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Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is one of the peskiest defenders in the NBA today, though, he’s not really known as a rim protector or shot-blocker. But from time to time, he will erase shots at the rim, just like during Monday night’s matchup versus the Philadelphia 76ers on the road. Here’s Caruso channeling his […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has gotten a ton of attention this season, mostly for the wrong reasons. His suspension due to his hit on Phoenix Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic has made him an even bigger villain in the eyes of the public. However, it shouldn’t be used by people to question Green’s […]

Matt Carpenter is no longer a member of the Atlanta Braves, who just released the veteran hitter, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. “Matt Carpenter has been released. The Braves initially hoped to be able to trade his bad contract like they had Stassi’s and Gonzales’.” Carpenter spent the 2023 MLB season wearing San Diego Padres […]

Minnesota Timberwolves high-flying star Anthony Edwards has released a statement amid a claim by a woman that he pressured her to get an abortion. “I made comments in the heat of a moment that are not me and that are not aligned with what I believe and who I want to be as a man,” […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is among the popular names being thrown around in NBA trade rumor discussions, with the Los Angeles Lakers also often cited as a potential landing spot for the high flyer. However, his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, doesn’t want people to lean so much into that myopic view […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are 19-7 but they are just getting started. That’s a scary thought for the rest of the league, but with Damian Lillard seemingly finally getting acclimated to his new environment, it’s the truth they will all have to deal with. Lillard showed once again how much progress he’s made adjusting to Milwaukee […]

On the heels of signing South Korean star outfielder Jung-Hoo Lee, the San Francisco Giants seem to be closing in on acquiring the services of free agent pitcher Blake Snell, with Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY saying that the National League West division team seems to have the best chances of landing the two-time Cy […]

Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season was not one of the most memorable for Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. For one, the loss to the Houston Texans at home snuffed out any chance for Tennessee to make the playoffs. Also, Henry barely registered on the radar, as he had more carries than rushing […]

G League player Chance Comanche has found himself in serious legal trouble. The now-former Stockton Kings center is facing murder charge in connection to the death of a woman, identified as 23-year-old Marayna Rodgers, in Las Vegas, per a statement released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Also to fave the same charge is […]

North Carolina basketball legend Eric Montross passed away on Sunday after months of battle against cancer. The Tar Heels’ official website shared the sad news Monday morning. Montross was 52. “The family of Eric Montross (Laura, Sarah, Andrew and Megan) is announcing that he passed away on Sunday, December 17, surrounded by loved ones at […]

The quarterback room of USC football could get thinner, with freshman Malachi Nelson reportedly set to enter the transfer portal, according to sources of Pete Nakos of On3. Nelson barely saw action for USC football in 2023. He only appeared in one game for the Trojans this year, which was during a 56-28 win at […]

Much has been said about Devin White’s absence from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Several outlets have speculated that the true reason behind his being listed as inactive for the Pacers game was not related to injury. However, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles tried to […]

The Miami Dolphins did not have star wide receiver Tyreek Hill in Week 15’s meeting with the New York Jets, so it was expected that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa would be looking in the direction of Jaylen Waddle downfield a lot. Tagovailoa and Waddle did not disappoint, as they dissected New York’s vaunted pass defense. Their […]

The Baltimore Ravens have absorbed another brutal injury blow, with head coach John Harbaugh saying after Week 15’s win against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday that running back Keaton Mitchell suffered a likely season-ending knee injury, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN. “Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) suffered a serious injury, per John Harbaugh. Mitchell likely […]

This time, the Milwaukee Bucks made sure that the game ball would end up in their possession. With Giannis Antetokounmpo setting a new franchise record, the Bucks made a concerted effort to secure the game ball following their 128-119 win over the Houston Rockets at home Sunday night. Bucks reserve guard AJ Green had the […]

The Cleveland Browns keep on pounding. Despite losing their Week 1 starting quarterback and running back to injuries, they remain very much in contention for a playoff spot in the 2023 NFL season. They improved their chances on that with a memorable 20-17 come-from-behind victory on Sunday at home against Justin Fields and the Chicago […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had a day himself in Week 15’s 31-10 demolition of Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. Allen had a game to remember, one that also broke his tie with Arizona Cardinals signal-caller Kyler Murray for an epic single-season NFL record (h/t Ed Werder of ESPN). With that QB sneak for […]

The Philadelphia Eagles remain uncertain whether they will be led on the field by Jalen Hurts this coming Monday night on the road against the Seattle Seahawks. He is deemed questionable for that game due to an illness that has also altered his travel plans in Week 15, per John Clark of NBCS Philly. “Jalen […]

The Dallas Cowboys were dominated end to end by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but despite the blowout nature of the contest, Mike McCarthy seemingly refused to bench his starters to avoid the potential of losing key players to injuries. Social media surely let McCarthy hear it over his decision to keep Dak Prescott and […]

