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Thursday Night Football ended in utter despair for the New Orleans Saints (3-4), specifically tight end Foster Moreau. The cancer survivor, who made a remarkably expedient comeback after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in March, dropped a surefire game-tying touchdown pass late versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Quarterback Derek Carr could not link up with Chris […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks found solace in Chase Field and Brandon Pfaadt, as they were finally able to shut down the Philadelphia Phillies’ overwhelming offense on Thursday. Although Rob Thomson’s ballclub fell in walk-off fashion, 2-1, its pitching remains dominant as ever. Though, a young hurler with no MLB playoffs experience is being entrusted to reclaim […]

No team wants to be mired in controversy right before the start of a new season, particularly one that has clear championship aspirations and is led by a first-year head coach. The Milwaukee Bucks are drawing that exact type of unwanted publicity following Terry Stotts’ stunning decision to resign from his assistant coaching duties. Fans […]

The Texas Rangers need all the support they can get to overpower the incredibly gritty and talented Houston Astros. Fortunately, two Dallas Mavericks greats are doing their part on that front. Current superstar Luka Doncic and franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki are present for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, ensuring that the Mavs […]

Whether or not the Arizona Diamondbacks can come back to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series, Ketel Marte is leaving his mark in October. The second baseman kept his team’s improbable World Series dream alive in thrilling fashion on Thursday. Marte smacked a base hit to center field to give Arizona […]

The San Francisco Giants have a long to-do list this offseason, starting with finding a new manger. However, the allure of Japanese starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is so strong that the organization decided to put that important task on hold for the time being. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi made the long trip to […]

The Chicago Bears were not exactly expected to do big things in the 2023-24 season, but significant improvement was a plausible goal for the organization and its fans to have. A 1-5 record and last-place standing in the NFC North effectively erases those aspirations. This rebuild seems far from over. With that being said, the […]

The Houston Astros earned a big win in Game 3 of the American League Championship series Wednesday night, but manager Dusty Baker is not resting on his laurels in Thursday’s matchup with the Texas Rangers. Fans can expect to see a big change at the top of the reigning World Series champions’ lineup. Michael Brantley […]

There are certain teams and fan bases that you have to be extremely careful around. Saying anything even remotely critical about them will instantly become bulletin material for the players and adrenaline for their rabid supporters. One must be doubly cautious when talking about the Philadelphia Phillies crowd. Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly learned […]

After an active NBA offseason, there are probably more competitive teams and viable championship contenders than there have been in many years. That fact alone already does not bode well for the Philadelphia 76ers, but a drama-filled couple months should only add to Sixers fans’ distress. The talent is there, to be sure. Joel Embiid […]

Against all odds, Lionel Messi continues to avoid the clutches of the supposedly undefeated Father Time. On the contrary, a sensational showing for Argentina soccer on Tuesday versus Peru is evidence that he might actually be in possession of the Fountain of Youth. Messi scored two goals in a 2-0 World Cup Qualifying victory, his […]

The clock doesn’t have to strike midnight for every Cinderella, but those who run into the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies are unlikely to enjoy a fairy-tale ending. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ pumpkin carriage is on the verge of total derailment after they were absolutely pummeled Tuesday night in Citizens Bank Park, 10-0. The Fightin’ Phils secured a […]

Although Chet Holmgren is just beginning his NBA career and Damian Lillard is a well-established star player, the 2023-24 season is undoubtedly an important one for both men and their respective franchises. The rookie got the better of the seven-time All-Star Tuesday night, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a decisive, 124-101 preseason victory over […]

It has been almost a week since the Los Angeles Dodgers were routinely dispatched of by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series, leaving fans a little time to process another gut-wrenching end to their MLB season. After the grieving period ends, focus will shift to the offseason. There is one mission that […]

And there goes another one. The list of candidates to be the new president of baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox continues to shrink. Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes is the latest person to decline an interview with the organization, per The Athletic’s Chad Jennings. The rejection is particularly interesting, considering that […]

Although it is just NBA preseason, the New Orleans Pelicans have yet to win a game and are struggling to find their offensive rhythm. Brandon Ingram was asked what the biggest hindrance has been to them reaching the level they need to ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. One of his teammates stepped up instead and […]

Although fans might still be processing the San Francisco 49ers’ bitter defeat versus the Cleveland Browns this past Sunday, the immediate focus is on the health of some of the team’s most valuable offensive players. Head coach Kyle Shanahan obliged their curiosity a bit on Monday afternoon. Running back Christian McCaffrey is currently having an […]

A surprising story just got even harder to believe. Earlier, it was reported that Kim Ng would be leaving her general manager post with the Miami Marlins despite leading the team to the MLB playoffs. And now, it appears we know why. Miami wanted to add a president of baseball operations who would serve above […]

Some things are better left unsaid. The Denver Nuggets and Bones Hyland already didn’t have the most amicable divorce, but general manager Calvin Booth might have just opened up some old wounds while explaining why he traded the young guard  to the Los Angeles Clippers. And in the process, he seemingly landed an indirect jab […]

Colorado football got a wake-up call when they were thumped by Oregon last month, but it was not strong enough to prevent a disastrous result versus Stanford this past weekend. A 29-0 blown lead at home against a lowly conference opponent might as well be equivalent to pouring a bucket of ice cold water on […]

