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In many ways, the San Diego Padres are a feel-good story in the 2024 MLB season. Luis Arraez is a modern-day anomaly who just won his third consecutive batting title on his third different team. Jackson Merrill has poise beyond his years, making a big switch to center field and constantly smashing big hits in […]

If the New York Mets earn one more win in the National League Division Series, the Philadelphia Phillies will see their season end in bitter disappointment for the second year in a row. Off the heels of an epic walk-off victory in Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, the NL East champions fell flat in a […]

Even with the expanded College Football Playoff format, there is probably not enough room for both No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 13 LSU. Heck, both programs could end up being left out in the cold when the much-hyped proceedings commence this December. But if either Brian Kelly or Lane Kiffin hopes to be coaching […]

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-3) sit in last place in the AFC West and are getting dangerously close to reaching rock bottom. The latest injury blow could push them closer to that point. Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a Jones Fracture in the team’s blowout loss to the Denver Broncos […]

North Carolina basketball has either imploded or disappointed on the big stage in recent years, but their prestige and tradition continues to resonate with prospective recruits. The legacy that Dean Smith started to build more than half a century ago still serves as a driving force of the Tar Heels’ enduring prominence and intrigue. While […]

Everything comes at a price in the NIL era of college football, including a potentially program-altering win. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is quickly becoming one of more popular NCAA athletes in the country following his fearless and triumphant showing in Saturday’s 40-35 upset victory over then-No. 1 Alabama. And now he is looking to cash […]

With tensions rising in Dodger Stadium, it was easy to overlook the marvelous effort that standout rookie Jackson Merrill put together in Sunday’s 10-2 win over the Dodgers. His rapid ascent is notably continuing in the MLB playoffs, in the midst of arguably baseball’s most intense rivalry today. The All-Star outfielder has flaunted his renown […]

This Saturday, Oklahoma and Texas football will pen a new, exciting chapter in their fabled Red River Rivalry. The longtime Big 12 foes will square off as SEC members for the first time ever, as the No. 1 Longhorns visit the No. 18 Sooners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The question is, though, who […]

Nick Castellanos perfectly fits the culture of the Philadelphia Phillies and their city, even if the fans are not always happy with him. The home crowd at Citizens Bank Park, true to form, bluntly expressed how it felt about the veteran outfielder swinging at a Luis Severino sweeper that ended up in the dirt in […]

Bronny James celebrated a birthday he will never forget on Sunday, ushering in the 20th year of his life with a special moment the NBA has never seen before. The Los Angeles Lakers rookie shared the court with his father and teammate, LeBron James, in a preseason game versus the Phoenix Suns, eliciting heartfelt reactions […]

Although the Dallas Cowboys (3-2) waited out a severe thunderstorm warning in Pittsburgh ahead of their Sunday Night Football matchup versus the Steelers (3-2), they could not avoid a bad optics tornado near the end of the first half. After quarterback Dak Prescott threw an interception in the red zone, his intended target CeeDee Lamb […]

Is UConn football back? That question cannot not be answered after a win over lowly Temple, but it is difficult to deny the optimism the Huskies are emitting on the gridiron. They took it a step farther on Saturday, giving the crowd at Pratt and Whitney Stadium a potent shot of adrenaline for the ride […]

Ryan Williams is here to stay. A week after a sensational showing against the Georgia Bulldogs on the road, the Alabama football star did everything in his power to try to help his team avoid one of the most stunning upsets in program history. His stardom was not bright enough to blind the Vanderbilt Commodores, […]

While there are plenty of intriguing storylines to track during the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming NBA campaign, the subject of LeBron James’ eventual retirement will continue to command national attention. The 39-year-old says he has a lot left in the tank.”  Such a claim should be considered bold given James’ age, but it is instead […]

As a highly anticipated National League Division Series face-off between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres draws near, speculation continues to rise. Everyone wants to know if Freddie Freeman is going to be in the lineup for Saturday night’s Game 1. The eight-time All-Star first baseman suffered an ankle sprain in the final […]

Watching Texas Tech football games has been both a thrilling and torturous experience for the Lubbock community this season. Fans know that their Red Raiders are apt to put on a good show with an offensive attack that ranks in the upper echelon of the FBS. Though, a bottom-tier passing defense forces the team to […]

The Green Bay Packers have suspended Romeo Doubs, one of their young and promising wide receivers, for Sunday’s game versus the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. This comes after he reportedly skipped practice because he is unsatisfied with his role on the team. The Packers brass is addressing this big disciplinary […]

NC State quarterback Grayson McCall, who just returned after missing two games, has been stretchered off the field and taken to the hospital after suffering a scary injury on Saturday versus Wake Forest. The Coastal Carolina transfer and three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year sustained a big hit from a Demon Deacons defender while […]

Superstars do not often feel truly transcendent until they step under the brightest spotlight their respective industries have to offer. The embers of Stone Cold Steve Austin’s molten-hot popularity first sparked at WrestleMania 13 versus Brett Hart and later exploded in his showdown with The Rock a few years later. Los Angeles Dodgers powerhouse Shohei […]

