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The New Orleans Saints and several other teams have their eyes on Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady as they search for their new head coach. However, Bills (13-4) quarterback Josh Allen would hate to see him go. The three-time Pro Bowler opened up about Brady’s impact on Buffalo, via NBC New Orleans’ Fletcher Mackel. […]

The NFL is still planning to hold the Los Angeles Rams-Minnesota Vikings NFC Wild Card game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday night after the LA fires. However, there is a contingency plan, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “The NFL’s priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community,” the league stated. “We […]

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery was “out indefinitely” after injuring his MCL against the Buffalo Bills on December 15. Luckily, the 27-year-old avoided surgery and could be available for the NFC Divisional round. Detroit head coach Dan Campbell “expects” Montgomery to play, via Lions insider Tim Twentyman. Montgomery’s return is crucial for the team, […]

Not only did Kansas State football (9-4, 5-4 Big 12) end its season on a high note with a 44-41 Rate Bowl win over Rutgers, but it’s also cooking in the transfer portal. That continued on Tuesday, as the Wildcats landed EDGE Jayshawn Ross out of Alabama, via On3. The 6-foot-4, 239-pounder was a true […]

Another disappointing season for the Chicago Bears (5-12) is in the books, and their fans have run out of patience. That’s why the Chicago faithful chanted “sell the team” after their 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. Bears chairperson George McCaskey admitted that the fans have a right to be mad, via […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both on the injury report, with both listed as probable, via the NBA. James is dealing with a left foot injury after scoring 21 points with 13 rebounds and nine assists in Sunday’s 119-115 loss to the Houston […]

It’s been a year and a half since the Washington Wizards traded Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, so why bring it up now? While the trade itself is old news, the story is still developing and will continue to for years to come. Beal was benched ahead of the Suns’ (16-18) matchup with the Philadelphia […]

Draft positioning aside, losing twice in a row to the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) without Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) isn’t ideal from a competitive standpoint. However, Kyle Kuzma, Jared Butler, and Alex Sarr should all give the Washington Wizards’ fanbase hope. Butler had quite the weekend, scoring 17 points (6-of-12 FG, 1-of-3 […]

The Chicago Bulls had one of their best days in awhile on Saturday, upsetting the New York Knicks 139-126 after honoring club legend Derrick Rose pregame. Zach Lavine “understood the assignment,” as the kids say, with his tunnel outfit. Zach LaVine arrives in a familiar jersey on D-Rose Night 🌹 📸 via @chicagobulls pic.twitter.com/yBLvG5H0rj — […]

The Denver Nuggets had a wonderful Saturday night. Not only did they get a 122-111 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs, but Russell Westbrook passed former Nugget Alex English for 22nd all-time on the NBA scoring list. Russell Westbrook is now 22nd All-Time on the NBA scoring list with this bucket 👍pic.twitter.com/3UqOfsojBe — Nuggets […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t winning as much as they want, but at least Anthony Edwards is amazing. The 23-year-old broke his single-game career-high with 53 points (16-of-31 FG, 10-of-15 3Pt) in their 119-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards knocks down his 10th three for 51 points, tying a career-high 🐜pic.twitter.com/j4fPq11Koy […]

The Cincinnati Bengals can’t afford to lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. Luckily, they have Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase to lift them out of trouble. The All-Pro duo hooked up for a 12-yard touchdown to open the scoring in Pittsburgh, via ESPN. Just. Like. That. Burrow and Ja'Marr start off the scoring […]

Saturday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers has been one to forget for the Brooklyn Nets. Not only are they down 107-86 as of this writing, but veteran guard D’Angelo Russell has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a right shin contusion, via ClutchPoints’ Erik Slater. Russell finished with five points […]

The New York Knicks face the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road Friday night in one of their most challenging matchups of the season thus far. Jalen Brunson is on the injury report along with Miles McBride, with both players listed as questionable, via the NBA. Brunson has right calf tightness, while McBride is dealing […]

The NBA is a tough business, and the New York Knicks were reminded of that when Isaiah Hartenstein left them for the Oklahoma City Thunder this past offseason. Josh Hart, though, has no ill will toward the seven-footer. Hart gushed about Hartenstein’s character and play style ahead of Friday night’s Knicks-Thunder matchup, via The New […]

