Song Yadong made a strong case for a title shot Saturday when he slept Umar Nurmagomedov with a right-hand uppercut that landed clean near the ear hole and flattened the former title challenger. Yadong rapidly added three follow-up punches before referee Marc Goddard intervened. Yadong (24-9-1-1 MMA, 13-4-1-0 UFC) cashed spectacular +700 underdog tickets at … Yadong KOs Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai
If New Mexico is going to produce back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2015 and 2016, it’s going to have to do so without last year’s starting quarterback Jack Layne. Layne is out for the entire 2026 campaign due to an elbow injury. Layne already had offseason surgery on the elbow, but now … New Mexico QB Jack Layne out for the season
Former Florida guard Xaivian Lee announced Wednesday night that he’s committing to Gonzaga. He spent his first three seasons playing for Princeton before joining the Gators last year. Lee is currently eligible to play for the Bulldogs thanks to a temporary restraining order from a California lawsuit. However, the NCAA is appealing these state rulings, … Ex-Gator Lee is transferring to Gonzaga
The New York Giants will be without fourth-year wide receiver Calvin Austin for the entire 2026 season after he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee at Tuesday’s practice. The 27-year-old Austin inked a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Giants during the offseason. He spent his first four NFL seasons with the Pittsburgh … Giants lose WR Austin to torn ACL
The Tennessee Volunteers have named Faizon Brandon as their starting quarterback. He’ll become the first true freshman QB to start in Week 1 for the Vols since 2004. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported this development Monday morning. According to 247Sports, Brandon is a five-star prospect who was the #3 QB and #3 overall player in … Vols name Faizon Brandon as their starting QB
Clemson junior defensive tackle Vic Burley has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested Saturday morning for disorderly conduct. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney released the following statement Saturday afternoon: “Earlier today, I was made aware of defensive tackle Vic Burley’s arrest by the Clemson University Police Department for disorderly conduct early Saturday morning. I … Clemson DT Burley suspended indefinitely
Texas junior linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith is no longer a member of the 2026 Texas Longhorns football team. “He was dismissed,” Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said. “Conduct detrimental to the team. That’s just what it is. I didn’t like it. It’s an unfortunate situation. For us as a team, I hate that. He’s a quality … Texas LB Smith dismissed from the team
TCU has dismissed senior safety Jacob Fields from the program. “Due to a violation of team rules, Jacob Fields has been removed from our roster and will not be a member of our team football team moving forward,” a team spokesman said Tuesday in a statement. Fields, a three-star transfer from La. Tech, was projected … TCU dismisses safety Fields from the program
According to multiple reports citing their sources, the Houston Texans will be without wide receiver Jayden Higgins for the entire 2026 season after he sustained a torn ACL at Tuesday’s joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders. Houston took Higgins with its second-round selection and the #34 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. As … Texans’ Higgins out for the year with torn ACL
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is going to be out for about two months due to a hamstring injury sustained last week, according to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. The Saints took Tyson with their first-round pick at #8 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. As a third-year sophomore … Saints WR Tyson out for 2 months
Tennessee will be without one of its best players on defense for the entire 2026 season. Junior safety Edrees Farooq went down with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee during Friday’s practice. “We stand with Edrees and support him as he begins the recovery process,” Tennessee football said in a press release Saturday … Vols’ Farooq sustains season-ending injury
The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. for the first eight games of the 2026 regular season, the franchise announced Friday afternoon. He’ll be able to participate in all preseason practices and games. Pearce, who will be eligible for reinstatement on Nov. 2, violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy when he … NFL suspends Falcons’ Pearce for 8 games
