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When the Chicago Cubs ended a 100-plus year drought and won the World Series in 2016, Ian Happ was a top prospect in the organization’s farm system and therefore just missed out on the momentous celebration. The three-time Gold Glove outfielder has competed in the National League Championship Series just once since making his MLB […]

Texas A&M football (5-0) allowed only 19 points combined in consecutive home wins versus Auburn and Mississippi State, but head coach Mike Elko will surely feel more comfortable if he has one of his top linebackers back on the field. Scooby Williams, who missed both of those games with an ankle injury, is listed as […]

Who are the real Atlanta Falcons? That question is quite difficult to answer through four games. They narrowly lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener and then shut down rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy the following week. A frightening 30-0 road loss to the Carolina Panthers then ensued, but the team earned back […]

Jaxson Dart’s first career start versus the Philadelphia Eagles (4-1) could be far less daunting following the latest update. Second-Team All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter is inactive for Thursday night’s NFC East face-off due to a heel injury, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Amid questions surrounding their offense, the reigning Super Bowl champions will […]

The Toronto Blue Jays had many detractors entering the American League Division Series, as the New York Yankees came in with more starting pitching depth and momentum, but public perception obviously changed after the No. 1 seed in the AL thwacked its opponent in the Rogers Centre in Games 1 and 2. Well, the pendulum […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green probably does not have much time to dive into baseball, and that is perfectly reasonable. He and other NBA players will watch what they can and enjoy the thrills along the way. But if any of them or other non-MLB athletes, decide to make a prediction, they may want […]

Although the New York Yankees are regular participants during the October festivities, one of the biggest knocks against them during the Aaron Boone era has been a lack of mental toughness in critical games. Well, nobody can question the resilience they displayed in a postseason-extending 9-6 win versus the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are shifting toward a youth movement, as demonstrated by their decision to start two rookies on Tuesday night, but a strong veteran presence still remains on the roster entering the 2025-26 campaign. And it is one that represents the greatest run in franchise history. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. found himself under scrutiny early in a must-win Game 3 of the American League Division Series, failing to notice that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider was racing to home plate after Cody Bellinger was unable to secure a sliding grab. That brief hesitation resulted in a run, extending the New York […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a former MVP runner-up, two-time Silver Slugger, five-time All-Star, 2022 Gold Glove winner, 2021 All-Star Game MVP, 2023 Home Run Derby champion and the current face of the Toronto Blue Jays. But he is not a speedster. Don’t tell him that, though, for the burly first baseman displayed a high motor […]

LeBron James once again hinted at a big announcement that ramped up speculation among NBA fans, only for it to just be an advertisement. Relief and irritation filled social media after people watched the all-time great pay tribute to his infamous “Decision” special from 2010, in what turned out to be a Hennessy commercial. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already begun preparing for LeBron James’ future retirement as evidenced by their big commitment to Luka Doncic, but many fans around the globe are not quite ready to see the four-time Finals MVP put a bow on his legendary NBA career. Well, speculation is running rampant after he posted a […]

LSU football (4-1) arguably remains a puzzle five games through the 2025-26 campaign. Their supposedly signature victory, which ended an infamous run of season openers, no longer looks so impressive, as Clemson has since lost to both Georgia Tech and Syracuse. Brian Kelly’s squad still boasts a fierce defensive attack, but its quest for SEC […]

If fans had any doubts about Connor McDavid’s desire to win a Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, they should feel quite confident in his stance following Monday’s big news. The three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner signed a two-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $12.5 million, gifting the front office crucial […]

The Houston Texans finally unleashed a well-rounded offensive effort this season, annihilating the Baltimore Ravens in a 44-10 road victory on Sunday afternoon. Quarterback C.J. Stroud enjoyed a successful outing for a second straight game, building noticeable rapport with a wide receiver room that had produced more questions than answers going into this Week 5 […]

Cal Raleigh made remarkable history in a potential MVP campaign. The Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor trades infused a significant amount of confidence in the clubhouse and fan base. Jorge Polanco revived his career after posting a .495 slugging percentage and .821 OPS. These developments have made a huge impact on the 2025 season, but […]

Following a 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders, it is easy to say that the Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) have come crashing down to earth. The skeptical fans who refused to buy into Jim Harbaugh’s squad after a 3-0 start to the season seemingly have all the evidence they need to tear down the “the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans tolerated an unspectacular 2025 campaign by Teoscar Hernandez, confident that he would step up when the stakes got higher. The slugging outfielder rewarded their faith in a big way on Saturday night, blasting a three-run, go-ahead home run in a 5-3 win in Game 1 of the National […]

For the second year in a row, with suffocating pressure surrounding head coach Billy Napier and Florida football, the Gators earn a big upset victory. Following a 1-3 start to what some believed could be a promising campaign, this program badly needed a win in a marquee matchup. True to form, it was ugly at […]

