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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal always shows love for women’s basketball, and now he’s using his platform for a social cause. The Hall-of-Famer is campaigning for WNBA players to receive fair compensation. O’Neal elaborated on his declaration, via USA Today’s Lindsay Schnell. “Now it’s time for equal pay,” he said. “They’ve always been great, but the […]

The San Francisco 49ers will be at full strength against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. Despite his holdout, star left tackle Trent Williams will play. The 49ers officially activated Williams on Monday evening, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “49ers officially activated OT Trent Williams to the team’s active roster ahead of tonight’s game […]

Sports movies often have head coaches give motivational speeches before an inspiring victory, but that didn’t happen in Northern Illinois football’s locker room before its upset of Notre Dame. Rather, Huskies head coach Thomas Hammock missed the mark on his monologue. Hammock explained the ordeal on Monday, via The Dan Patrick Show. “You know, the […]

Although the Los Angeles Rams lost 26-20 to the Detroit Lions in an overtime Sunday night thriller, their latest news provides a silver lining. Star wide receiver Puka Nacua looks to have avoided a long-term injury after getting carted off the field. However, Nacua is still going through testing, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Rams WR […]

At this point, New York Giants fans are more at the “uncontrollable rage” stage rather than panic. Quarterback Daniel Jones had another abysmal performance in the 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and it was yet another reminder of the organization’s $160 million mistake. Some Giants fans burned Jones jerseys outside of MetLife Stadium, via […]

The Daniel Jones era is becoming more painful by the day for the New York Giants. However, head coach Brian Daboll is still on the Jones train for now. Brian Daboll announced his starting quarterback for Week 2, via My Sports Update’s Ari Meirov. “#Giants HC Brian Daboll said Daniel Jones is still his starting […]

While Colorado football safety Shilo Sanders suffered a season-ending injury on Saturday, his dad and coach Deion Sanders will morally support him until he’s healthy again. Deion posted photos with both Shilo and his fellow son Deion Jr. following Shilo’s surgery. Deion also dedicated a sweet message to his son, via social media. God is […]

The Cincinnati Bengals fell 16-10 to the rebuilding New England Patriots at home in one of Sunday’s biggest upsets, and Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase wasn’t in a talkative mood afterward. The LSU alum was questioned about how he felt coming off of his “hold-in” and his feelings on the game’s disappointing result. Chase offered a […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s 10-yard touchdown toss to rookie wideout Ladd McConkey set off a wild sequence of events in their game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. After Los Angeles failed to convert a two-point conversion, Chargers wideout Josh Palmer fought Raiders cornerback Jack Jones, with several other members from both […]

The WNBA lost one of its brightest young stars on Saturday, as the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese announced she’d miss the rest of the season with a wrist injury. Naturally, the media asked Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark to chime in on her peer’s misfortune. Clark expressed how sad the situation is, via Indy Star […]

The Indianapolis Colts lost 29-27 to the Houston Texans in a thrilling Week 1 clash. However, former Colts punter Pat McAfee and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton tried their best to will the home team to victory. The two hung out in the stands during the game, furiously celebrating every good Indianapolis play. Pacers star […]

MLB Hall-of-Famer Wade Boggs was healthy enough to complete an 18-year career in the big leagues. However, the Boston Red Sox legend has an unfortunate update. Boggs announced on Saturday that he has prostate cancer, via his social media. “I’ve never been a goal oriented person but with the strength and support of my family […]

New York Giants wide receiver Gunner Olszewski has been an unsung hero for the club since last year. However, he won’t be in on Sunday to open the season against the Minnesota Vikings. Olszewski was ruled out right before the beginning of their Week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. […]

Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes is reaching extreme levels of influence. Nebraska football quarterback Dylan Raiola has taken on the role of Mahomes Jr. in multiple ways. Raiola is getting roasted online for cosplaying Mahomes. Bro is taking the Mahomes cosplay a little too far pic.twitter.com/1L35TSHKlr — IcyVert (@IcyVert) September 8, 2024 “Bro is […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a difficult task ahead of them on Monday night. Superstar New York Jets running back Breece Hall is fully healthy, and he’ll be a handful. 49ers linebacker Fred Warner explained how the defense can contain the two-time All-American, via Heavy’s Paul Andrew Esden Jr. #49ers LB Fred Warner said a […]

NFL legend Peyton Manning doesn’t praise everybody, so when he does speak highly of someone, the football world listens. This time, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was the recipient of Manning’s kind words. Manning expressed his thoughts about Nix ahead of the rookie’s NFL debut against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, via The Pat McAfee […]

Family ties run deep for Texas football quarterback Arch Manning. The 19-year-old is the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning and has the unique advantage of unlimited access to the two Super Bowl MVPs for advice. Peyton described the dynamic within the family, via The Pat McAfee Show. "Arch went to Texas because […]

When UNC football quarterback Max Johnson got carted off the field in last Saturday’s opener against Minnesota, it looked like his career might have been finished. However, Johnson’s injury won’t end his career. The graduate student updated the media about his plans, via ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “NEWS: UNC quarterback Max Johnson tells ESPN that he’ll […]

It’s a travesty that the beginning of the NFL season isn’t a federal holiday, but it’s still an exciting time for both real and fantasy football teams. At this point, everyone is still a contender, so no one’s championship dreams are dead yet. Fantasy football running backs are particularly exciting in 2024, as there are […]

