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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce came up with a defiant championship take after their 3-0 shutout loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14. Antonio Pierce reiterated a timeless adage about winning Super Bowl titles, per ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez. “#Raiders Pierce: ‘I know this organization likes to score points, but dammit, you win […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Mikal Bridges looks forward to his matchup against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker tonight. Mikal Bridges and Devin Booker were teammates with the Suns from 2018 to 2023. Suffice to say both men know each other’s moves very well. For his part, Bridges remained unfazed when reporters asked him about his upcoming […]

Duke basketball sophomore big man Kyle Filipowski received a hilarious reality check amid his potential triple-double on Tuesday. Kyle Filipowski implored his head coach Jon Scheyer to let him play in the waning moments of No. 21 Duke basketball’s 89-68 rout of Hofstra. To Filipowski’s dismay, Scheyer would have none of it, per SI.com’s Shawn […]

Cam Newton’s take on Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa might cause an uproar among the Fins’ faithful. The Carolina Panthers legend dubbed Tua Tagovaiola and the San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy “game managers.” He feels the two star quarterbacks aren’t difference makers, per the Palm Beach Post’s Joe Schad. Tua Tagovailoa and Brock Purdy are […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made a series of roster moves involving Kana’i Mauga, Brandon Parker, and DJ Fluker ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15. The Raiders made some tweaks on both sides of the ball prior to their showdown against the Chargers, per Raiders PR. “#Raiders roster moves: – […]

Could Japanese ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto join his compatriot Shohei Ohtani with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 MLB season? That’s a likely possibility considering the former met with team officials at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. National MLB insider Russ Dorsey confirmed Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s meeting with Dodgers management, per Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat […]

The unthinkable just happened after the New England Patriots’ 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany in Week 10. The Patriots reportedly made the decision to fire long-time head coach Bill Belichick after that game. Patriots insider Tom E. Curran weighed in on the stunning decision on Bill Belichick after the Colts game in […]

Rumors about Chicago Bulls swingman Zach LaVine leaving the Windy City have been rampant in recent weeks. Some NBA pundits feel LaVine could wind up with LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers soon. A personnel advisor weighed in on the likelihood of the high-flying Zach LaVine wearing Lakers Purple and Gold this season, per ActionNetwork.com’s Matt […]

Oklahoma football wide receiver Jalil Farooq is most likely going to return to Norman, OK for his senior season. He dropped the hint ahead of the 2023 Alamo Bowl between Oklahoma and Arizona football on December 28. Jalil Farooq spoke to reporters to discuss his future with Oklahoma football on Tuesday, per On3’s George Stoia […]

It turned out Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero scary ankle injury wasn’t so serious after all. In fact, he will take the floor against the Boston Celtics on Friday. To the relief of Magic fans, Paolo Banchero confirmed his ankle was in stable condition, per the Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Breede. “#Magic’s Paolo Banchero said he […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur felt his team didn’t play their best football in their 24-22 loss to the New York Giants on MNF. Matt LaFleur weighed in on Green Bay’s seventh loss of the season after the game, per ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky. Packers coach Matt LaFleur was disappointed in all […]

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito had a decent against the Green Bay Packers on MNF. His family celebrated his performance in the Giants Stadium stands on Monday. Tommy DeVito's family is loving what they're seeing 🤌pic.twitter.com/Vkf9K0JYrg — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 12, 2023 ESPN cameras zoomed in on Tommy DeVito’s family members whooping it up […]

Apparently, the Los Angeles Angels aren’t harboring a grudge against Shohei Ohtani’s move to their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Angels released an official statement on Shohei Ohtani’s six-year tenure with the club on Monday. An official statement from the Angels: pic.twitter.com/XGYjzTpfI2 — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) December 12, 2023 “Shohei Ohtani is […]

Dallas Cowboys employee Diego Soto is in hot water for bribery during the Week 14 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Dallas, TX police arrested the 19-year-old Soto for allegedly allowing fans inside AT& T Stadium without tickets on Sunday. The fans gave Soto cash in return. Authorities set his bond at $1,500, per WFAA’s Ryan […]

Righty Joe Kelly will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2024 MLB season. Joe Kelly said staying close to his family was the main reason for his return to Chavez Ravine next season, per Dodger Talk host David Vassegh (via AM 570 LA Sports). “I don’t want to go anywhere away from my […]

The NHL made a surprising decision on the Ryan Strome-Kyle Connor incident that occurred in the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The league decided not to discipline Ryan Strome after his knee collided with Kyle Connor’s during the game, per the Winnipeg Free Press‘ Mike McIntyre (via The Score’s Kayla […]

Czech forward Jakub Vrana has been with the St. Louis Blues since March. Although he hasn’t been with the team for a full season, his future with the Blues suddenly became murky. Jakub Vrana’s agent JP Barry informed The Athletic’s Jeremy Rutherford (via The Score’s Kayla Douglas) the Blues were placing Vrana on waivers. Although […]

The Detroit Red Wings made some disappointing moves involving team captain Dylan Larkin and JT Compher on Monday. Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde told the media they placed Dylan Larkin on injured reserve, per the team’s official X account. An update on Dylan Larkin. pic.twitter.com/JxRBaFgxzz — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) December 11, 2023 “Obviously, […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has Micah Parsons’ back. The former was incredulous at the officiating on his linebacker during their 33-13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on SNF. Jones felt the officials missed several calls against the Eagles in Dallas’ 33-13 rout in Week 14. For instance, Micah Parsons thought Eagles tight end Dallas […]

