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Longtime pitcher Justin Verlander is coming off a subpar season with the San Francisco Giants. A sign that the 20-year veteran’s career may be coming to a close. But does he have time for one more go around, this time with the Houston Astros? On Friday, baseball writer Bob Nightengale of USA Today predicted that […]

Unfortunately for Colorado Football fans, their team is out of contention for bowl games. They are 3-7 overall and have an abysmal 1-6 record in the Big 12. Not only that, but the future of the program, and for that matter, Deion Sanders, was thrown for a loop recently. On Thursday, news broke that Athletic […]

Throughout his career, Shaquille O’Neal was a generation-defining player. He was one of the most dominant players of all time and one of the most beloved. Nevertheless, Shaq had one major Achilles’ heel: free throws. Something he himself has acknowledged before. Recently, Shaq explained his belief that it was God’s doing for him to struggle […]

On Wednesday, Stephen Curry quickly silenced the alarm bells about the Golden State Warriors’ state. He helped push them through the San Antonio Spurs with a 125-120 victory. Curry was lights out as he scored 46 points with five assists and five rebounds. In the process, he had a chance to go up against Victor […]

Indeed, the loss in Game 7 of the World Series hit hard for free agent Max Scherzer. Nevertheless, he intends to soldier on. With all the talk about him joining the SF Giants, are the Chicago Cubs in the hunt? On Thursday, Scherzer’s name was floated as a potential pick-up for the Cubs to bolster […]

Presently, MLB is caught in the glare of an investigation into illegal gambling activities. Among those implicated is Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase. On Thursday, Clase was taken into custody at JFK Airport, per David Payne Purdum of ESPN. Also, Clase is expected to answer to investigators on allegations that he had conspired with gamblers […]

The Real Slim Shady is the real deal when it comes to his love for his hometown Detroit Lions. Eminem is there every step of the way, and now he is giving back in a big way. Following in the path of another hip hop legend, Jay-Z, Eminem joined forces with the Lions to choose […]

Currently, the Chicago Bulls are experiencing a four-game losing streak after an unexpected strong start to the season. On Wednesday, they lost to the Detroit Pistons 124-113 on the road. As a result, the Bulls are now 6-5. Nevertheless, Josh Giddey was able to instill an ounce of confidence into the squad, per The Young […]

After a string of big wins, there seemed to be hope that the Chicago Bulls had turned a corner. However, they are now on a four-game losing streak after being defeated 124-113 by the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. After the game, head coach Billy Donovan didn’t sugarcoat it, saying his players can’t afford not to […]

On paper, the Philadelphia Eagles are on top of the world. The defending Super Bowl champions are currently 7-2 and coming off a tight 10-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers. What could be wrong? Well, their WR AJ Brown remains discontent. Recently, Brown expressed his frustrations on a live stream about the team’s state […]

While Caitlin Clark is certainly grabbing the headlines at the Annika Pro-Am Golf tournament, her Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham isn’t too far behind. After Clark hit off the tee, Cunnigham picked up the driver and gave it a swing. In the process, she captured the attention of fans on the fairway. A few older men […]

Caitlin Clark is making headway on the fairway. Currently, she is competing in the LPGA Annika Pro-Am tournament at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. Not only that, but she is playing alongside the best golfers in the world. One of whom, Nelly Korda, heaped praise on Clark and expressed her fortune of playing […]

Of course, everyone knows that Caitlin Clark can shoot the ball from well beyond the three-point line, indeed. At the same time, Clark can also swing a golf club with the same sheer excellence and poise. She is currently competing in the Annika Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, California, as part […]

For nine seasons (2010-2018), Rob Gronkowski gave his all to the New England Patriots. Although he played two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his heart has always been in New England. On Wednesday, Gronkowski made a statement that he will officially retire as a New England Patriot. In the process, NFL reporter Ian Rapoport […]

It’s been two years since Mike Krzyzewski stepped down as the longtime head coach of Duke basketball. Obviously, it is hard for anyone to duplicate what he did, including winning five national championships and raising Duke’s profile. On Tuesday, Duke played Army at West Point. The fact that the Blue Devils won convincingly, 114-59, was […]

Already ten games into the season, and Matas Buzelis is a main attraction for the Chicago Bulls. He brings a particular brand of excitement and energy for a guy aching to make a name for himself in his second season. Now, one of the most dynamic and exciting players of his time is giving Buzelis […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls will take on the Detroit Pistons. However, two of the best players on each side might not be hitting the floor. Josh Giddey and Cade Cunningham are officially listed as questionable on the NBA injury report. Specifically, Giddey is battling an ankle injury sustained during the Bulls’ 128-122 loss to […]

Lately, LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith haven’t been on the best of terms. The Lakers legend and the outspoken media personality continue to take jabs at one another. On Tuesday, Smith continued their feud by weighing in on the Lakers’ current state and what that means for James’ GOAT prospects, per The Ball in […]

Other than Stephen A. Smith, perhaps no other sports media personality has the bombastic gift of gab as Skip Bayless. Much like Smith, he is as polarizing as most politicians, either black or white, with no shades of gray. On Tuesday, Bayless, bregudgionally, made his declaration about who he thinks will win the Super Bowl, […]

