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Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden, left, expressed shock at the firing of general manager Reggie McKenzie on Monday. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Oakland Fires General Manager Reggie McKenzie as Jon Gruden Feigns Shock

The power struggle between Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Jon Gruden appears to have a clear winner, as McKenzie was fired by the Raiders on Monday. McKenzie had been with the organization since 2012, but became expendable when Gruden was hired. The Raiders put out a statement that […]

Rookie Luka Doncic from the Mavericks mesmerized the crowd in Dallas during a comeback win against the Houston Rockets.  (Image: Glenn James/Getty)

Teenager from Slovenia, Luka Doncic, Leading NBA Rookie of Year Race

In only 24 games into his professional career, 19-year old Luka Doncic from Slovenia is not just making a case for NBA Rookie of the Year, but he’s arguably the MVP of the upstart Dallas Mavericks. Doncic leads the Mavericks in scoring this season with 17.8 points per game. Against […]

While competitive esports are increasingly popular, the IOC says there are still “uncertainties” that will keep the industry out of the Olympics for now. (Image: University of California, Irvine)

IOC Backs Away from Support for Esports in Olympic Competition, Citing ‘Uncertainties’

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) backed off somewhat on its support for esports appearing in an Olympic program after a meeting on Saturday, calling such talk “premature.” That proclamation came after IOC officials met in Lausanne for the seventh Olympic Summit, during which many sports-related topics were discussed, including if […]

Players are already airing their frustrations with new Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylen after less than a week on the job. (Image: AP)

Chicago Bulls Players Turning on New Coach Jim Boylen After Just Three Games

New Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen has implemented draconian measures since taking over the team a week ago, leading players to go as far as contacting the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to complain about the tactics being employed by their new leader. According to sources cited by Yahoo […]

Lee Smith was selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame thanks to a unanimous vote by the Today’s Game Era committee. (Image: Getty)

Lee Smith, Harold Baines Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Committee Vote

Closer Lee Smith and designated hitter Harold Baines were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday after each received at least 75 percent of the vote from the Today’s Game Era committee. Smith was a unanimous choice by the 16-person committee, while Baines just squeaked by with the […]

Running back Kenyan Drake from the Miami Dolphins sprinting to the end zone to evade Rob Gronkowski from the New England Patriots. (Image: Michael Reaves/Getty)

Dolphins Stun the Patriots on Miraculous 69-Yard TD by Kenyan Drake (Video)

The Miami Dolphins came from behind in thrilling fashion to defeat the New England Patriots 34-33 with a sensational 69-yard touchdown as time expired. The game-winning miracle also made NFL history. Drake’s 69-yard touchdown marked the longest touchdown to win a game since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970. The Dolphins […]

Running back Kareem Hunt was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs after video surfaced of him hitting a woman. (Image: Getty)

Injured, Missing Players Test NFL Teams Temerity in Week 14

There are several NFL teams that are missing players, either due to injuries or scandals, by this time of the season. Two squads have even lost their coaches. How will they react from the adversity? Washington has lost their starter and their back up, while Kansas City will be without […]