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What’s left in the offseason catching market
If the lockout marks the end of the offseason’s first round of catcher musical chairs, let’s look at which teams and free agents still have needs to fill and which other clubs could step forward with more trade possibilities.
The most notable single-season declines in NFL history
As turnaround success stories spawn, the NFL has certainly seen its share of memorable letdown seasons. Many of which ended successful eras. Here are the most significant decline seasons in league history.
20 names to know for 2021-22 women's college basketball season
The 2021-22 women's college basketball season is off and running. We've already seen some of the game's established stars shine bright, while others have emerged as those to watch going forward.
How MLB luxury-tax thresholds have changed by the year
In the current negotiations, MLB made an initial proposal that included lowering the base tax threshold to $180M.
The 'NFL coaches with the most career wins' quiz
How many of the NFL coaches with the most career wins in the regular season can you name in five minutes?
Larry Bird: Career retrospective
As LFO once sang, “The great Larry Bird jersey number 33.” There have been many accolades for the man they call Larry Legend that go beyond being name dropped by the fourth or five most popular boy band of the turn of the millennium.
The 'Most receptions as an NFL rookie' quiz
How many NFL players with the most catches as a rookie can you name in five minutes?
Jim Valvano: Career retrospective
It has been 25 years since his untimely passing and his legendary speech at the inaugural ESPYs in 1993. That speech has taken on a life of its own and has carried on the life and cause of Jimmy V. Here is a retrospective on the impact Valvano had on the world.
Patriots win with only three pass attempts in windy, snowy game vs. Bills
New England managed 241 yards of total offense, despite the one-dimensional game plan.
Four finalists named for 2021 Heisman Trophy
Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, and Alabama quarterback Bryce Young are the four finalists for the 2021 Heisman Trophy.
NFL Week 13 grades from around the league
The NFC frontrunners took care of business, while the AFC North continues to fluctuate. The Lions' dramatic first win also dealt a blow to the Vikings' playoff hopes, and the Chiefs kept their defense-powered resurgence going.
United States staging diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Last month, President Joe Biden told reporters he was "considering" a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing from Feb. 4-20 as
Gator raid! Winless Texas Southern upsets No. 20 Florida
Texas Southern basketball started its season 0-7, but got its first win of the year by upsetting the No. 20 Florida Gators, 69-54, in Gainesville, Fla.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit dies during workout
Medina Spirit collapsed and died at Santa Anita Park.
Miami hires Mario Cristobal to replace Manny Diaz as head coach
The coaching change follows weeks of speculation and rumors the school was working on a big offer to lure Cristobal from Oregon, where he led the Ducks to a 10-3 record this season.
Should the Reds trade three-time All-Star Mike Moustakas?
“Moose” has two years remaining on the four-year, $64M deal he signed two years ago, then the largest free-agent signing in Reds franchise history.
Flyers fire head coach Alain Vigneault
The Philadelphia Flyers kicked off the week with a personnel shakeup, firing head coach Alain Vigneault as the team's losing streak has stretched to eight games.
The 'Starting QBs from Week 3 of the 2004 NFL season' quiz
Ben Roethlisberger made his first NFL start in Week 3 of the 2004 season. How many of the starting QBs from that week can you name in five minutes?
Watch: Lions get first win of season with last-second touchdown vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lions are no longer winless after a come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13 that was capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St.
Giants DB takes shot at Tua Tagovailoa after loss
A New York Giants player is finding a way to talk smack despite taking an L.
Lamar Jackson throws helmet after failed 2-point conversion to lose game
The Baltimore Ravens lost a total heartbreaker to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and it’s a game both Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews will be replaying in their nightmares.
College Football Playoff committee announces New Year's Six matchups
The College Football Playoff field is set with Alabama as the top seed, but deciding that bracket isn't the committee's only role. The group is also responsible for setting the matchups in the other four New Years' Six bowl games, which were announced Sunday.
College Football Playoff set with Alabama Crimson Tide as No. 1 seed
The College Football Playoff field is officially set.
Nick Saban: Media’s ‘rat poison’ boosted Bama to SEC title
The Tide will not necessarily be the favorites in the College Football Playoff, which should work in Saban’s favor. Maybe the underdog status was all Saban needed.
Baylor ends Oklahoma State's CFP hopes with goal-line stand
While the Oklahoma State offense managed to drive 89 yards in the final three minutes of the game, the team was unable to move the ball one more yard over the goal line.
Ben Roethlisberger reportedly plans to retire after 2021 season
Ben Roethlisberger has told teammates and people within the Steelers organization that he expects this to be his final season with Pittsburgh, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
LeBron James says false positive was 'handled very poorly' by NBA
After a false positive test result, James, 36, was placed in the protocols Tuesday
Brian Kelly has interesting comment on Notre Dame's playoff credentials
Brian Kelly is weighing in on whether his departure should factor into Notre Dame’s case for inclusion in the College Football Playoff.
Hornets place LaMelo Ball, three others in health and safety protocols
LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Mason Plumlee and Jalen McDaniels have landed in the NBA's health and safety protocols.
Alex Ovechkin becomes second-fastest NHL player to reach 750 goals
He’s currently on pace to shatter his career-high of 65 goals set back in 2007-08.
Jason Kidd thinks Luka Doncic's strategy with officials hurts Mavs
Doncic’s chirping has become consistent, and Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has heard enough.
Despite a winning record and MVP, Bryce Harper and Phillies right back where they started
Bryce Harper gave the Phillies exactly the type of season they hoped for when they signed him to the team’s first $300M+ deal. Unfortunately, he couldn’t pitch the ninth inning (or the eighth inning), and the Phillies fell short of true contention yet again.
Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey for violating code of conduct
Director of player personnel Joe Cronin has been promoted to interim GM for the time being.
The 'NFL rookie QBs with multiple 300-yard games' quiz
In NFL history, a rookie QB has thrown for 300 or more yards more than once 40 times. How many of the 40 can you name in five minutes?
Buccaneers' Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards suspended three games for misrepresenting COVID-19 vaccination status
Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards and John Franklin III have been suspended three games without pay for misrepresenting their vaccination statuses.
Taysom Hill throws four interceptions in Saints' 27-17 loss to Cowboys
While Hill did manage to throw two touchdown passes, they weren't enough to offset his errors.
The 'NBA league leaders in assists per game' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the league in assists per game since the NBA-ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
MLB owners vote to institute lockout as league, MLBPA fail to reach new labor contract
This marks MLB's first work stoppage in more than 25 years.
Chris Paul is finally understood
Chris Paul has always had a mental edge on his peers and enemies. He is smarter than most and, perhaps more importantly, much more obsessed.
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