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The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly replacing recently fired head coach Adrian Griffin with Doc Rivers. Rivers adds stability as a veteran head coach, but he has endured struggles in the playoffs. While speaking on ESPN First Take, Stephen A. Smith made a bold prediction in reference to Rivers’ coaching future if he fails to win […]

The Utah Jazz have played a much better brand of basketball as the 2023-24 season has continued. Still, Utah may opt to trade some of their key players for younger talent/draft picks. If Utah decides to trade Jordan Clarkson, the New York Knicks are the favorite to acquire him, per Betonline. New York’s odds to […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco did not practice on Wednesday. Pacheco’s toe injury is “getting better” according to head coach Andy Reid though, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The 24-year-old running back has played a pivotal role in the Chiefs’ offense during the 2023 season. Kansas City has utilized the rushing attack […]

Taylor Swift is apparently a big fan of Jason Kelce. Jason attended the Kansas City Chiefs-Buffalo Bills game to support his brother Travis Kelce, who of course is romantically involved with Swift. Jason made quite the impression after going shirtless while watching the game. Travis Kelce revealed what Swift thought of Jason during the latest […]

The Detroit Pistons will battle the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been dealing with a knee injury, however. The Pistons are just 4-39 during the 2023-24 season. Charlotte has not exactly played great basketball either, as they will enter Wednesday’s game with a 10-31 record. There will be an opportunity […]

The Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-24 in their recent playoff clash. Chiefs receiver Mecole Hardman had a costly fumble in the game, however. Tight end Travis Kelce is taking responsibility for the fumble, though, something he admitted to during the latest edition of New Heights, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. […]

Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz, reportedly submitted a bid to bring an NHL team to the state, per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Rumors have swirled about an NHL team potentially being added in Utah. Up to this point, though, nothing has come to fruition. Even with this bid […]

The San Francisco 49ers will play the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. For a second consecutive season, San Francisco is one game away from reaching the Super Bowl. 49ers fans are surely wondering if star receiver Deebo Samuel, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, will be available for the game. […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Boston Celtics 119-110 on Monday night. Despite the loss, Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double with 33 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists. Doncic now has 38 career 30-point triple-doubles, ultimately surpassing LeBron James for third all-time in career 30-point triple-doubles. Doncic’s performance was impressive, at least by most […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Dallas has four players listed on the injury report, including Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. #Mavericks injury report for Suns game tomorrow: Luka Doncic (low back tightness) – questionable Kyrie Irving (right thumb sprain) – questionable Dante Exum (right plantar fascia sprain) – questionable […]

At 39 years old, LeBron James is still performing at an All-Star level. But could James, who has a player option for the 2024-25 season, end up leaving the Los Angeles Lakers? The Lakers have reportedly not spoken to LeBron’s representatives about his plans moving forward, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. LeBron’s son Bronny James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were previously mentioned as a potential trade suitor for Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine. However, that does not seem to be the case anymore, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls is not considered an option at this point, team and league sources told ESPN,” McMenamin wrote. […]

Cam Newton isn’t opposed to returning to the NFL, but he would only want to play for one team: The Atlanta Falcons. The former MVP made the admission on Good Morning Football. “It’s not even three, it’s just really one. Me having a family now, it’s always been about family and I don’t see myself […]

During an interview with Nick Wagoner of ESPN, Brock Purdy revealed that he was told the San Francisco 49ers wanted Tom Brady in 2023. Wagoner’s article was published on January 16th and the quote surprisingly did not receive much attention. However, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk recently shared it once again. So what exactly […]

The St. Louis Cardinals endured a miserable 2023 season. St. Louis finished 20 games under .500 and last in the National League Central. Cardinals head coach Oli Marmol understands that improvement is necessary in 2024. “(Last year) was a difficult year and you learn a lot about yourself,” Marmol said, via Katie Woo of The […]

Who will reach baseball glory and get selected to the Hall of Fame in 2024? There are many intriguing candidates on the ballot, some who have been eligible for the Hall of Fame for multiple years, while others are making their debuts. So who will get the call in 2024? Last year, Scott Rolen and […]

Christian Watson is one of the best young receivers in the NFL, but injures limited him during the 2023 season. Watson and Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur have a plan to keep him healthy in 2024, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “Christian Watson spoke at length today about doing more research on why […]

Relief pitcher Adam Ottavino explained why he chose to opt out of his contract with the New York Mets during a recent appearance on Foul Territory. Ottavino, who is currently a free agent, cited the Mets’ “uncertainty” as the driving force behind his decision. “To be clear, I wanted to stick with the Mets,” Ottavino […]

Would the Los Angeles Lakers consider selecting Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft? Will Bronny even enter the draft after his freshman season with USC basketball? Adrian Wojnarowski addressed these questions during a recent segment on ESPN, via NBA on ESPN. “The Lakers are not a developmental program. They are a win-now program,” Wojnarowski […]

DePaul basketball parted ways with Tony Stubblefield on Monday, the program announced. The Blue Demons are just 3-15 and the school is hoping that a change in leadership will help the team get back on track. “After evaluating the current state of our men’s basketball program, a decision was made to make a change in the […]

