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For a couple of weeks, Lane Kiffin was the biggest domino in a wild coaching carousel in college football. Fans would have been hard-pressed to find a more stunning move than Kiffin’s decision to bail on Ole Miss to become the next head coach at LSU, but he may have been surpassed on Wednesday. Michigan […]

The Detroit Lions are preparing for arguably their most important game of the season. Detroit is 8-5 headed into Week 15 and is barely hanging on in the NFC playoff picture. The Lions have just a 39% chance to make the postseason according to The Athletic’s playoff simulator. They need to be flawless during the […]

The Baltimore Orioles are apparently pushing their chips in. After reports swirled that they made a $150 million offer to Kyle Schwarber, who ended up back with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Orioles stunned MLB by signing Pete Alonso. Alonso is signing a five-year, $155 million deal to come to the Orioles in a massive surprise […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars host the New York Jets in Week 15 as the teams head in opposite directions. Jacksonville leads the AFC South after a big win over the Indianapolis Colts. Meanwhile, New York fans are watching the College Football Playoff, looking for their next quarterback. Before the Jaguars and Jets square off, check out […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made the first big splash of the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, signing Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150 million deal. After finishing second in MVP voting in 2025, Schwarber cashed in on his last free-agent opportunity. The Phillies keep their designated hitter despite losing in the playoffs once again. How did both […]

Early on Tuesday, it was reported that the San Diego Padres were interested in trading Nick Pivetta, who is the team’s top starting pitcher. ‘The Padres have shown a willingness to entertain offers for Nick Pivetta, league sources told The Athletic. A deal involving the right-hander is not considered likely — San Diego would require […]

While the Indiana Pacers try to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference, they’ll have to continue doing so without star Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers guard is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season following an Achilles tear in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. But that also opened a new door for Haliburton with […]

The Madden 26 Week 15 Roster Update Release Date arrives soon, giving players the most up-to-date rosters to use in-game. Generally, these updates take into account any trades, FA signings, injuries, and other roster changes. However, these Roster Updates do not make any gameplay updates or fixes. Nevertheless, it’s nice to use the game’s most […]

The New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic on Sunday 106-100. That’s significant because of the stature of the Magic. It’s also significant because it was done without Karl-Anthony Towns. Knicks’ coach Mike Brown is critical of Towns when he doesn’t show up or gets distracted—but that’s because of the impact he can have when […]

It’s not every day that you receive the opportunity to lead your alma mater, but Tory Woodbury finds himself in the perfect position to lead Winston-Salem State back to success. The Rams are among the bluebloods of HBCU football, having formerly employed HBCU legends such as Bill Hayes and Pete Richardson. They even saw success […]

The Houston Texans got a huge win on Sunday Night Football. Houston defeated Kansas City 20-10 in a game that has huge playoff implications in the AFC. The Texans are now 8-5 and riding a five-game winning streak, which now has them in the thick of the AFC playoff picture. Meanwhile, the Chiefs dropped to […]

The New York Yankees thought they had found a serviceable arm to aid the middle of their rotation when rookie starting pitcher Cam Schlittler made his MLB debut last July. By October, the organization might have felt they had a future ace on their hands as the 24-year-old tossed eight innings of shutout baseball in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Houston Texans, 20-10, on Sunday Night Football. That dropped KC’s record to 6-7, the first time they have been under .500 in December since 2012. The Chiefs are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in Patrick Mahomes’ career. What does The Athletic’s playoff predictor […]

Group play of the NBA Cup is over, and eight teams have advanced to the knockout stage. An assortment of teams are competing for the in-season tournament title this year. There is one of the NBA’s biggest surprises in the Toronto Raptors, the defending NBA Finals champions in the Oklahoma City Thunder, and a team […]

In a stunning upset, Prairie View A&M is headed to the Cricket Celebration Bowl after beating Jackson State 23-21. This win gives the Panthers their first conference championship since 2009 and adds an extra chapter to a thrilling season for Tremaine Jackson. But the win wasn’t easy, as it was a tight game throughout, and […]

Paolo Banchero’s return from a 10-game absence gave the Orlando Magic a needed boost, but it was Franz Wagner who carried the scoring load in a narrow 106–105 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. After the victory, Wagner outlined how the Magic adjusted to having their All-Star forward back in the lineup and […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have come to terms with veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh on a three-year contract extension worth a total of $12.3 million, meaning he’ll carry a salary cap hit of $4.1 million over the following three seasons. McDonagh is currently in the final season of his contract with a salary cap hit of […]

The Los Angeles Angels have failed to reach the postseason over the past decade. LA hasn’t played meaningful October baseball since 2014. Pitching has long been a problem for the Halos. While the Angels have added some pitching already this offseason, there are three specific pitchers who they should consider singing amid their pursuit of […]

For a franchise that possesses 27 World Series titles, it’s been a while since the New York Yankees have captured championship gold. The last time the Yankees were victorious in the Fall Classic, they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games back in 2009. This year’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL […]

