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On Wednesday, the United States Men’s Hockey team faced Latvia in its first game of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Already, the game came with a notable moment of controversy. During the game, a goal was disallowed to the Americans after forward JT Miller was called for goaltender interference against Latvian goaltender Elvis Merzlikins. […]

Without question, the NBA wouldn’t be what it is had it not been for the American Basketball Association (ABA). A rebellion league that featured some of the most influential ballers, most notably Julius “Dr. J” Erving. A legacy that will be immortalized in the upcoming docuseries “Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association”. […]

On Wednesday night, the Chicago Bulls will visit the Boston Celtics in their final game before the All-Star break. Josh Giddey is on the injured list along with Tre Jones and Jalen Smith. All three are listed as doubtful. Giddey is dealing with a left hamstring strain, and Jones is battling the same injury. Meanwhile, […]

The Seattle Seahawks are riding high after winning the Super Bowl over the New England Patriots on Sunday. And they will anticipate throngs of fans waiting for them as they take part in their victory parade on Wednesday. However, for kids in Seattle public schools, that won’t be the case. On Wednesday, the Seattle Public […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls lost their fifth straight game to the Brooklyn Nets 123-115. Though the Bulls lost again, one of their newest players, Collin Sexton, went viral for giving the middle finger towards the rim after draining a free throw. The following day, the NBA hit him with a $35,000 fine, per ClutchPoints. […]

The Chicago Bulls are still coming to grips with new players following the NBA Trade Deadline. There are legitimate questions about the Bulls’ intentions regarding their 14 second-round draft picks.  However, head coach Billy Donovan made sure to quell speculation that players are “auditioning”, per Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. “I can see people […]

The U.S. Women’s Hockey team is steamrolling over opponents at the 2026 Olympics. On Tuesday, they secured a lopsided 5-0 win over Canada in the preliminary rounds, per ESPN/Associated Press. In the process, it marked the first time that Canada had lost in a shutout in hockey in 41 years. However, U.S. head coach John […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is a month away and approaching fast. However, Puerto Rico may not be competing. Nevertheless, they and other nations are making some important moves. On Tuesday, it was announced that Luis Castillo (Dominican Republic), Jose Berrios (Puerto Rico), and Jesus Luzardo (Venezuela) were added to the Designated Pitcher Pool (DPP). […]

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, the United States made a splash in the sport of curling. The mixed doubles pair of Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse upset Italy to move on to the finals. However, their magical ride came to an end on Tuesday. A pair of siblings from Sweden, Isabella and Rasmus Wranå, won […]

Recently, the San Francisco Giants signed free agent Luis Arraez to a $12 million deal. They did so because Arraez is one of the most consistent hitters on the market. However, he has one fault that he is open about. On Tuesday, Arraez spoke about his approach at the plate and made quite the admission, […]

The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets engaged in quite the fracas on Monday night. Ultimately, the Pistons came away victorious 110-104, thanks in part to Cade Cunningham’s exploits. Nevertheless, the brawl is all anyone is talking about. Four players were ejected from the game. One of whom was Isaiah Stewart. After he was thrown out, […]

It’s been almost three years since the famous Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight passed away at 83. Now, Indiana is doing him justice by announcing plans to construct a bronze statue in his honor, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. Ultimately, the statue will be placed inside Assembly Hall alongside the statues of the 1976 National […]

The Chicago Bulls do look different following the seven trades, but one constant they have left is Matas Buzelis. On Monday, the Bulls hit the road to play the Brooklyn Nets. In the first quarter, Buzelis showcased his extraordinary hops, per ClutchPoints. While pushing the ball in transition, Terance Mann of the Nets went up […]

On Wednesday, an Alabama judge announced that Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako was ineligible to play. Afterward, NCAA President Charlie Baker released an official declaration about the judge’s decision, per NCAA News. “Common sense won a round today. The court saw this for what it is: an attempt by professionals to pivot back to college […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Denver Nuggets 136-120 at home. It was their fourth consecutive loss and their first game at home following the seven trades they made this past week. Certainly, the Bulls are adjusting to this new dynamic. One of those players is second-year guard Matas Buzelis. After the game, […]

Saturday night was a coming-out party for the newest members of the Chicago Bulls. First, Collin Sexton got on the board for the first time as a Bull. Later, he was followed up by fellow newbie Rob Dillingham, per ClutchPoints. His first basket as a Chicago Bull came in the second quarter. With the Bulls […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls welcomed the Denver Nuggets to the United Center. It was the first home game since the seven trades the Bulls made this past week. One of the newbies on the scene is Collin Sexton, who was traded by the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Coby White. On Saturday, Sexton not […]

The Chicago Bulls have an obvious void without Ayo Dosunmu on the floor. His energetic playmaking and defense were critical to their rotation. On Thursday, Dosunmu was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In exchange, they got Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round draft picks. Despite the trade, Dosunmu hasn’t forgotten where he came from. […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls return home to face the Denver Nuggets. They will play before their home crowd with a completely new roster after some notable trades. Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola Vucevic, Dalen Terry, Kevin Huerter, and Jevon Carter are all gone. In exchange, the Bulls received Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Collin Sexton, […]

