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The Duke Blue Devils picked up their biggest win of the Mike Krzyzewski farewell tour on Friday night when they stunned No. 1 Gonzaga 84-81. Coach K has plans to retire at the end of this season, which has been one of the main talking points regarding Duke’s season, but it seems he’s not the […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to exit the rebuild stage and make strides towards contending for the playoffs in 2022, and they just took a huge step towards accomplishing that goal. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Rangers have successfully landed one of the biggest names on the open market. Passan reports that the Rangers […]

The Minnesota Twins may not be pushing for a World Series anytime soon, but that isn’t stopping the organization from locking down some key pieces. The Twins made a big splash on Sunday, tying down star center fielder Byron Buxton on a brand new contract. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Buxton’s deal with the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals delivered one of their biggest wins over the Pittsburgh Steelers in franchise history on Sunday, 41-10. The all-out domination of their rivals, led by offensive superstars Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon and Tee Higgins, sees Cincinnati improve to 7-4 on the season, just half a game behind the division-leading Ravens. Joe Mixon was […]

The Los Angeles Kings‘ 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators will be marred by the wild incident which occurred during the third period. Kings’ winger Brendan Lemieux and Senators winger Brad Tkachuk were involved in a grapple late in the game. All appeared to be normal until Tkachuk emerged from the tussle with a bloodied-up […]

The San Jose Sharks have been without Evander Kane for the entire NHL season thus far, and it looks as if they’ll continue on without the 30-year-old for the foreseeable future. According to CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal, the Sharks are placing the suspended winger on waivers as they actively seek a trade partner for Kane. Evander […]

After sitting out for the first quarter of the season, Houston Rockets veteran point guard John Wall has reportedly informed the team he wants to return to the rotation. That’s all good and well, but it appears the two sides are at odds over Wall’s prospective role on the team. According to Shams Charania of The […]

As MLB Free Agency begins to heat up, one of the most sought-after players on the market has been star pitcher Kevin Gausman. The free-agent right-hander had a phenomenal season with the San Francisco Giants in 2021, and if all goes to plan he’ll be back in the Bay Area in 2022. Per MLB insider […]

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers enjoyed one of the most thrilling NBA Finals rivalries in recent memory, but it seems there’s plenty of love between the coaches of those squads. According to NBA reporter Mark Medina, former Cavs boss Tyronn Lue, who is currently the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, was […]

After a disastrous campaign in 2021, the Florida Gators made the decision to part ways with head coach Dan Mullen. Mullen was let go a week ago, and it looks as if the university has identified the man who will step up to the plate next. According to college football insider Bruce Feldman, the Gators […]

The New York Yankees were hyperactive at the 2021 trade deadline, making multiple moves to bring in some key players such as Anthony Rizzo, Andrew Heaney, and, of course, Joey Gallo. Well, there’s a real chance that not a single one of those three will be in New York in 2022. According to Metsmerized’s Michael […]

The Houston Texans are looking to make it back-to-back wins when they host the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. The clash between two of the league’s most dismal franchises doesn’t offer much intrigue, but one notable talking point will be the absence of a marquee Texans’ defender. According to MySportsUpdate’s Ari Meirov, Texans starting […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has been out of commission since Week 7 when he suffered a knee injury, but the rookie figures to be back in the fold in Week 12 against the Houston Texans. Speaking to the media about the rookie quarterback’s development, veteran running back Ty Johnson opted for a rather […]

Marcus Stroman will be one of the more sought-after pitchers in free agency this offseason, and it seems as if his market is beginning to take shape. According to Tim Dierkes of MLBTradeRumors, there are five teams at the forefront of Stroman’s market, so if the New York Mets are hoping to bring him back […]

The UConn Huskies edged out a double-overtime win against the Auburn Tigers on Wednesday in their Quarterfinals matchup of the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis mid-season tournament. The thrilling matchup went back and forth to the bitter end, but Uconn emerged victoriously. It wasn’t without a significant scare, however. Huskies forward Isaiah Whaley collapsed […]

Despite all signs indicating rookie quarterback Trey Lance will be the future under center in San Francisco, Kyle Shanahan has continued to string the Jimmy Garoppolo debacle along. He only furthered the speculation on Wednesday when he hinted at Garoppolo’s future with the 49ers. Per 49ers Webzone, Shanahan remained adamant when talking to the press […]

The Los Angeles Rams made the move to bring wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to town following his release from the Cleveland Browns. Beckham debuted for his new team in Week 10, and LA had a Bye in Week 11, during which OBJ had a chance to get more familiar with the offense. With a […]

The Minnesota Twins made the decision to part ways with fan-favorite infielder Willians Astudillo. The roster move comes following video footage of his involvement in an absurd brawl in the Venezuelan Winter League. Astudillo was a major contributor to the brawl that took place during the LVBP game between his Caribes de Anzoantagui and the […]