There was a time when New York Yankees fans didn’t have to worry about their closer. Nowadays, though, Clay Holmes’ blown saves are yet another reminder of just how special Mariano Rivera was. Yankees manager Aaron Boone admitted that Holmes is no longer the unquestioned closer after the All-Star’s 11th blown save of the season on […]

With a Kansas City Chiefs Week 1 game scheduled against the Baltimore Ravens to open the NFL season, a lot of eyes will be on the defending champions. Ahead of the Chiefs-Ravens game, we’ll be making our Chiefs Week 1 predictions. At this point, the Chiefs aren’t competing with the rest of the modern league. […]

Former New England Patriots general manager and head coach Bill Belichick was a closed book during his coaching career, rarely showing his fun side as he focused on maintaining his dynasty. Now, though, the 72-year-old is letting loose. Belichick has joined Instagram, and the football world is collectively in shock. “Bill Belichick has joined Instagram…Like, […]

After losing their first 12 games of the season, the word “playoffs” was nowhere near the minds of Washington Mystics fans. Now, though, the Mystics sit just one game behind the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream for the eighth and final playoff spot. With seven games left, Washington has enough time to sneak in, via […]

It’s one thing for a sophomore to step into the starting quarterback role at a prestigious program like Oklahoma football. Jackson Arnold, though, must perform with that pressure on top of the school’s transfer to the SEC this season, which is the sport’s deepest conference. Arnold opened up about his mindset coming into the season, […]

The NFL season is finally here, and that means it’s time to make headache-inducing start/sit decisions for fantasy football lineups. While wide receivers and running backs typically shape the majority of teams, making the right decision at quarterback can be the difference between a win and a loss in any given week. Last year, Buffalo […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ wide receiver core could get a shakeup before Sunday. The club brought in free-agent wideout Kadarius Toney for a workout on Tuesday, who could slot in as its fourth wideout. Toney was one of a few players that came in, via Cards Wire’s Howard Balzer. “Seahawks reported a visit today with WR […]

It looks like Oregon football is a more vulnerable team than people thought going into the season, as it only beat FCS program Idaho 24-14 at home on Saturday. Luckily for the Ducks, though, quarterback Dillon Gabriel appears to be okay after injuring his hand. Gabriel had a positive update on Tuesday, via Ducks Wire’s […]

The San Diego Padres need a September boost to maintain their spot atop the NL Wild Card standings. Luckily, right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish is returning after missing most of the season. Darvish has healed from his groin strain, via MLB.com’s Kyle Glaser. “Yu Darvish will come off the injured list and start for San Diego […]

No. 13 LSU can’t buy a Week 1 win. The Tigers have lost every opening-week game since 2019, which ties the program record for the most consecutive 0-1 starts. LSU lost a 27-20 heartbreaker to No. 23 USC on Saturday after the Trojans scored a go-ahead touchdown with eight seconds left. While it’s not the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in the twilight of his NBA career. However, the 39-year-old still has plenty of work to do to add to his legacy. James explained how he hopes to be remembered, via The Shop. How does @KingJames want to be remembered? 💭👑 The Shop Live From Paris is out […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens will face off in a 2023 AFC Championship rematch to open the season on Thursday night. Luckily for both teams, the injury reports are relatively clean. The only starter likely to be out is Chiefs wideout Hollywood Brown, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “The first injury report of […]

The prolific competitive hot-dog eater Joey Chestnut is a force to be reckoned with. The 40-year-old continues to raise the bar, as he broke his own world record in his defeat of Takeru Kobayashi on Monday. Chestnut devoured 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes. 83 HOT DOGS IN 10 MINUTES FOR JOEY CHESTNUT AS HE […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are beginning a new chapter with quarterback Russell Wilson on Sunday. Luckily for the Black and Gold, it looks like running back Jaylen Warren will suit up as well despite his hamstring ailment. Warren is practicing this week, via Trib LIVE’s Joe Rutter. Jaylen Warren did some individual drills Monday. He said […]

In one of the weirder coincidences in recent memory, the San Francisco 49ers partied with famous rapper Rick Ross the same night rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall almost had his life taken. The team ensured that Pearsall was okay before beginning the festivities, though. The 49ers held the yearly event at head coach Kyle Shanahan’s […]

The Minnesota Twins would make the playoffs if the season ended when the calendar turned to September. They’re currently 73-62, with a 3.5-game lead over the Boston Red Sox for the third and final AL Wild Card spot. Additionally, they’re only one game behind the Kansas City Royals for the second spot. However, there’s still […]

Head coaches can get giddy after a convincing win, and Oklahoma State football boss Mike Gundy is no exception. The 57-year-old couldn’t help himself after his Cowboys beat South Dakota State 44-20 to begin the season. Gundy referenced Michigan’s infamous sign-stealing scandal when asked if he could hear what was being said in helmet communications […]

In one of the scariest sports stories in recent memory, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery on Saturday. However, the rookie is confirmed to be in stable condition after being rushed to the hospital. A video surfaced Saturday night of Pearsall walking to the ambulance after being shot. […]

Most Michigan football fans don’t seem enthused with its two-quarterback offense so far. While former walk-on Davis Warren started on Saturday against Fresno State, junior signal-caller Alex Orji threw a touchdown on the first drive. Warren’s story is inspiring, via On3’s Anthony Broome. “If it is indeed Davis Warren tonight, as it appears, what a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won a 10-9 nail-biter over the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night, but it came at a price. Club legend Clayton Kershaw injured his toe on the mound, and it doesn’t look good. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t give an encouraging prognosis, via The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. “Clayton Kershaw is going on the […]