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The NFL combine appears to be losing its luster. Although many athletes’ fates in the annual draft still are decided at the combine, the event apparently isn’t nearly as invaluable to teams. According to Adam Schefter, that will be even clearer later this week when the NFL again descends on Indianapolis. “I would say that […]

Bryce Harper is well on his way to the Baseball Hall of Fame, having won a pair of MVPs and four Silver Sluggers, but for some, one thing is missing: a smile. Although Harper has been understandably frustrated by his team’s shortcomings in the postseason, including a World Series loss in 2022 and an NLCS […]

Two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is picking up where he left off last season. In his first appearance of spring training after winning his second consecutive Cy Young Award, Skubal made quick work of the Minnesota Twins on Monday. “Final line for #Tigers starter Tarik Skubal: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may start the 2026 MLB season without two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell. After a postseason in which he started five games and played in six, including three appearances in the World Series, Snell has been dealing with a lingering shoulder issue that kept him out for four months last year. […]

A little over a month until MLB Opening Day, the Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to sign Michael Conforto. Baseball insider Jon Heyman posted on X, formerly Twitter, early Monday morning that Conforto, who spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was Chicago-bound. At the time of writing, no further information has been reported, […]

It’s been a rough season for the Sacramento Kings, even by their standards. With Saturday’s 139-122 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Kings have gone winless in their last 16 games, spanning over a month. And Charles Barkley, ever to speak his mind, certainly wasn’t going to hold back when criticizing Sacramento for its […]

All’s well that ends well, but UCLA head coach Mick Cronin certainly did not like how his Bruins began Saturday’s home game vs. Illinois. The Illini had a clear, albeit narrow, edge early on in the Big Ten clash. But around the five-minute mark, they quickly gained steam and began to run UCLA off the […]

For the first time in his career, Tyreek Hill is a free agent. The recently released wide receiver was not too long ago the best wideout in the league, but due to injuries and off-the-field issues, there are significant questions about how much he will contribute to his next team. In his first two seasons […]

Canada punched its proverbial ticket to the men’s ice hockey gold medal game with a 3-2 comeback win over Finland in the semifinals. While the Canadians are moving on and still have a chance to win their 10th gold medal, it took a tremendous comeback to do so, as they fell behind 2-0 to Finland. […]

The Cleveland Guardians lost their superstar closer Emmanuel Clase in one of the most unexpected ways: an alleged betting scandal. And Clase’s teammates apparently were none too pleased to hear about it. When speaking on the impact of the scandal, which ensnared not only Clase but also starting pitcher Luis Ortiz, Guardians general manager Mike […]

Despite Kenneth Walker III running all over the New England Patriots en route to Super Bowl MVP honors, the Seattle Seahawks may not use the franchise tag on their star running back this offseason. Walker proved to be one of the Seahawks’ lone bright spots offensively for most of Super Bowl LX, during which he […]

The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are in rather exclusive company at the moment, and history tells us that this specific company isn’t all that great. Entering the All-Star break, despite having a 33-21 record, the Lakers have been outscored by a point, which is not typical at all. In fact, L.A. is just the third […]

The New York Jets have the longest active NFL playoff drought, and that will almost certainly continue until they can find a suitable quarterback to helm the franchise. But is the Arizona Cardinals’ Kyler Murray that quarterback? After a season in which they went 3-14 and ranked dead-last in passing yards and net yards per […]

The Miami Dolphins are in a state of flux currently. After firing head coach Mike McDaniel, Miami hired Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley and has now released both Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb. But what will the ‘Fins do with polarizing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa? Although they gave Tagovailoa a four-year, $212.4 million contract […]

The Jonathan Kuminga era is over for the Golden State Warriors, and now that the two sides have parted following an acrimonious relationship, alleged details are beginning to emerge, showing us how bad it got before Golden State traded Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks. While it had been known for some time that Kuminga and […]

There has been much speculation about head coach Steve Kerr’s future with the Golden State Warriors amid another up-and-down season, as well as the recently concluded Jonathan Kuminga saga. However, none of that may actually matter in the end. Rather, Kerr, who is in 12th season with the Warriors, may ultimately remain the head coach […]

The Cleveland Browns, while trying to taking a step forward and become Super Bowl contenders, set themselves back years when they traded for and signed Deshaun Watson to a massive, fully guaranteed contract. So surely the Browns would not spend tens of millions again annually for another quarterback, right? That’s not what ESPN’s Ben Solak […]

Last night’s brawl between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets has dominated the NBA news cycle, especially since suspensions are certain to come for several participants in the fight. But Jalen Duren, following the incident for which he was ejected, gave a level-headed response to the fracas. “Just an overly competitive game, emotions flaring,” Duren […]

After more than a decade with the team between two stints, Andrew McCutchen may be parting ways with the Pittsburgh Pirates. McCutchen, who will turn 40 years old in October, has spent most of his MLB career in Pittsburgh. But following the Pirates’ signing of Marcell Ozuna, McCutchen could be on his way out, considering […]

The Washington Wizards have been one of the most interesting teams in the NBA this season, and it hasn’t been because of what they’ve done on the court. Rather, their trades have made them the talk of the league. Last month, Washington acquired Trae Young, a proven All-Star with significant questions about his offensive play […]

