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It’s no secret that Doc Rivers’ future with the Philadelphia 76ers is in jeopardy. Many fans have scrutinized the head coach’s inability to adjust in dire game-time situations. However, even if the Sixers move on from Rivers, it doesn’t sound like he’ll be unemployed for long. Rumor has it that both the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The New Orleans Saints have stayed busy this offseason, but haven’t made a blockbuster free agency move just yet. However, this could change very quickly. Free agent Tyrann Mathieu recently visited the Saints’ facility during a family visit in New Orleans. NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the news Tuesday morning. According to his tweet, this […]

Universal Champion Roman Reigns is set to take on WWE Champion Brock Lesnar in Wrestle Mania 38’s headlining event Sunday night. Amid his success, Reigns discussed the hard work of UFC fighters Jake and Logan Paul. The WWE superstar sat down for an exclusive interview with TMZ ahead of Wrestle Mania 38. TMZ shared bits […]

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the talk of the town in Ann Arbor, Michigan Saturday afternoon. Kaepernick hosted a throwing exhibition for 2022 NFL Draft prospects and stole the spotlight with his super-polished, long-range throws. The quarterback put on a show for the NFL scouts in attendance. However, they weren’t the only ones focused […]

Colin Kaepernick has spent recent weeks attempting to work his way back into the NFL. Most recently, there were talks about him potentially joining the Seattle Seahawks, but nothing came to fruition. In early April, Kaepernick is still a free agent and looking for an NFL contract. Kaepernick was an honorary captain at the Michigan […]

Former MLB player Milton Bradley is in more legal trouble. According to TMZ, Bradley’s wife Rachel accused him of threatening to kill her. The news outlet obtained information through Rachel’s recent court documents. In the documents, she requested full custody of their son, child support, and a temporary restraining order from her husband. The threat […]

The New York Mets could be starting off the season extremely shorthanded. News broke Friday that Jacob DeGrom could miss up to four weeks with a stress reaction on his scapula. Now, Max Scherzer is on the Mets’ injured list. The pitcher suffered a minor hamstring injury ahead of the MLB regular season, and it’s […]

The New York Knicks are finishing up a lackluster season, with a current record of 34-43. Sitting at 12th in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are officially out of playoff contention. Now, many are questioning head coach Tom Thibodeau’s choices when it comes to the Knicks’ starting five, specifically his decisions at point guard. Alec […]

The New Orleans Pelicans earned a hard-fought win against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night. Their win secured a full regular-season sweep against LeBron James and company, a very impressive feat. Following the game in Los Angeles, Kendrick Perkins tweeted his admiration towards the Pelicans and their tenacity and unwavering success over the Lakers. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another brutal loss Friday night. They fell 114-111 to the New Orleans Pelicans in their first home game since March 23. After the loss, a member of the media asked Russell Westbrook about the impact that Lakers fans have on games. The point guard basically said that there’s no difference […]

Hope Solo, former US women’s soccer star, was arrested Thursday, per to Sports Illustrated. Solo is facing multiple charges including resisting arrest, misdemeanor child abuse, and DWI. The news was first reported by TMZ. According to the news outlet, Solo was pulled over and taken into custody in a Walmart parking lot in Winston-Salem, North […]

Colin Kaepernick has been trying to work his way back into the NFL for quite some time now. He has advertised his skills and talked to multiple teams, but nothing has come to fruition. However, Kaepernick has a chance to show the league some prime potential Saturday at Michigan’s upcoming spring game. The quarterback will […]

The Chicago White Sox are already heading into the beginning of the 2022 MLB season with injuries. Most recently, Garrett Crochet suffered a season-ending elbow injury. According to a preliminary MRI reading, he is expected to need Tommy John surgery. MLB columnist Bob Nightengale tweeted the news Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, the #WhiteSox expect high-powered reliever […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the front runners in the NBA regular season MVP race. Giannis, along with Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, is one of the most discussed candidates for the award. Despite his dominating performance in recent years, former NBA player and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick put other players […]

In August of 2021, Kyle Lowry left his longtime team, the Toronto Raptors, for the Miami Heat. He was a part of a sign-and-trade between the Heat and the Raptors in which Toronto received Goran Dragić and Precious Achiuwa. Less than a month later, Lowry wrote “For My Toronto Family,” one of the latest pieces […]

The Butler Bulldogs had a lackluster season, to say the least. They finished 9th in the Big East with a well below .500 record of 14-19. Over three weeks after the end of the season, Butler announced that head coach LaVall Jordan was fired. Basketball analyst Jeff Goodman tweeted the news Friday morning, emphasizing why […]

The Boston Celtics are prime candidates for this year’s NBA Finals title. The team is third in the Eastern Conference with a winning record of 47-30. If the playoffs started today, the third seed Celtics would take on the sixth seed Toronto Raptors. This is according to a regularly updated hypothetical bracket on the NBA’s […]

The Oklahoma Sooners’ Spring Game is less than a month away. This year, the game includes a special tribute to former Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield. Oklahoma Football tweeted the news Thursday afternoon. 𝑩𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒛𝒆.@bakermayfield's Heisman statue dedication set for halftime of the Spring Game! Details ➡️ https://t.co/k2LX0TZFSv | #PackThePalace pic.twitter.com/KJEnYIGrXN — Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have three first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. This is the most of any team in the first round, giving the Eagles a ton of leverage. With great power comes great responsibility, and Howie Roseman knows this more than anyone. He has had his fair share of draft busts, and now […]

