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What is supposed to be a season of hope for the New England Patriots is in danger of getting off to a turbulent start following the latest news. Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez will miss Sunday’s home game versus the Las Vegas Raiders with a hamstring injury, per ESPN NFL Nation reporter Mike Reiss. Making matters […]

Much of the focus has understandably been on the health of wide receiver Tyreek Hill, running back De’Von Achane and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but the Miami Dolphins’ offense also needs a dependable tight end on the field. Former Pro Bowl selection Darren Waller, who returned to the NFL after a year in retirement, suffered a […]

The Houston Astros (77-64) had a prime opportunity to build momentum and give themselves a comfortable cushion in the American League West standings, but they went just .500 during their 10-game homestand versus the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees. The inconsistent play would have been enough to keep fans busy, but […]

Although the Philadelphia Eagles pulled out a 24-20 victory versus the Dallas Cowboys in the first game of the 2025-26 NFL season, the team still has some lowlights to address. The Jalen Carter ejection, or spitgate as it will forever be known, will elicit many conversations on sports talk shows the next couple of days. […]

When Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter spit on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and promptly got himself ejected in the beginning of Thursday night’s game, many people (including this writer) criticized the player for crossing the line. Still, it was unclear what caused the vehement sign of disrespect. Well, NBC showed a video that […]

Michael Jordan is not often in the public eye these days, but his private jet has been getting some action this week. Three days after he watched his alma mater get thumped by TCU in Bill Belichick’s North Carolina head coaching debut, the global icon decided to attend Thursday night’s NFL season opener between the […]

NFL fans have been spitting on the Dallas Cowboys for weeks, but Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle took it one step farther. He literally did the act in Thursday’s season opener. Following an injury to Ben VanSumeren, which occurred on opening kickoff, things got chippy during a break in the action. Carter spit on Cowboys […]

The New England Patriots are in a weird spot entering the new season. They are still trying to find their footing in the Drake Maye era and are entering the first year under head coach Mike Vrabel, so fans will exercise some patience. That being said, a vastly improved roster and favorable schedule has many […]

The Philadelphia Phillies (81-59) are focused on cutting into the Milwaukee Brewers’ lead for first place in the National League standings, but they are also making sure to acknowledge a fellow Philly franchise on Thursday. Two-time MVP Bryce Harper wore Kelly green cleats in a 2-0 series-clinching win against the Brew Crew, via Talkin’ Baseball, […]

The Houston Astros (76-63) have a big September ahead, and although they usually find a way through tough times, they cannot afford to sleep-walk through the end of the regular season in a tricky American League West. Staying focused on the big picture will be harder to do if there are in-house distractions. Franchise-great Framber […]

Times have changed. There are certain things baseball players do now that was considered taboo even a decade ago. Admiring home runs falls under that category. While plenty of fans still take issue with the practice — bat flipping as well — this is now largely seen as gamesmanship within the industry. Pitchers still don’t […]

When the Los Angles Dodgers quickly responded to their series loss to the San Diego Padres with a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds last week, it felt like they would breeze through the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates and finally regain separation in the National League West. Instead, the defending World Series champions dropped two […]

Although fans are scared to be overly ambitious right now, the Seattle Mariners (73-66) are not merely hoping to make the playoffs this season. They assembled a roster they believe can win a pennant, especially in an American League rife with uncertainty and flaws. The M’s are not playing like a World Series contender, however. […]

Indiana Fever fans are desperate for clarity. They have listened to vague Caitlin Clark injury updates for two and a half months now. Since no concrete timeline was ever established, many were optimistic that the 2024 All-WNBA First-Team selection could return before the end of the regular season and help the squad enjoy a momentous […]

Because they reside in the NFC South, are coming off a stinging playoffs defeat and have yet another new offensive coordinator, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not immediately jump out as a Super Bowl contender heading into the 2025-26 NFL season. Their actions say otherwise, though. The organization continues to commit to its existing core […]

The Philadelphia Eagles pride themselves on their depth and ability to beat opponents in multiple ways, but they are simply not the same squad if AJ Brown is not on the field. Fortunately, fans will not have to ponder such a scenario in Week 1. The 2024-25 Super Bowl champions are leaving no doubt about […]

No team needed to flip the calendar to September more than the Cincinnati Reds (70-68). Despite losing eight out of their last 10 games in August, Terry Francona’s club entered the final month of the season with an opportunity to reset and regain momentum in the National League Wild Card race. Anguish seemed destined to […]

Misfortune is ingrained in the Los Angeles Chargers’ DNA. They have suffered one agonizing defeat after another over the last couple of decades, failing to break through on the big stage and fulfill their ample promise. Ownership brought in Jim Harbaugh to change the culture and build a team that can genuinely contend in the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the rebuilding New England Patriots in last year’s season opener and never fully recovered, falling one win short of the final AFC Wild Card berth. Fans came to the painful realization that their squad is no longer defensively strong enough to overcome its notoriously slow starts to the campaign. Cincy […]