The USMNT are set to have entertaining journey when they begin group play in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Americans are hosting the men’s World Cup for the second time, the last time taking place in 1994. They reached the knockout stage in that edition, falling 1-0 to eventual champs Brazil […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place on Friday, as national teams from around the world found out who they will play against in the Summer of 2026 across Mexico, Canada, and the United States. As with every World Cup draw, there were winners and losers, so let’s look at the four biggest from […]

The Golden State Warriors are managing multiple key injuries as they conclude their three-game East Coast road trip, including an MRI evaluation for Jimmy Butler III’s sore left knee. The team, currently 11–12, faces the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday and the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, with Butler already ruled out for the first half of […]

Paolo Banchero is officially set to rejoin the Orlando Magic lineup, ending a 10-game absence that has tested the team’s depth and reshaped its offensive rhythm. Ahead of the Magic’s matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday night, the All-Star forward detailed his recovery process and expressed excitement about finally returning to the floor. Banchero […]

In determining whether the San Antonio Spurs should team up Giannis Antetokounmpo with Victor Wembanyama, perhaps the debate shouldn’t focus on if the Spurs should trade Stephon Castle instead of Dylan Harper. Similarly, whether De’Aaron Fox, who just signed an extension, should be included might not be the sticking point. Maybe the soon to be […]

Brad Treliving faced a difficult task when Mitch Marner decided he no longer wanted to be on the Toronto Maple Leafs. He chose to use the added cap space to bolster depth, replacing Marner with Nicolas Roy, Dakota Joshua, and Matias Maccelli. As Maccelli sits in the press box as a healthy scratch, Roy and […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo just wiped the Milwaukee Bucks from his social media. The two-time MVP scrubbed nearly everything, leaving only his 2021 championship and 2024 NBA Cup posts visible while changing his profile pictures to Greece national team jerseys. The message couldn’t be clearer after 12 years in Milwaukee. Giannis is exploring his options, and according […]

When Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles before the season even began, most of the NBA world quietly reset their expectations for the Boston Celtics. Losing an MVP-level superstar is supposed to collapse a team’s ceiling. Add in the departures of Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet in the offseason, […]

When Miguel Rojas expressed his desire to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers during a November interview, he also made a firm call to action to the organization and his teammates: retain the core and become the first MLB team since the turn of the century to pull off the immortal three-peat. The World Series […]

Seeing Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing a different jersey aside from the Milwaukee Bucks would be surreal. But with trade rumors once again resurfacing around Antetokounmpo, there’s a strong possibility of that being a reality. There have been numerous whispers around the league that Antetokounmpo wants to join a different team. The Bucks’ middling record this season […]

The Chicago Bears are on top of the world heading into Week 14. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 24-15 on Black Friday, improving to 9-3 on the season. The Bears are still on top of the NFC North, holding a slim lead over the Packers, and look exactly as advertised during Ben Johnson’s rookie campaign at head […]

Trade speculation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo intensified Thursday as multiple teams across the league began circling Dec. 15 as a potential pivot point for formal trade discussions. The date marks when players who signed contracts this past offseason become eligible to be moved, opening the door for a wider range of possible trade […]

This year’s SWAC Championship between Jackson State and Prairie View A&M is intriguing because it breaks the predictable pattern of the past four seasons. Previously, the Celebration Bowl path was clear: Deion Sanders’ Jackson State teams, and later Willie Simmons’ Florida A&M squad, often seemed far ahead of the SWAC West finalists. This year’s Prairie […]

Despite the Los Angeles Clippers’ disastrous 6–16 start to the 2025–26 season, team President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank is reportedly “on track” to receive a contract extension. The update comes via a report from The Athletic on Thursday, suggesting that organizational leadership values stability even as the team struggles to meet expectations. The Clippers, […]

Brawl Stars Season 45 brings a new Brawl Pass with all sorts or rewards you can earn. Mechmas is the theme of Season 45, with new skins  and more to celebrate over the next 30+ days. This season, players can earn more power points, coins, and more from the Brawl Pass. Without further ado, let’s […]

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly open for business on the trade front, and their veteran players, like Conor Garland, are the ones in the spotlight. The decision to put their veterans up for grabs signals a clear message for the Canucks: it’s time to start thinking about a rebuild. Vancouver hockey fans are wondering how […]

The Vancouver Canucks recently expressed interest in changing their personnel in hopes of altering the course of their franchise. It is getting ugly in Vancouver, as the once promising core group is slowly splitting apart at the seams. The rift between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson started the issues last season, and now, captain Quinn […]

It was a difficult start to the season for Andrei Svechnikov, which sparked serious trade rumors around his future with the Carolina Hurricanes. The lack of production to start the year, which included no points in his first eight games, led head coach Rod Brind’Amour to cut his ice time. It caused a stir in […]

Sometimes, it’s better to expect the unexpected when it comes to NHL trade rumors. Even though it makes perfect sense for Quinn Hughes to join his brothers on the New Jersey Devils, it could be a team like the Philadelphia Flyers who swoop in and steal the Vancouver Canucks’ superstar defenseman. The Flyers have been […]

The Anaheim Ducks are surging at the top of the Pacific Division in early December. Anaheim has long been seen as an up-and-coming team. With a young nucleus that includes Pavel Mintyukov, Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Beckett Sennecke on the roster, this is a team that could compete for a very long time. However, […]