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Vikings reportedly have QB contingency plan if trade-up falls through

The Minnesota Vikings to move up to draft a quarterback, but what will they do if the price is just too steep?

Josh Hart Not Happy With 'Idiotic' Uproar From Philadelphia

The Villanova men's basketball program is well-represented on the New York Knicks' roster, which made for some awkward moments on social media this week. The Knicks, led by former Wildcats Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo, are currently up 2-0 on the Philadelphia 76ers in their first ...

Ted Kravitz calls out the ‘same Christian Horner’ over latest Sergio Perez comments

"So think about it this way..."

In NBA history, only Luka Doncic and Michael Jordan have done this

Luka Doncic is one of only two players in NBA history to average 30 points, five rebounds and five assists per game in the playoffs. The other is Michael Jordan.

Amon-Ra St. Brown extension assures Justin Jefferson will break the bank

With the Detroit Lions extending wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown on Wednesday, it assures that Justin Jefferson will get a massive extension.

Patriots double-dip at QB in 7-round mock draft

New England leans heavily on the offense in this 7-round mock draft.

Rickie Fowler made a hole-in-one at one of golf’s most famous courses

Back in January, Justin Thomas was asked by reporters about a course he hasn’t played but would like to. The answer was immediate—Pine Valley Golf Club, ranked as the No. 1 course on Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest Courses list. JT described how stoked he was to be making his maiden voyage in April along with a group of buddies. It appears tha...

Michigan Football Player Transferring After Team's Spring Game

Michigan may lose a defensive player who was vying for a bigger role in Ann Arbor this year. According to On3's Pete Nakos, DJ Waller Jr. has entered the transfer portal. The defensive back played 11 games for the national champions during his freshman year. Waller joined Michigan last year as a ...

Giants linked with polarizing QB prospect as fallback option

Could the Giants make a surprising player the sixth overall pick?

Longtime Hockey Announcer Passed Away Monday At 96

The hockey world lost a longtime announcer on Monday. Al Shaver, who called Minnesota North Stars and Minnesota Gophers games, passed away at the age of 96. He was battling a brief illness, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. "Al Shaver, the voice of the North Stars for 26 years and the ...

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings and Eagles trade up, Patrick Mahomes gets wide receiver

The 2024 NFL Draft is upon us and the first round sees the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles trade up while Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs get an upgrade at wide receiver.

Revisionist history: 3 awful trades the Cardinals wish they could take back

The Cardinals have gone from being one of baseball's most respected organizations to a laughingstock. These three trades played a key role in their downfall.

Raiders 2024 NFL Draft rumors tracker: Latest buzz surrounding Las Vegas

The latest rumors surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday, April 25.

Luke McCaffrey is more than Christian McCaffrey’s younger brother

The younger McCaffrey is a fascinating NFL Draft prospect.

MLB announcers continue to troll umpires

Monday saw Yankees skipper Aaron Boone get ejected in the first inning of an opening series against the Oakland A’s after home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt thought chatter from unhappy fans was coming from New York’s dugout. The umpire critiques went coast-to-coast. After the Yankees’ announcers had their say on Tuesday, Mets broadcasters Gary Cohen and Duane Kuiper joined the chorus with playful jabs at Wendelstedt’s incident with Boone on...

Digging Deeper into Liverpool’s 0-2 Loss to Everton

After the Reds end their title challenge with an embarrassing whimper, we dig into the winners, losers and narratives on the night.

The D-backs' Ketel Marte didn't run on a game-ending double play and of course Jonathan Papelbon noticed

While baseball does have its share of silly unwritten rules, the expectation for players to show effort is absolutely reasonable. And nearly nine years after Jonathan Papelbon's in-dugout altercation with Bryce Harper, he's still both

What went wrong with Jordan Walker? Four things to know about struggling Cardinals hitter who just got demoted

The 21-year-old former top prospect has been sent back to Memphis after an awful start to 2024

Cardinals early-season embarrassment could hit a new low on Wednesday

The St. Louis Cardinals early-season slump could get even worse on Wednesday.

Jurgen Klopp makes top-four admission as Liverpool suffer painful Merseyside derby defeat

Jurgen Klopp makes top-four admission as Liverpool suffer painful Merseyside derby defeat - Klopp warned his side that Tottenham could still catch them

‘How can you justify this?’ – more questions asked about ‘strange’ Lance Stroll penalty in China

"What do you mean it is Ricciardo's fault?"

Ferrari announce ‘historic’ new deal as Fernando Alonso lifts lid on Aston Martin dynamic – F1 news round-up

As part of Wednesday's F1 news, we welcome F1's newest official team name to the grid. Sorry, it's not Andretti...

Vikings could capitalize on falling NFL Draft quarterback

Each year, players will fall farther than they should based on consensus. Could the Minnesota Vikings capitalize on that in 2024?

Why the LIV Golf Adelaide winning payout will likely be cut by nearly 50 percent

For most folks, $2.2 million is more than enough to make ends meet. You can buy all the cold cuts you want from the grocery store, pick up your dry cleaning and even treat yourself to a new golf club or two with that chunk of change. Still, the math is the math … and $2.2 million is a lot less than $4 million. At this week’s LIV Golf event in Adela...

Nelly Korda lays blame for lack of women’s golf coverage at TV network's feet

Television coverage for women's golf is abysmal compared to men's and Korda wants to hold the networks accountable.

Red Sox lose top starter to 15-day IL

Brayan Bello is dealing with right lat tightness.

