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Ohio State football has been a wide receiver factory over the past decade, producing some of the best receiving prospects in the country on a consistent basis. Quarterback Will Howard, who’s set to play his first season with the Buckeyes in 2024 after transferring from Kansas State, spoke on the skilled receiving room in Columbus. […]

Los Angeles Clippers center Daniel Theis could have landed back in Boston for a return to the Celtics in free agency. After a short tenure with the Indiana Pacers, Theis was the decision maker and where he was going to land in the offseason. While he flirted with the idea of moving back to Boston, […]

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox made sure to speak with Keegan Murray prior to the Kings’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Donic was fresh off a 73-point performance, with the next team on the schedule being Sacramento. Murray had the assignment to guard Donic for much of the contest. “I said Keegan, don’t let […]

The Washington Commanders are playing the long game in search of their newest head coach. Two candidates still in the picture are Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald. Washington is casting a wide net, although ESPN insider Adam Schefter mentions Johnson is seen as the favorite to land […]

The Seattle Seahawks are awaiting an interview with Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, for their head coaching vacancy. They haven’t been able to get a contact line with Macdonald since the Ravens are still in the playoffs, preparing for game matchups. Seattle may be rooting against the Ravens in the AFC Championship so they […]

Newly hired Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh will be attending the Baltimore Ravens versus Kansas City Chiefs matchup on Sunday, per Adam Schefter at ESPN. Harbaugh gets a quick look at two of the top teams in his conference, fighting for an AFC Championship. He’ll be there to formally cheer on his brother, […]

The San Francisco 49ers have the best odds to win the 2025 Super Bowl, according to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and the Niners are comfortable favorites at +450, with the next closest team being the Baltimore Ravens at +700. The 49ers are still looking to punch in a Super […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are now tied at No. 12 for the NFL’s best odds at the 2025 Super Bowl trophy. Their current odds place them at +3000, tied with the Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets, and Jacksonville Jaguars, per FanDuel Sportsbook. They received a slight increase in betting odds after the hiring of […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is probable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers, after heading to the locker room in the Nuggets’ previous game on Thursday, per the NBA’s injury report. Jokic returned to the game after getting poked in the eye, but he was vocal in explaining the pain he went through. Following the […]

UCLA basketball has a tradition under Mick Cronin. The Hungry Dog Award goes to the best defender on the team, and the player that shows the most hustle on both ends of the floor. Bruins sophomore Adem Bona has been vocal about his desire for the award. Bona is the starting center for UCLA basketball, […]

Indiana Pacers role player Jalen Smith gave his Obi Toppin All-Star case following the Pacers’ win over the Phoenix Suns. Toppin scored the go-ahead basket in the matchup versus the Suns, totaling 23 points and three assists. He’s had a career resurgence after struggling with the New York Knicks early in his career. Toppin has […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Donic exploded for a career-high 73 points in Friday night’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks. NBA legend Magic Johnson chimed in on X to give Donic his praise and comment on the recent scoring surge in the league. There have been four 70-point performances over the past year, two of which […]

Oklahoma City Thunder stars Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams spoke on the recent honor Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned. Gilgeous-Alexander has been named an All-Star starter for the first time in his career, marking his second straight appearance. The superstar guard has cemented his name as one of the best players in the league, currently in the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles could be making another change to its coaching staff, with quarterback coach Alex Tanney set to explore other options, per Jeremy Fowler at ESPN. With the Eagles firing offensive coordinator Brian Johnson, they gave Tanney the option to take his talents elsewhere since the offense will likely be completely revamped. The Eagles […]

The torch has been passed in the Alabama football program. With the retirement of the legend, Nick Saban, the next man up is Kalen DeBoer. The Crimson Tide’s newest head coach spoke on his relationship with Saban and the opportunity to learn from the greatest college football coach in the history of the game. “I’d […]

The Green Bay Packers recently elected to part ways with defensive coordinator Joe Barry after three years with the organization. Fans have quickly plugged in a new option for the Packers, former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach, Jim Leonhard. He currently serves as the Illinois football senior analyst. Most of his coaching career came with […]

The Baltimore Ravens are set to host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship. Kansas City is in familiar territory, having won the AFC title in three of the past four years. They’ve competed in the conference match for five straight seasons, but now it’s Baltimore’s turn to host the game. […]

The Detroit Lions are set to travel to San Francisco to face off against the No. 1 49ers in the NFC Championship game. While the Lions are heavy underdogs in the road matchup, head coach Dan Campbell is preparing his team for the upset. The Lions have the pieces to defeat the 49ers, but San […]

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce had yet another classic playoff performance in a victory against the Bills. Kelce hauled in two touchdowns on five receptions and 75 yards. He was caught on camera speaking with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen at halftime, in the tunnel as both teams were heading back to their locker […]

Nebraska football’s Dylan Railoa was widely considered to be the top quarterback in the 2024 recruiting class, but rankings started to scatter in the fall. Raiola was the No. 1 quarterback in the class for quite some time, garnering comparisons to the NFL’s Patrick Mahomes. When Raiola’s recruiting got murky, with the decommittment from Georgia, […]

