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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 […]

The Baltimore Ravens have had plenty of conversations regarding superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson. Whether or not he remains with the franchise remains to be seen, although there should be some clarity within the next few days. In other news, Ravens WR Rashod Bateman has just gone scorched earth on GM Eric DeCosta for comments made […]

The NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis, and there are plenty of storylines circulating as the top prospects try and make their way up draft boards. One of the biggest names is Bryce Young, the Alabama QB and former Heisman Trophy winner who is consistently in the top-5 in basically every mock draft. Young can […]

The Golden State Warriors have somehow managed to climb to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference despite not having Stephen Curry in the lineup for a lengthy amount oftime. The Warriors’ star point guard hasn’t played since Feb. 5 after suffering a leg injury, Nonetheless, he should be heading back to the lineup […]

The day has come: Kevin Durant is going to make his Phoenix Suns debut. This is the moment Suns fans have been waiting for, and it’s too bad that it will be on the road against the Charlotte Hornets. With the much-anticipated debut in store, Durant made some comments that should have Suns fans jumping […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has made plenty of headlines recently. His play on the court has been terrific, including a triple-double on Tuesday night in the victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Grizzlies’ star point guard is facing some legal issues. In a new report that dropped on Wednesday, Morant is facing […]

The Baltimore Ravens are still pondering what to do with superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson. As of now, he remains unsigned, and they have less than a week to place the franchise tag on him before he hits the open market. The neverending drama regarding Lamar Jackson has not come to an end, and Ravens GM […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just can’t catch a break. LeBron James is already out at least 2-3 weeks with a foot injury. D’Angelo Russell is also day-to-day, although his return should come soon. Now, Anthony Davis is set to miss Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Lakers’ […]

The Cleveland Browns are entering the first full NFL season with Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback. After trading for him last offseason and immediately signing him to a massive $230 million contract, his play for the last stretch f the season wasn’t entirely promising. So, that begs the question: Will the Browns restructure his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a busy NBA Trade Deadline, and it resulted in a new-look roster taking place as they make a playoff push. One departure was Patrick Beverley, who was traded to the Orlando Magic for Mo Bamba and then joined the Chicago Bulls after receiving a buyout from Orlando. After the trade, […]

In an NHL bombshell, Patrick Kane has been traded from the Chicago Blackhawks to the New York Rangers. This begins a new era of hockey in the Windy City and sends the Rangers right into the forefront of the Stanley Cup conversation. With Patrick Kane leaving Chicago after being the No. 1 overall pick in […]

The new chapter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers football is here. With Tom Brady retiring, the Buccaneers continue to make some financial decisions. Now, running back Leonard Fournette will be released once the new league year begins according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. “The Bucs plan to release RB Leonard Fournette when the new league […]

The New York Giants enter the NFL offseason with a ton of question marks. The two biggest questions are regarding quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley. The Giants began to cut cap space by releasing veteran WR Kenny Golladay, and now they shift their focus to finding ways to re-sign Jones and Barkley. […]

The new era of Phoenix Suns basketball is here, finally. New Suns star Kevin Durant will officially make his debut on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. “Kevin Durant plans to make his return to action and his debut for the Phoenix Suns against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.” […]

The Washington Wizards face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday and it looks like they will do so without star big man Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis has been downgraded to out for Tuesday’s game, according to NBS Sports EDGE. “Kristaps Porzingis (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday’s matchup with the Hawks.” Porzingis played […]

The biggest story of the NBA right now is the status of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. There is now some clarity regarding his injury, and it looks like he will be out for 2-3 weeks, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. “LeBron James is expected to miss an indefinite amount of time… I’m […]

The Washington Commanders appear set to have Sam Howell enter the 2023 NFL season as the starting quarterback. Or do they? Well, head coach Ron Rivera has now offered another update that is a bit confusing and suddenly puts the Commanders’ QB situation into question. Here’s what Rivera said, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The […]