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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs appears to be getting used to life in the NBA. He has no problems imitating Shaquille O’Neal or telling stories about his head coach Gregg Popovich. “I remember we were in film and in front of everybody [Gregg Popovich] goes, ‘Yeah, what the f*ck is this?’” Victor Wembanyama […]

After a long stint with the Seattle Seahawks and a much shorter one with the Denver Broncos, it appears that Russell Wilson could be headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will Russell Wilson be a Steeler next season? (Odds via @DKSportsbook) pic.twitter.com/SkiHLdDGlh — NBC Sports Bet (@NBCSportsBet) February 17, 2024 At the end of the season, […]

All-Star players who are battling injuries don’t usually play in the All-Star Game if they think there’s any chance their situation will grow worse if they compete. Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers certainly does not want an adductor strain to cause problems once his team returns to action, but he is planning to […]

The New Jersey Devils appeared to be a team on the rise at the start of the 2023-24 season. They were expected to battle the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers for the Metropolitan Division title. They had a boatload of great offensive talent, and after finishing second in the division and beating the […]

The Detroit Tigers are preparing for the 2024 season and they have the same hope of putting together a winning season and becoming one of the better teams in Major League Baseball. They hope to overcome seven years of losing and frustration and becoming a true factor in the American League Central. If the Tigers […]

It will take a long time for the San Francisco 49ers to get over their 25-22 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58. Actually, that’s not going to happen. Teams don’t get over losing in the Super Bowl. The best thing that head coach Kyle Shanahan and his players […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany took time Friday to visit shooting victims at the team’s victory parade in the hospital. The February 14 parade celebrating the Chiefs’ victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58 was marred when shots were fired as 1 million individuals attended the parade. […]

The Texas Rangers would like to start the 2024 season the way they finished 2023 — by getting on a roll and showing off their championship mettle. The surprising Rangers got hot in the postseason and pulled off a surprising World Series victory. #Rangers news: Josh Jung sustained left calf discomfort while taking ground balls […]

The NHL trade deadline is starting to come into sharp focus, and it could be a meaningful time for the Dallas Stars. The Central Division leaders have high hopes of a long run in the Stanley Cup playoffs this year, and they could be active prior to the March 8 trade deadline. The Stars have […]

This is yet another vital offseason for the Chicago Bears. They showed significant improvement during the 2023 season, yet they still finished tied for third place in the NFC North with the Minnesota Vikings with a 7-10 record. The Bears have the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, and there is a very […]

Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael of the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears has been admitted to a Chicago emergency room as a result of suspected pneumonia. McMichael has been battling ALS for the last three years, and the former star player’s family has asked his fans and other supporters to pray for the 66-year-old. […]

The world is constantly changing in the NFL, and it’s extremely hard for great teams to maintain their status. The Kansas City Chiefs were the first team to win back-to-back championships in 20 years when they defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58, and that accomplishment is quite notable. Top players often seek […]

This has not been the kind of season that LeBron James anticipated for the Los Angeles Lakers, and he has clearly been unhappy with the team’s performance this year. As the Lakers hit the All-Star Break, they have a 30-26 record and are in 9th place in the Western Conference. “Staying in L.A. is [LeBron’s] […]

The New York Giants went into the 2023 season with high hopes of a second consecutive playoff appearance and make a possible run at the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles for the NFC East title. Quarterback Daniel Jones was at the center of those hopes, but the year turned out to be disastrous for the […]

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are on a mission. They won their second consecutive Super Bowl, taking down the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime. It was the Chiefs’ second consecutive Super Bowl triumph. The 28-year-old Mahomes has been a part of three victorious Super Bowl teams. “The Kansas City Chiefs are never […]

Despite a slow start for the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, it ended in magnificent fashion for Travis Kelce and his teammates as they earned a 25-22 overtime triumph over a worthy opponent in the San Francisco 49ers. Travis Kelce reached a top speed of 19.68 mph on his 22-yard reception to set […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a slew of dynamic offensive players. The big names mentioned most frequently are Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle and quarterback Brandon Purdy. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings is not normally one of the key players that head coach Kyle Shanahan depends on in big-game situations. However, Super Bowl […]

Offense has been at a premium throughout the majority of Super Bowl 58. The Kansas City Chiefs depended on placekicker Harrison Butker for their offense through the majority of the third quarter. Harrison Butker sets a new Super Bowl record with a 57-yard FG, previously set by Jake Moody earlier this game. 🙌 📺: #SBLVIII […]

The San Francisco 49ers took the early edge in the first half of Super Bowl 58 with the first two scores of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jake Moody opened the scoring with a 55-yard field goal and then wide receiver Jauan Jennings hit running back Christian McCaffrey with a 21-yard TD pass […]

