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While everybody waited for the massive Aaron Rodgers news, one stunning piece came out. Los Angeles Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to seek a trade after contract extension talks broke down, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Chargers’ RB Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to speak with other teams about a […]

March Madness time is officially here. Selection Sunday came and went, and as always, noteworthy teams across college basketball were left off the bracket. One of the most surprising snubs was Rutgers, who finished with a 19-14 overall record and a 10-10 mark in the Big Ten. Rutgers’ snub from the Field of 68 did […]

On Thursday, theSt. John’s men’s basketball team nearly pulled off a giant upset against Marquette in the Big East Tournament. Unfortunately, their upset attempt came up two points short, and head coach Mike Anderson was fired on Friday, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium. This move has thrown Rick Pitino right into the driver’s seat to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Golden State Warriors on Friday night in a showdown that could feature Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the Bucks star missed Thursday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets with a hand injury, and he is questionable for Friday’s contest, according to the official NBA injury report. The Bucks managed to […]

Longtime Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor passed away on Thursday at the age of 80 due to multiple health problems, including dementia and Parkinson’s disease, per the AP and ESPN. The Chiefs paid respects to Taylor with a post on their Twitter page, and Taylor will long be remembered as a legend in […]

The Golden State Warriors got terrific news with Stephen Curry returning to the floor after missing a month. However, since Curry returned, the Warriors are 0-3, quickly falling in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Warriors by 21 without Ja Morant, and things aren’t looking very promising for the reigning […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes have started the Big Ten Tournament with back-to-back wins against Wisconsin and Iowa to hang onto their slim NCAA Tournament hopes. On Friday, they face Michigan State in another must-win game. However, they will have to do so without Brice Sensabaugh, the Buckeyes’ leading scorer, according to Adam Jardy of The […]

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback situation will be a significant talking points all offseason as Trey Lance and Brock Purdy appear set for a QB battle. Purdy emerged late in the season, but he underwent elbow surgery, and he got an important update, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. “#49ers QB Brock Purdy underwent […]

The Los Angeles Rams have been awfully busy with NFL free agency right around the corner, and there could be more moves in store with rumors surrounding Jalen Ramsey. However, even with players being released and lots of trade speculations, two former Rams might be of interest to the team: Robert Woods and Odell Beckham […]

With the NBA season approaching the final month of play, playoff teams are making a push while non-contenders begin to embrace the tank. One team right in the mix for a top pick is the Detroit Pistons, and the latest injury might propel that quicker. Center Isaiah Stewart is now out for 3-4 weeks with […]

The Duke Blue Devils have become an NCAA Tournament staple over the past few decades, and this year is a bit different with Coach K retiring at the end of last season. Duke is in the top 25 and headed for the NCAA Tournament, but the Blue Devils saw a scare during the ACC Tournament […]

The Dallas Mavericks watched superstar Luka Doncic leave Wednesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans with a thigh injury. However, the Mavs got terrific news on Thursday as his MRI came back clean, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. “Luka Doncic’s MRI on his thigh is clean and he’s expected to return as soon as […]

The Las Vegas Raiders need a quarterback after watching Derek Carr sign with the New Orleans Saints. However, they decided to use the franchise tag on star running back Josh Jacobs. They are bringing back another piece of the RB room with a one-year deal for Ameer Abdullah, according to Vincent Bonsignore of The Las Vegas […]

The San Diego Padres are loaded with talent after signing Xander Bogaerts, trading for Juan Soto, and finally getting Fernando Tatis Jr. back on the field after a series of injuries and a PED suspension. Tatis has been playing in Spring Training, although his bat hasn’t gotten going just yet. Despite the slow start, Padres […]

The New York Yankees are expected to make a run in the American League East once again, and key free agent addition Carlos Rodon should be a massive part of that. However, Rodon suffered an injury and won’t be ready for Opening Day, according to Greg Joyce of New York Post Sports. “Carlos Rodon has […]

The NCAA Tournament is a few days away, and some programs are making tough decisions regarding head coaches. One change was evident for the past couple of days, and it became official as Texas Tech and Mark Adams parted ways, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium. “Texas Tech has parted ways with Mark Adams, sources […]

The UCLA Bruins appear headed for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament barring a collapse in the Pac-12 Tournament. However, star guard Jaylen Clark won’t be suiting up for the rest of the season, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium. “BREAKING: UCLA’s Jaylen Clark is out for the rest of the season with […]

The ACC Tournament just saw a buzzer-beater potentially end the season of one team and keep the season of another team alive. The Syracuse Orange suffered a crushing loss as Wake Forest hit a three with .2 seconds left, and suddenly Jim Boeheim’s career hangs in limbo. In the 2nd round of the ACC Tournament, […]

The San Diego Padres enter the 2023 MLB season with a ton of promise. They defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers and made a stunning run to the NLCS, all without Fernando Tatis Jr. Unfortunately, pitcher Joe Musgrove sustained a bizarre toe injury after dropping a dumbbell on his foot, and his status to start the […]

NFL free agency is just days away, and there should be plenty of action with some big names on the table. One intriguing player is Odell Beckham Jr. who missed the entire 2022 season and did not make a return despite interest from a number of teams, including a ton of Dallas Cowboys rumors. Beckham […]

