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The Sacramento Kings have never been known for stability and rationality, but their actions on Friday were extreme even for their standards. The organization fired head coach Mike Brown on Friday after he ran a full practice and media session, creating an awkward situation as the team boarded a plane to Los Angeles to face […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye took a helmet-to-helmet hit while scrambling in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. However, Maye has been cleared to return after going through concussion protocol, via NFL Network’s Steve Wyche. Backup Jacoby Brissett played in relief of Maye during New England’s second drive, failing to […]

The Detroit Tigers continued their momentum after surprisingly making it to Game 5 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians last season, signing second baseman Gleyber Torres to a one-year, $15 million contract this offseason. That’ll shake up the infield, though, with incumbent second baseman Colt Keith moving to first base, which could potentially phase […]

It’s still early in the NBA season, but the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks brought playoff intensity on Friday night. The two teams brawled in the third quarter, with Jusuf Nurkic and Naji Marshall in the center of the chaos, via PHNX Sports’ Gerald Bourguet. “Oh damn. Naji Marshall and Jusuf Nurkic got into a […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid’s season has been defined by Murphy’s Law thus far. That continued on Friday, as the former MVP was fined $75,000 for an obscene gesture he made at TD Garden on Wednesday, via ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. The fine has nothing to do with Embiid’s ejection against the San Antonio Spurs on […]

The Washington Wizards performed well from top to bottom in their 113-110 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, but Jordan Poole stole the headlines with his game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds. The former NBA champion’s heroic shot is his latest highlight amid a career year, and his teammates can’t say enough about […]

The Golden State Warriors are slowly transitioning into their new era, with young players like Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, and Trayce Jackson-Davis developing as Steph Curry and Draymond Green play out their last few seasons. However, that transition can be bumpy at times, which is why Podziemski was extra careful to avoid any possible drama […]

Traditionally, Thanksgiving is an NFL holiday, while Christmas is an NBA holiday. This year, though, the NFL took both, and Paul George and Jrue Holiday aren’t feeling it. George and Holiday spoke about it on PG’s show “Podcast P,” presented by Wave Sports and Entertainment. PG: "[Christmas] will always be NBA's Day…. There’s just something […]

Some players have played for one team for so long that it’s hard to imagine them anywhere else, and Alex Bregman fits that bill. The two-time All-Star has been with the Houston Astros since 2016, but there’s a chance the team won’t re-sign him this offseason. Bregman’s agent Scott Boras threw shade at the organization […]

It’s one thing to entertain fans with highlight-reel plays in professional basketball games, but the Washington Wizards and Mystics have a deeper mission. Through their parent company Monumental Sports and Entertainment, both organizations are sponsoring a local hoops league in a community that needs it most. Monumental provided funding to a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization […]

Although Notre Dame football is game-planning for No. 2 Georgia in Wednesday’s College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinal, it’s still loading up for next season as well. The No. 7 Fighting Irish landed Virginia wideout Malachi Fields in the transfer portal on Monday, via On3’s Pete Nakos. The senior led the Cavaliers with 55 catches for […]

While it seemed like former Baltimore Ravens wideout Diontae Johnson might be done for the season after getting waived by the team, Tank Dell’s season-ending injury on Sunday changed his fortunes. The Houston Texans claimed Johnson on waivers Monday just before they play the Ravens on Christmas Day, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It may be […]

After a two-month search, the Washington Mystics have picked their new leaders. Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger announced the hiring of NBA senior vice president and head of player development Jamila Wideman as general manager and former Chicago Sky assistant Sydney Johnson as head coach on Monday. Winger released a statement, via Mystics PR. “Jamila’s […]

The first round of the College Football Playoff (CFP) was full of lopsided victories, but Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith was easily one of its biggest standouts. The freshman wideout caught six passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns against No. 9 Tennessee in his CFP debut, prompting fans to freak out on social media. […]

NBA referees are known for being strict with their whistles nowadays, but there was an unprecedented development during the New York Knicks’ 104-93 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. The Pelicans were called for a technical foul, but it wasn’t on a player or coach. Instead, New Orleans’ towel guy was the […]

The Heat looked like they were on their way to an easy win when they took a 106-84 lead into the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Then, the Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner-less Magic did the unthinkable. Orlando outscored Miami 37-8 in the fourth quarter to secure the 121-114 victory. The […]

Basketball fans with courtside or close to courtside tickets have the unique privilege of being in earshot of the players, but a Sacramento Kings fan abused that privilege with LeBron James on Saturday. As a result, the NBA legend uncharacteristically lost his cool. James told the fan to “Sip the f**king beer and shut the […]

The Washington Wizards had a landmark day on Thursday, from start to finish. Not only did the organization release new renderings of upcoming renovations to Capital One Arena, but Bilal Coulibaly delivered one of the best dunks of the young NBA season in the 123-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets. However, No. 2-overall pick Alex […]

The downside of being a top team is that talented backups who don’t get the snaps they deserve will transfer, and that’s exactly what happened to Alabama football on Friday. Former four-star wideout Kendrick Law is jumping ship to Kentucky, via On3. Law had just 10 receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown for the […]

While it was always clear that Juan Soto would go to the highest bidder this offseason, some fans speculated that the New York Yankees’ rumored mistreatment of his family played a role in his decision to leave. However, that was fake news. Soto said “that was a lie,” via ESPN’s Enrique Rojas. “Juan Soto said […]

