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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had an empty look on his face as he exited Raymond James Stadium after their bitter loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. The Buccaneers blew a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, as the Falcons escaped with a one-point victory, 29-28, via Zane Gonzalez’s walkoff 43-yard field goal. […]

It is a new chapter for Pete Alonso and his family after the star slugger agreed to join the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year contract worth $155 million. Alonso is bidding goodbye to the New York Mets, where he spent his last seven seasons, becoming one of the league’s biggest stars. Alonso’s wife, Haley Alonso, […]

Hide the women and children! Raymond James Stadium witnessed a pair of dejections on Thursday: 1. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons and 2. Todd Bowles in the postgame conference. The Buccaneers lost for the sixth time in their last eight outings after allowing the Falcons to complete a come-from-behind victory, 29-28. After […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had himself an evening on Thursday. The Falcons escaped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by the skin of their teeth, 29-28, at Raymond James Stadium after kicker Zane Gonzalez drilled in the game-winning field goal from 43 yards. But it was Pitts who starred for the Falcons. He finished with […]

For the second time in 17 days, the Baltimore Ravens will go up against the Cincinnati Bengals. Only this time, the postseason implications will be more pronounced. The Ravens will visit the Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, renewing their rivalry in the AFC North. Baltimore is coming off back-to-back losses, including a defeat to […]

The injury bug is not going away for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as cornerback Zyon McCollum suffered a hip injury against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. McCollum sustained it in the first half at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers reported that he is questionable to return. Zyon McCollum (hip) is Questionable to return. pic.twitter.com/GABnXuTtpX — […]

The Atlanta Falcons looked to end their two-game skid as they visited the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Thursday. The Falcons must be feeling a sense of urgency these days as they’re scrambling to close out the season on a positive note. As for Kyle Pitts, he’s probably already thinking of his […]

Watching the NFL is fun because you get to see things you don’t see every day. Exhibit A: Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea making a cameo appearance on the offense unit. The Buccaneers hosted the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday at Raymond James Stadium, and Vea helped the team get on the board late […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell short in their bid to reclaim the NBA Cup title after they got eliminated in the quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs, 132-119, on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. The Spurs staved off every rally of the Lakers, who went down by as much as 24 points. The […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was active cheering for his teammates from the bench on Wednesday as they beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 132-119, to advance to the semifinals of the NBA Cup. While multiple reports point to his impending return from his calf injury, Wembanyama was ruled out against the Lakers. He has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ first defeat in the NBA Cup couldn’t come at a worse time as they got eliminated in the quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs, 132-119, on Wednesday. The Spurs silenced Crypto.com Arena with a masterclass against the Lakers, who swept their four assignments in the group stage. The Purple and Gold […]

While many are happy for Philip Rivers after he got signed by the Indianapolis Colts, one guy is not feeling it: Cam Newton. The 44-year-old Rivers made a surprising return after the Colts’ quarterback lineup got decimated by injuries. Daniel Jones is out for the season with a torn Achilles, while Anthony Richardson and Riley […]

San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox reminded everyone on Wedensday that he is still one of the craftiest scorers in the NBA. The Spurs visited the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena for their do-or-die quarterfinals matchup in the NBA Cup, and Fox has always loved performing in pressure-filled games. In the third quarter, he […]

All eyes will be on Philip Rivers if he gets the start for the Indianapolis Colts against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. The Colts and the Seahawks will face off at Lumen Field on Sunday, with fans eager to see how the 44-year-old Rivers would fare if he gets the nod. Indianapolis signed him […]

If there was one person who was closely monitoring the next move of in-demand coach Lane Kiffin, it was New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. Kiffin was heavily linked to the Giants following the firing of Brian Daboll. It would have been a grand reunion for Kiffin and Dart, who teamed up for three years […]

The Indianapolis Colts grabbed the attention of many after signing 44-year-old Philip Rivers, marking an unexpected reunion. Even NFL legend Rob Gronkowski had to react to the bold move. On Wednesday, the NFL Network caught up with Gronkowski, who was thrilled for Rivers’ surprising return following the season-ending Achilles injury to Daniel Jones. “Seeing Philip […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder hardly broke a sweat as they annihilated the Phoenix Suns by nearly 50 points, 138-89, in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup at Paycom Center on Wednesday. The domination was even more highlighted after the Thunder tied the league record with their 24-1 start. The Golden State Warriors had the same […]

The Phoenix Suns lost a key member of the rotation after Grayson Allen was ejected in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup at Paycom Center on Wednesday. Allen shoved Chet Holmgren to the ground as he was trying to set a pick for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The […]

Sam Ehlinger is staying put in Mile High City after he reportedly chose to stick it with the practice squad of the Denver Broncos instead of returning to the Indianapolis Colts. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Colts were interested in signing Ehlinger after the season-ending Achilles injury to Daniel Jones. The feeling, however, […]

Prioritizing the players’ safety, the Los Angeles Lakers have decided to use their standard court against the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers’ alternative court for the in-season tournament will not be used after players had issues with its slippery surface when the Lakers […]

