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Former Northwestern football head coach Pat Fitzgerald is taking legal action against the program. Fitzgerald is filing a lawful termination lawsuit against the school, per ESPN senior college football writer Adam Rittenberg. “The attorneys for former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald have scheduled a news conference Thursday morning in Chicago. Attorneys Dan Webb and Matthew Carter […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus knows he’s in a quandary. His Bears have lost 14 consecutive games dating back to his first year at the helm last season. Chicago has gotten off to an atrocious 0-4 start. The Bears and the injury-riddled Carolina Panthers are the only winless teams in the NFL through Week […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones isn’t taking head coach Brian Daboll’s iPad tablet tossing incident personally. Jones aired his side on the controversial incident on Wednesday, per the New York Post’s Paul Schwartz. “I mean, we were all frustrated. Just a costly mistake. I can’t afford to do that. We were all frustrated and […]

While many NBA players like big cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has a different preference. Durant made a s startling revelation on his favorite road city to play in, per OKC Thunder Wire’s Clemente Almanza (via The Spun’s Kevin Parrish, Jr.). KD says OKC is his […]

Angel Reese sent her well-wishes to LSU football player Greg Brooks, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Reese re-tweeted a post from LSU football’s official X account with a simple four-word statement for the ailing safety, per The Spun’s Chris Rosvoglou. 🥺🥺Praying for you 3! https://t.co/8296lqe1hX — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) October 4, 2023 LSU […]

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals have their backs against the wall. The 1-3 Bengals face an obvious must-win situation against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5. Cincinnati got off to an 0-2 start after losing to their AFC North division rivals, the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens. It seemed they were on the right […]

Loss of engine power led to the plane crash that caused former New England Patriots tight end Russ Francis’ death.  Federal investigator Todd Gunther confirmed the news on Tuesday, per The Associated Press (via ESPN). “The engine apparently lost power. The pilot, or pilots in this case, turned back toward the runway,” Gunther said. Russ […]

Becky Hammon and Sandy Brondello made history ahead of the 2023 WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. They became the first two former players who became head coaches in a WNBA Finals series, per ESPN. This year's WNBA Finals coaching matchup is one for the history books 🤩 pic.twitter.com/WCcTcGnszV — […]

Evan Longoria sent a message to Tyrone Taylor and the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday – he’s far from washed up. The veteran Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman made a jaw-dropping play in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series. That play prompted Taylor to heap praise on Longoria after the game, per Brewers beat reporter […]

It turned out the Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants didn’t need another Taylor Swift sighting to set a new MNF attendance record. The Week 4 MNF game featuring the Seahawks and Giants drew a national television audience of 16.6 million viewers. It was the highest MNF rating for a Week 4 game since 2009, […]

New York Jets fans aren’t happy with Tiki Barber working in the broadcast booth for their Week 5 clash against the Denver Broncos. Tiki Barber will call the game together with Andrew Catalon and former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Barber’s inclusion doesn’t sit well with Jets fans. He created a backlash after he made […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle wants his team to walk the talk when it comes to defense in the 2023-24 NBA season. It’s not merely enough for the Pacers to talk about playing good defense – they must practice what they preach, per the Indianapolis Star’s Dustin Dopirak. “Truthfully, I think we need to […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has made an excellent first impression on ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky. Orlovsky joined “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday and shared his thoughts on Anthony Richardson, per the Indianapolis Star’s Scott Horner. “You’re watching the rare talent and the special ability while also going to the right place […]

Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables scored his first major commitment for the 2026 recruiting class. Four-star running back Jonathan Hatton, Jr. committed to the program on Tuesday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett (via OUDaily.com’s Colton Sulley). BREAKING: Four-Star RB Jonathan Hatton Jr. (2026) tells me he has Committed to Oklahoma! The 6’1 203 RB from […]

It seems the Lou Holtz-Ryan Day controversy is far from finished. Ohio State football plummeted five spots in Holtz’s latest college football rankings, per the Columbus Dispatch’s Colin Gay. Ohio State is currently the fourth-ranked team in the country. Lou Holtz gave them the same ranking after Ryan Day and Co. beat Notre Dame football […]

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll brought back memories of Tom Brady during their embarrassing 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on MNF. Daboll took Giants quarterback Daniel Jones aside after the latter threw a costly pick-six in the fourth quarter. An exasperated Brian Daboll promptly tossed his iPad tablet onto the bench after […]

Hallie Aiono had the perfect reaction after witnessing her boyfriend Puka Nacua’s first NFL touchdown. Aiono sat in stunned silence after Nacua,caught the game-winning touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. Puka Nacua is a rookie wide receiver playing for the Los Angeles Rams. Aiono recorded the memorable moment on TikTok (via Rams Tapes’ […]

The Seattle Seahawks added another casualty to their injured list on Monday. Nose tackle Jarran Reed joined safety Jamal Adams on the IR during the Seahawks’ game against the New York Giants on MNF. Jarran Reed apparently injured his shin after he tried to sack Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during a scrambling play. Seahawks team […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has earned a reputation as one of the sloppiest signal callers in the NFL. Jones has recorded a league-high 24 fumbles lost since he entered the NFL ranks four years ago, per NFL on CBS. Daniel Jones' 24 fumbles lost are the most in the NFL since he entered […]

