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The romantic relationship of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and music superstar Taylor Swift has been a phenomenon, even in the NFL. Swift has garnered so much camera time during Chiefs games that others feel such attention is not good for football. But leave it to Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City quarterback […]

Despite Nikola Jokic not putting up sparkling numbers on Monday versus the Dallas Mavericks, the Denver Nuggets still dominated Luka Doncic and company for an easy 130-104 win. Jokic had an uncharacteristic production of eight points, seven assists, and nine rebounds to go with two steals in 28 minutes of action, prompting head coach Michael […]

Jake Browning has been a gift that keeps on giving for the Cincinnati Bengals. Without Browning, who knows if the Bengals would still be in the running for a playoff spot at this point of the season amid the season-ending injury of Week 1 starter Joe Burrow. There has been an immense interest in Browning’s […]

The Tulsa football squad is expected to lose quarterback Braylon Braxton to the college football transfer portal, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. “Source: Tulsa quarterback Braylon Braxton is planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal. He was a freshman All-American in 2022.” Braxton saw action in only six games in the 2023 college football season […]

The heat of the spotlight continues to get more intense for Jalen Hurts, and it’s not going to get any cooler if he and the Philadelphia Eagles can’t figure out soon enough a way to cure their current malaise. Philadelphia lost its third game in a row Monday night when they got embarrassed by Drew […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks stole a win Monday night at Crypto.com Arena, while a dog on courtside stole the show late in the contest between the Eastern Conference squad and the Los Angeles Lakers. The dog easily won the heart of the crowd. Update: the dog won Fan of the Game in […]

The Chicago Bears are no big fans of the Atlanta Falcons after a wild Week 15. With the Carolina Panthers beating the Falcons at home last Sunday, 9-7, the chances of Carolina winning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft slightly dipped. Updated NFL Draft order after Week 15: 1. Chicago Bears […]

Even the change in who’s calling the defense for the Philadelphia Eagles did not seem to provide great results on that end of the field. With Matt Patricia installed by Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni as the Eagles’ new defensive play caller ahead of Week 15’s matchup on Monday versus the Seattle Seahawks, there was […]

Somewhere out there during the Monday Night Football clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks was San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel chuckling. Maybe. With James Bradberry and the Eagles’ secondary getting torched in the Seahawks game, it only proved Samuel’s point that the defensive back was “trash.” Of course, that word […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new achievement to be proud of after winning the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament. On Monday, just before the home game versus the visiting New York Knicks, Los Angeles unveiled the banner commemorating the success LeBron James and company had in the said tourney. The Lakers unveil their In-Season Tournament […]

The Seattle Seahawks pulled off a stunning upset of the Philadelphia Eagles Monday night at home, thanks in large part to the heroics of Drew Lock and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the clutch. Together, Lock and Smith-Njigba delivered the game-winning touchdown to lead Seattle to a 20-17 victory. DREW LOCK TO JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA FOR THE LEAD […]

Joe Buck has has no chill. The ESPN sportscaster was calling Monday Night Football’s game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Philadelphia Eagles and at one point in the contest, he zeroed in on Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock with a take that got social media buzzing. “joe buck saying what the analytics advises on fourth […]

It is all for the love of the game and of the Minnesota Golden Gophers for quarterback Cole Kramer. The signal caller denied rumors of him getting paid $30,000 of NIL money to play for Minnesota football in the upcoming Quick Lane bowl game versus the Bowling Green Falcons. “I saw the posts and the […]

The Dallas Stars will be without goalie Jake Oettinger after sustaining a lower-body injury in last Friday’s matchup versus the Ottawa Senators at home. However, the injury appears not serious enough to keep him out for the rest of the season, according to Dallas head coach Pete DeBoer (h/t NHL.com). “Had all the relevant tests […]

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 […]