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10 college football teams in need of a big turnaround

Some of college football’s traditional powers have really fallen by the wayside. Sometimes they fall victim to unrealistic expectations, and other times they simply don’t recruit or play well enough to match the talent on display. One …

Josh Norman

Josh Norman says rival Dez Bryant ‘has a lot left in the tank’

It’s safe to say Josh Norman and Dez Bryant have always had an extensive on-field rivalry, but as many question the Dallas Cowboys receiver, Norman is coming to his defense. In an appearance on Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed, Norman thinks …

Joel Embiid 76ers

Joel Embiid cleared from NBA concussion protocol

Joel Embiid got at least some good news in his efforts to come back from a concussion and a fractured orbital bone. Embiid is improving, at least on the concussion front, where he has been cleared by the league’s protocol. A medical update on …

Conor McGregor belts

Conor McGregor free after posting $50k bond

Conor McGregor is, at least for the moment, a free man. McGregor was released from custody Friday after being arraigned on three misdemeanor assault charges and one felony criminal mischief charge stemming from his attack on the UFC team bus. …

LeBron James bald

New York billboard challenges LeBron James to join Knicks

The recruiting efforts toward Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James have already begun in earnest. Facing free agency this summer, James is the hottest property, and one New York company is up with a billboard trying to convince him that the Knicks …

Warriors logo

Warriors confirm that they will not change name upon moving to San Francisco

The Golden State Warriors are moving to a new arena in San Francisco after next season, which had led some to wonder if there would be a change coming to their name. Warriors president Rick Welts made quite clear on Wednesday that there was no change …

ESPN

Former NFL player sues ESPN for defamation

A former NFL player is not happy with how ESPN reported on his arrest and courtroom conduct in 2017. According to TMZ Sports, Dimitri Patterson, a former Miami Dolphins cornerback, is claiming that ESPN defamed him by reporting that he injured two …

MLB Facebook broadcast gets terrible early reviews

Wednesday’s Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets game was broadcast exclusively on Facebook, and it’s safe to say that the ordeal did not get rave reviews from those who watched. Things got off to a bad start, as the game was delayed by …

Charlie Blackmon Rockies

Charlie Blackmon gets reported $108 million extension from Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have taken steps to lock down outfielder Charlie Blackmon. The team confirmed an extension to keep Blackmon with the club through 2023, with reports from HardballTalk’s Craig Calcaterra indicating that the outfielder would …

Deshaun Watson

Bill O’Brien planning offensive overhaul to suit Deshaun Watson

Now that the Houston Texans know what quarterback Deshaun Watson can do, they’re happy to build their entire offense around him. That’s coach Bill O’Brien’s goal this offseason — retool the offense to best suit his young …

Matt Ryan

Falcons GM says long-term deal with Matt Ryan is ‘close’

The Atlanta Falcons are still looking to lock down quarterback Matt Ryan to a long-term deal, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff believes it will happen. Dimitroff said Tuesday that re-signing Ryan to a long-term deal is the team’s No. 1 …

Arizona could hit Sean Miller with financial penalties over potential NCAA violations

The University of Arizona could take preemptive steps to punish coach Sean Miller in the event he is found to have committed an NCAA rules violation. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, the Arizona Board of Regents will vote this week on …

Jose Fernandez

Attorney claims Jose Fernandez was drugged in scheme prior to crash

Jose Fernandez was the victim of a robbery scheme that got him drugged the night of his death, according to his estate’s attorney. According to TMZ Sports, Ralph Fernandez, who is defending Fernandez’s estate against a wrongful death …

Shohei Ohtani

10 MLB rookies who could have a big impact in 2018

Who’s going to win Rookie of the Year in the American and National League in 2018? It’s way too early to tell, but we can make some educated guesses as to who will land in the conversation. Some candidates are obvious, while other …

Villanova Wildcats win

10 biggest takeaways from the college basketball season

Villanova winning its second title in three years has closed the 2017-18 college basketball season. It was a controversial and sometimes difficult season, but the quality on the court remained high and there were a lot of great moments to remember. …

NCAA called out over use of official ladder

In light of numerous scandals, the NCAA’s refusal to pay players while reeling in the corporate money has been scrutinized heavily this season, and the NCAA’s use of an official ladder to cut down the nets did not go over well. The NCAA …

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