Clutch Points The NBA is becoming an increasingly impatient kingdom where the ruling owners harshly overlook the recent accomplishments of their “fall guy” head coaches. That is…
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QB Payton Thorne transferring to Auburn
The Athletic Former Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne will suit up for the Auburn Tigers this season, he announced via Twitter on Friday. Here’s what you need to know: Thorne entered the…
Colorado AD Rick George backs Deion Sanders amid roster turnover
ESPN Following a dizzying April during which dozens of players entered the transfer portal, Colorado athletic director Rick George remained staunch in his support for first-year coach…
The NHL draft lottery explained: How 4 ping-pong balls will set Connor Bedard’s future
The Athletic How much does a ping-pong ball weigh? In a literal sense, it weighs 2.7 grams, or less than one-tenth of an ounce. But…
Potential Free Agent-Landing Spots for Vladimir Tarasenko
Bleacher Report The New York Rangers went all in at the NHL trade deadline to try and position themselves for a Stanley Cup run. It…
How the Maple Leafs, down 2-0 to Panthers, can salvage season
The Score The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a 2-0 hole despite playing fairly well through the first leg of their second-round series against…
NCAA considering rule change on guarding position in men’s basketball: What’s the effect?
The Athletic A change to the legal guarding position on block/charge scenarios involving defenders around the basket may be coming to NCAA men’s basketball next…
Ex-NMSU basketball players say teammates targeted coaches
ESPN The two former New Mexico State basketball players who say they were sexually assaulted by teammates told ESPN that their alleged attackers targeted others on the…
Yankees’ 2023 Season Is Already Teetering on the Brink of Disaster
Bleacher Report The New York Yankees are about to face the toughest test of their season with a roster in tatters, a whole bunch of…
Ronald Acuna’s MVP form, three teams already in trouble, and 5 more observations
The Score Ronald Acuna was not a poor performer last season, but he wasn't quite his MVP-level self. He was returning from an ACL tear…
Phillies Bryce Harper will get extra time for applause in return to Citizens Bank Park
CBS Sports Philadelphia Phillies slugger and two-time National League MVP Bryce Harper recently achieved the fastest-ever return to action after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Harper made his return to…
Lionel Messi Issues Statement After PSG Suspension: ‘I Apologize to My Teammates’
Bleacher Report Legendary soccer star Lionel Messi apologized to his Paris Saint-Germain teammates Friday for missing a training session on Monday in favor of traveling…
West Ham demand £100m for Declan Rice amid interest from Premier League rivals
ESPN West Ham United are expected to demand £100 million for midfielder Declan Rice this summer as they attempt to ward off interest from several Premier League rivals, sources have…
Giants, Dexter Lawrence agree to monster $90 million contract extension
Clutch Points Since arriving to the New York Giants in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has become a focal point…
Lamar Jackson: Other teams reached out, but I wanted to stay with Ravens
The Score The Baltimore Ravens weren’t the only team interested in the services of Lamar Jackson before he signed a historic extension. The Ravens star,…
Ravens surprised no team made Lamar Jackson contract offer
Pro Football Talk Ravens G.M. Eric DeCosta visited with #PFTPM on Wednesday. The primary topic was the team’s ability to finally get a long-term deal…
Bucks fire Mike Budenholzer after 1st-round exit
The Score The Milwaukee Bucks fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after his fifth season with the franchise, the team announced. Budenholzer compiled a regular season record…
2023 NBA Free Agency: Best Available Wings and Their Top Landing Spots
Bleacher Report Old-school basketball was built around point guards and centers, but the wing position has arguably grown to be the most important in the…
Should the Timberwolves trade Karl-Anthony Towns?
Sportsnaut The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2022-2023 disappointment and one NBA insider believes the best way for the franchise to quickly turn things around is to move…
College Football QB Battles Still Undecided After 2023 Spring Practices
Bleacher Report No roster decision in college football is more important than determining which quarterback will lead the offense. For a handful of projected top…
Iowa State linebacker arrested on rape charge
Sportsnaut Iowa State linebacker Aidan Ralph is facing a felony sexual assault charge after an alleged attack that left a woman with a fractured spine….
Deion Sanders’ extreme Colorado makeover has coaches buzzing: ‘It’s a tremendous risk’
The Athletic The text messages came flying in from all over the country on April 24, a chorus of coaches and recruiters seeking clarity. What’s…
Which Connor Bedard landing spot would send fans into a frenzy?
Daily Faceoff Hi. It’s me, Matt. The guy who tweets the ‘Elmo with a raging fire behind him’ meme regularly. Why do I do it?…
Erik Karlsson, Adam Fox, Cale Makar voted Norris Trophy finalists
The Score San Jose Sharks veteran Erik Karlsson, New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox, and Colorado Avalanche blue-liner Cale Makar are the 2022-23 Norris Trophy…
Buying or Selling Newest Trade and Offseason Buzz Before the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery
Bleacher Report The 2023 NHL Draft Lottery will be held on Monday, May 8, at 8 pm ET. Only the 16 teams that failed to qualify for the 2023…
Hunter Dickinson commits to Kansas following transfer from Michigan
The Score Former Michigan standout Hunter Dickinson will transfer to Kansas for the 2023-24 season, he announced Thursday. The 22-year-old landed on the Jayhawks over…
Jack Flaherty amid Cardinals’ dismal slump: ‘We’re all f——g frustrated’
The Score The St. Louis Cardinals are mired in a six-game losing streak that’s keeping them in last place in the NL Central, and players…
Big-Name MLB Players Putting Themselves at Risk of Losing Starting Roles
Bleacher Report It’s still early in the 2023 Major League Baseball, but not so early that slow starters around the league shouldn’t be worried about…