Why is a 65-year-old golfer playing in this week's PGA Tour event?

Since switching to a team format in 2017, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans has established itself as one of the PGA Tour's unique events. It's also the tournament you're most likely to see some unexpected faces. Last year it was the combo of David Duval and John Daly playing together and finishing dead last by 12 shots. They would have finished ev...

Two drivers named in brutal ‘half of the field does not belong in F1’ verdict

"It is simply a fact that half of the field does not belong in the field at all."

Analyst makes final draft plea for Bears to pass on Caleb Williams

At least one analyst is going against conventional wisdom regarding the first pick in the draft.

NFL Draft best bets: Who will draft QB Michael Penix Jr.?

The 2024 NFL Draft begins Thursday, and football fans should be starting to get excited for their team to drastically improve in the next few days. That said, only one will come out with Washington star QB Michael Penix Jr. Below, we analyze

NFL Draft 2024 final big board, ranking top-100 prospects available

Here are the top 100 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Mookie Betts had an extremely classy response after noticing that Lane Thomas got hurt on a stolen base

While Shohei Ohtani's blistering 450-foot home run was the obvious highlight from the Dodgers' 4-1 win over the Nationals, Mookie Betts showed what sportsmanship was all about on Tuesday. During the fifth inning, the Nationals' Lane Thomas stole second safely on an…

Report: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and other PGA Tour stars are about to be paid handsomely for their loyalty

Top PGA Tour players are about to be compensated for their loyalty, according to a Wednesday report published by The Telegraph. Tiger Woods is set to receive $100 million, Rory McIlroy $50 million and Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas $

Report: Cowboys Make Official Decision On Micah Parsons Contract

The Dallas Cowboys made sure Micah Parsons will be on the roster when the 2025 NFL season kicks off. On Wednesday afternoon the team picked up Parsons' fifth-year option, which will cost just over $21 million for the 2025 season. Given Parsons' play over his first three years in the league that ...

Rory McIlroy admits PGA Tour equity “never enough” as players flood to LIV Golf

McIlroy weighed in on the PGA Tour equity news as he explained LIV Golf will have the upperhand regardless.

Notable People who died in 2024

‘No way is this real’ – Red Bull garage image emerges with new use for Chinese GP trophies

A great show of creativity, or sign that the winning feeling has become all too common for Red Bull?

Audi and Mercedes line-ups predicted as David Croft solves latest F1 ‘silly season’

"Because I think that makes logical sense for them..."

Bucs Cut Defensive Player Day Before The 2024 NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cleared a roster spot ahead of Thursday's NFL Draft. On Wednesday, the Buccaneers waived Richard LeCounte. The cornerback played two games for Tampa Bay last season. LeCounte collected eight interceptions and six fumble recoveries for the Georgia Bulldogs. Graduating a year ...

La Liga boss ‘instantly rejects’ Man Utd offer to replace Ten Hag as he refuses to ‘betray’ Man City

Girona boss Michel has rejected the chance to replace Erik ten Hag at Man Utd at the end of the season, according to reports.

Cardinals demote former top prospect following brutal start

It's been a disappointing start for the Cardinals in 2024, and now one touted player finds himself headed to Triple-A as his struggles have mirrored the team's.

Bill Simmons slams NBA star

Luka Dončić might be the NBA’s best player, and for that, he gets compared to the Pillsbury Doughboy and urged to try a salad. Bill Simmons is the latest sports media personality to chide Dončić for his figure. Coming off the Dallas Mavericks’ Game 1 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Simmons noted Dončić is “really doughy in person.” It was the second time this season that a prominent media member referred to Dončić’s doughy figure, with...

Why everyone is talking about Mexican referee Katia Itzel García

Darvin Ham responds to critical comments from Anthony Davis

Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham downplayed any issues stemming from a quote from Anthony Davis that appeared critical of the team.

Charlie Woods entered to compete in local qualifying for U.S. Open

Two months after Charlie Woods experienced one high-profile golf qualifying experience, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods is entered into another one this week. Charlie is on the Florida Golf Association’s tee sheet for Thursday’s first stage of 18-hole local qualifying in Port St. Lucie, Fla., where the top scorers will advance to the 36-hole fin...

Dan Campbell preparing Detroit Lions fans for possible trade back in NFL Draft

Echoing the comments of GM Brad Holmes, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is telling fans they need to be ready for a possible trade back in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions, Penei Sewell agree to massive 4-year contract extension

The Detroit Lions and right tackle Penei Sewell have agreed to a monster four-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL.

The "other" Orioles castaway delivering for the Mets this season

Baltimore Orioles castaways DJ Stewart and Reed Garrett are discussed much more than the more high profile one on the New York Mets roster, Jorge Lopez. Is it time to buy in?

Jayden Daniels calls out Mike Vick and Lamar Jackson

Mike Vick and Lamar Jackson are the two most prolific running quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, but it sounds like reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels wants to pass both of them as he gets set to begin his NFL career. During a recent interview ahead of Thursday night’s NFL Draft, Jayden Daniels called out Mike Vick and Lamar Jackson a little bit as he made it clear that he wants to establish himself as the best running...

College Football Playoff Announces Decision On Army vs. Navy Game

While it may not have the vitriol of The Game or The Iron Bowl, the Army-Navy Game is as big a part of college football culture as any traditional rivalry. But with the game so often falling outside of the College Football Playoff selection process, how will the Selection Committee account for that ...