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Jackson State football star and head coach Deion Sanders’ top recruit Travis Hunter was in the headlines for an unanticipated reason at SWAC Media Days on Thursday. Hunter was spotted in a walking boot. Jackson State football beat writer Khari Thompson of the Mississippi Clarion Ledger has the details. Jackson State football freshman Travis Hunter was spotted […]

Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mithcell has been the subject of trade rumors recently, with teams such as the New York Knicks and Miami Heat among the most prominent franchises with reported interest. The Knicks have always made sense as a destination for Mitchell, a New York native who grew up a local sports fan. […]

2022 SEC Media Days is upon us and Jimbo Fisher’s Texas A&M football program took to the podium on Thursday. Fisher addressed various different topics, such as the injuries the Aggies dealt with last season, the program’s 2023 recruiting class, the 2022 quarterback competition and yes, the feud with Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick […]

After a magical 14-1 season and the program’s first national championship in 40 years, Georgia football decided to reward head coach Kirby Smart with a massive new contract. Smart was slated to make $7.1 million this season, which the Bulldogs rectified by giving him the highest annual average salary in the nation at $11.25 million. […]

WTA star Venus Williams hasn’t played competitive tennis in nearly a year. That’s about to change. In a shocking development, Williams will be playing in the upcoming Citi Open in Washington, per Reuters. The seven-time Grand Slam champion accepted a wildcard for the July 30-Aug. 7 WTA 250 event a day after announcing she will […]

It’s a sight that Miami Hurricanes football fans have become accustomed to, the turnover chain. Since the 2017 season, after every takeaway, the Hurricanes player responsible for the play donned a massive, 10-karat gold ‘turnover chain.’ Well, college football fans won’t be seeing it anymore. New Miami football head coach Mario Cristobal has shockingly decided […]

Former Alabama football running back and Pittsburgh Steelers star Najee Harris has had the privilege of playing for two of the best coaches at both levels, Nick Saban and Mike Tomlin. Both coaches have found success in college football and the NFL, respectively, though they don’t exactly go about their business in a similar fashion. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t just planning big things on the court. They’re planning big things for their court too. Early Thursday morning, the Sixers revealed a massive $1.3 billion plan for a new arena once their lease at the Wells Fargo Center expires. Per ESPN, the team is creating a new development company that will lead […]

Ever since dual-threat quarterback Malik Cunningham stepped foot on Louisville’s campus, the comparisons to former alum and Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson have been there. It’s hard to ignore the similarities, given both player’s athleticism and ability to take off out of the pocket. During ACC Media Day, Cunningham was asked if he gets tired […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been in discussions with All-Pro safety Derwin James on a contract extension. Back in April, it was reported that both James and the Chargers were “cautiously optimistic” about an extension getting done before the start of the season. Just three months later, that positive outlook on the contract negotiations appears […]

New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton stole the show in his homecoming at Dodger Stadium in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night, clubbing a game-tying two-run homer that eventually earned him MVP honors. Stanton wowed the Dodger Stadium faithful with his feat of strength. But what if that was something Los Angeles fans […]

Georgia Bulldogs football star Stetson Bennett led the team to their first national championship since 1980. Yet, Bennett is still disrespected in college football circles, perhaps because he doesn’t have the flair or the stats that some of the other top quarterbacks in the nation possess. Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart addressed the disrespect that […]

The Texas A&M Aggies received some bad news ahead of Thursday’s scheduled SEC Media Day. Aggies talented wideout Ainias Smith was shockingly arrested on Wednesday, per the Houston Chronicle and 247 Sports. Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith was arrested Wednesday on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI), unlawfully carrying a weapon and possession of less than […]

Sam Pittman’s Arkansas Razorbacks emerged out of last year’s Outback Bowl with a victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions by a score of 24-10. It was their first bowl victory since 2015, so naturally, a celebration was in order for Arkansas football. However, hoisting the trophy evidently wasn’t enough, as Pittman took it upon […]

Two of Los Angeles’ biggest stars took center stage at Dodger Stadium on the first pitch of the MLB All-Star Game. In a Babe Ruth-esque move, Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani told Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw that he was swinging at the first pitch with a “full swing.” Ohtani did just […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw made a memory for a fan that will last a lifetime at the MLB All-Star Game. In a presser at the Midsummer Classic, Kershaw spoke to reporters. The Dodgers star’s presser was about to finish when a young fan walked up to the podium. The fan’s name is Blake […]

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge has had question marks surrounding his future with the club ever since he rejected the team’s contract offer on Opening Day. So, it wasn’t particularly surprising to see the questions follow Judge to the MLB All-Star Game. ESPN’s Marly Rivera asked the Yankees star about a young fan […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols has authored many incredible moments throughout his illustrious career. From taking the sport by storm in his very first year, to the countless clutch hits he delivered in postseason games to his maddening year-to-year consistency, Pujols has had a career to remember. After a memorable final Home Run Derby, […]