The NBA announced a tripleheader for the opening night of the 2026-27 season earlier today, and the league also released its five games to be played on Christmas Day. Right on cue, DraftKings sent out the numbers for the sides and totals in all eight contests. The New York Knicks will begin their quest to … D-Kings opens NBA lines for openers, Christmas
The Washington Commanders will be without their five-time Pro-Bowl offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil for an indefinite period of time. He needs surgery to repair a torn triceps sustained during a one-on-one pass-rush drill at this past Saturday’s practice. Tunsil is undergoing additional tests before going under the knife. The team won’t have a definitive timeline … Commanders lose Tunsil to torn triceps
The Atlanta Falcons will be without defensive end Jalon Walker for the entire 2026 season after he sustained a torn ACL at Tuesday’s practice. The Falcons drafted Walker with their first-round pick and the #15 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. He won the Butkus Award and was a first-team All-American for the Georgia … Falcons lose Walker to season-ending ACL tear
Originally published on Monday, Aug. 3, at 6:36 p.m. Eastern. Updated on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 9:25 a.m. Eastern. UPDATE: Since this story was initially published, Bryant has undergone knee surgery that’ll sideline him for 4-6 months. Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will be out for the next 8-10 weeks due to a knee injury … Bears safety Bryant out for 4-6 months
San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is out for the entire 2026 season. The University of Florida product will undergo surgery to repair the PCL in his right knee. Pearsall sustained the injury last season, but the club decided not to have surgery after its postseason loss at Seattle. Instead, the 49ers hoped that rest … 49ers WR Pearsall needs season-ending surgery
The Cincinnati Bengals received good news Thursday when defensive end Shermar Stewart was diagnosed with a hyperextended knee. He’s expected to be sidelined for several weeks, but a return for the team’s opener at home vs. Tampa Bay on Sept. 13 is possible. Stewart went down in practice Wednesday with what looked like a potential … Bengals get good news on DE Stewart
The NCAA has suspended Tennessee senior linebacker Arion Carter for the first two games of the 2026 season. The Volunteers host Furman in their opener before a Week 2 road assignment at Georgia Tech. Carter originally declared for the 2026 NFL Draft and had a $427 flight bought for him by an agent. However, shortly … NCAA suspends Vols LB Carter for 2 games
UPDATE: The initial fears were correct, and Bryan Bresee is out for the 2026 season due to a torn ACL. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the New Orleans Saints are concerned that their starting defensive tackle Bryan Bresee may have torn his ACL in the club’s first practice of training camp Wednesday afternoon … Saints DT Bresee has a torn ACL, out for 2026
According to a TMZ Sports report, Anthony Smith was arrested Monday and is facing three felony charges of terroristic threats, false imprisonment (first degree) and domestic violence causing serious bodily injury. As of early Tuesday night, he remained in a Nebraska jail but hadn’t been in front of a judge yet. No arrest report had … Anthony Smith arrested on 3 felony charges
Draymond Green is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year contract worth $27.7 million, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. Green had declined his player option worth $27.6 million earlier this summer in order to give the franchise more salary-cap flexibility to pursue free agents. The main target was LeBron James, … Draymond Green returns to Warriors on 1-year deal
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave earlier today, the university announced. “As is standard procedure with personnel matters, leadership, staff, and student-athletes are prohibited from addressing this topic further, and has no reflection on the merits,” the school said in a statement. According to a source for ESPN’s … UNC GM Lombardi placed on paid leave
LeBron James is signing a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported late Friday morning. The 41-year-old James will play for the fourth franchise of his career as he pursues his fifth NBA championship. James explained his decision to join the 76ers in a series of posts to his X … LeBron James chooses the 76ers
When Clark Lea went to the podium at his first SEC Media Days in July of 2021 before his first season as head football coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores, he talked about building his alma mater into the premier football program in the country. The program’s glory era had taken place during James Franklin’s tenure … Edwards: 2026 Vanderbilt Commodores preview
