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On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls listed Matas Buzelis as “questionable” due to illness before taking on the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. However, come Wednesday, Buzelis was all smiles as he took part in shootaround activities in Detroit, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. A sign that certainly bodes well for the Bulls. Meanwhile, […]

On Monday, No. 12 Michigan State came out ready to play and destroyed USC 80-51. However, the game was disrupted when head coach Tom Izzo had former player Paul Davis ejected from the stands for calling out the referees. Later, Izzo said he was “ticked off” by Davis’ actions toward the referees, particularly toward referee […]

Last Saturday, No.19 Iowa men’s basketball pulled off a lopsided 74-61 win over UCLA. Three days later, they failed to capitalize and lost 70-67 to Big Ten rival Minnesota. Afterward, head coach Ben McCollum didn’t beat around the bush when describing Iowa’s performance, per Ethan Petrik of The Courier. “We just didn’t show up,” McCollum […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls and their fans were surprised to see Coby White return early from a recent calf injury. Ultimately, White played only 25 minutes, scored 5 points, and the Bulls lost 115-101 to the Boston Celtics.  On Wednesday, the Bulls will head to Detroit to take on the Pistons. Additionally, White, along […]

Indeed, the Chicago Bulls are a bit lost without Josh Giddey on the floor. He is currently out with a hamstring injury for at least a two-week period. However, the Bulls aren’t leaving that void hollow any longer. On Tuesday, Chicago decided to re-sign Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract. Before the season […]

It was a disappointing year for the Los Angeles Angels as they didn’t make the playoffs. Meanwhile, they are making the usual moves during this offseason, but it appears their slugger, Mike Trout, is off limits for a trade. This season, Trout finished batting .232 with 106 hits, 26 home runs, and 64 RBIs. At […]

On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens announced they were firing head coach John Harbaugh. Shortly thereafter, the organization put forward an official statement confirming the news, per Mike Garafolo of The NFL Network.  Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti wrote the statement.  “Following a comprehensive evaluation of the season and the overall direction of our organization,” the statement […]

Even though the New York Yankees came up short in the playoffs, Aaron Judge was on top of his game. He won his second consecutive AL MVP, and his next gig is the World Baseball Classic in March.  Not only will Judge be playing for Team USA, but he is also the team captain, just […]

Without a doubt, Indiana football is having the season of a lifetime. They are fresh off a dominating win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl and have Oregon waiting in the wings for the CFP semifinal on Friday.  Earlier this season, Indiana pulled off a 30-20 win over Oregon on Oct. 11. Now, it is […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bears will play the game of their lives as they face their rival, the Green Bay Packers, in the NFC Wild Card game. Indeed, it remains to be seen as to how things will unfold, but former Bear Matt Forte isn’t holding back, per the Up & Adams Show. More than […]

On Monday, the defending champion OKC Thunder were shocked when the Charlotte Hornets won 124-97. In the process, the Hornets officially ended the Thunder’s 45-game winning streak over teams with losing records, per ClutchPoints. Afterwards, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave props to the Hornets, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman/Yahoo Sports. “Credit to them,” […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls were thrown for a loop when Coby White was cleared to play against the Boston Celtics. This comes after a recent calf injury that was supposed to sideline him for at least a week. However, he played a limited 25 minutes against the Celtics as the Bulls lost 115-101. White […]

Fresh off winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year, Paige Bueckers is embarking on her first stint in the 3on3 Unrivaled League. The star of the Dallas Wings is, without question, on top of her game with a sidestep three-pointer that went viral on Monday. In her debut with Breeze BC, Bueckers finished with 24 […]

In the history of the San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan is one of their greatest players. To this day, he is still involved with the organization, even if it means supporting a former teammate’s son. Recently, that was the case when Duncan made an appearance at TMI Episcopal High School in San Antonio to watch […]

During Week 15, Patrick Mahomes’ season came to an end with an ACL injury. In the process, the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Afterwards, Mahomes underwent a successful surgery.  On Monday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provided a status report on Mahomes’ recovery post-surgery, per Nate Taylor […]

It’s way too early for the Baltimore Ravens and their fans to think of anything related to the off-season. They are still processing their 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, a loss that culminated in Tyler Loop’s missed 44-yard field goal attempt with no time on the clock.  With that being said, don’t […]

There is no denying the fact that Aaron Judge is the face of the New York Yankees. He is coming off a second consecutive MVP season in which he batted .331 with 179 hits, 53 home runs, and 114 RBIs. In fact, he’s so beloved that he apparently captured votes in New York’s mayoral election […]

Philip Rivers has given the Indianapolis Colts, their fans, and the football an unforgettable story. After retiring in 2020, he made a triumphant return in 2025. The rumor is that Rivers is coming back next season, but not as a player, leading to speculation that he may become a coach. However, Rivers has refuted those […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and their fans can breathe a sigh of relief after they defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 on Sunday. Fortunately for them, Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal with no time on the clock. As a result, the Steelers are in the playoffs. However, had things gone differently with Aaron […]

On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121, but it wasn’t easy. Head coach JJ Reddick is noticing struggles with the Lakers’ offense. The main issue is a lack of communication among the players. One area that really hurt them was ATOs (After Timeout plays). They gave up eight in total, which […]

