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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 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are not the most accomplished franchise in the world, but they’ve taken small steps in the right direction recently. The club could reach its first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2004 if it beats the Denver Nuggets in Sunday’s winner-take-all Game 7 matchup. Wolves guard Mike Conley doesn’t have the best Game […]

The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are embroiled in a closely contested Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup, with both teams trading haymakers. With the series tied at 3-3, the squads head back to New York City to play a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday. The ticket price currently starts at $610, which is more than […]

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil may not have been a big name in the baseball world before Saturday’s outing, but he is now. The 25-year-old hurler was considered a surprise addition to the rotation at the beginning of the season, and now the Yankees look smart for adding him as the fifth starter. Gil […]

The Toronto Raptors are expected to make some changes this offseason after sputtering to a 25-57 finish, good for 12th in the Eastern Conference. One player they’ve been reportedly looking to move is Bruce Brown, who the team acquired as a part of the Pascal Siakam trade back in January. However, Brown is still favored […]

After years of coming up short when it mattered most, the Boston Celtics have run out of excuses. The team now sports the best roster it’s had since the Jayson Tatum era began, and there’s no more room left for failure. Golden State Warriors forward and part-time basketball pundit Draymond Green has no sympathy for […]

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has wasted no time making his mark on his new team. The Dodgers have already made bobblehead figures of the generational star, and now the city of Los Angeles has immortalized him. May 17th will now be recognized as “Shohei Ohtani” day in the City of Angels for […]

The San Francisco Giants (20-25) haven’t gotten off to the start that they had hoped for, and now they’ve gotten dealt an even bigger blow. Briefly after outfielder Jorge Soler returned from the 10-day IL, the team officially lost another outfielder for the season. Jung Hoo Lee was diagnosed with a torn labrum and will […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are tired of living in futility. Just days after firing Sheldon Keefe, the embattled club announced the hiring of a former Stanley Cup winner to take the reins. Former St. Louis Blues coach Craig Berube will be the 41st bench boss for the Toronto Maple Leafs, via Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. […]

Some changes may be in order for the Orlando Magic after bowing out to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. One possibility is the team trading for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, who only has one year left on his contract. The Orlando Magic are the betting favorites to land Ingram if he doesn’t […]

The Boston Celtics secured their sixth Eastern Conference Finals berth in eight years with their 113-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum had a solid day at the office, recording 25 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, leading the team in the first two categories. Tatum was equally as crafty […]

The Los Angeles Rams head into the 2024 campaign coming off an eventful offseason that included retirements, high-profile free-agent signings, and shrewd draft picks. The Rams made their first first-round selection in eight years in April’s draft. Los Angeles helped make up for the retirement of superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald by taking edge rusher […]

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has been one of the best hurlers of the season thus far, recording a 2.09 ERA across 47.1 innings. However, the right-hander has suffered a significant setback after getting ejected from Houston’s 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday after the umpires found “sticky stuff” in his glove. Blanco […]

It’s not often that sports fans see a coach simultaneously host a radio show, but Doug Gottlieb may have just made history. The Fox Sports radio personality is now the head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay basketball program, while still hosting The Doug Gottlieb Show daily, as announced on Tuesday. Gottlieb sounded off […]

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul has been slowly declining the last few seasons, proving once again that Father Time is undefeated. Now, the all-time great appears to already be transitioning to the ESPN booth. Paul was officially announced as a guest analyst on NBA Countdown during the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals, via ESPN PR. […]

Ever since Bronny James broke the internet with his announcement that he’s leaving USC, the basketball world has been fiercely speculating where he’ll end up next. The possibility of him playing with his father LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers next year has fans and pundits alike on the edge of their seats. However, […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN commentator JJ Redick has been named as a prime candidate to fill the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching vacancy for the last few weeks. Many prominent figures around the basketball world have expressed their distaste for Redick possibly jumping into the fire without any coaching experience, and another one […]

Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope has big shoes to fill in the wake of John Calipari’s departure to Arkansas. However, Pope and Calipari have a strong relationship, which will undoubtedly help Pope navigate the waters with the Wildcats. Pope sounded off on his gratitude towards Calipari, via the College Hoops Today podcast. “Yeah, I […]

Superstar pitcher Justin Verlander has seen plenty of changes throughout his 21 years in the MLB. The 41-year-old has never been too shy to speak his mind, and he’s now denouncing the usage of analytics in baseball shortly after tossing yet another excellent outing for the Houston Astros. With starting pitchers throwing less and less […]

It’s not often that a rookie retires before they ever step onto the field for an NFL team, but it happened to the Green Bay Packers on Monday. The Packers placed un-drafted free agent offensive lineman Trente Jones on the reserved/retired list, seemingly ending his career. The club then replaced him with defensive lineman Spencer […]

The NFL world was lit on fire Monday afternoon, as the Detroit Lions announced that they re-signed franchise quarterback Jared Goff to a king-sized contract. The extension spans four years and is worth $212 million, with $170 million guaranteed, making Goff the highest-paid Lion in franchise history. This deal now sets the market for other […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has had quite the commentating career so far post-retirement. Although he is known for trolling and letting loose with controversial takes, the 10-time NBA All-Star may have taken it too far on Monday. While discussing the Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks on FS1’s […]