When a person reaches a certain age in life, they may find it difficult to change what they order at a restaurant, let alone their place of employment. That is especially true if they have enjoyed an unprecedented amount of success with that organization. Sometimes, though, you just have to bet on yourself. Tom Brady […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, as expected, was asked about the current status of Ryan Crow on Monday morning. The outside linebackers coach was arrested on a domestic battery charge on Friday after police say he got into a physical altercation with a female victim at a Fort Lauderdale residence. McDaniel did not speak […]

The Mario Cristobal era of Miami football has been defined by a high-powered offensive attack and crushing losses, forcing fans to wait even longer for a Hurricanes revival. Although the program made definite progress with Cam Ward last season, it still felt miles away from attaining elite status. If this squad is going to achieve […]

Despite boasting plenty of accolades, few people viewed Aroldis Chapman as a strong closer candidate entering 2025. The Boston Red Sox named him to the role because they did not have a better option. Now, amid an improbably magnificent campaign, the organization is committing at least another year to the veteran left-hander. Chapman and the […]

Penn State is under more pressure than ever this season, as head coach James Franklin leads a talented and experienced roster that is in great position to contend for a national championship. The narrative surrounding this program is that it melts under the bright lights, but the entire locker room must stay focused on the […]

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam refuted the idea of possibly eyeing Arch Manning for the 2026 NFL Draft, expressing his personal opinion (which many share) that the Texas quarterback will stay in college for another two years. Nevertheless, the billionaire businessman did make the short flight to Columbus for Saturday’s battle between the No. 1 […]

Many sons of famous athletes carry the burden of trying to live up to their father’s reputation. Devin Hester Jr. has probably heard that chatter, but the pressure he faces is unique. When people hear that last name, they think of one thing: legendary returner. Therefore, the Furman wide receiver is not just compared to […]

They say it’s not how you start, but how well you finish. Well, Texas quarterback Arch Manning tried to epitomize that quote in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s season-opening face-off with Ohio State. Following a brutal beginning to his tenure as full-time starter, the much-discussed 21-year-old started to make headway against an imposing Buckeyes defense. […]

A series loss to the Washington Nationals felt like rock bottom, but apparently, that was just the jolt the New York Mets needed. They overpowered the Atlanta Braves, swept the first-place Philadelphia Phillies and just hung 19 runs on the Miami Marlins, fortifying their hold on the final National League Wild Card slot and cutting […]

Because of his profession, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has agreed to do many things he probably would not normally do in his regular life. He even lost 50 pounds to portray AIDS patient Ron Woodroof in 2013’s “Dallas Buyers Club.” He has the ability to fully immerse himself into a character, even when the […]

The federal investigation that found Shohei Othani to be a victim of fraud is long over, but last year’s gambling scandal will likely follow the hitting and pitching sensation for the rest of his career. People continue to speculate and ponder conspiracy theories, as the story remains in the spotlight. Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, […]

The player who many believe was the United States’ best hope at winning the Men’s US Open title is officially out of the draw. The big-serving Ben Shelton retired before the fifth set of his third-round match against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, falling victim to a shoulder injury that had caused him severe pain throughout the […]

Green Bay Packers fans are still beaming with excitement after seeing their franchise acquire two-time First Team All-Pro Micah Parsons in a monumental trade with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, but they will have to make a little room in their hearts for another Micah. While the media and fans continue to analyze this blockbuster […]

One of the big reasons why the Charlotte Hornets coveted Charles Lee as a head coaching candidate in 2024 is because he won an NBA championship as an assistant for both the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics. He is following a similar philosophy regarding the latest addition to his staff. Former Villanova and Fordham head […]

Texas has been one of the last four teams standing in each of the last two seasons, so they understand pressure. This year, though, expectations are arguably higher than they have ever been in the Steve Sarkisian era. The Longhorns have returned to the point where it is national championship or bust, and that is […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones insisted that he held no malice toward multi-time All-Pro Micah Parsons, who publicly requested a trade after his relationship with the organization soured. The most prominent owner in all of sports insisted that, after all the growing tension, his decision to trade the star edge rusher to the Green Bay […]

Houston football is trying to find its footing in its third year in the Big 12 Conference after going 8-16 combined in its first two seasons in the league. Willie Fritz is looking to leave his mark in the program during his second season as Cougars head coach. Texas A&M transfer and former five-star recruit […]

The best redemption is the kind that comes immediately. After committing a costly holding penalty that put Nebraska football in an eerily familiar position, defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. made a game-saving interception just short of the end zone to clinch a 20-17 win versus Cincinnati, via ClutchPoints. The Cornhuskers went from potentially allowing a […]

Mixed feelings are permeating the Columbia air following Missouri football’s emphatic 61-6 victory over the visiting Central Arkansas Bears. Beau Pribula flourished in the season opener, dazzling the passionate fans inside Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium by posting four total touchdowns. But there was supposed to be a true quarterback battle. Sam Horn, who was […]

Neither the San Francisco Giants (66-68) nor their fans are comfortable enough to say it, and rightly so. Sub-.500 ballclubs do not have the luxury of making October plans, but don’t look now, Bob Melvin’s squad is nearly back to neutral after winning two of three on the road versus the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers and […]