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If only Charles Dickens could have written a novel that described the best of times and the worst of times. That would be the premise for discussing the Chicago Bears’ turnaround success.  Last year, they were in a state of despair, with a last-place5-12 record in the previous place, combined with the firing of then-head […]

The future of Bryce Harper hangs in the balance amid rumors of the Philadelphia Phillies trading him. But one thing is now sure: he will be representing his country on the world stage. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Harper will be playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March, per Bob […]

On Monday, No. 20 Illinois basketball dominated its way to a 43-point victory over Missouri in the annual Braggin’ Rights game. In the process, they secure a much-coveted trophy.  It was big man Tomislav Ivisic who received the trophy, and as he and his teammates celebrated, they asked him to break it, per Jeremy Werner […]

One week after suffering a heartbreaking loss to Nebraska, No. 20 Illinois bounced back big time. On Monday, they came out and dominated Missouri 91-48, a 43-point win.  In the process, Illinois etched its place into Braggin’ Rights history, per Carson Gaurdie of ABC News Channel 20. It turned out to be the series’s most […]

Undoubtedly, Victor Wembanyama has been on a tear, and the San Antonio Spurs are the second-best team in the West. However, as great as Wemby is, he is only human.  On Tuesday, he appeared on the NBA Injury Report right before the Spurs take on the defending champion OKC Thunder. Wemby was listed as questionable […]

Lately, the Seattle Mariners have apparently been looking to acquire Ketel Marte in a trade. However, there is at least one reason why they would be reluctant to move forward with the trade.  On Monday, it was reported that the Mariners are banking on 22-year-old infielder Cole Young, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of […]

It was a good thing that the Cleveland Cavaliers had Donovan Mitchell in their lineup. On Monday against the Charlotte Hornets, Mitchell left fans with a memory they surely won’t forget.  With the clock ticking in the first half, Mitchelled chucked up a three from the logo and banked it in, per ClutchPoints. In the […]

The year 2025 will go down in history as the year sports betting became scandalized. Not that that didn’t happen before, because it did, but this year upped the ante on so many levels. First, it began with Chanuncy Billups and Terry Rozier of the NBA, who were indicted on federal charges of illegal gambling […]

At the moment, Rick Carlisle has his hands full. On one hand, he is the head coach for the Indiana Pacers. Then, on the other hand, he is president of the NBA Coaches Association. That is, until next year. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Carlisle will step down as president of the Coaches Association, […]

Everyone knew that Kobe Bryant had a way of doing things and expected others to live up to it. That especially applied to his teammates on the Lakers. One of those was former player Samaki Walker. Recently, Walker came forward to share a story about the time when Kobe sucker punched him, per Byron Scott’s […]

Over the last several days, the Chicago White Sox worked diligently to secure Japan’s Munetaka Murakami. It worked to perfection as they signed Murakami to a $34 million contract. On Monday, Mune was front and center for his first official press conference and, in the process, garnered a few laughs. When thanking the White Sox […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 152-150 in the highest-scoring game of the NBA season thus far, with 302 points. However, while a win is a win, it wasn’t satisfying enough for Bulls’ head coach Billy Donovan. After the game, Donovan was very plain when critiquing the defense for giving up 150 points, per […]

In the same way the snow piles up during the winter, the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks piled up the points. On Sunday, they combined for 302 points with the Bulls winning 152-150. It marked Chicago’s third straight victory and put them at 13-15. After the game, Matas Buzelis was astounded just from the first […]

The New York Knicks wouldn’t be where they are without Jalen Brunson. On Sunday, he tied the great Bernard King for the most 45+ point games in history. His exploits have made the Knicks a perennial contender, as evidenced by the Knicks winning the NBA Cup Tournament. Brunson was named the MVP. However, despite being […]

The firing of Chase Blackburn as the LA Rams’ special teams coordinator didn’t come without evidence. One of those to point that out was returner Rashid Shaheed of the Seattle Seahawks. On Thursday, the Seahawks defeated the Rams 38-37 in OT. During that game, Shaheed scored a touchdown on a punt return around the eight-minute […]

There is a way to win, and then there is a way to win. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope expects specific standards from his players. On Saturday, it was evident that Pope felt his players didn’t live up to those standards, even though they defeated No. 22 St. John’s 78-66, per CBS Sports. With three […]

For the last three years, Stuart Fairchild has been a baseball journeyman. He’s played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and now the Cleveland Guardians. On Saturday, the young outfielder was signed to a minor league deal with a non-roster invite to spring training, per Tim Stebbins of […]

Indeed, the WNBA is at a crossroads with the ongoing CBA negotiations. The players are on one side advocating for an equal share of the revenue. Meanwhile, the league, led by commissioner Cathy Engelbert, is offering a salary increase, but not enough of the revenue share. As of now, negotiations remain alive and well. However, […]

Like all other teams, the Golden State Warriors are looking at their trade options. But they are really honing in on snatching up a big man. According to Chris Haynes of NBA TV, Daniel Gafford, Nic Claxton, and Robert Williams III are on the short list. “The Warriors are buyers… they are looking for size […]

Things may be picking up for the Chicago Bulls. On Friday, they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second consecutive game, 136-125. This comes two days after winning 127-111 at home. Afterward, veteran center Nikola Vucevic liked what he saw and what he’s been seeing, per Sam Smith of NBA.com. In essence, he is seeing […]