There has been little concern surrounding the future of the Miami Heat during the last few years. Whether it be injury troubles or regular season lapses, this franchise perseveres and often inserts itself into the title picture. Team president Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra have earned the complete faith of the fan base […]

To the surprise of no one, the San Francisco 49ers got back on course in their Week 4 matchup against the New England Patriots. Sunday’s home game versus the Arizona Cardinals is another opportunity for the squad to iron out its wrinkles, but divisional meetings can often be unpredictable. The injury status of two All-Pros […]

The New York Mets are feeling extremely bold after their rip-roaring victory versus the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Wild Card Series and they are holding onto that feeling heading into the next round of the MLB playoffs. Kodai Senga, who has pitched just 5 1/3 innings in 2024, will start Game 1 of […]

The Kansas City Royals’ historic turnaround and the Detroit Tigers’ unforgettable playoff push definitely deserve significant recognition, but those drought-ending heroics overshadow the brilliance of what manager Stephen Vogt and the Cleveland Guardians accomplished in 2024. Like those scrappy clubs, they were also not supposed to be playing baseball in October. Though, because of Cleveland’s […]

It seems like it is not a matter of if but when Florida football head coach Billy Napier will be relieved of his duties. A rough showing at home versus UCF this Saturday night could bring about the end of his tumultuous tenure in Gainesville. If he is indeed dismissed in the middle or at […]

When fans reminisce about Thursday’s classic Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series, they will vividly remember the monumental three-run home run Pete Alonso blasted in the ninth inning to lead the New York Mets to a 4-2 comeback victory   against the Milwaukee Brewers. They might also recall the anguish that filled […]

The New York Giants (1-3) will have to get very creative on offense this Sunday when they play the Seattle Seahawks (3-1). Standout rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers remains in concussion protocol and is being ruled out for the Week 5 matchup in Lumen Field, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Nabers suffered the concussion […]

Atlanta Falcons great Matt Ryan came to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday night to be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor, but little did he know that he would see one of his records get broken less than two hours after his ceremony. Kirk Cousins simultaneously made franchise history and led the birds to a […]

There are multiple things Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans are probably replaying in their mind following their team’s crushing 36-30 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. But Baker Mayfield is calling attention to one moment that they are probably not dwelling on too much. The Pro Bowl quarterback is focusing on the […]

The Atlanta Falcons did everything they could to hand the game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers late in the fourth quarter, but the visiting team could not secure the victory. An exciting finish turned what should have been a key divisional triumph for the Bucs into a gut-wrenching 36-30 overtime loss. The entire locker room […]

It will now be much harder for New York Mets fans to say goodbye to slugger Pete Alonso if he signs with another team in free agency this winter. A heroic and heart-stopping ninth-inning home run improbably lifts the first baseman and his teammates to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the deciding […]

Ole Miss football showed how misleading the first few weeks of a season can be when they played their SEC opener versus Kentucky. The Rebels demolished their first four opponents, outscoring them 220-22, but the Wildcats’ stout defense largely kept the Rebels in check in a 20-17 upset win in Week 5. The No. 12-ranked […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans is locked in for a Thursday Night Football matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Considering the NFC South is often bunched up, a win against a divisional foe on the road could prove to be crucial. He is channeling a three-time MVP and the best player in her […]

The Baltimore Orioles went all in for the 2024 MLB campaign, but their championship aspirations gradually started to unravel during the summer. Their batting woes carried into the playoffs, and they are now bracing for a long and trying offseason. After another unproductive October that resulted in a two-game sweep at the hands of the […]

When the Washington Commanders pursued San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the offseason, the idea was presumably to acquire a young star pass-catcher who could be a long-term weapon for quarterback Jayden Daniels. Though, with the rookie leading a historically efficient offense through the first month of the 2024-25 campaign, the organization’s mindset […]

The ceiling of the 2024-25 New York Jets looks considerably lower following their underwhelming offensive performance against the Denver Broncos last Sunday. But the roller coaster might be heading back up the track in light of the latest rumors revolving around Las Vegas star wide receiver Davante Adams. Since both the organization and the multi-time […]

Patrick Mahomes has been making sure that Kansas City, Missouri is well-fed with championship glory for years now, but he would surely appreciate some help fostering an excellent local sports tradition. After a near-decade hiatus from relevance, the Kansas City Royals may be ready to oblige. With Bobby Witt Jr. and a talented starting rotation […]

After defeating Virginia Tech in their season opener and nearly upsetting top-10 ranked Missouri on the road in Week 4, Vanderbilt football (2-2) appears to be on the rise in 2024. But this feel-good story, which fans have been waiting a long time for, could get a bit grisly this Saturday. The No. 1 Alabama […]

The New York Yankees signed Marcus Stroman in the offseason in the hopes that he could bolster their shaky starting pitching rotation and help lift them over the top in 2024. Now, he could possibly be left off the roster for the team’s upcoming American League Division Series against either the Kansas City Royals or […]

The Kansas City Royals trusted left-hander Cole Ragans to come through in his MLB playoffs debut in a frenzied environment, and he did that and more in Tuesday’s 1-0 win versus the Baltimore Orioles. The All-Star pitcher left everything on the mound in Camden Yards, and unfortunately, was removed after the sixth inning due to […]