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Ailing legendary Chicago Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael has been making progress in the past few days. Emergency responders admitted him into ICU on Thursday for sepsis and pneumonia. Misty McMichael announced her husband’s health predicament on Instagram (via FOX News’ Joe Morgan) last week. The 65-year-old Bears legend has also been battling amyotrophic lateral […]

Liberty football freshman offensive lineman Tajh Boyd has passed away. He was just 19 years old. The school did not disclose the cause of Boyd’s death. Liberty football released a statement on Boyd’s passing on Sunday, per Yahoo! Sports’ Jason Owens. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the loss of […]

Zecira Musovic and Sweden have ended the USWNT’s dominance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in stunning fashion. The Swedes beat the Americans with a stunning 5-4 penalty shootout on Sunday to advance to the next round. Musovic dropped a five-word reaction on her Instagram account in the aftermath of the historic victory.   View […]

Phoenix Mercury All-Star center Brittney Griner has broken her silence on her recent three-game absence due to her mental health concerns. Griner dispelled the notion athletes are weak for taking time off for themselves. She needed some time away from the basketball court to come back stronger for the rest of the 2023 WNBA season, […]

Jon Gruden will become a more prominent figure as the New Orleans Saints prepare for the 2023 NFL season. Gruden will attend Saints training camp on Friday. He continues the role the Saints gave him on May 27, per the New Orleans Times-Picayune’s Jeff Duncan (via PFT’s Mike Florio). Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown had a tense confrontation with a police officer when the latter arrested him for speeding last summer. Brown drove 126 mph in a 65 mph zone one year ago. The police officer’s body cam recorded the heated exchange between himself and the Cardinals’ wideout. The latter told him […]

Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz has already rewritten the franchise record books this early in his young MLB career. The 21-year-old Dominican and Jay Bruce are the only two Reds players who have pulled off a similar leadoff home run feat in the last 50 seasons, per ESPN Stats & Info. Elly De […]

The San Francisco 49ers bolstered their secondary by signing former Baltimore Ravens defensive back Anthony Averett following Terrance Mitchell’s injury. The 49ers signed Averett on Thursday, per KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson. 49ers sign CB Anthony Averett, place CB Terrance Mitchell on IR: The #49ers made a roster move by adding a veteran CB to […]

Now it can be said: Sue Bird and Geno Aueriemma considers the Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi the WNBA’s GOAT. Aueriemma, Taurasi’s college coach at UConn basketball, already saw something special in her when she was a true freshman in 2000. He told her to wear No. 3 because she could eventually become the Babe Ruth […]

Dallas Wings point guard Arike Ogunbowale is now officially the most prolific three-point shooter in franchise history. Ogunbowale drained five three-pointers in a 76-65 road win over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday. She upped her total to a franchise-record 341 triples, surpassing Deanna “Tweety” Nolan. Although Ogunbowale didn’t shoot well (8-of-21 FG, 5-0f-12 three-pointers), she […]

The Chicago Cubs aren’t just lighting up the scoreboard since the All-Star break: they have also rewritten the franchise record books. Behind their hot bats, the Cubs walloped the Cincinnati Reds 16-6 on Wednesday. Their offensive output over the last two games had interesting implications on Cubs franchise history, per ESPN Stats & Info. The […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese likes what he sees from quarterback Trey Lance in training camp so far. Griese has noticed Lance’s improved throwing mechanics in camp. From the latter’s standpoint, it seems Lance’s career is ready to take off after a frustrating first two seasons in the NFL, per the Bay Area […]

Steve Cohen has spoken on the future of New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. Cohen made his thoughts known on Alonso’s future on Wednesday, per SNY. Steve Cohen was asked about Pete Alonso's future as a Met: "We love Pete as a Met. He's an integral part of the Mets. He's still with us […]

