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Anthony Farris

Anthony is an Ohio-based writer with more than a decade of writing experience, including stops at FanSided, OutKick, and others. He's a fan of all Cleveland sports, which has, in turn, resulted in high blood pressure and what some might consider a drinking problem. Again, blame Cleveland. The NFL, NBA, and both college football and basketball are primarily what he covers. Anthony considers NBA Jam to be the greatest arcade game of all-time and can not be convinced otherwise. After many, many years, he (barely) graduated from Youngstown State University with a piece of paper that is somewhere in his closet.

January 13, 2026  |  NFL

Texans can thank Deshaun Watson for emphatic playoff win over Steelers

Quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to be the gift that keeps on giving for the Houston Texans. For the Cleveland Browns, not so much. 

January 12, 2026  |  NBA

'I was confused': Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards stunned by imposing Victor Wembanyama

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards encountered an alien Sunday — and left without an answer for what he had just seen.

January 6, 2026  |  NBA

Snoop Dogg was on call for Steve Kerr’s ejection vs. Clippers

During the fourth quarter of Monday night’s Clippers–Warriors game, Kerr exited early after arguing a no-call on what he thought should have been a goaltend against the Clippers.

December 30, 2025  |  NFL

Joe Buck sheds light on his process with glimpse of 'MNF' notes

ESPN’s veteran broadcaster shared a photo of his hand-written NFL playoff picture notes to use as a reference during Monday night’s Rams-Falcons game.

December 29, 2025  |  College Football

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith would have been a Hurricane if Miami won more

In two seasons in Columbus, Smith has made two All-American teams, caught 26 touchdown passes and earned Rose Bowl MVP honors. 

December 17, 2025  |  Memphis Tigers

Penny Hardaway admits the NBA is 'not fun to watch anymore'

Excluding the millions of dollars, elite athleticism and height, Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway is just like us: irritated by the NBA’s current style of play.

December 17, 2025  |  Vanderbilt Commodores

Mark Ingram II wasted little time clapping back at Diego Pavia’s Heisman voter diss

Ingram took it upon himself to run over the Vanderbilt QB, who finished second in Saturday’s Heisman voting and then pouted both on social media and at a New York City club.

December 16, 2025  |  Colorado Buffaloes

Why Browns should replace HC Kevin Stefanski with Deion Sanders

Four of Stefanski’s six seasons in Cleveland have been losing campaigns.

December 12, 2025  |  NBA

Shaquille O'Neal sees huge opportunity behind NIL deals

Shaquille O’Neal dunked all over the prospect of highly-touted hoopers foregoing college eligibility (and lots and lots of money) for the NBA. During a Friday appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Shaq told Patrick why he wouldn’t be a one-and-done in today’s lucrative NIL era of college athletics.

December 7, 2025  |  Indiana Hoosiers

Fernando Mendoza would look awfully good in Silver and Black

If you’re the Las Vegas Raiders, there’s no reason to roll the dice. Keep doing what you’re doing, and you’ll get lucky. 

December 6, 2025  |  NBA

Match made in heaven? Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Cavaliers would be win-win

Cleveland could pair the Greek Freak with Mitchell to form what would be the top tandem in the East.