The Denver Nuggets are working to improve their 46-31 record to secure a solid spot in the playoffs. They did just that in a huge Wednesday night win over the Indiana Pacers. The team has suffered from multiple late-season injuries, including JaMychal Green’s recent wrist injury. It was unclear whether or not Green was playing […]

The blockbuster trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers was arguably the biggest of the season. Ben Simmons wanted out of Philadelphia, and James Harden wanted out of New York. It was a win-win situation all around. However, Kevin Durant doesn’t think of it like that. He recently revealed to The Ringer that […]

Wednesday night, Bruce Arians announced that he was retiring from his position as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Arians will continue his career with the team as a member of its front office and Todd Bowles will fill the head coaching vacancy. The Buccaneers held an introductory press conference for Bowles as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have spent the better part of a decade in a giant rebuild. The roster reconstruction, also known as “The Process,” is centered around Joel Embiid and the team’s journey to a championship title. Embiid has been a part of “The Process” since the Sixers drafted him third overall in 2014. In the […]

Antonio Brown is arguably the best wide receiver left on the market for the 2022 NFL Free Agency. The star recently opened up about his ankle injury from this past season and told TMZ that he isn’t planning on having surgery unless he finds commitment from a team. “I need to get my ankle fixed, […]

Along with the rest of the league, the Houston Astros are anxiously awaiting the start of the MLB season. The Astros season officially begins on April 7, when the team kicks off a nine-game road trip against the Los Angeles Angels. Wednesday afternoon, news broke that Framber Valdez will be the Astros’ opening day starting […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have their hearts set on Jalen Hurts as the face of the franchise. Members of the front office, as well as head coach Nick Sirianni, have vowed their allegiance to the young quarterback numerous times this offseason. To Hurts’ doubters’ chagrin, he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, the 23-year-old has big […]

Allexis Holmes, the former wife of Richaun Holmes, accused the Sacramento Kings center of domestic violence towards her and their son. She spoke to the Sacramento Bee about her experience last Thursday. According to the Bee’s article, Allexis is suing her ex-husband in custody and domestic violence cases and filing a restraining order against him. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a few free agency moves this offseason, but the Birds will make their biggest splash in the 2022 NFL Draft. Philadelphia has three first-round picks this year, giving the team a huge opportunity to kick its rebuild into high gear. The Eagles have the 15th, 16th, and 19th overall picks, and […]

The Dallas Cowboys had many quality options with the fourth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. The prospects were promising and some are even Super Bowl champions. This includes Jalen Ramsey, who says that he was supposed to be a lock for the Cowboys’ first-round pick if he was still available. JPA Football tweeted […]

The Boston Bruins suffered a tough loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it cost one player more than just a win. The NHL fined Taylor Hall $5,000 for his sucker punch on Ilya Lyubushkin Tuesday night. NHL Player Safety tweeted the news Wednesday morning. Boston’s Taylor Hall has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under […]

The Cleveland Browns came out on top following a long battle for quarterback Deshaun Watson. However, the organization came out of the fight with bad blood within its own walls. Baker Mayfield requested to be traded from the team, Cleveland denied his request, and now, GM Andrew Berry is using the abundance of quarterbacks to […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a lackluster season, finishing last in the AFC North with a below .500 record of 8-9. Despite the team’s lack of success, the Ravens extended longtime head coach John Harbaugh’s contract. The deal, according to team owner Steve Bisciotti, extended Harbaugh’s contract three more years through 2025. The Athletic senior staff […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been down on their luck recently. The team is 10th in the Western Conference with a deep losing record of 31-43. Now, rumor has it that former LA star Pau Gasol is returning, but not to help the Lakers in their late-season drought. The center recently said that he is […]

At the beginning of the offseason, most people expected the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire one or two veteran quarterbacks through trades and free agency. Then, when it came time for the draft, people expected the Birds to focus on strengthening and bringing youth to the defensive line. So far, Howie Roseman and the Eagles have […]

The Los Angeles Rams were the winners of Super Bowl LVI, but that isn’t enough for Sean McVay. The head coach contemplated retirement but ultimately decided that he belongs on the sidelines (or, as he usually does, attempting to cross onto the field). Meanwhile, legendary quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL this […]

Like the rest of the league, the Arizona Diamondbacks are finding their groove in 2022 MLB Spring Training. While preparing for the upcoming season, the Diamondbacks are also focused on keeping franchise star Ketel Marte for the long haul. The center fielder is going to be a free agent following the 2022 season unless the […]

The Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set for Sunday afternoon. However, the has been a lot of controversy surrounding the upcoming race. On Friday, news broke that a terror attack caused a missile to strike at an Aramco facility 12 miles away from the Jeddah circuit. Formula 1 decided to continue with the […]

The Golden State Warriors have gone 1-3 since Stephen Curry became unavailable. The star sprained ligaments in his left foot in a collision with Boston Celtic’s Marcus Smart last Wednesday. The next day, the team announced that they would reevaluate Curry’s injury in two weeks. On Saturday, ten days after the injury, Warriors head coach […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring a bunch of players to improve the team’s defense. Haasan Reddick, formerly a linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, penned a deal with the Birds earlier this month. The Eagles also re-signed defensive end Derek Barnett and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox. Most recently, Philadelphia acquired linebacker Kyzir White, a free agent […]