The New York Knicks are through to the semifinals of the NBA Cup after routing the Toronto Raptors, 117-101, in the quarterfinals at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. The Knicks will face the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas on Saturday. The Magic beat the Miami Heat, 117-108, to advance to the next round. Jalen Brunson carried […]

It looks like the much-publicized saga of Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors is not going to end any time soon. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. The latest chapter happened on Sunday, as Kuminga was a healthy DNP in their win over the Chicago Bulls, 123-91. Even with the lopsided affair, the […]

Add former NBA forward Richard Jefferson to the growing list of the recently formed Derik Queen Fans Club. The New Orleans Pelicans rookie has continued to turn heads with his impressive performances. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic had high praise for Queen after their matchup last month, while NBA legend Tim Duncan has also taken […]

BYU scored its fifth straight win in dramatic fashion after beating Clemson, 67-64, on Tuesday in the Jimmy V Classic via a walk-off three-pointer from Robert Wright III. Wright whipped Madison Square Garden into a frenzy after draining the game-winner off the inbounds pass from Mihailo Boskovic. The Cougars completed the come-from-behind win, climbing back […]

Lamar Wilkerson had himself an evening after leading Indiana to an easy win over Penn State, 113-72, on Tuesday at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers bounced back from back-to-back losses and improved to 8-2. Wilkerson exploded for a career-high 44 points on 16-of-22 shooting, including 10-of-15 from beyond the arc. He also had four rebounds, four […]

The trade rumors surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to get louder, keeping fans guessing on where he will end up. Antetokounmpo is being linked to almost every single team, and for good reason. The two-time MVP is still in his prime, although he’s been bothered by several injuries over the past few years. […]

The Miami Heat have now dropped four straight games after losing to the Orlando Magic, 117-108, in the do-or-die quarterfinals of the NBA Cup on Tuesday at Kia Center. The Heat started hot, outscoring their state rivals, 30-17, in the first quarter. But they failed to sustain it, as the Magic led for the majority […]

While most 44-year-olds are too busy tending to their aching knees and complaining about hearing “6-7” 6,767 times a day, Philip Rivers is making a comeback with the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have signed Rivers to their practice squad on Tuesday following the season-ending Achilles injury to Daniel Jones. The move raised not a few […]

The Houston Texans are suddenly in the thick of things amid their five-game winning streak, including an upset of the Kansas City Chiefs, 20-10, at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. The Texans once again leaned on their stifling defense to exact revenge on the Chiefs, who eliminated them in the divisional round of the playoffs last […]

It’s tough to brush off a team that has a three-time MVP in it. But curiously, that’s what’s been happening to the Denver Nuggets, as some believe that they’re not good enough compared to other teams in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are on a three-game winning streak after beating the Charlotte Hornets, 115-106, on […]

At this point, it seems the only way to stop the Oklahoma City Thunder is to cancel the season entirely. The Thunder have only lost once in 24 games and remain undefeated at home in 11 outings. To do away with hyperboles: They’re great. They will put their 15-game winning streak on the line on […]

While many would take an extended rest after undergoing surgery, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert probably said: Ain’t nobody got time for that! He underwent surgery just a week ago to repair his left hand. He was a limited participant in practice this week, but he ensured that he would suit up in their […]

Justin Herbert threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Omarion Hampton to start the scoring in the clash between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Philadelphia Eagles on “Monday Night Football” at SoFi Stadium. Herbert, however, would struggle against the Eagles’ swarming defense after the first quarter. Luckily for the Chargers, Cameron Dicker came up big […]

The New Orleans Pelicans fell short against the San Antonio Spurs, 135-132, on Monday at Smoothie King Center. But there were many positives to take away from the loss. Derik Queen continued his impressive run with his first triple-double, finishing with 31 points on 11-of-15 shooting, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He also had four […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen recently received high praise from San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan. That’s why when the Pelicans hosted the Spurs at Smoothie King Center on Monday, Queen balled out. Queen registered his first triple-double in the NBA after tallying 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He shot 11-of-15 from […]

The Phoenix Suns returned to the win column after fending off the Minnesota Timberwolves, 108-105, at Target Center on Monday. The Suns bucked the absence of Devin Booker, who’s nursing a groin injury, to improve to 14-10. They bounced back from a loss to the Houston Rockets, 117-98, on Friday. Mark Williams led the way […]

For the NHL, size matters. The hockey competition in next year’s Milan Winter Olympics has become a hot topic after it was recently revealed that the ice rink that will be used is shorter than the standard size used in the NHL. According to a report from The Athletic, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) […]

Tyrese Haliburton remains out of commission for the Indiana Pacers due to an Achilles injury. While his recovery is on the right track, there’s still no clear timetable for his return. Despite his unfortunate situation, Haliburton has fully supported his teammates, joining them on the bench in nearly every game. He has embraced being an […]

Despite the season-ending injury of Daniel Jones, the Indianapolis Colts are not willing to simply roll over and die. The major setback couldn’t come at a worse time for the Colts, who have lost four of their last five games.  The team is now reportedly turning to a familiar face to get the campaign back […]