On Friday, Oklahoma took on Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff. In the process, history was made courtesy of kicker Tate Sandell. Sandell, a junior from Texas, managed to equal a college football record with eight field goals of 50+ yards, per Chris Vannini of The Athletic. As a result, he […]

In only his second season with the Chicago Bulls, Matas Buzelis knows how to bring the thrills, in the same vein as his idol, Tracy McGrady. On Friday, he followed suit against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the first quarter, Buzelis slammed it home during a fast break run, per Bulls Nation. With the Cavs leading […]

In the case of Mississippi State football, you win some, you lose some. Recently, they parted ways with defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler, a loss. Then, the Bulldogs signed former coach and DC Zach Arnett to fill the void, a win.  However, the Bulldogs racked up another L. On Friday, OL Brennan Smith announced his intentions […]

It has been quite a year for Ailjah Arenas of USC. First, he survived a near-fatal car accident in May. Then, Arenas underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus that sidelined him for this season.  However, on Friday, Arenas was cleared to practice for USC, per Andy Katz of the NCAA.  First day back at […]

Now that the New York Yankees secured Amed Rosario’s services for another year, he’s got his work ahead of him. According to manager Aaron Boone, the utility player is looking to transition to first base, per Gary Phillips of The New York Daily News.  All in an effort to expand his versatility. Beforehand, Rosario was an […]

In November, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase was indicted by federal prosecutors in the MLB betting scandal. Later, he was arrested at JFK Airport.  Now, details are emerging to explain why Clase was reprimanded before his alleged involvement was known, per Evan Drellich and Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Clase had used his personal cell […]

During this offseason, the New York Mets have been making moves. That is especially true with the rival Yankees. Recently, pitchers Luke Weaver and Devin Williams were traded from the Yankees to the Mets. On Friday, the Mets did one better by snatching up a Yankees’ high school prospect, Wandy Asigen, per Francys Romero. Asigen, […]

Without question, Jaylen Brown knows how to bring the heat. Just ask Isiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons. So when examining the NBA landscape, Brown knows what he likes and what he doesn’t. As a result, he doesn’t mind calling out some other big names to make his point. During a recent livestream with DDG, […]

Just two days ago, Tre Jones was given the credit for helping the Chicago Bulls defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-111. He pulled in a double-double of 11 points and 11 assists in what was a much-needed win for Chicago. Two days later, Jones’ status is in doubt for the road rematch against Cleveland on Friday, […]

In Charlotte, North Carolina, it’s raining threes, hallelujah! On Thursday, the Charlotte Hornets were all razzle-dazzle going up against the Atlanta Hawks.  In the process, they were chucking the Ball up from beyond the arc so much, and it was going in so much. Altogether, they made history by becoming the first NBA team to […]

No. 8 Oklahoma is preparing to take on No.9 Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoffs on Friday. At the same time, they are wrestling with injuries to notable players.  Among those is starting QB John Mateer, who is battling a thumb injury. Additionally, their starting center, Jake Maikkula, has been downgraded […]

It still is a mystery what the future holdsholds for Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, fans of the Milwaukee Bucks are clamoring for answers. On Thursday, Giannis told reporters that his focus was on the game, not trade rumors, per Lily Zhao of Fox 6 Now.  “I personally have not had the conversation with the Bucks. I’m […]

On Thursday, the NASCAR world endured a heartbreaking tragedy involving one of its own. It was confirmed that former driver Greg Biffle and his family all perished in a tragic plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina, per ESPN.  In addition to Biffle, his wife, Christina, daughter Emma, and son Ryder died. Also, Craig Wadsworth, as […]

Things are really beginning to heat up in the WNBA. The ongoing CBA negotiations appear to have reached a breaking point. On Thursday, the WNBPA released an official statement authorizing a player’s strike, per Khristina Williams of In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams. Altogether, 93% of players participated in the vote, and 98% […]

Last week, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-handed pitcher Dustin May from the Boston Red Sox. While in Beantown, May donned the No.85 on the mound. However, he will not have the opportunity to wear that number in St. Louis. The reason? That number is already retired. During an introductory press conference, May learned of […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls secured a much-needed 127-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. A night in which Josh Giddey etched his name into the same sentence as Michael Jordan. Aside from Giddey’s sixth triple-double (23 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists), there was one other player who caught the eye of head coach Billy Donovan. […]

The holiday spirit was in full swing at the United Center on Wednesday as the Chicago Bulls took on the Cleveland Cavaliers. One Bull in particular, Isaac Okoro, was definitely in the spirit of the season, playing against his former team.  During a break, Okoro was sitting on the bench. Then, he was seen singing […]

On Tuesday, Ayo Dosunmu hoped to be on the floor for the Chicago Bulls’ showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, on Wednesday, Dosunmu was a no-show due to a thumb injury.  Before the game, head coach Billy Donovan announced that Dosunmu was out. Nevertheless, he didn’t hit the panic button over Dosunumu being out for […]

The bad blood between the New York Yankees and New York Mets is best left unspoken. So when Luke Weaver agrees to a $22 million deal to go from the Bronx to Queens, that can feel like a betrayal. Ultimately, the deal will be for two years, per Joel Sherman of The New York Post. […]