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March is finally here, and March Madness is just a few short weeks away. Everyone wants to publish their Final Four picks, but the real fun is figuring out which unsung teams will make a run. Who will follow in the footsteps of Florida Atlantic and Princeton and make some noise in the NCAA Tournament? […]

The 2024 NFL scouting combine has wrapped up. Plenty of players across the country interviewed and performed in front of NFL personnel in Indianapolis to help bolster their draft stock and make their NFL dreams come true. One of those players was Alabama star cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry. McKinstry was a shutdown corner in Tuscaloosa and […]

With NFL free agency underway, one of the top wide receivers on the market is Calvin Ridley of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The franchise acquired him in 2022 from the Atlanta Falcons while Ridley was serving a year-long suspension for gambling. The deal included several contingencies, based on playing time, receiving totals, and a possible extension […]

In his nearly 20 years in the NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers J.B. Bickerstaff has spent 40% of that stretch as a head coach. Other than his time in Cleveland, Bickerstaff has experience as an assistant with the Charlotte Bobcats, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. Overall, Bickerstaff has coached four full seasons as a head […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been a team that’s slightly below average across the Rubicon. The Cavs are only 3-4 after the league-mandated siesta and more worryingly, Cleveland is 1-4 against teams with a winning record, with the lone win coming off a Max Strus 60-foot buzzer beater against the […]

Jason Kelce’s wife is Kylie Kelce. Jason Kelce is the former All-Pro center for the Philadelphia Eagles who just announced his retirement from the NFL. He is originally from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, growing up with brother Travis, the All-Pro tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, and his parents, Donna and Ed. Jason played college […]

Jason Kelce’s net worth in 2024 is $40 million. The formerly low-key center for the Philadelphia Eagles is now becoming a global sensation. After months of speculation, Kelce announced his retirement on March 4, 2024. Let’s look at Jason Kelce’s net worth in 2024 as he begins this new chapter in his life. What is […]

In a year where so many college basketball teams have a legitimate shot at winning the national championship, the Arizona Wildcats will believe that this could finally be their year again. Arizona has wins over Duke, Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Alabama. The Wildcats are fourth both in the NET Rankings and KenPom and enter the […]

The Brooklyn Nets took a chance on a proven commodity at the college level when they selected Jalen Wilson with the 51st pick in this year’s draft. Midway through the 2023-24 season, they like what they’ve seen from the rookie. Brooklyn elevated Wilson, a four-year player at Kansas and the unanimous 2023 Big-12 Player of […]

Michael Jordan’s first and most recognizable basketball sneaker will see more upcoming releases just in time for the Spring months. The Air Jordan 1 has transcended basketball and made its way to the feet of skateboarders, sneakerheads, and grandparents alike. With a constant and never-ending possibility of color combinations, there’s a style for everyone. Check […]

Russell Westbrook’s career has been a rollercoaster ride over the last few seasons of the legendary point guard’s career. After years of bouncing around from team to team, Westbrook has found a true home with the Los Angeles Clippers. But now he will be out for a while after sustaining a broken hand. The couple […]

People fear what they don’t understand Hate what they can’t conquer Guess it’s just inferior man -Nas, Hate Me Now  There’s plenty about USC Trojans quarterback and presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft Caleb Williams that we don’t yet understand. But how could we? How could anyone effectively put themselves in the shoes […]

Bob Melvin replaced Gabe Kapler as the manager of the San Francisco Giants this past offseason. Melvin is set to bring his manager prowess to San Francisco in hopes of leading the Giants back to the postseason. He’s also making some eye-opening non-baseball decisions. Melvin is reportedly requiring everyone in the Giants dugout to stand […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Zack Wheeler agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract extension on Monday. Wheeler’s deal is also the highest annual salary for a contract extension ever, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com provided further details of the contract after the deal was announced. “Wheeler’s extension is a straight […]

If asked the question “Who is the best college football quarterback of the 21st century,” there are plenty of directions you could choose to go. And then there’s the right direction. ESPN did not go the right direction. On a recent episode of the “4th and 1 Show,” former Heisman Trophy and National Championship winning […]

Until this season comes to a close, every time the Cleveland Cavaliers face the New York Knicks, people will think back to last April. In a fairly one-sided series, the Cavs were the recipient of a gentleman’s sweep at the hands of the Knicks. Over the five-game stretch, Cleveland was outhustled, outmuscled, outworked, and forced […]

Gilbert Arenas has never been shy to express his thoughts on matters concerning the current state of the NBA. Recently, however, the former All-Star might have just dropped the most ridiculous and divisive take he has ever made. While discussing the uptick of offense in the league and the lack of defense that is seemingly […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves played host to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. A weekend matinee game pinned two of the top Western Conference teams against each other. Prior to Sunday, the Wolves had previously dominated the Clippers this season. With a chance to move to 3-0 in the season series, a win would have been […]

The Minnesota Wild are unlikely to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. They aren’t exactly out of the race, to be fair. However, Minnesota is eight points back of the red-hot Nashville Predators for the final wild-card spot in the West. Their hopes are certainly fading as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches. In saying […]