It’s not easy for smaller fish in the Power 4 to make waves in the transfer portal, but that’s exactly what California football (6-7, 2-6 ACC) did on Friday. Two days after losing 24-13 to No. 24 UNLV in the Art of Sport LA Bowl, the Golden Bears landed ex-Notre Dame cornerback Jaden Mickey, via […]

The Houston Astros thought they had a shiny new infielder in Nolan Arenado, but he blocked the trade that would’ve shipped him out from the St. Louis Cardinals. However, Houston pivoted to free-agent first baseman Christian Walker, who’ll help stabilize its infield. The Astros agreed to a three-year, $60 million deal with Walker on Friday, […]

Unbeaten streaks can’t last forever, and it looked like reality was about to hit Oklahoma basketball in the face on Wednesday night. That was until Jeremiah Fears went Houdini mode. The freshman phenom had a four-point play to take the lead over No. 24 Michigan with 11.5 seconds left, via The Field of 68. JEREMIAH […]

There are few football coaches in the history of planet Earth as revered as Bill Belichick. Naturally, modern NFL legend Rob Gronkowski might be the president of the new North Carolina football head coach’s fan club. Gronkowski predicts greatness for Belichick with the Tar Heels, via ESPN. "He's going to do an awesome job coaching […]

The New York Yankees recently lost one of the greatest hitters ever in Juan Soto, but getting quality players who want to be in the pinstripes long-term is a good way to pivot. Two-time All-Star starting pitcher Max Fried headlines their offseason haul so far, and he’s bought in. Fried opened up about his admiration […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is no stranger to the NBA All-Star Game, as he’s been selected nine times. That’s why the former champion’s criticism of the contest’s new format should raise eyebrows in the hoops world. Davis was transparent about his distaste for it, via FOX Sports’ Melissa Rohlin. “I don’t really like […]

Celebrating and showboating after a nice play have always been a big part of the NBA, and Jordan Poole is especially known for that. However, famed TV personality Stephen A. Smith doesn’t think the Washington Wizards guard has earned the right. Poole won’t stop being himself, though. I asked Jordan Poole how he felt about Stephen […]

It’s common for coaches to bounce around different schools, but Alex Grinch takes it to another level. The former Wisconsin, USC, and Oklahoma defensive coordinator now joins UCF football in the same role. Grinch released a statement on Tuesday, via the program’s website. “I’m honored and excited to join UCF as the defensive coordinator,” said […]

The New York Jets (4-10) had a rare moment of excitement this past Sunday, defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-11) on the road in a 32-25 thriller. Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams rekindled the magic they had in their Green Bay Packers days, but experienced Jets fans won’t fall for the mirage. Rodgers even admitted that […]

While the SEC is college football’s best conference, Auburn football (5-7, 2-6 SEC) is a prime example that not all of its teams are top-notch. The Tigers were one of the conference’s weakest squads in 2024, but their transfer class should improve things next year. Auburn landed USC offensive tackle Mason Murphy in the portal, via […]

It’s getting to the time of year when NFL injuries pile up to the point that makes everyone in the football world’s heads spin. Fans, coaches, players, and executives alike must grapple with an ever-changing landscape as the playoffs approach, with teams pivoting to backups at several key positions. Week 15 was particularly brutal, as […]

While Virginia football (5-7, 3-5 ACC) had a forgettable 2024 campaign, the program has something to look forward to at quarterback. The Cavaliers have already landed one of the country’s top transfers at the position, even over another program that had a better season. North Texas signal-caller Chandler Morris chose Virginia partially because of head […]

Even the NCAA’s top squads can’t keep their teams together nowadays, and Miami football is no exception. While the No. 13 Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2 ACC) are having their best season since 2017, it still wasn’t enough to retain a key offensive piece. Sophomore wide receiver Isaiah Horton will hit the transfer portal, via On3’s Hayes […]

The New York Jets are the football version of an eight-car pileup on the highway. Future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers was supposed to help cure the curse that has burdened the organization for decades, but he only added to it. Rodgers’ Jets tenure is marred by bad luck and disappointment. After the four-time MVP tore […]

Life as a fringe NFL player is unforgiving, and Skylar Thompson has seen both the mountaintop and rock bottom. Just two years after nearly beating the Buffalo Bills with the Miami Dolphins in an AFC Wild Card game, the Kansas State alum is now out of work. Miami waived Thompson on Saturday afternoon, via NFL […]

It’s one thing to be on Ohio State football’s roster, and it’s another to get consistent playing time for the elite program. Redshirt junior wideout Jayden Ballard had trouble with the latter part, which is why he might play for a Buckeye rival next year. Ballard is visiting Wisconsin over the weekend, via 247 Sports’ […]

Arizona Cardinals fans had reason to be worried about Trey McBride leading up to Sunday’s home date with the New England Patriots. However, they can now breathe a sigh of relief. McBride (knee) is off the injury report after being limited in practice throughout the week, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Head coach Jonathan Gannon […]

Losing teams such as the New Orleans Pelicans (5-21) are often sellers at the NBA trade deadline. Not all teams in the cellar become sellers, though. The Pelicans are instead looking to add talent, via ClutchPoins’ Brett Siegel. “Despite being 5-21 this season, the Pelicans are not expected to be major sellers at the trade deadline. […]

The Chicago Bulls (10-15) host the Charlotte Hornets (7-17) Friday night in what should be at least a two-possession win on paper. However, Chicago’s injuries open the door for an upset loss. While Zach Lavine (back) is probable, Nikola Vucevic (illness), Josh Giddey (back), and Patrick Williams (foot) are all questionable, via the NBA injury […]