Dallas Cowboys legend and NFL analyst Michael Irvin was forced to miss the Super Bowl after reports swirled of misconduct at a Marriott hotel. Irvin then filed a lawsuit for $100 million to erase these reports, and he insisted nothing happened at the hotel. Now, Irvin is making his true feelings known about the situation, […]

After a busy few weeks regarding the situation around New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, a decision has come on the day of the franchise tag deadline. The Giants and Jones have agreed to a long-term deal, according to Ryan Dunleavy of The New York Post. Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network added […]

The Miami Dolphins are making moves, although the rumors of Tom Brady returning to the NFL can be put to bed. With free agency around the corner, the Dolphins are cutting former Pro Bowl cornerback Byron Jones, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Sources: Dolphins have informed CB Byron Jones that he is being released […]

Once again, the rumors regarding Tom Brady are swirling around. Not even two months after Brady retired from the NFL (again), talks have picked up regarding a potential NFL return for the legendary quarterback with the Miami Dolphins again being mentioned. However, Brady himself isn’t having part of these rumors and shut them down in […]

Selection Sunday is just days away as the rest of the conference tournaments kick off across college basketball. One team worth monitoring is the UCLA Bruins, who are likely headed for a top seed in the Field of 68. However, star guard Jaylen Clark has been dealing with an injury, and head coach Mick Cronin […]

The NFL offseason is about to move very quickly, and the first big domino has fallen. The New Orleans Saints are finalizing a contract to sign veteran quarterback Derek Carr, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Carr will sign a four-year deal with the Saints, per Rapoport. Derek Carr’s contract with the Saints […]

The final day to use the franchise tag is Tuesday, so NFL teams are running out of time. However, the Dallas Cowboys were able to use the tag on running back Tony Pollard as expected, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “The #Cowboys have tagged RB Tony Pollard, per source. He’s back to the Cowboys […]

The Tennessee Titans have been busy this offseason clearing cap space. Robert Woods and Taylor Lewan already got released, and now pass rusher Bud Dupree is heading for free agency after being cut, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “The #Titans are expected to release pass-rusher Bud Dupree, sources say, the former big-ticket FA […]

The first big domino of the NFL offseason came on Monday morning when Derek Carr was reported to be finalizing a deal with the New Orleans Saints. The quarterback market has been a big talking point, and it was also reported Monday that the Baltimore Ravens plan to use the franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, […]

UFC 285 is taking place on Saturday night in Las Vegas, and the matchup between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane has everybody waiting in anticipation. As Jones makes the transition to the heavyweight class, the weigh-ins prior to UFC 285 were a big talking point. So, how much does each of them weigh? Ciryl Gane […]

The Atlanta Hawks are beginning a new era after firing Nate McMillan and then hiring Quin Snyder as the new head coach. With superstar Trae Young leading the show, the pressure is on for the Hawks to get back to their winning ways. After a flurry of changes in Atlanta, owner Tony Ressler made some […]

The NFL Combine is underway, and the quarterbacks and skill players are set to showcase their skills this weekend. One of the most intriguing players is Florida Gators QB Anthony Richardson. As such, Richardson sparked some discussion while he talked about his visit with the Atlanta Falcons. There is no denying that Richardson is a […]

LeBron James’ son, Bronny James, has been a big talking point in his final high school season. With Sierra Canyon in the playoffs, a lot of eyes are on Bronny and his team. During Thursday’s game, the entire team paid tribute to former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with an interesting shoe choice. Bronny […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to be retiring Pau Gasol’s number 16 on Tuesday night at the Crypto.com Arena against the Memphis Grizzlies. There should be plenty of former Lakers in attendance for this ceremony, and Gasol’s run in purple and gold was terrific and brought a couple of NBA titles to the franchise. […]

The NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis and Thursday was the first day for defensive linemen and others to go through drills and make a name for themselves. Michigan Wolverines DL Mazi Smith caught the attention of everybody with a stunning bench press performance and the most reps of the day by a DL. .@UMichFootball's […]

The Carolina Panthers are mourning the loss of legendary owner Jerry Richardson, who passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 86. Richardson was the founder of the Panthers and the owner of the franchise when they began in 1993. We are saddened to hear about the passing of former owner Jerry Richardson. pic.twitter.com/9Cjn0PSYW2 […]

The NFL Combine has officially kicked off and NFL teams left and right are lining up as they plot the next steps for their organizations. Bryce Young’s height has been a big story, but this is the time for teams to ask the tough questions. The Chicago Bears, who hold the top pick in the […]

With NFL free agency around the corner, the Jacksonville Jaguars are in an interesting spot. After making the playoffs and defeating the Los Angeles Chargers in a massive comeback, hope is on the horizon in Jacksonville. One key weapon is tight end Evan Engram, who had a bit of a career resurgence after a disappointing […]

The Baltimore Ravens are making headlines again, and this time it isn’t for the ongoing contract negotiations regarding star quarterback Lamar Jackson. On Thursday, WR Rashod Bateman put gasoline on the fire in Baltimore with some comments towards GM Eric DeCosta, although he deleted the Tweet shortly after. As if that weren’t enough other former […]