According to a Tuesday report from ESPN’s Mark Schlabach that was confirmed by Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, running back Dante Dowdell sustained serious injuries in an ATV accident and is being treated at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. The transfer from Kentucky was injured near his home in Picayune, Mississippi. Further details of the incident … UGA’s Dowdell seriously injured in ATV accident
According to a Sunday report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks have traded Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal. The Hawks are receiving Lu Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Ryan Nembhard from the Mavs. They’re also shipping a pair of second-round picks to OKC for the 2031 and … Hawks acquire Dort in 3-team trade
Conor ‘The Notorious’ McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) revealed the extent of his injuries Sunday morning. He sustained a torn ACL and a torn meniscus while throwing a jumping switch kick in the opening seconds of his first-round TKO loss vs. Max Holloway in last Saturday’s UFC 329 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las … McGregor has a torn ACL and meniscus
Volkan ‘No Time’ Oezdemir (21-8 MMA, 9-7 UFC) revealed on Friday that he’s been suspended for 16 months for a violation of the UFC’s anti-doping policy. The 36-year-old Oezdemir is currently ranked #8 in the UFC’s light-heavyweight division. He’s 3-1 in his last four Octagon appearances, including a first-round knockout win over Alonzo Menifield last … Oezdemir reveals 16-month UFC suspension
The Indiana Hoosiers secured a verbal commitment earlier today from wide receiver Monshun Sales, who announced his pledge to IU during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” According to the 247Sports Composite, Sales is a 6-foot-5, 200-pound target who is ranked as the #2 WR in the 2027 recruiting class. He is a five-star … IU lands WR Sales, their highest-rated recruit ever
Rankings based on who I would make favored over whom on a neutral field. 1-Rams 2-Bills 3-Seahawks 4-Broncos 5-Ravens 6-Texans 7-Eagles 8-Patriots 9-Lions 10-Chargers 11-Packers 12-Chiefs 13-49ers 14-Bengals 15-Bears 16-Jags 17-Commanders 18-Cowboys 19-Giants 20-Colts 21-Vikings 22-Steelers 23-Buccaneers 24-Saints 25-Panthers 26-Falcons 27-Titans 28-Browns 29-Raiders 30-Jets 31-Dolphins 32-Cardinals
BYU compiled a 12-2 straight-up record and a 10-4 against-the-spread mark during the 2025 season. The Cougars won eight games by margins of 12 points or more, and they tasted both of their defeats against the same opponent, Texas Tech. After considering leaving Provo to take the Penn State job, head coach Kilani Sitake decided … Edwards is backing BYU to go ‘over’ 8.5 wins
Rankings are based on who I would make favored over whom on a neutral field. 1-Notre Dame 2-Indiana 3-Georgia 4-Texas 5-Ohio St. 6-Oregon 7-Miami 8-Ole Miss 9-Texas A&M 10-Oklahoma 11-LSU 12-Texas Tech 13-Alabama 14-BYU 15-Washington 16-USC 17-Michigan 18-Tennessee 19-SMU 20-Iowa 21-Florida 22-South Carolina 23-Penn St. 24-Houston 25-Utah 26-Auburn 27-Louisville 28-Missouri 29-Clemson 30-UCLA 31-Pittsburgh 32-Vanderbilt 33-Nebraska … Edwards: 2026 CFB Preseason Power Rankings
What a disaster. After a five-year absence from the Octagon, Conor ‘The Notorious’ McGregor injured his right knee in the opening seconds of his return for Saturday’s UFC 329 headliner vs. former featherweight champion Max Holloway. McGregor darted toward Holloway with a jumping switch kick to start the fight, but he landed awkwardly and briefly … Holloway TKOs injured McGregor early in R1
Toronto’s trade for Kawhi Leonard isn’t a done deal yet. The acquisition won’t be completed until the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers possibly circumventing the salary cap is done, the Raptors announced today. The teams agreed to a deal sending Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected 2031 and 2033 first-round picks, a … Clips-Raps Kawhi trade put on hold
These rankings are based solely on how I feel these quarterbacks will perform in 2026. They have nothing to do with NFL potential or where they might get drafted. 1-Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss): In the second quarter of his first career start vs. Arkansas in Week 3, I sent out the following tweet: “Austin Simmons … Edwards: SEC QB Rankings
After the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade from Milwaukee to Miami became official earlier today, the 10-time All-Star forward posted a goodbye video to his social-media accounts, bidding farewell to the only city he’s known since the Bucks made him their first-round pick with the #15 overall selection in the 2013 NBA Draft. “I hope bringing a … Giannis posts goodbye video for Milwaukee
