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The Minnesota Timberwolves had the physicality to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 104-103 on Sunday. However, Rudy Gobert took it up a notch, and it has cost him. After Sunday, he now has six flagrant fouls to his name. His sixth came when he got right into Victor Wembanyama’s face as he was going up […]

On Sunday, the New England Patriots came out on top against the LA Chargers 16-3 in the AFC Wild Card game. As a result, they are headed to the Divisional Round on Jan. 18. Afterward, defensive tackle Milton Williams, whose game-stealing sack stole the show, described the mentality it took to get the Patriots back […]

After being postponed against the Miami Heat, the Chicago Bulls came back with a vengeance to defeat the Anthony Davis-less Dallas Mavericks 125-107. Although they were overshadowed by the Bears/Packers NFC Wild Card game across town, the Bulls came ready to play.  That was especially true of Coby White. Fresh off a recent calf injury […]

On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks were first without Anthony Davis due to injury as they faced the Chicago Bulls. Then, not even halfway through the first quarter, they were without head coach Jason Kidd.  At the 5:44 mark, Kidd emphatically received an ejection from the game after receiving double technical calls, per Grant Afseth of […]

Prior to the Chicago Bulls taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Billy Donovan spoke to the press. During that time, he spoke highly of the Mavericks explosive rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who’s leading the Western Conference All-Star voting.  In summary, Donovan credited Flagg as the type of player who is a complete offensive weapon—in […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan spoke about the team’s injury problems before taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Even as the bulk of the roster has been hobbled at some point, Donovan stays optimistic about the prospect of his team’s health and being whole again. “I’m hopeful that we can get whole at […]

The Chicago Bulls will be back in action on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. This was two days after their scheduled game against the Heat was postponed due to court issues. Fortunately for Jalen Smith, he got another day off to get back into form after battling a recent concussion. During shootaround, Smith got some […]

Earlier this week, the Colorado Rockets signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million contract. However, he is expected not just to be confined to the mound. On Saturday, it was reported that Lorezen may be heading up to the plate to get some swings in, per  Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 105-101, Giannis Antetokounmpo received a special gift from the one and only LeBron James. “I got his jersey tonight” Giannis said. “I got his jersey tonight.” Giannis has the utmost respect for LeBron. pic.twitter.com/woRFIJe1vD — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 10, 2026 Altogether, Giannis scored 21 points, […]

Alabama football is coming off a blowout 38-3 loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl. Also, the program doesn’t have the same aura surrounding it without Nick Saban as the head coach and anticipation of dominance. However, that hasn’t demoralized sophomore redshirt QB Austin Mack. On Friday, it was reported that Mack had resigned from […]

In December, pitcher Zak Kent was acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals after being waived by the Cleveland Guardians. On Friday, the Cardinals let him slip from their fingers as he was taken by the Texas Rangers in a waiver claim, per Rangers PR.  As a result, the Rangers now have 40 players on their […]

Lately, the word on the street is that the Chicago Bulls are interested in acquiring Zion Williamson before the NBA Trade Deadline. At this point, everything is purely speculation with the trade deadline scheduled for Feb. 5.  In other words, nothing will be official until after the trade deadline. However, a viral clip seems to […]

On Thursday, the scheduled game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat was postponed due to a condensation issue at the United Center. However, that is not impeding on the Chicago Blackhawks game against the Washington Capitals on Friday.  On Friday, it was confirmed that the Blackhawks intend to skate around before the game, per […]

On Thursday, No. 6 Ole Miss was in for a rude awakening when they lost to No. 10 Miami 31-27 in the College Football Semifinal. As a result, an SEC team will not be represented in the national title game for the third straight season.  Furthermore, it marked the most extended absence of an SEC […]

The fire is still burning for No. 16 Illinois men’s basketball. On Thursday, the Illini dominated Rutgers, 81-55. Nobody was more pleased than head coach Brad Underwood with the result. After the game, Underwood expressed absolute pleasure at how his team has performed as of late, per Fox College Hoops.  “It’s a coach’s dream,” he […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching on February 5. One of the players who has been floated as a potential trade target is Chicago Bulls guard Coby White. This year, White is finishing out the final year of his three-year, $36 million deal he signed with Chicago in 2023. So far, White has been […]

The future remains uncertain for Bo Bichette. But the New York Yankees are becoming increasingly interested in him. On Thursday, it was reported that the Yankees are intensifying their efforts to acquire the free agent infielder, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Additionally, this comes at a time when the Yankees appear to […]

It’s been a difficult season for Chicago Bulls guard Coby White. He has had to endure a calf injury both at the beginning of the year and towards the end of December. On Wednesday, he did not play during the Bulls’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons, in which Chicago lost 108-93. However, White was removed […]

Any NBA aficionado knows that Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan have a longstanding beef. It goes all the way back to the mid-1980s, when Jordan arrived in Thomas’ hometown of Chicago, and Thomas was with Detroit. Since then, they had their battles, and that bitterness lingers to this day. Recently, Thomas made his case for […]

There’s no question that Indiana football wouldn’t be where it is now without head coach Curt Cignetti. He’s turned the program around into a strong contender for a national championship. And he has done so by being 100% stoic, or so we thought. It turns out that Cignetti, with real reluctance, admits that he does […]

Perhaps, just perhaps, Draymond Green’s mother willed the Golden State Warriors to victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, 120-113. However, the struggle remains real for the veteran-laden squad with turnovers. Even though they won, the Warriors turned the ball over nine times. They are averaging 15.2 turnovers per game. After the game, Green told […]

Lately, there has been buzz around the NBA.  The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to acquire Coby White from the Chicago Bulls in a trade. However, ESPN has another idea up its sleeve: a trade proposal that doesn’t involve White. According to NBA insiders, the deal would be between the Timberwolves and Bulls. However, it involves […]

Objectively speaking, Shedeur Sanders’ rookie season with the Cleveland Browns wasn’t exactly standout. However, whatever the numbers on the field said pales in comparison to his suburban home being burglarized in November.  On Wednesday, the Medina County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio officially announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with the burglary, per Daniel […]

On Saturday, the Green Bay Packers will face their great rival, the Chicago Bears, in the NFC Wild Card game at Soldier Field in Chicago. Obviously, much is at stake, not the least of which is bragging rights amongst the two arch enemies.  Without question, the apprehensions for this contest are heightened, and that is […]

On Sunday, the New England Patriots will face the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card game. For New Englanders, it is a much-welcomed return after finishing 4-13 the previous season and in last place in the AFC East.  Even though he doesn’t have playoff experience, QB Drake Maye knows what it will take […]

Lately, Chicago Bulls guard Coby White has been the subject of trade rumors. Among the teams that have expressed interest are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, it appears the Los Angeles Clippers are part of a litany of West Coast teams looking to acquire White, per Brett Siegel of […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls will be at home playing against the Dallas Mavericks. At the same time, the Chicago Bears will be playing against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card game just across town. How does this happen? Well, it isn’t really a good thing for Bulls’ guard Ayo Dosunmu, who […]

On Tuesday, Georgetown lost to DePaul 56-50. It was the Hoyas’ fourth consecutive loss to the Blue Demons. One of those losses was in the Big East Tournament last March, 71-67. The end result was that the Georgetown offense didn’t produce, which is putting it mildly. In the second half alone, Georgetown shot only 1-for-23 […]

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,” […]