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Oregon basketball’s season came to an end early Sunday morning with a double-overtime loss to Creighton in the NCAA tournament’s round of 32. Despite holding a four-point lead late in regulation, Oregon failed to pull far enough away from Creighton, which capitalized on a missed N’Faly Dante free throw to force overtime. The teams remained […]

Blake Snell is a member of the San Francisco Giants, but it took nearly six months after his last start (coincidentally against the Giants) to ink a deal. Despite winning the 2023 NL Cy Young Award, Snell waited, waited, and waited some more to sign with a team in MLB free agency. Earlier in the […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar and reigning MVP Joel Embiid, a Cameroon native, has lived in the United States since he was a teenager and became an American citizen in 2022, paving the way for an interesting decision related to the 2024 Olympics. While Embiid has never represented any country in international competition, rumors began swirling in […]

After eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans, Derrick Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens this offseason, inking a two-year, $16 million deal in NFL free agency. Derrick Henry recently spoke with NFL insider Adam Schefter to talk about his deal, and during the conversation, Henry said he was never really worried about his impending free […]

Draymond Green said he believes Kyrie Irving is a better scorer than Kevin Durant, who played three seasons and won two NBA championships with Green as part of the Golden State Warriors. On the “Draymond Green Show,” Green explained his stance after Irving’s incredible game-winning buzzer-beater to beat the defending champion Denver Nuggets on Sunday. […]

Anthony Edwards has become an unequivocal superstar for the Minnesota Timberwolves, wowing fans with his athleticism, as well as his personality on and off the court. Edwards has helped lead the Timberwolves to one of the best records in the NBA this season, but he has high hopes for the summer too, when he hopes […]

Robbers stole luxury watches and more than $100,000 from the Los Angeles house of former NBA player Paul Pierce, most notably of the Boston Celtics, on Friday, according to TMZ. In addition to the watches and cash, a safe was reportedly stolen from Pierce’s home. The burglars and all of the items are still being […]

Since being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016, Tyreek Hill has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, having been named an All-Pro six times and winning a Super Bowl while being one of Patrick Mahomes’ favorite targets. Even before his pro career, however, Hill has struggled to stay out of […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is having a career game against the Phoenix Suns, and he just so happens to be mic’d up as well. Amidst an incredible first half, during which he scored 25 points and was a perfect 5-5 on three-pointers, Portis took the time to shout out NBA commentator Hubie Brown, who […]

Despite winning his second Cy Young Award last season, Blake Snell is still without a team as MLB opening day quickly approaches, although several teams, including the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and now the Houston Astros have indicated interest. The Astros reportedly are “intrigued” by the prospect of signing Snell and adding him […]

Terrence Shannon Jr. dropped 40 points in Illinois basketball’s 98-87 Big Ten tournament semifinal win over Nebraska on Saturday, pushing the Fighting Illini to the championship game. After the game in which Shannon hit five three-pointers and went 13-16 from the free-throw line, Shannon’s Illinois basketball teammates praised him. “Nobody can stop him. I think […]

Wyndham Clark had the opportunity to take advantage of Xander Schauffele’s missed birdie putt on the 16th hole at the Players Championship, but his tee shot on the iconic 17th hole went exactly how he didn’t want. With water surrounding the island green, the TPC At Sawgrass par-3 17th leaves very little room for error, […]

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest NBA players of the 21st century, having won an MVP award and a pair of championships and Finals MVPs in his 16-year career. During a recent episode of “KG Certified,” former NBA greats Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce both praised Durant, saying he is one of the best […]

Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ last few months have been incredible, but even a Super Bowl victory can’t shield Mahomes from some college basketball heartbreak. Patrick Mahomes attended Texas Tech University from 2014 to 2017, during which he put up gaudy passing numbers despite the Red Raiders’ relative struggles. The Texas Tech basketball […]

In just his sixth season as an NFL starter, Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their third Super Bowl title, adding to his already incredible résumé and legacy. After defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII to capture the Chiefs’ third Lombardi Trophy in five years and complete the […]

West Virginia basketball has been in a state limbo since the bizarre resignation saga involving former longtime head coach Bob Huggins, but the Mountaineers are now going ahead with a comprehensive search for a new coach for the program. WVU athletic director Wren Baker announced today the school is launching a national coaching search now […]

UConn basketball has experienced a renaissance under head coach Dan Hurley, with last year’s national title capping off a magical 31-8 season. This year, the Huskies have been even better; UConn is 28-3, the Big East regular-season champions, and the favorite to repeat as national champions. So it probably shouldn’t come as too much of […]

Justin Fields’ status with the Chicago Bears has been one of the main points of interest so far in the NFL offseason, but with quarterbacks being signed to potential Fields landing spots, the young quarterback’s options may be even more limited than anyone imagined. Fields, who has played three seasons in Chicago, hasn’t quite lived […]

Legendary college football coach Nick Saban retired in January, leaving behind one of the greatest legacies and résumés in the sport’s history. But since retiring, the former Alabama football head coach has consistently spoken out about his distaste for the state of college football. Over the past two months, Saban has explained that he retired, […]

