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The Overtime Elite has become a much bigger deal, especially after Amen and Ausar Thompson both got selected in the top 10 of the 2023 NBA Draft. The 2024 NBA Draft has a few Overtime Elite players who are projected to go pretty high, so more and more players are considering joining the league. However, […]

The latest buzz in college sports has been the nonstop, constant rumors about realignment. The ACC is considering adding both Stanford and Cal after the Pac-12 exodus of Utah, Arizona State, Colorado, and Arizona departing for the Big 12 and Washington and Oregon going to the Big Ten. Now, the ACC is considering adding another […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are making a push in hopes of winning the American League East and making a deep run in October. However, it looks like they will have to sustain it without Shane McClanahan. The Rays ace, who emerged as a Cy Young candidate, is “highly unlikely” to pitch this season, per Marc […]

The North Carolina football program suffered a tough blow when transfer wide receiver Tez Walker got his eligibility waiver denied by the NCAA. The former Kent State WR was set to be the main target for Heisman candidate Drake Maye this season for the Tar Heels, but now it remains to be seen if he […]

The Michigan Wolverines football team is set for another massive season. Quarterback JJ McCarthy has a lot of expectations as Jim Harbaugh decided to return to Ann Arbor despite more NFL head coaching interest. The defense for the Wolverines is always a strong suit, and even after losing Aidan Hutchinson, Mike Morris, David Ojabo, and […]

The college football season is right around the corner, and the rivalry between Alabama and Georgia is going to be fun to watch once again. However, Nick Saban and the Alabama football program just stole away a four-star commit from Kirby Smart and Georgia. Talented safety Peyton Woodyard has decided to join the Crimson Tide, […]

Houston Texans minority owner Javier Loya is facing multiple criminal charges in the state of Kentucky, including rape and sexual abuse, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Loya, a successful businessman who is the CEO of OTC Global Holdings, LP., has been with the Texans since 2002 but has now removed himself from all […]

The Chicago White Sox had a very busy 2023 MLB trade deadline and sent away a ton of big names. Now, they have added an outfielder after the deadline in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. The White Sox have acquired veteran Tyler Naquin, per Daryl Von Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. ‘White Sox say […]

The Pac-12 Conference is now down to just four teams after Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah all left in the span of just a couple of weeks. The future of the conference is murky, at best, and there have even been talks of a Pac-12-Mountain West merger. Now, the American Athletic Conference […]

The Houston Texans’ offensive line just keeps suffering injuries. Starting center Scott Quessenberry is out for the season after suffering torn ACL and MCL. Now, Tytus Howard is out for some time as he deals with a hand injury, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. ‘Tytus Howard will be ‘out for a while, per […]

The NFL has been busy handing out suspensions. On the same day that Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints received a three-game suspension, the league has now handed down a pair of 6-game punishments for Kansas City Chiefs DL Charles Omenihu and Seattle Seahawks WR D’Wayne Eskridge, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The […]

There it is: Oregon and Washington are expected to make the move to the Big Ten Conference after weeks and weeks of rumors and drama. The Colorado Buffaloes made the move to the Big 12, and rumors involving Arizona following the Buffs have made the Pac-12 a giant question mark. As a result, the future […]

The future of the Pac-12 Conference is on thin ice with rumors swirling of Washington, Oregon, and Arizona leaving. The Arizona rumors picked up on Thursday night regarding a Big 12 move, and Washington and Oregon have been reportedly interested in joining the Big Ten. However, overnight, there was a turn for the better for […]

The Texas Rangers made one of the biggest splashes of the MLB trade deadline by acquiring Max Scherzer in a trade with the New York Mets. The Rangers’ all-in push signals their hopes of making a World Series, and adding Scherzer is a massive move in a tough American League West. However, Scherzer’s Rangers debut […]

The New York Mets made plenty of headlines at the MLB trade deadline by trading away Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and others. This essentially signaled a new direction for the clubhouse, something which Scherzer admitted didn’t make him very happy. Now, the Mets are also parting ways with Luke Voit, per Mike Mayer of Metsmerized. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are hopping into the MLB trade deadline frenzy. They are acquiring Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers in a trade, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. ‘The Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a trade to acquire right-handed starter Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers, sources tell ESPN.” Lorenzen was one of a […]

The MLB trade deadline was active on Tuesday. The Houston Astros were one of the biggest teams interested in a major splash, and they landed Justin Verlander in a huge trade with the New York Mets. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers were also in on Verlander, although there seem to be a few reasons why […]

The NHL offseason is in full swing, and the Minnesota Wild have wasted no time in locking in Filip Gustavsson on a new contract extension. The Wild have signed the goalie to a three-year deal worth more than $11 million, per the team’s website. ‘Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey […]

The Tennessee football team has a lot of expectations in a difficult SEC in 2023. Josh Heupel and the Volunteers avoided a postseason ban after finalized rulings regarding Jeremy Pruitt’s violations. Now, the Vols have added Bennett Warren, the No. 5 OT in the entire Class of 2024, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. ‘BREAKING: Four-Star […]

