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The Texas Longhorns landed a massive commitment from budding star and quarterback Arch Manning, the nephew of ex-NFL stars Eli and Payton Manning. Since that point, recruits have continued to pile in for the Longhorns, as they’re building a legitimate college football powerhouse for the future. That trend continued on Wednesday, as Texas landed five-star […]

The NBA free agency period opens on Thursday, signaling the beginning of the NBA offseason’s most exciting time. While there might not be many big splashes, teams will still be maneuvering for the services of the many talented veteran players available. One such player is free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein, who has spent the first […]

The Los Angeles Rams may have lost Robert Woods this offseason but the signing of Allen Robinson figures to help them make up for it. But how will Robinson fit alongside star Rams wideout Cooper Kupp? The newest Rams pass-catcher answered that very question during an appearance on the Jim Rome Show, per Rams Wire. […]

The Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards gave NBA fans some excitement ahead of the highly anticipated free agency period, which begins on Thursday. The Nuggets and Wizards are finalizing a 4-player trade that will send Will Barton and Monte Morris to Washington with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith heading back to Denver. At first glance, […]

The New York Knicks have had a curious start to the NBA offseason, to say the least. From their peculiar NBA draft night plan to their bizarre pursuit of Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson, no one quite knows what New York is going to do next. However, if there’s anything that might be straightforward, it’s […]

Fresh off of a run to the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics aren’t just going to sit back and hope that continuity takes them to the same heights next season. Boston is looking to improve in a very specific way. According to the latest Celtics rumors from Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, Boston is eyeing these […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made the playoffs for just the second time in the last 15 years in the 2021-22 season, with their campaign ultimately coming to an end in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. It was an important step forward for the young core of Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, who have […]

PGA star and four-time major winner Brooks Koepka was outspoken against the rival LIV Golf league earlier this year, then joined several of his peers in bolting for the affluent association. Ahead of the rival league’s second event on Thursday, Koepka was asked about his decision to join LIV Golf. Surprisingly, he said that it […]

The San Diego Padres have managed to compile a 45-30 record with superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. having yet to suit up this season due to a wrist injury he sustained in the offseason. In addition, fellow star and National League MVP candidate Manny Machado has also been sidelined, having sprained his left ankle on […]

Miami Heat free agent power forward P.J. Tucker has drawn the interest of other teams ahead of the NBA’s window for free agency negotiations, which opens on 6 P.M. on Thursday. Tucker, who opted out of his $7.4 million player option last week, has been the apple of the Philadelphia 76ers’ eye. The Sixers even […]

The trajectory of the Brooklyn Nets’ entire offseason changed when Kyrie Irving announced his intention to opt into his 2022-23 player option, thus confirming his return to the team amid rumors of his potential exit. Irving’s decision had a clear domino effect, as superstar teammate Kevin Durant will now remain in Brooklyn as well. The […]

It wouldn’t be a Nick Kyrgios match without something wild or dramatic happening, would it? Kyrgios was involved in a controversial moment during his first-round match at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Not only was the match, which went five sets, entertaining, but the ATP star made a questionable move after securing victory. After the win, Kyrgios […]

The Utah Jazz were dealt a surprising blow when former head coach Quin Snyder stepped down after eight seasons at the helm. However, the organization has settled on Snyder’s successor. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Alternate Governor and CEO Danny Ainge and the Jazz have hired former Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy to […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green is used to the ‘villain treatment’ from opposing fans. Given his outspoken nature and aggressive playing style, Green has often drawn the ire of his opponents and their fans throughout his career. However, even Green had to be surprised when the entire TD Garden crowd was chanting ‘F*** […]

The NBA’s 2022 free agency period figures to be an active one, with the likes of Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine and James Harden potentially available in certain scenarios. While there could ultimately be more movement on the trade market, teams will still look to fill in the gaps on their depth charts through free agent […]

The Orlando Magic entered the NBA Draft’s as the favorites to use the first pick on Auburn’s Jabari Smith. While Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren seemed to also have a shot at hearing his name called first, the consensus belief seemed to be that the Auburn product was headed to Disney World. Then, Duke’s Paolo Banchero made […]

Heading into the 2022 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder were armed with three picks and a chance to really shift their rebuild into high gear. They did just that. With the second pick in the draft, Oklahoma City selected Gonzaga big Chet Holmgren, widely regarded as one of the best players in the draft. […]

The Chicago Bears’ free agency signings this NFL offseason haven’t exactly gotten acclimated to the franchise quite the way new general manager Ryan Poles had hoped. Wide receiver Byron Pringle, who signed with the Bears in March, was arrested in April for reckless driving and driving with a suspended license. On Thursday night, another Bears […]

The 2022 NBA Draft was a night filled with trades and unexpected twists, bringing every fan who was along for the roller coaster ride a jolt of excitement. The trio of Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith went 1-2-3, as largely expected, though Banchero went first- maybe not as expected. Through all the twists […]