The New Orleans Saints will be down a key member of the backfield on Thanksgiving for their key matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Star running back Alvin Kamara has been fighting to get back in time for the Week 12 matchup after spending the past few weeks on the shelf with a knee injury, but […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is embroiled in a scandal he wants absolutely no part of, and it’s all about his ashy legs. After a photo of the incredibly dry skin on his leg went viral, just about everyone has weighed in on the superstar’s lack of a moisturizing routine. After making a joke himself […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a difficult matchup with the Golden State Warriors on the slate for what should be an intriguing inter-conference battle on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Warriors prediction and pick. The Chase Center will play host to the 76ers on Wednesday, and the surging […]

The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Indianapolis to face the Indiana Pacers in an inter-conference battle on Wednesday night. We’re back with our NBA odds series to make a Lakers-Pacers prediction and pick. The Pacers host the Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday night. LeBron James will be back for the Lakers after missing Tuesday […]

Michigan State took on Loyola-Chicago in one of the exciting early matchups on Wednesday’s college basketball slate. The Spartans edged out a win over the Ramblers, 63-61, but the performance from Loyola, more notably their head coach, caught the attention of one Michigan State alum. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green tweeted about the tight […]

The Boston Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference showdown on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Celtics prediction and pick. Both the Celtics and Nets enter Wednesday’s clash enjoying three-game win streaks. Boston is coming off wins against the Lakers, Thunder, and Rockets, and will […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to shore up the wide receivers room, and they’re exploring veteran options in order to achieve that goal. The team added former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess to the practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The #49ers are signing veteran WR Devin Funchess to […]

The New York Giants made the easy decision to fire offensive coordinator Jason Garrett on Tuesday following an embarrassing Monday Night Football performance from the offense. Just about everyone weighed in on the news, but former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant’s response was the most brutal of all. Bryant tweeted out his reaction, and […]

Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin ripped into wide receiver Amari Cooper for not being vaccinated on Tuesday after Cooper was forced to miss Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Speaking to TMZ, Irvin bashed Cooper’s decision to remain unvaccinated. “Are you joking? I got a guy named Cedrick Wilson catching passes who makes $2 […]

Many teams will be in play for coveted free agent pitcher Clayton Kershaw this offseason, and as the open market begins to heat up, his market is beginning to take shape. One team is already reported to have made contact with Kershaw, and they may be looking to utilize their hometown connection to bring him […]

Waiving Adrian Peterson wasn’t the only notable move the Tennessee Titans made on Tuesday. In addition to parting ways with the veteran running back, the Titans offered a lifeline to another veteran offensive talent. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Titans have added wide receiver Golden Tate to their practice squad, providing some depth […]

The Tennessee Titans brought Adrian Peterson aboard in hopes he could provide cover for the injured Derrick Henry. It seems that the experiment has come to a close, however. NFL insider Mike Garafolo reports that the Titans have waived the veteran running back, who spent just three games with the team. The #Titans waived RB […]

Arizona Cardinals star J.J. Watt has showcased his good nature as a human being on countless occasions, never shying away from the chance to extend a helping hand to those in need. After the tragedy in Waukesha, Wisconsin on Sunday, during which five people were killed and 48 more were injured after a driver struck […]

The Chicago White Sox are widely expected to trade veteran closer Craig Kimbrel this season, and their latest free agency maneuver is another sign that the right-hander will be moved at some point in the near future. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the White Sox are in the process of finalizing a three-year contract […]

Eric Ebron hasn’t played too much of a role for the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ offense in 2021, and now the veteran tight end could be set for an extended absence. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Ebron is expected to undergo knee surgery, which would force him to miss multiple weeks. Fowler notes that the 28-year-old is […]

An Illinois high school has issued an apology to Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy after “Fire Nagy” chants erupted from the crowd during the football team’s game this weekend, according to TMZ. Nagy’s son is the quarterback for the Lake Forest high school football team, who were playing against Cary-Grove. After the head coach […]

The Chicago Bears are mired by a brutal slump, and that could see head coach Matt Nagy tossed to the wayside. Recent rumors suggest that the Bears could be considering firing Nagy following Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Detroit Lions. During his media session, Bears quarterback Andy Dalton, who will be starting in place […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost three straight games following their defeat against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The team has slipped to 5-5 after their hot start and is now in third place in the AFC West. For fans looking for someone to blame for the team’s struggles, Derek Carr has your answer. Per […]

If there’s one thing Kyle Kuzma has been consistent in throughout his NBA career, it’s his questionable fashion choices. Love them or hate them, Kuzma knows how to capture the room with an outfit. The Wizards star brought his style game to a whole new level on Monday night ahead of the team’s clash against […]

The San Francisco Giants are fresh off one of their best seasons in recent history and will be looking to repeat their success in 2022. In order to achieve that, they’ll need to address the rotation. Entering Monday, the only starting pitcher the Giants had under contract was Logan Webb. Well, they did just that […]

The Los Angeles Angels made one of the first big moves in MLB free agency, signing former Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard to a one-year deal. They followed that up with another raid of the Mets on Monday. According to Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher, the Halos reached an agreement on a two-year deal with star […]