The New York Knicks will most likely play without starting point guard Jalen Brunson against the Toronto Raptors on Monday, per Basketball News’ Tommy Beer. “The Knicks are listing Jalen Brunson (left ankle sprain) as questionable for Monday’s game vs. Toronto,” Beer tweeted on Sunday. Jalen Brunson suffered the ankle injury late during the Knicks’ […]

Bronny James’ highly-anticipated debut with USC basketball took the sports world by storm on Sunday. Hall of Famer and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade promptly chimed in on LeBron James’ son finally taking the court for the Trojans. “Watching Bronny walk out on that court gave me chills…Welcome back to the game you love Bronny,” […]

Brittany Mahomes gave officials a piece of her mind after the Kansas City Chiefs’ 20-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The wife of reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes posted a savage MVP story on Instagram after the crushing defeat to Buffalo in Week 14. Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany called the refs the MVP […]

The legend of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce just keeps growing. Kelce pulled off a stunt late in their 20-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday that prompted reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes to vouch for his future candidacy in Canton, OH. “Patrick Mahomes on the Travis Kelce lateral: ‘I hope they […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto suffered an apparent knee injury against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14. Nik Bonitto hurt his knee late in the first half against the Chargers, per Denver Sports’ Andrew Mason. A frustrated Bonitto slammed his helmet before going to the blue medical tent for further examination. Broncos trainers carted […]

Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James, finally made his USC basketball debut on Sunday. Not only that, but he also scored his first career points to the delight of the USC faithful. USC basketball had the ball in transition against Long Beach State early in the second half. Three defenders […]

For the second consecutive year, the Indiana Fever will select first overall in the WNBA Draft, per Indiana Pacers beat writer Scott Agness. The Fever beat 11 other teams for the distinction during the 2024 WNBA Draft Lottery on Sunday. BREAKING: Indiana Fever land the No. 1 pick for the second year in a row […]

It seems Los Angeles Lakers icon and four-time NBA MVP LeBron James is getting better with age. His teammate D’Angelo Russell made that observation following the Lakers’ 133-89 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA In-Season Tournament on Thursday. D’Angelo Russell marveled at LeBron James, who has shown no signs of slowing down […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin kept it real following his team’s 21-18 loss to the New England Patriots on TNF. “Disappointing outcome. A lot to work on,” Mike Tomlin told ESPN Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor after the game. The Steelers looked listless in the first half without starting quarterback Kenny Pickett. He suffered a […]

Milwaukee Bucks veteran forward Bobby Portis didn’t take losing to the Indiana Pacers in the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals lightly. Portis urged head coach Adrian Griffin and his teammates to improve, per Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. “After the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the NBA In-Season Tournament by the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, forward Bobby […]

Apparently, Tyrese Haliburton’s Dame Time celebration didn’t sit well with Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard. The latter sent a subtle warning to the Indiana Pacers playmaker on Thursday, per Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill. Dame on Tyrese: “As many times as I’ve done it…when you dish it out, you gotta be willing to take it.” […]

It takes one loudmouth to put another loudmouth in his place. That was exactly what TNT’s Charles Barkley did to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith prior to the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals on Thursday. TNT and ESPN collaborated on a pre-game segment for the NBA In-Season Tournament game between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. Charles […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard suffered an apparent knee injury during the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Andrew Nembhard apparently hyperextended his right knee during a fastbreak play against the Bucks in the second half. Nembhard writhed in agony as he hit the deck following the freak incident. Prayers […]

The NFL’s punters will raise money for the charitable cause “Punts for Purpose” in Week 14. It all began with the charitable endeavor of Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion and his wife Kaeleigh. The Pinions traveled to Tanzania a few years back and collaborated with the child development organization Compassion International. The couple wanted to […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa showed his emotional side following right tackle Austin Jackson’s recent contract extension. Tua Tagovailoa raved about Austin Jackson’s incredible story amid the latter’s new contract with the Dolphins, per NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe. “Tua Tagovaiola held back emotions discussing his RT Austin Jackson’s ‘heroic story.’ Tua said previous coaches tried […]

Some retired NFL players are content with their career earnings. Not former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, though. DeSean Jackson had a shocking three-word take on the money he made during his 15-year NFL career from 2008 to 2022. He didn’t hold back on the “No Jumper” podcast (via The Spun’s Chris Rosvoglu) on […]

Leading the NHL in shots on goal has prompted Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov to give his Alex Ovechkin take on his accomplishment. Nikita Kucherov mentioned his compatriot Alex Ovechkin when reporters asked him to comment on leading the league in shots on goal, per Splittin’ Chiclets. “Trying to be Ovi.” Kucherov when […]

Iowa women’s basketball hotshot Caitlin Clark made college hoops history on Wednesday. Caitlin Clark became the first college baller in Division I history to accomplish a gaudy feat, per ESPN Stats & Info. Caitlin Clark is the 1st player in Division I history, women's or men's, with 3,000 points, 750 rebounds and 750 assists. pic.twitter.com/eUfvTogCE3 […]

The New York Yankees’ blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres for outfielder Juan Soto on Wednesday has several historical implications. Juan Soto became the first major leaguer to accomplish several feats before turning 26 years old, per MLB.com’s Sarah Langs. Juan Soto is a 3-time All-Star + just turned 25 on Opening Day, he’ll […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars issued a statement on former employee Amit Patel on Wednesday. They suspected him of embezzling $22 million from the team during his five-year tenure from 2018 to 2023. The Jaguars laid out the pertinent facts about the crime in the statement, per The Athletic’s Katie Strang and Kalyn Kahler. “We can confirm […]