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The New England Patriots’ preseason-opening win over the Carolina Panthers wasn’t the greatest showing of football as the third- and fourth-stringers played the majority of the game. However, there are some players who helped their case to make the 53-man roster following the 17-3 victory. Let’s take a look at four players who helped their […]

Chi Chi Rodriguez, one of the most charismatic, popular, and generous figures in the history of golf, has died. Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, indisputably the greatest golfer Puerto Rico has ever produced, was 88 years old. The Puerto Rico Golf Association announced his passing. No cause was listed. A gifted player, entertainer and humanitarian, World […]

When you win a championship, not much needs to change. That was the Boston Celtics’ philosophy this offseason, as Brad Stevens actually didn’t make any big moves for once. Last offseason, the Celtics made their championship push by trading for Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. This offseason, the Celtics didn’t make any additions because they […]

As with Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour, Phil Mickelson may shift into an off-the-course role with LIV Golf. “I see glimpses and my teammates see glimpses of me being where I expect to be able to compete at this level,” Mickelson said on a press call ahead of LIV’s Individual Championship at Bolingbrook Golf […]

Drake Maye made his unofficial debut with the New England Patriots but it didn’t last as long as many would’ve liked. The rookie quarterback played just one series in the Patriots’ 17-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. He only had three dropbacks, completing two of his three passes for 19 yards. However, one […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky found a way to break into and maintain themselves in the playoff race midway through the 2024 WNBA season. Much of the Sky’s success is propelled by highly-touted rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. The two talented newcomers thoughtfully reflected on an eventful first half of the season after […]

Steph Curry forced open the floodgates when Team USA needed him most, erupting for 36 points and a record nine three-pointers while leading the Americans to an instant-classic 95-91 win over Serbia in the Olympic semifinal. The four-time NBA champion came out scorching hot on Thursday, scoring 14 of the United States’ first 15 points […]

The Boston Celtics will have plenty of representation in the gold medal match of the 2024 Summer Olympics, but it won’t just be from Team USA. France features forward Guerschon Yabusele, who was selected by the C’s in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft. Although Yabusele never made much of a name for himself […]

The Michigan football team has a quarterback competition on their hands during fall camp, and they have just a few weeks to pick a winner. The competition is between Alex Orji, Davis Warren and Jack Tuttle. Heading into the offseason, most people assumed that Orji was going to win the job. He has the most […]

The Michigan football team is coming into the 2024 season as not only the team to beat in the Big Ten, but the Wolverines are the team to beat in all of college football. Michigan won the national championship last year, and they are on the mountaintop of college football. The Wolverines have also won […]

After leading Germany to a gold medal at last year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup, Dennis Schroder has continued his international dominance at the Olympics. The Brooklyn Nets point guard has been one of the most productive players in Paris, averaging 18.0 points per game on 52/41/100 shooting splits while leading Germany to a semifinal appearance. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans knew they had to make some upgrades this summer. Executive Vice President David Griffin stressed the point during the team’s exit interviews. Being swept out of the NBA Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder exposed some significant weaknesses. Plugging those holes immediately became the priority in a highly competitive Western Conference. […]

Dallas Wings president and CEO Greg Bibb spoke with reporters via Zoom on Thursday. He addressed a number of topics, including the team’s current injury situation. Bibb provided important updates on Satou Sabally, Maddy Siegrist and Jaelyn Brown. 🚨 IMPORTANT WINGS INJURY UPDATES 🚨 Greg Bibb says the Wings expect Jaelyn Brown to return for […]

In the ever-evolving world of sports collectibles, Leaf Trading Cards has carved out a unique niche by focusing on affordability and authenticity that resonates with every kind of collector. Under the leadership of President Josh Pankow, Leaf made strategic decisions to invest in the future stars of sports through NIL deals, particularly in football, while […]

Every NBA offseason is always filled with twists and turns. One week, it appears as if a certain player is going to be on the move. Then things change the very next week until an outcome is eventually reached. That is what has happened with Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen, as a lot changed over […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The LA Clippers were forced to move quickly this summer with the news that Paul George would be departing in free agency for the Philadelphia 76ers. With their first official move of the 2024 offseason, the Clippers picked up Derrick Jones Jr., formerly with the Dallas Mavericks. Jones Jr. is coming […]

The New Orleans-based Manning dynasty of Archie, Peyton, and Eli are usually the first names to mind when talking about great Louisiana High School football quarterbacks. Well, much like Outkast at an award show, the northern part of the state has always had something to say in that G.O.A.T conversation. So many products from the […]

The Michigan football team has a chance to pick up another big commitment as one of their top targets is committing in less than two weeks. Four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh is heavily considering the Wolverines, and he will announce his college decision on August 20th. Marsh will choose between Michigan, Texas, USC, Washington and […]

Dereck Lively II is already displaying signs of becoming a successful coach someday. The Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old center recently attended the Nike Academy and was seen playing against and training young players at the event. Additionally, Lively offered some brutally honest advice to the hoopers, via Lethal Shooter on X, formerly Twitter. Nike Academy 2024!✔️ […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — NBA and Olympic star Jrue Holiday is a legitimate silent assassin on the basketball court. The Boston Celtics and Team USA star won’t do much trash talking on the court, but he will come out and destroy your team on both ends of the court. But he wasn’t always that silent […]

