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Any hopes of the Carolina Panthers (0-2) making a little noise in the NFC South have suffered a major blow after losses to both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals. A playoff berth was always a long shot, but definitive improvement is essential this season. Despite a late flurry in State Farm Stadium last Sunday, […]

The signs were there. Sean Manaea was a prime regression candidate, Kodai Senga faced serious durability concerns in 2024 (10 1/3 innings pitched in regular season and playoffs), Clay Holmes was unlikely to ever be a workhorse after spending the last several years of his career as a reliever and Frankie Montas has not been […]

The Southeastern Conference is finally embracing change when it comes to its schedule. Following all the jabs and mockery, teams in the iconic league will face a nine-game slate for its college football season starting in 2026. Fans are eager to see how the new format will shake out, and they will soon get some […]

The Miami Dolphins stood toe to toe with the Buffalo Bills for three-plus quarters and were in position to seize control of momentum in the fourth before deja vu struck. A devastating roughing the punter penalty led to a deficit, and an interception prevented them from getting back in the game, as the squad left […]

The Miami Dolphins, enduring incessant criticism after an 0-2 start to the 2025-26 NFL season, had an opportunity to earn that elusive prime-time victory against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Any win was needed given the circumstances, but a Thursday Night Football triumph would have undoubtedly meant more to this franchise and fan base […]

Many fans believed the Buffalo Bills would bulldoze the seemingly moribund Miami Dolphins heading into the Week 3 edition of Thursday Night Football, but plans immediately went awry. There was no drubbing in Orchard Park, as the home team immediately incurred a blow to begin the game. Josh Allen and company quickly responded, though, and […]

The Miami Dolphins could have potentially clinched a playoff berth for a third consecutive year if quarterback Tua Tagovailoa did not miss time with another concussion during the 2024-25 campaign. Even so, it was difficult for fans to err on the side of optimism heading into the offseason. The signs were present that a full-blown […]

When the NFL sets its sights on a day on the calendar, domination ensues. All other sporting events will be eclipsed. Longstanding traditions cease to exist when the the most powerful league in North America, maybe the world, decides to crash the party. Even the most celebrated holiday staples do not stand a chance against […]

When a player is heralded as a surefire star and then underwhelms during his first couple of games, fans and fantasy football managers will start to get restless. Fair or not, that is how the impatient world of sports operates. The burden to succeed is even greater when said rookie is on a team rife […]

Some fans speculated that Noelle Quinn could have been coaching for her job in Game 2 of the Seattle Storm’s WNBA playoffs series versus the molten-hot Las Vegas Aces. Whether or not that was true, she was facing immense pressure on Tuesday night, as the franchise’s recent postseason shortcomings loomed large inside Climate Pledge Arena. […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is enjoying a splendid start to his 2025-26 campaign, but he still managed to make some time for a local team during its most desperate time of the season. The Pro Bowler showed up for a WNBA playoffs matchup between the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces. Though, he […]

The Seattle Storm have done what no other team has since Aug. 2: defeat the Las Vegas Aces. Following a blowout loss in Game 1 of the opening round of the WNBA playoffs, it was easy to dismiss Noelle Quinn’s squad heading into a must-win matchup on Tuesday night. It was even easier to do […]

It is becoming increasingly difficult for Shohei Ohtani to stun the masses with his greatness, as he continues to complete mind-boggling feats year after year. Though, he did his best to make jaws drop in Tuesday’s game versus the Philadelphia Phillies. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar threw five no-hit innings and then blasted his 50th […]

Cal Raleigh has and will continue to be at the center of many debates moving forward, but regardless of what happens in the highly intriguing American League MVP race, it is important to properly recognize his historic 2025 campaign. The Seattle Mariners catcher added to his one-of-a-kind year with a monster outing versus the Kansas […]

Fever forward Aliyah Boston, like most of her teammates, struggled from the field in Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Atlanta Dream. She understood what was needed of her in Tuesday night’s elimination game, however, and stepped up on offense. The three-time All-Star scored 15 points on 7-of-12 shooting in an impressive 77-60 win. It […]

There was a point during the offseason in which it seemed unlikely that Pete Alonso would return to the New York Mets. Needless to say, both parties, and of course the fans, are absolutely ecstatic that they agreed to a new contract in February. Over the course of this 2025 MLB campaign, the five-time All-Star […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver offended many hardcore basketball fans when, in response to both the rising costs for consuming the product and the league’s prominent presence on social media, he referred to the NBA as a highlights-based sport. While there are some analysts like Tim Legler who emphasize nuance and strategy, Silver’s remarks illustrate how […]

Wisconsin football (2-1) is limping into Big Ten play after suffering a 38-14 road loss at the hands of Alabama last weekend. This program desperately needs a boost ahead of Saturday’s home game against Maryland (3-0). With increasing skepticism surrounding the Badgers, head coach Luke Fickell is under significant pressure to prevail in Camp Randall […]

