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The Arizona Wildcats got cold water doused on their hot streak to start the season. On Thursday, Arizona basketball suffered its first defeat of the season, as the Wildcats were upset by the Utah Utes, 81-66, on the road. The loss to unranked Utah came on the heels of Arizona basketball winning two games in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rumored to have an interest in Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten. If they are to get Wong, though, it will have to be via trade, as he is still under contract with the Brewers. Also, the Dodgers seem to have some trade competition with the San Francisco Giants and the […]

With Kanye West, you can never really tell what you’re going to get, especially on social media. On Thursday night, Kanye dropped a bombshell revelation, accusing Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul of having an affair with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian. https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1598521964787896321 Kanye just came out of nowhere with that tweet that no one definitely […]

For Tampa Bay Lightning fans, Steven Stamkos is hockey royalty. The walking goal factory added to his decorated NHL career Thursday when he became just the first player in the history of the franchise to reach 1,000 career points with the team. Among active players in the NHL, Stamkos is now the eighth member of […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night, LeBron James rhetorically wondered aloud during the postgame conference why no one asked him about his thoughts on a 1957 photo of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones among students trying to block Black students from going to North Little Rock High School. […]

Stefon Diggs is amazing. Every Buffalo Bills fan and fantasy owner of the wide receiver will tell you that. On Thursday, he added yet another highlight to his already long list of highlights this season with a touchdown score against the New England Patriots on the road. With his touchdown in the second quarter of […]

Thanks to Jon Kitna, his son and suspended Florida Gators quarterback Jalen Kitna, was granted bail by a Florida judge Thursday. The Florida football player was arrested Wednesday for possession of child porn, leading to his appearance on Thursday in a Florida court together with his father, who played in the NFL for 14 seasons. […]

The painful loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday is a thing of the past now for the Los Angeles Lakers, who recovered their moxie right away by flattening the Portland Trail Blazers at home Wednesday night, 128-109. The win was just another reminder to the rest of the league that the Lakers are hitting […]

The Indiana Pacers failed to build on their dramatic win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. After that game, the Pacers continued their West Coast road trip Thursday versus the Sacramento Kings, and this time, there was no sensational comeback for Indiana, which picked up a 137-114 defeat at the hands of Harrison Barnes […]

It’s not a secret that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is frustrated with his performance on the field, which is also a result of a lack of opportunity. But he’s also been showing maturity in dealing with the issue. He recently spoke with reporters Wednesday and assured Steelers fans that his main focus is […]

The Indiana Hoosiers have just sent yet another strong message across the college basketball world with a resounding 77-65 victory over preseason No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels at Assembly Hall Wednesday night. With the win at home, Indiana basketball is now 7-0 to start the season. That victory is also just another reminder that […]

The No. 17 Duke Blue Devils were not going to allow themselves to drop two games in a row to Big Ten teams, as they clobbered the No. 25 Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday night at home, 81-72. Before that, Duke basketball lost to No. 24 Purdue Boilermakers last Sunday, 75-56. A major key to the […]

It’s probably time to start imagining Kirk Cousins with a grill. Apparently, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback is dead serious about getting one just like teammate and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Cousins even said that a grill is “in the works,” according to Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune. Kirk Cousins said a grill is "in […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are red hot, as they continue their unbeaten run with a 3-1 home win over the San Jose Sharks Wednesday night. Even hotter than the Maple Leafs as a team is forward Mitch Marner, who had his fingerprint in the win against San Jose, as his insurance goal in the third […]

There’s a reason why Tony Snell used to get avoided by managers in the realm of fantasy basketball. Although he played significant minutes in the NBA, he was always a threat to lay eggs across the board. The Dallas Mavericks might have a Tony Snell situation on the team, with Reggie Bullock putting up a Snellesque […]

The Phoenix Suns continue to miss the services of guard Cam Johnson due to injury, and it’s making life harder for his teammate Mikal Bridges, who hilariously revealed how he has been forced to adjust without Johnson. And he’s not talking about adjustment on the court, but off of it, per Kellen Olson of  AZ […]

When you speak of Boston Celtics royalty, you are referring to the legends of the franchise the likes of Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Paul Pierce. But Wednesday night, there’s a different air of royalty at TD Garden, as Prince William and Kate Middleton are in attendance to watch the Celtics take on […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a tough assignment in Week 13 as they will be playing against the rampaging Kansas City Chiefs. The Bengals are going to need all hands on deck to outlast Patrick Mahomes and company, which also means they are hoping that star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase will be back in time for […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray did not mince his words in reacting to Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson’s take that the signal-caller “doesn’t cakre about anybody” but himself. In a tweet posted Wednesday night, Murray defended himself and refuted what Peterson recently said about him in an episode of the All Things Covered podcast he […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is giving head coach Josh McDaniels a reason to smile, on and off the field. After carrying the Raiders to an overtime win last Sunday over the Seattle Seahawks on the road, Jacobs expressed his support for McDaniels, who is being rumored to be on the hot seat, […]

