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Although Abdul Carter obviously wants to have a one-of-a-kind NFL career, he hopes to join mentor and fellow pass-rusher Micah Parsons in the upper echelon of defensive powerhouses. The two men each wore No. 11 at Penn State during their respective runs in University Park and have maintained a relationship. The New York Giants rookie […]

The New Orleans Saints are under no pressure to be good this season. Undoing past mistakes will take at least a year, maybe even longer since the guy who made them is still calling the shots. Fans have begrudgingly watched the team lumber through a four-year playoffs drought and will tough it out for another […]

A big reason the Milwaukee Brewers have enjoyed sustained success is because of shrewd decision-making in the front office, and the organization is hoping to capture some of that magic at the concession stands. Pat Murphy, who is currently a favorite to win his second straight National League Manager of the Year Award, became a […]

The main draw in Saturday night’s preseason game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers was offensive and defensive talent Travis Hunter, but Jags kicker Cam Little ended up stealing the show in EverBank Stadium. The 2024 sixth-round draft pick electrified everyone who was watching, nailing a 70-yard field goal as time expired in the […]

The Baltimore Ravens boast one of the deeper running back rooms in the league, and they intend to keep it that way. A healthy offense is a top priority, especially for teams that reside in the often grueling AFC North Division. Unfortunately, Keaton Mitchell is dealing with a minor injury, per The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, […]

Travis Hunter is looking to make an unprecedented impact in the NFL, and that could only happen through supreme preparation. The Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver and second-string cornerback is getting his body ready for both offensive and defensive snaps in Saturday’s preseason game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Displaying his high motor, the two-way talent […]

Los Angeles Chargers fans are used to suffering during the games themselves, but calamity is striking far earlier than anyone anticipated. Two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater, who recently signed a four-year, $114 million contract extension, suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in practice this week and will miss the entire 2025-26 season. LA head […]

The Atlanta Falcons know they must get stingier on defense if they are going to pry the NFC South away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season. The front office selected pass-rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, attempting to shore up the defensive line at […]

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis is in line for a potentially big opportunity while the James Cook contract dispute drags on, but he is tasked with more than just taking first-team reps in the backfield. The 2024 fourth-round draft pick is showing just how much of a team player he is, filling in at […]

The New York Mets (63-53) looked like the antithesis of their MLB-leading opponent on Friday night. They committed two errors, allowed the eventual winning run to score via a hit by pitch and were thrown out at home for the final out in a 3-2 loss versus the Milwaukee Brewers (71-44). However, Carlos Mendoza’s ballclub […]

The Minnesota Lynx (25-5) just want to make it to the WNBA playoffs in one piece. Their five-and-a-half game lead over the second-place New York Liberty is not insurmountable, especially with MVP favorite Napheesa Collier out of action, but they will feel confident just as long as they are healthy when it truly matters. This […]

The Houston Texans identified CJ Gardner-Johnson as someone who could potentially elevate the defense to the next tier, valuing his big-game experience and notable ball-hawking skills. Additionally, the veteran safety boasts the intensity that head coach DeMeco Ryans wants in his secondary. Thus, one can see why fans were stressing out a bit after the […]

Although the current College Football Playoff format allows for teams to stumble once or twice and still squeeze their way into the field under certain circumstances, it is vitally important that LSU gets off to a strong start this season. The Tigers head to Clemson and hoist Florida in two of their first three games […]

Deion Sanders has dedicated much of his life to football, and through that sport, he has been able to share a famously close bond with his sons. On Friday night, the Colorado Buffaloes head coach will endure a surreal experience as he gets set to watch but not coach Shedeur Sanders. The polarizing quarterback prospect […]

The Chicago Bears are supposed to look like a competent football team after a dysfunctional 2024-25 season. The Miami Dolphins are under suffocating pressure to earn their first playoff victory since before George W. Bush’s inauguration. These two embattled franchises each boast varying levels of promise entering the new campaign, but they must fight against […]

Von Miller terrorized Tom Brady and Cam Newton while leading the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl victory, earned three First-Team All-Pro selections, played a key role in the Los Angeles Rams’ championship run, and will one day be fitted for a gold jacket. Despite accomplishing all that, the new Washington Commanders outside linebacker acknowledges […]

Jordan Chiles reached the pinnacle of her individual gymnastics career on Aug. 5, 2024, standing on the podium with an Olympics bronze medal around her neck. She descended to the nadir just days later, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stripped the American of the honor and awarded it to Romania’s Ana Barbosu. A year […]

Pete Carroll knows firsthand the value of having a tremendous running back. The acclaimed head coach won a couple of national championships with Reggie Bush (the first was decided by AP poll not BCS and the second was vacated due to NCAA violations) and trusted Marshawn Lynch to pace the offense during the Seattle Seahawks’ […]

Tanner McKee has done everything a team and fan base can ask of a sixth-round draft pick, completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 323 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions last season. Madden NFL was not impressed, however, and slapped the Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback with a brutal 61 player rating. The legendary video […]

