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Nearly two decades have passed since his playing career, but Memphis coach Penny Hardaway still finds losing difficult to bear. The Tigers were trampled by South Florida, 87-66, at Yuengling Center on Thursday, as Hardaway continues to search for answers in what has been a challenging campaign. Memphis absorbed its third straight loss, falling to […]

The New York Knicks had no answer for Cade Cunningham on Thursday, as he led the Detroit Pistons to a convincing win, 123-111, at Madison Square Garden. Cunningham went off for a game-high 42 points on 17-of-34 shooting, including 5-of-11 from three-point range. He also had eight rebounds, 13 assists, and two blocks in another […]

The good thing about watching the NBA is that you will always have a chance to see something you have not seen before. Even if that something is absolutely unnecessary. Just ask New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby. The Knicks hosted the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Thursday in a possible preview of […]

The Houston Rockets launched into the second half of the season with a win after beating the Charlotte Hornets, 105-101, courtesy of the heroics of Kevin Durant at Spectrum Center on Thursday. With the Rockets leading by three points, 101-98, with only 25 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Hornets needed a stop to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will return to action on Friday as they go up against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in the latest chapter of their inter-city rivalry. The Lakers are coming off a win over the Dallas Mavericks before the midseason break, snapping a two-game skid. They are 6-4 over their last […]

An act of vandalism has thrust the new Highmark Stadium, the future home of the Buffalo Bills, into the spotlight for the wrong reason. Over the weekend, workers at the construction site in Orchard Park discovered graffiti, including hateful messages and lewd remarks, sprayed across multiple areas. Everything has been halted on the site until […]

When Klay Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks in 2024, he felt that he put himself in a position to win a fifth championship. But now, Luka Doncic is no longer around, Anthony Davis only played 29 games before being traded, and Kyrie Irving is still recovering from knee surgery. The Mavericks have become an […]

Chris Gotterup continues his meteoric rise as he recently claimed his fourth title on the PGA Tour in the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona. Gotterup outclassed Hideki Matsuyama in a sudden-death playoff, marking his second win of the year. It also vaulted him ahead of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler atop the […]

Former NBA player Boban Marjanovic continues to give it the old college try as he watched Arizona host BYU at McKale Memorial Center on Wednesday. It was easy to spot the 7-foot-4 Marjanovic in the crowd, especially since he was holding a triangle while wearing Arizona’s colors. He was seated beside the Wildcats’ school band, […]

St. John’s moved to the top of the Big East after defeating Marquette, 76-70, on Wednesday at Fiserv Forum. The Red Storm notched their 12th straight victory. Bryce Hopkins starred for the 17th-ranked St. John’s anew, finishing with 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting and 10 rebounds. St. John’s, which rejected the invitation to play in […]

Wyatt Teller’s seven-year stint with the Cleveland Browns comes to an end as he is set to be released in free agency. Teller penned an emotional goodbye to the fans on Wednesday. Teller gave his all in his tenure with the Browns. Over the years, he proved to be a reliable interior offensive lineman, relying […]

The Seattle Seahawks are likely still enjoying the afterglow of their triumph in the Super Bowl, yet wide receiver Rashid Shaheed is already thinking about his future. Shaheed will be a free agent in March, just weeks after helping the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. He earned his first […]

It has been a challenging stretch for the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) as they continue to struggle to find a compromise regarding the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The new season is set to begin in May, but a lockout is highly possible if the WNBA and the WNBPA cannot get a […]

The NFL world on Wednesday mourned the passing of Pittsburgh Steelers legend Mike Wagner. The reason for his death has not been disclosed. He was 76 years old. Wagner played safety for the Steelers for 10 seasons, winning four Super Bowl titles. A key piece in Pittsburgh’s vaunted “Steel Curtain” in the 1970s, Wagner was […]

UFC fighter Sean Strickland grabbed attention without even stepping into the Octagon after he recently took aim at rapper Bad Bunny during a podcast appearance. Now, former NFL star Robert Griffin III is not having it. Strickland dismissed Bad Bunny’s influence on pop culture and, worse, questioned his heritage and masculinity. His comments swiftly circulated […]

Creighton avenged its blowout loss to Connecticut last month by delivering a statement performance on Wednesday to claim the huge victory, 91-84, at Gampel Pavilion. The 5th-ranked Huskies continued to threaten in the closing minutes behind Silas Demary Jr., but the Bluejays stayed composed to complete the come-from-behind upset. Creighton lost to Connecticut, 85-58, in […]

People are still gushing about Mikaela Shiffrin’s historic win in the women’s slalom in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Among them is a familiar face: Simone Biles. Biles lauded Shiffrin for capturing the gold medal, ending a long drought and cementing her status as one of the greatest alpine skiers in history. The 30-year-old […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ decision to hire Christian Parker as their defensive coordinator signaled a culture reset on a unit that sputtered through one of the team’s worst defensive seasons on record. The Cowboys ranked last in points allowed at 30.1 per game and were among the worst in the NFL in both pass and run. Clearly, […]

Kentucky coach Mark Pope could only watch in horror as they embarrassed themselves in front of their fans at Rupp Arena after losing to Georgia, 86-78, on Tuesday. Pope looked empty on the sideline as the Wildcats kept on allowing the Bulldogs to score in the second half with listless defense. Georgia ended its 12-game […]

