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The Duke Blue Devils have brought Mike Krzyzewski’s farewell tour to the Elite 8 after a big win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. By a score of 78-73, Duke advanced and earned Krzyzewski his 100th career win in March Madness. Although Coach K will go down as one of the best coaches ever, he […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. broke out as a true superstar last season. The Toronto Blue Jays’ first baseman was one of the very best hitters in MLB and was rightfully an MVP candidate at the age of 22 after leading the American League in on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS while tying for the most home runs […]

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are setting the 2022 NCAA Tournament on fire. Whether they advance in the Sweet 16 or not, they left their mark on March Madness with two huge wins against Kentucky and Murray State. Their shocking success is commanding everyone’s attention. One such onlooker is New York Giants legend Eli Manning. The two-time […]

With the Tyreek Hill trade now official, the Miami Dolphins have an expandable wide receiver: DeVante Parker. The 29-year-old has been a key piece of the team’s offense but is now the odd man out with Hill, Jaylen Waddle and new addition Cedrick Wilson Jr. The Philadelphia Eagles could pluck the veteran out of the […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t let go of their firm hold of the NBA’s best record even with Chris Paul being sidelined. He was diagnosed with a thumb fracture during All-Star weekend and was sidelined for 15 games. After missing a sizeable chunk of the season, he is ready to return. The Suns officially annoucned that […]

The Chicago Bulls are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans as they look to get back in the win column. The Pelicans have been one of the hottest teams since the All-Star break and are looking like a possible playoff contender. The Bulls are looking to show that they are truly one of the […]

After it was ruled that Deshaun Watson would not be charged for sexual assault stemming from nine accusations, the legal proceedings regarding him are now centered around his 22 civil cases of sexual misconduct. The decision kickstarted a massive pursuit of the Houston Texans quarterback and the Cleveland Browns ultimately landed him via trade. However, another […]

Matt Ryan’s trade to the Indianapolis Colts marks yet another attempted solution at finding a quarterback that can bring the team far in the playoffs. Acquiring veteran quarterbacks for teams that are strong in every other facet is the new way teams are looking to build contenders. One of Ryan’s close friends was just the […]

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees have yet to figure out his compensation for the 2022 season. Extending the three-time All-Star is a hugely important move that New York has to make following a disappointing offseason. Judge led New York in home runs, batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage last season. His hitting […]

The Seattle Seahawks lost two franchise icons this offseason. With Russell Wilson heading to the Denver Broncos and Bobby Wagner being released, it seems like the team is about to begin a hard rebuild. Quandre Diggs, who re-signed with Seattle as a free agent, doesn’t see it like that. According to ESPN’s Brady Henderson, Diggs […]

The addition of Robert Woods will greatly benefit the Tennesee Titans. Once he is done rehabbing from an ACL tear, the Titans will have a very versatile wide receiver that will cover up the loss of Julio Jones. Woods has spent the past five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. He became a huge addition […]

The Utah Jazz just got a rude awakening at the hands of the Boston Celtics, who have been on a complete tear as of late. Utah got to feel what it was like to get dismantled by one of the league’s hottest teams. In the process, they got real about what they needed to start […]

The Miami Heat unraveled badly against an injury-riddled Golden State Warriors team. They let the Warriors, who were without Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, light up the third quarter and take a 19-point lead. Miami regained the lead but lost it in the fourth quarter and never got it back. The main takeaway […]

The Chicago Bulls’ dream season is being hit by reality hard. Although they have established themselves as one of the better teams in the league, they fail to beat the very best teams in the league and have been bitten badly by the injury bug. Their 42-30 record is still among the vest in the […]

After letting star cornerback J.C. Jackson get away in free agency and join the Los Angeles Chargers, the New England Patriots are in need of a cornerback. Jackson was a huge piece of their team and the void he left will be very tough to fill. They have partially addressed the problem by finding another […]

Nikola Jokic and Michael Malone helped bring the Denver Nuggets to the forefront of the Western Conference. Both of them arrived in the 2015-16 season and have made the team one of the best in the conference. Although this year may not be the year they break through to the championship, they should have plenty […]

Jimmy Butler’s coffee-selling schtick during the NBA’s bubble at Walt Disney World is proving to be more than just a joke. The Miami Heat All-Star truly made his Big Face Coffee brand a real thing, promoting it heavily and starting to transform into something he can thrive in after his playing career. Butler’s latest endeavor […]

Only a week ago, the Kansas City Chiefs and Tyreek Hill were on their way to a lucrative contract extension. Keeping one of Patrick Mahomes’ key targets seemed like a priority, yet they reversed course and traded him to the Miami Dolphins. How did such a crazy trade happen after an extension was almost inevitable? […]

The Miami Dolphins turned an already crazy offseason upside down again by trading for Kanas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill. The Chiefs obtained five draft picks in exchange for their Pro Bowl wide receiver. NFL players from across the league were stunned at the move. Chase Edmonds, who signed with the Dolphins less than two […]

