Ryan Day and Ohio State have become more active in recruitment over the past few days. Just as things were set to improve with the commitment of a five-star prospect, the Buckeyes were kicked out of the race. Five-star cornerback John Meredith III has trimmed his list, and the Buckeyes are far from being the […]
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Shinnecock Hills has a reputation for exposing even the smallest mistakes. In the five instances when the US Open has been held here, only three professionals have scored under par. Raymond Floyd, with one under in 1986, and Retief Goosen, with four under in 2004, are the two who actually won, while Phil Mickelson, who […]
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After a breakout season last year, much was expected off 25-year old RHP Quinn Priester. However, any expectations need to wait because he will be spending the rest of the season in the 60-day IL. He has confirmed that he would need to undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery on Monday, June 22. A surgery he […]
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Rory McIlroy, is one of the biggest stars in the history of golf. So, if a fan happens to come across one of his golf balls, the temptation to keep it as a souvenir is understandable. But when it is amid a major, most fans refrain from doing that to maintain the integrity of the […]
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The Protect College Sports Act has been met with polarizing opinions since its introduction across college football. Barring Nick Saban and other witnesses, there was a lot of opposition to the bill. Despite the scrutiny, another major update has been added to the bill, and with this, all Power Four conferences are at the receiving […]
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In the shifting landscape of college football, the future of the CFP format is still uncertain. Maybe, with the 24-team bracket, we’d have fewer instances of the CFP committee getting called out for its bias. Do its decisions align with ESPN’s financial interests, given that ESPN is the official broadcaster of the playoffs? Former CFP […]
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When the Tennessee Titans signed quarterback Mitchell Trubisky earlier this offseason, the expectation for the 31-year-old was to provide depth behind Cam Ward while helping the team in any way he could. And while Trubisky has embraced his role in the Titans’ offense, the veteran signal-caller recently outplayed Ward during the team’s mandatory minicamp. The […]
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New York has seen championship celebrations spill into the streets before. For generations, title runs have turned entire neighborhoods into block parties, with fans climbing light poles, flooding avenues and celebrating long into the night. But every so often, hidden beneath the confetti and chants, another story emerges, one involving the people who never came […]
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Pete Crow-Armstrong is on a hot streak, hitting three homers in three consecutive games, powering the Chicago Cubs in winning their last two series. However, that’s still not enough for a team currently ranked third in the NL Central with a 39-36 record. Just last week, the Cubs became the first team in 2026 to […]
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Championship parades usually buy teams a few months of peace. The New York Knicks did not even get a few days. Fresh off ending a 53-year title drought, New York has already found itself at the center of the NBA’s next debate. Despite lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the Knicks opened behind both the San […]
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There’s something different about Joe Burrow this year. In his own words, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is now “a little more vocal in a mean way.” And beyond the way the 29-year-old carries himself in the locker room and on the field these days, he’s also making big predictions for the 2026 season. An instance […]
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Terry Bradshaw is 77, has spent more than three decades as a FOX broadcaster, and has faced criticism over his on-air mistakes, prompting many fans to call for his retirement. But Bradshaw has no interest in stepping away from FOX. Instead, he wants to cement his place in broadcasting history by delivering a few final […]
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Brendan Sorsby’s NFL future has become a debate over talent and trust. The former Cincinnati quarterback has attracted attention from around the league ahead of the NFL supplemental draft. His agent, Ron Slavin, said that 22 teams reached out after Sorsby declared for the draft. But that’s not where Slavin stopped. Instead of relaying Sorsby’s […]
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LIV Golf burst onto the scene in 2022 with massive guaranteed contracts, no-cut events, and prize purses starting at $25 million. The scale was unprecedented and forced the golf world to take notice. So when a reporter asked USGA CEO Mike Whan at Shinnecock Hills whether matching the Masters’ $22.5 million purse really mattered, and […]
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RFK Racing currently fields three chartered entries, and losing one would require major restructuring. As a result, the team co-owned by Brad Keselowski faces a crucial decision, as the leasing agreement that keeps the No. 60 Ford of Ryan Preece on track is set to expire after the 2026 season. But rather than considering a […]
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Despite the Gamecocks losing multiple games and the offense struggling, Shane Beamer didn’t rush into replacing his offensive coordinator last season. Instead, the program made the change late in the 2025 season. Beamer had nearly a month before the regular season ended to evaluate what the program needed. He spoke with several coaches, but one candidate […]
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After a strong rookie season with over 3,500 passing yards, Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ second year in the league was marked by injuries. A QB’s absence often negatively impacts the chemistry with their receivers, and that was evident in the 2025 season. However, Daniels has a plan to get the synergy back on offense […]
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The college football chapter of the Brendan Sorsby saga is over after the Texas Tech QB withdrew his lawsuit against the NCAA and entered the supplemental draft. That means the Big 12 doesn’t have to take any harsh call on one of its programs. For former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, the ending seems […]
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The 1990 standardization marked the end of the British ball (1.62 inches), unifying the game for the first time. But the modern debate has shifted from the size of the ball to the distance it travels. With the U.S. Open underway and more than 35 years later, the governing bodies have adjusted the conversation. Although […]
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On May 15, 1973, more than 2,000 Knicks fans packed the steps of City Hall to celebrate an NBA championship. Police struggled to keep the speakers’ stand clear, Red Holzman addressed the crowd, and New York basked in another basketball title. Yet one thing was missing. There was no ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of […]
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Whenever major championships get hit with extreme weather, tournament officials often face some of the hardest calls in sports. The stakes are enormous as course conditions keep getting unpredictable. Every decision in that situation gets scrutinized from every angle. The last time the US Open first round was delayed for fog was in 2021 at […]
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Elye Wahi starred at the World Cup for the Ivory Coast in their 1-0 win over Ecuador. But just two weeks ahead of the tournament, he was arrested on suspicion of fixing offences, according to credible reports. The 23-year-old is still under the cloud of investigation, as his debut World Cup journey is interrupted. Wahi […]
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Deion Sanders has built countless relationships through football, but his connection with Head Huncho Amir is a little different. While Coach Prime never had the chance to coach the young rapper in professional leagues, he became a mentor and big-brother figure in Amir’s life long before the music took off. Before all the fame, Amir […]
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Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who tragically passed away last November, would have been celebrating his first Father’s Day as a dad this year. His son, Makhai, was born on June 11th, and the tragedy that took Kneeland’s life still weighs heavily on the Cowboys and the NFL. But the men who knew […]
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As a New Orleans Saints fan, it takes a lot for me to admit this, but Luke Kuechly is one of my favorite football players of all time. Inside linebacker is one of the most underrated positions in the league. Outside of special teams, running backs are the only position that makes less money than off-ball linebackers, […]
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