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While the Kansas City Chiefs are primarily known for their offensive firepower, their defense has come up clutch more than once over the last few years. However, they dealt one of their most important pieces on that side of the ball this offseason, and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will have to figure out how to […]

There’s no doubt that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has a bright future, but he may have unfortunately gotten a taste of his own medicine Thursday night. Edwards’ Wolves fell 124-103 to the Dallas Mavericks, adding another team to Luka Doncic’s playoff victim list. Edwards had previously made fun of the Phoenix Suns for getting […]

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein was a revelation for the injury-riddled squad this past season. With starting big man Mitchell Robinson out for a large chunk of the campaign, Hartenstein filled in admirably, skyrocketing his stock as he approached unrestricted free agency. As a result, the Oklahoma City Thunder are rumored to be taking […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce is one of the rare cases of an interim head coach showing he has the chops for the permanent job. The former New York Giant galvanized the locker room, becoming the permanent Raiders coach after leading them to a 5-4 record at the end of last season. Now, […]

It’s no secret that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been around longer than most active NFL players. So much so, that Quinnen Williams was beside himself when he realized how old the legendary signal-caller is. The All-Pro defensive tackle had a hilarious revelation during an OTAs press conference, via the 33rd Team’s Ari […]

The NBA Draft is fast approaching, and although there isn’t a generational prospect this season, there is plenty of young talent to help bolster struggling franchises. French international Alex Sarr continues to go first overall in mock drafts, and Los Angeles Clippers veteran Paul George is one of his biggest fans. Sarr joined George’s podcast […]

A legend on the court and in the booth, Bill Walton’s effect on the basketball world won’t be forgotten for generations. Tons of prominent figures in the NBA community are sounding off on social media, honoring Walton’s memory and legacy. Fellow hoops legend Magic Johnson marveled over Walton’s accomplishments and skill, via his X account. […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is no stranger to the limelight. The NCAA all-time scoring leader constantly had cameras in her face in college, and USC women’s basketball’s JuJu Watkins may be the next student-athlete to take that mantle. Clark had some words of wisdom for Watkins when they met in April, via Luca Evans […]

Washington Commanders kicker Brandon McManus is not off to the best start with his new team. The former Jacksonville Jaguar now has a lawsuit to deal with, just two months after he signed a one-year, $3.6 million deal with Washington. McManus has been accused of sexual assault by two women from when he was with the […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers was thrown into a tough situation this past year. The former Boston Celtics boss was hired midseason to replace Adrian Griffin, going 17-19 with Milwaukee before bowing out in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Now it appears that his star player would rather play for other coaches, […]

Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) baseball may have just beat the longest odds in sports history, at any level, since the dawn of humanity. Additionally, the Birmingham, Alabama-based school’s journey may have made former Chicago White Sox infielder Adam LaRoche’s early retirement worth it in a roundabout way. The Panthers are advancing to the Division III College […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh may feel old having NaVorro Bowman as his linebackers coach. The former San Francisco 49ers sideline boss coached Bowman in the Bay Area for four seasons, creating a full-circle moment as he returns to the professional ranks. Bowman sounded off on his first NFL coaching job Saturday, via […]

It’s not often that NBA players admit that their team got lucky to beat another team. However, the 2021 Milwaukee Bucks-Brooklyn Nets Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup spawned some unusual circumstances. Former Bucks reserve Justin Jackson openly admitted that the Nets would’ve won that series if they were healthy, via the Run Your Race podcast. “If James Harden […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won his fourth Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award this season, and not everyone is on board with it. NBA legend Kevin Garnett prefers San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama, who would’ve been the first rookie to ever win the award. Garnett lambasted the league for picking Gobert over […]

The Kansas City Chiefs offseason has been full of controversial headlines so far. Between the Rashee Rice and Harrison Butker drama, the fanbase has been starving for good news since the squad hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in February. That day has finally come, as the White House announced Friday that the Chiefs will visit on […]

Caitlin Clark has predictably been the hottest topic of the young WNBA season thus far and the Las Vegas Aces are the latest team to chime in. Star player A’ja Wilson and coach Becky Hammon specifically shared their thoughts as they come off their first loss of the season against the Phoenix Mercury. Both women […]

New York Knicks president Leon Rose has played an instrumental role in legitimizing the organization in recent years. Since the former agent took over in 2020, the Knicks have made the playoffs in three of four seasons, after not qualifying in the previous seven. However, Rose has had a tradition of not speaking to the […]

New TNT commentator Draymond Green has been outspoken about nearly every basketball-related topic that exists. While the Golden State Warriors forward has made his thoughts known on this year’s NBA Playoffs, he’s now moved on to another hot-button issue. Green now has his sniper scope aimed at the league office for giving out excessive fines, […]

The Ringer CEO Bill Simmons is the latest critic of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s inclusion on TNT’s Inside the NBA. Many people haven’t been pleased with Green’s takes, including the Minnesota Timberwolves fanbase. Simmons thinks the show was just fine before Green joined the panel, via The Bill Simmons Podcast. “I’m dumbfounded that they added Draymond, […]

