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After an aggressive offseason in which the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson and Patrick Queen while trading Kenny Pickett, the team made its intentions clear during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Steelers took three offensive linemen with their first four picks, with the only non-lineman being Michigan wideout Roman Wilson. In the later rounds, Pittsburgh […]

Another year, another early postseason exit for the Milwaukee Bucks. Even with the addition of superstar Damian Lillard to bolster the duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, the Bucks failed to advance past the First Round of the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive season despite being the higher seed agin. Milwaukee’s big three […]

Another year, another postseason disappointment for the Milwaukee Bucks. Even with the addition of superstar Damian Lillard, the Bucks failed to advance past the First Round of the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive season despite being the higher seed. Milwaukee’s big three will stay together for at least another two seasons. But with the […]

“Sometimes the best gets are the ones you already have.” That is the phrase used by popular college basketball burner account Trilly Donovan when college basketball players decide to stay with their team for another season. Trilly often uses this slogan for players who exercised their COVID year or guys who decided to forgo the […]

It was an ugly start to the 2024 season for the New York Mets, who were just 1-5 through the first two series. The team has bounced back since then, winning six straight games to get as high as four games above .500 before settling in at 14-14 as April comes to a close. New […]

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2024 NFL Draft in a strong position with 11 picks — including two second-rounders and a pair of third-rounders. The team made a few minor trades up and down, but nothing notable overall in a draft where Green Bay addressed most of its primary needs. We break down all […]

After an aggressive offseason in which the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson and Patrick Queen while trading Kenny Pickett, the team made its intentions clear during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Steelers took three offensive linemen with their first four picks, with the only non-lineman being Michigan wideout Roman Wilson. In the later rounds, Pittsburgh […]

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2024 NFL Draft with a bevy of picks and used them to great effect. The team took Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan in Round 1 to replace David Bakhtiari and Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper to take over for De’Vondre Campbell. While the Packers’ draft was a success overall, […]

After several seasons of mediocrity, the San Francisco Giants became big spenders in the offseason. The team gave big contracts to Gold Glove winner Matt Chapman, Cy Young winner Blake Snell, Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, and power hitter Jorge Soler. The results so far have been mixed. The team is 14-15 and has yet […]

Nothing is guaranteed in sports, and the Arizona Diamondbacks — which reached the World Series in 2023 — have realized that ugly reality in 2024. The NL Champs are just 12-14 to begin the year in the tough NL West as they build on last season’s playoff success. The club is second in MLB in […]

After an 84-78 season and the club’s first non-COVID playoff appearance since its World Series-winning campaign in 2003, the Miami Marlins look like a shadow of the team they were last year. The club is already 6-20 and only spared of the worst record in Major League Baseball thanks to the futility of the Chicago […]

Is there a team in baseball that is better at getting more from less than the Milwaukee Brewers? After winning 92 games a year ago, the club lost two of the best starting pitchers in franchise history — leading most experts to predict a considerable dropoff for the team in 2024. But the Brewers have […]

Last year, the Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA, only to lose in the first round of the playoffs to the Miami Heat. The team looked to overcome those postseason woes in 2023-24, acquiring star point guard Damian Lillard and replacing head coach Mike Budenholzer, with Adrian Griffin. The addition of Lillard […]

Despite a long history of success (albeit, without an NBA title), the Indiana Pacers are in search of their first playoff series victory since the 2013-14 season. That year, a squad composed of Paul George, George Hill, and Roy Hibbert reached the Eastern Conference Finals before losing to the Miami Heat. Since then, Indiana has […]

With March Madness complete and all eyes on the transfer portal and coaching carousel, college basketball fans must also pay attention to which players are entering the NBA Draft. Oregon’s N’Faly Dante and Colorado’s KJ Simpson are among the college basketball stars who helped their NBA Draft chances with strong NCAA Tournament performances. But that […]

In a season where expectations were tempered, the Green Bay Packers impressed even the most optimistic Wisconsin football fans. The team finished the regular season at 9-8, then knocked off the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs before falling just short to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round. […]

In this era of the transfer portal frenzy, adding quality veteran players has become key to winning college basketball games. Defending two-time national champions UConn boasted a pair of transfers — Cam Spencer from Rutgers and Tristan Newton from Eastern Carolina — as their top two scorers this past season plus former Texas A&M guard […]

After years of conservative building and minimal moves, the Pittsburgh Steelers were uncharacteristically aggressive this offseason. The franchise signed former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year, $1.21 million contract, traded for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, dealt former first-round pick Kenny Pickett, released Mitch Trubisky, and let Mason Rudolph walk […]

With transfers happening so frequently in modern basketball, it often feels like more teams are getting hurt by player departures rather than benefitting from transfer portal additions. Usually, it is mid-major programs or teams with coaching changes dealing with the fall-out of max-exoduses. But the portal has not discriminated when handing out the damage this […]

In this era of the transfer portal frenzy, adding quality veteran players has become key to winning college basketball games. Defending two-time national champions UConn boasted a pair of transfers — Cam Spencer from Rutgers and Tristan Newton from Eastern Carolina — as their top two scorers this past season. Meanwhile, Kansas had two players […]

