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Duke basketball is gearing up to take on the top-seeded Houston basketball in a much awaited Sweet 16 showdown on Friday night. However, just hours before the game, Duke star Jared McCain grabbed headlines in the college basketball world after recently finalizing a significant NIL deal. The freshman guard, known for his unique nail-painting habit, […]

Once again, Caleb Love and Arizona basketball’s hopes for a Final Four appearance were dashed this year as No. 6 seed Clemson basketball pulled off a surprising upset against the second-seed Arizona the Sweet 16, winning 77-72 and securing a spot in the Elite Eight at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday. “For […]

Following their fifth national championship win, where they dominated the NCAA Tournament by an average margin of nearly 20 points, UConn basketball continued their dominance in the 2024 March Madness with a ninth consecutive double-digit victory last weekend. Their victories in this tournament have been by margins of 39, 17, and 30 points. “We suck […]

Austin Reaves has forged a strong connection with LeBron James since joining the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent. His gritty and versatile style of play has earned respect not only from James but also from the entire team. The Reaves, James, and Anthony Davis trio propelled the Los Angeles Lakers to the […]

Caitlin Clark and the top-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team secured their spot in the Sweet 16 with a 64-54 win over eighth-seeded West Virginia in Monday’s Albany 2 Region second-round game held at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This marks the Hawkeyes’ third Sweet 16 appearance in four years. Entering her final home game of the collegiate career, […]

Seattle Seahawks fans will likely appreciate the positive remarks made by the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, Jim Harbaugh, about Seattle’s new head coach, Mike Macdonald. During the NFL owner’s meetings in Orlando, Fla., Harbaugh expressed admiration for Macdonald, his former protégé and defensive coordinator at Michigan in 2021. Jim Harbaugh’s quirky […]

There’s an ongoing trend to hype up a top college team, regardless of the sport, and speculate that they could seamlessly transition to the professional level without any drop in performance. ESPN’s Mike Greenberg received heavy criticism during Monday’s Get Up episode after suggesting that the UConn basketball team could potentially make it to the […]

UFC President Dana White’s respect for legendary boxer Mike Tyson is well-known. Conversely, his disdain of Jake Paul is also widely recognized. White finds himself conflicted about the recently announced fight between Paul and Tyson. White has been critical of Paul’s transition from internet celebrity to professional boxing, leading to online disputes between the two […]

The major storyline dominating the 2024 Major League Baseball season revolves around the gambling scandal implicating Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. MLB’s decision to launch a formal investigation aligns with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ move to fire Ippei Mizuhara on Wednesday. Ohtani’s representatives claimed that the Japanese player had been robbed, […]

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo’s winless streak against North Carolina basketball in March Madness continues, marking the end of a campaign that fell short of the lofty aspirations set at the start. MSU’s season began with promising expectations, ranking No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 Poll. However, it ended on a […]

There’s excitement and anticipation surrounding the upcoming Black and Gold Spring Game for Colorado football, especially with three standout players like QB Shedeur Sanders, safety Shilo Sanders, and dual-threat star Travis Hunter entering their final season with the team before potentially heading to the NFL Draft in 2025. The question remains, however: What is Deion […]

Critics have targeted John Calipari following Kentucky basketball’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament against a 13-seed, suggesting that the Wildcats’ head coach has not adjusted to the modern landscape of college basketball. Calipari partially attributed Kentucky’s defeat to youth, but ultimately, as the architect of the team, he must be open to change to […]

The Auburn Tigers had quite a rough day on Friday afternoon, and it might have been even worse for Charles Barkley. The renowned former Auburn star and March Madness analyst had expressed strong confidence in the Tigers’ chances of beating Yale in their first-round matchup, but was forced to eat his words after the Bulldogs […]

The news about Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter came as a surprise to those in the Los Angeles Angels’ clubhouse. Friday morning saw a subdued atmosphere with many questions swirling in the Angel’s minds. The Angels, who were off on Thursday, gathered as a team for the first time since the news emerged on Wednesday afternoon about […]

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended for six games due to a high-sticking incident involving Noah Gregor during Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Wilson’s suspension came after an in-person hearing on Friday, reflecting the seriousness of the incident. This lengthier suspension is attributed to the severity of the play and Wilson’s […]

CBS and TNT have kicked off the NCAA Tournament to a stellar beginning. According to the networks’ announcement on Friday, the March Madness’ opening round on Thursday achieved the highest viewership for an opening round since 2015. The quartet of networks including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV collectively averaged 8.5 million viewers throughout the day. […]

Miami Heat rookie sensation Jaime Jaquez Jr. has quickly grown a close bond with veteran Jimmy Butler. During an interview on JJ Redick’s “The Old Man & The Three” podcast, the Heat rookie recounted an amusing incident involving Butler when he played an emotional Ed Sheeran song before a game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. caught off […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba is not someone most people would want to mess with, considering his intimidating size. Patrick Beverley is not most people. The Milwaukee Bucks guard recently sparked controversy on his list of the top-five “whitest black guys” in the NBA during an episode the Pat Bev Podcast with co-host Adam Ferrone. […]

Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari promised tweaks in the Wildcats’ defensive schemes entering March Madness. He didn’t deliver. Calipari expressed his disappointment in the upset, highlighting that some players didn’t perform at their usual level. He mentioned to Evan Washburn of CBS, “We had some guys that didn’t play the way they’ve been playing […]