The Chicago Bulls made some headwaves during the week of the NBA Trade Deadline. Essentially, they stripped the roster bare of some of the most familiar faces. Among them are Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola Vucevic, and Kevin Huerter. Additionally, Julian Phillips, Dalen Terry, and Jevon Carter were traded, too. All of which raises questions […]

The Chicago Bulls look mighty different now following the litany of big name trades this week. On Saturday, they will conclude a hectic period by playing the Denver Nuggets at home. However, one of their remaining familiar faces, Josh Giddey, won’t be in the lineup, per the NBA Injury Report. He will be out for […]

The Detroit Pistons are taking on the New York Knicks on Friday. Fortunately for Detroit, they have Cade Cunningham in the starting rotation after a recent battle with a hip injury. In the first quarter, Cunningham executed quite the move. With the game tied at six towards the eight-minute mark, Cunningham got the ball, faked […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Cortina, Italy, are here with the Opening Ceremonies in full swing. During the pagentry, Taylor Swift, arguably the most popular singer on the planet, joined in the festivities. Swift took the time to record a video message of all the athletes competing, per NBC Sports/Yahoo Sports. “I just want […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are slated to be world-beaters entering 2026. As the defending two-time World Series champions, they have every reason to feel confident. Also, they are looking to keep the players that helped them win their second straight title. On Friday, the Dodgers made it official that they were bringing back catcher Ben […]

The NBA may be looking to resume business in Seattle. Certainly, former NBA great Gary Payton, who played for the SuperSonics, wants to see that happen. The same holds for former guard Isiah Thomas. On Friday, it was reported that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver met with Washington Governor Bob Ferguson about the prospects of an […]

During this offseason, Stanford football is adding new faces to their coaching staff. On Friday, they decided to hire former NFL defensive coordinator Kris Richard as their defensive coordinator, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Richard is a former player and coach. As a player, he was with the Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, […]

The NBA Trade Deadline garnered some noteworthy headlines. One of which was the trading of Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards. But it appears that his agent, Rich Paul, didn’t know what went down, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Instead, he was notified about the trading of Darius Garland from […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have arrived, with the Opening Ceremonies taking place on Friday. However, the Olympics are not immune to external issues, particularly those related to health. On Friday, it was reported that an outbreak of the norovirus had impacted Finland’s women’s hockey team, per Emily Kaplan of ESPN. Ultimately, 14 players […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Cortina, Italy, are here. On Friday, the Opening Ceremonies will kick off, but Olympians such as Lindsey Vonn are already preparing. That in and of itself is surprising for Vonn, considering that she tore her ACL as a result of a crash in a tune-up event in Switzerland before […]

The opening day of the Phoenix Open didn’t pan out well for Scottie Scheffler. Altogether, he missed a putt and came away with three bogeys. In the process, Scheffler achieved a feat that he hadn’t since 2021, per Justin Ray of Twenty First Group. Thanks to Chris Gotterup shooting 8 under par, Scheffler finished at […]

The Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy, are underway, one day before the Opening Ceremonies. On Thursday, the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team kicked things off against the Czech Republic. They won in dominating fashion, 5-1, and a major catalyst was their team captain, Hilary Knight. Overall, Knight was a presence both on and off the […]

The Chicago Bulls are starting to look a lot different as a result of seven trades at the time of the deadline. One of those big moves was trading Coby White to the Charlotte Hornets. Since 2019, White has been a fan favorite, and his void will be hard to fill. One of those who […]

The Chicago Bulls aren’t letting up in the trade market with the arrival of the NBA Trade Deadline. Their seventh trade this week comes in the form of a three-way exchange with the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. On Thursday, it was reported that Ousmane Dieng will be sent to the Bucks and that Nick […]

No pun intended, but Scottie Scheffler has been making the rounds. Recently, he etched his place alongside Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods with his 20th PGA Tour win at The American Express. Currently, Scheffler is competing in the 2026 Phoenix Open. The tournament is scheduled for Feb. 5 to 8 at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium […]

It’s been a busy, busy time for the Chicago Bulls. They are trading familiar faces at the NBA Trade Deadline, all before their Thursday showdown against the Toronto Raptors. As a result, the names on the NBA Injury Report are piling up. In total, 10 players are listed in the report. Among them are Coby […]

On the day of the NBA Trade Deadline, the Chicago Bulls traded five-year guard Ayo Dosunmu to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with Julian Phillips. The news was reported by Shams Charania of ESPN on X, formerly Twitter. In return, the Bulls receive guard Rob Dillingham and forward Leonard Miller as well as four second-round draft […]

The Chicago Bulls hinted at trading away guard Ayo Dosunmu the day before the NBA Trade Deadline. Now that has come to fruition on Thursday. It was confirmed that the Bulls traded Dosunmu to the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Shams Charania of ESPN on X, formerly Twitter. Just in: The Chicago Bulls have traded Ayo Dosunmu […]

Lately, there has been talk of the Golden State Warriors erecting a statue honoring Kevin Durant. In fact, one of the biggest proponents is former NBA player Paul Pierce, per The No Fouls Given podcast. Practically speaking, Pierce believes Durant is worthy of such an honor. For the most part, he cites Durant’s success in […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls engaged in another three-way trade. This time with the Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder. It was first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN on X, formerly Twitter. As a result, Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. are heading to Charlotte. Meanwhile, Collin Sexton and Ousmane Dieng are making their […]