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Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman has a stern message for his team ahead of their clash with Caleb Williams and USC on Saturday. No. 21 Notre Dame’s loss at Louisville last weekend could derail their hopes of playing in the College Football Playoff. Nevertheless, Marcus Freeman feels they still have a chance despite […]

Former USWNT midfielder/forward Carli Lloyd recently dropped an eye-opening admission on her time with the squad. Lloyd said USWNT didn’t want her to become their star, per CBS Sports (via Just Women’s Sports). "I came into the U.S. soccer scene, I wasn't necessarily being groomed to be the star of the team nor do I […]

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal will play in the 2024 Australian Open. Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley confirmed Rafel Nadal’s return to the courts in January 2024, per Tennis.com. “In talking to him over the last few days he confirmed he will be back,” Tiley said on Wednesday. “We can reveal exclusively here that Rafa will […]

Despite getting swept in the 2023 ALDS, Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde kept things in proper perspective. Hyde told the media following the Orioles’ season-ending 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday they overachieved. The Orioles will use their recent success as motivation for next season, per The Baltimore Sun’s Jacob Calvin Meyer. “How […]

It didn’t take long for Chicago Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard to make an impact. Bedard recorded a point in his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. He became the second-youngest player in franchise history to record a point in his first NHL game, per ESPN Stats & Info. Connor Bedard (18 years […]

The Chicago Sky are finalizing a deal that will make Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon their new head coach. News of Weatherspoon’s contract broke out on Tuesday evening, per The Athletic senior NBA insider Shams Charania. Basketball Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the WNBA’s […]

Chicago Blackhawks highly-touted rookie Connor Bedard had a hilarious moment prior to his NHL debut. Bedard forgot his stick before he took the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Television cameras captured the awkward moment, per Sportsnet’s official X account. Note to self: Don't forget your stick ahead of your NHL debut. pic.twitter.com/guzVprRXfY — […]

Former San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl strong safety Donte Whitner thinks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sucks. Whitner is currently an NFL TV analyst for NBC Sports. He made the bold proclamation after the 49ers’ 42-10 rout of the Cowboys on SNF, per journalist Matthew Keys. NBC Sports Bay Area analyst @DonteWhitner, when asked what […]

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich could take the field soon. Broncos head coach Sean Payton chimed in on Dulcich’s injury situation ahead of their Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Payton feels Greg Dulcich is “close” to returning, per 9NEWS’ Mike Klis. “Beginning TE Greg Dulcich’s 21- day window for one practice […]

The Chicago Bears signed former Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Giants wideout Collin Johnson to their practice squad on Tuesday. The Bears added another wide receiver following Chase Claypool’s trade to the Miami Dolphins, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Source: Former #Giants and #Jaguars WR Collin Johnson is signing with the #Bears practice squad. The […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell witnessed the insane ending of Game 2 of the NLDS featuring the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. Donovan Mitchell tweeted a simple six-word reaction after Michael Harris II orchestrated the game-winning double play. “Crazy way to end the game,” Donovan Mitchell tweeted. Mitchell wasn’t the only one who chimed in […]

Jaire Alexander wasn’t happy with the Green Bay Packers’ defense following their 17-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on MNF. The Packers cornerback told his teammates they should not give up touchdowns during critical junctures, per USA TODAY’s Ryan Wood. “I think at this point it’s pretty obvious your defense needs to not give […]

Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan has been around long enough to see greatness in the NFL. That’s exactly what Ryan, an ESPN NFL analyst, sees in San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. Ryan compared Purdy to 49ers Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana on Sunday, per Get Up’s official X account. Rex […]

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly gave an update on safety Greg Brooks battle with brain cancer on Monday. Kelly said Greg Brooks will undergo another procedure, per Paul Finebaum’s official X account. .@CoachBrianKelly joined the show updating us all on Greg Brooks Jr. as he's been transferred to St. Jude's Children Hospital in Memphis […]

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander and Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams went at it before their MNF clash in Week 5. Alexander and Adams talked smack through reporter Lisa Salters, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. #Packers CB Jaire Alexander told @saltersl that Davante Adams made him better but tonight will be […]

Caitlin Clark’s incredible NCAA run last spring certainly got the attention of several big-name athletes. Clark said the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James reached out to her, per The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman. Caitlin Clark talks about celebrities who reached out to her during and after the NCAA tournament run. […]

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Felix Bautista had an emotional message for the fan base after undergoing season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery on Monday. Bautista hopes to take the mound for the Orioles again soon, per MLB insider Hector Gomez. https://twitter.com/hgomez27/status/1711502013987426456 Bautista will most likely sit out the entire 2024 MLB season. The elbow injury apparently stemmed […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has officially entered Jerry Rice territory. Chase also joined the ranks of four other notable wide receivers, per ESPN Stats & Info. Ja’Marr Chase is the 5th player in NFL history to record 15 receptions and 3 receiving TD in a single game. He joins Tyler Lockett, Jimmy Smith, […]

Atlanta Dream shooting guard Rhyne Howard is embarking on a coaching career with Florida basketball. The Florida basketball program hired Rhyne Howard as assistant coach and director of player personnel on Monday, per FloridaGators.com’s Meg Christenson. She will perform her new duties during the WNBA offseason. Her mother Rhvonja “RJ” Avery played for the Florida women’s […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara feels they have too many weapons to become a bottom-tier offense in the NFL. Kamara shared his sentiments with the media after the Saints’ 34-0 thrashing of the New England Patriots in Week 5, per NOF. Alvin Kamara: “We got too many playmakers to have a sh*tty offense” […]