Following a game against the Detroit Pistons in which he was assessed a technical foul, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said he was given the tech for telling a “Caucasian referee not to put his hand in my face,” which Green said he found “very ironic.” After the Warriors’ 131-124 loss to the Pistons […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a primetime game in New York to the Knicks last night, and it’s hard not to wonder, considering the team’s lackluster second-half showing, how different the game could have gone if L.A. had Austin Reaves at their disposal. Reaves last played on Christmas Day, when he reaggravated a left calf […]

The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes are well underway, and the New York Knicks could figure to play a big part in them. Although the rumors surrounding a potential Antetokounmpo trade to the Knicks have swirled — with varying strengths — for a few years, the chatter increased significantly over the offseason. And now that Antetokounmpo, according […]

It’s not every day you get compared to Tim Tebow or Vince Young, but Fernando Mendoza earned just that comparison from Hall of Fame coach Urban Meyer. While Mendoza had many memorable plays throughout his Heisman Trophy and national championship-winning season, no play will stand the test of time better than his fourth-down, 13-yard touchdown […]

It remains to be seen whether Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will be able to play a sixth season of college football, but things are reportedly trending in the right direction for the Rebels and their QB. Chambliss, who led Ole Miss to its first College Football Playoff (CFP) appearance and first 11-plus-win season, had […]

Lane Kiffin has brought another Ole Miss player with him to LSU, and it might be the biggest one yet. Rebels edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen, who posted 9 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, and 44 tackles in 2025, has reportedly chosen to transfer to LSU, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.  Umanmielen, who is listed […]

The Washington Wizards already bought low on polarizing point guard Trae Young, so could they do the same with oft-injured New Orleans big man Zion Williamson? It appears to be a possibility. Since acquiring Young, a 27-year-old, four-time All-Star whose effort, playstyle, and impact have long been questioned, for the relatively low price of Corey […]

Caleb Williams is all in on the Ben Johnson experience despite a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs. Williams, who spent his rookie season on a dysfunctional 5-12 team that fired its head coach and offensive coordinator midseason, had high praise for Johnson after his first season leading the Bears. […]

The Buffalo Bills’ firing of Sean McDermott today has apparently shaken up the NFL coaching carousel. In the hours since the Bills dismissed McDermott after nine seasons with the franchise, it has been reported that McDermott plans to continue coaching, that he could be a major player in multiple vacant openings, and now, that things […]

Consider Stephen A. Smith not a fan of the Buffalo Bills’ dismissal of head coach Sean McDermott. The outspoken ESPN commentator weighed in on the firing earlier today and indicated that he would have liked to see newly promoted Buffalo president Brandon Beane be ousted instead of McDermott, who led the Bills to eight playoff appearances […]

Could Brian Daboll be an NFL head coach by the time the 2026 season begins? Despite a disastrous stint with the New York Giants, it appears so. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Daboll, who the Giants fired in November, could potentially replace his former boss, Sean McDermott, as the Buffalo Bills’ next head coach. […]

Although the various head coaching vacancies are beginning to be filled, recently fired Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott apparently shouldn’t be counted out from getting one of those jobs over the next few months. Two days after a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Denver Broncos, the Bills fired McDermott, who had eight winning seasons […]

Clayton Kershaw, while he may be retired from MLB, is making one last run during the upcoming World Baseball Classic. But Team USA apparently shouldn’t rely on him striking out former Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Shohei Ohtani anytime soon. Kershaw, who announced his retirement in September and finished his MLB career with the third World […]

Anthony Davis’s injury issues are well-known. The former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick is a perennial All-NBA and All-Star selection when healthy, but it’s effectively a coin flip when he is actually healthy. The persistent ailments have resulted in major criticism and ridicule by fans and media members and have led some, like former […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, and as a result, could be major sellers as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Whether the team sells on Nikola Vucevic, however, remains a big question. According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the team isn’t particularly eager to ship out the 35-year-old big man despite the […]

The flow of players and coaches between LSU and Ole Miss continues. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, citing Agency 1 Sports, LSU running back JT Lindsey has committed to transfer to Ole Miss. Lindsey is a native of Alexandria, Louisiana, and was among the best high school running back prospects in the Class of […]

Notre Dame has made a notable upgrade to its defensive backfield in the transfer portal. The Fighting Irish will be bringing in Colorado transfer DJ McKinney, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, who was purportedly told the news by McKinney. The fifth-year senior started 22 games for the Buffaloes over the past two seasons, recording 97 […]

The Ja Morant era for the Memphis Grizzlies appears to be coming to an end, but for the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, or Sacramento Kings, their Morant era could be beginning soon. After a tumultuous last few seasons in Memphis, which have included suspensions, injuries, and public criticism, Morant could be on his way to […]

Texas Tech football is living good in the transfer portal. As was the case earlier this year, the deep-pocketed Red Raiders are feasting as players make decisions about where they will be transferring for the 2026 season. And it’s not just Brendan Sorsby heading to Lubbock. In addition to Sorsby, the highly touted Cincinnati quarterback, […]