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After winning two championships in eight years, the Houston Astros are focused on staying competitive in the present while also building for the future. The Arizona Diamondbacks are hungry to get over the hump and are aggressively stockpiling their roster with notable talent. These two franchises are each trying to navigate pivotal offseasons that could […]

The Dallas Mavericks (21-16) entered Thursday’s matchup against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers (20-16) on the second night of a back-to-back, in the midst of a five-game losing streak and without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford. What should have been a runaway win for the road team instead became a showcase of the […]

Tennessee basketball is No.1 no more. The Florida Gators greeted the Volunteers with a harsh welcome on Tuesday night, obliterating Rick Barnes’ squad, 73-43, in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. It was a brutal beatdown that puts the program in the kind of ratified air no one wants to breathe. Tennessee is the first undefeated […]

LeBron James turned 40 at the end of 2024. Obviously, Father Time did not get the memo. The all-time great captivated NBA fans in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ showdown with the undermanned Dallas Mavericks, displaying the same ferocity he did in his prime years. Following a missed 3-pointer from Rui Hachimura, […]

Nothing on the injury report should surprise Philadelphia 76ers fans at this point, but they still might be disappointed to learn that two of the team’s star players will be unavailable for the next game. Joel Embiid (foot) and Paul George (groin) are both listed out for Wednesday’s home matchup versus the Washington Wizards (6-27), […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ run as an NFC contender hit a snag in 2024-25, as they staggered in the second half of the campaign and finished with a last-place 6-11 record. Management now turns its attention to a pressing yet exciting offseason. There are a number of items on the agenda, with the long-term contract […]

The Atlanta Falcons were primed for a rebirth after signing Kirk Cousins in free agency, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers jumped out as a strong regression candidate. But speculation ceases to matter when the games are played, and despite losing twice to the former, the Bucs snared their fourth straight NFC South title and fifth […]

Stephen Curry revolutionized the game and is regarded as the greatest shooter to ever grace a basketball court. Aside from his elite skill set, the Golden State Warriors superstar is celebrated for his mannerisms and celebrations. Naturally, many people attempt to emulate this one-of-a-kind player. One particular individual pulled off an amazing Curry impression, shooting […]

The New York Giants hit new lows this season, losing a franchise-worst 10 consecutive games on their way to a 3-14 record. Worse yet, an ill-timed victory versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17 knocked the team out of the No. 1 position in the NFL Draft. The present is rough and the future is […]

In Sunday’s 32-20 win versus the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets fans witnessed the version of Aaron Rodgers they had fantasized about when he first arrived in the Meadowlands in 2023. The Super Bowl 45 MVP and four-time regular season MVP was 23-of-36 for 274 yards and four touchdowns with one interception, displaying tremendous poise […]

The New York Giants are committing to Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen for at least one more season. While everyone speculated on the fate of the head coach/general manager duo, owner John Mara is quickly putting fans’ curiosity to rest with an emphatic show of support. “Now that our season is over, we felt it […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) are guaranteed a playoff game, while their head coach continues to maintain his streak of no losing seasons. Do not expect fans to fill Heinz Street with thunderous cheers, though. Black and Gold supporters are tired of seeing the same concerning trend unfold, and they are not hiding their displeasure. Mike […]

The Green Bay Packers’ inability to beat the class of the NFC has caught up to them, as they currently occupy the No. 7 seed in the playoffs. If they stay there through Sunday, a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles awaits them next weekend. The streaking Los Angeles Rams are a threat in their […]

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury in the second half of Saturday’s road game versus the Baltimore Ravens. He was carted off the field, with his leg being placed in an air cast, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The rookie was promptly ruled out for […]

The Cleveland Browns have been riding the quarterback carousel for so long that fans are probably immune to feeling dizzy at this point. The Dawg Pound has experienced it all– excitement, false hope, nausea, heartbreak, anger and despondency. It has been a torturous ride, one that is only ramping up. Following Deshaun Watson’s season-ending Achilles […]

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson is taking action in an effort to help the city heal, following the tragic New Year’s Day terror attack that occurred on Bourbon Street. She is partnering with the NFL foundation to donate $1 million to support relief efforts for the victims. “Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead is being placed on the non-football injury list after suffering injuries in an automobile accident, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. He is “overall ok” but is now expected to miss the rest of the season. The 2018 fourth-round draft pick was on his way to the […]

Free agency is the only time when being a Plan B or C can make someone feel like an A+. Corbin Burnes was the last true first-rate starting pitcher on the open market, and with him signing a $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks at the end of December, there is an opportunity for […]

Although they underwent some postseason struggles prior to 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in the business of vying for championships and building an empire. Accomplishing that lofty goal demands sacrifice, which is something Teoscar Hernandez knows quite well. The three-time Silver Slugger and two-time All-Star raked with the Dodgers last season, belting 33 home […]

