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The Houston Astros are constantly in figure-it-out mode, forced to funnel in new players amid injuries and departures. Since beginning their current stretch of eight consecutive playoff berths, they have undergone significant changes in personnel and in their management structure. Although, regardless of who is showing up for work, the results are usually the same. […]

Considering the Baltimore Orioles have been in last place for much of the 2025 season, fans probably thought the team had already hit rock bottom. That assumption was invalidated on Friday, as the O’s blew an early 4-0 lead to the 76-loss Colorado Rockies in Camden Yards. If it was not clear after the Gregory […]

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski should have a mental checklist of what this ballclub needs with less than a week to go until the MLB trade deadline. Unless the front office upgrades the bullpen and outfield, a World Series parade seems highly unlikely this year. Besides completing these crucial tasks, the tremendously […]

Kyle Schwarber knows what is role is in the big leagues: he is supposed to smash a bunch of home runs. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger has done that job to great effect, hitting 30 dingers or more in seven different seasons. If the consequences of meeting that valuable objective is a low batting average and […]

When the Las Vegas Aces fell to the New York Liberty in the WNBA Semifinals last postseason, it did not necessarily feel like the end of an era. The better team simply won the series, and then later went on to capture the championship. Although Vegas’ two-year reign had come to an end, there was […]

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to trust in the core they have in place to generate sufficient offense, obviously confident that some of the younger talents can become reliable pass-catchers for Patrick Mahomes. KC did not make flashy additions as far as the skills positions are concerned, but it did make one under-the-radar move that […]

The New York Yankees may be starting to change their philosophy, at least gradually. Longtime general manager Brian Cashman resisted the temptation to go all in on Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez and instead filled the team’s third baseman needs by swinging a trade with the Colorado Rockies for Ryan McMahon. The 2024 All-Star is […]

The New York Mets (59-44) are already making moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, adding two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon. They address their lack of left-handed pitching and better equip themselves for a potentially arduous National League gauntlet this postseason. However, is it possible […]

Riding a wave of momentum amid a four-game winning streak, the New York Mets (59-44) are looking to stay on the attack by bolstering their bullpen. They completed a trade with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon, acquiring two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Pitching reigns supreme in […]

The Arizona Cardinals dropped some good news on Thursday night. Fourth-year linebacker J.J. Russell was released from the hospital and rejoined his teammates at training camp in Glendale. He was evaluated for a head and neck injury after colliding with rookie safety Kitan Crawford near the end of practice. Russell was on the ground for […]

It was hard to tell if the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2024 season was a fluke or the beginning of a gloomy stretch of baseball in The 6. A myriad of concerns suggested that the latter was more likely. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was seemingly prepared to enter free agency, Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman were both […]

Jameis Winston is focused on solidifying himself as the No. 2 quarterback on the New York Giants’ depth chart and potentially vaulting past starter Russell Wilson later this year, but he is still keeping up with what is happening in the college football world. He recently shared his thoughts on the strong comments that Florida […]

The Indiana Fever (13-12) have been haunted by the unexplainable throughout 2025, as star guard Caitlin Clark has missed half the season with quadriceps and groin injuries. Amid the constant fight to stay above .500, they might as well start embracing their dark side. While wearing jerseys inspired by “Stranger Things,” Indy secured an 80-70 […]

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self is recovering in the hospital after undergoing a heart procedure. The university issued a statement regarding this development, providing some good news about the two-time national champion’s health. “Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms Thursday,” the athletic department said, per On3’s Nick […]

The first week of Dallas Cowboys training camp has been about as newsworthy as fans could expect. Polarizing owner Jerry Jones made… interesting comments regarding Micah Parsons’ contract situation, head coach Brian Schottenheimer got heated after a fight broke out during practice and wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens unveiled a joint celebration. And […]

Arizona Cardinals linebacker JJ Russell was taken to a local hospital after sustaining a possible head and neck injury during practice on Thursday, per the team. He went down after a scary collision and was put on a stretcher before being carted off the field. Players huddled around the 26-year-old, hopeful for the best. Thankfully, […]

Jayson Tatum is sometimes criticized for how he performs on the big stage. Though, as he was fighting to keep the Boston Celtics out of a precarious position during the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the superstar forward fully embraced the moment and his role as a franchise pillar. He was absolutely masterful in Game 4 versus […]

Power couples are taking center stage in the NFL, and you better believe the biggest media market in the country is going to glom onto the topic when the opportunity presents itself. And so it did. The New York Jets reported to training camp on Tuesday (rookies were already there), and star cornerback Sauce Gardner […]

San Francisco Giants slugger Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox each have enough to worry about without dwelling on their high-profile MLB divorce, but they remain entangled from a narrative standpoint. His first career start at first base and subsequent remarks are shining the light back on the shocking mid-June trade. Here we go […]

Not everyone who has Pete Crow-Armstrong’s background would find a way to stay as grounded as the Chicago Cubs All-Star. He is the son of two actors and was selected in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft. Following initial concerns about his offense, the 23-year-old has blossomed into a National League MVP candidate […]