After a sluggish month of January, the New York Rangers have righted the ship, and are one of the best teams in the NHL over the last month or so. With the NHL Trade Deadline coming up, they still have a few areas they need to improve in the lineup, despite the recent stretch of […]

The New York Knicks need Isaiah Hartenstein back and completely healthy, that much is clear. Hartenstein has done an impressive job of filling in for Mitchell Robinson as the Knicks’ starting center since Robinson underwent ankle surgery in December. But the seven-footer injured his Achilles tendon at some point in February. If he doesn’t get […]

Antonio Brown, arguably the most controversial player associated with the NFL, has taken a public stance against the league’s rumored plans to extend the regular season to 18 games. Brown’s critique, encapsulated in a pointed tweet, underscores a growing concern among players and observers alike regarding the balance between the league’s commercial interests and player […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a disappointing 2023 campaign and have a full offseason of change ahead. The Chargers started by hiring Jim Harbaugh as their next head coach. Harbaugh is coming off a National Championship victory as a head coach for the Michigan Wolverines. Harbaugh brings valuable experience as a college and professional head […]

The New York Giants had a massively disappointing 2023 season, going 6-11 following up their surprising playoff trip in 2022, and quarterback Daniel Jones struggled mightily before suffering two significant injuries. Now, there are a lot of questions for the Giants and general manger Joe Schoen to answer in the 2024 offseason. After going to […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo suffered an injury scare during the team’s big win over the Utah Jazz as he collided with teammate Duncan Robinson during a scramble for the basketball which made him go to the locker room. The big-man for Miami spoke to the media after the game not only to give an […]

It was a successful Saturday night for the Miami Heat as after losing in Denver the Thursday before, they came on to their home floor and beat the Utah Jazz, 126-120. The team is currently in the midst of a turnaround since the seven-game losing streak a while ago as star Bam Adebayo spoke to […]

In the NBA, achieving a triple-double in a game is a significant feat, showcasing a player’s versatility and ability to impact the game in multiple facets. However, elevating this achievement to consecutive 30-point triple-doubles places a player in an elite and rarified category. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has joined this exclusive club, putting […]

The Buffalo Bills are poised to make a pivotal financial decision regarding running back and return specialist Nyheim Hines. Adam Schefter reports that the Bills plan to release Hines, a move that will clear $4.6 million in salary cap (per Ari Meirov) space for the team. This decision comes after Hines missed the entire last […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of the NFL, where strategy and talent intermingle with the aspirations of franchises and fans alike, the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly considering a move that could significantly bolster their secondary for the upcoming season. Rumors are swirling, per ESPN’s Garziano & Fowler, about a potential reunion with C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the talented […]

Current San Francisco Giants and former Arizona Diamondbacks star Nick Ahmed did an interview with Bob Nightengale of USA Today and talked about how the partnership between himself and his former team ended very suddenly. Even though he was with the club for more than 10 years, since 2011, he was designated for assignment and […]

The San Francisco Giants started the offseason with high hopes of signing either Shohei Ohtani or Yoshinobu Yamamoto to have a franchise cornerstone who could lead their core. That vision did not turn out as expected, but Giants president Farhan Zaidi has executed numerous alternative plans by first signing guys like Jung Hoo Lee, Jordan […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has witnessed a clutch player or two over his Hall of Fame career. His superstar rookie Victor Wembanyama may not yet have the moments to match some of the greats Popovich either has coached or gone against, but the generational prospect fits the mold. “He’s not afraid to […]

The increasingly prestigious career of LeBron James has been by no means perfect. The self-proclaimed “haters” know all about this, and they’ll be quick to spin any positive story about LeBron into a tale about his failures. LeBron has made ten appearances in the NBA Finals. Yeah, but he’s lost six of them! He’s the only player […]

It was an electric night for the Miami Heat and especially star Jimmy Butler as he scored a season-high 37 points to get past the Utah Jazz Saturday as the team has won 10 of their last 13 games. This was a complete showcase for Butler as he put on display that he can excel […]

USC basketball’s placement in the Pac-12 Conference standings has not changed much in the last month, but those who have been watching this team compete lately can spot obvious improvement. Isaiah Collier is reminding people why he was ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the country, and it is showing up on the scoreboard. […]

The Brooklyn Nets may not have admitted it, but their season was on the line entering this week’s pair of matchups with the Atlanta Hawks. A 2-8 stretch dropped them four games back of Atlanta for the final spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament ahead of the mini-series. Times were desperate, and interim head […]

In a heavyweight clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, Jairzinho Rozenstruik secured a victory over Shamil Gaziev at UFC Vegas 87, not through a knockout punch or a submission hold, but via a referee stoppage between the fourth and fifth rounds. Gaziev seemingly quit in between rounds as he told referee […]

The Miami Heat come into the Kaseya Center after being gone since Feb. 11 and get the win over the Utah Jazz, 126-120. This means the team as won 10 of their last 13 games. FINAL: Heat 126 – Jazz 120 Miami outlasts Utah in the fourth quarter and gets the bounce back win after […]

As the NFL free agency period approaches, the situation surrounding Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ star wide receiver Mike Evans has become one of the most closely watched stories. Evans, through his agent Deryk Gilmore, has made his desires clear: he seeks to play with an elite quarterback in a system that maximizes his talents, aspires to […]