At the rate Christian McCaffrey is going, he could find himself earning a gold jacket and bust in Canton, OH someday. McCaffrey entered Emmitt Smith territory by scoring a touchdown in 14 straight games, per ESPN Stats & Info. Christian McCaffrey's 14th straight game with a TD (including playoffs) ties Emmitt Smith for the 4th-longest […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton knows who his 2023 NFL MVP is: the San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy. Haliburton made the bold proclamation on his official X account following the 49ers’ 42-10 demolition of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. “MVPurdy,” Haliburton wrote. Brock Purdy had another outstanding performance against the Cowboys on Sunday. […]

Former Ohio State football head coach Urban Meyer knows talent when he sees it. In his eyes, Ohio State football wide receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr. is a top-tier NFL talent. Urban Meyer proclaimed Harrison as the best college football player in the country, per Big Ten Football’s official X account. It was one of Meyer’s […]

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger knows he recorded a legitimate interception against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. Dugger reposted a highlight reel of his nullified interception to his Instagram stories on Sunday, per NESN’s Zack Cox. Kyle Dugger wrote the caption, “ROBBED OF A PICK SMH.” Kyle Dugger reposted this video to […]

Houston Texans legend JJ Watt showed some brotherly love for younger sibling TJ Watt on Sunday. The former tweeted his excitement after TJ Watt sacked the Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 17-10 win in Week 5. “ANOTHERRRRR SACKKKKKKK!!!!!! GO AHEAD AND END THE GAME KID!!!!” JJ Watt tweeted. .@_TJWatt seals it for […]

The New England Patriots look nothing like the Patriots of Bill Belichick’s heyday, and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne knows it. Bourne aired his frustrations after the Patriots’ 34-0 shutout loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 5, per NESN’s Zack Cox (via The Spun’s Andrew Gould). “I keep saying it: I feel like we […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor feels right at home in the Circle City after signing his three-year, $42 million contract extension. Taylor said he had always wanted to wear the Horseshoe on his helmet until he played his final NFL down, per NFL on FOX ‘s Ben Arthur. “Like I said from day one […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill had a hilarious two-word message after his big game against the New York Giants. I’m washed 🥺 — Ty Hill (@cheetah) October 8, 2023 Tyreek Hill definitely wasn’t washed up in Week 5. He racked up 181 receiving yards in the Dolphins’ 31-16 win over the visiting Giants on […]

The scintillating play of the Chicago Bears’ Justin Fields and DJ Moore has gotten the attention of LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar tweeted his sentiments on the duo’s explosion against the Washington Commanders on TNF. “J Fields and DJ Moore going crazy right now!!! SHEESH!!,” LeBron James tweeted on Thursday. LeBron James was […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore paid tribute to legendary linebacker Dick Butkus on Thursday. Moore tweeted a heartfelt message for Butkus after Chicago’s 40-20 win over the Washington Commanders on TNF. “RIP Dick Butkus. Was looking over us Tonight,” DJ Moore wrote. DJ Moore played the game of his life against the Commanders on […]

Ron Rivera’s Washington Commanders might as well have been called the “Washington Steelers” against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. The Commanders wore their all-black alternate jerseys for the Week 5 showdown against the Bears. To cut a long story short, Washington’s vibe never exuded the burgundy and gold vibe that has endeared them […]

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban paid tribute to the late Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus on Thursday. Nick Saban discussed Dick Butkus’ impact on and off the gridiron on his radio show, per Bama247’s Mike Rodak. “Great player. Great person. He’s legendary. He was one of the guys that made the linebacker position kind […]

Justin Fields officially entered Josh Allen territory after his masterful first-half performance against the Washington Commanders on TNF. The Chicago Bears quarterback threw three touchdowns in a first half for the second time this season. Only Josh Allen – the Buffalo Bills quarterback – has duplicated that feat, per ESPN Stats & Info. Justin Fields […]

Stephen A. Smith thinks Iowa basketball superstar Caitlin Clark is the best shooter in the women’s game today. In fact, Smith compared Clark to Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry in Thursday’s “First Take” episode (via The Spun’s Hunter Hodies). “To me, it’s Caitlin Clark. That’s just how I feel about it. Don’t get […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has paid tribute to legendary Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus. Goodell issued a statement on Dick Butkus’ death on Thursday, per NFL Media reporter Tom Pelissero. “Dick Butkus was a fierce and passionate competitor who helped define the linebacker position as one of the NFL’s all-time greats. Dick’s intuition, toughness, and […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has made an excellent impression on Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy feels Purdy has the tools to excel at quarterback for the 49ers. The Cowboys head coach shared his thoughts prior to their highly-anticipated Week 5 matchup, per NBC Sports Bay Area’s Tristi Rodriguez. “I think the […]

Steve Sarkisian’s Texas football has gotten the attention of his rival coaches. Not only are they off to a 5-0 start, but they’re also favorites to win their fifth national title. Several coaches raved about Texas football’s dominance to The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman on October 3. All of them agreed Steve Sarkisian and Co. have […]

It seems Kyrie Irving has found a home with the Dallas Mavericks. Irving chimed in on his tenure with the Mavs during their current road trip in the Middle East. The Mavs will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in two exhibition games in Abu Dhabi, UAE this week. Irving has felt at home in Dallas […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy is one frugal quarterback. Purdy made a startling revelation on the TODAY show on Wednesday (via The Spun’s Andrew Gould). The 49ers starter revealed he lives with a roommate who’s one of his offensive linemen. Purdy also said he drives a Toyota Sequoia, which pales in comparison to the […]