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The Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans are still in a honeymoon period, enjoying the fruits of Shohei Ohtani’s incredible game on Thursday night. In that unforgettable 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins, he became the founding member of the 50-50 club, becoming the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit 50 home […]

Ahead of the the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 3 contest against the Carolina Panthers, it was announced the team will be without defensive end Malcolm Koonce for the rest of the 2024 NFL season, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. He suffered a knee injury during practice. A 2021 third-round draft pick out of the University […]

Shane Beamer and South Carolina football had been excited about LaNorris Sellers’ upside. Unfortunately, an ankle injury to the starting quarterback is pushing the Gamecocks to start Robby Ashford vs. the Akron Zips on Saturday. Sellers left last week’s game against the LSU Tigers just before halftime and did not return. He did not fully […]

Just days before the first day of training camp, the Brooklyn Nets will have their star guard Ben Simmons, even if he isn’t a perfect fit for this roster,  fully available with no restrictions to begin training camp on Tuesday, October 1. Simmons’ agent Bernie Lee confirmed the training camp news with NBA insider Chris […]

Just two games into the 2024 NFL season, Los Angeles Chargers EDGE Joey Bosa is already impressed with rookie offensive tackle Joe Alt. Bosa was on the Green Light Podcast with Chris Long and praised Alt’s first career game against All-Pro stud Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders. “I think it was a huge […]

The 2024 WNBA regular season concluded Thursday night, and the playoffs are scheduled to begin Sunday, September 22. The New York Liberty (+150) are the betting favorites to win the 2024 WNBA Championship on FanDuel. The next two teams by order of odds are the Las Vegas Aces (+250) and Minnesota Lynx (+350). Breanna Stewart […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s MCL sprain timetable for a return was originally three to six weeks. After two weeks, it seems head coach Matt LaFleur is pushing for him to get back on the field. When asked by the media whether Love was medically cleared to play, LaFleur was a bit vague in […]

USC football is enjoying a great start to the 2024 college football season. They pulled an upset on the LSU Tigers to open the season and handled business against Utah State the following week. With an extra week to prepare, they travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan to face another ranked foe in the No. 18 […]

New York Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen took aim at the scouting process and NFL combine after another solid game against the New England Patriots in Week 3. He led the Jets in rushing with 55 yards on 11 carries plus three receptions for 13 yards. In Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans, he […]

With the WNBA playoffs on the edge of the horizon, teams are jockeying for seeding. That’s no longer the case for the Minnesota Lynx though as they secured the No. 2 seed after Bridget Carleton drained a three-pointer with just 3.4 seconds left to take the lead 78-76 over the Connecticut Sun. The Lynx would […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are amped for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Paul George signed a four-year, $212M contract with the Sixers over the summer. General manager Elton Brand and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey have retooled the roster around PG and Joel Embiid. As fans wait for George’s Philadelphia debut in October, they received a […]

Leave it to NFL legend Brett Favre to stir up more controversy. When he’s not filing frivolous lawsuits or being investigated for welfare fraud, Favre can apparently be found on Twitter, on his digital soapbox, telling everyone what makes an American unpatriotic. “If you’re born in the USA or an American citizen and you put […]

Since moving quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to injured reserve, the Miami Dolphins have made three moves to bolster their roster. Now that Skylar Thompson is the starter under center, the Dolphins needed a new backup. Instead of re-signing Mike White, who was with the team last year and was with the team in the preseason, Miami […]

Utah Jazz fan favorite Andrei “AK-47” Kirilenko joined the Knuckleheads Podcast with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles to recall his early years playing with legends John Stockton and Karl Malone. “They were very opposite in what my perception as a leader is supposed to be. Karl Malone, vocal, loud leader who always would be on […]

Florida State football’s disappointing 0-3 start to the season has led to rampant speculation about a potential replacement for head coach Mike Norvell. The current betting favorite on BetOnline Sportsbook is Colorado head coach Deion Sanders (+300). Although the Buffaloes aren’t making waves in the standings, Sanders’ je ne sais quoi can’t be denied. It […]

After disruptive performances in each of his first two games, Los Angeles Rams rookie EDGE Jared Verse (+320) is the new betting favorite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Verse surpassed Minnesota Vikings EDGE Dallas Turner (+650). Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy (+650) also moved up the odds table. Verse, the Rams’ 2024 […]

After their narrow 13-12 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, the Georgia Bulldogs (+370) are no longer the betting favorites to win the College Football Playoff on FanDuel Sportsbook. That distinction belongs to Ohio State football (+330), which has handled its two opponents in landslide victories. OSU head coach Ryan Day is blessed with a trio […]

The expectations of a blue-blood college football program are like moving goalposts. No matter how well a program recruits, coach up their players, give back to the community, and perform all the duties of a head coach, a loss or even a lukewarm win can be seen as a failure. Head coach Ryan Day spoke […]

Well, that didn’t last long. The Carolina Panthers are benching their quarterback Bryce Young, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. But, why? The full context of the Panthers’ decision was provided by NFL insider Ian Rapoport. “After [head coach] Dave Canales watched the film, same as anyone watching the game, the […]

It’s a homecoming for Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel. The 2000 AP College Football Player of the Year won a national title with the Oklahoma Sooners back in 2000 and spent many years working up the coaching ranks from graduate assistant up to co-offensive coordinator. When speaking about his expectations on returning to Norman, […]

