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The Washington Wizards held an open practice at Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, allowing students to interact with players. Point guard Jordan Poole, who is now in his second year with the team, reflected on the experience. Poole enjoyed being a “positive outlet,” via Monumental Sports Network’s Chase […]

At 1-5, the Cleveland Browns’ playoff hopes are dwindling. However, star running back Nick Chubb could be their savior. Chubb will most likely play against the Bengals on Sunday for the first time this season, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Browns HC Kevin Stefanski told reporters that, despite Nick Chubb’s questionable injury tag for Sunday’s game against […]

Although the top 10 won’t be released until Thursday, ESPN revealed its top 100 NBA players as the 2024-25 season approaches. Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valanciunas is the team’s lone representative, checking in at 91st. Valanciunas’ durability helped him secure his spot on the list, via ESPN’s Michael Wright. “Valanciunas showcased incredible durability last […]

The 2024 Chicago White Sox made the wrong kind of history, and there will be consequences. After losing an MLB-record 121 games, majority owner Jerry Reinsdorf may move on. Reinsdorf is open to selling the team and is in talks with an ownership group led by former big-leaguer Dave Stewart, via The Athletic’s Brittany Ghiroli. […]

After getting traded to the New York Jets on Tuesday, star wideout Davante Adams reworked his contract to lower his 2024 salary cap number to $3.21 million and made the next two years voidable. The former Las Vegas Raider is guaranteed to be in New York for the rest of this season. Adams expressed his […]

Since getting drafted by the Washington Wizards 15th overall in 2021, Corey Kispert has slowly raised his stock. However, the team must decide by Monday if it’s seen enough to commit to the 6-foot-6, 242-pounder long-term. Kispert opened up about his contract situation on Tuesday, via Monumental Sports Network’s Bijan Todd. The Wizards have until […]

Although the Washington Wizards lost 131-92 to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, power forward Marvin Bagley III made a case to get prominent minutes this season with a 10-point, eight-rebound performance. However, Bagley talked up second-year guard Bilal Coulibaly in practice the following day rather than his own efforts. Bagley is impressed with Coulibaly’s […]

It’s that time of year again. November is approaching, which means the college basketball season is around the corner. The preseason AP Top 25 poll was released on Monday, which means it’s time to overanalyze something that’ll mean nothing in March. Of course, true hoop-heads can’t help themselves anyway. The official list is as follows, […]

While Jordan Poole is one of the Washington Wizards’ best players, he’ll need support from his teammates in order to succeed this year. Luckily, Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert have both shown they’re up to the task thus far. Poole explained what he likes about George as a player. Jordan Poole talks up Kyshawn George and […]

Although 2023-24 was a rough season for the Washington Wizards, it provided then-rookie Bilal Coulibaly with vital experience at the top level, finishing with 8.4 points per game on 43.5% shooting with 4.1 boards and 1.7 assists across 63 contests. However, the 2023 seventh overall pick isn’t satisfied. Coulibaly wants to improve a key area […]

One could say that Utah football is going through “Murphy’s Law.” Not only did the Utes’ 27-19 upset loss to Arizona State drop them out of the AP Top 25, but quarterback Cam Rising got hurt again. Head coach Kyle Whittingham said Rising is out “indefinitely” and true freshman Isaac Wilson will start “until further […]

The Washington Wizards didn’t draft Alex Sarr No. 2 overall for his three-point shooting, but he’s been hot from deep so far this preseason. The French international is 7-for-12 from long range through three games, making at least two in each contest. However, Wizards coach Brian Keefe wants Sarr to focus on what’s most important. […]

With a New York Jets Week 6 game scheduled against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, the nation will watch interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich in his new role for the first time since Robert Saleh’s firing. Ahead of the Bills-Jets game, we’ll be making our Jets Week 6 predictions. The Jets are the […]

The bye week came at the perfect time for the Los Angeles Chargers. Although they’re coming off of a 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback Justin Herbert is now off the injury report. The time off helped Herbert’s right ankle heal after hobbling him for weeks, via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Herbert confirmed that […]

Although former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit is a staunch supporter of his alma mater, he may have to rethink some things. Oregon used a unique way to influence the ESPN College GameDay analyst’s allegiance that involved “the man’s best friend.” Oregon’s mascot “The Duck” sent gifts to Herbstreit’s dog Benny, via Herbstreit’s social media. […]

The Indianapolis Colts are regaining a major reinforcement as they prepare to visit the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Starting quarterback Anthony Richardson is progressing well after injuring his oblique in the Colts’ Week 4 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen said that the Florida alum has made strides this week, via […]

College football fans are in for a treat this weekend, as No. 1 Texas football clashes with No. 18 Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday in the latest edition of the Red River Rivalry. While the 4-1 Sooners shouldn’t be slept on, they’ll have their hands full with star quarterback Quinn Ewers returning for […]

The New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in a crucial Game 3 ALDS victory on Wednesday night. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton carried the team offensively, producing three of its four hits, including a homer, two RBI, and a stolen base. Stanton now has one request for his team, via MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. […]

While it may seem like ancient history now for Washington Wizards fans, it was just a few years ago when John Wall and Bradley Beal were a dynamic duo in the nation’s capital. Washington drafted Beal third overall in 2012, and the Florida alum went on to make the NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013), All-NBA […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ injuries have piled up, which could prove fatal to its championship hopes. The club is hurting on both sides of the ball ahead of its road tilt with the San Diego Padres in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday night. The Dodgers will start relief pitcher Ryan Brasier against the […]