NFL executive vice president of football operations, Troy Vincent, announced to reporters on Thursday that the league has no plans to pursue proposals aimed at prohibiting the “tush push” quarterback sneak. The sneaky play gained popularity this season thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles. They employed the play in crucial situations, with quarterback Jalen Hurts snapping the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green was back on his on-court antics again, this time against his favorite team, the Memphis Grizzlies. Early in the Warriors’ blowout win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Green contested Santi Aldama’s layup attempt. Aldama wasn’t too pleased with Green’s physicality and bumped into him, which led Green to retaliate. […]

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari has joined the chorus of critics against expanding the NCAA tournament. He urged officials to maintain the tournament’s current 68-team format and avoid further expansion. The NCAA tournament underwent a transition from a 64-team field to a 68-team format with the introduction of the First Four round in 2011. However, […]

Viewers can expect a touch of NFL influence during the 2024 Summer Olympics coverage on NBC. Scott Hanson, known for hosting NFL Red Zone will be anchoring the Gold Zone, as announced by NBC on Wednesday morning. The Gold Zone will be available on Peacock for a two-week period, running from July 27 to Aug. […]

The Duquesne basketball team copped a special gift from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The gift arrived just before the Dukes’ NCAA Tournament matchup against BYU basketball. From a King to the Dukes The players received new pairs of LeBron’s latest shoe, the LeBron XXI, which are grey and blue, perfectly matching the team’s […]

A criminal complaint filed Wednesday revealed that a work hard drive containing sensitive strategic team information was stolen by a disgruntled employee from the Target Center office of the head of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ analytics department last month. Somak Sarkar, aged 33, was fired from the Timberwolves and subsequently arrested on Monday. He faces felony […]

The general consensus across the nation is that the Chicago Bears will use the No. 1 pick in next month’s NFL draft to select Caleb Williams, the impressive quarterback from the University of Southern California. With the USC quarterback opting out of the NFL Combine, all attention shifted to USC Pro Day, where Williams showcased […]

Texas football features several promising NFL Draft prospects, but the spotlight is primarily on their pair of wide receivers, Xavier Worthy and Adonai Mitchell, who are both projected to be first-round picks in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Both wide receivers impressed at the Texas Pro Day, receiving 50-plus yards down the field from fellow […]

Monday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks could not have started any uglier for Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, as he was emphatically dunked on by Jalen Johnson within the first 20 seconds of the game. Johnson pulled off a Dunk of the Year contender, taking advantage of Reaves’ ill-advised attempt to draw a charge. […]

Since assuming leadership of the Colorado football program, Deion Sanders has encountered significant criticism. Derogatory nicknames like “Slime Time” and “Bruce Lee of BS” have been thrown towards the direction of the Colorado head coach. Additionally, opposing coaches have targeted Sanders on the recruiting trail, displaying blatant racism toward prospects interested in the Buffs. With […]

Former Kentucky basketball guard Devin Askew is reportedly planning to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3 guard, who was a starter for California basketball at the start of the 2023-24 basketball season but was sidelined for most of the season due to injury, is moving again according to Joe Tipton of on3sports. Askew started his […]

Caitlyn Jenner and Lamar Odom have joined forces for an upcoming sports podcast series titled “Keeping Up with Sports.” The trailer for the series was released on Tuesday, drawing inspiration from the popular E! show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” which concluded in 2021. The former in-laws, Jenner and Odom, are launching a podcast with […]

John Calipari’s Kentucky basketball was designated as the 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament South Region on Selection Sunday. The Wildcats excel offensively, ranking third with an average of 89.4 points per game. They also boast impressive offensive metrics, sitting sixth in overall offensive rating. However, their defensive performances have raised major concerns heading to the […]

Francis Ngannou suffered his second boxing defeat, facing a brutal knockout at the hands of British heavyweight Anthony Joshua. Ngannou, who has stayed positive despite the loss, spoke about his defeat on The MMA Hour on March 18. The ex-UFC heavyweight champ didn’t make excuses for his performance but described his fight day as “weird.” […]

Jonathan Kuminga stepped into the starting lineup for the Golden State Warriors, taking over for Draymond Green who was suspended after an incident where he struck Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face during a December 13th game. After facing his second suspension of the season, Green stayed away from the Warriors. He spent […]

With MLB Opening Day less than two weeks away, the Houston Astros are poised to be among the elite teams in baseball yet again. And it looks like they are still looking to add to their roster, as the Astros reportedly remain in the mix for free agent left-hander Blake Snell, according to Jon Heyman […]

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is delivering a strong message for Jake Paul as they gear up for their highly-anticipated showdown in Texas this July. Tyson shared a training video on Friday, accompanied by the caption “#PaulTyson,” as he talked into the camera, “You still wanna f–k with me?” Dubbed “the baddest man on the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have consistently figured out how to beat the Los Angeles Clippers in recent years, as they have developed effective strategies to defeat them. Friday night’s matchup seemed to be more than a regular season game, as both teams are headed towards a potential first-round matchup in the playoffs. Zion Williamson knows […]

The New York Jets are bolstering their offensive line with the addition of All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith. This move comes after quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending injury just four plays into the Jets’ 2023 campaign. The addition of Tyron Smith completed the Jets’ overhaul of their offensive line, a focal point of their […]

While there hasn’t been much to like about the San Antonio Spurs this season, 2023-24 may nevertheless be one of the most insane runs for a rookie in NBA history. Victor Wembanyama seemingly has it all: Plays you thought you’d only see in NBA 2K, increasingly insane stat lines and mounting NBA records. Victor Wembanyama’s […]