The Milwaukee Bucks landed themselves a promising young prospect in MarJon Beauchamp, who they selected with the 24th pick in the NBA Draft. Not only that, but Beauchamp ended up in a location that figures to be great for his development as a player, with stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton beside him on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies executed an NBA Draft night trade involving guard De’Anthony Melton, who was sent to Philly in exchange for the team’s no. 23 pick and guard Danny Green. After the deal, Melton’s former Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant sent out a heartfelt tweet with images of he and Melton with the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have selected Wake Forest forward Jake LaRavia with the No. 19 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after completing a trade to send picks No. 22 and No. 29 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The Timberwolves will land Nos. 22 and 29 in this draft, per source. https://t.co/a3G169rDdS — Adrian […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is here, bringing with it great excitement and anticipation for the beginning of professional basketball careers. This year’s draft has another reason for excitement. History could be made at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Each of the projected top three picks, Auburn’s Jabari Smith, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s […]

After a drama-filled regular season with Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving, why should the offseason be any different? It all started when a report emerged that Irving is seeking a long-term contract while the Nets, understandably, would like a more short-term deal, given the star guard’s unpredictable nature. It turns out that the Nets […]

The Cincinnati Bengals defied all odds in 2021, going from four wins and a last-place finish to winning the AFC North and advancing all the way to the Super Bowl. Led by star quarterback Joe Burrow, the Bengals put the entire AFC on notice with their incredible run. But how will they build on such […]

The Charlotte Hornets appeared to find their successor to James Borrego, agreeing “in principle” to a contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson. Only, Atkinson backed out and decided to return to Golden State as an assistant, citing family reasons. The Hornets, back at square one, are rumored to be considering a pretty shocking […]

The Memphis Grizzlies enjoyed yet another strong season in the 2021-22 campaign, making the postseason for the second consecutive year. Not only that, but the Grizzlies won 50-plus games for the first time since the 2014-15 season. The last time Memphis was this promising, they sported a similarly hard-nosed roster that earned the nickname Grit-N-Grind, […]

History was made Wednesday at the Westminster Dog Show. Normally held at Madison Square Garden, the show was moved to the suburban Lyndhurst estate in 2021 and this year due to the pandemic. However, the event didn’t disappoint. Trumpet the bloodhound emerged victorious in a field of more than 3,000 dogs, becoming the first of […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani never ceases to amaze. On Tuesday night, Ohtani clobbered a pair of three-run home runs, driving in a career-high eight RBI in a loss to the Kansas City Royals. How did the Angels star follow it up? Oh, you know, just a casual, eight-inning shutout with 13 strikeouts on […]

The New York Giants endured their fifth straight losing season in 2021, resulting in the firing of head coach Joe Judge- general manager Dave Gettleman resigned. New York brought in Joe Schoen, who was an executive in the Buffalo Bills front office, to be their new general manager, with Brian Daboll, also arriving from Buffalo, […]

The New York Knicks are entering this year’s offseason after a 37-45 campaign and a last-place finish in their division in 2021. New York followed up securing their first playoff berth since the 2012-13 season with their eighth losing season in the last nine years. And that’s how you flush away any feelings of optimism […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to keep James Harden after their massive blockbuster deal to acquire him at this year’s trade deadline. Reports emerged that the Sixers were angling to sign Harden to a three-year contract, only if he opted out of his $47 million player option for the 2022-23 season. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adrian […]

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder is in some trouble. Snyder’s Commanders have been the subject of an investigation and hearing by Congress over allegations of sexual assault and harassment, which he isn’t attending because of a “Commanders business conflict.” This comes after new allegations arose on Tuesday, in which a woman accused Snyder of asking […]

The Detroit Pistons have endured three straight losing seasons and have made the playoffs twice in the last 13 years. Such ineptitude has the fans longing to see a team with promise. The Pistons took their first big step towards that in last year’s NBA Draft, selecting Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick. Cunningham […]

The Baltimore Ravens and the NFL world woke up to heartbreaking news on Wednesday morning. Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at the age of 26. No cause of death has been released at this time. After the news, Ferguson’s current and former Ravens teammates reacted to the tragic news of his passing, releasing heartfelt […]

LIV Golf has taken the sport by storm recently, scooping up top PGA stars such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, and most recently, Brooks Koepka. Even after a suspension announced by the PGA, the United States Golf Association allowed LIV Golf players to compete in last week’s US Open. That begged the question. […]

The Baltimore Ravens received some tragic news on Wednesday morning. Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at just 26 years old. No cause of death is known at this time. Baltimore released a heartfelt statement via their Twitter account. “He was a kind, respectful young man with a big smile and infectious personality.” We […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was the talk of the NFL this past season, but not for any good reasons. Brown childishly ripped off his jersey and exited a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the New York Jets, seemingly because he was upset with his involvement in the offense, though the version of […]

The Orlando Magic are armed with the no. 1 pick, the 32nd pick, and the 35th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Coming off of a 60-loss season, the Magic have a chance to get a game-changing prospect, a well as a potential diamond in the rough later in the draft. At the top of […]