The injuries are mounting at NFL training camps across the league. Now, the Denver Broncos suffered one, with wide receiver Tim Patrick being carted off the field early after suffering an injury, per James Palmer of NFL Network. ‘Potential big injury in Denver. Second play of 7/7 #broncos WR Tim Patrick went down with a […]

It is MLB rumor season with the trade deadline approaching. The Tampa Bay Rays are one team entrenched in plenty of trade buzz, especially with them towards the top of the American League East. However, they haven’t landed a deal just yet. As it turns out, the Rays were interested in acquiring Lance Lynn and […]

MLB and Apple are back with another set of Friday Night Baseball games. Previously, it featured the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, and the St. Louis Cardinals. This time, it features the Los Angeles Angels against the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cleveland Guardians against the Chicago White Sox. All eyes will be […]

The Chicago White Sox traded away Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier on Friday. Now, the Houston Astros are acquiring reliever Kendall Gravemen in a trade with the White Sox, per Jeff PAsson of ESPN. ‘The Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a deal that will […]

The NFL training camp injuries are becoming far too frequent. Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow and Miami Dolphins star CB Jalen Ramsey are two big names who suffered injuries. Now, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson left practice early on Friday and had to be taken off on a cart, per Mark Kaboly of The […]

The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles begin a three-game series on Friday night in Baltimore. And, for the first time since the beginning of June, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will be activated from the IL. The Yankees star has missed nearly two months with a toe injury, and he was expected to return for […]

The college football rumor mill is spiraling out of control after Colorado decided to leave the Pac-12 for the Big 12. As such, plenty of programs have popped up as the next one to head out. Arizona is one candidate, and Oregon State announced they are committed to the Pac-12 for now. The Oregon football […]

The Big 12 rumors are swirling furiously after Colorado made the move to the Big 12 Conference. Suddenly, the Pac-12 is questionable on what the future holds, and there could be plenty of other moves taking place in the near future. With Colorado football going to the Big 12, there are plenty of reactions, and […]

The world of college sports is stealing all the headlines after the Colorado football program decided to join the Big 12 Conference beginning in 2024. Other programs are rumored to be leaving the Pac-12 Conference as well, with Arizona emerging as one program that could follow. As a result, the future of the Pac-12 is […]

The college football world is swirling with a ton of rumors regarding realignment. The Colorado Buffaloes appear headed for the Big 12 Conference, and the future of the Pac-12 is up in the air. Now, the Florida State Seminoles are reportedly considering leaving the ACC, per Chris Nee. ‘Breaking news: According to FSU 247 mod […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are kicking off the MLB trade deadline with a deal involving one of their National League Central mates. The Brewers have acquired veteran Carlos Santana, per Jason Mackey of Post-Gazette Sports. ‘Sources: Pirates have traded Carlos Santana to the Brewers for SS prospect Jhonny Severino. Was 1 of 2 big international signings […]

Former Tennessee Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt has certainly made plenty of headlines in the past couple of months. Tennessee was hit with some fines and punishment for recruiting violations that occurred during Pruitt’s time in Rocky Top. New Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel made sure not to speak on those matters too much, which […]

The Colorado Buffaloes football program sent shockwaves throughout college sports after their rumored decision to head to the Big 12 in 2024. With the Pac-12 Conference searching for a new media rights deal, there could be more changes coming to the conference. One program that has gained interest in joining the conferenceis Arizona, as Pete […]

All eyes are on the Cincinnati Bengals and whether or not they will ink quarterback Joe Burrow to an extension. Well, they did sign someone to an extension, although it wasn’t Burrow. The Bengals inked Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson to a one-year extension, meaning his contract will run through the 2025 season, per […]

The Tennessee Titans won the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes despite the New England Patriots remaining suitors until the very end. Now, Ryan Tannehill and the Titans offense gets a legitimate top wide receiver after trading AJ Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles prior to last season. Treylon Burks, the young wide receiver for the Titans, couldn’t stop […]

The Minnesota football program drew headlines with reports surfacing of toxic culture regarding head coach P.J. Fleck. In the initial report, there were plenty of concerns regarding the mistreatment of players and even some brainwashing. However, Fleck quickly shut down those allegations and went on to call them “baseless” (h/t Adam Rittenberg of ESPN). ‘P.J. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres nearly saw some fireworks during Tuesday’s game. Angel Perdomo gave up a monster home run to Juan Soto and then proceeded to hit Manny Machado in the back with a fastball. Perdomo was ejected and Machado was not at all pleased after the game. Now, Perdomo and Pirates […]

With all 32 NFL teams reporting to training camp, the list of players on the PUP is a big one. The Seattle Seahawks opened camp with six players on the list, including star safety Jamal Adams, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. ‘Seahawks placed six players on the active/physically unable to perform list today: safety Jamal […]

A few big-name NFL quarterbacks have gotten paid this offseason. Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts inked a new contract earlier this offseason, and on Tuesday, Los Angeles Chargers star Justin Herbert got a $262 million extension of his own. Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, who was in that same draft class, is also set to […]

New contract extensions are flying off the board. A day after Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert broke the bank, now Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet earned an extension. The Bears and Kmet agreed to a four-year extension worth $50 million to keep the Notre Dame product in town, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. […]