DraftKings has San Antonio and Oklahoma City listed as the +270 co-favorites to win the 2027 NBA Finals. The next-shortest odds belong to the Knicks (+850), Celtics (+1300 or 13/1), 76ers (20/1), Cavaliers (25/1), Raptors (25/1), Timberwolves (25/1), Pistons (25/1), Heat (25/1) and Nuggets (25/1). The remaining clubs with odds inside of 100/1 include the … DraftKings has Spurs, Thunder as co-favorites
The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade with their bitter Eastern Conference rivals, the Boston Celtics. In return, Philadelphia has sent Paul George, two first-round picks (2028 and 2031) and two second-round selections in 2028 and 2030. The 2031 first-round pick is unprotected, but the 2028 first-rounder might convert from a … 76ers trade George, picks for C’s Jaylen Brown
The Ja Morant Era in Memphis began with a bang. On Monday, it ended with the Grizzlies shipping the two-time All-Star guard to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. In a post on their social-media accounts, the Grizzlies paid tribute to Morant’s seven-year run with the organization. Morant was the club’s … Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to the Trail Blazers
LeBron James is returning to the NBA for a 24th season in 2026-27, but he’s already informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he plans on playing for another team. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report this story early Tuesday afternoon. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul informed Charania of the news. “LeBron James is … LeBron tells Lakers he’s playing elsewhere in 2026-27
Several hours after Terrion Arnold received good news in a Hillsborough County (Florida) courtroom, the Detroit Lions announced that they had released him. Arnold was arrested last Wednesday night and is facing eight felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. Judge Christopher Sabella granted Arnold a $1 million bond this morning, denying a motion from … Lions release CB Terrion Arnold
Five days after his arrest on eight felony charges related to an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping incident, a Hillsborough County (Florida) judge denied prosecutors’ motion for Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold to be held without bail until trial. Instead, Arnold was given a $1 million bond and ordered to surrender his passport within 48 … Lions CB Terrion Arnold’s bond set at $1M
Ex-NBA players Ed Davis, Malik Beasley and four others were indicted Monday in an alleged sports gambling scheme. They’re facing charges of sports bribery, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, honest services fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Per the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, Davis and co-defendants William Brown, … Ex-NBA players Davis, Beasley indicted in betting case
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested Wednesday night in Tampa. He is facing multiple felony charges in connection to a kidnapping and robbery that took place back in early February. The University of Alabama product, who was known as “Miss Terry’s favorite player” when he starred in the Crimson Tide’s secondary for Nick Saban, … Lions’ CB Arnold arrested, facing serious charges
The Atlanta Falcons wisely signed veteran tight end Kyle Pitts to a three-year contract worth $54 million on Tuesday. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal includes $36 million that’s fully guaranteed. The Falcons used their franchise tag on Pitts for 2026, keeping him in the mix for $15.01 … Falcon sign Pitts to lucrative 3-year deal
According to a report late Monday night from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks are trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one second-round choice and one pick swap in a blockbuster deal. The Bucks will get Miami’s No. … Heat land Giannis and Portis in blockbuster trade
Former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) will make his Octagon return on July 18 to take on ex-welterweight kingpin Kamaru Usman in the UFC Oklahoma City headliner. Du Plessis lost a unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) vs. Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 319 main event last August. The 32-year-old South African … Du Plessis returns vs. Usman at UFC OKC
In a Monday morning shocker, ESPN was the first to report that Dusty May is leaving Michigan to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. The 49-year-old May led the Wolverines to the 2026 national championship in his second season in Ann Arbor. May will replace Jason Kidd, who was fired on May … Dusty May leaves Michigan for the Mavs
For the first time since the Will Muschamp Era, Florida will visit Jordan-Hare Stadium to take on Auburn in Week 3. As of June 20, DraftKings had this Sept. 19 matchup listed as a pick ’em. These schools haven’t squared off since Gus Malzahn brought his undefeated and seventh-ranked Auburn team to The Swamp in … Week 3 GOTY Feature: Florida pick ’em at Auburn