With the Dodgers being unceremoniously dispatched in the playoffs, the MLB offseason is in full swing for all of Los Angeles. The top priority for the next several weeks is simple. Win over Shohei Ohtani, or in the Angels’ case, win him over again. To the dismay of many baseball fans, that objective might be […]

An athlete’s whole trajectory can be altered just by where they choose to go to school, and where they decide not to go. Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith took fans back in time when recounting his college decision. It is sure to be an especially painful blast from the past for Auburn football fans. The […]

After a successful season that saw the Miami Marlins reach the playoffs in a full 162-game season for the first time since 2003, general manager Kim Ng and the organization are parting ways, according to the Miami Herald’s Craig Mish. The Marlins announced in a press release that Ng declined a mutual option to return […]

Despite vanquishing the Sacramento Kings in the NBA playoffs, the Golden State Warriors did not meet their lofty standards last season. Their struggles away from home were reported ad nauseam, chemistry was questioned and their defense was inconsistent. Maybe worst of all, though, the team just became too one-dimensional. The over reliance on Steph Curry […]

Since he was taken by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2023 NBA Draft, Scoot Henderson has been placed in a difficult position. He was bombarded with Damian Lillard trade questions upon his arrival to the NBA, which took the focus away from his ample promise. Now, it is on him to bring the franchise […]

Just as The Shirelles put it all those years ago, “Mama said there’ll be days like this.” But how many more can New York Giants fans take? Beyond just starting 1-4, the team looks completely helpless on the field in all aspects of the game. The fire that Brian Daboll ignited in his first year […]

Unfortunately, there are many times where the build-up to a fight is greater than the bout itself. Logan Paul versus Dillon Danis in Manchester, England is undeniably one of those times, as the former dominated the mixed martial artist. But the chaotic ending left fans buzzing and overshadowed everything else. In the sixth and final […]

A new Oregon football star might be born in Husky Stadium Saturday afternoon. And he happens to be related to an old one. Ducks tight end Patrick Herbert, whose brother Justin Herbert led Oregon for four years and is the franchise quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers, is having himself a day in a huge […]

The blueprint for Colorado football to succeed was always going to be an ambitious one when “Prime Time” Deion Sanders signed on to be the new head coach last winter. The program had just finished 1-11 and endured its 16th losing season in 17 years. There was no need to spell out “Folsom Field” on […]

When David had his famous confrontation with Goliath, he did not foolishly attempt to defeat him with brute strength. No, the legendary underdog cleverly vanquished his far bigger foe with a slingshot. Indiana knows it will have to employ a similar measure of creativity in its battle with Michigan football. The Hoosiers launched a shot […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is always willing to share his thoughts, and oftentimes he says something that is bound to raise some eyebrows. Friday, he gave San Francisco 49ers fans plenty of sports radio talk material after comparing their quarterback, Brock Purdy, to someone Cowboys fans know very well. “When I see Purdy perform […]

Max Scherzer has every intention of playing in the American league Championship Series versus the Houston Astros. The Texas Rangers starting pitcher is “ready to go” after throwing another bullpens session Friday, per ESPN. Scherzer continues to progress toward an ALCS return after being sidelined for over a month with a shoulder injury. Texas has […]

The modern Chicago Bears do not take a step forward without taking two back. After finally ending a 14-game losing streak, Justin Fields and company have learned that they will be without running back Khalil Hebert for some time. “The Bears placed RB Khalil Herbert (ankle) on injured reserve, per the wire,” Tom Pelissero of […]

The Texas Rangers are gearing up for their most important postseason series in over a decade. That type of pressure, coupled with the chance to finally dethrone the Houston Astros, makes it extremely difficult to relax. Max Scherzer, however, seems to be having no problem staying loose. The 39-year-old ace’s playing status has not yet […]

Oh, how times have changed. The Boston Red Sox are in the midst of their search for a new general manager after dismissing Chaim Bloom in mid-September. But things are not going nearly as smoothly as ownership likely anticipated. The Sox have been turned down by multiple candidates, according to Sean McAdam of MassLive.com. Ouch! […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are a week-and-a-half away from opening the 2023-24 season, which they enter with legitimate championship aspirations. Before that quest can begin, however, there is still some NBA preseason business that requires at least some of their attention. They face the Golden State Warriors Friday night in a game that is guaranteed […]

The St. Louis Cardinals plummeted into vastly unfamiliar territory in 2023, finishing in last place in the National League Central and being relegated to trade deadline sellers for the first time in ages. They did not commit to a full rebuild, though, and hung on to stars like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. Now, the […]

Carolina Panthers fans knew they were in for some rough times this season, but this rebuilding era has been especially brutal because of all the injuries that have plagued this team. Week 6 appears to be the tipping point, as poor Bryce Young prepares to face the high-powered Miami Dolphins without a key offensive weapon, […]

The Baltimore Ravens (3-2) have been a tough team to pinpoint through the first quarter of the season, but things might start to look clearer now that key players on both sides of the ball are getting healthier. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr and cornerback Marlon Humphrey are not on Baltimore’s final injury report and […]