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The door to an extension deal between the Tampa Bay Buccaneer and star wide receiver Mike Evans isn’t yet entirely closed, but the chances of such an agreement aren’t looking high at the moment, especially after it’s been reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz that the two camps are still not seeing each other eye […]

The NBA trade deadline is in everyone’s rearview mirror now, but that hasn’t stopped trade speculations to swirl, including ones involving Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young. Despite the rumors, though, Young has made it clear that his main focus is on helping Atlanta win. “It is part of it. The best players in […]

Perth Wildcats big man Alex Sarr has NBA dreams, and he seemingly took a step closer to ensuring that he would be among the top picks at the 2024 NBA Draft when he showed out in front of NBA execs who flew all the way to Tasmania to see him play over the weekend (via […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is not called “Joker” for nothing. His sense of humor is one of his most notable qualities outside the basketball court, and he showed that again after the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at the expense of Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. “Luka [Doncic] is terrible. Luka is really bad […]

The legendary St. Louis Cardinals shortstop no longer does backflips on the field, but he continues to inspire not just baseball fans but also Cards players. Among them is St. Louis rookie infielder Masyn Winn, who was vocal about how big of an inspiration the Hall of Famer is to him. “He makes me want […]

Sunday was a memorable one for Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero, as he got to participate in his first-ever NBA All-Star Game. Banchero was among the members of the Eastern Conference squad that took down LeBron James and the Western Conference in Indiana, 211-186. To make the night even more memorable for Banchero, he decided […]

It doesn’t matter the location, the event, or the people he’s with. When Charles Barkley wants to voice out something, he will not hesitate to say it. Such was the case again Sunday night just before the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indiana when Barkley launched into a tirade against the NCAA over the name, […]

It’s been over two decades since Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James made his debut in the NBA. That he is still around and playing in the league is an utterly admirable achievement on its own. But James isn’t just hanging around; he continues to play at a high level, a remarkable feat underscored further […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Shaquille O’Neal knows what it takes to win championships in the NBA, and he tried to impart that knowledge to Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard following the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indiana. “There’s no reason you should be 3-7 with Doc Rivers over there… […]

When it comes to the NBA All-Star Game, defense often comes across as a mere option for players. That was the case again Sunday night at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indiana. One did not even need to watch the game to draw the conclusion that the concept of defense had once again suffered […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard proved to be the biggest star of them all at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, as he came away with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award. However, many in attendance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse did not seem to approve of Lillard being named the best player of […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indiana has stars from different realms converging at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and that includes singer Jennifer Hudson, who performed at the halftime break of the All-Star Weekend’s main event. However, a lot of fans were confused over the NBA’s decision to go with Hudson, of all people. “Jennifer Hudson is […]

It was absolute pandemonium in the Pac-12 Sunday night, as the Utah Utes scored a crazy 70-69 win at home over UCLA basketball, thanks to a buzzer-beating follow-up bucket by Branden Carlson. Immediately after Carlson’s heroic basket, social media got lit up with a ton of reactions to the Utes’ win — and to the […]

When it was all said and done at the 2024 Genesis Invitational, it was Hideki Matsuyama who ended up on top of the field, as he broke a five-way tie on Sunday to come away with his first PGA Tour event title in over two years. However, it seemed that his day was not complete […]

Pittsburgh Penguins fans got a glimpse of the legendary Jaromir Jagr in team uniform and on the ice just before Sunday night’s game between the Pens and the Los Angeles Kings for his retirement night. It was a beautiful and memorable sight not just for Pittsburgh fans but for everyone who enjoys the game of […]

Indianapolis is the center of the NBA world as it hosts the NBA All-Star Weekend. However, it doesn’t seem Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is feeling it. In his eyes, Indiana doesn’t carry that “the place to be”vibes, and he seemingly let everyone know that when he commented on a Charles Barkley take about […]

The NBA vs WNBA shooting battle proved to be worth all the hype as New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu and Golden State Warriors sniper Stephen Curry put on a show during their 3-point showdown Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium. And although Ionescu lost to Curry, there’s absolutely no reason for her to feel […]

The Duke Blue Devils managed to score a win in Tallahassee Saturday, thanks in large part to the hot-shooting of Jared McCain, who was seemingly unstoppable from behind the arc. McCain’s 3-point explosion garnered him big praise after the 76-67 win over the Florida State Seminoles and also led to Duke basketball head coach Jon […]

History will be made Saturday night in Indianapolis, with Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry and New York Liberty sharpshooter Sabrina Ionescu dueling off in a unique 3-Point Contest. Curry has already arrived at the Lucas Oil Stadium, and he already seems to be feeling the pressure. “I’m so nervous,” the Warriors point guard […]

