The referee drama from the UFC’s White House event has taken an extremely dark turn, and it appears that the sport is on the verge of losing one of its biggest stars. Former two-division champion Alex Pereira just dropped a bombshell on his Instagram stories, publicly confessing that the ongoing controversy surrounding unpunished illegal strikes […]
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Ever wondered who helped shape Achraf Hakimi into one of football’s biggest stars? Behind his success is a story of sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering support from his parents, who worked tirelessly to give their son every opportunity to pursue his dream. Their journey is a powerful reminder that every success story begins with people who […]
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Someone in that Europe reunion tried to get LeBron James to slip. They had the access, the history, and the casual setting of a championship anniversary trip to work with. The panel was discussing the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 NBA title. Former NBA champion turned ESPN analyst Iman Shumpert was on that Europe trip […]
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Mike Mayock developed a career by saying what others wouldn’t say in front of the camera. Today, many years away from being the analyst at NFL Network’s draft table, he’s doing the same thing again, but this time the target is the very network he worked for. During his latest appearance on a podcast, Mayock […]
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With rumors growing larger by the hour of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded, it brings up a solid question for the NFL. Which players can still get traded before the 2026 season? While we may not see a clear top-10 player in the league get traded like Antetokounmpo, there are still plenty of […]
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It’s time to rank the top offensive tackle in the 2027 class. This is undoubtedly the most important group in the entire draft, as we all know that the trenches win football games. The 2027 draft talk won’t pick up for another couple of months, but given how hyped up this class is, we should […]
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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders thought he had OL Jaiden Lindsay locked in for 2027 after he committed to Colorado on June 6 following an official visit to Boulder. But less than three weeks later, the Maryland prospect is heading in a different direction, and it started almost by accident. “After a great OV weekend […]
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Yet another year down the line, and yet again, the Cleveland Browns are asking the same question: Who could be the QB1? The quarterback race in Berea seems to have no end as Shedeur Sanders reportedly caught up with the veteran Deshaun Watson. But only a month before the training camp on July 28th, reports […]
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Replacing Kirk Herbstreit is a pretty big pair of shoes to fill. Joel Klatt thought he was signing up to replace a voice. But did he foresee that he was signing up for nearly 90 hours of talking to a wall? That’s the hidden cost of becoming the new voice of EA Sports College Football […]
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Earlier this month, Texas Tech found itself back in the middle of a college football fight after the NCAA suspended quarterback Brendan Sorsby over gambling violations. That ruling drew public comments from UCF athletic director Terry Mohajir, whose “integrity” comments and line that “no one is above the law” quickly added heat to the issue. […]
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Ohio State had no shortage of star power in 2025-26, but one transfer rose above the rest. Former Alabama safety Caleb Downs was named the Buckeyes’ Men’s Athlete of the Year, adding another major honor to a breakout run in Columbus. “Ohio State football All-American and women’s hockey gold medalist are Ohio State’s 2025-26 Athletes […]
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While Corey Heim was celebrating his first Cup Series victory, two backmarkers –Kevin Magnussen and Noah Gragson– became the spotlight of NASCAR’s first-ever Cup race inside an active military installation. And turns out, it was not an accident. And after everything was said and done, Denny Hamlin revealed what pushed Magnussen to do what he did. […]
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Austin Miller is barely kicking off his high school football journey, but the scary part is he might already be done with the entire recruiting process. After an absolute whirlwind of a weekend visit to Columbus, the elite 2029 wide receiver from Bellflower, California, decided he had seen enough and officially locked in his commitment […]
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Ed Orgeron might have thought he was making a smart recruiting move. But he may have accidentally handed Miami a win, and he learned a lesson the funny way. The lesson: never put a top prospect on FaceTime with Michael Irvin unless you’re sure you want that kid wearing orange and green. The story surfaced […]
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The Colorado Buffaloes lost their defensive pass-rush coordinator this offseason after Warren Sapp resigned in good faith to pursue other opportunities. The program has now picked Sapp’s replacement almost four months after his exit, and he joins Coach Prime and Chris Marve from the Virginia Tech Hokies. Per CBSSports’ Matt Zenitz, the program is set […]
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Deion Sanders’ eldest son, Deion Sanders Jr., followed his father’s value of caring for the Buffs. Coach Prime’s eldest son made a public push for a former Colorado player, Jaylen Wester, who played his final season with Western Kentucky. Unfortunately, he went undrafted in the NFL Draft this year, and Deion Jr. didn’t hold back […]
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Wyndham Clark may have had just one goal of redemption entering the Shinnecock Hills last Thursday. But he certainly walked off the 18th green with much more. He won his second US Open title after wrecking his reputation last year at Oakmont, and he did it all with a historic style. Clark joined only eight […]
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The long-running debate over which stadium is the toughest place to play in college football has a new update. Last year, EA Sports ranked Tiger Stadium as the toughest place, followed by Beaver Stadium and Ohio Stadium. But this year, there’s an important change, one that can settle a debate in the Big 10. Despite […]
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The four major championships in golf have long been defined by prestige, tradition, and respect for the players on the sport’s biggest stage. Augusta National has long been the gold standard for it. The other three majors have largely followed that tone. Crowd energy? Yes. Passion? Absolutely. The hostility at Shinnecock Hills 2026, however, was […]
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For several months, Pat McAfee and the crew of The Pat McAfee Show have been consuming PB&J products by Jams while publicly praising their taste and clean ingredients. But now, McAfee is taking that relationship a step further by expanding his ties with the brand and its founder, Connor Blakely. Per the Sports Business Journal, […]
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Entering Shinnecock Hills last week, Bryson DeChambeau was a top ten favorite to win his first major of the year. Instead, he went on to miss his third consecutive cut this season. You may blame it on his love for chocolate milk or LIV Golf, but ESPN analyst Mark Schlabach has something else to point […]
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Hannah Green earned a wire-to-wire victory here in 2019. The Ryder Cup was played here in 2016. Payne Stewart lifted the U.S. Open trophy here in 1991. Now Hazeltine gets another major to host: the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The third major of women’s golf is scheduled from June 25-28, and defending champion Minjee […]
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With the season now just two months away, the recruiting trail is heating up as the final weeks of key recruitments begin to unfold. Amid the buzz, Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong has shared the latest intel on a major target linked to Ryan Day’s program, which is also the final piece needed to secure their top […]
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In October 2024, Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. lost his father, Mark Fletcher Sr., at the age of 53, just as the Canes were preparing to face in-state Florida State. Even in that moment of ultimate grief, the RB played against the Noles and even scored a touchdown. Since then, he has found ways to […]
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Prospects in the Colorado Rockies farm system are never too far away from debuting at Coors Field. Yet Benny Montgomery gave up his baseball hopes at only 23 years old. After navigating through five years of injuries and hitting issues that never quite resolved, the minor leaguer has decided to quit pro baseball. The moves […]
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