Most Cleveland Browns fans do not expect to see Deshaun Watson play another snap for their beloved yet perpetually tortured franchise. He is not going anywhere until after the 2025-26 season, however. Will this controversial, declining and largely unhealthy quarterback have a chance to audition for another job at some point in this upcoming campaign? […]

Not again. Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is heading to the 15-day injured list with a blister on his right finger, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. He allowed four runs on five hits versus the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, failing to make it through the third inning. Reliever Nick Fernandez, who […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to advance through a trying yet potentially necessary offseason. They must quickly discover what their identity is without star right winger Mitch Marner, who signed an eight-year, $96 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights after playing the first nine years of his NHL career with his hometown team. While […]

Dallas Cowboys fans long for the days when training camp can center around positional battles and new additions rather than contract-related distractions and Jerry Jones sound bites. They are getting hit with the double whammy this year. The polarizing and outspoken owner made some surprising comments while taking to the media on Monday, giving the […]

There is no denying that Damian Lillard loves the Portland Trail Blazers following his decision to reunite with the team in free agency, but the organization certainly made it difficult for him to refuse its offer. Owners do not typically award a three-year, $42 million contract to a 35-year-old recovering from a torn Achilles tendon […]

After much speculation, it appears the Denver Nuggets will indeed have an experienced and intriguing center to back up superstar Nikola Jokic next season. Despite being heavily linked to Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos, Jonas Valanciunas is declaring his allegiance to the team currently slated to pay his salary. “I want to clear the air about my […]

It is that time of the year when NBA free-agency grades are handed out as fans get an idea of how their teams could stack up with the competition ahead of the new campaign. The Golden State Warriors currently have an “incomplete” on their report card, however. Until the organization settles the Jonathan Kuminga situation, there […]

The Cleveland Guardians have earned some trust from their fans for consistently outperforming their payroll, but many people are understandably taking umbrage with how the team has handled the Steven Kwan situation. They are not too happy with the fourth-year left fielder, either, following the news that he is considered day-to-day with a wrist injury. […]

Brittney Griner braved a massive change more than a decade into her Hall of Fame career when she signed with the Atlanta Dream this offseason. The only WNBA home she had ever known was the Phoenix Mercury, the franchise she helped win a championship in 2014, so one could imagine how surreal it felt to […]

Although the New Orleans Saints are entering a new era, they are burdened with some of the same issues that have plagued them the last few years. Their roster is riddled with uncertainties and an unfavorable salary cap continues to loom large, but the best way to mask those deficiencies is by finding a franchise […]

David Wright does not live in the Big Apple and therefore does not exude the same steady presence that other New York Mets greats like first baseman-turned-broadcaster Keith Hernandez does. But the bond he shares with this city and fan base transcends time and distance. Whenever the seven-time All-Star and longtime face of the franchise […]

Damian Lillard is unlikely to get back on the court before the 2026-27 NBA campaign, but he has already returned home. Following a painful end to last season and a brutal beginning to the summer, the nine-time All-Star is rekindling his romance with the Portland Trail Blazers. The two sides were on a mutual break […]

Seiya Suzuki was surprisingly omitted from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, but he did have an opportunity to be a part of the festivities that preceded the Midsummer Classic. The Chicago Cubs designated hitter and outfielder was asked to compete in the Home Run Derby but obviously turned it down and instead used the break […]

The MLB All-Star break allowed the Philadelphia Phillies (55-41) to regroup after a rough West Coast trip that saw them lose a series each to the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres, but beyond that, the time off also afforded management a chance to thoroughly assess its roster. When Dave Dombrowski is left to […]

The consensus is that lauded rookie Cooper Flagg is under less pressure because he landed on a talented Dallas Mavericks squad rather than a rebuilding franchise like the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz or Charlotte Hornets. But is that really true? Although Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving (currently injured) and Klay Thompson all carry Hall of Fame […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers understand the essence of who they are: a hard-hitting squad that can wear down opponents and win ugly when necessary. They continue to double down on that philosophy, reinforcing their commitment to T.J. Watt. The superstar defensive end is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history after signing a three-year, $123 million […]

Napheesa Collier is the MVP favorite, leading the Minnesota Lynx to a league-best 20-4 record in the first half of the 2025 season. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is the one to beat right now for Rookie of the Year honors. When the present and future collide, it is important to accentuate this fusion of […]

Rory McIlroy exorcised his demons at Augusta National in April, surviving some weekend stumbles to win the Masters in a playoff and finally complete the career grand slam. Now, he is looking to cast out more evil ghosts from his past. The five-time major champion returned to Royal Portrush on Thursday, a place that is […]

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has been scouring the trade market this offseason, completing several moves that he obviously believes will benefit the team going forward. Finessing a rebuild without taking a sledgehammer to the foundation is an intricate process, one that few have the skills and ambition to pull off. The Pens are […]