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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley recently spoke on his time in the NFL, sharing some insight on his professional goals. Just like every other NFL player, Barkley’s ultimate goal is to win the Super Bowl, but he’ll need to answer the real question of whether the money or championship is more important next […]

Indiana basketball head coach Mike Woodson recently spoke on Hoosiers sophomores CJ Gunn and Kaleb Banks, amid struggles with the team’s lineup. The Hoosiers entered the season with high expectations, but that came with an eventual development of younger players. That hasn’t happened, besides Malik Reneau taking a step forward for Indiana. Woodson needs to […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has grown into a league star. While Maxey has been a quality player for the past few years, this season he’s become a near superstar. Maxey is averaging 25.9 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.5 rebounds. 76ers teammate Patrick Beverly spoke on Maxey’s growth, giving credit to his work ethic. “I’m […]

Kansas City Chiefs star L’Jarius Sneed missed practice earlier this week. This was troubling news for Chiefs fans and team personnel, but news broke that Sneed missed time due to the birth of his daughter, per James Palmer at NFL Network. He is not injured or suffering from any physical damage. Sneed should be back […]

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was with the Chiefs prior to their AFC Championship matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Bieniemy will no longer be a part of the Commanders’ staff, after spending one season with the team. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke Bieniemy’s pregame […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has dealt with countless speculations in his time in the NFL. He’s been the starter for the Bears for the past few seasons, posting quality numbers. Despite finding success and improving year by year, his future with Chicago is uncertain. Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Saints receiver Chris Olave […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most successful franchises in the NFL, not just historically, but over the past few seasons. They’ve been chasing a Super Bowl title with one of the most talented rosters in the league, but during the 2023 trade deadline, they decided it was time to bulk up […]

The NFL’s 2024 Super Bowl matchup will take place in Las Vegas, otherwise known as Sin City. This is a great venue for the league, with the bright lights of the strip all pointed toward the NFL, but it could cause trouble. The league has banned all players, both playing in the game and those […]

UCLA basketball has one standard, and that’s winning. Nothing else is expected in Westwood. The Bruins are 11-11 in the 2023-24 season, their worst start in several years. Head coach Mick Cronin and UCLA basketball were competing for a National Title with Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Johnny Juzang, which seems like just yesterday. The Bruins […]

The New York Knicks have grown into a very exciting team and a threat in the Eastern Conference. Part of this success comes from the Knicks having one of the best brotherhoods in the NBA. They’re led by star guard Jalen Brunson, but a couple of key role players Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ryan […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has created the most excitement the organization has seen in years. The Raiders field some of the best talent in the NFL at certain positions, but they haven’t been highlighted, due to poor team play. After taking over as the interim head coach in 2023, Pierce was given […]

Penn State football is featured in the Final 4 teams for the services of four-star quarterback Matt Zollers, per HayesFawcett3 on X. The Nittany Lions will be competing against the Georgia Bulldogs, Mizzou Tigers, and Pittsburgh Panthers in Zollers’ recruitment. He’s listed as the No. 9 quarterback and No. 148 overall player in the 247Sports […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are just days away from their second straight Super Bowl appearance. Andy Reid and the Chiefs have been in the preparation stages deep in February multiple times. This time, Reid is dealing with some key injuries on the offensive end. Reid provided updates for each of these injuries, including wide reviver […]

Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby has continued to improve every he’s been in the league. He’s been overshadowed and outcasted because of issues off the field, but the tape doesn’t lie. Crosby is one of the best defensive players in the NFL, leading the Raiders unit for the past few years. Former NFL player […]

Lead NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski recently spoke on the NBA trade deadline, with acquisitions set to ramp up later this week. He mentioned an interesting point on the league’s In-Season tournament keeping teams from dealing a trade since there are even more suitors in playoff contention at this point in the season. “There is no […]

Sacramento Kings stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis were both left off the NBA All-Star roster, but the players have each other’s backs. They were arguably snubbed from the All-Star game, despite Sabonis having the best year of his career. Fox spoke on Sabonis’ impact on the Kings, praising his top-level skill. “What he does […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero recently joined JJ Redick on his podcast to talk about Benchero’s season, his improvement in the NBA, and thoughts on the Magic’s roster. Redick was joking with Banchero in asking who the most sarcastic player on the team is and Benchero said “Joe Ingles” without hesitation. “[Joe Ingles] had just […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons recently returned to Philadelphia, where he started his career as the 76ers’ No. 1 overall pick in 2016. While there’s a love-hate relationship between Simmons and the 76ers, there will always be a bond with the players Simmons grew with in his time in Philly. One of the biggest risers […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne missed nearly half of the 2023 season after suffering a torn ACL at the end of October. With the departure of head coach Bill Belichick and Bourne playing through the last year of his contract, his future in New England was unknown. Bourne recently came out, stating his […]

Seattle Seahawks star linebacker Bobby Wagner was recently interviewed at the Pro Bowl, sharing his insight on the recent moves in the organization. The Seahawks and long-time head coach Pete Carroll parted ways after 14 years together, leaving Seattle in a head coaching search. They landed on Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, choosing the 36-year-old […]

