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As usual, the 2024 NFL preseason was fraught with hold-outs and relatively new ‘hold-ins,’ which are both utilized to accomplish one goal for players: get paid. And according to a recent report, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase nearly did that better than any wideout in the league. Unlike some other hold-out candidates, Chase has […]

Before Saturday, the Michigan football team had not suffered a home loss since November 28, 2020. Before Saturday, the Wolverines had also not lost in the regular season in nearly two years. However, all of that, and possibly more, changed with a resounding 31-12 home defeat against Texas, marking the first loss of new UM […]

When Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots parted ways earlier this year, there was much speculation and even some assumptions that Belichick, the second-most winningest head coach in NFL history and a six-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, would not be out of work for very long. But the longtime coach could not […]

The New York Jets are just two days away from opening their 2024 season with a “Monday Night Football” matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. And it is becoming increasingly clearer to everyone, including head coach Robert Saleh, that Haason Reddick will not be suiting up for his new team Monday. When Reddick was traded […]

“College GameDay” has always been known for its signs, which have often been masterclasses in trolling rival teams. And while the Alabama and Michigan football programs could hardly be considered rivals, before Michigan’s game against Texas today, a Wolverines created a sign to jab former Alabama coach Nick Saban, the newest member of the “GameDay” […]

So close yet so far. That’s how the 2024 NFL season opener went for the Baltimore Ravens last night against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite Lamar Jackson’s best efforts, the Ravens, like last year in the AFC Championship, fell to the Chiefs by a touchdown. And Stephen A. Smith is quite down on Baltimore because […]

It did not take long for Xavier Worthy to make an impact in the NFL. In his first career pro game, the Kansas City Chiefs rookie showed off his dynamic speed and agility by scoring two touchdowns against the Baltimore Ravens. Worthy’s former Texas football teammate and current Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks was […]

If Isaiah Likely’s feet were a little shorter, the Baltimore Ravens may have won their NFL season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs last night. Instead, Likely’s toe was ruled out of bounds on the final play of the game, negating a touchdown as time expired. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, down by seven with […]

One week ago, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver while riding bicycles near their home in New Jersey. And yesterday, Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner, as well as team president Don Waddell and players Erik Gudbranson and Cole Sillinger, spoke outside of […]

The Boston Celtics are for sale, and there are some mighty big names reportedly vying to own the iconic NBA franchise, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. While names have been bandied about recently, Boston radio host Courtney Cox said on “The Greg Hill Show” that there are currently three finalists being considered as the next […]

The Golden State Warriors’ future is anything but certain. Despite having superstar guard Stephen Curry under contract for several more years after signing a recent extension, a path back to the top of the NBA is unclear at best and out of the question at worst. Although the Warriors won the NBA Championship just two […]

The lawsuit against current Philadelphia Eagles and former Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter stemming from a fatal car crash in January 2023 will continue after a survivor of the crash settled with the University of Georgia’s athletics department, per a court filing. Former UGA recruiting staffer Victoria Bowles, according to her lawsuit, suffered numerous injuries […]

Not too long ago, Clemson was a dominant force in college football. The Tigers, led by head coach Dabo Swinney, reached the national championship game four out of five years between 2016 and 2020, but since then, Swinney’s team has struggled to reach the same heights. After falling to LSU in the College Football Playoff […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has gotten a lot of attention during her rookie season in the WNBA. Of course, not all of that attention has positive, and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is going after those who have nitpicked Clark because of what he deemed jealousy. Barkley, who has never been one to bite […]

Sen. Ted Cruz is a proud Texan, having moved to Houston when he was a child. And since being elected one of the Lone Star State’s two U.S. senators, Cruz has oftentimes supported sports teams all around Texas. And unfortunately, it was the Texas A&M football program’s turn. Why unfortunately? Well, Cruz has a nasty […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player recipient Giannis Antetokounmpo married his girlfriend and the mother of their children Mariah Riddlesprigger today in Greece. Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger, who have three children together, married each other in Antetokounmpo’s home country on Sunday in a ceremony that Bucks forward Khris Middleton served as Antetokounmpo’s best […]

It was a long, brutal day at Ben Griffin Stadium for Florida football fans yesterday. In the 2024 season opener, the Gators were thoroughly dominated by Miami and new Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward 41-17. And after the game, Ward had some interesting words for the Florida faithful. Ward, who transferred from Washington State during the […]

With the Olympics done and training camp still a few weeks away, NBA players are getting in their offseason travels before coming back to their home cities to begin a new season. And for a few of the NBA’s biggest stars like the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, China is the […]

Nick Saban isn’t one to mince words, obviously. The now-retired coach won seven national championships during his 50-year career, and he didn’t do all that by recruiting the wrong players, a point he made clearly on ‘College Gameday’ this morning. Saban has criticized the recent NIL-ification of college football — the coach said players care […]