Nothing was falling for Iowa in the final minutes of the second half, but the team still held on to complete the win against Nebraska, 57-52, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. Fans grew worried when the Hawkeyes could not buy a basket amid the Cornhuskers’ comeback attempt. They failed to score a field goal in […]

Florida is going up, up, up under coach Todd Golden. The Gators notched their sixth straight win in the SEC after taking down South Carolina, 76-62, at Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Tuesday. They improved to 20-6, including 11-2 in conference play. The 12th-ranked Florida is peaking at the right moment, with its title defense in […]

Michigan State made light work of UCLA, 82-59, on Tuesday at Breslin Center, in a game marred by a hard foul on Carson Cooper in the second half. Cooper was going up for a layup with less than five minutes left when he was hit near the head by Steven Jamerson II. Cooper tried to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger recently found himself on the receiving end of sharp rebukes from former teammate Joey Porter, who said the iconic quarterback was “not a good teammate.” Porter also said Roethlisberger was “not a good person,” citing the latter’s supposed dismissive attitude in the locker room and lack of leadership. Following Porter’s […]

Nothing went right for UCLA on Tuesday as it suffered a lopsided loss to Michigan State, 82-59, at Breslin Center. The Bruins led briefly in the first half, but the Spartans exerted their might for the majority of the one-sided contest. UCLA fell to 17-9, including 9-6 in the Big Ten, while the 15th-ranked Michigan […]

SMU put an end to Louisville’s five-game winning streak after grabbing the win, 95-85, at Moody Coliseum on Tuesday. The Mustangs were exceptional from the field, shooting 58%, including 9-of-19 from three-point range. They also had 21 assists and scored 21 points off the Cardinals’ 17 turnovers. The game was tied at 76-76 with 6:33 […]

Auburn star Keyshawn Hall is set to suit up against Mississippi State on Wednesday following a controversial benching in their last game. Hall did not play in their loss to Arkansas on Saturday due to disciplinary reasons. He was not used in the final 12 minutes of their loss to Vanderbilt last week. “Significant news […]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant found himself in the headlines again after fans claimed that he was behind a burner account that trashed his former and current teammates in a group chat. While it is most probably untrue—and difficult to prove—Durant has a history of using a different account to defend himself from critics on […]

The Detroit Pistons remain at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 40-13 record, anchored by the stellar play of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, with the supporting cast providing consistent contributions. The Pistons exude toughness on both ends of the court, with some claiming that they are reminiscent of the team’s “Bad Boys” […]

Lonzo Ball’s stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers was cut short after the team traded him to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team deal. The Jazz eventually waived him, making him a free agent. Ball said he understood the Cavaliers’ decision to move him on Ball in the Family Podcast, but he responded to […]

Player agent Rich Paul has slowly become one of the most influential figures in the NBA, and his reach continues to expand with more ventures. Under his firm, Klutch Sports, Paul handles stars like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker added another personal accolade after helping Team Stars win the title in the All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on Sunday. The 29-year-old Booker was the oldest member of Team Stars, which was composed of the league’s top young players, including Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, […]

Iowa State is buzzing after completing a stunning upset against Houston, 70-67, at Hilton Coliseum on Tuesday. Even Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had to celebrate his alma mater’s huge victory. The sixth-ranked Cyclones went on a 17-2 run to close out the second half and shut the door on the second-ranked Cougars. Iowa State […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are facing another offseason filled with uncertainties despite the hiring of coach Klint Kubiak. Arguably, the biggest question is: Will Maxx Crosby remain with the Silver and Black? Crosby has been at the center of trade rumors following another atrocious campaign by the Raiders, which saw them win only three games […]

Houston saw its six-game winning streak get snapped after bowing to Iowa State, 70-67, at Hilton Coliseum on Monday. The second-ranked Cougars were in control of the game until the sixth-ranked Cyclones went on a searing 17-2 run to close out the second half and complete the come-from-behind victory. With the result, Houston and Iowa […]

North Carolina will look for back-to-back wins when it faces longtime rival NC State on Tuesday. The Tar Heels are coming off a victory against Pittsburgh on Saturday, even though they played without Caleb Wilson. Wilson, who leads the team with 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds, was recovering from a hand injury he sustained in […]

He may not have entered the NBA with a lot of hype compared to his fellow rookies, but Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward has been a pleasant surprise. Coward, the 11th overall pick out of Washington State, has earned himself a role with his workhorse attitude, providing the Grizzlies with tenacity and toughness on both […]

In just a few days, the NBA will begin the second half of the season, and the majority of the teams are expected to try to firm up their position to earn a much-coveted ticket to the playoffs. As for the other squads, well, let the tanking commence. Tanking has been a persistent issue for […]

When the New York Giants announced the signing of Jameis Winston last year, it came without much fanfare but with plenty of intrigue, as many were curious if he could still perform. Winston was brought in on a modest two-year contract to provide experience and shore up the Giants’ quarterback room. But as the season […]

The New England Patriots on Monday expressed their sympathies over the fatal shooting in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which left three people dead, including the suspect. It happened during a youth hockey game at Dennis M. Lynch Arena. Three others were hospitalized in critical condition, according to a report from the Associated Press. In the report, […]