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The Chicago Bulls will take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday in Portland. However, the status of Coby White remains unknown after not playing against the Denver Nuggets on Monday. On Sunday, White made his return to the Bulls following an absence due to a calf injury during the preseason. Altogether, White scored 27 […]

On Nov. 11, Illinois men’s basketball made a big statement by defeating Texas Tech 81-77. Then, Illinois was ranked No. 14 and Texas Tech was ranked No. 11. Fast forward one week, and Illinois finds itself in the Top 10 of the AP rankings, per On3Sports.com. They are now the No. 8 team in the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have a real ace in Deni Avdija. Currently, he is averaging 26.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. However, he came up woefully short when the game was on the line against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. With the seconds ticking down and the game tied at 118, Avdija […]

It should have been the right way for the Chicago Bulls to welcome back Coby White with a win over the Utah Jazz. However, the Bulls came up short in a demoralizing overtime loss, 150-147. Nevertheless, White gave it his all in his first game since being out due to a calf injury. Along the […]

The Chicago Bears and their fans are savoring their first-place status in the NFC North. On Sunday, they eked past the Minnesota Vikings 19-17 to go 7-3. Furthermore, they have the second-best record in the NFL behind the Philadelphia Eagles and the LA Rams, who are 8-2. Speaking of the Eagles, the Bears got a […]

On Saturday, former LA Rams DT Aaron Donald made his return to his alma mater at Pittsburgh. Not just to take in the game against Notre Dame, but to soak in seeing his No.97 jersey retired, per ACC Network.  While there, he seemed to embrace his family as a framed jersey was given to him, […]

The Chicago Bulls could use a boost as they are in the midst of a four-game losing streak—a dip from how they started so hot, wondering if the Bulls are indeed for real.  Well, they will be getting that boost really soon. On Saturday, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says that both Coby White and […]

The San Antonio Spurs had their work cut out for them as they took on the Golden State Warriors on Friday. Ultimately, the Spurs came up short by one point, 109-108. At one point, it seemed as though the Spurs had a chance to come away with the win. That is, if they had given […]

Notre Dame football has one high-flying offense. That is in part due to the exploits of their dynamic running back Jeremiyah Love. On Saturday, Love was asked about who he considers his most significant influences in that position, per ESPN’s College GameDay. He listed Saquon Barkley, Jahmyr Gibbs, and, most notably, Barry Sanders. Jahmyr Gibbs. Saquon […]

On Friday, Oregon football took on its Big Ten rival, Minnesota, in pursuit of its 9th win of the year. Nevertheless, they will still be without WR Dakorien Moore due to a recent knee injury.  However, the Ducks are getting back into a row with the returns of TE Kenyon Sadiq and OT Alex Harkey, […]

When it comes to Steve Kerr, his life isn’t boxed into coaching the Golden State Warriors. Over the last several years, he has used his platform to spotlight various social and political causes. The most noteworthy of which is gun violence. On Friday, Kerr maintained his consistency on calling attention to the matter by paying […]

The Houston Astros are coming off an underperforming season. In the end, they finished with an 87-75 record, 2nd in the AL West, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.  As a result, they are looking to make some additions and/or subtractions in trades and free agency. One of those purported to […]

Things aren’t going well for the 3-7 Sacramento Kings. Presently, they are on a four-game losing streak. On Friday, they will take on the 7-4 Minnesota Timberwolves.  As a result, the Kings are making a critical adjustment featuring their veteran star Russell Westbrook, per NBA Insider Chris Haynes. They will start Westbrook and bench Dennis […]

What a big turnaround it has been for the Chicago Bears. Around this time last year, they were 4-6. Fast forward, and they stand at 6-3 after their recent 24-20 win over the New York Giants. Furthermore, they are tied with the Detroit Lions for first in the NFC North. On Sunday, the Bears will […]

Though the Charlotte Hornets are 4-7, their rookie forward Kon Knueppel is putting up some solid numbers. Knueppel is averaging 16.6 PPG and 6.4 RPG and shooting 39.8% from 3-point range. Stats that have led the one and only Bill Simmons to already put out into the universe that Knueppel will be the Rookie of […]

On Thursday, the Phoenix Suns dominated the Indiana Pacers with a 133-98 victory. It was during that game that Oso Ighodaro scored 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds. In the process, Ighodaro etched his name into greatness. Altogether, Ighodaro equaled the third-highest single-game +/- in NBA history at +52. The player with the highest +/- […]

Longtime pitcher Justin Verlander is coming off a subpar season with the San Francisco Giants. A sign that the 20-year veteran’s career may be coming to a close. But does he have time for one more go around, this time with the Houston Astros? On Friday, baseball writer Bob Nightengale of USA Today predicted that […]

Unfortunately for Colorado Football fans, their team is out of contention for bowl games. They are 3-7 overall and have an abysmal 1-6 record in the Big 12. Not only that, but the future of the program, and for that matter, Deion Sanders, was thrown for a loop recently. On Thursday, news broke that Athletic […]

Throughout his career, Shaquille O’Neal was a generation-defining player. He was one of the most dominant players of all time and one of the most beloved. Nevertheless, Shaq had one major Achilles’ heel: free throws. Something he himself has acknowledged before. Recently, Shaq explained his belief that it was God’s doing for him to struggle […]

