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The Minnesota Timberwolves stole home-court advantage away from the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, and Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards let his opponents, but particularly, Luka Doncic know it. During the 117-95 win Saturday, Edwards taunted Doncic after hitting a 3-pointer over the Lakers guard. While backpedaling down the court […]

After a disastrous season, the Dallas Cowboys’ path forward is relatively unclear. While Dak Prescott will be the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, he has yet to get a suitable backfield counterpart. But that may change if Dallas drafts Ashton Jeanty. The Boise State standout dominated college football and is projected to be the first […]

Dirk Nowitzki is undoubtedly the most accomplished and greatest player in Dallas Mavericks history, but the franchise legend is reportedly more distant from the Mavs now than possibly ever before. While trading Luka Doncic, Nowitzki’s former teammate, to the Los Angeles Lakers likely did not help matters, there was another moment more than a year […]

The Cleveland Browns may or may not draft quarterbacks with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Some have predicted that they will draft Shedeur Sanders with the pick, but one NFL insider thinks a trade with the Minnesota Vikings could give Cleveland a chance to get its QB late in the first […]

While many fans and media members have criticized Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison for trading Luka Doncic for anyone or anything, former Golden State Warriors executive Bob Myers thinks that is not the real error Harrison made in the unpopular deal. Myers, who served as the Warriors’ GM from 2012-2023 and president from 2016-2023, […]

Lee Corso’s long, illustrious career on ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ is coming to a close later this year, and Corso has a chance to go out with a bang. Known for his enthusiasm, Dixon Ticonderoga No. 2 pencil, and headgear selections, Corso is officially retiring from ‘Gameday’ after nearly 40 years but not before one last […]

Shortly after the Sacramento Kings were eliminated from playoff contention in the Play-In, general manager Monte McNair mutually parted ways with the organization, creating a vacancy for one of the NBA’s toughest front-office jobs. Following McNair’s departure, the Kings are reportedly eyeing two former NBA GMs for the job: ex-New York Knicks executive Scott Perry […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison is not the most popular guy in the NBA, to say the least. Since trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, Harrison has been criticized and questioned at every turn, and that did not stop at Tuesday’s media session. Harrison, who has been credited with […]

Nico Iamaleava has seemingly overplayed his hand in negotiations with the Tennessee football program, and his mistakes may have cratered his value in the transfer portal. As a result of the reported negotiations behind the scenes, as well as the timing, the market for the former Tennessee starting quarterback seems to be nearly nonexistent. “I […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar guard Damian Lillard will miss the beginning of his team’s NBA first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers as he continues to recover from a blood clot in his calf, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Initially on the injury report for an unspecified calf injury, Lillard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis […]

The Phoenix Suns appear to be heading toward a roster overhaul this offseason, which likely includes buying out Bradley Beal, as well as trading Kevin Durant. Beal has almost certainly played his final game with the Suns, but the situation for Durant, who was owner Mat Ishbia’s first major acquisition after buying the team in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are creeping, albeit slowly, toward getting back pitcher Clayton Kershaw from injury. A three-time NL Cy Young winner and the 2014 league MVP, Kershaw has barely played since undergoing shoulder surgery in November 2023. However, it appears Kershaw is getting closer to returning to MLB after an injury-riddled season in 2024. […]

As the NFL Draft draws near, some players will receive greater praise, while others will be hit with more frequent and harsher criticism. Shedeur Sanders would appear to be a part of the latter category. The Colorado quarterback has always had his fair share of critics, particularly when the Buffaloes struggled in 2023. However, it […]

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly among the teams interested in Bradley Beal if the Phoenix Suns come to a buyout with the highly priced guard. Beal, whose massive contract and no-trade clause have become obstacles for the Suns as they attempt to retool their roster, has said he is comfortable staying in Phoenix for […]

Before the Denver Nuggets played their first game since the firing of head coach Michael Malone, Josh Kroenke, the vice chairman of the team’s ownership group, assumed an interim job title and tried to motivate the players. Kroenke, whose father owns the team, attempted to light a proverbial fire under the Nuggets amid a four-game […]

In his first game as the Denver Nuggets’ interim head coach, David Adelman picked up the win, but he was relatively subdued after the milestone victory. With the firing of longtime head coach Michael Malone, Adelman was moved to the end of the bench and named the interim coach for the remainder of the Nuggets’ […]

The Denver Nuggets fired both head coach Michael Malone, the only coach Nikola Jokic has ever had in the NBA, and general manager Calvin Booth yesterday in a shocking organizational shakeup. While assistant coach David Adelman was named the Nuggets’ interim head coach, keeping some continuity within the team, NBA insider Brian Windhorst is voicing […]

During the offseason, Corbin Burnes left the Baltimore Orioles in favor of the Arizona Diamondbacks, which, according to a new report, may have meant he left money on the table. Burnes, a former Cy Young winner, was one of the top free-agent pitchers this past winter. Believed to be in the running for the 30-year-old […]

It is unclear when or by whom Shedeur Sanders will be drafted, but if Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock draft is any indication, he may remain in the black and gold he often donned at Colorado. Sanders is projected by many to be the second quarterback taken in the upcoming NFL Draft, behind Miami’s Cam […]