It’s one thing to get blown out by Ohio State 41-21 in the CFP, and it’s another to also lose a 5-star quarterback signee in the same week. That’s what happened to Oregon football, as Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is excepted to enter the transfer portal, via 247 Sports’ Brandon Huffman. The Hawaii native flipped from Cal […]

The NBA GOAT debate has primarily been between Michael Jordan and LeBron James for years, and Thursday night was a reminder why. The latter legend tied Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history (562) with his 38-point masterpiece in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Lakers coach JJ […]

Don’t look now, but the Washington Wizards are 3-4 over their last seven games after starting 3-21. Jordan Poole and Alex Sarr are both big reasons why, and Wizards fans aren’t being shy about it on social media. “Who got the Jordan Poole and Alex Sarr apology forms 😂” @Domo8186 tweeted. “We gotta give Jordan […]

It’s one thing to lose, and it’s another thing to get embarrassed the way that Oregon Football did in the CFP Quarterfinal on Wednesday. The No. 1 Ducks lost 41-21 to Ohio State, and their fanbase’s anger is reaching unprecedented levels. Fans are using GIFS, videos, and everything in between to voice their displeasure, such […]

The Rose Bowl was projected to be close this year, but Ohio State football had other ideas. The No. 6 Buckeyes dismantled Oregon 41-21 in Pasadena, California, executing a textbook revenge win. Ohio State’s social media team was petty after the decisive victory on X, formerly known as “Twitter.” The Ducks came for the 🌹 […]

The New York Knicks and Utah Jazz are currently facing off at Madison Square Garden to start off 2025, but many local Knicks fans can’t watch the game. Optimum and MSG Networks’ joint deal expired on Wednesday, which means that fans subscribed to Optimum will no longer get the channel that broadcasts the Knicks, New […]

2025 started on an unfortunate note when a man drove a truck into a large crowd in New Orleans early on Wednesday morning, killing 15 people. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson sounded off on social media after the tragedy. “Praying for our city and those impacted by the tragic events that took place early this […]

It’s no surprise that LeBron James is on the cusp of making NBA history, as he seems to do it every other week nowadays. However, former NBA coach George Karl isn’t impressed with “The King.” Karl responded “Who cares” to a SportsCenter post about James becoming the first person to ever play an NBA game […]

College hoops has already had tons of upsets this season, with none more electrifying than West Virginia’s 62-61 road victory over Kansas basketball on Tuesday. However, the No. 7 Jayhawks could have avoided it by taking a timeout and running a proper play with 1.8 seconds left. Instead, Bill Self pocketed his timeout and had […]

It’s common for opposing players to taunt each other, but South Carolina football got trolled by the opposing head coach in Tuesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Illinois sideline boss Bret Bielema taunted Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer in one of the most unusual contexts a sports fan will ever see, via @nocontextcfb on X, formerly known […]

It’s not a stretch to say that Kyle Kuzma is one of the most polarizing players in recent Washington Wizards history. That’s why the former NBA champion was booed by the home crowd when he checked in off the bench in Washington’s 126-106 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night, his first appearance […]

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are sitting pretty at 13-3, locked into the AFC’s second seed. However, Allen will start against the New England Patriots on Sunday despite the team having nothing to play for, via The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. “Bills HC Sean McDermott said Josh Allen will start Sunday’s game vs. the […]

The New York Yankees are linked to what feels like every talented MLB player most offseasons as the big-market club is known for making splashy moves. However, Nolan Arenado and Alex Bregman are two names that Yankee fans can forget about. New York isn’t interested in either player, via MLB Network insider Joel Sherman. "I […]

After seeing a two-way contract player like Justin Champagnie lead the Washington Wizards with 31 points on 13-of-15 shooting (5-of-6 3Pt) with 10 rebounds in Saturday night’s 136-132 overtime loss to the New York Knicks, it’s hard not to wonder what other hidden gems the organization may have. While other two-way players like Johnny Davis […]

Washington Wizards fans have had to endure plenty of losses in recent years, but that helps them appreciate the little things. For example, Jordan Poole’s game-winning three-pointer against the Charlotte Hornets had Capital One Arena rocking on Thursday night, and team owner Ted Leonsis took notice. Leonsis shouted out the Wizards fans who went to […]

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 […]