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The Chicago Bulls welcomed the defending champion OKC Thunder on Tuesday night. They were looking to repeat victory after a much-needed win last Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Additionally, the Bulls were looking to the likes of Matas Buzelis to get them to victory. However, in the third quarter, Buzelis had to be taken out […]

The Chicago Bulls finally got the monkey off their back after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, after going through February without winning a game. On Tuesday, the Bulls took on the defending champion OKC Thunder. Nevertheless, Chicago was without Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons, Patrick Williams, and Jalen Smith due to injury. Ivey is out with left […]

The Boston Red Sox are set to begin the 2026 season with Carlos Narvaez as the starting catcher. He is looking to bounce back from enduring a knee injury towards the end of last season. On Monday, Narvaez sat out for the Red Sox against the Toronto Blue Jays, in which the Red Sox won […]

In recent memory, many have been quick to compare Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green to NBA legend Dennis Rodman. This is due to their aggressive on-court play and their controversial off-court antics and statements. Rodman himself once said that Green is the only player in the NBA who reminds him of him. However, […]

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Coby White is back on the injury report, listed as out due to a calf problem. White has been a catalyst off the bench for the Hornets since arriving in Charlotte by way of the Chicago Bulls. Here is everything we know about Coby […]

Last season, Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn was denied honors for his defensive efforts. However, this season his efforts are being rewarded by teammates Kawhi Leonard and Darisu Garland. Leonard, in particular, is campaigning for Dunn to be named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, per Clippers beat writer Joey Linn. “He’s been great […]

No. 1 Duke Basketball is in good hands with freshman Cameron Boozer. Although he scratched his arm during the game against N.C. State on Monday, Boozer managed to deliver once again. He scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Duke trounced N.C. State 93-64. In the process, Boozer matched a record set by Zach […]

Unrivaled is continuing draw thousands in. After setting a record of 21,490 fans in Philadelphia at the end of January, Unrivaled kept it going. On Monday, the semifinals drew a sellout crowd of 18,261 fans to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, home of the New York Liberty, per Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports. Unrivaled announces […]

Even though he is no longer coaching, Mike Krzyzewski is still keeping tabs on college basketball. On Monday, Coach K was asked about his feelings about expanding March Madness, per The Field of 68. Safe to say that Coach K is by no means a fan of that concept. “That’s a big mistake… You don’t mess […]

The World Baseball Classic is set to begin in three days. Meanwhile, Team USA is looking to bolster its chances at winning given it star-laden roster. On Monday, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa emphatically said that his team is, without a doubt, a “Dream Team” when asked, per MLB Network. The question was posed to […]

Although WNBA players are still negotiating a new CBA, Caitlin Clark is working on her game. She is setting her sights on her third season with the Indiana Fever. Plus, looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued sophomore campaign that cut her season short. On Monday, Clark was back in the gym getting shots up, […]

Former NBA player John Wall is still very much connected to the game in every which way imaginable. That is especially the case when keeping track of his alma mater, Kentucky. On Monday, Wall provided a candid assessment of the state of affairs regarding Kentucky’s chances of winning a national title, per Yahoo Sports Daily. […]

It seems like the Boston Celtics are on the cusp of seeing Jayson Tatum make his return from an Achilles tear during the playoffs last year. One veteran basketball writer, Marc Stein, believes in a “conspiracy theory” about when and why Tatum will be returning, per The Stein Report on Substack. Essentially, Tatum will look […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are, without question, world-beaters heading into this season. They are coming off a win in their second consecutive World Series, and many of their core players are still intact. Among those is infielder Mookie Betts. On Sunday, Betts made his debut in Spring Training. He went 0-for-2 and scored one run […]

Throughout his career, Shaquille O’Neal was mocked for his free-throw abilities. Fast forward to today, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo seems to be relating to the Diseal in that realm. Recently, DiVincenzo said, “I shoot free throws like Shaq” while talking with teammates on the bench. Naturally, Shaq didn’t take a liking to that as […]

On Sunday, Tyler Reddick made NASCAR history by becoming the first driver since 1949 to win the first three races of the season. It came at Circuit of the Americas in the DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix. Right there beside him was his car owner, Michael Jordan. Jordan certainly knows a thing or two about three-peats. […]

On Saturday, No. 7 Florida basketball took on No. 20 Arkansas in its second-to-last home game of the regular season. At the same time, they are looking to get back into the fold amid some inconsistency that calls into question their ability to repeat as national champions. Additionally, their top scorer, Thomas Haugh, was battling […]

The Chicago Bulls are in a real state of limbo. They are in the middle of an 11-game losing streak, including going through February without a win. Additionally, they are still coming to terms with a new roster following seven big trades. Recently, head coach Billy Donovan shared publicly what the front office told him […]

A handful of players on the Atlanta Braves will take part in the World Baseball Classic. Among them are Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuna Jr. will be representing Team Venezuela, and Albies will be playing for The Netherlands. Both released a video of them trading barbs before the tournament began at Braves’ training […]

On Friday, Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies. He remains out due to a foot sprain. Though he isn’t in uniform, Flagg has remained active in a different way, per Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban. Head coach Jason Kidd went into detail about the extent […]

