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Texas football running back Bijan Robinson might have the best NIL deal around. NIL deals are all the rage in college football. College- and high school- athletes are beginning to profit off of their names in ways they never could have previously imagined. Yes, there have been flashy cars and fancy watches. But funny NIL deals […]

Notre Dame football, ranked fifth in the preseason AP Top 25, is gearing up for a September 3 showdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes, ranked second in the poll. However, quarterback Tyler Buchner and the Fighting Irish received some bad news on potential All-America offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson. Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman […]

Tom Brady has been shrouded in mystery since Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles informed the media of his training camp absence on August 11. Bowles said that Brady was dealing with a “personal matter” and would be away from the team for multiple days. It was later reported that “all is well” for […]

The NFL made it official on Thursday. After a hearing and appeal, the league and NFLPA reached a settlement resulting in an 11-game suspension and $5 million fine for Cleveland Browns star Deshaun Watson. After the shockwaves of the news dissipate a bit, questions remain. When does the suspension officially kick in? When can he […]

Klutch Sports has scored another victory. Just one day after securing a two-year, $97.2 million contract extension for Los Angeles Lakers superstar and top client LeBron James, the agency dove right into the world of college football and high school sports, landing top quarterback recruit and verbal USC football commit Malachi Nelson on Thursday, as […]

An iconic experience at any Milwaukee Brewers game at American Family Field is the team’s slide, where the mascot, named Bernie, embarks on a wild ride anytime a ball leaves the park for the home team. Fans over the age of eight can even get in on the experience at the cost of $150 per […]

Georgia football and Stetson Bennett had a magical season in 2021. The Bulldogs went 14-1, winning their first national championship since the 1980 season. Not only was it sweet for the Bulldogs to do it against the Alabama Crimson Tide, but it was also a monumental message from Bennett, the target of heavy criticisms, to […]

The Big Ten shocked the sports world when it ended a 40-year media partnership with ESPN. No one was weeping for the conference, though, as reports emerged that it was nearing a new deal with the likes of Fox, NBC and CBS. Well, that’s exactly what came to fruition on Thursday. The Big Ten announced […]

Texas football had a disappointing campaign last year, finishing 5-7 in their first season under head coach Steve Sarkisian, including a 3-6 record in the Big 12. Clearly, the Longhorns were far from the perennial national championship contenders they became known as in the early-to-mid 2000s. Sarkisian spoke to the media on Wednesday and dropped […]

Notre Dame football and Marcus Freeman received a massive endorsement from the Associated Press, which rated the university fifth in the preseason AP Top 25 poll. It was a huge positive for the first-year head coach and the Fighting Irish. Then, Freeman and company snapped back to reality after the news they received on Wednesday. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move on Wednesday, inking superstar LeBron James to a $97.1 million contract extension. The deal keeps James in Los Angeles for the next two seasons, with a player option for the third year. James’ future with the Lakers is solidified. But another player isn’t so lucky. Guard Russell […]

Clemson football and Dabo Swinney endured a disappointing- by their lofty standards- season in 2021, winning 10 games while falling short of the College Football Playoff, a destination they’ve become familiar with in recent years. Last year’s starting quarterback, DJ Uiagalelei, contributed to the underachieving squad, as the former 5-star recruit had a very uneven […]

Michael Thomas is back. But is he really back? That’s the question every New Orleans Saints fan is asking after the star wideout returned to the practice field for the first time in 18 months in July. That question received an answer from Saints head coach Dennis Allen on Wednesday. Not just any answer though. Allen is […]

Venus Williams made her shocking return to the tennis court after a year away from the WTA in July, playing mixed doubles at Wimbledon. Shortly after that, Williams then made her return to the singles court, accepting an invite to the Citi Open. After she agreed to enter the tourney, many wondered whether the 42-year-old […]

Derwin James signed a record-setting contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, one that made him the highest-paid safety in the history of the NFL. After inking the historic deal, many of James’ peers on the defensive end were quick to react. Jalen Ramsey of the Los Angeles Rams and Tyrann Mathieu of the New […]

College football recruiting is known for being competitive. The best teams in the nation are trying to one-up one another for the best high school prospects and diamonds in the rough. But what if one of those diamonds was on campus the entire time? That’s what happened with Ole Miss football. Head coach Lane Kiffin […]

One of the best safeties in the NFL isn’t going anywhere. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Chargers officially signed All-Pro Derwin James to a record-breaking four-year, $76.5 million contract extension, as reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Adam Schefter of ESPN. Sources: #Chargers S Derwin James is signing a 4-year extension averaging $19.1M […]

Robbie Anderson seemed like he really didn’t want Baker Mayfield on the Carolina Panthers. Amid Mayfield trade rumors back in April, Anderson responded to a report on Instagram from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport suggesting that the Panthers were the most likely destination for the former Cleveland Browns signal-caller with a hard-to-misinterpret-message: “Nooooo.” Anderson later clarified […]

Texas football wide receiver Agiye Hall was arrested and charged with criminal mischief on Thursday night. The charge, which was a Class B misdemeanor, was “equal to or greater than $100 but less than $750.” On Friday, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian took action regarding Hall. Sarkisian has suspended Hall indefinitely, per college football reporter […]

