A year ago, North Carolina began the season ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after returning four starters from a team that reached the 2022 national title game. The Tar Heels proceeded to produce one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory in college basketball, finishing 20-13 and opting not to participate…
While the NHL celebrates John Tavares’ 1000-point milestone, one conversation shifted attention to the potential for Connor McDavid to achieve this feat in six fewer seasons. The SDPN sports podcast highlighted that Tavares reaching 1000 points is significant, but that McDavid has a chance to accomplish the same in six fewer seasons is just plain…
(Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) For the first time all year, it seems like the Kansas City Chiefs will finally catch a break. As pointed out by NFL insider Ari Meirov, all of their four games remaining will come against backup quarterbacks. They’re set to square off vs. Bailey Zappe and the New England…
The United States Women’s National Team closed out a down year with two friendly victories over China. While neither result was altogether convincing, multiple players made their respective senior international debuts and could take on bigger roles with the program in the near future. Jenna Nighswonger opened her professional career by switching positions, beginning a…
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam discussed the importance of communicating on defense after Wednesday’s 135-128 home win vs. the Atlanta Hawks. (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “Did you notice things different defensively tonight other than you guys just scored a lot of points?” Siakam: “I thought we had a solid game. I think obviously we had…
Entry lists for the second week of the 2024 ATP season were released earlier this week. Both the Adelaide International and the ASB Classic in Auckland boast impressive fields in the immediate run-up to the Australian Open. World No. 13 Tommy Paul is expected to be the top seed in Adelaide, where he is joined…
Inside Spain is a weekly instalment brought to you by Football España, providing an insight into all of the major stories coming out of the rich and intense climes of La Liga and beyond. Four out of five La Liga sides qualified for the Champions League Round of 16, and all of them will be…
The No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles will host the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies in the first meeting between the programs on Thursday night. Marquette is 8-2 overall and 5-0 at home, while St. Thomas is 6-4 overall and 2-3 on the road. The Golden Eagles are 5-4 against the spread this season, while St. Thomas is 6-3…
The Davis Cup will be returning to Montreal in 2024 for the Qualifier tie between Team Canada presented by Sobeys and the Republic of Korea. Held at IGA Stadium on Feb. 2 and 3, the tie will determine which country qualifies for the Group Stage of the Davis Cup Finals. “We are thrilled to be…
As part of Elliotte Friedman’s 32 Thoughts column on Thursday, the NHL insider is reporting that the NHLPA is still looking into the situation surrounding Corey Perry’s contract termination out of Chicago. There has been little in the way of developments since he was released by the team, but the NHLPA wants to argue against…