After a long suspension by the NFL, wide receiver Calvin Ridley surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the second time in his career in 2023. And with free agency already heating up, Ridley may have a mysterious team vying for his services. NFL insider Jonathan Jones tweeted Tuesday that Ridley is being pursued by the New […]

When Nick Saban announced his retirement in January, the Alabama football head coaching job that Saban had occupied and excelled in for nearly 20 years instantly became vacant. The accolades and resources that Alabama can provide make the position one of the most attractive and exclusive possible in college football, and the rumors about who […]

Legendary college football coach Nick Saban announced his retirement in January, ending a 50-year career that included seven national championships, the last six of which at the University of Alabama. Less than two weeks after losing to Michigan in overtime of the College Football Playoff semifinal, Saban shocked the college football world by retiring, vacating […]

LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry defined the 2010s, with each winning three NBA championships in the decade and an additional title in the 2020s. On ESPN’s First Take on Tuesday, Stephen A. Smith constructed a list of five NBA players “most deserving of a statue,” and Curry’s name landed at the […]

Kyle Okposo, who is playing his eighth season for the Buffalo Sabres, admitted his time with the team may be running out. After a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday and with the NHL trade deadline this Friday, a day before the Sabres’ next home game, Okposo was asked if he had considered […]

The Philadelphia Eagles very well may see two of their most beloved and tenured players retire this offseason. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler said they heard defensive tackle Fletcher Cox will “probably” retire sometime this offseason, joining center Jason Kelce, who is reportedly also retiring. “ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported last month that Eagles center […]

Dejounte Murray received one of the most peculiar technical fouls in recent NBA history Saturday night in the Atlanta Hawks’ 114-102 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Murray, moments after sitting on the bench during a timeout in the fourth quarter, was approached by NBA official Tony Brothers, who attempted to talk with Murray. It’s unclear […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were incredibly close to winning a Super Bowl two years ago, but it appears a part of the team’s core could be on the way out. Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN wrote that the belief among those at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week is that the Bengals placed […]

In addition to his defensive prowess, Draymond Green has been lauded as one of the best playmakers in the NBA during the Golden State Warriors’ decade of dominance, but Green believes Toronto Raptors youngster Scottie Barnes can help evolve the ‘point forward’ position. After the Warriors’ 120-105 win over the Raptors in Toronto on Friday, […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors have been on a tear over the last month. And after a big win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday to extend Golden State’s road win streak to three, Green touched on the relatively warm reception the team got in the Six. Green explained the presence of Warriors […]

Tyrese Maxey, who has had to bear the responsibility of the Philadelphia 76ers’ leading scorer with reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid out injured, came up big on the defensive end in a 121-114 win Friday over the Charlotte Hornets. Maxey, while quickly becoming one of the brightest young stars in the league, is not known […]

NBA legend Gary Payton is one of the most notorious trash-talkers in league history, and the chatter didn’t stop when he went home. Gary Payton II, the elder Payton’s son and a member of the Golden State Warriors, said his father’s trash talk pushed him to get better and ultimately reach the NBA. “He was […]

With just over 10 minutes remaining in a tied Big Ten basketball game between Wisconsin and Indiana, a fire alarm forced fans to evacuate Assembly Hall. Everyone was allowed to return once the evacuation was called off, and after a delay exceeding 15 minutes, Indiana prevailed at home to win 74-70. After the game, Wisconsin […]

Tuesday’s Big 12 rivalry game between Texas and Texas Tech became a bit of a mess after the Red Raiders’ fans began throwing things on the floor. After the Longhorns’ Brock Cunningham lowered his shoulder and rammed into Darrion Williams along the sideline, the teams pushed and shoved each other. And while the officials reviewed […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar rookie Victor Wembanyama is unlike any player we’ve ever seen in the NBA, but a former NBA champion believes one of the game’s greatest legends is an apt comparison for the young Frenchman. Metta Sandiford-Artest, formerly known as Metta World Peace and Ron Artest, said he believes Wembanyama’s ceiling is pretty […]

Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton fought off several men during a scuffle at a 7-on-7 tournament in Atlanta over the weekend, and Shannon Sharpe has spoken up about how frustrated he is with the disrespect of Newton. Sharpe addressed the altercation on his “Nightcap” podcast with Chad Johnson (h/t NY Post). “Y’all think that’s cute […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game received immense criticism for the players’ lack of effort, resulting in the most points scored and three-pointers attempted in the game’s history. Draymond Green, whose Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry participated in the game, said the reason the players don’t try more in the All-Star Game is because the […]

Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been one of the most intriguing players to watch in college basketball during his freshman season at USC. And in Saturday night’s showdown against rival UCLA, many eyes were on James. In the Trojans’ 62-56 road win against UCLA, James came off of the […]

The New Orleans Saints have been notorious for their management of cap space over the years, but it appears the team may have pulled yet another proverbial rabbit out of the hat. According to a report by Field Yates, the Saints have restructured defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd’s contract, freeing up a little over $3 million […]

Early in the fourth quarter of the Miami Heat’s 106-95 home win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Kevin Love fouled Zion Williamson, which sparked a brawl between the teams. In total, four players, including Jimmy Butler, as well as a few fans, were ejected from the game. But after an extensive pause in […]