Projected college basketball rankings after UConn and Duke upset

It’s been an absolute massacre in college hoops with UConn and Duke among the latest updates, so we’ll have to check out our projected college basketball rankings. The first full week of college basketball since the calendar shifted to 2023 was an absolute mess. On Monday, then-unbeaten Purdue was the only ranked team in play, and their opponent from recent years, Rutgers, came to McKee Arena and handed them their first loss of the season. It didn’t stop on Tuesday as Texas couldn’t stop Kansas State in Austin as they…

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Some of the Bengals debated not playing Week 18 versus the Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) answers questions regarding the cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) from the Monday Night Football game, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. Joe Borough Press Conference Jan 4, 0024 Joe Thomas, Daryl Reeves, 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalists by Cody Williams The Bengals’ game against the Bills has been postponed after Damar Hamlin’s horrific injury. Joe Burrow said some team members discussed postponing the 18th week as well. For someone who wasn’t on the court at the Buffalo Bills…

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Announcing the 2023 Football Hall of Fame Finalists

On Wednesday, the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists were announced with Darryl Reeves, Joe Thomas and Dwight Freeney in their eligible senior years. The dream of any NFL player once his career is over is to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. On Wednesday night — after announcing Tuesday was postponed in the wake of Damar Hamlin’s league-shaking injury — the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the Class of 2023 were announced. As they are among the…

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3 next moves after signing long-term Rafael Devers

Joey Wendell. Mandatory credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox have finally reached a long-term extension with Rafael Devers, but what are the next steps Chaim Bloom and Co. can take? Just as fans were emotionally preparing for Chaim Bloom to begin demolishing the Boston Red Sox after Xander Bogaerts walked him into free agency this offseason, the general manager finally bought himself some goodwill. On Wednesday, he and the team agreed to an 11-year, $331 million extension with third star Rafael Devers. Even if most fans would…

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Vikings DL Harrison Phillips makes an amazing nod to Damar Hamlin’s family

Harrison Phillips, a defensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings, chose the dinner tab for Dammar Hamlin’s family and the intensive care unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The NFL world is supporting Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest during his game against the Cincinnati Bengals Monday night. He was given CPR on the field at Paycor Stadium and was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Many NFL players have sent their prayers to Hamlin and even made donations to his charitable foundation,…

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Rafael Devers’ necklace makes the Braves look even better with Austin Riley

The Atlanta Braves seem wiser after looking at the contract extension the Boston Red Sox offered Rafael Devers. The Boston Red Sox haven’t made their fanbase too happy all season. Specifically, they couldn’t give Xander Bogaerts an acceptable contract offer. Then, after negotiating with him at the MLB Winter Meetings, the San Diego Padres swooped in with an 11-year, $280 million contract extension. Bogaerts accepted. For the Red Sox, they found a way to prevent another of their homegrown talents from leaving. On Wednesday, Red Sox and third baseman Rafael…

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With Sentry’s importance soaring, why isn’t there a Rory McIlroy?

Rory McIlroy has pushed for elevated events and increased purse strings on the PGA calendar, but he’s notably MIA for the primary rookie tournament, Sentry, which takes place this week. Rory McIlroy finished 2022 on perhaps the highest level, in a very long time at least. He soared to the top of OWGR as the World No. 1, taking a FedEx Cup and Race to Dubai titles, three titles, and a top-10 finish in every discipline, including coming close to The Open (where he finished third). He has also proven…

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Ilia Topuria’s bar fight caught on video

July 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Ilia Topuria celebrates his victory by knockout against Ryan Hall during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Travis Kelsey, Jason Kelsey provide a unique perspective on Dammar Hamlin’s injury by Scott Rogest Ilia Topuria’s bar fight caught on video. UFC #9 featherweight seed Eliya Topuria works out of the Octagon in 2023. On Wednesday, a video emerged that appeared to show Topuria defending himself in a bar fight in Spain. The video shows Topuria (white shirt) standing…

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Travis Kelsey, Jason Kelsey provide a unique perspective on Dammar Hamlin’s injury

Travis and Jason Kelsey’s latest episode of the “New Heights Podcast” focused on Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest during an NFL game. The NFL and the sports world are awaiting updates on the health of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. During last Monday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after a tackle, for which he was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in critical condition. Throughout the week, Hamlin was a topic of discussion given the horrific situation that…

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The largest contract extension in MLB history

With the Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers agreeing to long-term contract terms, let’s take a look at the largest contract extension in MLB history. The Boston Red Sox didn’t make their fanbase happy with the moves they made in the offseason, especially after they watched Zander Bogaerts sign an 11-year, $280 million contract with the San Diego Padres. That left the fandom calling for the team to re-sign third baseman Rafael Devers. And they did just that. A day after the team and Devers avoided arbitration before the 2023…

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