FOX Sports was hoping to devote all its attention to its college football coverage, but Saturday has taken several unexpected turns and left the company plenty to sort out. NFL analyst Mark Sanchez, who was set to work in the broadcast booth for FOX’s airing of Indianapolis Colts versus Las Vegas Raiders, was rushed to […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. no longer spouts vitriol when he discusses the New York Yankees, but everyone knows how much he enjoys facing the legendary franchise. Despite lacking power in 2025, the five-time All-Star still feasted on the Yanks this season, going 13-for-23 with four RBIs in his last five games […]

Although he played only 110 games during the regular season, catcher Will Smith is the only Los Angeles Dodgers player to post a .290-plus batting average, a .490-plus slugging percentage and a .900-plus OPS during the 2025 campaign. A hand injury put his career year on pause and kept him out for most of September, […]

When the New York Yankees completed a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire Cody Bellinger last December, many people viewed the former MVP as a replacement option for Juan Soto. Those were always going to be enormous shoes to fill, but he nevertheless made a huge impact on this ballclub and is a key […]

Former NFL quarterback and current FOX Sports color commentator Mark Sanchez was stabbed on Saturday in Indianapolis and rushed to the hospital in critical condition, according to TMZ Sports. Police reported to the scene after receiving a call for two injured people in the downtown area at 12:30 a.m. The status of the other individual […]

Although Eugenio Suarez drew more attention because of his top-notch power, the biggest midseason addition the Seattle Mariners made has proven to be Josh Naylor. The veteran first baseman boasts an impactful combination of contact prowess and extra-base upside, doing his part to help this lineup become more dangerous than it has been in quite […]

The Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury deserve ample praise for representing the sport in the 2025 WNBA Finals, but they are splitting focus with several other league issues. Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier put the higher-ups on the defensive after her blistering remarks earlier in the week, doing her part as a WNBA Players […]

The Washington Commanders (2-2) will remain shorthanded on offense entering Sunday’s road game versus the Los Angeles Chargers (3-1), as wide receiver Terry McLaurin continues to work his way back from a quadriceps injury, but they will get a major boost in the form of returning quarterback Jayden Daniels. Based on how the practice week […]

The New York Giants (1-3) have been fairly inconsistent in all phases of the game through the first month of the 2025-26 NFL campaign, but outside linebacker Brian Burns has been a constant force of nature for Big Blue. He has five sacks, which are tied with Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Byron Young for […]

The Golden State Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler last season in order to widen their championship contention window and temporarily delay tough questions regarding their future. Four-time title-winning head coach Steve Kerr has publicly stated that he expects the veteran wing to dictate the team’s pace on offense. Given how important he is to the Dubs’ […]

When the Dallas Cowboys selected Texas Longhorns dynamo Jaydon Blue in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, many fans were hoping he would add clarity to the team’s uncertain running back room. Instead Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders have both been efficient ball-carriers and the rookie has yet to even see the field […]

The San Diego Padres had a chance to catch the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West but fell short. They had a chance to catch the Chicago Cubs and earn home-field advantage for the NL Wild Card Series but fell short. And on Thursday night, the Friars had a chance to rally in […]

Earning bragging rights in the playoffs never seems particularly important, as every team is contending for a championship. Mocking another fan base can be quite trivial when the ultimate goal is still more than 10 wins away. However, when it comes to the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, ridicule is required. CC Sabathia […]

Kyren Williams posted 131 scrimmage yards and two receiving touchdowns in a Thursday Night Football clash with the San Francisco 49ers, but it was the TD he did not record that will unfortunately define his night for many people. Trailing 23-20 on first-and-goal from the three-yard line with a little more than one minute left […]

The Los Angeles Rams have a week and a half to stew on their second crushing loss of the 2025-26 NFL campaign. They battled both the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers in the last three weeks, two teams that are expected to contend for the NFC crown once again, and self-inflicted wounds and a […]

A former seventh-round draft pick with only 14 MLB starts under his belt just saved the New York Yankees season. The reigning American League champions strung together a fourth-inning barrage and made some nice defensive plays, but Cam Schlittler led them to a 4-0 Wild Card Series-clinching victory versus the Boston Red Sox on Thursday […]

When the New York Yankees lost Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series, everyone knew that the road to the Division Series would go through rookie right-handed starting pitcher Cam Schlittler. Although the Boston Red Sox were forced to rely on an even more inexperienced hurler in Game 3, it was natural to […]

Following an overall successful first three years to his NFL career, Brock Purdy signed a five-year, $265 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. Although there are plenty of people who maligned the move as an overpay, many fans understand that the market for a competent quarterback is incredibly lucrative. But they probably did […]

The Detroit Tigers dropped six of seven games to the Cleveland Guardians during the final month of the regular season and watched an 11-game lead evaporate in September. AJ Hinch’s ballclub had to accept going to Progressive Field for a best-of-three American League Wild Card Series after losing the division, a previously unfathomable outcome that […]

The Cleveland Guardians completed the biggest comeback in regular-season history, stunning the Detroit Tigers to win the American League Central Division and earn home-field advantage for the club’s hotly anticipated Wild Card Series face-off. Stephen Vogt should earn serious consideration for a second consecutive Manager of the Year crown after guiding this undermanned and adversity-stricken […]