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The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to defend their title, as they try to become the first team to win consecutive World Series championships since the New York Yankees claimed their third straight 25 years ago. Many people assume that LA’s talent advantage will carry it to victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, but the […]

The NBA has enjoyed an exciting start to the 2025-26 campaign, especially as far as the prime-time matchups are concerned, but a shocking FBI investigation is casting a dark cloud over the product. Two indictments were brought forth on Thursday morning, resulting in the arrests of more than 30 people. Among those charged are Portland […]

The Minnesota Vikings are now 3-4 following a 37-10 road loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, which featured another rough outing for quarterback Carson Wentz. Many fans are clamoring for young JJ McCarthy, who has missed the last five games with a high-ankle sprain. There was some speculation that the team may not want him […]

Teoscar Hernandez has played 1,129 games including the playoffs during his 10-year MLB career, and 613 of those came with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder first established himself as an impactful hitter while playing in The 6, earning two Silver Slugger awards and an All-Star selection with the franchise. Those good […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are a vastly different team than the one that took the field for the first three weeks of the 2025-26 NFL season. Some will say the recent decline is just another example of the Bolts being the Bolts, but injuries have undeniably had a negative effect on both offense and defense. […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is currently in Gainbridge Fieldhouse at time of print, attending Thursday’s NBA Finals rematch between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, but he is probably finding it difficult to focus on the action. The league was rocked by an FBI gambling investigation that has ties to the mafia, resulting in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers obviously want to give legendary left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw a proper send-off after a sensational near-two decade run with the franchise, but they are also extremely motivated to win their second straight World Series championship. Many fans are wondering if both things can be accomplished, or does sentiment clash with ambition […]

When Ja Morant is on the court, NBA fans are often reminded why the dynamic Memphis Grizzlies point guard was once tapped to be a potential face of the league. He effortlessly contorts his body while finishing at the rim and soars to astonishing heights while throwing down an emphatic jam, simultaneously captivating and startling […]

Neither LeBron James nor Bronny James took the court in Tuesday’s 119-109 season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors, but the father-son duo got to watch the action together from the bench on Tuesday night. While they were obviously at work, the Akron, Ohio natives were able to make the best of their time on […]

Luka Doncic is already an unquestioned superstar who has amassed Hall of Fame credentials through the first seven years of his NBA career, but he is still under immense scrutiny entering the 2025-26 season. Sporting a new-and-improved physique, the spectacular Slovenian is tasked with leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the next level. While LeBron […]

The Edmonton Oilers have worked hard to become a defensively tougher squad over the last couple of seasons. Their efforts have yet to translate to a Stanley Cup, as they fell to the Florida Panthers two years in a row, but the blue line has become an important component of this Connor McDavid and Leon […]

The 2025-26 NBA campaign may have just tipped off on Tuesday night, but Draymond Green is already in midseason form during the Golden State Warriors’ opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time champion and polarizing forward incurred a technical foul about halfway through the first quarter, wasting no time in displaying his trademark intensity. […]

Michael Jordan is not just widely considered the greatest basketball player of all-time. He is also one of the fiercest competitors to ever grace American professional sports, doing everything imaginable to give himself a physical and mental edge over the rest of the league. Some may call his obsession with winning unhealthy or maniacal, but […]

If Texas football (5-2) is going to overcome its ongoing woes on offense and squeeze its way into the Playoff, it will need to rely heavily on its elite defense. Injuries could jeopardize that plan, however. Star safety Michael Taaffe underwent thumb surgery on Monday, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. There is no current timetable […]

Although it took several months to reach a conclusion to the Jonathan Kuminga contract saga, the Golden State Warriors understand how important the 23-year-old forward is to their 2025-26 blueprint. And that is why they are inserting him into the starting five for Tuesday night’s season-opening showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers, via ClutchPoints NBA […]

More than nine years ago, Kevin Durant shockingly signed with the Golden State Warriors, leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder for the franchise that sent him and his teammates home the previous season after overcoming a 3-1 deficit. The move sent a dagger through an entire fan base and ultimately forced people to watch their squad’s […]

Following some early-season scuffles, the Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) have quickly re-established themselves as one of the teams to watch this year. Although they are still in third place in their own division, few franchises seem as intimidating as the three-time reigning AFC champions. KC is exuding an aura despite being without the man it […]

The Washington Commanders are 3-4 heading into a road matchup versus the surging Kansas City Chiefs next Monday night, but their circumstances could be much worse. Jayden Daniels, who exited Sunday’s 44-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys with a hamstring issue, is not dealing with a significant injury, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Commanders head […]

Although Kevin Durant remains one of the best scorers in the NBA today, he is nearing the end of his illustrious career. Ergo, the two-year, $90 million contract extension he signed with the Houston Rockets on Sunday could be the last deal he ever agrees to in this league. Such a decision cannot be made […]

Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore showed up in a blue-collar jacket after Michigan’s 31-13 loss to USC in an effort to send a message to his team: “we got to go back to work.” Taunts and memes quickly flooded social media. Many interpreted the comments and display as strong evidence that the program is […]

Before the Milwaukee Bucks begin a pivotal 2025-26 NBA campaign on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards, they must finalize their roster. While there are many people who may not care who rounds out this team’s bench, this decision is quite important. Another early playoff exit could mark the end of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, […]

Baton Rouge, Louisiana is once again looking ahead to what is likely an extremely unsettling finish to the LSU football season, following Saturday’s 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt. If the No. 20 Tigers have any hope of earning an improbable invitation to the 12-team Playoff field, they must successfully navigate an SEC gauntlet that features matchups […]

Aaron Rodgers was a constant punch line for many fans during the offseason, with his unsuccessful New York Jets tenure and unconventional lifestyle drawing more attention than his Hall of Fame accolades. Joe Flacco was considered finished after last year’s stint with the Indianapolis Colts. A rocky showing in his second run with the Cleveland […]

The end is undeniably near for Joe Flacco, but every now and then, the veteran quarterback takes a swig from the Fountain of Youth that confuses Father Time and amazes fans. He did exactly that on Thursday Night Football, completing 31-of-47 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns while leading the Bengals to a 33-31 […]

Toronto Blue Jays keystone Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continues to push his team forward in October. Aside from a two-day slump to begin the American League Championship Series, the five-time All-Star has recorded at least one hit in every game of the 2025 MLB playoffs. He delivered a thunderous blow to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday […]

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in July on their way to clinching MLB’s best record during the regular season. But as fans know all too well, a unique brand of excellence is needed to flourish in October. This franchise has yet to attain that championship recipe in its more than 50 years […]

Alabama football boasts a highly capable offense, with Heisman Trophy contender Ty Simpson leading the way, but it can potentially reach elite status if Jam Miller is operating at full force. The explosive running back has played in just three total games this year and most recently suffered a concussion in last Saturday’s 27-24 victory […]

When the Cleveland Browns selected both Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, they guaranteed themselves an endless deluge of scrutiny. Looking back, one can see why one of the most quarterback-deprived franchises in history would want to increase its chances of finding a competent signal-caller. Even so, the chatter surrounding these […]

Although Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury has certainly made matters worse, the Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) predictably own one of the worst defenses in the NFL this season. Their troubles may actually be worse than many people realize. Fourth-year cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is a healthy scratch for Thursday’s home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1), per […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) solidified their lead in the AFC North with a 23-9 victory versus the Cleveland Browns this past Sunday, but the team’s early-season success was not the only headline to come out of the game. All-Pro kicker Chris Boswell fell while attempting a field goal, prompting quarterback Aaron Rodgers to label the […]

These days, it seems like there is always a ticking clock next to the Milwaukee Bucks, as fans wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo will finally request a trade and end his storied run with the franchise that drafted him in 2013. Barring a successful showing in the playoffs, many people predict a split will occur by […]

Despite not displaying the flashiest of lineups, the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers managed to disarm pitchers during the regular season by putting the ball in play and stringing together hits. Their offensive versatility seemingly made them dangerous entering the National League Championship Series, but the bats have been ice cold in the face of the Los […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading back to Chavez Ravine with a 2-0 lead versus the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, and they have two men largely to thank for it. One night after Blake Snell allowed just one hit and struck out 10 batters in eight masterful innings, Yoshinobu Yamamoto went […]

The Cleveland Guardians march to the beat of their own drum, and it usually works out reasonably well for them. However, if this franchise is going to ascend to the next level and return to the World Series for the first time since 2016, it may need to open up the checkbook a bit more. […]

Boston Red Sox fans have long expected Alex Bregman to re-enter the free agent market this offseason, but the idea of re-signing him no longer seems as cut-and-dried as it perhaps once did. The wait is on, following Jon Heyman’s report that the three-time All-Star third baseman is planning on opting out of the three-year, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers (4-2) are in a drastically different place than they were a few weeks ago. Their reign as trendy Super Bowl pick ended as abruptly as it began, as they lost a great amount of public support following losses to the New York Giants and Washington Commanders. This team is in survival […]

There are two ways the Milwaukee Brewers and their fans could look at Monday’s 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. On the one hand, the club nearly stunned the defending World Series champions in the ninth inning after recording only one hit off fantastic starting […]

The Milwaukee Brewers endured endless condemnation for their ongoing October woes over the last half-decade, but when this ballclub genuinely looks the part of a contender, it usually fares well. In four of the six campaigns in which the Brew Crew has won 95 games or more during the regular season, it has advanced to […]

The Book of Baker Mayfield gets more improbable by the page, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback overcoming a slew of injuries to the offense and leading his team to a 5-1 record following Sunday’s 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The early MVP contender is exhibiting splendid rapport with players who were previously […]