Islam Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) will defend his welterweight title for the first time on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, where he’ll take on Ian Machado Garry in the UFC 330 main event. As of Wednesday afternoon, DraftKings had Makhachev installed as a -285 favorite, leaving Garry as a +230 underdog. Makhachev vacated his lightweight … Makhachev-Garry will headline UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje shocked the world Sunday night on the South Lawn at the White House, dealing out an American Assbeating to Ilia Topuria as a +400 underdog to win the undisputed lightweight championship in the UFC Freedom 250 headliner. Topuria’s corner called the fight off after the fourth round. The ringside doctor appeared … American Assbeating: Gaethje dominates Topuria
Former lightweight champion Ilia Topuria released his first statement Monday, one day after losing the belt to Justin Gaethje in the UFC Freedom 250 main event at the White House. Gaethje beat the breaks off of Topuria to become the oldest 155-pounder to win the undisputed lightweight title, hooking up his betting backers as a … Topuria releases first statement
The New York Knicks (69-32 straight up, 56-44-1 against the spread) took a 3-1 series lead over San Antonio with last night’s 107-106 win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. They won outright as 1.5-point home favorites, allowing Spurs backers to avoid an all-time Bad Beat. The 213 combined points … Knicks rally from 29 down for iconic Game 4 win
Before Game 1 of the NBA Finals last week, DraftKings released lines for 70 different college football Games of the Year, including seven in Week 2. We’re going to break down many of these contests in the coming weeks and months, and we’re looking at Missouri at Kansas today. For this rivalry game Sept. 11 … Week 2 GOTY Feature: Mizzou -7 at KU
Iowa St. transfer forward Milan Momcilovic decided to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft last week after testing the waters. Since then, it’s reportedly been a four-school chase for his services between Kentucky, Arizona, Louisville and St. John’s. Momcilovic announced late Monday night that he’s committed to Kentucky. In doing so, a frustrating offseason for … Kentucky lands Iowa St. transfer Momcilovic
The New England Patriots have a new WR1. They agreed Monday to trade their 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round selection to the Philadelphia Eagles for three-time Pro-Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown. In a post to his Instagram account Monday, Brown said, “Eagles Nation, thank you for welcoming my family and me with open … Patriots trade picks to Eagles for WR A.J. Brown
According to a report from the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns are finalizing a trade that will ship two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and seven-time Pro-Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett to the Rams for two-time Pro-Bowl DE Jared Verse, a … Report: Rams trade for Myles Garrett
Song Yadong (23-9-1-1 MMA, 12-4-1-0 UFC) is back in the conversation for a title shot in the bantamweight division. Yadong thrilled the home crowd in the UFC Micau headliner by forcing former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo to tap after applying a nasty guillotine choke with only 18 seconds remaining in the second round. Yadong hooked … Yadong submits Figueiredo at UFC Macau
The deadline for college basketball players to withdraw from the NBA Draft after testing the waters passed late Wednesday night at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, and Vanderbilt received the good news it was looking for from star point guard Tyler Tanner. The Commodores have been to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments under head coach Mark Byington, who has … Tanner pulls out of NBA Draft, returns to Vandy
The New York Knicks (65-31 straight up, 53-42-1 against the spread) won their 10th consecutive game to take a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals by spanking the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 as 2.5-point underdogs in Saturday’s Game 3 at Rocket Arena. They hooked up money-line supporters with a +125 payout, while the 229 … Knicks win 10th straight, take 3-0 series lead
Rueben Chinyelu has pulled out of the 2026 NBA Draft to return to the University of Florida, the school announced on its men’s basketball Twitter account. Chinyelu started all 35 games for the Gators this past season, averaging 10.9 points, 11.2 rebounds and 1.0 blocked shots per game. He made 58.4 percent of his field-goal … Chinyelu pulls out of NBA Draft, returning to UF
