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The Northwestern football program has been the subject of unfortunate headlines ever since the hazing allegations surfaced. As a result, Pat Fitzgerald was fired as head coach after nearly two decades with the Wildcats, and a new chapter of Northwestern football is taking place. Now, Fitzgerald was named in a lawsuit that was filed over […]

The Cleveland Browns are starting their first full season with Deshaun Watson at quarterback and have a lot of expectations. Another driving offensive force is running back Nick Chubb, who should see even more touches this upcoming season with Kareem Hunt still going unsigned in free agency. With the season still a ways away, Browns […]

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) media days kicked off on Monday with all eyes on the best conference in college football. Commissioner Greg Sankey kicked off media days in a touching way, honoring late Mississippi State football head coach Mike Leach. During Big 12 media days, Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire paid respect to Leach in […]

The MLB trade deadline could get very hectic over the next couple of weeks. With all eyes focused on guys like Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, there are plenty of other names. The Tampa Bay Rays are one team that could get involved in a number of different ways, and Bob Nightengale of USA Today […]

When NBA free agency opened, the Los Angeles Lakers made one of the more surprising moves by signing Gabe Vincent. After an impressive run with the Miami Heat and becoming an important part of their rotation, the Lakers signed Vincent to a three-year deal worth $33 million. Vincent brings a lot to the table and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays could be trying to add pieces ahead of the MLB trade deadline. With the American League East featuring all five teams above .500, things could get really clustered over the final few weeks of the season. As it turns out, the Blue Jays are one team in on Chicago Cubs starter […]

The New York Yankees are entrenched in a ton of trade rumors with the MLB trade deadline approaching. One common rumor is Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani, although it remains to be seen whether or not he gets moved. However, with the Yankees tied for last place in the American League East as of […]

The Denver Broncos are entering the 2023 season with a lot on their plates. After a last-place finish in the AFC West in Russell Wilson’s first season, the Broncos hired Sean Payton as head coach. The fit is obvious, and John Elway recently spoke about the new-look Broncos team. He also raved about what Wilson […]

The All-Star break is over, and the second half of the MLB season is underway. For teams such as the San Diego Padres, they need to try to make some moves in hopes of turning things around and earning a playoff spot. However, they aren’t wasting any time and made one small trade with the […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game came and went, and the National League finally broke their losing streak. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker was one player who drew some consideration for a roster spot but ultimately didn’t get selected. However, a report recently stated that Walker declined the chance to play at the Midsummer Classic. A […]

The Texas Longhorns basketball program is fresh off a stunning Elite Eight run with Rodney Terry taking over midseason. Afterward, Terry became the new head coach and lost the interim tag at Texas. They also worked wonders in the portal, including landing Oral Roberts transfer Max Abmas. Now, they are active in recruiting and offered […]

Big 12 media days have been fun to watch, especially with all of the rumors swirling regarding expansion. However, West Virginia football head coach Neal Brown was extremely candid and honest when discussing the preseason media poll. The Texas Longhorns were picked first by the media, which itself brought a ton of reactions. But, the […]

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has become a powerhouse in both college football and college basketball. The LSU Tigers baseball team also won in college baseball and the women’s team won with Angel Reese becoming a sensation. As a result, Commissioner Greg Sankey has been rewarded with a contract extension that will run through 2028, as […]

The New York Yankees made a somewhat surprising change by getting a new hitting coach after firing Dillon Lawson at the All-Star break. Sean Casey was named as the new Yankees hitting coach, and the Yankees are hoping that he can turn things around as they try to gain ground in the American League East. […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game was exciting from start to finish as the National League finally got the victory. Miami Marlins star Luis Arraez, who leads the league in batting average, apparently caught the eyes of a number of fellow All-Stars during the festivities. Arraez has made headlines as he has held a .400 batting […]

The college football recruitment cycle is never ending, even in the middle of the summer. Moreover, high school players have gotten more and more creative with commitment announcements. In one of the most creative commitment videos in recent memory, four-star Class of 2024 player Anelu Lafaele announced his destination and made Luke Fickell and the […]

The MLB All-Star Game is filled with the best players in the sport and always brings out interesting takes. One of the top players in the league is Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. With each passing day, Acuna opens their eyeballs and drops jaws with his unbelievable play all around the diamond. Ahead of […]

The 2023 Home Run Derby was captivating as always, and Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the event. Chicago White Sox slugger Luis Robert lost to Randy Arozarena in the second round, and Pete Alonso also disappointed after lofty expectations. Unfortunately, Robert is now set to miss the All-Star Game as he deals […]

The Northwestern football program has been in the headlines a ton with Pat Fizgerald’s hazing allegations. On Monday, he was fired as the coach of the program after nearly two decades, and now nobody knows what is next for the Wildcats. However, Bruce Feldman of The Athletic revealed a list of potential candidates, including a […]

The Los Angeles Angels are entering a critical time for the next few weeks. With Mike Trout on the IL and the Angels sliding quickly in the American League West, all eyes are on Shohei Ohtani. Will the superstar pitcher/batter get traded at the deadline? Or will the Angels keep him and hope they can […]

