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The New York Knicks made waves in the offseason when they scooped up Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier and also brought back some of their own free agents like Derrick Rose, Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks. Another piece that will be implemented back into the lineup next season is Mitchell Robinson. The super athletic center […]

There’s a big time Sunday Night Football matchup brewing between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. All eyes will be on the superstar quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes. Sammy Watkins is currently a go-to target for Jackson with the Ravens. He spent the last couple of seasons before this one […]

On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks made a historic move in hiring Lisa Byington as the new play-by-play voice for the franchise. With the announcement made, Byington is the first female to be named the full-time, play-by-play voice for a major men’s professional sports team. Per ESPN, Byington reacted to joining Milwaukee as the new voice […]

The injuries for the Baltimore Ravens keep piling up and this time it’s their all-pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley who will miss at least the Week 2 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens are preparing to be without All Pro LT Ronnie Stanley this week and possibly far longer ad he undergoes more […]

After a narrow defeat in Week 1 to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Washington Football Team enters Week 2 with a good amount of uncertainty. Ryan Fitzpatrick was injured in the season opener and is on the shelf indefinitely for the Washington Football Team. Ron Rivera and Co. will be handing the keys over to […]

Brooks Koepka is set to be part of Team USA at the 2021 Ryder Cup which will take place at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. While he may not be a huge fan of the format for some of the matches, Kopeka will be a key player for Team USA. A former U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, […]

There were a lot of injuries in Week 1 of the NFL season as has been the norm for quite some time now. One of the more prominent names who ended up on injured reserve was Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who suffered an ankle injury against the New York Giants. In his absence, […]

When Dennis Schroder turned down a reported $84 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers during last season, he was banking in on himself to land a bigger deal in free agency. What ended up happening was not what Schroder could’ve expected, as he agreed to a $6 million deal with the Boston Celtics. The […]

As the No. 11 Florida Gators get set for their biggest matchup of the year against No. 1 Alabama, there are two quarterbacks still in the mix for Dan Mullen to use. Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson have both shown plenty of flashes for Florida at the QB1 spot through the first two weeks. Via, […]

One of the best stories in MLB this year is what the Milwaukee Brewers have done all year long. While many of the storylines have gone the way of the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants in the National League, the Brewers have glided along all year long to the tune of an 89-56 […]

Simone Biles took the stand at the Senate hearing involving the case of Larry Nassar on Wednesday. To say that what the Olympian said was admirable would be a massive understatement. Per CNN, Simone Biles did not hold back her thoughts as she spoke about about being a victim of sexual abuse as well. “I […]

With Ryan Fitzpatrick landing on injured reserve due to a hip injury just one week into the regular season, the expectations for the Washington Football Team have dipped a bit. Don’t tell Taylor Heinicke that, as he is set to step in as the starting quarterback in the absence of Fitzpatrick. Heinicke, via The Athletic, […]

Everyone has been piling on the Green Bay Packers following their 38-3 beatdown that they took from the New Orleans Saints in Week 1. Aaron Rodgers looked miserable and never got into any sort of rhythm in the loss for the Packers. As yearly traditions go, former Packers tight end Jermichael Finley took the opportunity […]

After a baffling 38-3 defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Saints, the Green Bay Packers enter Week 2 with a lot of eyeballs cast upon them to see how they will bounce back. The Detroit Lions enter Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football and it would appear to be a good matchup for […]

Famous actor and comedian Norm Macdonald passed away at just the age of 61 after a long and private battle with cancer. Norm Macdonald was a brilliant comedian and became super well known for his role on the “Weekend Update” segment on Saturday Night Live. He appeared on the show as a cast member from […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers got shredded by the New Orleans Saints in Week 1. While the mental toll on Matt LaFleur’s squad took a hit with the loss, apparently Aaron Rodgers took a physical beating as well that wasn’t first noticed. Appearing on the Pat McAfee Show during his weekly appearance, Rodgers […]

The Purdue Boilermakers are off to a great start this season with wins over Oregon State and Connecticut. Their biggest test to date will come in Week 3 against No. 12 Notre Dame. Purdue will have to get the job done without their star running back Zander Horvath. Via the Charlotte Observer, Purdue head coach […]

When the University of Southern California fired Clay Helton on Monday, it opened up the box for plenty of names to be rumored as the next coach. It’s a list that includes a lot of names, including Penn State coach James Franklin. Franklin’s name has popped up many times before and he addressed the latest […]

For the first time since 2001, the Seattle Mariners will be hosting the MLB All-Star Game. The festivities will take place in the summer of 2023 at T-Mobile Park. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, MLB already had two future games booked and now the Mariners and T-Mobile Park have been added to that list. MLB […]

The Green Bay Packers were embarrassed by the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 in their 38-3 defeat. New Orleans dominated every phase of the game and it sent a shockwave through Wisconsin. Matt LaFleur’s squad will need a big bounce back when they host the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football in Week 2. […]