Carlos Correa had been an integral part of the Houston Astros’ tremendous run of success. His clutch hitting has made him a legend in the franchise and one of its best-ever players. Yet, even as the team remains one of the best in baseball, he joined a Minnesota Twins team that finished last in the […]

Carlos Correa wasn’t even a primary option for the Minnesota Twins this offseason. Before making one of the most surprising moves of the offseason, the Twins were in talks with another star shortstop and thought they would land him before signing the former Houston Astros star. According to The Athletic’s Dan Hayes and Ken Rosenthal, […]

After trading Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts, the Atlanta Falcons will have to learn what life without him is like again. Their next quarterback could be Marcus Mariota, who was signed to a two-year contract, or another player that Atlanta can find as the offseason continues. They are exploring all possible avenues. Unfortunately, whoever follows […]

Za’Darius Smith joined the Minnesota Vikings in free agency, leaving the division rival Green Bay Packers in the dust after losing a key piece of their defense. But the star defensive end also left the Baltimore Ravens whiffing, too, as he reneged on their four-year, $35 million deal just a day after agreeing to it. […]

The issue of spending within baseball teams has continued to be a problem in MLB. It has long been a part of America’s pastime, stemming as far as collusion against the players in order to manipulate the market prices of free agents. Nowadays, it mainly takes the form of team owners refusing to spend big […]

Matt Ryan’s 14-career with the Atlanta Falcons has come to an end. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts, who should help him compete for the playoffs again. Ryan’s career in Atlanta was illustrious. He became the very best quarterback, and one of the best overall players, in the franchise’s history. The four-time Pro Bowler […]

The Philadelphia Phillies landed two of the biggest free-agent hitters this offseason by signing Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos. Both of them can rake, which should reduce the immense workload off of Reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper. There is one major issue when it comes to the Phillies signing them both: their defense. Both Schwarber […]

Joel Embiid is making a very strong MVP case. The Philadelphia 76ers star is contending for the scoring title and leading the Sixers to a very good record. His health has been a key part of this, as he hasn’t missed back-to-back games since November. Soon, though, he might need to sit out in order […]

The Miami Dolphins are looking to build around Tua Tagovailoa. Despite his shortcomings, the Dolphins want to surround him with the talent to make it work. They have made a few solid signings but are now going for one of the best available free agents. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Pro Bowl offensive tackle […]

The referees stole the show in the Illinois Fighting Illini’s loss in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. In their 68-53 loss to the Houston Cougars, they were on the wrong side of one of the most ridiculous calls. After a fast-break dunk, Illinois guard RJ Melendez hung on the rim for a second […]

The Cleveland Browns’ trade for Deshaun Watson became official on Sunday. It marks a new era for a team looking to build into a truly elite unit. But the Browns will also have a lot of questions to answer about their commitment to their community by bringing in a player who has been accused of […]

Chandler Jones joining the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency signifies a huge addition to their defense and the team’s desire to take advantage of their playoff berth from last season. Las Vegas traded Yannick Ngakoue and released Carl Nassib, making room for the four-time Pro Bowler. Jones gave tons of reasons why he chose the […]

The sports world was rocked in June of 2019 when Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz was shot in his native Dominican Republic. He survived the attack and has made a full recovery, but the incident is still no less scary. After an investigation into the incident, former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis shared his […]

After initially agreeing to go back to the Dallas Cowboys, Randy Gregory swerved another direction and joined the Denver Broncos. The Cowboys had offered Gregory a five-year contract worth $70 million, including $28 million guaranteed. Russell Wilson, though, made a big effort to lure Gregory away. His effort paid off and Denver now adds a […]

While the NCAA Tournament continues to dazzle, teams that aren’t still dancing are making head coach decisions. The Mississippi State Bulldogs, after a first-round loss in the NIT, have found their replacement for Ben Howland, who was canned a few days ago. The Bulldogs are finalizing a deal with New Mexico State head coach Chris […]

Starling Marte signing with the New York Mets filled a huge need for them. They entered the offseason in desperate need of a center fielder and landed one of the best available ones in the 32-year-old former All-Star. Unfortunately, due to an oblique issue, Marte may not be ready in time for the regular season. […]

The Cleveland Browns trading for Deshaun Watson drastically alters the course of their franchise. The ramifications of trading for the Pro Bowl quarterback with the backdrop of nearly two dozen accusations of sexual misconduct will forever loom over the organization. Already, the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has begun an effort to help the community come […]

After trading for Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns are looking to make a deep run and build a strong team that can compete in an increasingly competitive AFC. While not equally as important as landing Watson, it’s key that the Browns find a suitable backup. An insurance policy will be extra important for the Browns […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to duel at Target Center. Right before the game, the Bucks made a sudden lineup change that will drastically hurt their chances of securing the win. Giannis Antetokounmpo was a late scratch due to knee soreness, the team announced hours before tip-off. He had played in each of […]

John Calipari experienced one of the very lowest points of his stint as the Kentucky Wildcats’ head coach in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. In the first round, the Wildcats lost to the 15-seed Saint Peter’s Peacocks by a score of 85-79 in overtime. Allowing Saint Peter’s to make over half of their 3-point attempts led […]