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Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase’s Mount Rushmore of wide receivers has one surprising name:  Cooper Kupp. Chase singled out Cupp, Calvin Johnson, Antonio Brown, and Jerry Rice as the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, per Sports Illustrated. Ja’Marr Chase’s ‘Mount Rushmore’ of wide receivers doesn’t include Randy Moss 👀 https://t.co/qvmw4iL2i2 pic.twitter.com/esO7pW8dnw — Sports Illustrated […]

Ohio State football wide receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr. has spoken: he will turn on the afterburners in the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Harrison predicted he will run 4.3 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine early next year, per The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman. The highly-touted wideout gave credit to his strict nutrition habits for […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a calf injury scare at practice on Tuesday. Rodgers suffered the injury after he threw an interception. Although he held on to his left calf and limped around, he continued playing.  Rodgers missed six consecutive passes after the calf injury – his second calf injury since OTAs kicked […]

The Atlanta Braves’ recent five-game scoring binge against the New York Mets and New York Yankees has serious World Series implications written all over it. The Braves’ onslaught over a five-game stretch against the New York teams brings back memories of Hank Aaron’s 1957 Milwaukee Braves, per ESPN Stats & Info. Over their last five […]

The NFL world is mourning the death of running back Alex Collins. Senior ESPN writer Mina Kimes dug up memories of Collins that will make anybody cry. Kimes re-tweeted an ESPN video from the spring of 2018 in the aftermath of Collins’ tragic death. The footage showed Collins doing an Irish step dance. Apparently, it […]

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett didn’t go into specifics about the recent right foot injury he suffered in training camp. Instead, Garrett offered a vague response to inquires about the said injury, per Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot. I just asked Myles Garrett if he was okay. He […]

Two former WNBA MVPs – the Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson and the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart – sounded off prior to their team’s highly-anticipated game on August 15. Wilson, the reigning WNBA MVP, gave props to Stewart for making her a better player every time their teams sqaure off. Wilson thinks Stewart’s vaunted […]

It turns out Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies’ cramping issue was more serious than team physicians thought. Albies’ left hamstring soreness has persisted since the Braves’ game against the New York Mets on Sunday. The team’s medical staff will ask him to take more tests to rule out anything serious, per The Athletic’s David […]

Kenneth Odumegwu’s unlikely journey with the Green Bay Packers just keeps getting better. The 22-year-old Nigerian outside linebacker is participating in the NFL’s International Pathway Program this season. The former soccer and basketball player finally got his first taste of America’s Game in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday. Odumegwu played several […]

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins rewrote the MLB record books in resounding fashion on Sunday. Mullins became the first player in 10 seasons to accomplish an epic home run feat on both offense and defense in the ninth inning or later, per ESPN Stats & Info. Cedric Mullins became the first player to rob a […]

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin loves the hiring of new head coach Spencer Carbery. Ovechkin shared his thoughts in a recent interview with Mikhail Zislis of the Russian website Sports-Express.  Ovechkin likes Carbery’s familiarity with the Capitals organization. The new Washington head coach first broke in the hockey coaching ranks with the South Carolina Stingrays, […]

Although Elly De La Cruz is just two months into his MLB career, he has already reached elite Barry Bonds territory. De La Cruz achieved an epic home run-stolen bases feat only Bonds has accomplished faster on Sunday. Elly De La Cruz reached 10 home runs and 15 stolen bases in the first 58 games […]

Don’t tell Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes it’s just the preseason. He went crazy on the sidelines after the Chiefs scored on a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Mahomes screamed, pumped his fist wildly, and jumped on the sidelines after the Chiefs’ scoring play that gave them the lead for the […]

The Chelsea Blues have secured a British record fee to obtain the services of former Brighton & Hove Albion defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo. Caicedo will sign a record £115 million ($146 million) that runs until the summer of 2031. His contract also has an option until 2032, per The Guardian’s Fabrizio Romano. BREAKING: Moisés Caicedo […]

Salma Paralluelo’s sensational game-winning goal for Spain in extra time of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals on Thursday brought back memories of Andres Iniesta. Paraluello scored the deciding goal in the 111th minute of Spain’s exciting 2-1 over the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand on August 10. It was the second-latest game-winning World […]

Opponents better take heed: Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon will play with reckless abandon in the 2023 NFL season. Although Dillon had 770 rushing yards and seven touchdowns while playing behind Aaron Jones, the former felt he could’ve played with more tenacity in 2022, per APNews.com’s Steve Megargee (via Heavy on Packers’ Sean […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker celebrated his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with a massive party this week. Parker tweeted a video of the poolside party at his San Antonio, TX residence on Thursday. He jumped into the pool from a waterfall along with several of his friends. Guests such […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade will become a Hall of Famer just two days from now. His friends from the NBA have came out in full force to salute him prior to his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 12. Dwyane Wade re-tweeted a video tribute that featured Erik Spoelstra, […]

Canadian police arrested former Cleveland Browns cornerback Buster Skrine for over $100k in fraud charges on Wednesday. Police apprehended Skrine at Pearson International Airport after they discovered he was about to return to the United States. Durham Regional Police issued a statement on Skrine’s arrest on their official website on Thursday. “A 34-year-old male from […]

Khalil Herbert believes he’s the Chicago Bears’ No. 1 running back in the 2023 NFL season. Herbert made that bold proclamation on NFL Network’s “Inside Training Camp Live,” per Andrew Siciliano. Is @JuiceHerbert the new RB1 in a crowded Bears backfield?? “I definitely believe so.”@nflnetwork @NFLFantasy pic.twitter.com/lvYU1Rgxd2 — Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) August 9, 2023 Khalil […]

