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The Las Vegas Raiders have issued a statement on the recent shooting at the UNLV campus grounds. The Raiders offered their condolences to the victims and gratitude to the first responders, per their official X account. pic.twitter.com/kJe6IbaRw2 — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 6, 2023 The rest of the sports world also reached out to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has weighed in on the recent UNLV shooting incident, per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. “LeBron James offers his condolences to the lives lost to today’s shooting at UNLV, ‘We are the only ones dealing with this same conversation anytime it happens,” Goes on to say it’s senseless there’s been no […]

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has given an injury update on sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor’s injury following their loss to Georgia Tech. Jon Scheyer said Tyrese Proctor suffered a sprained ankle during the Georgia Tech game, per McClatchy’s Stephen Wiseman. “Per Jon Scheyer, sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor’s injury from the Georgia Tech loss was […]

Oklahoma State football head coach Mike Gundy’s son Gunnar Gundy entered the transfer portal on Wednesday. One can only wonder how their discussion went, per KTUL News sports director TJ Eckert. Gunnar Gundy has entered his name in the transfer portal according to multiple reports. He is, of course, the son of Mike Gundy. Curious […]

It’s been 13 years since USC football running back Reggie Bush relinquished his Heisman Trophy to the NCAA. Now that Bush recently entered the College Football Hall of Fame, he wants his prized accolade in his rightful possession. Reggie Bush shared his sentiments just four days before the 2023 Heisman Trophy presentation on Saturday, per […]

Indiana basketball head coach Mike Woodson feels the frontcourt tandem of Malik Reneau and Kel’el Ware has been carrying the load for the team so far. Mike Woodson made the honest assessment after Indiana basketball’s 78-75 win over Big Ten rival Michigan on Tuesday. “Woodson on Peacock postgame, on Reneau and Ware: ‘They’ve been carrying […]

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais discussed the state of the franchise amid a flurry of trades in the past few days. Scott Servais acknowledged the Mariners are not a playoff-caliber squad at the moment. The recent trades and the fact they’re in the same division as the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros made that a […]

Now that USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale has predicted Japanese slugger Shohei Ohtani will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, fans have been in shambles lately. Nightengale boldly predicted Ohtani will with the Dodgers, per Talkin’ Baseball. Bob Nightengale’s Shohei Ohtani prediction pic.twitter.com/62oKNRRWjM — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) December 4, 2023 “I think he ends up with […]

Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez already has potential fights lined up for 2024. Terence Crawford and David Benavidez are among Canelo Alvarez’s possible opponents next year, per Talk Sport’s Michael Benson. “Jaime Mungula, Jermall Charlo and Terence Crawford are reportedly potential opponents for Canelo Alvarez in May, with David Benavidez a potential opponent in […]

Could Boston welcome its first WNBA team soon? The Connecticut Sun hosting a home game at the Boston Celtics’ TD Garden fueled that speculation on Tuesday. The Sun will play a home game at TD Garden sometime next summer, per their official X account. Connecticut ramped up the hype with its catchy “The Sun Will […]

Bad news for New York Mets fans: their team fell 10 spots in the MLB Draft Lottery. The Mets fell from ninth to 19th in the MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. “News: The Mets did not receive a Top 6 pick in Major League Baseball’s draft lottery…As such, their pick will […]

The Arizona Coyotes are making strides in building a potential arena in the downtown Phoenix, AZ area. The Coyotes are about to close a deal that will kickstart the process, per TSN Hockey insider Darren Dreger. “Not sure commissioner Bettman or the Arizona Coyotes will expand on this today. As I mentioned last night on […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is on the verge of breaking an NBA record after they beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA In-Season Tournament. His versatility has him on the brink of re-writing the NBA’s record books. “Tyrese Haliburton has created, assisted, or scored 73 points per -40 minutes this season. He’s on […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are taking drastic steps to improve their horrendous power play amid their recent slump. Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan moved defenseman Erik Karlsson to the left flank this past weekend. Kris Letang took over at the point on their power play. Erik Karlsson, the three-time Norris Trophy winner, joined Letang, Sidney Crosby, […]

New Jersey Devils sensation Jack Hughes can’t wait for the game against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. He’ll get a chance to play on the same rink as his brothers Luke Hughes and Quinn Hughes. That Devils-Canucks game marks the first time all three Hughes brothers will take the same NHL ice at Rogers Arena […]

Rumors of Shohei Ohtani’s next destination have been swirling in the media lately. Teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves have reportedly expressed interest. However, one agent feels Ohtani will re-sign with the Los Angeles Angels, per ESPN’s Buster Olney. “Only Shohei Ohtani seems to know where […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley has a simple four-word stance on possibly adding a quarterback from the transfer portal. “Asked about bringing in a transfer portal QB: ‘We’re looking at it,’ Lincoln Riley said. #USC,” The Athletic’s Antonio Morales tweeted on Monday. Quarterback Caleb Williams will most likely skip his senior season with USC […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur feels the severity of Christian Watson’s hamstring injury may have serious repercussions. LaFeleur weighed in on the issue after their 27-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on SNF, per USA TODAY’s Ryan Wood. “Matt LaFleur says he doesn’t know yet severity of Christian Watson’s hamstring injury: ‘His […]

NFL fans are up in arms over an obvious pass interference call during the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13. The controversial play occurred with just 43 seconds left in the game and the Packers ahead, 27-19. On 2nd and 10, Kansas City spotted the ball on its 33-yard […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown has slapped the team with a harsh reality check. He made his comments after their brutal 42-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13. AJ Brown urged his teammates to look forward to the Week 14 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys after the lopsided loss at home. […]