The Cleveland Guardians appear to have thrown their hats in the ring for the services of Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, via a potential trade. Sources tell Jon Morosi of the MLB Network that “Guardians [are] among the most active suitors for Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, the 2021 Gold Glove winner who could be dealt […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are brimming with confidence after taking down Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in an upset 28-27 home win in Week 12. They can keep that energy, heading into the contest this coming weekend against the Detroit Lions on the road, especially with running back Travis Etienne Jr. looking ready to go […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves received a painful blow with star big man Karl-Anthony Towns on the shelf due to a right calf injury. Towns is arguably still the best player on the roster of the Timberwolves, so losing him, even temporarily, is a huge setback for the team. Nevertheless, Minnesota head coach Chris Finch is not […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers still don’t know for sure whether Kenny Pickett is the team’s long-term answer under center, but it can’t be denied that the rookie quarterback is showing signs of improvement. He made loud noises on the field with his play and not with his mouth when he led the Steelers to a 24-17 […]

On Wednesday night, the NHL and its fans were witnesses to a ridiculous scoring performance by the Seattle Kraken and the Los Angeles Kings. The final score of that game read 9-8, with the Kraken coming away with the victory in overtime, thanks to the 17th and final game of the contest that was scored […]

Luka Doncic was not the only one who put up a notable triple-double Tuesday night. There was also Coleman Hawkins of the Illinois Fighting Illini, who stitched together a fantastic stat line to help Illinois basketball wallop the Syracuse Orange right in Champaigne, 73-44. Hawkins did it all for Illinois basketball, as he scored 15 […]

The internet is still buzzing about that barnburner of a game Tuesday night between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks. Led by two generational talents in Stephen Curry for the Warriors and Luka Doncic for the Mavs, both teams exchanged haymakers in the fourth quarter, but it was Dallas that came away with […]

Alex Ovechkin remains one of the most dangerous scorers in the NHL. Historically speaking, the Washington Capitals superstar is the deadliest scorer on the road ever in the league, and he’s got the stat to back it up. After his second goal in Tuesday night’s road game against the Vancouver Canucks, The Great Eight has […]

Luka Doncic blessed the Dallas Mavericks with yet another mesmerizing performance Tuesday night, this time against the reigning NBA champions, Golden State Warriors, at home. Doncic torched the Warriors’ defense for 41 points on 14-for-27 shooting from the field for the Mavs. But points were far from the only contribution of Doncic for the Mavs. […]

Julius Randle is having quite a birthday Tuesday, as the New York Knicks just collected a 140-110 road win over the Detroit Pistons. Randle, who just turned 28 years old, made sure to put together a fantastic performance on his big day, leading both sides with 36 points while also adding seven rebounds, five assists, […]

The Kentucky Wildcats took care of business Tuesday night at home, defeating the Bellarmine Knights in Lexington, 60-41. After the game, Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari spent some time talking about the idea that the NCAA should waive the waiting time for Bellarmine’s eligibility for the NCAA Tournament. Via Jeff Drummond of Cats Illustrated: […]

Raheem Mostert has attracted quite the attention this week for a recent comment about the talent level of San Francisco that has since been interpreted as a shade towards his former team, the San Francisco 49ers, and Niners quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. But the Miami Dolphins running back tried to clarify his earlier statement during a […]

Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Cam Hart isn’t ready yet to leave South Bend. The senior defensive back announced his decision to stay with Notre Dame football and come back to the school for his fifth year in college, via a passionate message on his Instagram account. “The University of Notre Dame has been nothing […]

The TCU Horned Frogs have a reason to celebrate this week, as the College Football Playoff committee promoted them a notch higher in the latest rankings, as they go up from No. 4 to No. 3. This comes after TCU football blasted the Iowa State Cyclones at home last Saturday, 62-14, to keep the Horned […]

Despite having arguably the best player in the world right now, the Dallas Mavericks are currently outside the playoff picture in the Western Conference. If you ask Charles Barkley, the Mavs are not even going to win an NBA championship so long as Luka Doncic continues to carry the type of burden he has on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding a new arm to their roster, with veteran right-hander Shelby Miller reportedly joining the National League powerhouse, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Dodgers in agreement with free-agent right-hander Shelby Miller, pending physical, sources tell @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 30, 2022 Shelby Miller used to be one […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have just added a new weapon to their already high-powered team, albeit on the practice squad, with Adam Schefter of ESPN reporting that veteran defensive tackle Brandon Williams is signing with the Chiefs. “Longtime former Ravens’ DT Brandon Williams, who had been waiting for the right opportunity like Linval Joseph and […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has full support for teammate and running back Saquon Barkley amid the latter’s apparent slowdown of late that coincides with the Giants’ 1-3 stretch. “He’s playing well, and I’m excited to watch him out there on Sunday,” Jones said about Barkley ahead of the Giants’ Week 13 matchup against […]

The College Football Playoff wants the Rose Bowl committee to make up its mind in relation to the CFP’s expansion plans, intended to take place in 2024. The Rose Bowl and the CFP have yet to agree on the proposed role that the former would play in the expansion, particularly relating to scheduling. It has […]