Despite losing three-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture remains unfazed. Couture also remains committed to a young Sharks team that has struggled in recent years. He firmly believes San Jose GM Mike Grier and his staff will eventually turn things around, per NHL.com’s Jon Lane. […]

Shaq Lawson wants to become a game-changer on the Buffalo Bills’ defensive line in the 2023 NFL season. Lawson feels confident he will fit seamlessly with the Bills’ defensive line in 2023. He also gave credit to Bills head coach Sean McDermott for instilling the confidence he needed in his second tour of duty in […]

Cooper Flagg could become the face of Duke basketball in the next several years. The five-star forward from Montverde Academy in Florida put on a show at the Nike Academy on Wednesday. The 6’8″, 195-lb Flagg ramped up the intensity on the offensive end by making shots from various distances. Flagg was so good, ESPN […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler could take the mound sooner than expected. Nobody is happier than his manager Dave Roberts. Roberts told reporters on Wednesday he loves the zip on Buehler’s fastball when he has been facing live batters, per Dodgers Nation’s Vincent Samperio. Dave Roberts on Walker Buehler pitching to hitters: "It […]

Skip Bayless has a new panelist on FS1’s “Undisputed”: Rachel Nichols. She replaces Shannon Sharpe on the popular television talk show. The news of Nichols joining “Undisputed” became official on Wednesday. Nichols will join Richard Sherman and Lil Wayne beginning August 28. According to sources, Rachel Nichols will join FS1 as a regular panelist on […]

Will four-star offensive lineman Max Buchanan eventually commit to Clemson football? Buchanan is a standout junior lineman for Seminole High School in Sanford, FL. He has been getting feelers from several big-name college football programs recently, per The ClemsonInsider.com’s Gavin Oliver. “I’m definitely feeling a lot of love from Clemson, Penn State, Miami, LSU, and […]

Las Vegas Aces power forward A’ja Wilson celebrated her 27th birthday in style on Tuesday. Wilson had another monster game in the Aces’ 104-84 rout of the Dallas Wings. She pulled off a birthday feat the WNBA hasn’t seen since Tamika Catchings last did it 14 years ago, per ESPN Stats & Info. A'ja Wilson […]

In the eyes of the Baltimore Ravens’ Melvin Gordon, NFL teams aren’t paying running backs what they’re worth. Gordon, a nine-year veteran and two-time Pro Bowler, believes the current situation of running backs looks bleaker than ever, per ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. “We’re kind of screwed, I feel like, for the next couple years. So, the […]

Minnesota Vikings owner Mark Wilf has remained noncommittal on quarterback Kirk Cousins’ future with the team. Wilf has a simple stance on Cousins’ contract: he has refused to look beyond the quarterback’s 2023 NFL season,  per PFT’s Mike Florio. “We’ll leave that to (Vikings GM) Kwesi (Adofo-Mensah) and coach (Kevin O’Connell) to work through those […]

Inter Milan Nerazzurri vice president Javier Zanetti is none too pleased with striker Romelu Lukaku’s transfer to Juventus. Zanetti’s perception of Lukaku changed drastically after the former agreed to a three-year deal with Juventus last week, per The Guardian’s Fabrizio Romano. Inter vice president Zanetti: “Lukaku has betrayed us. We’re very disappointed”. 🔵🇧🇪 #CFC “We […]

It turned out a series of unfortunate events in her final season made former Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage leave her team and retire from the WNBA. Cambage spilled her guts out in an exclusive interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks on Tuesday. Liz Cambage explains why she left the Sparks (via Taylor Rooks […]

Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen has finally broken his silence on his alleged involvement in a health benefits scam. A teary-eyed Allen acknowledged his shortcomings during his court sentencing on Tuesday, per Law360’s Pete Brush (via the Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Jonah Dylan). “I fully acknowledge my individual responsibility and I understand the gravity of my […]

Now that St. Louis Cardinals RHP Miles Mikolas has served his five-game suspension for plunking the Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ, the team’s fan base keenly awaits his return. They don’t have to wait any longer: Mikolas will take the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 8, per the Cardinals’ official website (via SI.com’s […]

Defenseman Matt Dumba is now a member of the Arizona Coyotes. It turned out the Coyotes’ promising young core and a chance to take on a bigger leadership role lured Dumba to Arizona. Dumba shared his thoughts on signing with the Coyotes, per the team’s official Twitter PR account. "They have a great crop of […]

The WNBA has issued a verdict on Chicago Sky power forward Ruthy Hebard’s involvement in a fight with the Dallas Wings on August 6. The league announced Hebard’s one-game suspension without pay on its official Twitter account on Monday. She will sit out the Sky’s game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 8. The WNBA […]

Sweden’s Kosovare Asslani has a warning for USWNT’s naysayers: don’t count them out too soon after their recent FIFA Women’s World Cup loss. Asslani predicted USWNT will come back with a vengeance in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, per Just Women’s Sports’ Emma Hruby. “It’s the U.S. They will raise their standards, and they’re […]

If former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette receives another shot at playing in the NFL, he will grab it in a heartbeat. If he does, he just might suit up for the Dallas Cowboys. “If I’m blessed enough to get another chance in the NFL, then I’m going to kill that,” Arnette said on […]

Apparently, the Big 12 Conference has had enough. It has closed the door on San Diego State and the remaining Pac-4 teams in terms of realignment. The Big 12 Conference made it clear it won’t add new members any time soon, per Action Network’s Brett McMurphy. It now seems Oregon State’s and San Diego State’s […]

Make no mistake about it: former Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber wanted to stand out in his 16-year NFL career. Barber made his sentiments known in his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech on August 5, per PFT’s Charean Williams. “My football journey that I’ve been on for 40 years has reached its end, that […]