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While the Washington Wizards’ 2024 draft class has been the major talking point around the team recently, veteran guard Jordan Poole still has three seasons left on his rookie extension. The former Golden State Warrior is considered one of the more talented young players in the league, but he hasn’t always played like it on […]

Although Notre Dame football suffered a crippling loss to Northern Illinois in Week 2, it’s not out of the playoff picture yet. The Fighting Irish fought off No. 15 Louisville 31-24 on Saturday, and head coach Marcus Freeman couldn’t be prouder. Freeman sounded off after the win, via ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. Notre Dame coach Marcus […]

Manchester United host Tottenham in match week six of the Premier League. It’s time to continue our premier league odds series with a Manchester United-Tottenham prediction and pick. It took a while, but Tottenham finally fired on all cylinders in a 3-1 victory against Brentford in its previous league match, taking 23 shot attempts compared […]

With the playoffs approaching, the Los Angeles Dodgers are deciding which pitchers to use in October. Despite right-hander Ben Casparius’ quality outing Friday night, he may not be one of them. Los Angeles replaced him with a Triple-A pitcher, via the club’s social media. “The Dodgers recalled LHP Justin Wrobleski and optioned RHP Ben Casparius,” […]

American football is the only sport where tons of people on both teams congregate on the sidelines right on top of the field, and that setup backfired on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3. Injured cornerback Derion Kendrick shoved San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk, resulting in an expensive fallout. Both Kendrick and the […]

The sports media world is constantly in flux, including the “worldwide-leading” ESPN. After lead NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski left to general manage St. Bonaventure basketball, the outlet may replace him with someone unexpected. ESPN lead MLB insider Jeff Passan could make the switch, via The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. “ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan has emerged […]

While Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is known as “Joe Cool,” his club may need a more fiery approach this season. With the Bengals at 0-3, star wideout Ja’Marr Chase can’t help but wonder if a more vocal leadership approach would work well. Chase was asked if he thought Burrow should be a more assertive […]

While Team USA is always a FIBA powerhouse, few iterations of the squad were as exciting as 2024’s. LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant all took the world by storm at the Paris Olympics, bringing home the gold after an undefeated run. While James won’t don his country’s jersey again, he has faith in […]

The WNBA playoffs are still going, but the individual award races have wrapped up. While the headlining names are no surprise, a couple of less-heralded players were also honored. Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson were both among the honorees, via NBA insider Shams Charania. “Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark has won the WNBA Rookie of the […]

Athletes usually miss games due to injury, but Arizona football tailback Jacory Croskey-Merritt has an unusual situation. The redshirt senior may miss the Week 5 Utah game due to complications from his freshman year at Alabama State. Croskey-Merritt is doubtful to play, via On3’s Pete Nakos. “Arizona has yet to hear back from the NCAA […]

The stars would have to align for Michigan State to beat Ohio State football on Saturday. However, Ryan Day’s Ohio State squad can’t underestimate the healing Spartans. Michigan State has a key player returning, via ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: Michigan State starting WR Jaron Glover will return Saturday night against Ohio State after missing two […]

It’s safe to say that NBA legend Magic Johnson isn’t an Anthony Edwards fanboy. Edwards’ lack of respect for the league’s “old heads” is a turn-off for the five-time champion, specifically Edwards’ claim that Michael Jordan was the league’s only “skilled” player in his era. Johnson repeated his criticism of Edwards, via The Jimmy Kimmel […]

It’s one thing when the starting quarterback gets hurt, but the Miami Dolphins are now in a doomsday scenario after backup Skylar Thompson suffered a rib injury in Week 3. Tua Tagovailoa is on injured reserve with yet another concussion, and at 1-2, Miami needs a quick boost before the season slips away. Thompson was […]

The Boston Red Sox are officially out of the playoffs for the third straight season with their 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Alex Cora’s squad hasn’t been the same since getting ousted by the Houston Astros in the 2021 ALCS. Red Sox fans aren’t taking the news well, via social media. […]

There was a time when New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was an understudy to Brett Favre on the Green Bay Packers. Both players are now NFL legends, but Rodgers will hope that he doesn’t pay the same price for it that Favre did. Rodgers was somber about Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, via Heavy’s Paul Andrew […]

While the World Series is still weeks away, Jazz Chisholm Jr. can’t help but fantasize about it. The New York Yankees’ third baseman has had a ball on his new club, and he doesn’t expect the fun to end anytime soon. Chisholm made his postseason goals clear, via SNY. "I expect nothing else but a […]

With a Rutgers football Week 5 game scheduled against Washington on Friday night, the nation will witness the school’s biggest game in years. Ahead of the Rutgers-Washington game, we’ll be making our Rutgers Week 5 predictions. Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano has built quite the legacy in Piscataway, New Jersey. The 58-year-old has now […]

Not only did the New York Liberty defeat the Atlanta Dream 91-82 to move on to the WNBA semifinals, but Sabrina Ionescu put on a clinic. The 26-year-old set a playoff career-high with 36 points on 12-of-23 shooting, as well as nine assists and three steals. Her performance made fans lose their minds on social […]

There was plenty for the Dallas Cowboys to be frustrated about after losing 28-25 to the Baltimore Ravens at home on Sunday. However, star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb let his emotions get the best of him. Lamb, though, took responsibility, via Dallas News’ Calvin Watkins. “Honestly I got to be truthful to myself and I […]

