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St. Louis Cardinals fans were treated to a very special and bittersweet moment Thursday when beloved pitcher Adam Wainwright stepped on the field for the final Opening Day of his career. He made it count with a memorable rendition of the National Anthem that induced goosebumps all throughout Busch Stadium. It was just as surreal […]

Transparency is not something often obtained in the world of sports, especially not ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. After earlier reports indicated that the Las Vegas Raiders had removed defensive tackle Jalen Carter from their board seemingly due to his alleged legal issues, head coach Josh McDaniels provided a reply that fans probably anticipated. […]

Sustained excellence requires the perfect blend of talent, culture, and mentality. The last one is crucial. Every team will of course enter a season with the mindset that they are going to compete for a championship, but that is a mere fantasy for more than half of the MLB. Just having a surprise year that […]

The Houston Astros’ World Series title defense did not start the way they wanted, as they battled a historic pitching performance form Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease, 3-2. It was a loss so rare that it ended an Opening Day streak not seen in over a century. “Astros snap a 10-game winning streak on […]

It was a rough Opening Day to the 2023 MLB season for the St. Louis Cardinals. Not only did they blow a ninth-inning lead in a 10-9 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, but more importantly, the team lost star catcher Willson Contreras to injury. St. Louis’ big free agent signing left the game after […]

The NCAA Tournament offers thrills, chills, a glimpse at the future stars and plenty of job opportunities. Mid-major miracles can mean a whole new tax bracket for coaches whose name might have been unknown to most of the public before March Madness started. Florida Atlantic men’s basketball head coach Dusty May firmly fits that bill. […]

With four World Series appearances and two championships in the last six seasons, the Houston Astros are on the fringe of being a bona fide dynasty. Becoming the first MLB team to win back-to-back titles in almost 25 years would be a big boost to their case. That quest has already begun following their Opening […]

Baseball has officially entered a brave new world now that the 2023 MLB Opening Day is underway. New rules have been implemented to increase the pace of play and amount of action. Essentially, the goal is to bring new eyes to the television screen and ballparks, specially those from the younger generation. The innovation everyone […]

The Golden State Warriors are at their best when Draymond Green is their emotional fuel. Their defensive leader is also arguably the heart and soul of this NBA dynasty. Head coach Steve Kerr knows this too, and showered him with praise after an exhilarating 120-109 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Chase […]

The McDonald’s All-American Game obviously spotlights the future of the game, but this year’s had a new aura around it. And it was not just because NBA all-time great LeBron James was in attendance but more so because of the special experience he got to share with his son Bronny. It was after all his […]

A true bitter rivalry cannot be taken for granted in this modern age of sports. Even some of the most storied ones like the Red Sox-Yankees has drastically cooled from its mid-2000s heyday. Sure, opposing fans still take jabs at one another and gloat, but there is a certain level of passion missing in much […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had to address multiple controversial matters at the NFL Annual Meeting, but there was some speculation he was able to squash right away. Despite reports that the league had been considering moving conference championship games to neutral sites to mimic the mixed fan representation often seen in the college football playoff […]

The NFL is a behemoth like none other in American professional sports and can survive almost any bad optic. It is a scary thought, but it has long passed the threshold of “too big to fail.”  Therefore, fans are sometimes sacrificed in order to feed this ever-growing beast. But New York Giants owner John Mara […]

Now that Lamar Jackson has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, teams who were previously ruled out as potential free agent suitors could be tempted to enter the fray. The Atlanta Falcons, however, are apparently still sticking with young Desmond Ridder. Their stand-pat approach has perplexed and even enraged many NFL fans given the […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will have some free time on his hands now that the team has officially shut him down for the rest of the NBA season. He is turning his attention directly to his other passion of boxing, sharing who he believes should next challenge NABO super middleweight champion Edgar Berlanga. […]

The Carolina Panthers are unquestionably one of the teams to watch going into the 2023-24 NFL season. They have earned that with the aggressive moves they have made this offseason. Now, whether or not, they succeed will be a completely different matter. When a daredevil wrestler takes a dive off the top of a ladder […]

Everyone has been there. Sometimes you just cannot place who that person is. It could be that shady cousin at a family wedding or that neighbor whom with you just exchange friendly nods. For Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, it was the man the Green Bay Packers have chosen to replace Aaron Rodgers. […]

A quarterback controversy is not necessarily a good reflection of an NFL franchise. Sure, it is good to have choices, but that is a position where there needs to absolute clarity. Waffling between multiple candidates can indicate indecision to fans. For the San Francisco 49ers, though, it is crucial to have options going into next […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis often finds himself under the microscope. He has always been heralded for his superstar talent but has seen his ability to carry a team to the next level questioned for much of his career. With the Lakers fighting for a postseason spot, fans looked to Davis to keep the […]

San Francisco 49ers fans were treated to some positive news Monday regarding quarterback Brock Purdy, who underwent surgery early in March to repair the torn UCL he suffered in the NFC Championship. 49ers general manager John Lynch provided the first update since the successful procedure, maintaining the same timetable that has already been outlined for […]