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks due to right knee inflammation, the team announced. It should be noted that Monday’s affair represents the second of a back-to-back for Boston. Boston earned a 116-107 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, and Porzingis scored 32 points […]

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce made history during Sunday’s 27-24 playoff victory over the Buffalo Bills. Mahomes found Kelce in the end zone twice during the game, giving the Chiefs’ star-studded duo the most touchdowns between a QB-receiver duo in NFL postseason history, per Bleacher Report. Mahomes and Kelce now have 16 postseason touchdowns together, […]

Where will Jim Harbaugh coach in 2024? That’s the question swirling around the NFL world, and it is also being asked by Michigan football fans. Harbaugh, who led the Wolverines to a national championship this season, has been linked to multiple NFL teams. One of those teams is the Los Angeles Chargers, and Harbaugh is […]

Tyler Bass missed a chance to tie Sunday’s playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs after missing a late field goal. With the Buffalo Bills trailing 27-24 with 1:47 remaining in the game, Bass missed a 44-yard attempt. Bills head coach Sean McDermott is still confident in Bass despite the missed kick. McDermott said the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were defeated by the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Playoff on Sunday. Tampa Bay played a competitive game but ended up losing 31-23. Baker Mayfield’s future with the Bucs has been a subject of discussion, but head coach Todd Bowles said Mayfield can return if he wants to. “He (Mayfield) […]

The St. Louis Cardinals endured a miserable 2023 season. For the most part, St. Louis has been a consistent contender over the years, but 2023 was an outlier to say the least. Not only did the Cardinals miss the playoffs, they finished last in the second worst division (NL Central) in MLB. Nolan Arenado understands […]

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-110 on Sunday. Phoenix’s big three led the charge, combining for 91 points in the win. Kevin Durant led all scorers with 40 points despite not taking one free throw attempt in the game. Durant became the first player in Suns history to score 40 points without a […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Boston Celtics on Monday night. It projects to be a competitive affair, as Dallas looks to make a statement against the best team in the NBA. The game also represents an opportunity for Grant Williams to play against his former team. Williams played in Boston from the 2019-20 season […]

Troy Aikman wants to see Jim Harbaugh return to the NFL. The quarterback-turned-broadcaster made the admission while the camera was showing Harbaugh at Saturday’s Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens playoff game, via Brett McMurphy of Action Network. “I hope we see him in the NFL next year,” Aikman said of Harbaugh. “He’s going to make somebody a […]

The Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks are reportedly both interested in Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford, Matt Moore of Action Network reports. Mitchell Robinson is injured and New York would like to add depth at center as a result. Dallas has been linked to a number of centers around the NBA as they attempt […]

The Dallas Cowboys were upset by the Green Bay Packers in the NFL playoffs. Despite entering the postseason with lofty expectations, Dallas suffered yet another devastating playoff defeat. Regardless, Dallas still envisions Dak Prescott as their quarterback of the future, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “While coach Mike McCarthy will play out his contract, […]

Cleveland Guardians fans want the drought to end. The team hasn’t won the World Series since 1948, and fans aren’t sure when the Guards will be able to compete for a Fall Classic victory again. They almost snapped the drought on multiple occasions during the 1990’s, reaching the World Series in 1995 and 1997. In […]

The New York Yankees are looking to return to the playoffs in 2024. Although New York still could make more moves before the 2024 season gets underway, the Yankees are preparing for Aaron Judge and newly-acquired Juan Soto to lead the lineup. Speaking of the lineup, fans are surely wondering where Judge and Soto will […]

The Houston Astros recently agreed to a five-year, $95 million contract with star closer Josh Hader. Houston’s offseason was mostly quiet prior to the signing. The Astros are hoping to make a statement in the American League West after the Texas Rangers won the World Series in 2023. So how can the Rangers answer the […]

The New York Yankees have upgraded their roster this offseason, trading for outfielders Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo while also signing Marcus Stroman in free agency. The Yankees’ outlook for the 2024 season is hopeful at the moment, but they would benefit from adding one more starting pitcher. What if New York made a bonkers […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers by a final score of 127-110 on Wednesday. During the game, Kyrie Irving suffered an injury scare after a collision with his former teammate LeBron James. Fortunately, Irving returned to the game after the incident. Jason Kidd said Irving was also able to practice on […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Boston Celtics on Monday. Boston currently holds the best record in the league, while Dallas is six games over .500. The Mavs have done an impressive job of staying afloat amid all of their injury concerns. Monday’s game will prove to be a challenge for the Mavericks. It will […]

The New York Yankees missed the playoffs in 2023. Giancarlo Stanton endured a forgettable individual campaign as well. New York has displayed an effort to bounce back this offseason by adding stars such as Juan Soto and Marcus Stroman. Stanton has also worked hard to find his All-Star form once again, according to Brian Cashman. […]

After months of trade rumors and speculation, it appears that the Chicago White Sox may keep Dylan Cease for the 2024 season. Of course, Chicago could look to trade him prior to the 2024 deadline or during next offseason, since Cease is under team control through 2025. With that being said, the Baltimore Orioles have […]