One of the most furious debates throughout this entire WNBA season has been who should win the league’s Rookie of the Year award. The 2024 WNBA rookie class is one for the ages, as the likes of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, and Cameron Brink entered the league to much fanfare after outstanding collegiate […]

Lane Kiffin is an unorthodox coach, to say the least. Whether trolling other coaches, media members, or his own players, Kiffin has remained himself throughout many ups and downs. But even he is ready to admit that he gave recently retired Nick Saban a hard time when he was an Alabama football assistant coach for […]

When the New York Jets acquired Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles in April, they seemingly thought they were getting a disgruntled player who would be determined to prove his worth on the field. In reality, however, Reddick has proven a change of scenery or a hard-line stance by Jets general manager Joe Douglas cannot […]

As Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season approaches, the San Francisco 49ers are at the center of two of the most difficult contract negotiations in the league. On one end, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is doing a ‘sit-in’ as he seeks a lucrative extension. And on the other, there is left tackle Trent Williams, […]

While NFL teams are preparing for the start of another new season, some of the league’s most prominent players still have the Olympics on their minds. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons belongs to that group, with the three-time All-Pro declaring his interest in playing for the United States’ flag football team in 2028. In past […]

Colorado’s football program is probably the most polarizing in the entire country, and two-way star Travis Hunter’s goals for the 2024 season likely aren’t going to stop that. Led by Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, a.k.a. ‘Coach Prime,’ Colorado garnered great attention early in the 2023 season amid a 3-0 start. After wins against then-No. […]

The 2023 season seemed so promising for Robert Saleh and the New York Jets. After winning four games in 2021 and seven in 2022, the Jets signed future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers and appeared to be ready to finally contend. And in just a few plays, the season’s trajectory was wildly different. Instead […]

An 11-time All-Star, Chris Bosh was once one of the NBA’s effective players and a key part of two Miami Heat championship teams. However, Bosh, unlike most, did not get to end his career on his own terms. At one time, Bosh appeared he may be a pivotal piece of the Heat’s rebuild when LeBron […]

Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell had a very good case last season when the College Football Playoff committee excluded his Seminoles from the four-team playoff despite having an undefeated record and the ACC championship. However, at least one of those attributes won’t be an issue this season after FSU’s season-opening loss to Georgia […]

The relationship between Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert will be an interesting one to follow in Harbaugh’s first season with the Los Angeles Chargers. Previously, Harbaugh has had tremendous success with quarterbacks, and if Chargers’ fan prayers are answered, Herbert may finally be able to secure a playoff victory. Although the results will be determined […]

A first-round draft pick last year, Jahmyr Gibbs played a large role in the Detroit Lions’ offense as a rookie. During a year in which the Lions won 12 games, captured the NFC North title for the first time, and narrowly missed out on a Super Bowl berth, Gibbs surpassed 1,000 total yards and scored […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets may be rebuilding, but the team’s new president and general manager is not OK with losing — even after trading away Patrik Laine. Don Waddell, who succeeded John Davidson and Jarmo Kekäläinen as the Jackets’ president and general manager, respectively, is desperately trying to change the culture of the Columbus franchise, […]

Strahinja Jokic, the oldest brother of Denver Nuggets superstar and three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, has been charged with third-degree assault stemming from an incident in April during a Nuggets home playoff game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. After the Nuggets defeated the Lakers to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series, a […]

Since arriving to the New Orleans Saints in 2017, Taysom Hill has been used in a variety of positions and situations, including at quarterback, tight end, and on special teams. And ahead of the 2024 NFL season, Saints head coach Dennis Allen is trying Taysom Hill at another position: fullback. Fullback, in many ways, is […]

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is “real close to a return,” according to the club’s manager Aaron Boone. Chisholm, who was acquired by the Yankees from the Miami Marlins at the MLB trade deadline, played 14 games with his new team until sustaining an injury on Aug. 12 in a blowout loss […]

A contract extension was thought to be a foregone conclusion for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. While Sid is no longer a kid, he has remained one of the NHL’s best and most popular players despite entering his late 30s. But there’s now a greater possibility than ever that Crosby will not finish his […]

Drew Bledsoe’s career will forever be tied, in some ways, to Tom Brady’s. Bledsoe was the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback when Brady was drafted with the 199th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, and less than 18 months later, Brady replaced an injured Bledsoe and never relinquished the starter position ever again. The […]

The Boston Celtics are the defending NBA champions, but Jaylen Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, is ready to turn the page and start focusing on staving off challengers for the title. Brown told NBC Sports Boston that it’s time to lock in for the 2024-25 season. “Last year is over, to be honest. We […]

Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook’s on-court rivalry is well-documented, with the two former Western Conference foes duking it out in the regular season and playoffs several times. But the feud, according to Lillard, started to gnaw at Westbrook’s then-Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant. While much of the focus when the Thunder and Portland Trail […]

After winning the 2023 NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets fell well short of preseason expectations in 2024, falling in the second round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The offseason has been a mixed bag so far for the Nuggets, with the team losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope but adding Russell Westbrook. But […]