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Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr is already an elite rim protector, as he’s tied for fourth in the NBA with 2.4 blocks per game thus far. However, the French international is also excited about his offensive game. Sarr gave a self-evaluation for that side of the ball thus far at practice. I asked Alex Sarr […]

Cooper Flagg has an elite standard to live up to in his freshman year at Duke basketball. The 2024 National High School Player of the Year is not only poised to be one of the best players in the country, but he’s playing for a Blue Devils program that only accepts National Championship runs annually. […]

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer hasn’t played since Week 3 due to personal reasons. The team has struggled since then, as its currently 2-7, but there’s new reason for hope. The Raiders activated Mayer from the Reserve/Non-football Injury List on Saturday, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Mayer, who’s in his second season, has […]

Houston Texans wideout Nico Collins has been out for over a month with a hamstring injury, but the star playmaker is finally poised to return. The Texans can hardly afford to lose the Michigan alum long-term, as he still leads the team with 567 receiving yards this year. Collins was a full participant at Friday’s […]

Tennessee football fans should have no qualms with head coach Josh Heupel, as the No. 7-ranked Volunteers are 8-1 ahead of their primetime matchup with No. 12 Georgia on Saturday. However, it’s fair to wonder how Jon Gruden would’ve done in the role, too. The former Las Vegas Raiders coach almost coached Tennessee in the […]

The Detroit Pistons were tantalizingly close to upsetting the Milwaukee Bucks on the road on Wednesday night. However, they couldn’t close the deal at the charity stripe. Rookie forward Ron Holland II missed both free throws with the game tied and one second left in regulation. Ron Holland misses BOTH free throws and Pistons-Bucks are […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey finally made his season debut on Sunday, rushing for 39 yards on 13 carries and catching six passes for 68 receiving yards in the 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was a fine outing for a player who’s still dealing with Achilles tendonitis, but 49ers head […]

Mike Williams’ time with the New York Jets lasted just a half-season, as he and Aaron Rodgers were never in sync. That fact was highlighted by the 40-year-old quarterback’s comments about a route Williams ran against the Buffalo Bills in Week 6, which led to a back-breaking interception. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ newest receiver then trolled […]

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto will receive a long-term deal north of $600 million this offseason. The only question is, who will the four-time All-Star sign it with? While the New York Yankees and New York Mets are considered the favorites to land Soto, two other AL East teams have entered the fray, via ESPN’s Jeff Passan. […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid might be the NBA’s most controversial player. Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal didn’t mince words about the 30-year-old’s attitude during halftime of the 76ers-New York Knicks game on Tuesday. O’Neal wanted Embiid to come with “more energy,” in his season debut, via NBA on TNT. "Joel Embiid will never win […]

Life without Klay Thompson has started well for the Golden State Warriors, as they’re 8-2 heading into their NBA Cup matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The contest will mark Thompson’s first game in Golden State since departing to the Mavericks in free agency this past offseason, and Draymond Green is excited. Green […]

Kennesaw State football fired head coach Brian Bohannon on Sunday after a 1-8 start to the season, and rumors are flying about who could replace him. The 53-year-old won 48 games in his first five seasons before the Owls graduated to the FBS this year, but he couldn’t survive their newfound struggles, as the team’s […]

The New York Jets’ marriage with Aaron Rodgers looked great on paper. A future Hall-of-Fame quarterback joining a team stacked with talent on both sides of the ball sounds like a recipe for a deep playoff run. The Jets, though, always find a way to mess it up. Trading for Rodgers in 2023 made sense […]

The Chicago Bears haven’t surpassed 15 points scored in a game since their London matchup against the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars on October 13, and it’s time for heads to roll. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron may be first on the chopping block. Head coach Matt Eberflus didn’t defend Waldron after their 19-3 loss to the New […]

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk has gotten off to a solid start in his third season with the club, but he now has a new issue to deal with. The veteran will miss Monday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs due to an ankle injury he suffered against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. The […]

It’s no surprise that superstar Juan Soto’s free agency was a topic of discussion during the MLB General Manager Meetings in San Antonio. The 26-year-old’s services could be available to anyone for the right price, but the Big Apple teams are the clear frontrunners. The New York Mets and New York Yankees are viewed around […]

After a successful campaign with the New York Yankees, superstar Juan Soto and his agent Scott Boras are testing the free-agent market in search of the biggest pot of gold they can find. As expected, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is throwing his hat in the ring. Cohen will meet Soto and Boras in […]

Elite programs like Villanova basketball schedule “buy games” against programs like Columbia early in the season to warm up against easy teams. However, it backfired for the Wildcats on Wednesday, as they lost 90-80 to the Lions in the season-opener at home. College basketball fans went wild on social media after the upset. “Villanova loses […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama may not be from Earth. The French international made yet another dazzling play on Wednesday night, showing off his vertical with a two-hand block against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green. Wemby with the REJECTION on Jalen Green 🤯pic.twitter.com/xusSyKb3o6 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 7, 2024 Wembanyama hasn’t had a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani injured his shoulder against the New York Yankees in the World Series, but played through it anyway. The generational talent now begins his rehab process. Ohtani had shoulder surgery on Tuesday, via The Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett. “Dodgers announce that Shohei Ohtani had surgery today to repair a […]