On Wednesday, Stephen Curry quickly silenced the alarm bells about the Golden State Warriors’ state. He helped push them through the San Antonio Spurs with a 125-120 victory. Curry was lights out as he scored 46 points with five assists and five rebounds. In the process, he had a chance to go up against Victor […]

Indeed, the loss in Game 7 of the World Series hit hard for free agent Max Scherzer. Nevertheless, he intends to soldier on. With all the talk about him joining the SF Giants, are the Chicago Cubs in the hunt? On Thursday, Scherzer’s name was floated as a potential pick-up for the Cubs to bolster […]

Presently, MLB is caught in the glare of an investigation into illegal gambling activities. Among those implicated is Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase. On Thursday, Clase was taken into custody at JFK Airport, per David Payne Purdum of ESPN. Also, Clase is expected to answer to investigators on allegations that he had conspired with gamblers […]

The Real Slim Shady is the real deal when it comes to his love for his hometown Detroit Lions. Eminem is there every step of the way, and now he is giving back in a big way. Following in the path of another hip hop legend, Jay-Z, Eminem joined forces with the Lions to choose […]

Currently, the Chicago Bulls are experiencing a four-game losing streak after an unexpected strong start to the season. On Wednesday, they lost to the Detroit Pistons 124-113 on the road. As a result, the Bulls are now 6-5. Nevertheless, Josh Giddey was able to instill an ounce of confidence into the squad, per The Young […]

After a string of big wins, there seemed to be hope that the Chicago Bulls had turned a corner. However, they are now on a four-game losing streak after being defeated 124-113 by the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. After the game, head coach Billy Donovan didn’t sugarcoat it, saying his players can’t afford not to […]

On paper, the Philadelphia Eagles are on top of the world. The defending Super Bowl champions are currently 7-2 and coming off a tight 10-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers. What could be wrong? Well, their WR AJ Brown remains discontent. Recently, Brown expressed his frustrations on a live stream about the team’s state […]

While Caitlin Clark is certainly grabbing the headlines at the Annika Pro-Am Golf tournament, her Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham isn’t too far behind. After Clark hit off the tee, Cunnigham picked up the driver and gave it a swing. In the process, she captured the attention of fans on the fairway. A few older men […]

Caitlin Clark is making headway on the fairway. Currently, she is competing in the LPGA Annika Pro-Am tournament at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. Not only that, but she is playing alongside the best golfers in the world. One of whom, Nelly Korda, heaped praise on Clark and expressed her fortune of playing […]

Of course, everyone knows that Caitlin Clark can shoot the ball from well beyond the three-point line, indeed. At the same time, Clark can also swing a golf club with the same sheer excellence and poise. She is currently competing in the Annika Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, California, as part […]

For nine seasons (2010-2018), Rob Gronkowski gave his all to the New England Patriots. Although he played two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his heart has always been in New England. On Wednesday, Gronkowski made a statement that he will officially retire as a New England Patriot. In the process, NFL reporter Ian Rapoport […]

It’s been two years since Mike Krzyzewski stepped down as the longtime head coach of Duke basketball. Obviously, it is hard for anyone to duplicate what he did, including winning five national championships and raising Duke’s profile. On Tuesday, Duke played Army at West Point. The fact that the Blue Devils won convincingly, 114-59, was […]

Already ten games into the season, and Matas Buzelis is a main attraction for the Chicago Bulls. He brings a particular brand of excitement and energy for a guy aching to make a name for himself in his second season. Now, one of the most dynamic and exciting players of his time is giving Buzelis […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls will take on the Detroit Pistons. However, two of the best players on each side might not be hitting the floor. Josh Giddey and Cade Cunningham are officially listed as questionable on the NBA injury report. Specifically, Giddey is battling an ankle injury sustained during the Bulls’ 128-122 loss to […]

Lately, LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith haven’t been on the best of terms. The Lakers legend and the outspoken media personality continue to take jabs at one another. On Tuesday, Smith continued their feud by weighing in on the Lakers’ current state and what that means for James’ GOAT prospects, per The Ball in […]

Other than Stephen A. Smith, perhaps no other sports media personality has the bombastic gift of gab as Skip Bayless. Much like Smith, he is as polarizing as most politicians, either black or white, with no shades of gray. On Tuesday, Bayless, bregudgionally, made his declaration about who he thinks will win the Super Bowl, […]

The bombshell news that the Dallas Mavericks were firing GM Nico Harrison was as blockbuster as the decision to trade Luka Doncic in February. In many ways, it speaks to the chaos that has engulfed this organization throughout the year. One of those weighing in is rookie Cooper Flagg’s mother, Kelly. On Monday, she retweeted […]

It’s been a hectic 24 hours for the Dallas Mavericks. First, their embattled GM, Nico Harrison, was fired. Then, practice photos of Anthony Davis surfaced, leading some to speculate about whether his bulky physique is muscle or fat. The latter of which has led to speculation from former NBA player-turned-analyst Reggie Miller and sports commentator […]

In October, the WNBA announced that Chicago would host the 2026 All-Star game. In many ways, it threw everyone for a loop, particularly because Chicago had previously hosted the All-Star game in 2022. Now, answers are being provided on what led to this decision, per Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports. It turns out, the […]

One year before the FIFA World Cup commences, the future remains up in the air for Cristiano Ronaldo. On Tuesday, the 40-year-old superstar from Portugal was candid about potential retirement plans, per The Associated Press/The Score. First and foremost, there is no doubt that Ronaldo will represent Portugal on the world stage in what will […]