The Vanderbilt Commodores have been known more for their work on the hardwood than for their prowess in college football. That’s why many college football fans likely fell out of their seats when they heard what Commodores head coach Clark Lea said on Tuesday. During SEC Media Days, Lea made this shockingly bold declaration about […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were dealt a massive blow when star outfielder Bryce Harper was placed on the injured list with a broken thumb after he was hit on the hand during a game against the San Diego Padres. Harper was initially expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, but the team never provided a set timetable. Per […]

It’s going to be an interesting season for Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers in 2022, especially at the quarterback position. Last year, starter D.J. Uiagalelei was one of the worst performers at his position in the ACC, in addition to the PCL sprain and finger injuries he dealt with last season. Needless to say, it was […]

The issue of minor league player wages has gripped the MLB world. Most recently, the MLB was ordered to pay $185 million to current and former minor league players to settle a federal class action lawsuit involving allegations of alleged violations of minimum wage laws. Ahead of the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, commissioner Rob […]

NIL, (name, image and likeness) deals have already changed the college football landscape since the NCAA agreed to allow college athletes to earn money off of sponsorships and endorsements in 2021. Some players have signed NIL deals in the six and seven-figures, eye-popping financial numbers for athletes who were once true amateurs. During an appearance […]

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto has been the talk of the MLB after he rejected a 15-year, $440 million contract offer from the club, essentially moving the team to begin trade discussions. It was no different ahead of Monday night’s Home Run Derby, which Soto is a part of. Soto, who was spending a lot […]

Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez opened up the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby. Naturally, being a 21-year-old first-year player, many would expect Rodriguez to be showing his nerves. Well, if he was nervous, no one would have ever known it. The Mariners budding star clubbed 32 homers in the first round, equaling this wild feat […]

The 2022 MLB All-Star Game just got a whole lot more interesting. The league has shockingly decided to add a Home Run Derby rule to this year’s Midsummer Classic, as reported by Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com. Typically the All-Star Game is preceded by a Home Run Derby a day earlier. But in the event of […]

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter became a fan favorite in the Bronx and a Hall of Famer doing it the right way. Jeter navigated the pressure-packed New York environment with the calm of someone who had experienced it before. On the field, he emerged as one of the game’s best pure hitters, advancing all […]

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Russell Westbrook has an uncertain future with the team after a tumultuous season in 2021. Westbrook has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason, most recently along with Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving. Amid the rumors, Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis made a shocking move at Summer […]

Washington Nationals superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly rejected a 15-year, $440 million contract offer from the club. The Nationals then announced that they would be opening up trade discussions for Soto. Naturally every team, especially contenders like the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, can say that they could use a 23-year-old doing things […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant opened up the trade floodgates when he announced that he would like to be dealt to another team back in June. Given his stature as a superstar, Durant’s trade value was expected to be perhaps the highest the league has ever seen. The Nets have certainly been seeking ‘Godfather-type’ offers […]

The 2022 MLB All-Star Game is just a day away- and excitement is mounting for the Midsummer Classic. The pitching matchup is set, with Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan set to toe the rubber for the American League against Los Angeles Dodgers southpaw Clayton Kershaw, who will be pitching for the National League. It’s […]

The future of college football is an uncertain one, especially with conference realignment causing widespread changes in recent years. It’s a subject that was brought up to LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly at SEC Media Day on Monday. Kelly, the former head coach at Notre Dame, knows all about conference talk, having been the […]

Cleveland Browns star quarterback Deshaun Watson was cleared of criminal charges on six counts of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted sexual assault by the Harris County grand jury back in March. However, many believed that the Browns star wasn’t out of the woods yet, as the possibility of […]

LIV Golf has taken the sports world by storm recently, as the financially muscled league has become a legitimate threat to the PGA by catching the attention of some of the world’s greatest golfers. Well, they did it again, but there’s a twist this time. LIV Golf has succeeded in stealing away one of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best teams in baseball this season. A mighty offense, led by the likes of former stars Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Trea Turner, has been one of the best in the sport. The pitching staff, which has been without staff ace Walker Buehler, has relied upon […]

The legal saga involving Cleveland Browns and former Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson continued on Friday. As many as 30 women shockingly settled with the Texans in civil court, as written in a statement from attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents the plaintiffs. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network shared the statement on Twitter. From lawyer […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have put together a strong college football recruiting effort under new head coach Marcus Freeman. That continued on Friday, as the Fighting Irish added to a 2023 class that currently ranks as the best in the nation in 247 Sports’ rankings. Four-star wide receiver Jaden Greathouse is headed to Notre […]

Former St. Louis Cardinals and current New York Yankees first baseman Matt Carpenter is pretty familiar with Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo. Having faced Castillo often in his career when he was a member of the National League Central, Carpenter knew just how talented the Reds righty was. However, even the Yankees first baseman was […]

It’s been a tough Open Championship for Tiger Woods, who double bogeyed on the first hole at St. Andrews on Thursday. Woods never recovered, posting the worst score in 22 starts at the Open. Friday brought much of the same, as Woods missed the cut after putting up a 75 in the second round. However, […]