Penn State football has looked good on the recruiting trail under James Franklin lately, as they have managed to post one of the better 2023 classes in the nation. Franklin was at it again on Friday, adding an ‘elite’ quarterback recruit in West Des Moines Dowling Catholic’s Jaxon Smolik. Smolik had decommitted from Tulane on […]

After the death of 11-time NBA Finals champion and Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, the NBA announced that they would be retiring Russell’s no. 6 jersey. It’s a great honor for the late Russell, who passed away at the age of 88 on July 31. Immediately after the retired number announcement, many fans were wondering […]

The Minnesota Vikings were dealt a shocking blow ahead of Sunday’s NFL preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. Starting quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the contest, per the team’s Twitter account. Coach Kevin O’Connell announces that Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday’s game. […]

Ex-Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo was traded to the Seattle Mariners ahead of the deadline. However, Castillo, the top starter available, had many suitors. One such team, the New York Yankees, were very much in on the All-Star hurler. Shortly after the deal to the Mariners, it was reported that the Yankees’ talks with the […]

It’s been 10 days since Juan Soto was traded from the Washington Nationals to the San Diego Padres in a deadline blockbuster. In a tremendous gift from the MLB schedulers, Soto’s Padres will be taking on the Nationals in a three-game series at Nationals Park, starting on Friday night. It will be Soto’s first game […]

By now, many baseball fans have seen New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz’ eccentric, ninth-inning entrance, complete with a trumpet-blaring song as he makes his jog out of the bullpen to the mound. “Narco”, the song performed by Dutch electro house group Blasterjaxx- along with Timmy Trumpet- has become something of a cultural phenomenon at […]

The New York Giants opened up the preseason with a 23-21 Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots on a Graham Gano field goal as time expired. It was new head coach Brian Daboll’s first win as the leader of the franchise, though no one is keeping score until the regular season- least of […]

The second Field of Dreams Game between the Chicago Cub and Cincinnati Reds was a success, with the Cubs emerging victorious by a score of 4-2. There were plenty of interesting sights and sounds from the game, with legendary father-son duo Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. making a cameo appearance to recreate a […]

Johnny Cueto was fed up. Frustrated with the state of the Chicago White Sox after the team blew a lead late against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night, Cueto called out the team. The two-time All-Star said that the club needs to “show the fire” that they have, “if they have any.” They were […]

Ever since Tom Izzo was hired by Michigan State basketball back in 1995, the Spartans have done nothing but enjoy success. Eight Final Four appearances and a National Championship later, it’s safe to say that the Spartans made the right choice hiring Izzo. They made a wise choice concerning the Big Ten’s winningest head coach […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback competition between Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett has been one of the more intriguing storylines of training camp. It just got a little more intriguing after Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced the plan for his signal-callers for Saturday’s NFL preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks, per ESPN. “The […]

Kyrie Irving was the subject of some wild NBA rumors regarding his alleged contract demands with the Brooklyn Nets. Per Ric Bucher, Irving’s list of demands included these stipulations. The Nets guard reportedly didn’t want to play more than 60 games or appear in back-to-backs. Well, Irving has responded to that report. The Nets star […]

Nick Saban’s Alabama football squad is loaded on offense, with 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young, rising star running back Jahmyr Gibbs and strong wide receivers, such as Ja’Corey Brooks. On the defensive side of the ball, the Crimson Tide figure to have one of the best units, led by their strong linebackers and elite […]

Trade me or fire them. That’s reportedly what superstar forward Kevin Durant told Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai in an ultimatum as trade talks for the two-time NBA Finals MVP seem to have dried up. It seemed like a superstar player simply expressing his frustration with the direction of the franchise while outlining the only scenario […]

The Boston Celtics have emerged as a legitimate trade suitor for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. Ever since Boston was rumored to have offered a package headlined by Jaylen Brown for Durant, the speculation has only intensified. Reports that Durant wants to play with Marcus Smart, which emerged Wednesday, had people wondering. How could the […]

Florida football has a ton of momentum on the recruiting trail right now. Billy Napier and the Gators landed four 4-star recruits in just a couple of days at the end of July. Now, they’ve managed to flip a recruit. 4-star linebacker Jaden Robinson, who was committed to South Carolina football, has flipped his pledge […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are riding high. Sweeping the division-rival San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants and playoff-caliber Minnesota Twins to extend a winning streak to 10 games will have a club feeling that way. But no one is feeling more euphoric than trade deadline acquisition and scorned New York Yankee, Joey Gallo. Gallo, who […]

Texas football did something on Thursday that they’ve never done in program history. Andrew Ivins of 247 Sports reports that the Longhorns have landed 4-star running back recruit Cedric Baxter from the state of Florida. Ivins details what made the commitment so historic. Cedric Baxter to Texas could be a sign of what’s to come […]

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the worst teams in baseball this season, as evidenced by their 43-68 record. On Wednesday afternoon, they decided to do something about it. The club announced that they have fired Executive Vice President and general manager Al Avila, per Tigers PR on Twitter. The Detroit Tigers today announced […]

Former Washington State football head coach Nick Rolovich, who was fired last year for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine, is taking action against the university. Rolovich has filed a claim against the school and is seeking millions, as reported by the Associated Press. “Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has filed a claim […]