With so much focus on NIL and the transfer portal, it is easy to forget that college basketball head coaches are switching teams at a similar rate to the players. 62 Division I programs have already moved on from their previous head coach this offseason — perhaps none more high-profile than John Calipari’s move to […]

It has been a busy few days for the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball program, which has seen numerous players join and leave the team. Head coach Rodney Terry brought in Indiana State transfers Julian Larry and Jayson Kent plus Arkansas guard Tramon Mark. But these additions also caused the talented duo of Tyrese Hunter and […]

In this era of the transfer portal frenzy, adding quality veteran players has become key to winning college basketball games. Defending two-time national champions UConn boasted a pair of transfers — Cam Spencer from Rutgers and Tristan Newton from Eastern Carolina — as their top two scorers this past season plus former Texas A&M guard […]

Following a disappointing 71-91 season, the St. Louis Cardinals look to reverse their fortunes in 2024. The club rehauled its starting rotation, adding Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Sonny Gray in free agency to highlight a busy offseason. The results have been mixed so far. St. Louis is 7-9 thus far but find themselves in […]

After years of conservative building and minimal moves, the Pittsburgh Steelers were uncharacteristically aggressive this offseason. The franchise signed former Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year, $1.21 million contract, traded for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, dealt away former first-round pick Kenny Pickett, released Mitch Trubisky, and let Mason Rudolph walk in free […]

With March Madness complete and all eyes on the transfer portal and coaching carousel, college basketball fans must also pay attention to which players are entering the NBA Draft. Indiana’s Kel’el Ware and Duke’s Jared McCain are among the players who have already terminated their college eligibility to go pro. Who will join them? Here […]

According to Verbal Commits, more than 1,600 Division I players have entered the transfer portal this year — nearly 30% of all DI men’s college basketball players. But even with so much player movement, some individuals still manage to draw attention when their name hits the portal. One such recent player was Wisconsin wing AJ […]

According to Verbal Commits, more than 1,600 Division I players have entered the transfer portal this year — nearly 30% of all DI men’s college basketball players. But even with so much player movement, some individuals still manage to draw attention when their name hits the portal. One such recent player was Utah State big […]

With the NCAA Tournament complete, it is time to focus on the action in the transfer portal. Top players like Tucker DeVries (Drake to West Virginia) and Zeke Mayo (South Dakota State to Kansas) have already committed, while Wisconsin’s AJ Storr and Utah State’s Great Osobor are still in the portal. As we start to […]

After an exciting five-month campaign, the college basketball season is unfortunately over. UConn defeated Purdue in the National Championship game to win its second consecutive national title as the nation was treated to an intriguing battle on the court. The conclusion of the tourney now means a plethora of awards to pour over, the most […]

After fading down the stretch in 2023, the Chicago Cubs look to establish themselves as a true NL Central contender in 2024. The core of the 2023 squad is still together, with the additions of manager Craig Counsell and Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga to offset the loss of right-hander Marcus Stroman. The club is 6-4 […]

In a competitive AL East — possibly the best division in baseball — the Toronto Blue Jays have an uphill climb in 2024. Despite multiple 90-win years and a trio of playoff appearances, the Blue Jays have finished better than third in the AL East just once in the last seven seasons. They have also […]

The college basketball season ends on Monday night, but not before it gives the people the National Championship game they deserve: UConn versus Purdue. The Huskies and the Boilermakers have been two of the best teams in the country this season, with both staying in the top 10 of the AP Poll for the entirety […]

The college basketball season ends on Monday night, but not before it gives the people the National Championship game they deserve: UConn versus Purdue. The Huskies and the Boilermakers have been two of the best teams in the country this season, with both staying in the top 10 of the AP Poll for the entirety […]

The Houston Astros nearly made it to the World Series for the third straight time in 2023, narrowly falling four games to three to the Texas Rangers in the ALCS. With expectations still high for the reigning AL West champs in 2024, Houston has not started the season convincingly. Despite a surprising no-hitter from Ronel […]

Coming off a disappointing 71-91 season, the St. Louis Cardinals looked to reverse their fortunes in 2024. The club rehauled its starting rotation, adding Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Sonny Gray in free agency to highlight a busy offseason. The results have been mixed so far. STL is 4-4 with an even run difference through […]

Coming off a Sweet Sixteen berth and a pair of Elite Eight appearances before that, the the Arkansas Razorbacks were poised for another strong season in head coach Eric Musselman’s fifth year. Instead, a transfer-heavy team never quite jelled, and the Razorbacks finished with a losing record for the first time since 2009-10. A challenging […]

Every year, the NCAA Tournament proves to be impossible to predict. Alabama’s Final Four run is not as shocking as NC State making it to the National Semifinals. But considering the Rolling Tide’s slide were entering March and the team’s noticeable defensive shortcomings, Nate Oats’ team was far from a popular Final Four pick. Bama […]

Win four games. That is the simple task that stands between the 68 NCAA Tournament teams (add an extra game for the play-in squads) and the Final Four. NC State has achieved that and is the fourth double-digit seed to reach the Final Four in the last eight tournaments. In fact, the Wolfpack have won […]