Veteran Houston Texans defensive end Demone Harris has retired from the NFL. The 27-year-old Harris hung up his cleats after the Texans released him on Wednesday, per KPRC’s Aaron Wilson (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams). Texans DE Demone Harris is mutually parting ways with the team as he plans to retire via @AaronWilson_NFL Best […]

Free agent linebacker Jaylon Smith could get his next opportunity with the Las Vegas Raiders. Smith worked out with the Raiders on Wednesday, per TheScore.com’s Jordan Schultz (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams). Sources: Free agent LB Jaylon Smith is working out for the #Raiders right now. The 2019 Pro Bowler had 88 tackles, 3 […]

First-year Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton knows there is a silver lining in wide receiver Tim Patrick’s season-ending torn Achilles injury. Payton comforted the beleaguered wideout earlier this week. The latter told Patrick he’s confident he will fully recover from his injury, per NFL.com’s Nick Shook. “Spoke to him last night. Of course, he’s […]

The Brendan Zurbrugg merry-go-round continues. The three-star quarterback prospect decommitted from Northwestern football and committed to Oklahoma football on Tuesday. Zurbrugg made the announcement on his Twitter account on August 1. COMMITTED! Gods plan! @Coach_Leb @CoachVenables @OU_Football @AllenTrieu @AviatorFootbal1 pic.twitter.com/EA4QCBwU2V — Brendan Zurbrugg (@BrendanZurbrugg) August 1, 2023   The current hazing scandal that has rocked […]

Mike Breen has broken his silence on the departures of Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy from ESPN’s NBA coverage. Breen thought highly of his long-time NBA on ESPN broadcast partners. He gave Jackson and Van Gundy credit for his success in the broadcasting booth, per the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand. "It's something we'll all […]

In the eyes of senior vice president and GM Rick Hahn, the Chicago White Sox aren’t in rebuild mode after the MLB trade deadline. Instead, he feels Chicago will compete for the postseason in 2024. Hahn gave his head-scratching take on his team’s status on Tuesday, per NBC Sports Chicago’s Ryan Taylor. “You don’t shake […]

The Las Vegas Raiders wasted no time in handling the Josh Jacobs contract holdout situation. “The Raiders worked out free agent running backs Rex Burkhead and Damien Williams,” ESPN NFL insider Field Yates tweeted on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Burkhead enters his 11th NFL season. He has played for the Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, and […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have received an injury update on running back Trayveon Williams. Williams has a mild ankle sprain and will likely sit out several weeks, per NFL Network and NFL.com national insider Ian Rapoport. #Bengals RB Trayveon Williams, who was carted off at practice after suffering an injury during ball security drills, is believed […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian is looking forward to his matchup with Alabama football head coach Nick Saban in the 2023 NCAA season. Saban and Sarkisian have a history of prowling the same sidelines. However, Sarkisian knows it’s going to be all business when the two teams square off on September 9, per On3.com’s […]

Nobody’s bats in the 2023 MLB season have been hotter than the Atlanta Braves’. The Braves keep swinging for the fences at a torrid pace. Their epic home run streak re-wrote the MLB record books on Monday, per ESPN Stats & Info. The Braves reached 200 home runs in their 104th game, the 2nd-fastest in […]

NBA analyst Mark Jackson has broken his silence following his shocking dismissal from ESPN. Jackson posted a message on social media thanking his NBA ESPN co-workers Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Lisa Salters, Tim Corrigan, and the rest of the staff members. Jackson also sent his well-wishes to his successors on the NBA ESPN set. […]

Former Washington Commanders first-round pick Jamin Davis is facing jail time for reckless driving. A Loudoun County district court gave Davis, the 19th overall selection of the 2021 NFL Draft, the guilty verdict on Monday. Judge Stephen E. Sincavage sentenced Davis to 30 days in jail, fined him, and suspended his driver’s license, per The […]

It appears a potential trade involving New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander is down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. “The Mets are engaged in trade discussions with the Dodgers and Astros about Cy Young winner Justin Verlander. Verlander’s contract certainly is a big hurdle in discussions. He is being paid $43.3 […]

