Make fun of the so-called ‘worst college basketball team of all-time’ all you want. They have a bigger priority than winning

Only a few minutes into his team’s first practice of the 2023-24 season, Logan Strand already had an inkling that the months ahead might be grim. It was glaringly obvious to the Free Lutheran Bible College men’s basketball coach that most of his roster of 18-to-21-year-olds had hardly played before. Strand began assessing his team … Read more

Former Tulane QB Darian Mensah commits to Duke

Darian Mensah was Tulane’s starting QB in 2024. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) Duke moved quickly to secure its new quarterback. According to multiple reports including Rivals’ Devils Illustrated, former Tulane QB Darian Mensah has committed to the Blue Devils. Mensah visited Duke on Tuesday and his impending arrival comes as Duke’s 2024 starter, Maalik … Read more

QB Room: If the Eagles implode again, they can thank the latest self-inflicted nonsense pointed at Jalen Hurts

Two months ago, Jalen Hurts was a turnover problem. Two months later — turnover problems resolved — he’s a passing problem. And two months from now, if the Philadelphia Eagles haven’t won February’s Super Bowl, Hurts might end up being scapegoated as the root cause of all the franchise’s problems. That’s how the trajectory of … Read more

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard lead Bucks in thriller past shorthanded Magic to semifinals

The shorthanded Magic were game Tuesday night. But ultimately, the firepower of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard proved too much to overcome. The All-Star Bucks duo rallied Milwaukee from an early deficit then held off the Magic late for a 114-109 victory over Orlando in the first game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Milwaukee overcame … Read more

Stephen A makes odd statement about possible Steph-LeBron pairing

Stephen A makes odd statement about possible Steph-LeBron pairing originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Stephen A. Smith has some strong opinions about LeBron James hypothetically joining Steph Curry and the Warriors. The ESPN analyst explained why he wouldn’t want to see the Olympic teammates together in San Francisco. “As a fan, visually speaking, … Read more

Purdy, Shanahan respond to Deebo’s social media posts

Purdy, Shanahan respond to Deebo’s social media posts originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy believes Deebo Samuel is a big part of the 49ers’ offense and wants to get him more involved this season. The San Francisco quarterback addressed Samuel’s viral social media posts about not getting the ball enough. “Deebo and … Read more