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With the retirement of legendary coach Nick Saban and hiring of Kalen DeBoer, the Alabama football program is experiencing change for the first time in a while. In Tuscaloosa, Saban proved to be the greatest college football coach of his generation and possibly of all time. But after 50 years of coaching, Saban, 72, decided […]

Much is expected of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and apparently, he has already influenced Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore’s 10-figure decision. Moore agreed to a four-year, $110 million contract extension yesterday, making him one of the highest-paid wideouts in the league. And according to […]

After a disappointing showing in Tokyo three years ago, the United States women’s gymnastics team got off to a golden start in the 2024 Summer Olympics by triumphing in the artistic team all-around competition. And following in the footsteps of previous gold medal-winning teams, Simone Biles has revealed the nickname for the five American girls […]

Simone Biles and the United States women’s gymnastics team earned gold medals in the artistic team all-around competition, giving Biles, 2012 Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney, and many others an opportunity to fire back at a notable critic: former American Olympian MyKayla Skinner. Skinner, who went with Biles and Team USA as an alternate to […]

The Chicago White Sox have been abysmal in 2024 and are certainly trying to build the future, but the team is still apparently not keen on helping out their AL Central rivals. Despite the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians reportedly showing interest in trading for White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde, Chicago is hesitant to strike […]

San Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell’s ridiculous 15-strikeout outing against the Colorado Rockies was not only impressive, but it was historic. Snell, who fooled the Rockies for 15 Ks and allowed just two hits, did all of that in six innings of work, making him the first player to do that in about 125 years. […]

South Sudan is the newest country in the world, and it already has its first Olympic basketball victory. In its first basketball game in the 2024 Olympics, South Sudan, which became an independent nation in 2011, defeated Puerto Rico 90-79 behind Carlik Jones’ 19 points. The win sparked a raucous celebration back in South Sudan, […]

Sitting just above .500 for the season, the Tampa Bay Rays appear to be prioritizing the future, and they could be the beneficiaries of two teams — the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers — determined to make a run to the World Series this year since both reportedly have major interest in Rays […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers “badly” want Garrett Crochet, according to MLB insider Bob Nightengale amid the Chicago White Sox left-handed pitcher’s trade request. Crochet, who is having the best season of his career, wants a contract extension. But due to the fact that he’s under team control for a few more seasons, Crochet is trying […]

Could New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor be an MVP candidate? MLB insider Jon Heyman seems to think so. On his podcast ‘Around the Bases,’ Heyman said that Lindor is unequivocally a candidate to win the National League’s Most Valuable Player award. “[The Mets are] doing great, Lindor’s clearly an MVP candidate,” Heyman said. “Today […]

The Boston Red Sox appear to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline after acquiring pitcher James Paxton from the Los Angeles Dodgers. And Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow’s comments seem to confirm that idea. After trading away a minor-league player for the 35-year-old lefty, Breslow indicated he may be making some more deals before […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are aiming for a three-peat, the first in NFL history, but Kadarius Toney, one of the team’s most polarizing players may become the talk of training camp if things hold up. Toney, who did not play in the Super Bowl after a disastrous 2023 season, is apparently getting reps with the […]

A year ago, the Denver Nuggets were on top of the world. Having just won the NBA Championship with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the way, it appeared the Nuggets could be primed for a title repeat in 2024. However, Denver watched its season end in the second round of the playoffs and then […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is not like most owners. While many are hands-off and delegate responsibilities to subordinates, Jones remains heavily involved in the Cowboys’ day-to-day operations, acting as the team’s owner and general manager. Naturally, because of his involvement, Jones was questioned about why the Cowboys have seemingly dragged their feet on re-signing […]

Ben Simmons has drawn the ire of many NBA fans and media members over the years. While he seemingly once displayed the potential of a superstar, Simmons has struggled to stay on the court as a result of mental and physical troubles with the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. And one of Simmons’ most vocal […]

The Arizona Coyotes are gone, but it may not be too long for the NHL to return to Phoenix if Suns owner Mat Ishbia is to be believed. Ishbia, a billionaire who purchased the Suns from Robert Sarver in February 2023, said recently that he has an interest in bringing hockey back to the desert […]

Draymond Green is one of the most complicated characters in NBA history. On one hand, he is one of the best and most versatile defenders the league has ever seen, and on the other hand, he has served more suspensions by the NBA than pretty much anyone else ever. So could someone like that become […]

Aaron Rodgers is hoping to have more than four snaps this season with the New York Jets, and his talented young wide receiver Garrett Wilson is probably hoping that as well. If Rodgers can, in fact, stay healthy, Wilson, who has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first two seasons in New York, […]

Stephen Curry could become one of the few players in modern NBA history to spend his entire, illustrious career with one franchise. But as the Golden State Warriors grapple with the departure of Klay Thompson and whether they can compete for a fifth title, Curry has seemingly left the door open to at least the […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid’s decision to play for Team USA over the French national team for the 2024 Summer Olympics caused quite a bit of controversy, and Embiid apparently drew the ire of some French fans as the Americans arrived in the country. As Embiid made his way to the Team USA bus in […]

