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At the end of the 2025 NFL season, it seemed likely that the New York Giants would select a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the draft, and the buzz at the time was surrounding Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. Ultimately, the Giants ended up picking Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3, and […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a 108-105 overtime win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the second round, and as expected, Stephen A. Smith was pumped up on First Take after seeing his team go up 1-0 in the best-of-seven series. “I am not blind. I am not delusional. I recognize the […]

Mikal Bridges of the New York Knicks played a big role in the 108-105 overtime win in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, and his corner 3-pointer was huge, putting them up 106-100 at the time. On the broadcast, it looked like a normal corner 3-pointer, but upon slowing the footage, it looks like he […]

Mikal Bridges’ stat line in the New York Knicks’ 108-105 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 on Monday does not jump off the page, but his impact was undeniable to those who watched the game. Bridges’ steal on Jaylen Brown to seal the victory was emblematic of his play down the stretch in […]

The Denver Nuggets came away with a surprising 121-119 win on the road over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. During the game, Thunder fans were heard chanting “free throw merchant” at Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, and he had a funny response to those chants when […]

The New York Yankees seemed to be on their way to a smooth win on Monday, entering the 8th inning with a 3-0 lead over the San Diego Padres, but reliever Devin Williams’ struggles continued, resulting in San Diego scoring four runs to take a 4-3 lead and eventually win the game by that score. […]

The NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly still waiting on Aaron Rodgers’ decision for the 2025 season. Former quarterback Matt Hasselbeck speculated on when Rodgers could join the team, based on the Steelers’ offseason schedule. “I just mentioned the three phases for a veteran quarterback,” Matt Hasselbeck said to […]

The Houston Rockets’ attempt at a 3-1 comeback against the Golden State Warriors fell short in Game 7 on Sunday night, but as the season ends for the Rockets, reports indicate that the organization did not see itself as a true championship contender despite earning the No. 2 seed, and that the postseason would bring […]

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell were at the White House on Monday to announce that the 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington at the National Mall, and Harris spoke on the role President Donald Trump played before giving him a jersey. “We wouldn’t be here without you… You […]

The Philadelphia Eagles recently released a behind-the-scenes video of their draft room, which contained many discussions surrounding a trade, and during the video, general manager Howie Roseman reacted to the Atlanta Falcons’ trade up with the Los Angeles Rams for James Pearce Jr., which included a first-round pick for 2026 going to Los Angeles. “I […]

The Las Vegas Aces and Dallas Wings played a WNBA preseason in South Bend on Notre Dame’s campus, and both Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles showed up to check out the action, which led to the former Notre Dame women’s basketball duo seemingly having a heated exchange. Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles looks to be […]

The Winnipeg Jets were in a dire situation with under two minutes to go in Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues, down by the score of 3-1. Vladislav Namestnikov brought the Jets within one to make the score 3-2 with about 1:55 left in regulation, scoring while his team had the goalie pulled. They […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Anthony Volpe’s X-rays and MRI were “good news” before Sunday’s 7-5 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Bryan Hoch. Volpe was out of the lineup for the game on Sunday after feeling a “pop” in his shoulder when attempting a play on defense in Saturday’s […]

The Edmonton Oilers rallied from a 2-0 hole in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings, winning four straight to take the series in six games. Up next are the Vegas Golden Knights, and Oilers captain Connor McDavid is not forgetting the series loss from the 2023 playoffs when […]

New Villanova basketball coach Kevin Willard landed arguably his most important recruit in his early tenure by securing the commitment of top 2025 guard Acaden Lewis, a former Kentucky commit, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Willard and Villanova basketball were competing with St. John’s, Georgia and Miami, and he chose the Wildcats after visiting […]

Many believe that the best strategy for the NFL Draft is to prioritize the best player available over need, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did that with the selection of wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with the No. 19 pick, even though Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are still on the roster. Buccaneers general manager Jason […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came away with a 103-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers to win the first-round series in five games, and Anthony Edwards fired back at Shannon Sharpe, who predicted the opposite outcome in the series. “You know, what makes it feel even better is that they said Lakers in five and the […]

The New England Patriots are not picking up the fifth-year option for offensive lineman Cole Strange, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The fifth-year option for Strange would have paid him around $16.7 million in the 2026 season. With the Patriots declining his option, he is set to become a free agent after the 2025 […]

North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, have been under fire for their recent interview for CBS, which seemingly went off the rails after the coach was asked about how the two met. On Wednesday, Belichick released a statement on the interview. “I agreed to speak with CBS Sunday Morning […]

During last week’s NFL Draft, a prank call of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders conducted by Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, garnered a lot of attention, and there has since been reporting on various other players who received prank calls. Add New York Giants first-round draft pick Abdul Carter to the […]

