Years from now, when we think back on the 2024 NFL season, it’s possible the first two things that come to mind will be the Detroit Lions winning their first Super Bowl and Jayden Daniels’ unbelievable and historic rookie season. The Lions are the favorite to win the Super Bowl, via BetMGM’s odds, after securing … Read more
History doesn’t repeat itself. But it sure does rhyme, sometimes in the most obvious possible ways … you know, like Neon/Deion. As Deion Sanders and the Dallas Cowboys circle one another, eyeing a possible reunion, it’s worth taking a look back at the last time Sanders wore the Star. What does Deion’s brief but memorable … Read more
With the NBA season at its midway point, let’s take a spin around the league as we approach the trade deadline and playoff push, starting with the top two teams in the league — the Cavaliers and Thunder — who face off on Thursday in another marquee matchup. 1. Cavs-Thunder, NBA Finals: Who ya got? … Read more
More often than not, the unsung heroes picked in the mid-to-late rounds or plucked off the waiver wire give fantasy managers the best chance at winning. That premise isn’t resigned to fantasy basketball — the best teams win by managing their teams effectively throughout the season while nabbing underrated players later than their expected output. … Read more
Bob Uecker spent more than 50 years as the Milwaukee Brewers’ play-by-play announcer. (Photo by Jeffrey Phelps/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Bob Uecker didn’t have to stretch much to play quick-witted broadcaster Harry Doyle in the movie “Major League.” Milwaukee Brewers fans happily listened to that act for more than 50 years. Uecker, whose humor … Read more
Despite dropping his first set since October, No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner moved on after winning his 16th consecutive match. (Photo by Shi Tang/Getty Images) Day 5 of the Australian Open was a good day for the higher seeds in the men’s and women’s draws, with big names advancing to the third round. Men’s No. … Read more
Each week during the 2024-25 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward. [Last time on Fact or Fiction: There should be a trade market for Zion Williamson] Fact or Fiction: This … Read more
The 100th anniversary celebration of Fordham’s Rose Hill Gym saw an exciting triple-overtime finish during a record-breaking night. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) It was an historic and record-breaking night during Wednesday’s UMass 120-118 triple-overtime victory over Fordham. It was also a very busy night for the referees’ whistles. During the nearly four-hour game, the … Read more
Collins postponed her retirement into 2025 because of fertility issues [Getty Images] American Danielle Collins thanked fans that heckled her during her second-round victory over Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open for “paying my bills”. The 10th seed cupped her left hand to her ear and blew kisses to the crowd, who booed as she … Read more
Katie Boulter loses in three-sets to Veronika Kudermetova in the second round of Australian Open – Reuters/Edgar Su Katie Boulter continued her poor form at the majors as she lost in three-sets to Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova. Despite her seeded status at the last four slams, the British No 1 has still never gone beyond the … Read more