The internet is fired up over a simple headline for Cooper Flagg’s commitment to Duke.
Flagg is the top recruit in America, and will likely be a heavy favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
He announced his decision Monday to commit to Duke, and as OutKick’s Mark Harris pointed out, he’s cut from the same mold as every other hateable Blue Devils player.
However, his commitment wasn’t the only thing that generated some attention. SLAM tweeted a magazine cover for the commitment that featured the line “COOPER FLAGG PLEDGES ALLEGIANCE TO THE BROTHERHOOD.
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Monday was the 30th Sports Equinox, with the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL all in action (plus MLS too).
You remember those kids in grade school going to great lengths and very small writing to cheat on a test?
They’d write key facts, notes or formulas on the back of the student’s desk in front of them, or up and down the inside of their arm, or on a miniscule scrap of hidden paper.
They didn’t realize that if they had just used all that time studying instead of preparing these exotic strategies, they would have done well on the test legitimately in the first place.
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We are tracking every deal made ahead of the 2023 NFL trade deadline
In recent years, the NFL trade deadline has shifted from being a non-event into … something much more.
Last season saw NFL history, with ten trades going down on deadline day alone. That does not include the shocking move made by the San Francisco 49ers, who traded for running back Christian McCaffrey two weeks before the league’s November 1 deadline a year ago.
With deadline day here, we are keeping tabs on every move made as the hours tick down.
Is it finally the year a receiver gets consideration for MVP?
There was perhaps no one happier about Adolis García’s walk-off home run in Game 1 than Rangers backup catcher Austin Hedges.
His elation was obvious. As the rest of his Texas teammates processed what they were seeing from the dugout, Hedges was already sprinting, yelling, arms extended in abundant, cathartic joy.
His jubilation was fitting for two reasons. First, Hedges is the vibes architect of the Rangers’ clubhouse, always the first to celebrate a teammate or try to raise the energy. And second, Hedges had been in the on-deck circle, about to hit.
The Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-1, in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night to take a 2-1 series lead.
While it was a good bounce-back win for the AL champs, all most fans were talking about after the game was the dreadful performance by the home plate umpire, who had a number of bad calls that went against both teams.
Alfonso Márquez’s strike zone was baffling for much of the night. Even Fox’s announcers couldn’t believe some of the calls, and they didn’t hold back.
James Harden’s breakup with Philadelphia is complete. The Sixers finally delivered the 10-time All-Star point guard to his desired destination in a deal that includes multiple players and picks.
James Harden’s wish has come true.
After vowing in the summer not to play for Daryl Morey ever again, Harden is finally headed to the Clippers—the only team that was on his list after he demanded a trade in the offseason. Philadelphia will acquire forwards Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington and Marcus Morris in the move, as well as guard Kenyon Martin Jr., a 2028 first-round pick, two second-round picks, a pick swap, and a future first from a third team, per ESPN. In addition to Harden, P.J. Tucker is also headed to Los Angeles.
Harden, 34, won MVP in 2018. He averaged 21.0 points and 10.
The Detroit Lions rolled at home on Monday night, beating the Las Vegas Raiders, 26-14, to improve to 6-2 on the year.
It was another ugly game for Josh McDaniels’ team, which fell to 3-5 and has issues all over the place. Wide receiver Davante Adams was seen slamming his helmet on the sideline late in the loss and didn’t want to talk about it following the final whistle.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the second half at Ford Field.