When players spend an inordinate amount of time on the injured list, there is sometimes a presumption that they are “soft” or “milking it.” Despite carrying the injury-prone label for much of this decade, Chris Sale is leaving no doubt about his drive to take the mound. The 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner […]

Mike Vrabel’s responsibility on the New England Patriots go beyond just being their head coach. He was brought in to change the culture in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Sometimes, such a job requires one to get their hands a little dirty, or their face a little bloody. The soon-to-be 50-year-old sent a thunderous message to his team […]

Considering the Calgary Flames have slept through most of NHL free agency, fans want to at least see general manager Craig Conroy lock up the team’s young players and solidify a promising future. Kevin Bahl, Martin Pospisil, Morgan Frost and Adam Klapka have all inked new deals, but the team has yet to cross off […]

Fans’ worst fears have been confirmed. Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater, who was carted off the practice field on Thursday, has indeed suffered a season-ending ruptured patella tendon, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A once blissful summer is rapidly turning sour. The Chargers already had questions to answer on their offensive line, but […]

The New York Yankees were not content after reaching the World Series last season. A weak American League and blunder-riddled performance versus the Los Angeles Dodgers overshadowed their first pennant victory in 15 years. They have gone to great lengths to assemble a roster that could finish the job in 2025, adding multiple MVPs, a […]

There has been much talk about if the Los Angeles Dodgers did enough at the MLB trade deadline to combat the flurry of moves the San Diego Padres made, as the National League West race intensifies. They seemingly have enough talent, though. The defending World Series champions are counting on their big offseason acquisitions to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have undergone an identity shift over the last couple of seasons, as the defense continues to be the team’s most dominant unit. If not for Chris Jones, Trent McDuffie and the rest of the Steve Spagnuolo-led group, KC would have obviously looked far more vulnerable during these recent runs. Dynasties typically […]

The Detroit Lions tried to make the most out of their day off from training camp on Tuesday, with many players surely using it to physically and mentally recharge before Friday’s preseason game versus the Atlanta Falcons. Though, how one man chooses to relax could greatly differ from how the other likes to spend his […]

The Dallas Wings (8-21) are in the midst of a trying rebuild that will likely see them finish in the bottom-three in the WNBA standings for the second straight year. The team generally plays porous defense and struggles to knock down 3-pointers, and four-time All-Star Arike Ogunbowale is posting the worst campaign of her career. […]

The Chicago Cubs (65-47) have played .500 baseball during the second half of the campaign, losing control of the National League Central to the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers (68-44). Their positioning remains solid at the moment, however, as they hold a six-and-a-half game cushion in the Wild Card standings. However, if the squad clinches a playoff […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded an additional first-round pick and a second and fourth-rounder to move up three spots in the 2025 NFL Draft, all because they believe Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is a one-of-a-kind talent who can help the franchise soar into prominence. More than three months later, they are reinforcing those lofty ambitions. […]

Although the gray hair and baggy eyes that fans are currently displaying may suggest otherwise, it has only been three days since Micah Parsons declared he no longer wishes to play for the Dallas Cowboys. The two-time All-Pro pass-rusher has run out of patience amid his ongoing pursuit of a massive contract extension. Owner and […]

The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for a pivotal 2025-26 season, as they try to figure out how to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign. Though, beyond just achieving positive results in the present, the organization is intent on building a successful culture. That requires some stability in the trenches. […]

The New England Patriots initiated one of the biggest offseason construction projects in recent memory, reuniting with both Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels and spending roughly 360 million in free agency to significantly upgrade the entire roster. Though, in order for this franchise to truly leap back into relevance, the homegrown foundational pieces must continue […]

The New York Knicks invested a huge haul of draft picks in Mikal Bridges, essentially labeling him as an X-factor who could help the franchise win their first championship since 1973. Although he struggled to find a consistent form in his first season with the team, the two-way wing was instrumental in the Knickerbockers’ Eastern […]

LeBron James waited so long to share his love of basketball with his first-born son, an opportunity the Los Angeles Lakers officially gifted him last summer. Being teammates adds a whole new layer to their bond. Now, the two men are looking to grow their relationship on the links. The elder James is the latest […]

The New York Mets (63-48) ended their four-game skid with a decisive 12-6 victory versus the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, but the good vibes did not last long. One player will be looking for new employment. The organization designated relief pitcher Rico Garcia for assignment, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Although […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic made it official on Saturday. They will work in tandem to try to reach the top of the basketball world over the next few seasons. Like many anticipated, the Slovenian superstar signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the franchise that stunningly acquired him six months ago. […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a self-assured businessman who is not afraid to put his hand on the stove-top. He consistently pushes the limit when it comes to negotiating a new contract with one of his players, and he usually leaves the kitchen free of disaster. The stove is definitely on now, though. All-Pro […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans will remember Aug. 2, 2025 as the day Luka Doncic formally became the franchise’s next cornerstone. Such an outcome seemed inevitable when LA completed a historic trade with the Dallas Mavericks in February to acquire the tremendous guard, but it is now a reality after the two sides […]