the starting lineup, via Spectrum SportsNet. “Pretty much he (Lakers […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the New York Knicks 129-114 on Wednesday night. Irving has played well throughout the 2024-25 season, but he has stepped up even more amid Luka Doncic’s injury absence. Dallas is 4-1 without Doncic this season, and Irving’s play has been crucial in those games. “In the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 129-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Dallas improved to 4-1 in games where Luka Doncic has not played this year, as Doncic missed the contest due to a right wrist sprain. The Mavs’ success despite Doncic’s absence has been important, and after the game Kidd […]

DALLAS — Jason Kidd has watched Jalen Brunson for years, having coached him and coached against him. Brunson left the Dallas Mavericks for the New York Knicks in NBA free agency following the 2021-22 season, though. With the Mavs hosting the Knicks on Wednesday, Kidd was asked about Brunson. Jason Kidd on Jalen Brunson: “He […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic, Daniel Gafford, and Klay Thompson are among the Dallas Mavericks set to miss Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a crucial update on Doncic while speaking to reporters before tip-off. Luka Doncic is close to returning, Jason Kidd says.#MFFL pic.twitter.com/xdf1NrD59y — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) […]

He has done it! After over two weeks of trying to make a hole-in-one over his house, golf star Bryson DeChambeau accomplished the feat on Wednesday, the 16th day of his pursuit. DeChambeau has been posting videos each day of his journey, with some of his shots coming extremely close. Wednesday’s video will be one […]

The 5-6 San Francisco 49ers are preparing to go head-to-head with a 9-2 Buffalo Bills team on Sunday night. San Francisco is hoping to have several stars return from injury for the game, but there is plenty of uncertainty at the moment. Brock Purdy was limited at practice on Wednesday, while both Trent Williams and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to yet another contract with a superstar on Tuesday, and many people around the MLB world are fed up. The Dodgers and Blake Snell agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract, giving Los Angeles another elite player. The Dodgers are not doing anything wrong, but it is clear that MLB […]

Will we see another star left-handed hurler pitch for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox? The Red Sox are being linked to White Sox star Garrett Crochet just one offseason after trading Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves. Sale began his career in Chicago with the White Sox. However, he ended up in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 NBA season has been defined by underperformance, drama and injuries up to this point in late November. Philadelphia holds an abysmal 3-13 record following an offseason in which they added Paul George to their Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey-led roster. Embiid, however, has played in only four games. The 76ers star […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell recently agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract in MLB free agency. Dodgers fans are obviously excited about the team agreeing to a deal with the two-time Cy Young winning pitcher. Many fans around the MLB world, though, are quite disappointed. There are two primary sentiments floating around […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a contract with Blake Snell in MLB free agency on Tuesday night. Los Angeles has been one of the most aggressive teams in free agency over the past couple of years, something that clearly isn’t changing this offseason. So what does the move mean for the Dodgers moving forward […]

The Carolina Panthers may be just 3-8, but Bryce Young is beginning to play at a more consistent level. Young was benched early in the season. However, he has been starting in recent action. In fact, Young went 21-35 through the air with 263 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers’ 30-27 loss against the […]

USC football is 6-5 in 2024. The USC football team has underperformed but head coach Lincoln Riley is confident in the program’s future. Riley recently expressed confidence in the team’s offensive line outlook, via Ryan Kartje of The Los Angeles Times. “We’ve got a lot of good looking young linemen that are talented and going […]

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 127-100 on Tuesday in an NBA Cup game. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points and 10 assists. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, who both returned from injury for the game, each scored 23 points. After the game, Durant said “I feel good” after walking off […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 129-119 on Monday night. It was an impressive victory considering the fact that Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson missed the game due to injuries. Dereck Lively II also exited early due to an illness. Doncic has already been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the more consistent MLB teams over the years. Atlanta still managed to make a postseason run in 2024 despite Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider both dealing with injuries. The Braves need outfield help for the 2025 season, and according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Atlanta’s “preference” […]

The Golden State Warriors were recently mentioned as a possible trade suitor for Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams. NBA insider Jake Fischer made the link between Williams and the Warriors, via Bleacher Report. “One name that would be fascinating, that I know his team is more willing than ever to discuss him in a trade, […]