He’s back. Less than five years after being fired as LSU’s head football coach, Ed Orgeron is coming back home – literally. Hell, he’s still got his house in Redstick. New head coach Lane Kiffin has added Orgeron to his staff as a special assistant to recruiting and defense, LSU announced on Tuesday. “I’m excited … Kiffin brings Coach O back to LSU
LSU continues to lean into its villain role with Lane Kiffin and Will Wade running its football and basketball programs, respectively. It was Kiffin ruffling feathers last week with his ridiculous remarks about his former employer in an interview with Vanity Fair (what’s next for Lame Chafin’, an appearance on the The View?). Now it’s … What?! RJ Luis Jr. signs with LSU
Victor Wembanyama powered San Antonio (71-24 straight up, 54-39-2 against the spread) to a 122-115 win at Oklahoma City in double overtime of Monday’s Game 1 as a 6.5-point road underdog. The Spurs won outright to cash +200 money-line tickets, while bettors on the ‘under’ suffered an unfathomably Bad Beat when the ‘over’ hit in … Wemby leads Spurs to G1 win at OKC in 2 OTs
Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC roster and, according to MMAFighting, it was the former interim welterweight champion’s decision to retire. The 38-year-old Covington has called it quits with a 17-5 overall MMA record and a 12-5 mark in UFC. He went 10-1 to start his tenure with the promotion, including wins over … Colby Covington has retired from the UFC
The Cleveland Cavaliers (60-36 straight up, 62-31 against the spread) are going to the Eastern Conference finals after destroying the Detroit Pistons 125-94 as 4.5-point road underdogs in Sunday’s Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena. The Cavs won outright as +160 money-line underdogs, while the 219 combined points soared ‘over’ the 205.5-point total. Cleveland brings … Cavs pound Pistons in Game 7, ‘over’ hits
Similar to Indiana’s Curt Cignetti, Willie Fritz is a winner. Just google him. The 66-year-old Fritz won a pair of national titles at the junior-college level. He took Sam Houston to the FCS national championship game in back-to-back seasons. Fritz rebuilt a Tulane program that had been struggling mightily for a decade after Hurricane Katrina, … Edwards is bullish on Fritz’s 2026 Cougars
Memphis Grizzlies veteran forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced in a statement Tuesday afternoon. The cause of death has not been revealed yet. “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization … RIP: Brandon Clarke (1996-2026)
MMA insider Ariel Helwani continues to insist that the UFC is almost ready to announce that Conor McGregor will make his Octagon return against Max ‘Blessed’ Holloway in the UFC 329 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 11. BetOnline is buying what Helwani is selling, posting betting odds for this potential matchup. … Holloway heavily favored vs. McGregor at BetOnline
Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after sustaining a gunshot wound early Sunday morning at a concert in Mississippi. Missouri released a statement Monday morning through the football team’s Twitter account. “Mizzou Football student-athlete Ahmad Hardy was the victim of a shooting at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday morning and … Missouri star RB Hardy shot at concert
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and the New York Knicks (61-31 straight up, 49-42-1 against the spread) took a commanding 3-0 series lead with Friday’s 108-94 win at Philadelphia as 3.5-point road underdogs. The 202 combined points went ‘under’ the 214.5-point total. The Knicks played without OG Anunoby, who is nursing a hamstring strain but … Knicks take 3-0 series lead over 76ers
Stephen Garcia, one of the premier quarterbacks in South Carolina football history, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. He revealed the news Wednesday on social media. “Wasn’t overly excited to share this news but it is what it is,” Garcia said. “We have a great team of doctors and staff that’s confident we … Ex-Gamecock QB Garcia has Stage 4 colon cancer
Tennessee added to its stacked roster Monday by signing Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris, who was ranked by 247Sports as the #8 overall player and the #2 small forward in the transfer portal. “We are thrilled Juke made the decision to join our program at Tennessee,” Rick Barnes said in a UT press release. “Juke … Vols add Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris
Cleveland (56-33 straight up, 36-52-1 against the spread) captured a 114-102 win over Toronto as an 8.5-point home favorite in Sunday’s Game 7 of their first-round series. The 216 combined points went ‘over’ the 209.5-point total. Jarrett Allen led the way with 22 points, 19 rebounds, three blocked shots, two steals and a pair of … Cavs cover in Game 7 win over Raptors