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills got the last laugh on the Miami Dolphins’ “Thinking Emoji” shirts. The Dolphins unveiled the gray shirts with the “Thinking Emoji” after they got off their team plane hours before the game against the Bills. Miami’s social media team tweeted the photos of the Dolphins players displaying their new […]

Actor Will Ferrell has a bright future in sports broadcasting after all. Ferrell hilariously predicted Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf’s touchdown against the New York Giants on Peyton and Eli Manning’s “Manningcast.” The Seahawks had the ball on third and 22 with just five seconds left in the first quarter. Seattle quarterback Geno Smith […]

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna remained unfazed despite starting off the 2023 MLB season on a sour note. When Ozuna batted just .091 in April, many Braves fans wanted him out of the lineup. However, he displayed exemplary fortitude as the season wore on. Ozuna capped off his 11th MLB season with a .274 […]

Legendary Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan made history yet again on Monday. Jordan became the first athlete to enter Forbes 400 list of richest Americans. He has a net worth of $3 billion, per NBA Central. It’s a considerable improvement from his estimated net worth of $2 billion in June Michael Jordan is the first […]

Adam Wainwright still hasn’t gotten over the memorable send-off the St. Louis Cardinals gave him several days ago. Wainwright said the retirement ceremony was a surreal and humbling experience, per Foul Territory TV. “I never would have thought I was worthy of any of that. It was very special. I’ll never forget it. I told […]

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh expressed his thoughts on the obvious non-holding call against defensive end Jermaine Johnson. The controversy occurred in the fourth quarter of the Jets’ 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on SNF. Robert Saleh didn’t delve into specifics when reporters asked him to comment on the issue, per […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones never expected his team to annihilate Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots by 35 points in Week 4. Jerry Jones summed up his true feelings on the Cowboys’ 38-3 demolition of the Patriots on Sunday in one word: surreal. Jones didn’t expect New England to lose like that considering legendary head […]

The Chicago Cubs are unlikely to re-sign veteran outfielder and first baseman Cody Bellinger this offseason. Team insider David Kaplan broke the news following Chicago’s season-ending 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, per SI.com’s Jack Vita. “I keep hearing and I heard from someone tonight, they’re probably not going to get Bellinger re-signed. […]

Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby made the perfect tribute to the late Tim Wakefield on Sunday. George Kirby threw a 72 mph knuckleball – Wakefield’s trademark pitch – in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers. Texas shortstop Corey Seager swung at the ball for strike one. Kirby eventually struck him out George Kirby had […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has been proving why he was the fourth overall selection of the 2023 NFL Draft. In fact, Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson never achieved his latest milestone. We’re talking about two of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in NFL history. Anthony Richardson (@GVOaant) becomes the 1st quarterback in the Super Bowl […]

The undefeated San Francisco 49ers finished their 35-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4 with just one injury. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed the lone casualty was offensive lineman Jon Feliciano. The latter “will enter concussion protocol this week,” per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. 49ers C Jon Feliciano (concussion) ruled out vs. Cardinalshttps://t.co/vmYc3aEsrS […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones never expected his team to steamroll the New England Patriots in Week 4. He shared his thoughts on the dominant win with The Athletic’s Jon Machota on Sunday. “I didn’t expect this type of showing today,” Jerry Jones said. The Cowboys bounced back in emphatic fashion following their 28-16 upset […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt gave credit to Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud following their Week 4 loss. With CJ Stroud under center, the Texans routed the Steelers 30-6 on Sunday. TJ Watt shared his thoughts on CJ Stroud with KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson after the game. “I don’t want to take any credit from […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has implored head coach Mike Tomlin to end his 18-year tenure with the franchise. Brown said Tomlin should step down before the team tarnishes his legacy . Antonio Brown shared his sentiments following the Steelers’ brutal 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 4. The initials he […]

Anthony Richardson’s Indianapolis Colts see a silver lining in the cloud despite their 29-23 OT loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4. Defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo feels the 2023 Colts are more resilient than their 2022 counterparts, per The Indianapolis Star’s Nate Atkins. “This team has a different type of fight than it […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson took the high road after legend Joe Namath’s harsh criticism. Instead of firing back at Namath, Wilson said some nice words about “Broadway Joe.” Not only that, but Zach Wilson also admitted he must improve under center for the Jets, per SNY TV. "He's passionate, he's obviously one of […]

Controversy marred the Green Bay Packers’ Thursday Night Football game against the visiting Detroit Lions. A Packers fan doused Lions wide receiver Amon-ra St. Brown with beer after his did his own version of the Lambeau Leap. Amon-ra St. Brown just shrugged the incident off and took it in stride. He even injected a bit […]

Don’t look now, but the Jared Goff’s Detroit Lions are atop the NFC North standings with a 3-1 win-loss record. The Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 34-20 on Thursday Night Football. The loss dropped the Packers to 2-2 on the season. It seems the Lions are thriving with a national television audience watching them. […]

Jerome Bettis never thought he would cross paths with legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running Franco Harris one day. Bettis was a staunch Dallas Cowboys fan growing up in Detroit, MI. Although Jerome Bettis disliked Franco Harris during his formative years, that changed completely when the former first wore Steelers Black and Gold in 1996. Harris became […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud has gotten off to a strong start in his NFL career. Can Alex Highsmith and the Pittsburgh Steelers slow him down in their Week 4 matchup? Alex Highsmith feels the Steelers should pick their spots against Stroud on Sunday. It starts with stuffing the Texans’ running game so they […]