The first person Madison Keys contacted after winning the Australian Open and securing her first Grand Slam title on Saturday was her mother. “Because,” Keys said with a smile, “of course you have to text…
In Belgrade, Novak Djokovic mocks injury ‘experts’ with a photo of his left hamstring MRI
Novak Djokovic shared an image of his injured left hamstring scan on social media early Sunday, more than 24 hours after he was booed at the Australian Open. This happened when he quit his semifinal…
In West Lafayette, Braden Smith bounces back from a tough outing to guide No. 11 Purdue to a win over No. 21 Michigan
Purdue point guard Braden Smith took Tuesday night’s loss personally. So, on Friday, he made sure to take control right from the beginning. Smith turned a steal on the first possession into an easy layup…
In Los Angeles, ESPN is satisfied with the first season of the expanded College Football Playoff and is focused on what’s ahead
The first season of the 12-team College Football Playoff had both exciting moments and some criticisms from fans and the media. The same can be said for ESPN, which carried the games. Nick Dawson, ESPN’s…
Mountaineer Women Reach 900 Wins in Program Achievements
The No. 16-ranked West Virginia University women’s basketball team triumphed over Arizona State with a commanding 89-59 victory on Wednesday evening at Mullett Arena in Tempe. This historic win represents the program’s 900th all-time victory.…
In Los Angeles, Anthony Davis believes the Lakers are close but need to add a center to compete
Anthony Davis believes the Los Angeles Lakers are close to being a title contender but need a few more pieces. One of those additions, he hopes, will be a center before the trade deadline on…
Coach Tony Vitello Finalizes Five-Year Contract Extension After Leading Tennessee to National Title
Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Danny White has officially announced a five-year contract extension for National Coach of the Year Tony Vitello, ensuring his presence on Rocky Top through June 30, 2029. “With…
Ray Tanner’s Legacy Celebrated as South Carolina Names Baseball Field After Two-Time National Champion
The announcement has been made that when the 2025 season begins, the baseball field at Founders Park will bear the name of Athletics Director Ray Tanner, a two-time National Championship Baseball Coach. From now on,…
LeBron and top vote-getter Giannis headline NBA All-Star starters in Los Angeles
LeBron James made history Thursday night by earning his 21st All-Star selection, extending his own record. At 40 years old, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 19 selections last season. He will be joined in the Western…
76ers shock NBA-leading Cavaliers with 21 three-pointers in 132-129 win in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers and their fans got a glimpse of what could have been Friday night. While the “Big Three” the Sixers had hoped for this season weren’t all together on the court, two of…
NHL Recap: Cole Perfetti’s hat trick leads Jets past Utah in Winnipeg
Cole Perfetti scored his first career hat trick to help the Winnipeg Jets beat the Utah Hockey Club 5-2 at home on Friday night. Nikolaj Ehlers reached 500 career points with a goal and two…
NBA Recap: Sixers beat Cavs in Philly to snap 7-game losing streak
Paul George scored 30 points and Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the Philadelphia 76ers ended a seven-game losing streak with a 132-129 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. The game had 18 ties and…
Shedeur Sanders impresses Titans coach Brian Callahan in Nashville
The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. After president of football operations Chad Brinker said earlier this week that the team wouldn’t pass on a “generational talent,” the focus…
“I’ve achieved all the stats I wanted”: How Zach Ertz revived his career in Washington, D.C.
Zach Ertz was once a Super Bowl hero, but by the end of 2023, he found himself without a team and facing an uncertain future. In 2022, Ertz had 47 catches for 406 yards in…
Russell Wilson could serve as a bridge for Tom Brady, Pete Carroll, and the Raiders as they plan for the future quarterback
The Las Vegas Raiders’ plans are starting to take shape, and you can see the influence of Tom Brady’s time in Tampa Bay in these plans. The Raiders have hired John Spytek as their new…
Audio reveals Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, pretending to be the Dodgers’ star in a $200K wire transfer scam attempt
A nearly four-minute audio recording of Ippei Mizuhara, who was Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, was released this week by federal prosecutors. The recording shows Mizuhara impersonating the Los Angeles Dodgers star to try to wire…
Young collector in Pittsburgh rejects trade offer for rare Paul Skenes card
The young collector who found a rare baseball card with National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes’ autograph has rejected a trade offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Topps announced on Friday that the 11-year-old…
Colson Montgomery aims to secure the shortstop position with the Chicago White Sox in Chicago
Colson Montgomery was encouraged by the Chicago White Sox general manager, Chris Getz, who said Montgomery would likely make his major league debut this year. “Him saying that, it just kind of gives me a…
The White Sox will reveal a statue of Mark Buehrle at their Chicago ballpark this summer
The Chicago White Sox will honor Mark Buehrle by placing a statue of him at Rate Field on July 11 during the celebration of their 2005 World Series-winning team. Buehrle spent the first 12 years…
Utah Hockey Club’s attempt to trademark “Yeti” as their team name faces a setback in Salt Lake City
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has denied the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club’s request to trademark the name Utah Yetis. The USPTO issued the refusal on January 9, citing a “likelihood of confusion” with other…
The Hurricanes have traded for Mikko Rantanen from the Avalanche and Taylor Hall from the Blackhawks in a 3-team deal
For the second year in a row, the Carolina Hurricanes are making a big move to strengthen their playoff team. On Friday night, the Hurricanes acquired forwards Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche and Taylor…
Saquon Barkley is charging towards NFL records and potentially his first Super Bowl in New York
Saquon Barkley isn’t exactly sure why, but during the final 30 yards of a 78-yard touchdown run in the snow against the Philadelphia Eagles, which got their fans cheering loudly, he cradled the football in…
Travis Kelce reveals he once dreamt of playing quarterback like Josh Allen in Kansas City
Many people would love to live Travis Kelce’s life right now. He’s a well-known NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs, who have won the Super Bowl two years in a row. Kelce is everywhere,…
Notre Dame All-America safety Xavier Watts, from Omaha, Nebraska, declares for the NFL draft
Two-time All-America safety Xavier Watts has decided to enter the NFL draft instead of returning to Notre Dame for a sixth season. Watts shared the news on social media on Friday, just four days after…
The Houston Texans have dismissed offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and the offensive line coach
The Houston Texans fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and offensive line coach Chris Strausser on Friday. These decisions were made after the Texans’ offense took a step back following what seemed to be a successful…
The Miami Dolphins are hiring Robert Prince, the former Cowboys receivers coach, for the same role
The Miami Dolphins are hiring an experienced coach to lead their wide receivers. Miami is bringing on Robert Prince, who was the Cowboys’ receivers coach, according to someone familiar with the hiring. This person spoke…
The Dallas Cowboys have announced that offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer will be the team’s new head coach
The Dallas Cowboys have announced that offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has agreed to become the team’s next head coach. This decision, which surprised some, was made public on Friday evening. Schottenheimer is familiar to star…
Javon Small Earns All-America Team Spot in Morgantown
WVU’s Javon Small has earned a spot on The Sporting News Midseason All-American second team, which was announced on Wednesday. Small is the leading scorer in the Big 12, averaging 19.5 points per game, along…
The Chaotic 48 Hours That Landed Liam Coen as Jaguars’ Head Coach in Jacksonville
At the start of this week, it wouldn’t have been a surprise if Liam Coen became the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The situation seemed to be moving that way after his first…
Robert Saleh is back with the 49ers as their defensive coordinator in San Francisco
Robert Saleh and the San Francisco 49ers are coming back together, the team announced on Friday night after NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the news. Saleh was expected to be named the 49ers’ new defensive…