The Philadelphia 76ers (48-40 straight up, 45-40-3 against the spread) aren’t going on vacation yet. In only his second game back since missing nearly three weeks after undergoing an appendectomy procedure, Philadelphia perennial All-Star center Joel Embiid produced 33 points, eight assists, four rebounds and one blocked shot to lead his team to a 113-97 … Embiid dominates C’s, as 76ers force Game 6
Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech’s prize offseason acquisition who will reportedly make $5 million playing quarterback for the Red Raiders in 2026, is taking an indefinite leave from the team to enter rehab for a gambling addiction amid an NCAA investigation. According to several reports, Sorsby has allegedly made thousands of wagers on various sports, including … Sorsby to enter gambling rehab amid NCAA probe
The Minnesota Timberwolves (52-34 straight up, 40-46 against the spread) captured a 112-96 win over Denver in Saturday’s Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead on the Nuggets in this best-of-seven series. However, the victory was bittersweet with Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo sustaining first-half injuries. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported last night that DiVincenzo is … Edwards, DiVincenzo injured in Wolves’ G4 win
High Point got everyone’s attention during the first weekend of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Panthers, who reportedly have the highest NIL budget (around $2 million annually) among Big South schools, will be seeking a third consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament in the upcoming 2026-27 season. After winning the Big South Tournament with a … High Point is reloading its roster for 2026-27 campaign
Perhaps the Golden State Warriors need to start creating a Plan B if head coach Steve Kerr decides to step down? About 16 hours after an NBA insider reported that Golden State would pursue Florida head coach Todd Golden as its top target to replace Kerr, that theory was squashed when projected first-round pick Thomas … Haugh says no to NBA Draft, wants another ring
After missing the NCAA Tournament for seven straight seasons, Vanderbilt has made back-to-back appearances since hiring Mark Byington. A third consecutive trip to the Big Dance is most likely on the horizon. Why, you ask? Well, it increasingly seems likely that star point guard Tyler Tanner is going to be back for his junior campaign, … Vandy gains commitments from 2 four-star transfers
After advancing to the Sweet 16 in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, Chris Beard endured his first losing season in his 14th as a head coach when Ole Miss limped to a 15-20 straight-up record and a 14-20 against-the-spread mark this past year. Beard and his staff took a big step in upgrading its 2026-27 roster … Ole Miss lands PG Adam Clark from Seton Hall
FanDuel released its season win totals for all 16 SEC schools in late March. As of Saturday morning, those numbers looked like this: Alabama 8.5 (‘over’ -118, ‘under’ -104) Arkansas 4.5 (‘under’ -170, ‘over’ +138) Auburn 6.5 (‘under’ -115, ‘over’ -105) Florida 7.5 (‘under’ -138, ‘over’ +112) Georgia 9.5 (‘over’ -176, ‘under’ +142) Kentucky 4.5 … Edwards previews UF, Auburn, Hogs and Vols
Florida power forward Alex Condon told ESPN’s Jeremy Woo and Shams Charania today that he’s coming back to school for his senior season. The 6-foot-11 Aussie has helped the Gators to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including the program’s third national title when they beat Houston in the finals of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. UF … Alex Condon coming back for senior season at UF
Deni Avdija helped Portland (43-40 straight up, 45-38 against the spread) erase an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter of last night’s 114-110 win at Phoenix as a 2.5-point road underdog. The 224 combined points went ‘over’ the 215.5-point total. The 25-year-old Avdija dominated with 41 points, 12 assists, seven rebounds and two blocked shots. … Avdija lifts Blazers past Suns, into #7 seed
We’re only a week removed from Michigan cutting the nets down in Indianapolis, where it knocked off UConn to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament, but rosters are already beginning to take shape for the 2026-27 season. Let’s hit on some of the key transactions that have taken place since the transfer portal opened a week … Edwards: Portal Notes
For better or worse, Josh Hokit (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) is quickly becoming a name in the UFC’s heavyweight division that’s in desperate need of new contenders. Hokit is all cringe whenever he has a microphone in front of him, but his actions in the Octagon are hard to ignore. The 28-year-old former Fresno St. … ‘Black Beast’ vs Josh Hokit added to White House card
