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The NBA world was hit with a bombshell on Friday as Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade after contract talks hit a standstill. Most of the organization was caught off guard by the whole situation, including Irving’s co-star, Kevin Durant. According to Woj, KD, who is currently injured, was very surprised. Via Talkin’ […]

After a disappointing loss on Wednesday to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Memphis Grizzlies are back at it Thursday as they look to bounce back against a tough Cleveland Cavaliers team. As we know, Steven Adams is already sidelined with a knee injury, leaving the Grizzlies’ frontcourt depth relatively thin. That raises the question, is […]

Utah football was dealt a crushing blow in the 2023 Rose Bowl when quarterback Cam Rising left early with an apparent leg injury, which undoubtedly played a part in the Utes losing 35-21 to the Penn State Nittany Lions. Since that day, there hasn’t been a lot of talk about Rising and his health. But, […]

Alabama basketball is firing on all cylinders this season, sitting at 19-3 overall and 9-0 in the SEC, which puts them in first place. And in the midst of their impressive campaign, the Crimson Tide are set to reward head coach Nate Oats with a new deal. As reported by Jon Rothstein, Oats is expected […]

The Dallas Cowboys are out of the playoffs and owner Jerry Jones sounds salty. So salty that he’s even taking shots at one of the teams who will compete in Super Bowl 57, the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones recently spoke on how he’s trying to build long-term for America’s Team instead of going “all-in” for one […]

The New York Liberty is building something special. Just a day after signing two-time Finals MVP and 2022 scoring champion Breanna Stewart, versatile guard Courtney Vandersloot is also joining the franchise. Instead of a reporter announcing the news, she revealed her next move on Twitter: “#BREAKING Courtney Vandersloot is signing with the New York Liberty🗽✍🏼” […]

Playing alongside a legend like LeBron James would be a treat for any young player. Just ask Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who has the privilege of learning from The King each and every day. In a recent interview with HoopsHype, Reaves revealed how Bron has made him a more confident player since landing […]

There was no shortage of critics when the Dallas Cowboys traded top wideout Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns last year in exchange for a fifth-round pick. But despite failing to get much out of their WR room outside of CeeDee Lamb, Jerry Jones doesn’t regret his decision to part ways with Cooper. “I like […]

PSG won’t have their talisman Kylian Mbappe on February 14th in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Bayern Munich. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the striker has suffered a thigh injury that will sideline him for “around” three weeks. This is certainly a brutal blow for the French giants. Mbappe […]

With Aaron Rodgers’ future up in the air, the rumors are swirling that the Green Bay Packers quarterback could either be traded or end up retiring. One team that is constantly linked is the Las Vegas Raiders, who are expected to move Derek Carr this offseason. With Rodgers’ former co-star Davante Adams now donning the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars downright stunk under Urban Meyer in 2021, posting a 2-11 record before he was canned for not only a lack of success, but some inappropriate behavior. 2022 was a much different story for the Jags though as Doug Pederson rejuvenated the organization, leading them to an AFC South title and an appearance […]

The 2023 World Baseball Classic is quickly approaching but due to the timing of the tournament, many MLB ballclubs aren’t letting their star players participate. The latest team to do so is the Seattle Mariners, with president Jerry Dipoto announcing Wednesday that ace Luis Castillo will be with the M’s in Spring Training. Via Mike […]

Just days after the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces made a big splash with the signing of Candace Parker, The New York Liberty has now also done so. Breanna Stewart is heading to the Big Apple to link up with Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones, forming one of the best trios in the league. […]

The Atlanta Hawks aren’t expected to be very active at the trade deadline, but there is one player on the roster garnering a ton of interest from the rest of the league: Sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic, who has a player option worth $18 million next season. However, the Hawks aren’t exactly looking to move him. Via […]

Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby has found his name in trade rumors for months and with the deadline quickly approaching, it appears Masai Ujiri and the front office are willing to potentially move him. Per Shams Charania, the Raps are starting to take calls for the 25-year-old, with the Phoenix Suns showing serious interest: The […]

The Portland Trail Blazers did a nice job of bringing in some star power around Damian Lillard last year, pulling off a trade for Jerami Grant. He continues to impress in 2022-23, which is exactly why the front office just offered him a four-year, $112 million extension. The wing has yet to accept, but he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their East Coast road trip on Tuesday evening as they head to the iconic Madison Square Garden to clash with the New York Knicks. This is a classic rivalry that everyone will be watching. But, there is one player fans will be hoping to see once tip-off rolls around: […]

Kareem Hunt was expected to be traded at the 2022 NFL Trade Deadline, but it didn’t happen as he remained with the Cleveland Browns. That being said, it appears he’s likely done with the franchise this off-season. Browns writer Scott Petrak reported Monday the only way Hunt actually stays is if no other team wants […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a heartbreaker to the Boston Celtics on Saturday in overtime and probably should’ve won in regulation. LeBron James was clearly hacked by Jayson Tatum but the referees missed the call, which resulted in The King putting on a theatrical performance that many criticized. The latest figure to do so was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles lived up to expectations on Sunday in the NFC Championship, destroying the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 31-7. While the Niners certainly had a chance, that quickly disappeared when Brock Purdy got hurt early on. Nevertheless, The Birds dominated and now head to the Super Bowl to face Patrick Mahomes […]