Regardless of scandal or major departures, the Houston Astros’ title window always seems to be wide open. They do not merely plug in players to replace stars like Carlos Correa or Gerrit Cole. They find and develop new ones like Framber Valdez, Jeremy Pena and Cristian Javier. The result was a World Series Championship last […]

Few NFL teams have the luxury of turning away extra depth. The position does not even necessarily matter. Injuries are a given in this unforgiving sport, and sometimes that improbable next man up could become a vital contributor during the regular season and possibly beyond. The Philadelphia Eagles’ biggest offseason moves are probably behind them, […]

Orlando Guardians quarterback Quinten Dormady is a vindicated man after an XFL investigation concluded he was not guilty of leaking his team’s playbook despite accusations that suggested otherwise. Although he has returned to the team, it was an emotionally draining ordeal that has naturally left some frustration. “My name has been tarnished and defamed for […]

The 2023 NFL Draft feels even more crucial than in past years. There are three franchises near the top of the board who are likely to select quarterbacks. The high stakes should bring plenty of excitement. Fans should not be expecting any big surprises, however, as Bryce Young and CJ Stroud remain the expected top […]

Almost every legendary athlete has at least one or two performances that were so incredible that they are labeled with a universal designation. Michael Jordan had the “Flue Game.” Tom Brady’s epic comeback versus the Atlanta Falcons is known simply as “28-3.” Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes now has the ankle game under his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans have the misfortune of being in must-win territory essentially every game until the regular season ends. They have finally climbed back to .500 and will have to stay completely locked in. However, that does not mean their star Anthony Davis cannot take a minute out of his day […]

The Denver Broncos have been very busy this offseason trying their best to complete a massive one-year turnaround. Head coach Sean Payton will have a new addition to the coaching staff who will ideally be a key part of that Mile High resurgence. Ex-LSU football defensive line coach and run game coordinator Jamar Cain is […]

Kanye West is claiming to have changed his views on Jewish people after watching actor Jonah Hill in the 2012 comedy film, 21 Jump Street. This comes after making multiple antisemitic comments last year that resulted in widespread condemnation and the loss of millions in his now ex-sponsorship deals with Adidas and Gap, among others. […]

Ben Simmons was given some devastating news on Friday. He has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement on his back and will remain sidelined for the Brooklyn Nets, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Simmons has missed the last 15 games due to back and knee injuries, and it is unlikely he suits up again […]

A team with nothing to lose can be extremely dangerous. The Oklahoma City Thunder are just 36-37 and currently outside the NBA Play-In picture. But they are ahead of schedule. Their ascension could be imminent. This franchise was not supposed to be hovering around .500. NBA postseason travel arrangements should not be something on OKC’s […]

LeBron James can always count on former teammate Tristan Thompson to have his back. A few days after Mario Chalmers said other players did not “fear” the NBA’s all-time scoring leader before games like they did Michael Jordan, Thompson sounded off on the controversial comments. The 11-year NBA big man was fired up and seemingly […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is about to enter the final year of his rookie contract and is expected to net a sizable purse for his consistent production. However, rival teams apparently believe his immediate future remains in Cincy, according to the reporting of The Athletic’s Jeff Howe. Bengals general manager Duke Tobin and […]

As if it needed any more, Thursday added a ton of confusion to the Lamar Jackson and Baltimore Ravens contract drama. Friday has not exactly cleared things up, but it does seem the star quarterback himself feels very enlightened and emboldened amid all of the rampant media and fan speculation. The NFL released a memo […]

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer is rightfully leaving no stone unturned ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. He is tasked with finding a new quarterback who will not just be the leader on the field but the unquestionable face of the franchise off of it as well. That means character is under heavy critique […]

New York Knicks fans might not admit it, but they are worried about an impending case of deja vu hitting Madison Square Garden. On the surface, any qualms seem inappropriate given the strides this franchise has taken. After an eternal search, the team finally found their point guard in Jalen Brunson, and boy has he […]

Gonzaga basketball star Drew Timme is an extremely grateful man Thursday night. Not only did the college basketball great nearly see his hopes for a National Championship evaporate, but he was also one 3-pointer away from being a scapegoat for the rest of time. Fans were treated to another instant NCAA Tournament classic between Gonzaga […]

As CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein says, there is a dark side of March that people often forget about in the midst of all the madness. Michigan State basketball and head coach Tom Izzo found themselves as victims of a brutal heartbreaker in the NCAA Tournament, courtesy of Kansas State, and that fickle […]

Every NCAA Tournament seems to have a breakout star who puts NBA scouts on notice and captures the hearts of millions of fans around the country. After a historic and gutsy performance that led Kansas State basketball to an overtime victory over Michigan State, point guard Markquis Nowell has announced himself as the latest March […]

Retirement has afforded Tom Brady an array of options of how he can spend his time. He can fish. He can sharpen his Gin Rummy game. Heck, he could even lay waste to every strawberry field in the nearby area. Or, the seven-time Super Bowl champion could jump on the bandwagon of many major sports […]