Clayton Kershaw returned to the bump on Monday for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time in over two months. The lefty went 4.1 innings allowing just one run while striking out five. After the game, Kershaw reflected on the start and being back for the Dodgers, via ESPN. “There’s not a lot of […]

Texas A&M is off to a 2-0 start after knocking off Kent State in Colorado in their first two games of the season. Moving forward, they’ll have to do things for awhile without starting quarterback Haynes King. King suffered a fractured ankle against the Buffaloes on Saturday and, according to on3.com, he underwent surgery on […]

On Monday the Washington Football Team announced that starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was being placed on injured reserve with a hip injury. While he may still come back at some point this season, he will miss a large chunk of games. It appears the Washington Football Team will roll forward with Taylor Heinicke as their […]

The value of sports franchises continues to rise and with the reports that the Denver Broncos could be had in 2022 for purchase, two of the biggest names possible have popped up as potential suitors. According to FrontOfficeSports.com, Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z both have interest in purchasing the Broncos, should they be put up for […]

It was an embarrassing showing from the Texas Longhorns on Saturday in their blowout loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Steve Sarkisian’s squad was trolled big time on social media after losing to an SEC school; the conference they will be joining soon. On Monday, Texas announced that Casey Thompson would be starting Week 3 over […]

The Washington Football Team entered this season with expectations of repeating as NFC East champions in 2021. Those expectations took a hit when it was announced on Monday that starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is headed to injured reserve. Washington Football Team QB Ryan Fitzpatrick did suffer a hip subluxation, the MRI confirmed. He’ll be placed […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz had high expectations entering the playoffs last season. Those expectations were booted out by the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round, putting a stunning end to the year for Utah. Mitchell dealt with an ankle injury during the postseason and while you won’t find him making tons of […]

In the lead-up to the Cleveland Browns – Kansas City Chiefs Week 1 matchup, all indicators appeared to point towards Odell Beckham Jr. being active and in the lineup for Cleveland. It came as a surprise to many when he was ruled inactive an hour before kickoff. With many wondering if it was a decision […]

Sunday night’s battle between the New York Mets and New York Yankees had all the feels of a postseason game. It also featured two teams desperately trying to hunt down playoff spots with just a couple of weeks left in the regular season. Francisco Lindor played the role of hero on Sunday for the Mets. […]

Jalen Hurts stuffed the stat sheet for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday as he went 27/35 for 264 yards and 3 touchdowns in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. Just for good measure, he also added 62 yards rushing in the 32-6 demolition of Atlanta. Following the win, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni praised the play […]

Jameis Winston looked as smooth as ever on Sunday as he tossed 5 touchdowns in the 38-3 win for the New Orleans Saints over the Green Bay Packers. Following the win, Winston spoke about the importance of the victory for the Saints and the city of New Orleans, per ESPN. “That was for the city,” […]

Week 2 of the college football season is in the books and there were plenty of shocking results and finishes that will change the landscape going forward. Let’s predict the new top 10 in the college football rankings going forward following Saturday’s chaos. College football rankings (Predictions) 1.) Alabama (2-0) The Crimson Tide had a […]

Good thing the Dallas Cowboys have plenty of weapons on offense because they will be without one for awhile. Wide receiver Michael Gallup exited the Cowboys’ Week 1 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and now he’s set to miss an extended period of time with a calf strain. Cowboys WR Michael Gallup suffered a […]

It seemed to be a foregone conclusion but Friday it was announce, via Jeff Passan of ESPN, that Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will miss the remainder of the season. As ongoing investigations continue into sexual assault allegations against Bauer, the move was agreed upon by MLB and the MLBPA. Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer […]

Boston College and their football program started a tradition in 2014 that will bring goosebumps to anyone’s arms. On Saturday, BC is set to play on the road at UMass. For a few years now, they have honored the memory of Welles Crowther, who was lost on 9/11, by wearing red bandana inspired uniforms. They […]

When the Chicago Cubs erased their 107 year World Series drought in 2016, it was relief pitcher Mike Montgomery who recorded the final out against the Cleveland Indians in Game 7. The win sent the Cubs into a frenzy in Cleveland and back in Chicago the party was on. Fast forward five years later and […]

Even for the internet, the rumors surrounding Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift on Thursday seemed a bit crazy. Unverified reports surfaced that Swift was involved in a shooting that took place earlier this summer that left one person dead. Normally, rumors like this with no merit can be dismissed quickly but this one seemed […]

Joakim Noah signed a 4-year, $72 million deal with the New York Knicks back in the summer of 2016. He would go on to play just 53 games with the team over a two-year stretch before he was ultimately let go. Appearing on the Knuckleheads podcast with Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson, Noah detailed his […]

In his tell-all on his “Funky Friday” YouTube release, former New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton didn’t hold back any punches. One topic of intrigue circulated around rookie quarterback Mac Jones winning the job over Newton as the starter. According to Newton, that’s not how it went down or how he views the situation. Newton: […]