Leading up to the AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals, there was no shortage of trash talk. But, it was mostly from the visitors, with Cincy players starting to call Arrowhead Stadium “Burrowhead” instead since QB Joe Burrow had never lost there until Sunday. As we all know, the Chiefs got […]

With the January transfer window quickly coming to a close, Bayern Munich has made a serious splash to strengthen their backline. Manchester City star Joao Cancelo is joining the German champions on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy worth €70 million, reports Fabrizio Romano: Bayern have completed the agreement […]

Saturday’s encounter between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets was not only a battle between two of the top teams in the league, but it was a chance for fans to see two MVP candidates in Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic go head-to-head. And just days after Embiid was snubbed of a starting spot in […]

For months on end, Myles Turner has found his name in trade rumors. Well, that’s no longer. The Indiana Pacers big man is staying put, with the team signing him to a two-year extension worth $60 million. Via Woj: “Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has agreed on a two-year, $60M contract extension that includes an […]

Another day, another $25,000 fine for the Miami Heat. The NBA has punished the organization for its failure to put Jimmy Butler on the injury report prior to Tuesday’s matchup against the Celtics. He didn’t end up playing. Via Ira Winderman: “The NBA announced Saturday the Heat have been fined $25,000 for “failing to comply […]

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu missed a lot of the second half last season with a lingering foot injury and continues to recover in hopes of being healthy in 2023. And according to Bronx Bombers hitting coach Dillon Lawson, LeMahieu has looked great down in Florida at the Yanks’ Spring Training facility and has […]

The heartfelt reactions across the sports world continue to pour in after the tragic death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, who was ruthlessly killed by five Memphis police officers who are all now facing murder. Body cam footage that was released Friday evening showed Nichols getting tased, pepper-sprayed, and beaten by the officers, who were all […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are just one win away from the Super Bowl, which means Philly police are bracing for absolute madness on Sunday evening. Ahead of the NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers, law enforcement plans to grease up traffic and light poles to ensure the safety of the wild supporters in the City […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid not only got snubbed from being an All-Star Game starter in Utah next month, but he’s now also facing a $25,000 fine for his antics earlier this week against the Brooklyn Nets. The Sixers big man drained a layup and then proceeded to do the Triple H celebration, which resulted […]

If you look around the NBA, there are Duke alumni everywhere. In fact, 25 players from the Blue Devils are currently in the Association, including Orlando Magic phenom Paolo Banchero, who is surely a lock to win Rookie of the Year. And as Banchero explained recently to Basketball News, the Duke brotherhood played a huge […]

The New York Knicks have been irrelevant for many, many years now and it’s pretty clear their fanbase is just craving success. In 2020, controversial team owner James Dolan brought in former player agent Leon Rose to hopefully turn things around for the franchise and make them a contender. Since his arrival, the Knicks have […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy has been one of the team’s most consistent power bats since his arrival in 2018. And although he’s struggled to hit for average across the last few seasons, Muncy is truly hoping he can remain with the Dodgers until it’s all said and done for him in the big […]

While the San Francisco 49ers are preparing for the NFC Championship on Sunday, defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is a hot commodity for a head coaching job this offseason, with links to the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos. Mike Klis of 9News reported Thursday that Ryans is one of the Broncos’ top candidates to take over […]

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for the NFC Championship on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles and while the team is dealing with a few health issues, a key player took an important step in the right direction Thursday. Swiss Army knife Deebo Samuel (ankle)  was a limited participant at practice after sitting out on […]

Thursday is the three-year anniversary of the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in Southern California that also took the lives of many others. And by no surprise, Kobe stories are coming out of the woodwork as we remember one of the greatest to […]

The Carolina Panthers’ search for their next head coach is over. Former Indianapolis Colts boss Frank Reich is taking over for the 2023 season, via Ian Rapoport. Coincidentally enough, he was also the first-ever quarterback for the franchise back in 1995. This comes as a bit of a surprise after how well Steve Wilks did […]

The 2022-23 MLB free agency period has been as busy as could be. We saw the best shortstop market ever, with the likes of Dansby Swanson, Xander Bogaerts, and Trea Turner all finding new homes. Carlos Correa looked to be on his way out of Minnesota as well, but after two concerning physicals with the […]

On Wednesday night, one of the oddest situations ever happened during a game between Loyola and Duquesne when a delivery guy literally walked onto the floor with a Mcdonald’s order. It was initially believed he had been working for Uber Eats. Turns out he was totally fake and clearly did it as a prank, per […]

Tragedy struck on Thursday as former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier reportedly passed away at just 25 years of age. Per Eric Woodyard of ESPN: “Former Detroit Lions LB Jessie Lemonier has passed away, a source confirms to ESPN. Lemonier appeared in 7 games in Detroit during the 2021 season.” Lemonier was signed as an […]