In a post to his Instagram account early Saturday, former Kentucky guard Collin Chandler announced that he’s transferring to BYU. “Cougar nation, let’s rock,” Chandler said in the post. Chandler played for the Wildcats for two seasons and will have two years of eligibility remaining. He started 31 times in 36 appearances this past year, … Collin Chandler transfers to BYU
Three days after entering the transfer portal, Denzel Aberdeen committed to Florida on Friday afternoon. Aberdeen played for the Gators for three seasons, helping them win a national championship in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. He transferred to Kentucky for the 2025-26 campaign. Aberdeen will need to get a waiver from the NCAA to play a … Denzel Aberdeen transferring back to Florida
The Atlanta Falcons received bad news Wednesday when Kaleb McGary’s agent announced that he’s retiring at the age of 31. McGary missed all of last season after sustaining a knee injury in late August. As a right tackle, he was projected as the starter to protect the blindside of southpaw quarterbacks Michael Penix and Tua … Falcons starting OT Kaleb McGary retiring
FanDuel has released its odds to win the 2027 NCAA Tournament, making Duke the +700 favorite. The reigning national champions, the Michigan Wolverines, have the next-shortest odds at +800. The next teams on the board include Arizona (+1200 or 12/1), Florida (13/1), Houston (14/1) and Michigan St. (15/1). UConn and Kansas share 16/1 odds, while … FanDuel posts odds to win 2027 NCAA Tournament
The Michigan Wolverines (37-3 straight up, 19-21 against the spread) beat UConn 69-63 in Monday’s NCAA Tournament finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to win their first national title in men’s basketball since 1989. The Huskies covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs to improve to 19-1 ATS in their last 20 NCAA Tournament games. … Michigan tops UConn, 69-63, to win national title
According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, North Carolina is hiring Michael Malone as its next men’s basketball coach. The move seemingly comes out of nowhere, as the 54-year-old Malone hadn’t been mentioned at all as a potential candidate. He’s been an assistant or head coach in the NBA since 2001 until being fired … UNC hires Michael Malone as next head coach
Michigan (36-3 straight up, 19-20 against the spread) destroyed Arizona 91-73 as a 1.5-point favorite in Saturday’s national semifinals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The 164 combined points went ‘over’ the 157.5-point total. The Wolverines darted out to a 10-1 lead before a 4-0 run brought the Wildcats to within five. Dusty May’s team … Michigan blasts ‘Zona, favored vs UConn
Although it was April Fool’s Day, there was no fooling around when the Kansas Jayhawks’ Twitter account for the men’s basketball program published a post Wednesday at 6:29 p.m. Eastern. There was one sentence in the post: “He’s not going anywhere.” Of course, he is Bill Self, who had a note to Jayhawk Nation attached … KU’s Bill Self will be back for 2026-27 season
During a recent appearance on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, former UFC star Nate Diaz confirmed that he had been in talks with the promotion about a return to the Octagon before he accepted a fight against Mike Perry on the May 16 Most Valuable Promotions card. “I think that if I went back … Nate Diaz says UFC offered him McGregor trilogy fight
Braylon Mullins might have a fantastic NBA career ahead of him. He might produce dozens of highlight-reel plays and hit a plethora of game-winning shots. But the 19-year-old Mullins will never – ever – do anything on a basketball court that will be remembered more than what he did Sunday at Capital One Center in … UConn’s Mullins drains iconic shot to sink Duke
Rising junior point guard Boogie Fland is staying with the Florida Gators through the 2026-27 season, he announced early Thursday afternoon. “I love being a Gator. I really do love being a Gator,” Fland told Florida Victorious. I just love how everything ended, and I feel like there’s still some unfinished business. With the staff, … Boogie Fland announces he’s returning to Florida
Do we have a legitimate sleeper emerging in the Eastern Conference? Perhaps. The Atlanta Hawks (41-32 straight up, 40-33 against the spread) have won 14 of their last 15 games after winning 130-129 at Detroit in overtime as two-point road underdogs last night. It was their third straight win both SU and ATS since they … Sleeper Squad? Hawks continue to surge in East standings
The University of South Florida closed the deal on its next head basketball coach Wednesday when it hired Chris Mack away from the College of Charleston. The 56-year-old Mack brings 15 seasons of head-coaching experience with him to Tampa. He led the Cougars to a 21-11 straight-up record and a 19-12 against-the-spread mark this past … USF hires Mack away from College of Charleston