The University of Michigan may have won the national championship when they beat Washington in the title game, but the decision by head coach Jim Harbaugh to leave the Michigan football program has cost them a four-star recruit. 💙 pic.twitter.com/bQGOjBee0b — J4 (@jadensmith200) February 11, 2024 Linebacker Jaden Smith had committed to the Wolverines in […]

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat engaged in another down to the wire finish Sunday, and the Celtics emerged with a 110-106 victory in South Florida, and the game had the feel of a playoff battle as Jaylen Brown and Duncan Robinson got involved in physical duel early in the fourth quarter. Jaylen Brown on […]

The Boston Bruins have played excellent hockey from the start of the season, exceeding the predictions of many of the game’s experts who expected to see the team fall back in the pack this year. The Bruins set NHL records last year for points and victories, but those achievements were overshadowed by the team’s defeat […]

The quarterback matchup in Super Bowl 58 is bound to play a huge role in the outcome of the game. In the eyes of most observers, the Kansas City Chiefs have a huge advantage at the position because Patrick Mahomes has already led the team to two Super Bowl titles and is one of the […]

The hype for Super Bowl 58 starts with the Travis-Taylor romance, and while the influx of young fans who are drawn to professional football is a nice story for the NFL, it won’t play much of a role in the outcome of the game. Of course, Travis Kelce may want to impress his lady love […]

Caleb Williams may well be the consensus choice at this point as the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, but that does not mean he is without detractors. Count former NFL running back Merril Hoge as one of the analysts who does not believe that Williams is worthy of the No. 1 draft […]

When Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick announced that the legendary head coach would not be on the Patriots sideline in 2024, it was expected that he would have a number of opportunities to return to the sidelines and pursue the NFL record for coaching victories. However, several weeks after that announcement, it seems quite likely […]

When the Dallas Cowboys were thoroughly beaten and humiliated by the Green Bay Packers at home in their Wild Card playoff game, many expected head coach Mike McCarthy to pay the price for having his team play so poorly in such an important game. Former Cowboys superstar Emmitt Smith was among those who thought owner […]

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell have a slew of decisions to make as they prepare for their third season making the key decisions for the team. In many ways, this is the most important year of their partnership. They have had some success in their first two years, as […]

While the Super Bowl is the primary topic on the minds of all NFL fans, the biggest question in the the league once the big game concludes surrounds the Chicago Bears. That team has the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, and the issue for Chicago is whether they will use the pick […]

The Waste Management Phoenix Open is one of the most colorful spots on the PGA Tour, as loud and raucous crowds regularly cheer for and chide the top golfers in the world as they attempt to show off their skills. One of the golfers who has been a regular performer at the Phoenix Open has […]

The Washington Capitals are no longer a team that can be looked at as a sure-fire Stanley Cup playoff team. Thee days when Alex Ovechkin and his teammates rampaged through the Eastern Conference with a high-scoring attack and strong physical play are long over. The Capitals find themselves in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division, […]

The NHL trade deadline is approaching, and it is usually the time that those on the inside of the playoff structure try to strengthen their team while those on the outside are looking to sell off current assets with the help of becoming stronger in the future. The Montreal Canadiens may go against that way […]

When it comes to greatness at the quarterback position, the ranking that matters the most is Super Bowl wins. That’s why Tom Brady is considered the GOAT as he has put seven skins on the wall, three more than Joe Montana or Terry Bradshaw, and five more than Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Analytics […]

Ever since the LIV golf tour came into existence and announced that it would be a second major tour and put itself in competition with the well-established PGA, it has been met with criticism and doubt. The criticism remains intact as the source of the LIV Tour Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, but the doubt […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers endured one of the strangest seasons in recent memory in 2023. Head coach Mike Tomlin saw his team earn a spot in the playoffs with a 10-7 record, but the Steelers suffered badly with an offense that was unproductive throughout the majority of the season. Through the first 12 weeks of the […]

On the heels of her father’s full-page advertisement in the Boston Globe thanking New England Patriots fans for the support Bill Belichick received during his tenure with the team, Amanda Belichick offered her praise for the team’s supporters. Coming to New England has been the greatest ride! You win with people ❤️ https://t.co/8wiqIU4o0E — Amanda […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs return to action Monday night from the All-Star break when they host the New York Islanders, but they will not have center David Kampf in the lineup. The Leafs won’t have David Kämpf when they face the Islanders on Monday night. Sheldon Keefe says Kämpf suffered an injury before the break and now […]

A look at the NHL standings reveals a major surprise in the Western Conference. The Vancouver Canucks are on top with 71 points and are tied with the Boston Bruins for the top spot in the league at the All-Star break. It would be one thing if the Canucks had been a playoff team that […]

The Green Bay Packers surged at the end of the season and that rally allowed them to make the playoff after struggling throughout the majority of the season. The Packers won their last two regular-season games and that earned them an opportunity to face the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card game. Nobody expected the […]