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill won’t play the rest of the Week 13 game against the Green Bay Packers. Team physicians are evaluating Drue Tranquill for a possible concussion, per the Chiefs’ official X account. T Donovan Smith is questionable to return with a neck injury. LB Drue Tranquill has been downgraded to out (concussion). […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t a fan of Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro. The former shared his thoughts after DiSandro’s altercation with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw on Sunday. Kyle Shanahan didn’t like a non-player such as Dom DiSandro getting involved in an altercation with a player. The 49ers head coach […]

Boise State football has promoted interim Spencer Danielson to its head coach position, per ESPN college football senior writer Pete Thamel. Sources: Boise State is set to hire interim coach Spencer Danielson as the school’s next head coach. Danielson, 35, is the former Boise State DC who led the Broncos to a 3-0 record and Mountain […]

Florida lawmakers aren’t taking Florida State football’s CFP snub lightly. They are mulling over state legislation to challenge the decision, per Front Office Sports‘ Amanda Christovich. “Florida lawmakers already have an appetite to propose state legislation to protest Florida State not making the College Football Playoff, a source close to lawmakers told Front Office Sports,” […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners are interested in Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. “Isaac Paredes is one name to watch on the trade market this week. He’s arbitration-eligible, which means the Rays will listen on him. He’s of interest to the Mariners and Blue Jays, among other […]

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller’s recent arrest has taken on a new and surprising twist. Miller’s accuser and pregnant girlfriend downplayed her earlier comments in a disturbing 911 call. The woman cleared things up between her and Von Miller via a text message to Dallas, TX television station WFAA (via the New York Post’s Michael […]

The first-ever showdown between the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson might not materialize. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich told reporters Victor Wembanyama remains questionable for the game against the Pelicans on Friday. The rookie sensation is currently dealing with hip tightness, per Spurs beat reporter Hector Ledesma. "We're trying […]

Tristan Jarry rewrote the Pittsburgh Penguins’ franchise record books in epic fashion on Thursday. Jarry became the first-ever Penguins goaltender to score a goal. He pulled off the amazing feat in their 4-2 road win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. For the first time in Pittsburgh Penguins history, we have a GOALIE […]

It seems Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard has greatness written all over him this early in his NHL career. Bedard extended his point streak to seven away games against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. In doing so, Bedard tied a franchise record for Blackhawks rookies Darryl Sutter set in 1980, per NHL Public Relations. […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is stating his case for the 2024 NBA MVP Award.  Haliburton scored 28 first-half points – a career-high for a half – against the Miami Heat on Thursday. The Pacers point guard drained five three-pointers and converted nine of his 14 field-goal attempts in the first half. As expected, […]

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller has turned himself in to authorities following his arrest warrant on domestic violence charges. The Bills’ Von Miller turned himself in to Glenn Heights, TX police on Thursday afternoon, per ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg. Authorities later booked him at DeSoto Tri-City Jail. Miller posted bond and was released some time later. […]

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks could return from injury against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13. The Titans upgraded Treylon Burks’ practice status to full participant on Thursday, per Titans reporter Easton Freeze. #Colts–#Titans Injury Report (Thu) pic.twitter.com/qahwVUlBmt — Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) November 30, 2023 Tennessee made Burks the 18th overall selection of the […]

Florida football quarterback Graham Mertz is returning for his second and final season with the program in 2024. Mertz made the announcement via an epic video montage on his official X account on Thursday. One more year… 🐊 #UnfinishedBusiness pic.twitter.com/kFDEuvg83i — Graham Mertz (@GrahamMertz5) November 30, 2023 On the other hand, a reliable Florida football […]

Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari feels Julius Peppers’ is a shoo-in or the Pro Football Hall of Fame. David Bakhtiari re-tweeted a post about Julius Peppers’ semifinalist status for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 on Wednesday.  The former said Peppers earning a gold jacket and bust in Canton, OH […]

North Carolina basketball head coach Hubert Davis aptly summed up his team’s offense against Tennessee on Wednesday in four words. “It was pretty special,” Davis said. Hubert Davis thought North Carolina basketball dictated the tempo en route to a 100-92 win over Tennessee, per Heat Check CBB’s Brian Rauf. “Hubert Davis on UNC’s offense: ‘I […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler filed for an EMO JIMBO trademark this week, per trademark attorney Josh Gerben. Heat star Jimmy Butler has filed a trademark for "EMO JIMBO", per @JoshGerben. The new trademark will allow Butler to sell "EMO JIMBO"-branded clothing and apparel 😅 pic.twitter.com/V1HvJe7r6I — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 29, 2023 Jimmy Butler will […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey shared his frustrations with a fan during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Maxey engaged with a Sixers fan at courtside late in the second half. Based on the Philly guard’s response, the fan felt he wanted him to score more points. An incredulous Tyrese Maxey couldn’t […]

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has become quite the showman this season. He showed his aerial abilities after he picked off the Washington Wizards’ Jordan Poole and did a 360 dunk on Wednesday. The Wizards were in their half-court set against the Magic in the third quarter. Poole passed the ball to Tyus Jones but […]

The Kansas City Royals signed former Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies infielder Garrett Hampson on Wednesday. The Royals signed Garrett Hampson to a one-year deal, per their official X account. We have signed INF/OF Garrett Hampson to a one-year contract. Welcome to Kansas City, Garrett! pic.twitter.com/4t6EJTHzOC — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) November 29, 2023 Team […]