Kevin Durant can become the all-time gold medals leader in Olympic men’s basketball if Team USA triumphs in Paris, but KD has been dealing with an injury that is drawing some skepticism from the likes of Brian Windhorst and Zach Lowe. Although Durant was relatively healthy during the 2023-24 NBA season with the Phoenix Suns, […]

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. has attracted praise and criticism from fans and media for being himself during his MLB career, and his personality may be turning off some teams as the trade deadline looms. According to The Athletic, some teams are shying away from a potential trade for Chisholm because of his “makeup.” […]

The Philadelphia Phillies very well may be looking to upgrade their roster at the MLB Trade Deadline, although the team will reportedly steer clear of at least three specific players. While the Phillies are linked to Miami Marlins closer Tanner Scott, Philadelphia is not interested in Scott’s teammate Jazz Chisholm or two other outfielders that […]

Jake Paul flattened Mike Perry in a lopsided boxing fight last night, and after the sixth-round knockout of Perry, Paul called out another Mike: boxing legend Mike Tyson. Of course, Paul had been set to fight Tyson — not Perry — yesterday at one point. Paul and Tyson agreed to face each other in an […]

The Atlanta Braves have placed pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list just five days after playing in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Atlanta announced the news today, citing “left forearm neuritis,” and that Dylan Dodd had been recalled in a corresponding move. Fried threw just 10 pitches and faced four batters in the […]

Caitlin Clark’s rise to superstardom has been fascinating to watch, as the offensively dynamic guard has in ways taken over women’s college basketball and now in the WNBA. Clark, who was named to the WNBA All-Star team as a rookie, is one of the most exciting and popular players in the growing league, but her […]

Nike rolled out a massive ad campaign, built on the question, “Am I a bad person?”. The 90-second commercial features almost all of Nike’s most popular athletes, including LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, Serena Williams, A’ja Wilson, and Kylian Mbappé. But there was one notable exclusion: Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant. And KD did […]

The relationship between the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk seems to be falling apart. Aiyuk, a valuable piece to the 49ers over the last four seasons, has made it clear he wants to be paid, and the 49ers appear to be unwilling to pay Aiyuk’s asking price. And according to Mike Florio, […]

After falling short of expectations a year after winning their first NBA Championship, the Denver Nuggets are trying to bolster a roster that fell short of expectations this season. One way the team appears to be doing so is by adding former MVP Russell Westbrook, which depending on what role he occupies, could be a […]

LeBron James has talked many times about his dream to play in the NBA alongside his son Bronny James, and now, his dream is becoming a reality after Bronny was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. But Stephen A. Smith thinks LeBron might have bitten off more than he can chew. The media and fan […]

Chet Holmgren is quite fond of Miami. While that is not an unpopular opinion of NBA players, the Oklahoma City Thunder star has a different reason to enjoy playing on the road against the Miami Heat. While on the “Road Trippin’” podcast with Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Allie Clifton, Holmgren named the Heat’s arena […]

Tiger Woods has often remained guarded about his relationship with former President Donald Trump, but ahead of The Open Championship in Scotland, Woods said that he was thrown off of his normal preparation routine as a result of the attempt on Trump’s life at a campaign rally over the weekend. Following an attempted assassination on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have been criticized greatly since the Lakers selected Bronny James, LeBron’s eldest son, in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. And one of the foremost LeBron critics, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, has weighed in on the topic. Kanter Freedom, who played 11 seasons in […]

The Golden State Warriors’ offseason has been an eventful one. Before free agency even officially began, the Warriors were named as potential landing spot for Paul George, and then after reported plans fell through with that, the Warriors bid farewell to longtime player Klay Thompson. And although the Warriors have done well in signing a […]

Joe Bryant, the father of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and a former pro basketball and coach, has died at the age of 69, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Joe, nicknamed “Jellybean” for his love of the candy, was a first-round draft pick in 1975 when he was selected 14th overall by the Golden State Warriors. […]

Bronny James being drafted at all would have drawn attention, considering the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James did not perform well at all in his lone college basketball season, but the fact that he was drafted by the Lakers, LeBron’s team, called into question whether the NBA’s oldest player forced the Lakers’ proverbial […]

The Athletics have not had many bright or positive spots this season, their final in Oakland, but Mason Miller has been an exception to that. The fire-throwing closer has become one of the most sought-after pitchers in MLB, but Miller, who is in his second season in the Majors, does not want to rule out […]

A year ago, Carlos Alcaraz overcame Novak Djokovic in five hard-fought sets to win his first Wimbledon championship. This time around, despite the exact same opponent and venue, Alcaraz dominated the former No. 1 to capture his second consecutive Wimbledon title in straight sets. Last year, Alcaraz was put on the back foot and had […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. does not seem to be long for Miami. The charismatic center fielder is being discussed in the Miami Marlins’ trade talks, and the Seattle Mariners appear to be a potential landing spot for Chisholm. As the Marlins continue to flounder — Miami currently holds the worst record in the National League at […]