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There’s general agreement among most experts that the NCAA’s selection committee more or less got the 68-team field right this year, but don’t tell that to the NC State Wolfpack. The Wolfpack were one of the last teams out of the …
Everybody loves to be the one to call that big first round upset in March Madness. It may not win you the bracket pool, but it can certainly give you bragging rights and make you look very smart for spotting a lesser-known team that shocked the …
The Michigan State Spartans were the sixth overall seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament, but they weren’t exactly rewarded with a favorable draw. The Spartans were placed in the same region as Duke, the top overall seed in the entire …
The Los Angeles Lakers have a big offseason ahead of them, and it will likely involve some high-profile free agent pursuits. LeBron James figures to be a big part of whatever the Lakers are selling. He was asked after Sunday’s loss to the New …
Dean Wade has been a bit cursed with injury luck over the past few years, and the Kansas State Wildcats are hoping that he can feature in the NCAA Tournament. Wade has dealt with a lingering foot problem for much of the season, and it was serious …
Perhaps the most famous of the San Francisco Giants’ three titles of the last decade was sealed in 2014, when Madison Bumgarner’s amazing performance in Game 7 saw off the Kansas City Royals for a third championship in five seasons. On …
Standout guard Justin Robinson will be suiting up for Virginia Tech in the NCAA Tournament. Hokies coach Buzz Williams made the announcement with a simple Twitter graphic to confirm that Robinson, who has been out since the end of January with a foot …
LeBron James has not had the best of times since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, and on Sunday, he offered up another bad look with the team playing out the string. James was sitting away from the huddle during a timeout Sunday against the New York …
Johnny Manziel is resuming his football career in the United States. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Manziel has signed the Alliance of American Football’s Standard Player Agreement, and will go through the waiver system to join a …
The North Carolina Central Eagles clinched their third straight NCAA Tournament bid on Saturday by winning the MEAC tournament, but their head coach is well aware of the road ahead of them. The Eagles are almost certain to be one of the 16 seeds in …
Baker Mayfield is enjoying his first full NFL offseason by moonlighting as a Major League Baseball coach. Mayfield is visiting Milwaukee Brewers camp, and on Saturday, he was granted the opportunity to coach first base in the fourth inning of the …
The Oakland Raiders have officially released offensive lineman Donald Penn. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team and player mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons. After five seasons, the Raiders said they and OT Donald Penn …
Thad Matta may be ready to get back into coaching. According to Aaron Torres of The Athletic, Matta is regarded as the “overwhelming favorite” for the UNLV job that came available after the firing of Marvin Menzies. Rick Pitino, who has …
The Bradley Braves’ athletic department stood down Saturday amid heavy criticism over restricting a reporter’s access amid accusations that he failed to promote the school’s “brand.” In a commentary article by Dave …
Stefon Diggs is not being traded to the Washington Redskins. The brother of the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver posted a Photoshopped image of Diggs in a Redskins uniform on Saturday, sparking a flurry of Twitter rumors. Stefon Diggs’ brother posted …
The New York Giants are being widely mocked for trading Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns, but one of their newest players thinks it doesn’t mean they can’t compete. Golden Tate, who just signed a free agent contract with the …