The New York Yankees made history in their 15-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, as they became the first team in major league history to open a game with three home runs in a row more than once in a season when Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge and Ben Rice homered off Kyle Gibson […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks’ elimination in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, speculation is running wild about Giannis Antetokounmpo and a potential trade this summer, and Bill Simmons discussed the possible fit of him with the San Antonio Spurs alongside Victor Wembanyama. “San Antonio is the high […]

Mike Francesa might not be making waves on the afternoon drive for WFAN anymore, but he is still weighing in on the most pressing New York sports news, and he did not pull any punches when discussing New York Giants first-round pick Abdul Carter asking to wear Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56. “I thought this was […]

The New Orleans Saints made an eye-opening selection of Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough with the No. 40 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and the new quarterback opened up on his approach as he joins the organization. “The benefit of, you know, my career is that I’ve seen a lot […]

UConn basketball star Alex Karaban announced that he will return to the program for his senior year in 2025-2026, foregoing the NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/B3icAijFHN — Alex Karaban (@AlexKaraban) April 29, 2025 “I pride myself on accepting challenges and holding myself to the highest standard,” Alex Karaban said in his announcement. “Last year, we didn’t achieve […]

Boise State football head coach Spencer Danielson has agreed to a new five-year contract that carries an average salary of $2.2 million, essentially doubling his salary, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Danielson led Boise State football to the College Football Playoff in his first full season as head coach. He took over during the […]

The Golden State Warriors came up with a clutch 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round series, and Buddy Hield played a key role in the win, including on the defensive end of the floor, which drew a bit of a playful shot from head coach Steve Kerr […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the NFL Draft with a massive question at the quarterback position, and they left with Will Howard out of Ohio State in the sixth round. ESPN’s Mina Kimes believes the Steelers should have taken a swing earlier on players like Jalen Milroe and Shedeur Sanders. “I would’ve taken a quarterback earlier […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and head coach Mike Sullivan officially agreed to mutually part ways, ending his 10-year run as head coach of the organization, a stint that included back-to-back Stanley Cup victories in 2016 and 2017. After the official announcement, Penguins legend Sidney Crosby addressed the move and expressed gratitude for his time playing for […]

New York Mets star Juan Soto is off to a solid start in his first season in Queens, but he is not lighting it up in his first year on the historic 15-year, $765 million contract that he signed in the offseason, and that start has been labeled disappointing by David Schoenfield of ESPN. “Soto […]

The Indiana Pacers are looking to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks with a win in Game 4, and Myles Turner made an emphatic statement early in the third quarter with a poster dunk over Giannis Antetokounmpo in transition. MYLES TURNER WITH THE POSTER ON GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO 😱pic.twitter.com/5d9hTzfov1 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

Former Las Vegas Raiders receiver Hunter Renfrow is signing with the Carolina Panthers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Hunter Renfrow did not play in 2024, and he is making a return to the NFL in 2025, hoping to carve out a role with the Panthers. After starring with the Clemson football program, Renfrow […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round to fall down 3-1 in the series, and Luka Doncic was a target for many due to his struggles on the defensive side. The Lakers were in a position to come away with a win, but […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round to fall down 3-1 in the series, and a late Timberwolves challenge resulted in an Anthony Edwards turnover getting changed to a foul on LeBron James. A unique camera angle clearly showed that James got Edwards’ […]

The New York Knicks picked up a huge 94-93 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 of the first round to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series, but it did not come without controversy, as Josh Hart was not called for a foul on Tim Hardaway Jr.’s attempt at a game-winning 3-pointer. […]

The Atlanta Falcons released a statement on Sunday stating that Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, conducted the prank call on Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Friday during the NFL Draft. The statement says that Jax came across the draft contact phone number for Sanders off an open iPad while visiting […]

When Bryce Harper hit free agency after the 2018 season, the Chicago Cubs were heavily connected to him, but ultimately did not pursue him before he ended up signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. With the Phillies visiting the Cubs this weekend, Harper admitted that the Cubs were initially the No. 1 team on his list. […]

The New York Rangers’ extension of general manager Chris Drury could have some implications around the league, specifically for assistant general manager Ryan Martin, who could leave for a general manager job elsewhere at some point, according to Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. Wyshynski specifically mentioned that the New York Islanders could go with a pairing […]

The Detroit Pistons are preparing for Game 3 of their first-round series against the New York Knicks, and after tying the series at 1-1 with a win at Madison Square Garden in Game 2, Tobias Harris was asked if this year’s Knicks team is a bit different personality wise than the one he played against […]