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) finally ended their notorious run of slow starts with a thrilling 31-27 win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, but their hopes of ending the season strong took a huge hit. Star quarterback Joe Burrow will undergo surgery for a Grade 3 turf toe injury and miss at least three months. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a significant blow before the 2025-26 NFL campaign even started, losing Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater to a season-ending knee injury in August, but they still managed to earn an impressive victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil. Now, LA will have to respond once more following the […]

The New England Patriots (1-1) were forced to face a talented Miami Dolphins offense without defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, who has been away from the team due to an undisclosed personal reason, but they did enough to earn a win in Hard Rock Stadium for the first time since 2019. A thrilling Antonio Gibson kickoff […]

The Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) can point to a number of missed opportunities in their 20-17 Week 2 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles (2-0), but they did also endure some officiating-based controversy. During their signature tush-push play, the reigning Super Bowl champions committed what should have been blatant false-start penalties (not called) before Jalen Hurts […]

When Denver Broncos fans looked at the schedule back in May, they probably felt pretty confident about the team starting 2-0 and solidifying itself as a dark horse in the AFC. Despite some inconsistent play, the overall plan was largely intact until the final play of Sunday’s game versus the Indianapolis Colts. One untimely penalty […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is having a brutally unlucky year when it comes to injuries. He endured a particularly scary moment in Saturday night’s game versus the San Francisco Giants. The two-time All-Star was hit in the back of the head by left-handed pitcher Matt Gage, who immediately looked up to the […]

USC football entered Saturday’s game versus Purdue as a clear favorite, so a win alone was not going to be enough to impress fans. Factor in a three-hour delay, and it could be hard to work up excitement for a 33-17 road victory. Well, Jamaal Jarrett made sure to put a smile on the face […]

Jake Moody began his tenure with the San Francisco 49ers on a promising note, earning the honor of being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He flashed promise during his rookie campaign and gave the team and fan base hope that he could blossom into one of the top kickers in […]

When New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto signed the richest contract in MLB history last December, he did so knowing that expectations and pressure could reach overwhelming levels. If one were to listen to the narrative surrounding the National League MVP conversation, they would think that it is a two-man race between Shohei Ohtani […]

It already feels like the Miami Dolphins (0-1) are in must-win mode entering a Week 2 showdown with the New England Patriots. Following a humiliating performance on the road versus the Indianapolis Colts, they must show life against a team it consistently beats at home. The Fins had a players-only meeting to get themselves in […]

After trading All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, the Dallas Cowboys had to at least show their fans that they are committed to building a winning product. While it remains to be seen how everything will work out, the organization is certainly being proactive. Following the decision to lock up cornerback […]

Oklahoma football looks completely rejuvenated behind Washington State transfer John Mateer and a stingy defense as they roll toward a 3-0 start to the 2025-26 campaign. The Sooners annihilated Temple in Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, 42-3, further establishing themselves as a team to watch heading into SEC play. However, their domination does come with […]

The Buffalo Sabres have placed director of player development Adam Mair on administrative leave after he was arrested last week in Rochester, New York for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Three children were in the car. He was charged with three felonies and three misdemeanors, per WGRZ’s Charlie Specht and Sean Mickey, which include aggravated driving […]

The Kansas City Royals (74-73) need to erase a five-game deficit and leap over three teams with just 15 games remaining in the regular season, otherwise they will be spending the playoffs at home. This team made headway in the American League Wild Card standings, but a 4-6 start to September has seen it lose […]

The Houston Astros’ current stretch can best be described by looking to one of America’s most celebrated reality television competition shows, “The Amazing Race.” One of the seasons, which I will not name here, ended in an epic foot race. What was most dramatic about the classic finale is that you can see the inevitable […]

The New England Patriots (0-1) will visit a venue they have struggled in for much of the last decade, will be without cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive end Keion White and will have a new defensive play-caller in Zak Kuhr this Sunday afternoon. Yikes. Marked improvement is expected this year following a lively offseason, but […]

The San Francisco Giants (74-72) are gearing up for a huge series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (82-64) this weekend, as they try to separate themselves from the Cincinnati Reds and cut into the one-and-a-half-game advantage the New York Mets currently hold for the third and final National League Wild Card slot. Bob Melvin and […]

New England Patriots inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr will call the plays for the defense during Sunday afternoon’s road game versus the Miami Dolphins, as defensive coordinator Terrell Williams remains away from the team to deal with an undisclosed personal issue. Although Kuhr served the role during spring workouts — Williams missed time for an […]

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Walker Buehler is happy to get another shot in The Show, but not just for the reasons one may assume. The two-time All-Star, who has not appeared in an MLB game since the Boston Red Sox cut ties with him in late August, is eager to get away from the automated-ball-strike […]

The Detroit Lions have been the class of the NFC North for the last two years. They were dominated in Lambeau Field. The Washington Commanders have one of the most dynamic young quarterbacks in the league in Jayden Daniels. He averaged a measly 4.8 yards per pass attempt on Thursday night in, you guessed it, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies (87-60) have pushed through the deluge of adversity that has flooded the clubhouse over the last month and are drawing closer to the first-place Milwaukee Brewers (89-58), as home-field advantage in the playoffs looms large (49-23 record at Citizens Bank Park). Though, no matter where the Fightin’ Phils play in October, they […]