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The Tampa Bay Rays have the best record in the MLB with a 36-15 entering Thursday. On top of that, they are preparing for star pitcher Tyler Glasnow to make his return to the mound and make his first start at Tropicana Field since June of 2021. Glasnow appears set to be activated for Saturday’s […]

The Kansas Jayhawks had to play late in the season with Bill Self not on the sideline for the Big 12 Tournament as he underwent some health scares. Months later, the Jayhawks basketball team looks revitalized with the addition of Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson. Self’s absence created quite a stir and raised questions about his […]

The Las Vegas Raiders went out and replaced Derek Carr with Jimmy Garoppolo, signing the veteran to a massive deal in free agency. However, Garoppolo is already dealing with an injury during OTAs and might not be able to go until training camp, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. ‘Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is not participating […]

The NFL dropped a new kickoff rule that has created quite a stir. A number of players and coaches have expressed their displeasure, including Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Now, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is joining in on bashing the league’s new rule during Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast. “I think this […]

The USC Trojans saw a shocking twist take place when athletic director Mike Bohn resigned out of nowhere. It was a sudden move, and one that wasn’t expected, but the Trojans are now searching for yet another AD. Bohn hired Lincoln Riley, turning the football program around after a rough half-decade in Southern California. After […]

The Georgia Bulldogs football team isn’t going away anytime soon after winning back-to-back national titles. Even with a flurry of players going to the NFL once again, they continue to add pieces. Now, Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs got a commitment from Class of 2024 No. 1 tight end Jaden Reddell, per Hayes Fawcett of […]

The American League East is a tight race between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles as they chase the Tampa Bay Rays. On Tuesday night, the Yankees got the walk-off victory courtesy of an Anthony Volpe sacrifice fly in the 10th inning. This game also went viral due to a video of a […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are one victory away from a sweep of the Dallas Stars and a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals. After a wild Game 3, there is plenty to talk about with this series, but Vegas has the upper hand. One question for the Stars is regarding goalie Jake Oettinger. It has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are headed for a long offseason after being swept by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Following the loss, LeBron James got everybody’s attention with some comments that might have hinted at a possible retirement. As a result, rumors have begun swirling about whether or not LeBron walks away […]

The PGA Championship ended with LIV golfer Brooks Koepka taking home that title, although Michael Block’s story was certainly something we haven’t seen before. Nonetheless, Koepka showed that he can still compete with the best of them despite dealing with injuries and making the move to LIV. After the victory, Koepka’s coach, Claude Harmon III, […]

The Western Conference Finals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs have belonged solely to the Vegas Golden Knights. They now have a 3-0 lead over the Dallas Stars following a Game 3 victory on Tuesday night, one that made plenty of headlines. Stars center Max Domi had a few run-ins during the game but has been […]

The 2025 NFL Draft will be held at Lambeau Field, with the Green Bay Packers hosting in a massive move for the franchise and the league. The 2023 NFL Draft was held in Kansas City, and now the event will be moved around to different cities. It’s quite the move for the Packers and the […]

The weekend passed by with Brooks Koepka winning the PGA Championship, although the biggest story was Michael Block’s sensational finish. Still, there is an ongoing debate about PGA and LIV Golf. Phil Mickelson, one of the top golfers in the sport for a long time, just backed LIV Golf in a massive way with a […]

The free agent cycle in the NFL has slowed down dramatically, but there are still some moves to be made with OTAs kick-off. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one team that is still active in the market, and they are hosting Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Markus Golden for a visit, per Jordan Schultz of The Score. […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide once again saw a quarterback leave for the NFL. This time, it was Bryce Young, who won a Heisman Trophy during his time in Tuscaloosa and was selected first overall by the Carolina Panthers. Suddenly, Alabama isn’t sure which quarterback will start in 2023, although Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner figures […]

The first look at New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been quite the sight for the fans. However, he suffered an injury during OTAs and proceeded to watch from the sideline. Now, it has been revealed that Rodgers has a strained calf, per Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. ‘I’m told Aaron Rodgers has a […]

With Spring football concluding, some quarterback battles have been ironed out. One of them that was decided was the Baylor Bears. During a Tuesday press conference, head coach Dave Aranda revealed that returning starter Blake Shapen would be the starter once again, beating out Mississippi State transfer Sawyer Robertson, per Adam Rittenberg of ESPN. ‘Baylor […]

The Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team finally got over the hump and made the Final Four in stunning fashion. As a result, head coach Jim Larranaga is being rewarded with a contract extension, per the Hurricanes’ official release. Larranaga’s deal runs through the 2026-2027 season, and Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich gave a statement on […]

The US Open is set to take place in Los Angeles in June, but the event will be without one major name. Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the event as he continues to recover from his ankle surgery, per Ben Evreill of Golf Bet. ‘Not a surprise but still a bummer. Tiger Woods has withdrawn […]