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers had a tough night against the Indianapolis Colts. The Steelers lost their Week 15 matchup 30-13 and fell further down the AFC North standings. Moreover, veteran safety Damontae Kazee was hit with a first-half ejection after a brutal hit on Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. Coach Tomlin had an […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans are still on MLB free agency nirvana after winning the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes with a historic deal, the Toronto Blue Jays and the others who lose out on their bids to lure the Japanese superstar to their clubs are left still picking up the pieces. Toronto and […]

They don’t call him Jimmy Buckets for nothing. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler delivered the goods again Saturday night, and he did it in epic fashion, as he buried a game-winning stepback jumper to break a tie with the Chicago Bulls and give his team the 118-116 win at home. It was also a sweet […]

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was a victim of a vicious hit from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee on Saturday. Colts fans (and Pittman’s fantasy football managers) held their breaths as they witnessed the talented wideout lying on the ground following the hit. Pittman exited the game with a concussion and did not […]

When it comes to the ultimate fate of Bill Belichick as head coach of the New England Patriots, nothing has been set in stone just yet despite rumors that the franchise has already made up its mind to move on from the legendary mentor by the end of the 2023 NFL season, according to Ian […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning had all the motivation he needed to fuel himself against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. He waited for the opportunity to get back at the Vikings for a long time, and when he finally got the chance, he took full advantage of it to let his former team know that […]

The health of Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal continues to be an issue. Beal is reportedly expected to miss multiple weeks due to a lower-body injury he suffered on last Friday’s game against the New York Knicks, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal is likely to miss a few weeks […]

The Oklahoma Sooners had one of the best rushing attacks in the nation during the 2023 regular season. That rushing game by Oklahoma football should be just as deadly, if not better, in 2024, as the Sooners have just added former UT Martin Skyhawks star running back Sam Franklin, who’s already announced his commitment to […]

Heavyweight stars Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are on a collision course, with both fighters’ camps agreeing to a bout scheduled in March. However, that’s not a hundred percent set in stone because Joshua and Wilder first have to overcome their respective opponents later this month of December, according to Mike Coppinger of ESPN. “Anthony […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are undoubtedly the biggest winner of the MLB offseason after landing the greatest free-agent prize in the form of Shohei Ohtani. But they don’t seem to be stopping there. They have a shot at adding yet another Japanese superstar in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. However, it’s still the New York Yankees, who have […]

Just before the NBA handed out an indefinite suspension for Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green on Wednesday, ESPN’s Zach Lowe appeared to suggest during an episode of his podcast, The Lowe Post, that that was exactly what was coming Green’s way. For that, Lowe was forced to apologize. “I apologize for this comment, which […]

Wednesday night’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers was expected to be tense given the fact that it was not that long ago when those two squads met in the semifinals of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. True enough, the contest was filled with drama that even spilled outside of regulation time, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo played like a Greek god Tuesday, as he mercilessly clobbered Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers with a historic performance Wednesday night to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 140-126 win When it was all said and done in the game, all Antetokounmpo wanted was to take home the ball as a remembrance for […]

The Shohei Ohtani craze is on for the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the modern-day version of Babe Ruth now calling Dodger Stadium his MLB home, there’s no stopping his popularity from skyrocketing. In fact, Dodgers Shohei Ohtani jerseys are already flying off the shelves nonstop, with Fanatics reporting a new record in sales 48 hours […]

Although the San Antonio Spurs have been losing a bunch of games in the 2023-24 NBA season, their future remains promising all because of Victor Wembanyama. Regarded as the next great superstar for San Antonio, Wembanyama is still in the process of figuring out life in the pros, and based on what he’s been doing […]

The NBA has come down hard on Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green following his actions in Tuesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns. The league has suspended the four-time NBA champion indefinitely for hitting Phoenix Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic in the head, with Green also expected to go through counseling, according to Shams […]

The rise of Tommy DeVito as the starting quarterback of the New York Giants has turned into one of the best stories in football. With DeVito temporarily handing the starting duties under center for New York, and with his team having success so far, it’s fair to ask whether there’s a chance for him to […]

Former NC State football quarterback MJ Morris is taking his talents to the Big Ten — to Maryland football to be exact. Morris has already announced his commitment to play for the Terrapins, via a post he made on X (formerly Twitter). “Thank you Lord 🙏🏽 Committed 🐢 @TerpsFootball @Hayesfawcett3,” Morris shared. With Morris headed […]

Former New York Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez knows a thing or two about massive baseball contracts. After all, he used to sign such deals during his prime in the big leagues. And for Rodriguez, the otherworldly transaction between Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB offseason is a great one for the […]

Kyle McCord will continue his search for a landing spot amid his transfer portal declaration. The Ohio State Buckeyes transfer quarterback is reportedly no longer considering Nebraska football as his next destination, according to Pete Nakos of On3. “Ohio State transfer quarterback Kyle McCord was on campus at Nebraska on Monday. Coming out of that […]