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Former Ohio State boss Urban Meyer may be controversial, but he knows a thing or two about how to succeed as a college coach. That’s why his effusive praise of Florida State football’s Mike Norvell was eyebrow-raising. Meyer insisted that Norvell is one of the best in the nation, via The Triple Option. Urban Meyer […]

As Week 1 approaches, Iowa football is still figuring out its team after head coach Kirk Ferentz was suspended for a recruiting violation. Yet, Ferentz still has a good idea of who will start at quarterback. Ferentz is giving senior signal-caller Cade McNamara the nod as of Thursday, via CBS Sports’ David Eickholt. “Kirk Ferentz: If […]

Burglary is always stressful, especially when a legendary hoops coach like Rick Pitino is the victim. The St. John’s basketball program leader’s office got broken into on Tuesday, and several goods were stolen, Pitino expressed his anger, via his social media. “Really upset! Taking my memorabilia is one thing but the 1985 6L Petrus Pomerol […]

In the most unsurprising development of the 2024 MLB season, the Oakland Athletics will not sniff the playoffs. However, the team does have a few players who could help out contending squads. While the July 30 trade deadline has passed, there’s still time for the Athletics to cut pieces that they won’t need past this […]

The 2024 Olympics are over, which means that Steph Curry and LeBron James will no longer be teammates. However, Curry removing the Golden State Warriors from his Instagram bio might suggest otherwise. Curry made the change on Wednesday, via  NBA Central. In his updated bio, Steph Curry switched the phrase "Guard for the @Warriors" to […]

There are hot takes, and then there are USA Flag Football quarterback Darrell Doucette’s takes. Doucette claimed his flag football IQ makes him better than Kansas City Chiefs signal-caller Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes reacted with a classic 50 Cent meme, via his social media. https://t.co/yY7fYXCfF3 pic.twitter.com/LONXJPkPYK — Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) August 21, 2024 With flag […]

The 2024 Olympics were magical for several reasons, chief among them being LeBron James and Steph Curry teaming up in competitive games for the first time. Now, fans want to see the two join forces on either the Los Angeles Lakers or Golden State Warriors. Speculation of the two’s future collaborative plans intensified when they […]

The New Orleans Saints’ offense has its heartbeat back. Star running back Alvin Kamara is now back on the field after missing a week with lower back tightness. Kamara was seen taking reps in practice on Tuesday, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. #Saints RB Alvin Kamara has returned to practice (behind *fullback* Taysom Hill). pic.twitter.com/bdr0Zh09br […]

The New York Yankees have a catching problem. While rookie Austin Wells has done well behind the plate, manager Aaron Boone insists on alternating him with Jose Trevino. Boone said it depends on the pitching matchup, via MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. “Aaron Boone said he sees Jose Trevino making most of the starts vs. LHP, with […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been in a contract standoff with star wideout CeeDee Lamb for a while, but there may finally be progress toward a new deal. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones thinks so, at least. Jones opened up about his optimism, via The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “I think I am [optimistic]. And when I say […]

Fights are common in NFL training camps and the New York Giants and Detroit Lions provided one of many examples of that this summer with a joint-practice brawl. Surprisingly, though, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones got in on the action as well. New York defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux explained how much that meant to him, via […]

At 70-56, the Arizona Diamondbacks are firmly entrenched in the NL’s second Wild Card spot. However, they’ll have to march toward the playoffs without second baseman Ketel Marte. The club is signing a temporary replacement for the injured Marte, via USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “Just a few hours after Atlanta signed veteran infielder Gio Urshela […]

The game between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets on Monday was one of many baseball contests throughout history that featured an inconsistent strike zone. So much so, that Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes couldn’t contain his anger. Burnes, who didn’t pitch in the game, gave it to home-plate umpire John Tumpane between innings, via […]

The Baltimore Ravens don’t want to bother star tight end Mark Andrews after his car crash. Head coach John Harbaugh and company don’t need to micromanage one of the team’s best players. Harbaugh said Andrews is dealing with a “very minor thing” that’s kept him out of practice since Wednesday’s accident, via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. […]

At 58-66, the Toronto Blue Jays could use a silver lining. Luckily, shortstop Bo Bichette is on the mend. Bichette is progressing in his rehab, via MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. “The #BlueJays expect Bo Bichette (calf) to start running in the next 2-3 days, John Schneider says. He’s already doing some hitting and defensive drills in […]

The Atlanta Falcons not only landed one of the game’s best pass rushers this summer, but he wants to play instead of holding them hostage. Matthew Judon is going into his Atlanta era with the right attitude. Judon wants to prove himself to the organization before demanding a new deal, via ESPN’s Marc Raimondi. “Judon […]

The Washington Wizards will once again be one of the worst teams in the 2024-25 NBA season. With that being said, let’s make some Wizards 2024-25 predictions. The team is in safe hands with head coach Brian Keefe. With the Wizards prioritizing player development amidst its rebuild, the 48-year-old’s track record shows that he’s the […]

The Washington Wizards’ 2024-25 schedule is now out, and while it’s hard to predict a final record for any team, it’s even harder in this case. The club is one of the top candidates league-wide to make in-season trades, with one possible outgoing veteran being big man Jonas Valanciunas. The Los Angeles Lakers, New York […]

Chelsea begins the campaign playing against Man City. It’s time to continue our premier league odds series with a Chelsea-Man City prediction and pick. With Enzo Maresca taking the reigns for Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea, now is the perfect time for Man City to take advantage of a team in transition. City beat Chelsea 4-2 […]

