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Sometimes. there’s nothing else one can do but tip their cap and just say it wasn’t their night. St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz had to do just that after a subpar outing against the Atlanta Braves, but that will probably be an unsatisfactory consolation prize for a fan base hoping to see a […]

This is the first time in several years that neutral baseball fans have their eyes fixed on the Baltimore Orioles. They shocked everyone last season on their way to an 83-win season. In 2023, they won’t catch anyone off guard due to a roster loaded with young star power. And they just added a lot […]

There are times when fans can almost identify the exact turning point for a team. Andrew Wiggins’ return could end up being the moment the Golden State Warriors’ championship aspirations were revitalized. With the NBA Playoffs quickly approaching, that should be a scary thought for a Western Conference that hasn’t really been able to solve […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to avoid disaster after their prized rookie Miguel Vargas was hit by a pitch on his thumb Monday night versus the Colorado Rockies. The 23-year-old second baseman is not in the lineup Tuesday due to soreness and mild swelling, but is available to pinch hit, according to Dodger Insider. The […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found themselves in an identity crisis last season. Tom Brady and the offense were unable to really gel and consistently struggled in red zone situations. The strong defensive unit that stifled Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl in 2021 could not really regain their top form […]

Opening Day can be a truly special experience, not just for the rabid baseball fans who pour into the stadium with overflowing excitement, but the entire community that bustles with electricity and commerce. Above all, though, it is the franchise’s job to make sure it is memorable. In that regard, the Milwaukee Brewers aced their […]

The force has always seemed strong with Lonnie Walker IV. After a couple years of prodding, the Los Angeles Lakers guard revealed that he may be entering the NBA Slam Dunk Contest next year, feeling he is obligated to due to his Star Wars-themed nickname, “Skywalker.” Walker revealed he is “highly considering” competing in the […]

Teams might have to update their NFL Draft boards after a positive injury update for Clemson football star Myles Murphy. After battling a hamstring injury, the 21-year-old defensive end will be ready to partake in his alma mater’s pro day, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Murphy was unable to give it a go on […]

Sometimes there is nothing that can cure tension or uneasiness other than a change of scenery. Despite the Toronto Raptors shifting into gear since the NBA All-Star Break, there is still belief that the team and head coach Nick Nurse could be parting ways at the end of the season. Rumors about Nurse leaving or […]

It is difficult to fathom wrestling mogul Vince McMahon ever escaping the dark cloud that constantly looms above his head since he was rocked by scandal in 2022. Not even a massive merger between WWE and the UFC is likely to fully restore his legacy. McMahon was investigated by his company for allegedly agreeing to […]

It goes without saying how disappointing the 2022-23 season has been for the Atlanta Hawks. Expectations were reasonably high after the team traded for Dejounte Murray, but the results have been unquestionably mid, to borrow a phrase from AEW World Champion MJF. In fact, fans might be surprised just how mediocre the .500 Hawks have […]

As the 2023 NFL Draft draws nearer, the Carolina Panthers will be dissected daily regarding their plans for the No. 1 overall pick. It is easy to get swept up in all of the speculation, but the latest rumor about differing opinions over Bryce Young between the organization and head coach Frank Reich should actually […]

The 2023 Women’s NCAA Tournament was a big step toward the continued growth of women’s basketball. It packed star power, drama and swagger that strongly resonated with fans everywhere, including LeBron James. It all culminated with an intriguing and fresh National Championship matchup between LSU and Iowa. Although both teams  were each vying for their […]

After much speculation, Fox Sports is parting ways with Frank Thomas to make room for another Hall of Famer, Derek Jeter, per Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. The affable former slugger had been a baseball analyst for the network since 2014. “Frank has been an integral member of the FOX MLB studio team […]

There are lofty expectations for the Seattle Mariners this season after ending a 20-year plus postseason drought in 2022. In order to meet those standards, though, they will probably need a healthy Robbie Ray. And that is not something they can currently say they have. The 2021 American League Cy Young is headed to the […]

Fans likely did not expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to be clinging to an NBA Play-In spot over the Dallas Mavericks, or even the Portland Trail Blazers. This young group would still be light-years away from the postseason if not for a true superstar season by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The 24-year-old point guard has enjoyed an […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley is heralded has one of the top offensive minds in the sport today, college and NFL. He makes magic happen and unlocks the full potential of most of his top athletes. He now has another tantalizing weapon to wield this fall after landing a commitment from 5-star tight end […]

Houston basketball continues to be well represented in the 2023 NBA Draft. After teammates Jarace Walker and Marcus Sasser announced their intentions to declare in the last week, junior Tramon Mark is following suit, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. The 6-foot-5 guard is maintaining his college eligibility in case he is not selected by […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, brother and teammate of superstar Giannis, has been given a one-game suspension without pay for headbutting Blake Griffin in Thursday’s 140-99 drubbing by the Boston Celtics, via Cameron Tabatabaie of The Celtics Wire. The incident occurred near the end of the game as Antetokounmpo and Griffin got a bit chippy. […]

Let the shenanigans commence. There will inevitably be many trite, over-the-top and just plain weak April Fools’ Day pranks attempted all over the world. Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson deserves some credit for the ingenuity he used for the classic NFL return fakeout. Primitiv, which is a cannabis company Johsnon co-founded a few […]

Every day, it seems a new NFL team is put through the Lamar Jackson test. Quarterback situations and cap space are thoroughly analyzed to see if that franchise will be an ideal destination for the star quarterback. Friday, the microscope was placed on the San Francisco 49ers, who face a bit of uncertainty regarding their […]

Load management has been a hot button issue in the NBA for a long time. And rightly so. Many fans save up money for maybe one or two games to see their favorite player in action. Those plans could be ruined at a moment’s notice if an athlete and the team’s training staff consider a […]

Here is a scary thought for Pac-12 and soon-to-be Big Ten defenses. USC football just improved their offense. Head coach Lincoln Riley had previously identified tight end depth as a concern and has now addressed it by adding 5-star recruit Duce Robinson. Robinson was the last holdout of ESPN’s Top 300 recruiting class (No. 40), […]

The 2023 NCAA Tournament has been a landmark entry in March Madness, with plenty of stunners and star-making performances. All of that has culminated in a unique, historic and quite intriguing Final Four. The UConn Huskies have officially restored a proud basketball tradition. Miami head coach Jim Larranaga has now taken two non-blue chip programs […]

Calais Campbell may be headed to the Atlanta Falcons after signing a one-year contract worth $7 million guaranteed earlier in the week, but that does not mean he has forgotten about all the good times he had with the Baltimore Ravens. “I am honored to have spent the last three years of my career here. […]

The latest chapter between Pat McAfee versus Brett Favre is underway after the popular sports personality posted quite the mouthful on Twitter in response to the Hall of Fame quarterback’s ongoing defamation lawsuit against him. “As of a few moments ago, I have filed for the dismissal of Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against me in […]

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 […]