The Orlando Magic have shown fantastic perseverance this season, but they may now be forced to dig even deeper after the latest injury news. Jalen Suggs suffered a back injury during the second quarter of Friday’s road game against the Toronto Raptors, per ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. He struggled to stand and was subsequently […]

When the clock ticks down, few franchises have the resources and nerve to actually pull the trigger and get a move done. South Korean defensive wizard Hyeseong Kim had until 5 p.m. ET on Friday to sign with an MLB team before the deadline expired. True to form, the Los Angeles Dodgers closed the deal […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers make a roster move, fans are conditioned to either throw a fit or extol them as the greatest organization in the world. Somewhere in between all the hyperbole, however, one has to commend the front office for constantly striving to build a better baseball team. LA might have done just […]

Jalen Milroe made a big decision by declaring for the NFL Draft on Thursday, and he just made another one that he hopes strengthens his professional profile. The Alabama quarterback will be competing in the Senior Bowl on Feb. 1 in Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium. Following a poor performance against Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl […]

Following a brutal loss to the New York Giants last Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts do not have competitive stakes to play for in their regular season finale versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The main takeaway in such a game is often development, but the team’s most important young player will not be on the field in […]

The questions swirling around Georgia entering its College Football Playoff matchup against Notre Dame turned into concrete, bitter answers on Thursday. An inconsistent offensive line stumbled at crucial moments and the defense could not stop the run, as head coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs saw their season meet its end in a 23-10 Sugar […]

It is difficult to map out one single nightmare scenario for the Houston Texans in the upcoming NFL playoffs. Based on how they are currently playing against quality competition, the team could be staring down Freddy Krueger for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. Injuries and poor play are tanking this squad’s postseason aspirations, but […]

Stephen Curry has earned countless shooting accolades during his storied career, so one should understand why he did not realize that another potential milestone was in his grasp on Thursday night. The four-time NBA champion dropped 30 points and was a perfect 8-of-8 from behind the 3-point line in the Golden State Warriors’ 139-105 victory […]

Jayson Tatum continues to be dismissed from serious MVP consideration, but he is carrying himself like a true superstar. The three-time All-NBA First-team selection is embracing any challenge that stands in his way, as illustrated by the mindset he exemplified in the Boston Celtics’ 118-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The defending […]

MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a vivacious roster are determined to be the greatest Oklahoma City Thunder team ever assembled. Fans anxiously hope that Thursday’s history-clinching victory over the Los Angeles Clippers is just an appetizer of the unprecedented success to come this season. The Thunder overcame a four-point deficit at halftime and treated the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) have clinched a spot in the playoffs and can earn their highest regular season win total since the 2020-21 NFL campaign. Their top priority is plunging a fatal dagger into the Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) and solidifying themselves as the No. 5 seed in the AFC. Though, the public’s attention might be […]

What was supposed to be a promising first offseason under new owner David Rubenstein instead just feels like more of the same for Baltimore Orioles fans. While signing slugging outfielder Tyler O’Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract is worthy of acknowledgement, the organization has failed to extend its current star players or acquire new […]

In the event that they fall short of the Super Bowl, the Detroit Lions will appropriately be well-represented at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. But star safety Kerby Joseph is interestingly not one of the seven players the 14-2 squad would be sending to Orlando, Florida in February. Despite leading the league with nine interceptions, […]

The key matchup most people were focusing on going into the New Year’s Eve showdown between Boise State and Penn State football was running back Ashton Jeanty versus the Nittany Lions’ defensive line. While that was definitely a difference-making battle, more fans clearly should have been talking about the two other impactful ball carriers in […]

There are many people who do not believe Penn State football has what it takes to win the national championship. Those individuals are unlikely to waver from that stance after seeing the Nittany Lions’ last two games, but plenty of fans are thrilled for the program nonetheless. There is no denying that Penn State’s path […]

Penn State has yet to silence its doubters, and it will not get the chance to until at least next week, but the team should be commended for the impressive effort it put forth against one of the best offensive talents in the country. The Nittany Lions stifled Ashton Jeanty and Boise State in the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) have been seriously wounded since the beginning of December, but they have managed to barely survive all the way until the final week of the regular season. Joe Burrow is one of the main people propping them up, doing everything in his power to keep their faint playoff aspirations alive. He […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs (23-13-2) closed out 2024 with a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders, jumping into a tie with the Florida Panthers for first place in the Atlantic Division. But diehard fans might not be in the most celebratory mood on New Year’s Eve, following the most recent Auston Matthews injury news. […]

Year one of the Jedd Fisch era in Washington ends in abject frustration, as a failed two-point conversion halted the Huskies’ furious comeback and resulted in a 35-34 loss to Louisville in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Washington football nearly erased a 35-21 deficit late in the game, with quarterback Demond Williams Jr. linking […]

There were no playoff seeding implications attached to the Week 17 Monday Night Football matchup between the Detroit Lions 914-2) and San Francisco 49ers (6-10), but one would think otherwise if they listened to the teams beforehand. Dan Campbell said his guys would bring everything they had to win in Santa Clara, which prompted a […]