When will Juan Soto sign with his next team? Soto, who played for the New York Yankees in 2024, is the most popular free agent in MLB this offseason. Brendan Kuty recently provided a potential timeline for Soto’s free agency decision. “Offers for Juan Soto are expected to go through multiple rounds, a league source […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 129-119 on Monday night despite Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson’s absences. The game represented Doncic’s fourth absence of the season as he battles a right wrist sprain. Although Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA, the Mavs have surprisingly played to a better record in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the second of a back-to-back on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks after getting defeated by the Miami Heat 123-118 in overtime on Sunday. Dallas is looking to bounce back on Monday night against Atlanta, but injuries will be a concern. Luka Doncic is still battling a right wrist […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat will go head-to-head on Sunday night. Dallas holds a 9-7 record while Miami is 6-7 to begin the 2024-25 season. Luka Doncic, who is dealing with a right wrist sprain, has already been ruled out for the game, but the Mavs recently received another important injury update. Daniel Gafford […]

The USC women’s basketball team was defeated 74-61 by Notre Dame on Saturday. Notre Dame played well en route to the victory. They are now 5-0 overall, while USC fell to 4-1. So how did USC star JuJu Watkins play in the game? JuJu Watkins’ game against Notre Dame Watkins scored 24 points in the […]

Notre Dame women’s basketball defeated USC 74-61 on Saturday. It was a statement victory as both teams held 4-0 records heading into the matchup. Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, who played her college basketball at Notre Dame, shared a reaction to the team’s win on X, formerly Twitter. this ND team so fun to watch […]

Cody Bellinger opted into his contract option with the Chicago Cubs for the 2025 MLB season. The 29-year-old likely would have tested free agency had he performed better, but Bellinger slashed just .266/.325/.426/.751 across 130 games played in 2024. In 2023, though, Bellinger hit .307/.356/.525/.881 in 130 games. With Chicago in an uncertain position, trade […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls will play on Saturday night. Memphis is currently 9-7 while Chicago is just 7-10. However, earning a victory on the road will prove to be especially difficult if Ja Morant does not play. Morant is dealing with multiple injuries heading into Saturday’s game. Morant, 25, has been limited to […]

The San Antonio Spurs are set to go head-to-head with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in a Western Conference affair. The game projects to be exciting, but Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is dealing with a right-knee contusion. So is Wembanyama playing tonight vs. the Warriors? The Spurs are 8-8. They will be battling […]

The Dallas Wings selected Jacy Sheldon with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Sheldon enjoyed a respectable rookie season, although she still has room to improve without question. Women’s basketball legend and broadcaster Nancy Lieberman and Sheldon recently appeared in an interview together, via the Dallas Wings’ YouTube channel. In the […]

Nikola Jokic is on the Denver Nuggets injury report due to personal reasons. Denver is set to play the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup game on Friday, so fans are wondering whether or not Jokic will be available. Jokic did not practice on Thursday as he remained away from the team amid the aforementioned […]

Kyrie Irving has found a home with the Dallas Mavericks. Irving’s first half-season with the Mavs saw its share of ups and downs as Dallas missed the postseason after acquiring Kyrie from the Brooklyn Nets. In 2023-24, however, Irving, along with Luka Doncic, led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals. He has started the 2024-25 […]

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeVonta Smith’s status is in question for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Philadelphia would obviously love to have Smith available for the Sunday Night Football game but he wasn’t seen at practice Friday after not practicing all week, per Tim McManus of ESPN. The 26-year-old is dealing with […]

The New York Giants released quarterback Daniel Jones on Friday. Jones is already being linked to the Dallas Cowboys in rumors. However, are the Cowboys interested in Jones? “For those asking, I’m told the #Cowboys are not currently pursuing QB Daniel Jones, per source,” NFL insider Josina Anderson wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Cowboys head […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to host the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. The Pelicans have unfortunately dealt with no shortage of injury trouble throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. The Warriors have some injury concerns of their own, but New Orleans’ injury situation is disastrous at the moment. Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum […]

SMU football and head coach Rhett Lashlee are reportedly in agreement on a contract extension, Brandon Marcello of CBS Sports and 247Sports reports. “Rhett Lashlee has agreed to a new extension to his contract through 2030 at SMU, sources tell @247Sports/@CBSSports. SMU announced a new contract extension but did not release details earlier today,” Marcello […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will play the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Curry, though, is dealing with an injury. The Warriors will enter Friday’s game with an 11-3 record. New Orleans holds a 4-12 record. The Pelicans’ roster has been decimated by injuries throughout the 2024-25 […]

The New York Mets and former Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Joey Meneses are reportedly in agreement on a minor league contract, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports. Meneses’ deal includes an invite to MLB spring training. Meneses, 32, made his MLB debut during the 2022 season with Washington. He made quite the impression, […]