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The news that Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello is out of a job shook up the WNBA. Especially since she is almost one year past the Liberty winning their first championship. Among those shocked is the Aces’ head coach and former Liberty player Becky Hammon. On Tuesday, Hammon unleashed praise on Brondello for her coaching […]

Undoubtedly, Scottie Scheffler is locked into the Ryder Cup. He is coming off a major win at the Procore Championship and recently tied Jack Nicklaus with his 14th consecutive top-10 finish. On Tuesday, Scheffler took time out to shout out fellow American Bryson DeChambeau, per Golf Digest. In the lead-up to the Ryder Cup, Scheffler […]

Pressure is being brought to bear on Zion Williamson in the lead-up to the season. The New Orleans Pelicans veteran is expected to be accountable this year to remain in good shape and standing. At the same time, there is a plethora of doubters as to whether Williamson and the Pelicans can remain healthy. It […]

Currently, the Indiana Fever are trying to upset the Las Vegas Aces. At the same time, Sophie Cunningham is enduring a grueling rehab from her ACL injury. In the meantime, she is making time to assess what her role is on the Fever and she has come to a startling realization. Essentially, Cunningham believes it […]

Undoubtedly, Cooper Flagg is being hyped up as one of the greats in the making. Nevertheless, ESPN appears to be following Public Enemy’s advice by not believing the hype. Among ESPN’s 100 top players, Flagg made the list at 52, but didn’t crack the top 50. Overall, Flagg is being assessed as bearing the weight […]

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey can start the season with a clear conscience after agreeing to a $100 million contract for four years. Despite the dollar amount, ESPN appears to not think too highly of Giddey. On Tuesday, ESPN officially released its NBA rankings of the 100 best players, and Giddey was not there, per […]

The Chicago Bears are fresh off their first win of the season over the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. A significant reason for that victory was the performance of QB Caleb Williams. Altogether, he finished the game completing 19 of 28 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns. Additionally, Williams achieved a career-high passing rate of 142.6. […]

Back in August, Keegan Bradley was on the verge of not being named Ryder Cup captain for Team USA. However, he was given the honor and is using his personal story to fuel the fire for the Americans, despite not being a playing captain. As a result, Bradley will not be hitting the fairways at […]

On Sunday, Ben Johnson secured his first win as the Chicago Bears head coach. Ultimately, the Bears played their best football thus far and came away on top by a score of 31-14. A massive relief after back-to-back losses that called into question whether the Bears were actually turning a new leaf. This weekend, Chicago […]

On Sunday, there were plenty of takeaways from the Chicago Bears defeating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Among those was the dominating performance of QB Caleb Williams. Another notable aspect is that it was Ben Johnson’s first win as Bears head coach. But one of the plays that generated attention was when Bears’ CB Tyrique Stevenson […]

From the start of the season, there is a prominent fixture at North Carolina football games. It is none other than Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, being there to show support. One of those who doesn’t like it is former NFL coach Jon Gruden. On Monday, Gruden expressed his dismissiveness towards Hudson being on the […]

Though he plays for the Rams, DL Aaron Donald is still in contact with the University of Pittsburgh. In 2019, he gave a hefty seven-figure donation to the university. All in an effort to help bolster recruitment, renovate facilities, and student-athlete development. On Monday, it was confirmed that Donald will be making his return to […]

The anticipation for the union between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift is beyond palpable. Plus, there is anticipation as to when Swift will attend a Chiefs game this year after the engagement that broke the internet. One of those getting in on the action is “Primetime” himself, Deion Sanders. On Monday, Sanders appeared on the […]

Seattle Storm veteran Nneka Ogwumike continues to etch her place in history. On Monday, she added another dimension to her legacy by winning her 4th Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, per Khristina Williams of In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams. Additionally, Ogwumike is the only player in WNBA history to win the award four […]

On Friday, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw partially called it quits after finishing his final regular-season start. This comes after he announced he will be retiring after the end of this season, following a nearly 20-year career with the Dodgers. The Dodgers defeated the SF Giants 6-3. A game in which Kershaw finished with six strikeouts […]

Recently, Tom Brady came under scrutiny for showing up in the Raiders’ coaching booth during Monday Night Football. Raising questions about a conflict of interest given that Brady is a part owner of the Raiders organizations and as a result he received criticism. Skip Bayless criticized Brady for being an owner and an analyst on […]

At this point, the San Diego Padres are poised to find themselves in October for the second year in a row. Their playoff appearance in 2024 led manager Mike Shildt to sign a two-year contract extension until the 2027 season. Clearly, he is doing something right. But when asked about his time as a player, […]

On Friday, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitched his final regular season at Dodger Stadium. As the icing on the cake, the Dodgers clinched a playoff spot in their quest to repeat as World Series champions. Afterward, Kershaw received nothing but adulation from the fans. Additionally, he got major props from at least one […]

In his final regular-season start with the Dodgers at home, Clayton Kershaw didn’t disappoint. On Friday, he pitched 4.1 innings and struck out 6 in a 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. In the process, the Dodgers clinched a playoff spot for the 13th consecutive season and a shot at repeating as World Series […]