Germany’s Olympic women’s basketball team was defeated by France on Wednesday 84-71. It was a difficult defeat for Germany, as Satou Sabally and her teammates fell short in a challenging game. Germany guard Alexis Peterson addressed the team’s performance after the loss, via fiba.basketball. “We shot ourselves and this one was on us,” Peterson said. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are at a pivotal juncture with Zion Williamson entering his prime. With a roster brimming with talent, head coach Willie Green faces the challenge of optimizing rotations to maximize team performance. One strategic move that could pay dividends is convincing veteran guard CJ McCollum to embrace a bench role to help […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are preparing for the remainder of the 2024 WNBA season. Dallas is looking to finish the campaign on a high note. Satou Sabally’s expected return, as she has played well at the Olympics, well help matters. Will Maddy Siegrist also return immediately after the Olympic break? Siegrist is hoping […]

Team USA put together one of its most complete performances of the summer on Tuesday, blowing out Brazil 122-87 in the Olympic quarterfinals. The only team left standing between the Americans and the gold-medal game? Nikola Jokic and old friend Serbia, which the United States has beaten by 26 points twice—first in an Abu Dhabi […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky continue their second week of practice following their WNBA All-Star and Olympic hiatus. The Sky ran a five-on-five scrimmage on Wednesday like they normally do, but the squad saw starting guard Chennedy Carter get hit with an untimely injury. Carter appeared to tweak her ankle while playing defense during […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez entered the Olympics facing lofty expectations. After leading Canada to a Bronze medal at last summer’s FIBA World Cup, he had an opportunity to win the country its first Olympic medal since 1936. With a roster featuring a record 10 NBA players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray, Canada […]

Victor Wembanyama is no stranger to expectations. That said, he hadn’t yet been judged on his ability to carry a team. That changed for the San Antonio Spurs phenom during the 2024 Olympics with Team France. A huge 82-73 victory on Tuesday against previously unbeaten Canada in the quarterfinals gives the 7-foot-4 generational talent a […]

Willie Green’s first big decision after being hired by the New Orleans Pelicans was a call to EVP David Griffin about Herb Jones. The first-time head coach was going to start the team’s second-round pick, a rarity in the NBA. It was a gamble that has paid off tremendously. Jones oozes a defensive prowess that […]

All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a five-year, $238 million contract renegotiation and extension that includes $220 million in new money, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Markkanen, who was entering the final year of his four-year, $67.5 million contract with the Jazz, was set to make $18 million during the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are making significant moves this offseason. Yves Missi and Antonio Reeves are the front office’s most recent NBA Draft additions. Trading Dyson Daniels and Larry Nance Jr. ensures a new-look squad will grace the Smoothie King Center court next season. Fans not the arena will notice a big difference in how […]

DEERFIELD, IL — Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon is no stranger to professional basketball leadership. She served as the New York Liberty’s Director of Player and Franchise Development from 2015 to 2019 and was also an assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans from 2019 to 2023. Now at the helm of the Sky’s […]

The New York Knicks seemed ready to run their back 2023-24 roster. They were one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals, and that was without an All-Star (Julius Randle) for the entire playoff run and their opening night starting center (Mitchell Robinson) for much of the second round — as well as a few […]

The Michigan football team is hoping to pick up another big commitment as four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh is heavily considering the Wolverines. Michigan is hoping to finish with a top-10 2025 recruiting class, and landing a commitment from Marsh would certainly give them a boost. Right now, the Wolverines are in a good spot […]

The New England Patriots seem to be one of the finalists in the sweepstakes for San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco has negotiated the framework of a possible deal involving Aiyuk with New England, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported. Additionally, the 49ers have given Aiyuk to discuss a deal […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach and former Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh reportedly committed NCAA violations during the Wolverines’ sign-stealing scandal. While there is no evidence that Harbaugh had any knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme, he reportedly failed to cooperate with the NCAA during the investigation. ESPN published a story on Sunday summarizing a draft […]

Add Lauri Markkanen to the increasingly long list of stars the Golden State Warriors failed to acquire via trade. The Finnisher will reportedly agree to re-negotiate and extend his contract with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, making him ineligible to be traded for the entirety of 2024-25. Markkanen, like Paul George before him, won’t be […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ quest to find a suitable trade partner for Brandon Ingram has hit another roadblock. The Utah Jazz were once considered one of the most sensible potential destinations for the talented forward. Utah President Danny Ainge put a damp town on those small fires by inking Lauri Markkanen to a long-term contract […]

DEERFIELD, IL — The Chicago Sky shook up their roster before the WNBA All-Star break, trading former starting guard Marina Mabrey to the Connecticut Sun. Mabrey started the 2024 season as Chicago’s leading scorer before being eclipsed by former lottery pick Chennedy Carter. Carter has embraced her role as the Sky’s go-to on offense, and Teresa […]

The Utah Jazz and All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen are on the verge of agreeing to a massive, long-term contract extension, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. However, with August 6 marking the first day he is eligible to sign a new extension, Markkanen is expected to wait until Wednesday, August 7, at the earliest to […]