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick hasn’t even been removed from the NFL sidelines for a calendar year, and rumors are already flying about his return. The six-time Super Bowl champion is currently linked to the Jacksonville Jaguars after their 0-3 start. Belichick is close with Jaguars ownership, via Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. “They’re […]

The New York Jets-Haason Reddick saga takes another turn. The two-time Pro Bowler is still holding out for a new contract, and Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers broadcasted an unexpected and unconfirmed piece of information that could change the complexity of the situation. Rodgers suggested that Reddick may have fired his agent when responding to the […]

Not only is the classic “Inside the NBA” TNT show with Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny “the Jet” Smith possibly discontinuing, but the future of NBA broadcasting is up in the air. While Amazon reached an 11-year media rights deal with the league starting in 2025-26, TNT Sports’ parent company Warners Bros. […]

While the Boston Red Sox didn’t have a great season, their closer was splendid once again. Right-handed hurler Kenley Jansen’s season officially ended on Monday due to injury, however. Boston put Jansen on the 15-day IL, via the team’s social media. “The Red Sox today placed RHP Kenley Jansen on the 15-Day Injured List with […]

Football can be a strange game, and nothing was stranger than seeing the hapless Carolina Panthers cook the Las Vegas Raiders 36-22 on Sunday. Unfortunately, though, Panthers wideout Adam Thielen was a victory casualty. Thielen is going on injured reserve, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “Source: The #Panthers are placing WR Adam Thielen on Injured […]

The Pac-12 is leeching off the Mountain West. After poaching Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and Colorado State for the 2026 season, another school will jump ship. Utah State will join the Pac-12 imminently, via ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: Utah State is expected to take its offer from the Pac-12. The confirmation of […]

While Detroit Lions fans may be sad about pass rusher Marcus Davenport’s injury, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Defensive lineman Alim McNeill will be okay, and the squad has depth pieces who can step up as well. McNeill’s shoulder injury isn’t serious, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “#Lions DT Alim McNeill […]

There was a time when Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was considered a draft bust. Now, Darnold is making magic in Minnesota, which is why his knee injury in Sunday’s win against the Houston Texans could have been catastrophic. Luckily, Darnold avoided any major issues, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “#Vikings QB Sam Darnold’s MRI […]

It’s safe to say that Texas football’s quarterback situation is the most interesting in the nation. While freshman phenom Arch Manning has lit up the stat sheet, Quinn Ewers is still waiting in the wings as he heals from an abdominal injury. Ewers could play in the Mississippi State game on Saturday, via A to […]

Although the Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-13 on Sunday, it didn’t come without sacrifice. Second-year tight end Sam LaPorta was carted off with an ankle injury after a “hook and ladder” trick play touchdown with Jahmyr Gibbs at the end of the first half. Luckily, though, the injury doesn’t appear to be major, […]

Going into the season, it was assumed that Russell Wilson would be the QB1 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the 35-year-old’s ankle injury has enabled Justin Fields to show off his talent. Fields had good numbers against the blitz in Pittsburgh’s 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, via Pro Football Focus (PFF). “Justin […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are 0-2 for the third consecutive season, suffering both a backbreaking home upset and a last-second loss in a tight matchup to start the 2024 campaign. Since the NFL’s playoff expansion in 2020, only two 0-2 squads have made the cut. One of those teams, though, was the 2022 Bengals. After losing […]

Down 21-14 vs. Utah State with five seconds left in the quarter, Temple football needed a spark. Luckily for the Owls, Maddux Trujillo forced one through the uprights when they needed him most. Trujillo drilled a 64-yard field goal to end the first half, bringing the score to 21-17. MADDUX TRUJILLO WITH THE 64-YARDS FG […]

The Houston Texans are flying high at 2-0 as they head into their Week 3 contest with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. However, new Texans tailback Joe Mixon’s injury presents a roadblock. Mixon won’t play on Sunday, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “#Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) has been downgraded to out and won’t travel […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are 0-2 once again, as Zac Taylor’s squad continues to start slowly. However, wide receiver Tee Higgins is poised to return from his hamstring injury. Higgins will play against the Washington Commanders on Monday night, via ESPN’s Ben Baby. “Bengals injury update from Zac Taylor: — WR Tee Higgins is good to […]

The Washington Nationals have generated buzz in the baseball world for their upstart group of young players as their rebuild continues. However, the team made a mind-blowing CJ Abrams move on Saturday. The Nationals are sending the shortstop down to the minors, via The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli. “The Nationals are optioning CJ Abrams to the […]

With their 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, the Cleveland Guardians are officially back in the playoffs. Now the question is when will All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan return from injury? Kwan gave an encouraging update, via Bally Sports Cleveland. Relishing the good vibes in the clubhouse despite being injured, Steven Kwan says "it […]

It’s no secret that Florida football has been “down bad” for a while now, as the kids say. The Gators suffered convincing losses to both No. 8 Miami and Texas A&M at home and yet head coach Billy Napier claims he’s not worried about his job. Former Florida running back Emmitt Smith is skeptical, though, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are surprisingly 2-0, thanks in large part to superstar wideout Justin Jefferson playing like a Hall-of-Famer. However, the LSU alum’s availability for the Vikings’ Week 3 game against the Houston Texans was up in the air when he suffered a quadriceps injury this past Sunday. However, Jefferson confirmed that he’ll play, via […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the NFL’s surprise 2-0 teams thus far. What’s not surprising, though, is how effective wide receiver Chris Godwin has been. Buccaneers star and fellow wideout Mike Evans gushed over Godwin’s greatness, via Pewter Report. “He’s one of the best receivers in the world. Glad that we have him,” […]