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Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants were undaunted when the Minnesota Vikings took the opening kickoff of their Wild Card playoff game and drove for a touchdown. The Giants responded boldly with their own touchdown drive and the New York running back scored the team’s first postseason rushing touchdown since Super Bowl XLVI. Saquon […]

It was anything but easy for the Buffalo Bills, but they survived and advanced after recording a 34-31 victory over the Miami Dolphins in their Wild Card matchup. Shortly after the victory, defensive back Damar Hamlin reacted by tweeting out a “W,” along with several hearts to indicate his happiness with the results. W 🫶🏾💙❤️ […]

There’s a tide rising on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa that just may overpower the college football world in 2023. Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide have seen the Georgia Bulldogs win back-to-back College Football Playoff championships, and that is not something that can be tolerated easily. Alabama is the […]

After battling on nearly even terms with the upstart Seattle Seahawks throughout the first half, the San Francisco 49ers asserted themselves in the second half and rolled to a 41-23 triumph in the Wild Card playoff game. The Niners got extra motivation from a disrespectful twist of Deebo Samuel’s leg by Seattle’s Johnathan Abram in […]

The Georgia Bulldogs put a bow on the recently completed 2022 season by celebrating their second straight national championship with a parade that culminated at Sanford Stadium. Head coach Kirby Smart used the celebration to explain the extra motivation that the Bulldogs had on their championship run. Kirby Smart at Georgia national championship ceremony: “I […]

Derek Carr knows that he has played his last game for the Las Vegas Raiders and that the start of the 2023 season will almost certainly see him wearing another team’s uniform. However, Carr still has strong friendships on the team and he has made a point to deliver notable gifts to two of his […]

The Georgia Bulldogs put the finishing touches on their undefeated national championship season with a celebratory parade Saturday. Quarterback Stetson Bennett had a loud message for Georgia supporter and haters. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 15-0 record, and they concluded their title run with an overwhelming 65-7 triumph against upstart TCU. Bennett said […]

The TCU Horned Frogs are coming off a magical season that fell one game short of a national championship. Whether the team can ever get back to such a lofty status is debatable, but they have a chance to reload at quarterback if Walker Howard of LSU transfers to the school. Howard put his name […]

LeBron James has expanded his interests over the years, and even though it may be the middle of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA season, he has plenty of interest in the NFL postseason. “I’m not ever going against Tom.” https://t.co/HwZPTlj3XZ — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) January 14, 2023 As the NFL Wild Card games got underway […]

After a 17-game season, it is expected that all NFL teams will carry a series of injuries as they go into the postseason. That is not the case for the upstart New York Giants (9-7-1), who go into their Wild Card game against the Minnesota Vikings (13-4)without a single name on the injury list. The […]

The New York Giants are back in the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season, and quarterback Daniel Jones does not want to go into the postseason without getting some advice from a two-time Super Bowl winner. Jones had a conversation with former Giants quarterback Eli Manning on what it takes to win […]

The Michigan head coaching job is one of the most valuable positions in college football, and the powers that be in Ann Arbor want to keep Jim Harbaugh. Of course they do. Harbaugh has led the Wolverines to consecutive victories over archrival Ohio State after years of domination by the Buckeyes. Harbaugh appears to have […]

Max Fried has established himself as the ace of the Atlanta Braves pitching staff and one of the best pitchers in the National League. However, the pitcher and the Braves organization have yet to come to an agreement on a new contract for the upcoming season. As a result, Fried and the Braves exchanged arbitration […]

Four days ago, the Georgia Bulldogs were on top of the college football world after winning the national championship by a 65-7 margin over TCU. While much of the team and all of the fans can still bask in the victory, head coach Kirby Smart has transfer issues to consider. 🚨BREAKING🚨 Georgia LB MJ Sherman […]

The Boston Bruins have been shockingly successful this season, rolling to a 32-4-4 record as they hosted the Seattle Kraken Thursday night. As well as the Bruins had played overall, they were a remarkable 19-0-3 in their first 22 home games. Final. pic.twitter.com/Ft2l9269EI — Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 13, 2023 "They were just a little […]

The Buffalo Bills emerged from a tumultuous regular season to win the AFC East with a 13-3 record that allowed them to earn the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs. If they are victorious in their Wild-Card game against the 7th-seeded Miami Dolphins, they will host a second postseason game during the Divisional Playoff […]

The New England Patriots have started discussions with Linebackers coach Jerod Mayo about keeping him on the staff for the 2023 season and beyond. Mayo’s name has been mentioned in connection with the head coaching position of the Carolina Panthers and the defensive coordinator spot with the Cleveland Browns. However, the Patriots defense played well […]

After tossing the ball into the stands and using inappropriate language with game officials Tuesday night, Golden State’s Andre Iguodala was fined $25,000 by the NBA. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/dVtLQEia0Q — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 12, 2023 Iguodala was playing his second game of the season as the Warriors met the […]

The Chicago Bears have hired Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren to serve as their new CEO and team president, and the move has drawn applause from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Major S/O to my brother Kevin Warren on being name the President & CEO of the Chicago Bears! Amazing my guy! Best of […]

Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh has seen his name raised in connection with potential openings in the NFL, but if the University of Michigan has its way, the Wolverines leader will stay right where he is. I pleased to share that I have been having very positive and constructive conversations with our Athletic Director […]

The Washington Commanders did not have a playoff spot on the line when they met the archrival Dallas Cowboys in their Week 18 season finale. However, wideout Terry McLaurin and quarterback Sam Howell led the Commanders to a surprising 26-6 victory over the playoff-bound visitors. McLaurin was impressed with the rookie quarterback from North Carolina, […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera learned last week that his team had been eliminated from playoff contention. He learned this week that his team may have a new quarterback for the 2023 season. The Commanders came through with a 26-6 victory over the archrival Dallas Cowboys in their Week 18 season finale. Rivera employed […]

Every time Bam Adebayo takes the court for the Miami Heat, he has a chance to do something special. Adebayo is a talented center who has the skills to make the highlights nearly every night while playing in a complementary role to superstar Jimmy Butler. BAM ADEBAYO POSTERIZES JOE HARRIS 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/mTTEFUqzIB — Bleacher Report […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are playing a meaningless regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos with their starters in the lineup. That decision by head coach Brandon Staley may turn out to be disastrous as sterling wide receiver Mike Williams was forced out of action with a back injury. #Chargers star WR Mike Williams has been […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had high hopes of earning a playoff spot well into their Week 18 game with the Cleveland Browns. Those hopes were scuttled when the Miami Dolphins registered a last-minute win over the New York Jets. While head coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers (9-8) missed out on the playoffs even though they […]

Head coach Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins may have had a difficult stretch to close the season, but they made it pay off by clinching the No. 7 spot in the AFC playoff structure with their 11-6 victory over the New York Jets in the final game of the season. The Dolphins had lost […]

When the great college football programs are the subject, most observers do no list the Pittsburgh Panthers. The thoughts go to Alabama, Ohio State, USC, Michigan, Oklahoma and Texas. However, not only has Pittsburgh won 9 national championships, the Panthers have had a slew of all-time great players who have written remarkable stories at both […]

It has been a nightmarish season for the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams, and reports indicate that head coach Sean McVay is considering stepping away from his position. McVay will take some time after the Rams conclude their season Sunday with a road game against the Seattle Seahawks to determine what he wants […]

There are very few bright spots for the Houston Texans (2-13-1), but one of the few is left tackle Laremy Tunsil. The 7th-year offensive lineman from Ole Miss is going to the Pro Bowl this season, and he hopes to cash in with a big contract in the offseason. Tunsil was able to explain why […]

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit has little doubt that Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldog program has risen to the top of the college football world. However, Herbstreit sees a potential pitfall for Georgia in the upcoming national championship game Monday night against upstart TCU. The Bulldogs are eye-opening 12.5-point favorites over […]

Defensive end Frank Clark provides a huge impact for the Kansas City Chiefs on defense, but the team will have to finish its Week 18 game against the Las Vegas Raiders without him. Clark was ruled out of the game early in the third quarter as a result of his groin injury. Frank Clark has […]

The records continue to fall for Patrick Mahomes as he passed Drew Brees for the NFL total yardage record as the Chiefs took on the Raiders in their regular-season finale. No surprises here!@PatrickMahomes x @Chiefs pic.twitter.com/qvJvuZng4B — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 7, 2023 Mahomes moved into the top spot in the total yardage category […]

The New York Giants are entrenched in their position as the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs. Since the outcome of their Week 18 game on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles won’t impact their standing in the playoff structure, it appears the Giants will rest quarterback Daniel Jones. While no official announcement regarding […]

Former Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Bill Campbell, one of the first of the Major League players to take advantage of free agency, died Friday. Campbell, 74, had been diagnosed with cancer and died while in hospice care. Campbell played 15 seasons in the major leagues with 7 teams, and his most notable years were […]

The National Championship game between TCU and Georgia is expected to be a coronation for the Bulldogs. Kirby Smart’s team is the defending national champion, and the Bulldogs are coming off a stirring victory in the CFP semifinal game against a powerful Ohio State team, so the thought of the Horned Frogs pulling off another […]

The Los Angeles Lakers would love nothing more than to have a lineup that includes Anthony Davis in addition to LeBron James. However, Davis has been out with a foot injury and the Lakers are unsure when he will be able to return to game activity. As a result, the Lakers have been working out […]

The Michigan football program is under investigation by the NCAA for a Level 1 violation for non-compliance or misleading NCAA investigators. The violation may relate to head coach Jim Harbaugh buying a couple of hamburgers for recruits during Covid, and then failing to be truthful about the informal meal. The violations involve contact with recruits […]

An early look at the upcoming year in boxing is anticipated with a slew of potentially explosive boxing matches. While no contracts have been signed to this point, a match between heavyweight Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua seems quite likely to meet in the ring. Wilder's trainer believes he'd knock AJ out in less than […]

NFL teams continue to step up following the cardiac arrest suffered by Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills in his team’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals Monday night. The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, both owned by Gayle Benson, have donated 40 Automated External Defibrillators to the New Orleans Recreational Department. The donation is a […]