First-year Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule has suspended defensive back Myles Farmer indefinitely. Farmer, Nebraska football’s leading tackler, wasn’t on the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ 120-man roster when the team began practice on Monday. There is no timetable for his return, per The Associated Press (via ESPN). When reporters asked Rhule the reason why he suspended […]

NY Mets GM Billy Eppler has confirmed his team isn’t in rebuild mode after trading starting pitcher Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers. Could that change if Justin Verlander leaves before the MLB trade deadline? Eppler discussed the current state of the Mets with reporters after the Scherzer deal became official on Sunday, per The […]

In the eyes of Brady Quinn, Michigan Wolverines football head coach Jim Harbaugh’s suspension is a blessing in disguise. Quinn played football for Notre Dame, one of Michigan football’s fiercest rivals, from 2003 to 2006. He weighed in on Harbaugh’s suspension as a guest on “The Rich Eisen Show” on Sunday, per The Spun’s Kevin […]

The Kansas City Chiefs dealt with some sad news as training camp kicked off this week. Lifelong fan Jessica Tangen tragically died while attending training camp on Sunday. Mosaic Life Care, a healthcare company that collaborates with Chiefs training camp, issued an official statement on Tangen’s death on Sunday. “We are devastated to share that […]

Ohio State football’s loss is Alabama football’s possible gain. That’s precisely what happened when five-star safety Jontae Gilbert decommitted from Ohio State on Saturday. The turn of events gives Alabama football head coach Nick Saban an opportunity to continue pursuing Gilbert. The defensive back from Douglass High School in Georgia visited Saban in Tuscaloosa, AL […]

The animosity behind Eli Apple and Tyreek Hill is officially a thing of the past now that they’re teammates with the Miami Dolphins. Apple told the media all is well between him and Hill after his first practice with the Dolphins on Sunday, per Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. “His locker is literally right across […]

Seattle Seahawks signal caller Geno Smith won’t appear on Season 2 of the highly-acclaimed Netflix sports documentary “Quarterback.” Although Smith gave the first season of the show rave reviews, he confirmed he won’t accept a role in the much-anticipated sequel next year, per Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. “I thought it was cool, I thought […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay wasn’t taking shots at running back Jonathan Taylor after all. Irsay clarified he didn’t direct one of his earlier tweets at Taylor, per ESPN’s Stephen Holder. “The comment wasn’t really directed at Jonathan,” Irsay said on Thursday. “We haven’t exchanged any contract numbers with each other or anything like that. […]

LA Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is confident the team’s rookies will exceed hefty expectations in the fall. Cupp spoke in jest about what the first-year Rams players bring to the team for the upcoming 2023 NFL season on Thursday. The @RamsNFL have 36 rookies on their roster.@CooperKupp “I don’t know much of their references, […]

Veteran Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew is not giving an inch to rookie signal caller Anthony Richardson in training camp. In fact, Minshew wants to up the ante even more. He feels the stiffer the competition is for the Colts’ starting quarterback spot, the better it is for both players, per Colts.com’s Raven Moore. “For […]

San Francisco 49ers fans can now breathe a sigh of relief. Quarterback Brock Purdy’s elbow has been making significant progress in training camp. Team physicians gave Purdy the green light to play in training camp this week. Although 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he will limit Purdy’s practice time and touches in camp, the […]

Jonny DeLuca’s promising rookie year with the Los Angeles Dodgers has hit a snag. DeLuca came up gimpy after he ran toward first base in the Dodgers’ 8-7 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. DeLuca immediately clutched his right hamstring and headed toward the Dodgers’ dugout. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts replaced […]

Tiki Barber believes it’s only a matter of time before the New York Giants’ Daniel Jones becomes an elite NFL quarterback. Barber and Evan Roberts currently co-host the afternoon drive on WFAN Sports Radio. The latter didn’t mince words in voicing his opinion on Jones on Tuesday. Barber feels Jones will eventually reach the level […]