Saint Louis basketball’s Robbie Avila became a college basketball fan favorite after leading Indiana State to the NCAA Tournament last season. The 2024 first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference honoree now suffered a setback since transferring to the Billikens, though. Avila will miss time after spraining his ankle on Monday, via Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman. “Saint […]

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a crushing playoff exit at the hands of the New York Mets in the NLDS, and club owner John Middleton wasn’t pleased. However, there were telltale signs of the Phillies’ issues weeks before that series. Middleton noticed Philadelphia’s undisciplined hitting in the second half of the regular season, via The Athletic’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been looking for wide receiver help since the offseason, and now their lucky day has finally come. The Steelers traded for New York Jets wideout Mike Williams on Tuesday’s trade deadline. In return, the Steelers sent the Jets a 2025 fifth-round pick via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Williams signed a one-year, $10 […]

The Chicago Sky ousted head coach Teresa Weatherspoon after missing the playoffs with a 13-27 record this past season. Now, there’s a new leader in town. The Sky have hired Tyler Marsh as their new coach, via ESPN’s Bobby Marks. “Tyler Marsh has agreed to a multi-year contract to become the Head Coach of the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were one of baseball’s best squads in the regular season, finishing 93-69 and winning the NL Central by 10 games. However, they’re shaking up the roster after getting upset by the New York Mets in the Wild Card. The Brewers let go of veteran catcher Gary Sanchez and minor-leaguer Owen Miller on […]

The San Diego Padres had another good season in 2024, bringing the championship-winning Los Angeles Dodgers to the brink of elimination in the NLDS. However, they could have a new-look lineup in 2025 if veteran infielder Ha-Seong Kim leaves. Kim opted out of his contract, while relief pitcher Wandy Peralta opted into the ’25 season, […]

The New York Yankees won the American League pennant in 2024, but they’ll still have a new-look squad next year. The first domino to fall is 35-year-old first baseman Anthony Rizzo. The New York Yankees moved on from Rizzo on Saturday, via ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. “The Yankees have announced they’ve declined Anthony Rizzo’s $17 million […]

Halloween is a time for self-expression, but also imitation. Thursday Night Football sideline reporter Taylor Rooks employed the latter tactic for her costume on Thursday, using one of Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma’s most iconic outfits. Rooks copied Kuzma’s long pink sweater with a white beanie on the TNF broadcast, via her Instagram. Kuzma posted […]

Although the Kansas City Chiefs haven’t lit up the scoreboard as much as in past years, they’re still 7-0. Part of that is because of their offensive line, led by reliable blockers like center Creed Humphrey and guard Trey Smith. Humphrey talked up Smith’s game before Sunday’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, via Chiefs […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers can finally celebrate now that they’ve won the World Series to cap a grueling season. For manager Dave Roberts, that means listening to Kendrick Lamar. Roberts referenced Lamar’s hit “Not Like Us” at the championship parade on Friday, via r/baseball. "One thing I know guys… THEY NOT LIKE US!" -Dave Roberts […]

The New Orleans Saints season is on life support at 2-6, and the injury bug isn’t helping. New Orleans will roll out a depleted defense against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The Saints will be down two starters in their secondary via the team’s social media. “Dennis Allen says Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and Kool-Aid McKinstry […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the best teams in the NFL, and they just got even better. Two-time Pro Bowl tight end TJ Hockenson has finally risen from the ashes. The Vikings announced that tight end TJ Hockenson is finally healthy with a “HE’S BAAAAACK 😎” post, complete with a highlight video, via their […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back/knee) is nicked up, but he’s ready to go on Sunday vs. the Denver Broncos. The two-time MVP is having yet another standout season, with 17 touchdown tosses against two picks and 6.2 yards-per-carry on the ground. Jackson missed two practices before returning on Friday, but he feels good, via […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ season is still salvageable at 3-5, but the injury report isn’t pretty. Two big pieces of the offense may not be available against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Wide receiver Tee Higgins and offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. did not practice on Friday, completing a full week without practice for both […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is one of the greatest baseball talents the game has seen. However, the all-time single-season AL home run leader has room for improvement in October. Across 58 playoff games since 2017, Judge is slashing .205/.318/.450 with 16 homers and 34 RBI. 14 of those games were this season, when […]

Seven years later, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has still yet to elevate the team. The 51-year-old was hired on December 4, 2017, and hasn’t won a championship despite being blessed with uber-talented rosters. Boone, though, is expected to return in 2025, via SNY’s Andy Martino. The former third baseman has made plenty of […]

The Washington Wizards couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season. Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Kyshawn George, none of whom are drinking age, have all played well, which is crucial for the rebuilding franchise. Head coach Brian Keefe is “not surprised” with their excellence. I asked Brian Keefe about his […]

The Washington Wizards sans-Kyle Kuzma won their second straight game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Now, they must go on the road and try to win short-handed again. Kuzma will be out on Saturday, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “Kyle Kuzma (groin strain) will not play in the Wizards’ game in Mexico City […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma broke out of his slump on Monday night, scoring 25 points on 8-for-20 shooting (5-for-9 3pt) with 11 rebounds and seven assists across 40 minutes in the 121-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. However, the former NBA champion got hurt. Kuzma is out for Wednesday’s home contest against the Hawks […]