The release of the preseason AP Top 25 poll means that college football season is right around the corner. The 2024 campaign kicks off with No. 10 Florida State facing Georgia Tech in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland on August 24. Should the Seminoles be ranked that highly, though, especially with […]

The New York Yankees are enlisting a former division rival for bullpen help. The club needed a southpaw arm, so Tim Mayza is getting promoted. New York brought up Mayza from Triple-A before Friday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers, via Yankees PR. “Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees signed LHP Tim Mayza (#58) to […]

The New York Yankees have finally righted the ship after a rough couple of months, and are tied atop the AL East with the Baltimore Orioles. Juan Soto has much to do with that, as the generational star is slashing .307/.438/.615 with 34 homers and 87 RBI. However, Soto’s contract runs out at the end […]

The Minnesota Vikings are already grasping at straws to save their season. Now that first-round pick JJ McCarthy is down for the count, the team must redirect its plans. The Vikings have brought in a backup quarterback to replace the injured McCarthy, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “The #Vikings have signed former #Panthers draft pick […]

Arsenal begins the campaign playing against Wolves. It’s time to continue our premier league odds series with an Arsenal-Wolves prediction and pick. The Premier League title has evaded Arsenal every year since 2004, but this season could finally see the Gunners lift the trophy. Mikel Arteta and company have pushed Manchester City to the brink […]

There are no superlatives left to describe Aaron Judge. The towering slugger swatted the 300th homer of his career in the New York Yankees’ 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, becoming the fastest player to ever reach the milestone. Judge’s three-run shot to left field ballooned New York’s lead to 9-2 in […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense just got stronger. While the New York Giants prioritized future draft capital, the Texan club upgraded its defense in a rare deal with its division rival. The Cowboys acquired a veteran defensive lineman from the Giants, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “BREAKING: The #Giants are trading DT Jordan Phillips to the […]

The Atlanta Braves bullpen is taking a major hit. Southpaw hurler AJ Minter’s hip has been bothering him all season, and the situation has reached a breaking point. Minter needs hip surgery, via The Athletic’s David O’Brien. “#Braves reliever A.J. Minter will have surgery on his left hip, which had bothered him off and on […]

The New York Yankees had reason to be afraid after Jazz Chisholm went down with an elbow injury against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. However, the former Miami Marlin may be back before Yankee fans know it. New York announced that Chisholm’s ailment isn’t major, via the team’s social media. “Prior to tonight’s game, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs don’t need extra help, as they’ve won three rings and four AFC championships in the past five years. However, NBA legend Rasheed Wallace is available if needed. Wallace jokingly announced his return to athletics at Chiefs camp on Wednesday, via his social media. I’m comin’ out of retirement 🗣️#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/vslhsWG3aA — […]

The Washington Commanders are a team in transition, and it needs to go smoothly this season. The franchise routinely ruins young quarterbacks, and it can ill-afford for 2024 second-overall pick Jayden Daniels to receive the same fate. There are several ways to end the perpetual cycle of disaster, but one of the most important factors […]

The New York Jets have a deep team on both sides of the ball, which is unfamiliar territory for the typically floundering organization. This means that a few of the starters will have to prove themselves this summer as upstart backups apply pressure. Traditionally, the Jets are a defensive team at best, and completely dysfunctional […]

It’s safe to say that the New York Yankees found a gem this past offseason. Right fielder Juan Soto has been everything the team could have hoped for this year and has made his case to earn a king’s ransom on a long-term deal this winter. Soto clobbered three home runs against the Chicago White […]

The Cincinnati Bengals not only have a star quarterback, but a thoughtful one as well. Joe Burrow has been outspoken in his support for the black community since the George Floyd protests in 2020, and the former Heisman Trophy winner continues to denounce racism. Burrow discussed the topic with NFL retiree Ryan Clark, via Clark’s […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a CeeDee Lamb problem. The star wideout is holding out to leverage the club into giving him a new contract, and now Vegas is dreaming of him going to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are favored to trade for Lamb, via CP Betting. “The Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb are at […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics are over, and Tyrese Haliburton can now reflect on how far he’s come. The Indiana Pacers star went from idolizing LeBron James to winning gold medals with him. Haliburton posted the evidence, via his social media. my mom sent me these pics this morning, life crazy lol pic.twitter.com/nYJMM3PdKb — Tyrese Haliburton […]

The SEC will see Texas football compete in the conference for the first time this season. However, the Longhorns’ backfield is already compromised. Backup running back Christian Clark may miss significant time, via Orangebloods.com’s Anwar Richardson. “I can confirm that true freshman RB Christian Clark has sustained what is believed to be a serious lower […]

The New York Jets had been starving for a good quarterback for decades, so much so that they gave a certain one a gift before he joined the team. That recipient, of course, was future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers, who’s easily the franchise’s most talented signal-caller since “Broadway” Joe Namath. Jets owner Woody Johnson gave him […]

One of the Detroit Lions’ worst fears may be coming to fruition. While the team was being careful with second-year tailback Jahmyr Gibbs this summer, he got injured anyway. The ailment happened during Monday’s practice, via The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. “#Lions say RB Jahmyr Gibbs left practice today with a leg injury,” Meirov reported. […]

The New York Jets will try to end their 14-year playoff drought this upcoming season, and it’ll take every player on the 53-man roster to get it done. Cutting the expanded preseason roster to 53 may prove difficult, though, as plenty of players stood out in their first contest against the Washington Commanders. Preseason, of […]