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The Los Angeles Chargers invested a lot in Zion Johnson before current head coach Jim Harbaugh even arrived, but the passionate and quirky leader is still intent on maximizing the 25-year-old offensive lineman’s abilities. Though, in order to that, a position change might be necessary. LA is converting the guard to a center, and in […]

The Seattle Mariners are on the shortlist of winners during trade deadline week after reuniting with slugging third baseman Eugenio Suarez and adding contact-hitting first baseman Josh Naylor and veteran left-handed relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson. Although fans love to see the organization employ an all-in mindset after finishing one game short of the playoffs in […]

Mike Yastrzemski began his professional baseball career under unique circumstances: a 14th-round draft pick who shares DNA with a Hall of Famer and Triple Crown winner. Expectations inevitably come with a famous surname, but he stood on his own and made a home for himself with the San Francisco Giants. While the 34-year-old outfielder has […]

Eugenio Suarez is not returning to the Seattle Mariners as just a familiar face who left fans with some positive memories. He is the big midseason acquisition handpicked to finally launch the franchise into genuine title contention. Admittedly, that sounds like an exceptionally bold statement given the team’s lack of playoffs success and the third […]

The Texas Rangers made two huge organizational decisions at the MLB trade deadline that could have a massive impact on their immediate future: they chose not to upgrade their lineup and instead doubled down on their already first-rate pitching staff. Fans will hope that management’s leap of faith pays off and direct their attention to […]

It is unclear how Ole Miss football will fare after losing quarterback Jaxson Dart and most of its starters from last season, but thanks to Lane Kiffin, fans have not had much time to focus on the team’s ceiling. The outspoken head coach continues to churn out sound bites this summer, sharing his opinion on […]

These are not the same Minnesota Vikings that won 14 games last season, which is the second-highest mark in franchise history. That may not be a bad thing, though, considering they lost by double digits to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card Round. How this squad moves forward will depend greatly on […]

The Los Angeles Angels (53-55) are hovering near the danger zone with the MLB trade deadline around the corner. If they are going to avoid dealing away players like Taylor Ward, Tyler Anderson and Kenley Jansen, then they have to overpower one of the teams ahead of them in the American League Wild Card standings. […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are already embedded in KC culture and history after all they have accomplished on the gridiron. They have each won three Super Bowls, earned multiple All-Pro selections and are considered two of the greatest to ever play the game. Their respective legacies, which will […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made it a top priority to maintain their offensive core over the last couple of years, re-signing Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to substantial contracts. But general manager Jason Licht also has an eye firmly on the future. Despite already boasting one of the best passing attacks in […]

It is never a good time to lose a big bat, but navigating a key injury weeks before the MLB trade deadline can have far-reaching consequences for a team. While Brandon Lowe has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, the Tampa Bay Rays (54-53) have slid down the American League Wild Card standings. They are currently […]

The Dallas Cowboys have not advanced to the NFC Championship in nearly 30 years and continue to confront the same organizational issues, so it is very easy to slap a “culture problem” label on this franchise. While there are certainly issues owner Jerry Jones has failed to rectify over the last few decades, public perception […]

The Kansas City Royals (52-54) have given their fans just enough hope heading into the final two months of the 2025 campaign, taking two out of three versus both the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians to pull within four games of the final American League Wild Card position. They also acquired Randal Grichuk in a […]

Colton Cowser is no longer just a cattleman in name only. The Baltimore Orioles outfielder, who is nicknamed the Milkman for obvious reasons, is fully committing to the “farmer” brand the team and fan base has cultivated for him. Before Monday night’s American League East face-off versus the MLB-leading Toronto Blue Jays, the 2024 Rookie […]

LeBron James has made headlines this offseason for his future with the Los Angeles Lakers and perceived beef with rapper Drake, but rest assured, the man is still focused on being the best basketball player he can be at 40 years of age. The all-time great’s love for the game and commitment to his physical […]

Josina Anderson reported over the weekend that now-former Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins had an incident with a teammate that some believe contributed to his shocking release. It appears we now know what that alleged incident was, thanks to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “From speaking to people inside the Raiders locker room… they say […]

Every high-ranking executive must possess a fair amount of confidence in order to succeed, but they also need to recognize their weaknesses. Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen is acknowledging one aspect of the job that he has yet to master during his almost nine-year run in the Valley of the Sun. Nearly three days […]

Ichiro Suzuki is one of the most unique talents to grace the MLB world in the 21st Century, and his Hall of Fame plaque will reflect as much for all of eternity. But maybe not for the reasons he hoped. Although the Seattle Mariners legend commanded much of the spotlight for his induction speech, which […]

The ice-cold Detroit Tigers desperately needed Tarik Skubal to heat them back up and lift them to a victory over the MLB-leading Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. But they did not want to put their needs above his family’s. The team was prepared to rush the 2024 Cy Young Award winner out of Comerica Park […]

The New York Yankees (56-48) have incurred significant damage to their vessel in the last few weeks, ceding control of the American League East to the red-hot Toronto Blue Jays. And the conditions are about to become even more treacherous, as captain Aaron Judge requires a 10-day stint on the injured list after suffering a […]

When the New York Yankees kept the injured Aaron Judge out of the lineup for Saturday’s game versus the Philadelphia Phillies, fans quickly realized bad news was likely coming. Although, following a 9-4 home loss, they should be grateful the diagnosis is not worse. Manager Aaron Boone revealed that the two-time American League MVP is […]

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 […]