The bombshell news that the Dallas Mavericks were firing GM Nico Harrison was as blockbuster as the decision to trade Luka Doncic in February. In many ways, it speaks to the chaos that has engulfed this organization throughout the year. One of those weighing in is rookie Cooper Flagg’s mother, Kelly. On Monday, she retweeted […]

It’s been a hectic 24 hours for the Dallas Mavericks. First, their embattled GM, Nico Harrison, was fired. Then, practice photos of Anthony Davis surfaced, leading some to speculate about whether his bulky physique is muscle or fat. The latter of which has led to speculation from former NBA player-turned-analyst Reggie Miller and sports commentator […]

In October, the WNBA announced that Chicago would host the 2026 All-Star game. In many ways, it threw everyone for a loop, particularly because Chicago had previously hosted the All-Star game in 2022. Now, answers are being provided on what led to this decision, per Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports. It turns out, the […]

One year before the FIFA World Cup commences, the future remains up in the air for Cristiano Ronaldo. On Tuesday, the 40-year-old superstar from Portugal was candid about potential retirement plans, per The Associated Press/The Score. First and foremost, there is no doubt that Ronaldo will represent Portugal on the world stage in what will […]

” When it comes to the Los Angeles Clippers, there is no other way to get around it. Things are not going well as they are off to a 3-7 start to the season. On Monday, the Clippers came up short against the Atlanta Hawks 105-102. Afterward, James Harden, who had a triple-double of 35 […]

There is no doubt the Chicago Bulls are hurting after losing to the San Antonio Spurs 121-117 on Monday. The explanation point came when Victor Wembanyama hit back-to-back three-pointers in the remaining minute of the fourth quarter. In retrospect, during the late stages of the game, something became clear. The Bulls’ second-year guard, Matas Buzelis, […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls suffered a heartbreaking 121-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. It was Victor Wembanyama who rose to the occasion with a pair of back-to-back three-pointers in the final minute of the fourth quarter. In the process, the Bulls lost their third consecutive game and are now 6-4. However, the Bulls […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls seemed on the cusp of victory against the San Antonio Spurs, until the one and only Victor Wembanyama put a dagger in the hearts of the Bulls and their fans with back-to-back three-pointers in the final seconds. As a result, the Spurs defeated the Bulls 121-117. Also, the guy Wemby […]

It was quite a night for Victor Wembanyama. On Monday, the San Antonio Spurs’ face achieved a few remarkable things against the Chicago Bulls. First, he achieved his 95th straight game with a block. Then, with the game on the line, he rose to the occasion as only a superstar can. In the fourth quarter, […]

When the Chicago Bulls acquired Tre Jones in a trade from the San Antonio Spurs, it was for a specific reason. The guy can do it all and without any ounce of intimidation.  On Monday, that was on full display during the Bulls game against his former team as he found himself going up against […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls were dealt a blow. Josh Giddey, who injured his ankle against the Cleveland Cavaliers, will be listed as out for the game against the San Antonio Spurs, per Will Gottlieb of CHGO Bulls.  On Saturday, Giddey hurt his ankle as a result of a massive crossover by De’Andre Hunter that […]

Through the first nine games, the Chicago Bulls have won six games without their top scorer, Coby White. Since the preseason, White has been out with a calf injury that he sustained in August.  Recently, head coach Billy Donovan hinted that White’s return is approaching within weeks. On Monday, a signal that White’s return is […]

On Saturday, Indiana football experienced the thrill of victory while Penn State endured the agony of defeat. They squeaked by with a 27-24 win and remain undefeated at 10-0, ranked No. 2 in the nation. After the victory, head coach Curt Cignetti got so caught up with emotion that he now explains why, per Zach […]

On Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers gave the Detroit Pistons a run for their money. However, they came up short 111-108. Naturally, they would be despondent in defeat, and some were likely to be. However, big man Andre Drummond was able to pick things up during the post-game press conference, per @MrBuckBuck. He was joined by […]

There is no question that the Chicago Bulls starting guard Josh Giddey will never live down being crossed up by a pair of Cavaliers. Specifically, De’Andre Hunter’s crossover move was vicious, so much so that Giddey literally injured his right ankle. On Monday, the Bulls officially listed Giddey as questionable to play against the San […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Bears braved the cold and defeated the New York Giants 24-20. In the process, they are now standing at 6-3 to tie with the Detroit Tigers for second in the NFC North. Among the thousands in attendance at Soldier Field was Simone Biles, watching her husband, Jonathan Owens. For her, it […]

Currently, Indiana Football is ranked No.2 in the country and has a 9-0 record. That is attributable to many things, but it all starts with head coach Curt Cignetti. On Saturday, Cignetti provided insight into his state of mind and how he approaches the game, per Fox College Football. Essentially, he says that nothing stands […]

On Friday, the Chicago Bulls got all of Giannis Antetokounmpo and then some, ask Ayo Dosunmu. As a result, the Bulls lost 126-110 for their second loss of the season. In the process, Giannis came away with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists. Afterward, Matas Buzelis took time out to discuss what it will take […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is still reeling from his house catching fire. Still, he handled it with such poise. Something that absolutely amazed Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. “You would have never known that anything tragic had happened today. He took it like a regular day.” “You would have never known anything tragic […]

There is no getting around the fact that the Toronto Blue Jays and their fans are hurting. After all, they are coming off a tough seven-game loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.  However, their powerful slugger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was right there to pick everybody up and focus on the positive. […]