With the season coming to a close, New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is brimming with confidence. The Yankees are making a late-season push to notch up their place in October and possibly try to redeem themselves from a World Series defeat a year ago.  In the meantime, Chisholm etched his place in […]

It’s been quite the week for Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez. Last Saturday, Perez achieved two significant milestones in one homer against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was his 300th career home run and 1,000th career RBI.  On Friday, Perez achieved quite a feat of a different sort. Against the Toronto Blue Jays, Perez not […]

In 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles won their first-ever Super Bowl. Before they thrashed the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this year, it took sheer will and precision to come out on top seven years earlier.  Now, members of the so-called “Philly Special Crew” that helped lead them to that title are back together courtesy of Nick […]

On Sunday, the New England Patriots will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. But they will honor the past in the present moment in a special way.  When they take the field, the Patriots will be donning the old red, white, and blue uniforms from the 1980s to the mid-1990s, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd […]

As the WNBA Playoffs go on, the Las Vegas Aces are looking good. They are set to take on the Indiana Fever in the semifinals after defeating the Seattle Storm in three games.  A significant reason for their success has been none other than A’ja Wilson. Lately, she has been carrying the team on her […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are within reach of the postseason. No matter how much of a difficult road may lie ahead, they can still clinch. On Friday, the Blue Jays can lock up their spot with a win over the Kansas City Royals on the road, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Furthermore, Toronto will be […]

Over the weekend, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow left the game against the Jaguars due to a toe injury. Subsequently, he was listed as out for three months, needing to undergo toe surgery. On Friday, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor officially confirmed that Burrow underwent a successful operation, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com and the […]

Lately, NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been woven into the sports world. First, he received support from Liberty guard Natasha Cloud and now is talking about the World Cup. On Friday, Mamdani joined host Pablo Torre to express their outrage at the price of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, […]

Once again, the “Tush Push” in the NFL has gotten everyone into a tizzy. Especially that is the case with the Philadelphia Eagles and their fans. Last Sunday, it worked wonders for the Eagles in their 20-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Nevertheless, the NFL argued that at least one play should have been […]

It’s been a history-making season for Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood. In June, Wood became the first player since Barry Bonds to be intentionally walked four times in a game. Earlier this month, he joined an elite group of players 22 years or under to hit over 20 home runs, over 70 walks, and over […]

When it comes to the Golden State Warriors, the future remains somewhat uncertain for Jonathan Kuminga. Currently, Kuminga is reportedly in a stalemate with the Warriors over a player option. Nevertheless, Kuminga is still preparing for the season ahead. His agent, Aaron Turner, posted a video on social media of Kuminga getting his game on. “25-26 […]

The New York Yankees are in a good place to win the AL Wild Card. Currently, they have a two-game lead over the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card standings. Also, the Yankees are not to be counted out as World Series contenders. With the stakes high and the season wrapping up, the Yankees […]

The Chicago Bears are desperately in need of a rebound. So far, they are off to a 0-2 start, which includes a 31-point slaughter by the Detroit Lions. Coach Ben Johnson was heavily blamed for a perceived lack of an effective offensive strategy. Also, the offensive line were criticized for not protecting Caleb Williams enough. […]

When it comes to getting connected with his players, Illinois football coach Bret Bielema is a unique class of his own. During Family Weekend and in the spring, Bielema maintains a strong connection with the players’ families. So much so that during the spring, he hosts a “mothers’ practice” where the players’ mothers take part […]

The northside of Chicago is roaring following the Cubs’ clinching a Playoff spot. After defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Wednesday, the Cubs will play in October for the first time since 2020. A moment that was indeed special for everyone involved, but especially true for OF Ian Happ. In 2017, Happ joined the Cubs […]

In a moment of courage or perplexity, New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart said she will play Game 2 against the Mercury on a sprained MCL. Before the game, Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello boldly proclaimed that Stewart will make her decision based on how warm-ups went, per Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports “plan […]

It’s been said that San Francisco Giants veteran pitcher Justin Verlander will return for his 21st season. However, he still needs to finish his 20th. On Wednesday, Verlander etched his name in the history books alongside the likes of Roger Clemens, per Sarah Langs of MLB.com. Over the course of four games, Verlander has allowed […]

A who’s who of NFL royalty is heading to Saudi Arabia next March to compete in a Flag Football tournament. One of those is Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton. He will join alongside Las Vegas’ Pete Carroll and San Francisco’s Kyle Shanahan. On Wednesday, Payton explained his intentions to help expand the scope of […]

Over the weekend, Chicago Bears TE T.J. Edwards sustained a hamstring injury in the Bears’ 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions. As a result, he had to be taken out of the game. Therefore, he is likely not to take the field this upcoming Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, per Jeremy Fowler and Courtney Cronin […]

Even though he is a retired NFL QB, Tom Brady still has it. In March 2026, Brady will compete in a Saudi Arabian-sponsored Flag Football league. Also, his legendary arm remains intact. On Sunday, Brady threw a perfect pass to former Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski during an NFL on Fox pregame show. Both of whom […]