The Dallas Cowboys ended the season in common franchise fashion. Dallas was booted in the first round after another year of high hopes behind a skilled offense and explosive defense. Former Cowboys quarterback Troyo Aikman spoke on the Cowboys’ 2023 playoff appearance, alluding to the same hopes and end to the season Dallas endures every […]

Head coach Ryan Day and Ohio State football are on a recruiting tear. The Buckeyes are the hottest team in the transfer portal, going after the biggest fish in the market. Day has recently landed commitments from the No. 1 overall player in Alabama transfer Caleb Downs, along with five-star quarterback Julian Sayin, and the […]

Five-star wide receiver Ryan Williams has canceled his official visit to Texas football, after making trips to Tuscaloosa and College Station, per Matt Galatzan at Longhorns Country. Williams was committed to Alabama before the retirement of Nick Saban but decided to reopen his recruitment. Texas A&M and Auburn have jumped into the picture as possible […]

The Milwaukee Bucks recently decided to part ways with head coach Adrian Griffin. Since the arrival of superstar Damian Lillard the Bucks have had success, but it was clear that the team wasn’t clicking on both ends. It took time for Lillard to get accustomed to the system that Griffin ran, but the Bucks believed […]

The San Francisco 49ers edged out a victory over the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round of the playoffs. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy played a substandard game, but the Niners were able to work through that. Tight end George Kittle spoke on Purdy’s performance, giving credit to his poise throughout the game. “Brock played […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant hit the go-ahead game-winner in the Suns’ recent victory over the Chicago Bulls. The NBA veteran has cemented his name as one of the most clutch players in league history. He’s been able to knock down game-winning buckets or go-ahead shots from anywhere on the floor. After the clutch basket […]

USC basketball freshman Bronny James suffered a horrific setback in 2023, going into cardiac arrest during Trojans practice. James was sent to the hospital after the incident, ultimately being unable to play at the beginning of the 2023 basketball season. After missing some time at the beginning of the year, James made his debut in […]

The 2023-24 college football season saw the rise and demise of high-level programs. In the ACC a team like Florida State was resurrected after years of climbing back to the top of the conference. The ACC leaders up until then were the Clemson Tigers. Clemson football has been considered one of the most elite programs […]

Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen gave NFL fans another all-time classic. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-24 in the AFC divisional round, featuring a matchup of two of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. All eyes were on the stars during Sunday night’s bout. According to CBS, more than 50 million viewers […]

The 2024 Heisman Trophy odds have been released, with Texas football quarterback Quinn Ewers and Georgia football quarterback Carson Beck listed as the early favorites. Other candidates in the mix include Dillon Gabirl, Will Howard, Jalen Milroe, and Nico Lamaleava. Ewers and Beck hold the same odds at 7.5-1, per Brett McMurphy on X. Both […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are traveling to Detroit to face the Lions in the NFC divisional round on Sunday. Star wide receiver Mike Evans could be playing in his last game for the Bucs, if Tampa does advance further in the playoffs. It’s been reported that Evans and the Buccaneers could part ways in 2024 […]

UFC 297 gave fans an absolute brawl between middleweight champion Sean Strickland and challenger Dricus Du Plessis. The fight was back and forth, with both competitors leaving the octagon covered in blood. The controversial bout ended with Du Plessis being crowned the new champion of the middleweight division, leaving many in shock. Strickland took to […]

Alabama football’s Kalen DeBoer has landed All-Pac-12 Second Team offensive lineman Parker Brailsford, per The Athletic. The redshirt freshman started all 15 games for the Washington Huskies, under DeBoer last season. After waiting on the sideline to hear his number called his freshman year, Brailsford got the chance to be the starting center for a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder dueled in a battle of the top teams in the West on Friday. Minnesota stands at No. 1 in the standings, while the OKC is one game behind in the No. 2 slot. The Thunder went into the Timberwolves house and earned a victory behind 33 points from […]

The UFC Middleweight title was up for grabs last night in a bout against the division champion, Sean Strickland, and the challenger Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland took the early advantage over Du Plessis in rounds one and two, but Du Plessis started to turn up the heat in the later rounds. UFC president Dana White […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker took over in the team’s recent victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. Booker recorded 52 points on the night, adding five assists and four rebounds. The trip to New Orleans was important for Booker since it features the closest stadium to the town where he played high school basketball. He […]

Iowa State football has landed former five-star prospect Kadyn Proctor, per HayesFawcett3 on X. After playing one season for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Proctor chose to pack his bags and head back home to play for the Hawkeyes. This comes with a wave of transfers from Tuscaloosa, following the departure of Nick Saban from Alabama. […]

Former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin praises the Las Vegas Raiders for the hiring of head coach Antonio Pierce. After spending almost half the season as the Raiders’ interim head coach, Pierce gets an opportunity to run it back in Las Vegas. Coughlin spoke on Pierce and the Raiders, presumably excited for the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is now probable to play against the Detroit Pistons in their road clash on Saturday, per the NBA’s injury report. He’s dealt with a right shoulder contusion, as well as an illness this week, but Antetokounmpo should get back on the court for an early weekend matchup. In a contest […]