On Friday, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Denver Nuggets. A much hyped matchup between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. During the game, tensions rose between the two superstars. As SGA was pushing the ball and guarded by Jokic, SGA was seen throwing the ball at Jokic, per ClutchPoints. As a result, […]

The New York Yankees are finally getting something out of star prospect George Lombard Jr., a young player who has been waiting for his opportunity for a year. On Friday, Lombard did his part when he secured a two-RBI single in the bottom of the first with the Yankees leading 2-0. Ultimately, the Yankees came […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for a season in which they will look to win a third straight World Series. A season in which they are expected to dominate. One of their top pitchers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, is looking secure an NL Cy Young Award. On Friday, Yamamoto put on a great showing in […]

No. 21 Miami (OH) basketball is having a season of historic proportions. They are off to a 28-0 start and are on the cusp of potentially securing a No.1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Their success has rewarded them with $242 million in funding for a new basketball stadium, per Front Office Sports.  Not only […]

There’s just no getting around it. It is the worst of times for the Chicago Bulls. On Thursday, they finished February without a win, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112. The Bulls’ losing streak is at 11, and they are five games shy of the franchise record of 16 set in 2001. On Friday, […]

Undoubtedly, Fernando Mendoza’s brilliance propelled Indiana football to an improbable undefeated season and a national championship. In the process, he came away with the Heisman Trophy. One of the people he found inspiration from was Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, per Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Essentially, Mendoza credited Williams for coming back from early-season losses […]

Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey is making a name for himself at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. On Thursday, Bailey managed to etch his name among some of the best prospects in the 40-yard dash, per Next Gen Stats. He ultimately achieved the third-fastest speed of 22.91 mph over the last three years. Also, his […]

It was Megan Keller’s heroics that led the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team to win the gold medal at the Milan Olympics. She scored the winning goal in overtime over Canada. Now that she has some breathing room, Keller celebrated the moment as a “dream come true”, per Tom Carroll of WEEI. Keller recalled her childhood […]

On Thursday, the New York Yankees announced that they were retiring the No.52 of Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia. However, one prominent New York radio host takes somewhat of an umbridge. Craig Carton of WFAN Sports Radio asked why Alex Rodriguez’s No. 13 hasn’t been retired. “If CC Sabathia has his number retired and […]

The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, beginning on Mar. 5. One of those slated to play for Team USA is Nolan McLean of the New York Mets. He is coming off a stellar spring training start that has named him a potential Cy Young Award candidate. On Thursday, McLean laid out his […]

The U.S. Women’s Hockey Team is relishing in their historic gold medal win at the 2026 Olympics. One of those players who was instrumental in leading them to victory was Laila Edwards of the University of Wisconsin. Edwards made history by becoming the first black woman to represent the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team. On Thursday, […]

It’s the hard knock life for the Chicago Bulls. They are in the midst of a 10-game losing streak, the longest in seven years. At the same time, tanking accusations are being leveled against the Bulls to secure a higher ranking in the NBA Draft Lottery. However, Matas Buzelis emphatically denied those claims, per Joel […]

Things are looking really good for No.21 Miami (OH) basketball. They are in the midst of one of their best seasons in program history, remaining unbeaten. On Tuesday, Miami (OH) notched its 28th win of the season, 74-64 over Eastern Michigan. As a result, the Redhawks are in a prime position to secure a No.1 […]

Things are picking up for right-handed pitcher Cam Schlittler. The New York Yankees and their fans have heaped praise on Schlittler for working his way back into the rotation. This was after he was benched for two weeks due to back inflammation. On Thursday, manager Aaron Boone provided a status report on Schlitter, per Greg […]

No.10 Illinois basketball is coming off a hard 95-94 OT loss to UCLA. A game in which freshman guard Keaton Wagler had to be taken out due to a shoulder injury. Recently, head coach Brad Underwood came to Wagler’s defense amid critics who question his skill based on physical attributes, per Adam Rittenburg of ESPN. […]

The U.S. Women’s Hockey Team is on cloud nine after winning the gold medal at the 2026 Olympics in Milan. It is their third gold medal since 1998. However, a phone call from President Donald Trump to the Men’s Team after their gold medal win puzzled many. In the call, Trump invited the Men’s Team to […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of spring training with their sights set on resolve. Infielder Dansby Swanson is hoping to give fans a glimmer of hope after an early exit in the NLDS to the Milwaukee Brewers. At the same time, Swanson is setting his sights beyond the upcoming season. Recently, Swanson discussed […]

One of the highlights of the 2026 Winter Olympics was Jack Hughes scoring the overtime goal to give the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team the gold medal. Since then, the team has been on a whirlwind, with Hughes front and center. On Wednesday, Hughes provided testimony before a New Jersey Devils game against the Buffalo Sabres, […]

The Chicago Bulls lost their 10th straight game on Tuesday to the Charlotte Hornets 131-99. They still have not won a single game this month. Nevertheless, Matas Buzelis came through with a season-high 32 points. However, to hear him tell it, that doesn’t matter as much as winning games, per K.C. Johnson of The Chicago […]