Trevor Bauer is still hoping that he will land a contract in the big leagues ahead of the 2024 MLB season. It doesn’t seem that he’s anywhere near getting to that goal, but he’s surely trying to get attention at least. In relation to that, Bauer recently posted a video of himself pitching at the […]

Saturday night’s 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest may be lacking in star power, but not intrigue. It also has a little bit of drama added to it before the event, with Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin and his brother, Jacob Toppin of the New York Knicks, having some good old sibling trash talk. Jacob and […]

The Chicago White Sox have signed three-time All-Star and former World Series champion Mike Moustakas to a minor league deal, as reported by Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY. Although there is no assurance that he will be able to make the Opening Day roster of the White Sox in the 2024 MLB season, Moustakas will […]

The Boston Red Sox haven’t been to the playoffs in the last two seasons and aren’t looking like a lock to end the postseason drought in 2024. However, closer Kenley Jansen isn’t one to run out of optimism in his team despite a relatively quiet offseason. When asked for his thoughts on the Red Sox’s […]

Not many people woke up Wednesday expecting Isaiah Stewart and Drew Eubanks to grab headlines, but that’s exactly what happened prior to Wednesday night’s meeting between the Detroit Pistons and the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. The two reportedly had an altercation in the back tunnel of the arena, with Stewart said to have thrown […]

Tiger Woods is all set to play this Thursday at the 2024 Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. It will be the golf legend’s first official PGA Tour event since withdrawing from the Masters Tournament in 2023 with an ankle issue that later led to surgery. Woods also said that he […]

From euphoria to shock. That’s how the mood changed after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade in Kansas City Wednesday when at least one person was declared dead following an apparent gun shooting incident. There were also over 20 people wounded by the shooting, including children, according to CNN. One of the Chiefs players […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting a boost, as rookie big man Dereck Lively II is set to return to action after missing several games due to an upper-body injury. He is expected to suit up Wednesday night versus the San Antonio Spurs at home, per Grant Afseth of DallasBasketball.com. “Dereck Lively II (nasal fracture) is […]

There is still so much uncertainty with regard to how former PGA Tour players who defected to LIV Golf could play in the Tour again. Even golf legend Tiger Woods isn’t sure how such a plan will play out, though, he assured everyone that is being worked on, with that goal in mind. “We’re looking […]

It is safe to say that Tiger Woods’ best days in golf are behind him now, but even if that’s the case, there is still no stopping the all-time great from doing the thing he loves. Woods is still determined to continue playing, and he doubled down on it again ahead of the 2024 Genesis […]

Patrick Mahomes knew. He had no doubts about the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl 58, and he flexed that confidence weeks before the big game in Las Vegas versus the San Francisco 49ers, with his wife Brittany recently revealing a text from the quarterback dated January 5 that shows both his oozing confidence in […]

The Miami Dolphins weren’t exactly good defensively in the 2023 NFL season, so that side of the field is a special focus for the team in the offseason. Miami has already made a move hoping to address their leaky defense, as the team has hired former Seattle Seahawks defensive back and defensive assistant DeShawn Shead, […]

The wild ending to Monday night’s showdown between the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets continues to spark outrage from fans and observers. Take for example former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins, who did not shy away from calling out the refs in the said contest over the way they handled its conclusion. “That […]

Betting on college sports is not uncommon. But doing the same while being employed as head coach of a college basketball team is certainly not going to sit well with the authorities. Such is the case with an unnamed former Sewanee women’s basketball head coach, who has been found out to have laid nearly $100,000 […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to utilize the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. At the moment, Higgins is still under contract with the Bengals, but he is due to become a free agent in March. Cincinnati can sign him to an extension deal, but it […]

With Ryan Grubbs making an understandable decision to take his coaching talents to the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks, Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer is reportedly set to promote tight ends coach Nick Sheridan to the role of offensive coordinator (via Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports). “The current plan for Alabama seems to be […]

Kyle Kuzma was the Washington Wizards player linked the most to the Dallas Mavericks before the trade deadline, but it was big man Daniel Gafford who got sent to the Texas-based NBA franchise. Kuzma, however, seemed to be genuinely happy for his now ex-teammate. For Kuzma, Gafford is a perfect fit for the Mavs, in […]

The 2024 NHL trade deadline is less that a month away, and for the New York Rangers, it appears that one name to watch out from their side as the deadline nears is forward Kaapo Kakko, with The Fourth Period listing him inside the top 10 of their trade list and linking the youngster to […]

For the first time in the history of the Orlando Magic franchise, a jersey number will be retired this Tuesday, as they honor legendary big man Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s No. 32 Orlandi jersey will be raised to the rafters by the organization on the same night the team plays the Oklahoma City Thunder at home. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves sent a strong message for the rest of the league with a dominant win on the road Monday night against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Minnesota left no doubts about which team was better at least in that contest, as they eked out a 121-100 win. In addition to that, […]