The New York Jets have resembled a soap opera since they fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday. Many people have sounded off about it, but Jets tight end Tyler Conklin made one of the more poignant comments about the situation on Wednesday. Conklin claims Aaron Rodgers had nothing to do with the firing, via […]

While New York Jets fans have been emotionally pained for decades, Aaron Rodgers has been through physical trauma since joining the team last year. The 40-year-old’s latest injury against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday was particularly difficult. Rodgers injured his foot on a sack, reminding him of his catastrophic Achilles injury last season, via ESPN’s […]

With a New England Patriots Week 6 game scheduled against the Houston Texans, all eyes will be on rookie quarterback Drake Maye making his first NFL start. Ahead of the Patriots-Texans game, we’ll be making our Drake Maye Week 6 predictions. The Patriots hit the reset button this past offseason after legendary head coach/general manager […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have failed Joe Burrow to near-unprecedented levels this season. Despite an MVP-caliber campaign by the signal-caller this far, the Bengals have fallen to 1-4 and could fall out of playoff contention. Burrow has been dialed in this year, completing 72.3% of his passes for 1,370 yards with 12 touchdowns and two picks. […]

Not only did the New Orleans Saints lose the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, but they also lost their starting quarterback. Derek Carr got hurt near the end of the contest, interrupting a quality season for the veteran. The former Las Vegas Raider is out for the next few weeks, […]

The New England Patriots brought in Jacoby Brissett to be the bridge quarterback until 2024 third-overall pick Drake Maye was ready to start. It didn’t take long for that day to come, though. The Patriots are starting Maye after just five weeks, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “The future is now in New England: Sources […]

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon is not only a seasoned locker room presence on a young team, but he’s still a plus rotational player. However, the former Milwaukee Buck will now miss time. Brogdon had thumb surgery on Tuesday, via the team’s social media. “Injury Update: Malcolm Brogdon underwent a surgical procedure today to repair […]

Although the Chicago Bears are off to a 3-2 start, their defense is wounded. The squad must compensate as it heads to London to face the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chicago will be without three players in the contest, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (concussion), defensive tackle Zacch Pickens (groin) and cornerback Terell Smith […]

Although, the Kansas City Chiefs are 4-0, their hot start came at a cost. Second-year wideout Rashee Rice got injured in Week 4, and he’s likely missing the rest of the year. However, the 24-year-old’s knee isn’t as damaged as it could’ve been, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “Sources: While Chiefs star WR Rashee Rice’s season […]

While Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has hops, his next poster target will be a tough mission. Not only is the player his teammate, but he’s 7-foot-4. Morant wants to dunk on Memphis rookie Zach Edey. “If there was one NBA player that you haven’t dunked on yet that you would want to dunk on, […]

Saturday’s college football slate was full of upsets, and USC football’s 24-17 loss to Minnesota was one of the biggest. The Trojans dropped out of the AP Top 25 after coming into the contest ranked 11th, and the national media isn’t being kind to Lincoln Riley’s squad. USC has an offensive line problem, via The […]

The competitive fire in sports can produce emotional moments from players, but Alabama football defensive back Malachi Moore took it too far on Saturday. The senior had an outburst of anger at the end of the loss to Vanderbilt, resulting in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Moore publicly apologized on Monday, via his social media. “I […]

While it’s still in position to make the College Football Playoff, Alabama football has seen better days. After dropping from first to seventh in the AP Poll in the wake of its rare loss to Vanderbilt, it’s now losing an upperclassman. Junior defensive tackle Jehiem Oatis is moving on, via ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Alabama junior […]

The Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-19 on Sunday to improve to 3-2. However, wide receiver Romeo Doubs didn’t play due to his team-issued one-game suspension for skipping practice. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur sounded off on the situation, via NBC Sports’ Myles Simmons. “Yeah, I’m looking forward to our conversation tomorrow, […]

The NBA is full of surprising storylines, but retired hooper Chandler Parsons’ latest issue might take the cake for 2024. The former Houston Rocket was victimized in a scam that’s hard to believe. Parsons was duped into sending $1 million to Georgia businessman Calvin Darden Jr, via the Associated Press’s Larry Neumeister. “Prosecutors said Darden […]

Superstars are paid to show up in the playoffs, and Shohei Ohtani did just that on Saturday night. The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger brought his team out of an early deficit with a three-run to right field. Ohtani followed it up with an enthusiastic bat flick. Ohtani’s got a rise out of fans on X, […]

On paper, the Philadelphia Phillies should beat the New York Mets in the NLDS. However, no stat describes the mental toughness of this year’s Mets team, who beat them 6-2 in Saturday’s Game 1. Phillies manager Rob Thomson spoke on his bullpen’s failures, via NBC Sports’ Corey Seidman. “It was stunning, it was, to see […]

With the NBA preseason now underway, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to play the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. Not only that, but they’ll be at full strength. The Lakers’ full starting five will play, via Spectrum SportsNet’s Mike Trudell. “LeBron said the plan for him is to play tomorrow against Phoenix in Palm […]

The Los Angeles Chargers already had a player fined and suspended for a dirty hit this season, but they didn’t change their ways in Week 4. After safety Derwin James got suspended for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Friermuth in Week 3, two other veterans got in trouble for the same […]