Penn State football is bracing to be without some key pieces ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Kent State Golden Flashes. Head coach James Franklin outlined multiple players who are not expected to play, like star safety KJ Winston, who exited early during their contest against Bowling Green. Franklin also mentioned freshman TE […]

Texas A&M football quarterback Connor Weigman (shoulder) was a surprise addition to the Aggies’ injury report before last week’s game against the Florida Gators. After being listed as questionable, Weigman did not play. In his place, Marcel Reed played and enjoyed plenty of success by completing 11-of-17 passes for two touchdowns, adding another 83 rushing […]

One former player who can provide a unique perspective to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is Hall of Famer Steve Young. The 15-year NFL veteran had his playing days cut to an abrupt end after sustaining two concussions early in the 1999 season and several more concussions over his career. Young shared his concerns and […]

As part of ESPN’s programming ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Monday Night Football home opener, Jason Kelce sat down with Jalen Hurts their time together over the years. Hurts shared an emotional and earnest memory about Kelce, per NFL insider Ari Meirov. “The one thing I respected about you so much was you had a […]

After the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 13-6 win over Denver Broncos, Justin Fields, who got the start over a still-injured Russell Wilson, made an intriguing admission about the offense’s gameplan. It had nothing to do with the Broncos’ players, strategy or play-calling. Instead, Fields spoke about how the Steelers came into the contest knowing this officiating crew […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ gutsy win, which was delayed shortly by an official collapsing on the sidelines, over the Baltimore Ravens doesn’t happen with their star edge-rusher Maxx Crosby. Despite being double-teamed, chip-blocked and harassed all game long, Crosby collected five QB pressures, two sacks, four TFLs and a pass defensed. He already has three […]

The Carolina Panthers only scored three points after being held to 10 last week against the Saints. Bryce Young made some improvements, though. Last week, he threw two interceptions. He only threw one this week against the Chargers in a 26-3 loss. After the game, WR Diontae Johnson offered words of encouragement for his young […]

The Los Angeles Rams went down early as the Arizona Cardinals scored touchdowns on each of their first three drives to start their Week 2 matchup. With minutes left to play, the Cardinals hold a dominating 41-10 lead. To make matters worse, the Rams will unlikely have Cooper Kupp available for the rest of the […]

Despite having a huge performance and being a big reason why the Minnesota Vikings took down the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2, Justin Jefferson didn’t come away unscathed. The All-Pro receiver sustained a quad contusion, the medical term for a “charley horse” or sometimes referred to as “dead leg.” For professional athletes, it can […]

In a contest dominated by the Green Bay Packers running game and the lead-up marred by injuries, the Cheeseheads suffered a late injury to their backfield when rookie running MarShawn Lloyd exited the contest with an ankle injury. He was questionable to return, according to the Packers’ X social post, but with so little time […]

When Texas football quarterback Quinn Ewers went down on Saturday with an abdomen injury against the UTSA Roadrunners, the initial reports believed it to be a serious injury that could keep him sidelined for an extended period. Thankfully, Ewers’ injury isn’t believed to be as serious as first reported. He will likely miss the Longhorns’ […]

A scary moment occurred involving one of the officials late in the second quarter of the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Baltimore Ravens game. One of the chain crew (also known as the “chain gang”) collapsed on the Ravens’ sideline. Medical officials immediately administered CPR, and he was carted off the field and taken inside the […]

After a sluggish Week 1, DK Metcalf didn’t take long to connect on a big play against the New England Patriots. The Seattle Seahawks equalized an early Patriots’ lead at 7-7 when Geno Smith connected with Metcalf on a 56-yard touchdown bomb. The 26-year-old wideout was wide open behind the defense and cruised untouched into […]

A still-unknown lower-body injury has forced Quinn Ewers out of Texas football’s matchup against the UTSA Roadrunners. In Ewers’ place, Arch Manning has played lights out. With just over 13 minutes left to play, Manning has 223 passing yards and four touchdowns as well as three carries for 53 yards and a rushing touchdown. In […]

In the aftermath of Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion, NFL fans, former players, celebrities and everyone in between outpoured support. Many players, like Chris Long, noted how the game’s concussion risks made the decision to retire from the NFL easier. “I’m happy to be where I am physically, but this [pointing to his […]

After not knowing if he’d even play this week, Riley Leonard had one of the best first halves in Notre Dame football history. He became the first FBS player with 100 or more passing yards, 100 or more rushing yards and three or more rushing touchdowns in the first half since Louisville’s Lamar Jackson accomplished […]

After sustaining a Week 1 injury, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams received some great news ahead of his Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 23-year-old will play despite suffering an ankle injury in Week 1, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Williams went off in Week 1 with his biggest game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Christian Koloko, a seven-foot center and rim protector, who was forced out of the league because of a blood clot issue. After being waived by the Toronto Raptors on January 17, he was placed on the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play panel, a group of doctors reviewing medical records to determine whether a […]

Most were surprised when New York Yankees star Gerrit Cole intentionally walked Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers in the top of the fourth inning with one out and no one on base. The pair has a one-sided history: Across 40 at-bats, Devers is hitting .350 with eight home runs, 20 RBI and five walks. […]