The MLB All-Star break has arrived and now is the time for teams to think about whether to buy or sell as the trade deadline approaches. For the Houston Astros, they are right in the thick of a playoff race and are two games back of the Texas Rangers for first place in the American […]

The Green Bay Packers are kicking off a new era with Aaron Rodgers going to the New York Jets and Jordan Love taking over as the team’s quarterback. Nonetheless, there is a ton of talent in Green Bay, and there shouldn’t be a huge drop-off despite losing a player such as Rodgers. The Packers’ defense […]

The Sacramento Kings finished the regular season as the third see in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, their postseason hopes didn’t last long, as they lost to the Golden State Warriors. Nonetheless, the Kings entered free agency with their eyes set on a few players. They were involved in rumors regarding Draymond Green, although he returned […]

San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Boa is one of the best defensive players in the league, and there really isn’t a debate about it. NFL coaches, executives, and scouts around the league ranked the 10 best players at the position ahead of the 2023 season, and Bosa landed on top of them all. The […]

The NFL offseason always brings some questionable rankings and lists. This time, scouts, executives, and coaches ranked the 10 best defensive tackles for 2023, as compiled by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. However, New Orleans Saints star Cameron Jordan was left off of the top 10 altogether despite being one of the most consistent, and it […]

The Miami Marlins are second in the National League East and are far behind the Atlanta Braves. Still, their hot start has been surprising, and young pitcher Eury Perez has made the jump to the big leagues pretty easily. However, in a surprising move, the Marlins are sending him down to the minors, per Craig […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game will be on July 11 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. However, a few big names are injured and won’t be able to suit up for the Midsummer Classic, including Mike Trout and Aaron Judge, both of which were starters for the American League team. Now, the MLB has announced their […]

The Houston Texans are entering a new era of football with CJ Stroud as quarterback and DeMeco Ryans as the head coach. After some rough years in Houston following the Deshaun Watson turmoil, all signs point to a massive change in direction. Pro Bowl offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil hopped on the Pat McAfee Show and […]

The LIV Golf-PGA merger has been all of the talk since it went official. However, Brooks Koepka, one of the top in the sport, made some eye-opening comments about his teammate Matthew Wolff recently. The comments went viral prior to this weekend’s outing in London. Now, Wolff has responded to the comments made by Koepka […]

The women’s college softball world flipped upside down after Oklahoma Sooners star Jordy Bahl transferred and landed at Nebraska. Now, the Oklahoma State softball program is losing its top pitcher, Kelly Maxwell, via the transfer portal, per Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman. ‘Oklahoma State softball ace pitcher Kelly Maxwell’s brilliant career will likely conclude elsewhere. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays suffered a tough blow with star pitcher Shane McClanahan landing on the IL. He was in the running for the American League Cy Young award before the injury, and since then, Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez has jumped him in the latest odds. However, there is some clarity regarding McClanahan’s injury […]

The Cleveland Guardians are making plenty of headlines in the MLB and are chasing the Minnesota Twins for first place in the American League Central. Now, their Triple-A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers, drew some attention in Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers Triple-A affiliate Nashville Sounds. George Valera, who is one of the Guardians’ top […]

The Boston Red Sox are in last place in the American League East despite entering Thursday one game over .500. Nonetheless, they are still making moves and have now added former San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro, according to Chris Henrique of Boston Sports Journal. ‘Red Sox have signed catcher Jorge Alfaro […]

College football season is going to be fun, especially with some new programs in the Big 12 Conference and plenty of other realignment rumors. On Thursday, the Big 12 media preseason poll was released, and the Texas Longhorns landed on top of the list in the new-look conference. Texas is BACK (atop the Big 12 […]

The NFL offseason has hit a standstill, although a few big names are still available. Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins are looking for new teams, and Cook has long been projected to the Miami Dolphins after being released by the Minnesota Vikings. Well, the Vikings-Cook rumors picked up some steam on Thursday with an interesting […]

The summer is here, but the college basketball transfer portal season has yet to stop. Now, Rodney Terry and the Texas Longhorns basketball program have added UCF grad transfer Ithiel Horton, per Joe Tipton of On3. ‘Former UCF guard Ithiel Horton has committed to Texas, he told On3. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound graduate transfer averaged 12.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been busy this offseason and brought back Khris Middleton on a new extension. Now, the Bucks have given a promotion to AJ Green, who played well on a two-way contract last year, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. ‘Free agent guard AJ Green has agreed to a multi-year contract with the […]

The 2023 NBA Draft came and went with French superstar Victor Wembanyama going to the San Antonio Spurs at No. 1 overall. That selection was never a secret or a surprise after the Spurs won the lottery, and he has already become a household name ahead of his Summer League debut. Wembanyama, the Spurs’ new […]

The 2023 MLB campaign is getting very close to the All-Star break. With that being said, the trade deadline should be a busy time, but the MVP and Cy Young races will begin to tighten. As it turns out, Houston Astros star Framber Valdez has jumped Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan in the latest […]