Highly touted NBA Draft prospect Bronny James has gained momentum after turning heads in the Combine process, especially for his defensive performance during scrimmages. As a result, he now appears one step closer to possibly joining his father on the Los Angeles Lakers. James will work out with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fanbase is charged up after seeing its team reach its first Conference Finals in 20 years. In fact, the entire basketball world is interested in the Wolves’ rise, as their Game 7 second-round bout against the Denver Nuggets drew record TV ratings. Golden State forward and guest TNT analyst Draymond Green has […]

Rutgers basketball continues to reload after sputtering to a 15-17 (7-13 Big Ten) finish last season. The Scarlet Knights already put together one of the best recruiting classes in school history, and now they’ve added even more talent through the transfer portal. Rutgers landed San Diego transfer P.J. Hayes on Wednesday, he announced via his […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a chance to make their first NBA Finals appearance since upsetting LeBron James’ Miami Heat squad in 2011. However, they first must get past the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, and it’s going to take more than Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving heroics. Power forward P.J. Washington must […]

The Indianapolis Colts quarterback room features ages from both ends of the spectrum. While franchise signal-caller Anthony Richardson is barely old enough to drink, backup Joe Flacco is old enough to have adult children. Richardson has enjoyed poking fun at Flacco’s age during OTAs, via Colts reporter Larra Overton. “Anthony Richardson, who turns 22 today, […]

The college hoops coaching carousel has resembled the Wild West recently. That continued on Wednesday, as LSU basketball may have become the first program in a while to poach a current head coach for an assistant role. The Tigers have hired Sacramento State head coach David Patrick to work under Matt McMahon, via ESPN’s Jeff […]

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner has not only established himself as one of the better players in the league, but also one of the most outspoken heading into his third season. The two-time first-team All-Pro honoree even acted as the Jets’ unofficial general manager in the lead-up to the 2024 draft, providing fans with […]

Many unrealistic fans may have expected the Indiana Fever to immediately rise to the top of the WNBA after drafting Caitlin Clark first overall. However, the Fever’s heartbreaking loss to the Connecticut Sun on Monday shows that while they’ve been struggling, they are inching closer to where they need to be. Former NBA player Richard […]

While quarterback J.J. McCarthy was the main headliner from the Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 draft class, linebacker Dallas Turner out of Alabama already has fans in the league. The Vikings selected Turner after trading up from the 23rd to the 17th pick, completing one of the most notable first-round hauls across the NFL this year. Houston […]

NBA legend and diehard Los Angeles Dodgers (33-17) fan Magic Johnson has been enamored with the club’s exciting play lately. Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has especially been on a tear, as he hit a walk-off single just a couple of days after getting a holiday named after him in the city of Los Angeles. Johnson […]

Much has been made about Taylor Swift’s involvement in the NFL world ever since she started dating Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Everyone has contributed their two cents on the subject, including the Los Angeles Chargers’ social media team, who recently poked fun at Swift and Kelce’s private jet usage. One recent talking point […]

Kansas State basketball has had as good of an offseason as the program could’ve hoped for. Although the Wildcats lost previous commit Riley Krugel to Mississippi State, they’ve landed several other quality players in the transfer portal. As a result, Kansas State coach Jerome Tang has his sights set on cutting the nets in March, […]

Usually, when football players don’t attend Organized Team Activities (OTAs), it’s because they’re in a contract dispute with their team. While Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is currently looking to sign a long-term extension, there’s another reason he didn’t attend OTAs Tuesday. The Alabama alum had a previously scheduled commitment to go to Nick Saban’s […]

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes (1-1) finally gave up an earned run on Monday, ending his bid to become the first pitcher in baseball history to post a 0.00 ERA across an entire season. Holmes allowed four runs in the ninth inning, causing them to lose 5-4 to the Seattle Mariners, ending their seven-game […]

The Indiana Fever fanbase is understandably frustrated after the team’s 0-4 start. Naturally, rookie Caitlin Clark is at the center of the drama, as many people believe that she should’ve taken the last shot in Monday’s 88-84 loss to the Connecticut Sun. “Always so interesting how y’all lift up Caitlin Clark and give her grace […]

The NFL is full of shocking moments, but a player rarely retires right after signing with a new team. However, there’s a first time for everything, as Philadelphia Eagles wideout DeVante Parker is calling it quits. The former New England Patriot made the announcement Monday, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “I want to see my kids, spend […]

The NBA released its 2024 All-Rookie team on Monday, which featured standout youngsters such as Victor Wenbanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Brandon Miller. Another slightly less heralded player on the list was Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Podziemski, who led the league with 38 charges drawn. Podziemski was surprised, however, that teammate Trayce Jackson-Davis wasn’t included, […]

Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens and legendary gymnast Simone Biles have had a high-profile relationship for the past few years, culminating in their marriage in 2023. However, the marriage has resulted in some strange online discourse, which has caused Biles to speak out. The six-time World all-around champion sounded off on her Instagram story Monday, […]

New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has taken plenty of criticism from the basketball world over the years, especially for overworking his players. While the veteran coach has enjoyed his time in New York, it’s currently unclear if he’ll receive a contract extension after his squad bowed out to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern […]

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has its first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision, causing the internet to go wild. Bill Simmons, founder of The Ringer, was especially jumping for joy, via his X account. “Usyk!!!! I thought he won 115-112 but split decision is fine,” Simmons […]