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley is a winner, no doubt about it. But as much as he is praised for his coaching, he is criticized for his sideline and post-game antics. Hurley, like most college basketball coaches, is a ball of emotions on the court. However, following a Round of 32 loss to Florida, […]

More than 18 months after undergoing elbow surgery, Shohei Ohtani has not returned to the mound in an MLB game, and one insider believes it would be a “shock” if the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar pitches this year nearly as much as he has in past seasons. Ohtani’s rise to superstardom has a lot to […]

While the day-to-day analysis of the Luka Doncic trade has largely subsided, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks set to meet in Dallas for the first time since the controversial deal, we’re about to hear a lot more about it again. On Wednesday, Doncic will return to Dallas, where he played the first […]

Fans of the Chicago White Sox (and the Chicago Bulls) have pleaded for longtime owner Jerry Reinsdorf to sell the team for many, many years, but it does not appear that is coming anytime soon. Although Reinsdorf is now 89 years old and is among the most consistently maligned team owners in all of sports, […]

Back in December, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. confirmed the Toronto Blue Jays’ contract extension offer was “not even close” to what he had in mind, which led some to believe that Toronto would ultimately not be able to retain Guerrero before his deal expired. However, that does not appear to be the case after all. Despite […]

Many questions remain about Travis Hunter weeks ahead of the NFL Draft. Whether the Colorado football standout is talented is not up for debate, but where he will be drafted and where he will play on the football field seems very much up for debate even after the Buffaloes’ Pro Day. Hunter won the Heisman […]

Despite trading for and signing Geno Smith to a big contract extension, the Las Vegas Raiders could opt to use their first-round draft pick to add another quarterback to their roster, according to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. While Smith, who signed a two-year, $75 million extension (which could max out at $85.5 million) less […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard’s health has been a major concern for many years now, effectively ruling him out of most back-to-backs, but he is apparently considering breaking that habit tonight. Leonard, whose knee injury troubles are well-known, and as a result, he often sits one game during a back-to-back. For example, Leonard missed […]

Earlier today, the NBA announced a $75,000 fine for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant for a gun gesture, a punishment that came just a day after the league issued a warning for a similar gesture. During the Grizzlies’ game vs. the Golden State Warriors on April 1, both Morant and Buddy Hield aimed finger guns […]

The San Francisco 49ers face a big, expensive decision in whether to extend quarterback Brock Purdy or not. But the team may feel all right with their backup if Purdy decides to sit out for a bigger deal. While it would seem logical for the 49ers to ink their 25-year-old quarterback to an extension, there […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers have yet to come to an agreement on a contract extension, which has led to speculation that the former ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ could be traded instead. Although team general manager John Lynch and owner Jed York appear willing to sign Purdy to what will surely be a lucrative, long-term […]

Despite a 61-point triple-double by Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in double overtime last night, and much of the blame for the defeat has been placed at the feet of Russell Westbrook. Westbrook made two critical mistakes in the closing moments of the 140-139 loss. First, after a Minnesota turnover […]

Shohei Ohtani is probably the best player in MLB, but most of his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates believe he isn’t even the best athlete in the clubhouse. That title, they believe, is reserved for Mookie Betts. While Ohtani’s two-way brilliance and historic feat of 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases last season makes him […]

Aaron Rodgers appears destined to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers sometime this offseason, but even if he does, one NFL insider is predicting Mike Tomlin and Co. will scoop up a quarterback in the draft. Despite Rodgers conducting private workouts with Steelers wide receivers and having had a long, reportedly successful meeting with team brass, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is unlike most NBA players, and he knows it. In a league that is trending more and more toward 3-point shooting, Antetokounmpo stands out as a player whose proverbial bread is buttered in the paint. For that reason, the former two-time NBA MVP believes he is a maverick. “Obviously, I’m […]

The Indianapolis Colts may not be in the market for a quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft, but team general manager Chris Ballard is stumping for Colorado football star Shedeur Sanders nonetheless. Sanders, the son of NFL great and current Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, is projected to be one of the first quarterbacks taken […]

The Cleveland Browns’ championship window may very well have closed the moment they traded for Deshaun Watson in March 2022, and now, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is apparently looking past the Watson era. While taking accountability for the ill-fated acquisition and contract and as Watson is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon and a subsequent setback, Haslam […]

At some points last offseason and preseason, it seemed like a near certainty that the San Francisco 49ers would trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. And despite a long-term contract extension, rumors have popped up again that John Lynch will pull the trigger on an Aiyuk trade this offseason. After a lengthy hold-in, during which Aiyuk […]

The Cleveland Browns hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and it does not appear as if they will be moving any higher based on executive vice president and general manager Andrew Berry’s latest comments. While Berry did not completely rule out trading up for the No. 1 pick with the […]

The Philadelphia Flyers fired head coach John Tortorella on Thursday amid a season in which they are languishing near the bottom of the NHL’s Eastern Conference. While the on-ice results certainly played a factor, some wondered if Tortorella’s comments after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-2 had anything to do with his dismissal. With […]