The Philadelphia Eagles entered the 2023 football season with some of the highest expectations in franchise history. Philly was fresh off a Super Bowl appearance against the Kansas City Chiefs. Once the month of December hit for the Eagles, the sky fell. Everything went wrong for Philadelphia, causing changes like firing offensive coordinator Brian Johnson. […]

NFL journeyman and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew is a Pro-Bowler for the first time in his five-year career. Despite Mishew having a solid year with the Colts, his position as the starting quarterback is murky in Indianapolis. While he states that he’d like to stay planted with the Colts, Indianapolis selected Anthony Richardson in […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard recently spoke out on the journey he faced through his time leaving the Portland Trailblazers and ultimately being acquired by the Bucks. The trade process was a long one for Lillard since he was initially locked in on moving to Miami and being with the Heat, but with a business […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Lou Williams was one of the many players who got to take the hardwood with the late Kobe Bryant. There’s been a surplus of stories around Bryant’s time with the Lakers, and Williams adds to that record with a story he revealed to Shaquille O’Neal on The Big Podcast. O’Neal […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard isn’t known for his loud voice in or outside of the locker room. He left that narrative behind and spoke on the Clippers’ struggles after their narrow win versus the Detroit Pistons. The Clippers have been on a tear in the last two months, winning seven of their last […]

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders was tasked with turning around one of the worst rosters in FBS football. The Buffaloes went 1-11 in 2022, a season before Sanders took on the head coaching duties. While they finished the 2023 season with a 4-8 record, the increased win margin is substantial. Sanders believes there’s still […]

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton spoke on the impact Mike Macdonald brings to a team, in an interview during a Pro Bowl event. Macdonald is expected to become the newest head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after leading Hamilton and the Ravens to the 2024 AFC Championship. Hamilton congratulated his coach on the next step […]

Former Michigan football star Roman Wilson is currently in Mobile, Alabama participating in the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl gives draft-eligible players a chance to showcase their skills in scrimmage, as well as 1-on-1 drills. Wilson made a statement with a one-handed grab in front of NFL scouts, showing his route-running ability and […]

NBA veteran Tony Snell is working against the clock. Snell needs to make a team’s active roster by Friday and sign for the rest of the season in order to be eligible for the NBA’s premium medical plan, per Jake Fischer at Yahoo Sports. He needs to play 10 years in the league for the […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce went viral before the team’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Ravens star Justin Tucker went into the Chiefs warmup territory and put his helmet and ball in front of Patrick Mahomes while he was practicing. Kelce decided to throw Tucker’s equipment to give Mahomes space. He […]

The Philadelphia Eagles may have been looking into the idea of bringing Belichick to Philly. With his departure from New England, and the Eagles struggling late in the season, Belichick was a potential replacement if Philadelphia went away from Nick Sirianni. Belichick is still awaiting his next destination, while the majority of the coaching carousel […]

UCLA basketball may have taken down the USC Trojans in an in-state rivalry matchup, but Mike Cornin is focusing on the improvement the Bruins can make. Cronin and UCLA basketball had a commanding victory against the Trojans on the road, defeating USC 65-50. One of the Bruins’ biggest stars, Adem Bona, notched a double-double with […]

Penn State football’s Beaver Stadium is set to undergo a $700 million renovation. Nittany Lions Athletic Director Patrick Kraft spoke on the preparation to have the stadium ready for next football season and the updates that fans could expect. The main renovation will take place on the west side of the stadium, working on a […]

The Nebraska football program seems to be headed in the right direction in terms of improvement on the field and in the coaching staff. Two of the biggest additions to the Cornhuskers in the offseason were five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas. Head coach Matt Rhule is turning the tide in Lincoln, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the No. 9 team in the Western Conference standings, holding a 24-24 record on the season. L.A. has seen its fair share of struggles, despite having an advantage in the free throw category. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are two of the league’s biggest stars, and the Lakers seem to […]

Notre Dame football quarterback Riley Leonard is set to miss winter workouts after undergoing ankle surgery. Leonard suffered an ankle injury in October against Florida State and decided on surgery following the season. Leonard will miss time in the winter and may miss further time during spring practice as he recovers, per Tyler Horka at […]

The Miami Heat are riding a seven-game losing streak for the first time since 2008. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes it’s time for a massive change in the Heat’s locker room. Perkins believes it would be best if Miami trades Jimmy Butler ahead of the trade deadline in February. “It’s time for the Miami Heat […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic now leads in the NBA MVP race, ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Joel Embiid. While Ebiid led at the beginning of the season, he’s fallen down the odds with injury woes plaguing his chances. Jokic is currently the heavy favorite at +115, with Gilgeous-Alexander holding +360 odds, and Embiid carrying […]

NFL legend Tom Brady recently joined the Pat McAfee show to speak on his success throughout his football career and plans of becoming the No. 1 analyst for FOX Sports. McAfee asked Brady about the dynasty that seems to be building in Kansas City behind Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid. He mentioned the […]