The Colorado Buffaloes football program has quickly overhauled the roster in just a matter of months. After a 1-11 season and Karl Dorrell being fired, the Buffs hired Deion Sanders, and things escalated from there. The Buffs landed a ton of transfer portal players, including Deion’s son, Shedeur, and former Jackson State two-way star Travis […]

The Miami Heat have a shocking 3-0 series lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. They are now just one win away from an NBA Finals trip, and they have an opportunity to close it out in Game 4 in Miami on Tuesday night. However, the Heat got an update on the […]

The Carolina Panthers surprised absolutely nobody by selecting Bryce Young with the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The former Alabama QB is now set to take over as the new signal-caller in Carolina under new coach Frank Reich. After the selection, backup QB Matt Corral, who was selected in 2022, stirred some feathers […]

After two months of the MLB season, teams might begin to think of what to do at the trade deadline. One team in an interesting situation is the St. Louis Cardinals. After a disastrous start to the campaign, the Cardinals have found a way to get back into a groove somewhat. Entering Monday, they sit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are down 3-0 to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. This series seems all but over, especially given the history. No team has ever come back down by that amount, and the Lakers face the Nuggets in Game 4 on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena, just trying to survive […]

The NFL world lost an absolute legend when it was announced that Hall of Fame Cleveland Browns RB Jim Brown passed away at the age of 87. Brown will be remembered as one of the best players of all time and even help the NFL rushing yards record for a long time before Walter Payton […]

The NFL world has lost a legend. Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown has passed away at the age of 87, per the Associated Press. It was reported that Brown passed away on Thursday night at his home in Los Angeles. Brown will forever be remembered as one of the best players in NFL […]

The college football recruiting cycle has shifted quite a bit over the past week. Top Class of 2024 QB Dylan Raiola committed to Georgia, and now another top option is on the market in Daniel Kaelin. He had previously committed to Missouri but is now opening up his recruitment with plenty of schools interested, including […]

The NFL offseason is in full swing with the NFL Draft behind us and training camp still a bit of a way away. However, Dallas Cowboys star Trevon Diggs and Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs enjoyed some sibling rivalry matchup time. However, Stefon got the better of Trevon in a clip that will surely […]

The Kentucky Derby was a joy to watch, as always. Mage won the Derby with Two Phil’s and Angels of Empire rounding out the top three. Now, the second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, is approaching. Unfortunately, there is already a setback for one of the horses that was getting ready to […]

The Minnesota Twins are facing the Los Angeles Dodgers in California. Of course, that means Carlos Correa appearing at Dodgers Stadium, which has plenty of storylines following the unforgettable cheating scandal in the World Series a few years back. However, Correa didn’t seem bothered by the showers of boos from the fans (h/t David Vassegh […]

The 105th PGA Championship is teeing off on Thursday in Rochester. A number of players have withdrawn from the event, including John Daly and Paul Casey. One golfer that will draw lots of attention is Jason Day. However, Day made some headlines when he decided not to practice on Wednesday, per Rex Hoggard of Golf […]

All is well after the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Draft Lottery and the right to select French star Victor Wembanyama. The decision is too easy for the Spurs, and mock drafts everywhere should have Wembanyama locked in to the Spurs no matter what. The Spurs were tied for last in the Western Conference […]

The PGA Championship is set to take place starting on Thursday at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. As always, the 105th PGA Championship is drawing quite the buzz with some big names in the field. However, LIV golf star Paul Casey withdrew from the event just days before due to a back […]

The Miami Marlins are floating around the .500 mark and are currently tied for second place in the National League East. However, they just received a brutal injury update on Jazz Chisholm. He is expected to miss anywhere from 4-6 weeks with turf toe, per Craig Mish of Miami Herald Sports. Skip Schumaker says Jazz […]

The Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team has been trying to forget the ugly loss to 15-seed Princeton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats saw multiple players leave in the transfer portal and for the NBA. However, one player that has decided to return is Pelle Larsson, who posted a picture on […]

Georgia Bulldogs QB Stetson Bennett won a pair of national titles and then was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 25-year-old is finally leaving college, although rumors have swirled that he hasn’t actually graduated yet. Former Ohio State Buckeyes QB Cardale Jones saw the rumors and issued a hilarious […]

The Philadelphia 76ers decided to move on from veteran head coach Doc Rivers after yet another failed attempt to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. The Sixers will be busy bringing in several coaches, although the future of the roster is unclear as James Harden-Houston Rockets rumors pick up steam. The Sixers lost Game 7 to […]

In a bit of a surprising move, veteran NFL quarterback Matt Ryan is headed to the broadcast booth with CBS Sports. After struggling last season with the Indianapolis Colts, Ryan’s days as a starter are over, and now he makes the transition to the booth. As it turns out, this move is even sweeter for […]

The Michigan Wolverines will once again enter the season as a popular College Football Playoff pick. Jim Harbaugh spurned the NFL again, and JJ McCarthy and Blake Corum are back to lead a talented offense. Corum flirted with going to the NFL before deciding to return to Ann Arbor. As it turns out, he revealed […]