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Former Packers All-Pro Wide Receiver Jordy Nelson Announces Retirement After 11 Years

Jordy Nelson a former All-Pro wide receiver and Aaron Rodgers‘ favorite target to throw to during his time with the Green Bay Packers, officially announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons on Wednesday.…

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NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 (March 28) Preview: Tennessee Vs. Purdue – Time Start, Channel, Stats, Odds

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, there are matchups that feature two teams duking it out to advance deeper and deeper into March, setting school records. These teams get excited over Sweet 16 appearances and wonder if…

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Suns’ Jimmer Fredette Gets Standing Ovation In Utah Game Vs. Jazz [VIDEO]

Jimmer Fredette got a standing ovation on Monday when he came in for the Phoenix Suns against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. That came as a surprise to none. For four years, Fredette dominated games…

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Mets Sign Jacob DeGrom To Five-Year, $137.5 Million Extension

The New York Mets took care of Jacob DeGrom this week with a five-year, $137.5 million extension. The reigning NL Cy Young winner was set to make $17 million this year and was arbitration-eligible again in 2020.…

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Trail Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic Breaks Leg, Out For Season; NBA Players React

Jusuf Nurkic was the player of the game for the Portland Trail Blazers. With guard CJ McCollum out for his fourth game in a row Monday night and a playoff spot on the line, Nurkic pushed himself to…

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Robert Kraft Says He Is “Truly Sorry” But Refuses To Plead Guilty With All Prostitution Charges Dropped

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is in a peculiar situation. Less than a month after being charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution, Kraft has made his first public comments about his connection to the Florida prostitution…

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In-State Stars For Ohio State Basketball To Target: Ben Roderick, Dominiq Penn & More

When Ohio State brought in Chris Holtmann, he made sure to proclaim that Ohio recruiting was his main focus. In fact, he said he wants to “close the borders and dominate the state of Ohio in…

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Conor McGregor, 30, Announces Retirement From MMA On Twitter: “Proper Pina Coladas On Me!”

Conor McGregor, the face of UFC and former champion in two weight classes, announced his retirement early Tuesday. The 30-year-old took to Twitter, writing: “Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally…

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NCAA Tournament 2019 Sweet 16: FSU VS Gonzaga Preview – Time Start, Channel, Stats, Odds

Gonzaga and Florida State have some history. It’s only been started up recently but last year, the Seminoles went on a surprise run to the Elite Eight and shocked Gonzaga in the process. Now, they meet…

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Tennessee’s Admiral Schofield May Join Cavaliers After Benching In Round 2 Of NCAA Tournament

Tennessee basketball found itself in the midst of a potentially historic collapse on Sunday after blowing a 25-point lead to Iowa. Yet, the team’s best player, Admiral Schofield, was on the bench during overtime. Fans were confused…

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Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski Announces Retirement At 29 On Instagram, NFL Reacts

Rob Gronkowski has retired from the NFL. The 29-year-old New England Patriots tight end capped off a career with four All-Pro honors and three championship rings on Sunday. In an Instagram post, one of the…

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NCAA Tournament Round 2: Duke Outlasts UCF 77-76 In Thrilling Game, Texas Beats Xavier [VIDEO]

Duke was supposed to steamroll their way to the NCAA Championship this year. Going into March Madness 2019, the team had 5-to-1 odds to win it all. But things looked like they were about to…

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Paul Goldschmidt, St. Louis Cardinals Agree On Five-Year, $130 Million Contract Extension

All-Star slugger Paul Goldschmidt and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms last week on a five-year, $130 million dollar extension, according to ESPN. The deal will keep the first baseman in St. Louis for relatively cheap throughout…

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Nick Collison Says Kevin Durant Should Have Jersey Retired By Thunder

Nick Collison was one of the most important parts of those early 2010s Oklahoma City Thunder teams that routinely made deep runs in the NBA playoffs. That didn’t mean he was an All-Star. His true…

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NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Tickets On Sale [DATES & TICKET INFO]

Nascar began in 1948 as the racing community grew in the southeastern United States. Soon after, the NASCAR Cup Series, now sponsored by Monster Energy, started up. It quickly became the highest level of racing,…

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