It’s been a week since Chicago Bulls guard Coby White went out with a calf injury that sidelined him for a week. However, he is coming back sooner than expected. According to the NBA Injury Report, White was listed as “probable” before Monday’s showdown against the Boston Celtics. Then, right before the game, it was […]

The New York Yankees don’t like what they are seeing from the Toronto Blue Jays. On Saturday, the Blue Jays signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a contract for $60 million over four years. While there was no report on the Yankees trying to sign Okamoto, that isn’t stopping fans from expressing their disappointment. “I […]

On Wednesday, Duke football closed out their season with a 42-39 win over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl. As a result, there is bound to be room for promotions for those who helped get them there. On Saturday, Duke’s Director of Football Strategy, Binuk Kodituwakku, was upgraded to general manager, per Peter Thamel of […]

A month ago, Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry said he didn’t want to play Houston again. Fast forward a month, and he may say the same thing about Cal. On Friday, Notre Dame lost 72-71 in a controversial finish. Immediately after the final buzzer, Shrewsberry confronted a referee over a last-second call and was restrained […]

On the second night of 2026, the Chicago Bulls began the new year on the right foot. Not only did they defeat the Orlando Magic 121-114, but they secured a nomination for dunk of the year courtesy of Matas Buzelis.  At the 7:34 minute mark of the second quarter, Buzelis grabbed the ball and emphatically […]

On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls began 2026 by taking on the Orlando Magic at home. In the second quarter, Matas Buzelis added another dimension to his effectiveness as a dunker.  With 7:34 left in the quarter, Buzelis got the ball in transition and, without hesitation, threw it down right in the face of Jalen Suggs, […]

The way the first half of the season unfolded for Coby White isn’t what he or the Chicago Bulls had in mind. At the beginning of the season, White was out with a calf injury. In late December, history repeated itself when White sustained another calf injury on Dec. 29 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ultimately, […]

On Thursday, faithful at Ole Miss got even with now former coach Lane Kiffin. They pulled off a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl. As a result, they will head to the College Football Playoff semifinals to take on Miami in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8. Still, the fans […]

It’s no secret that the PGA and LIV Golf Tours have been at odds. No.2 player Rory McIlroy has previously criticized the LIV Tour. However, while he has been against the tour itself, he is very open to welcoming LIV players onto the PGA Tour, per Golf.com. He specifically mentioned current LIV player Bryson DeChambeau. […]

It’s been one chaotic season for No. 6 Ole Miss football, beginning with the abrupt departure of Lane Kiffin to LSU. However, they have proven themselves a resilient bunch, as on Thursday. They pulled off a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat No.3 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl 39-34—a comeback made possible, in part, by the […]

An improbable season for No. 1 Indiana continues as they defeated Alabama 38-3 to win the Rose Bowl on Thursday. The victory was so extraordinary that it brought out something in head coach Curt Cignetti that few get the chance to see. He was seen smiling as the Hoosiers closed in on victory, according to […]

Over 24 hours, the Chicago Bulls went from being trounced by 35 points by the Minnesota Timberwolves to being the ones doing the trouncing. On Wednesday, the Bulls closed out the calendar year with a convincing 134-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.  A game in which Coby White, Josh Giddey, and Zach Collins were […]

For the first few weeks of the new year, the Chicago Bulls will be without some key players. Among those are Coby White, Josh Giddey, and Zach Collins.  White is out with a right calf strain. Giddey is out with a hamstring injury. Collins is out with a sprained toe. However, Bulls head coach Billy […]

When it comes to sports agency, Rich Paul has rewritten the book. His efforts helped catapult LeBron James into the stratosphere along with many others. In many ways, he helped orchestrate the phenomenon of the Big Three super teams.  The most obvious example was that of LeBron, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh with the Miami […]

Throughout LeBron James’ career, his friend and agent Rich Paul has been at his side. Over the summer, he was instrumental in James signing a $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for another year.  Recently, Paul said that the Lakers weren’t a championship-caliber team despite James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reeves on […]

It’s wild to think that LeBron James is 41. For many, they still view him as that high school superstar from Akron, Ohio, who became an icon for his generation. On Tuesday, the Lakers legend celebrated his birthday by providing counsel he would give to his 18-year-old, per Spectrum SN.  “Just go out, just have […]

For the second consecutive year, Illinois went home with a bowl trophy. On Tuesday, the Illini defeated Tennessee 30-28 in the Music City Bowl after being predicted to lose. A 29-yard field goal by David Olano with no time left on the clock sealed the victory.  It marked the culmination of a run of historic […]

Before he put the Golden State Warriors on the map, Stephen Curry did it first at Davidson College. From 2006-2009, he achieved prominence with his trademark three-point shooting that helped lead Davidson to the Elite Eight in 2008, and he became the NCAA scoring champion in 2009.  As a result, his alma mater has gone […]

Out of all the guys on the New York Knicks, OG Anunoby has stood out not just in terms of talent but also in terms of boastfulness. After the Knicks won the NBA Cup, he said they were a real contender from then on.  He has grown in ways thanks to the mentorship of NBA […]