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Michigan football continues to spit in the face of the person who coined the quote, “adapt or die.” Despite a maddeningly quiet passing attack, the No. 18 Wolverines toppled the No. 11 USC Trojans in the Big House on Saturday. Kalel Mullings broke free for a 63-yard run late in the fourth quarter and capped […]

The San Diego Padres are on the verge of completing a remarkable one-year turnaround, with many fans believing they are equipped for a deep postseason run. Their dependable bullpen is getting much love, and for good reason, but this team is still heavily reliant on its established stars. Manny Machado, in particular, continues to elevate […]

Los Angeles Chargers fans have thoroughly enjoyed watching their team earn straightforward, drama-free wins in the first two weeks of the season, but many view Sunday’s clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) as the first true test of the Jim Harbaugh Era. Passing that exam should be more manageable if the team can turn to […]

When a No. 1 overall pick falls from grace for all to see, they become a punchline almost immediately. There have been jokes galore in the aftermath of Bryce Young’s benching, but many of them are at the expense of the Carolina Panthers rather than the second-year quarterback. The organization’s decision to move on from […]

The Sacramento Kings have mercifully returned to being a competent and competitive basketball franchise the last two seasons, but they are still seeking their first playoff series win since 2004. After signing DeMar DeRozan to a three-year, $73.7 million contract in free agency, the organization is entering a potential make-or-break 2024-25 campaign. One has to […]

After last season’s stunning implosion, it was imperative that the Jacksonville Jaguars start strong and surround themselves with some positive vibes during the 2024-25 NFL campaign. Two weeks in, though, this offense looks to still be nosediving. When a team is not clicking, injuries only compound the problems. While Trevor Lawrence and the 0-2 Jaguars […]

New York Yankees fans fall more in love with Juan Soto by each passing day. The All-Star right fielder is putting the finishing touches on the best 162-game season of his career (.286 batting average, 40 home runs, .575 slugging and .993 OPS). It is not just Soto’s top-notch power and plate discipline that is […]

Last Saturday’s decimation of University of Texas at San Antonio was a bittersweet one for the Texas football Longhorns (3-0). The program vaulted above Georgia and into the top spot in the AP rankings for the first time since 2008, cementing its rise under head coach Steve Sarkisian. But the monumental achievement was accompanied by […]

Sunday’s NFC West showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams could be an ugly affair, as both teams are turning in lengthy injury reports going into the weekend. Fans are well-aware of the major absences on LA’ offense, but San Fran is also expected to be without a huge chunk of its […]

Carmelo Anthony first established himself as a generational offensive talent while leading Syracuse basketball to the national championship when he was just a freshman. A big chunk of his heart resides in what is now called the JMA Wireless Dome, so he would presumably be both touched and elated to see his son choose a […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams may find it difficult to bounce back from a humbling Week 2 Sunday Night Football performance, as he will once again be without his most accomplished pass-catcher for the team’s upcoming game versus the Indianapolis Colts. Veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen has been ruled out with a heel injury, per […]

The Atlanta Braves (83-70) survived injuries and offensive slumps for much of the season, but the molten-hot New York Mets (85-68) finally exploited those weaknesses and leaped above their National League East rival this summer. Manager Brian Snitker is doing everything he can to keep this team’s heart pumping in the final stretch of the […]

Now that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is officially on the injured reserve, the Miami Dolphins (1-1) must play a clean and crafty brand of football that will allow them to navigate their glaring limitations on offense. Trusting Tyreek Hill with short passes in space and leaning on the lauded running back room seems like the most […]

Following an uneven two weeks loaded with scrutiny and questions, the New York Jets (2-1) put forth a complete and successful effort in the Week 3 edition of Thursday Night Football. Aaron Rodgers was particularly impressive, throwing for 281 passing yards and two touchdowns in a 24-3 win against the New England Patriots. The dominant […]

Entering the series finale versus the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers sensation Shohei Ohtani was already the most unique athlete to ever play in the MLB. And yet, he found a way to mystify the masses once again. Ohtani achieved unprecedented history in a playoff-clinching 20-4 road win, and did so in grand fashion. He […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a three-time Super Bowl MVP, an all-time great at just 29 years of age and is seeking to become the first player to lead his team to three consecutive Lombardi Trophies. Hence, it should be quite difficult to leave No. 15 in awe. However, MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani […]

The Buffalo Sabres are ignominiously in the middle of the longest playoffs drought in NHL history, and their offseason activity shows that they are plainly aware of that fact. General manager Kevyn Adams added several speedy forwards in the hopes of providing the squad with the necessary style of play and firepower to contend for […]

The clock is ticking for the Baltimore Orioles (84-67). Fans have been hearing it for some time now, but there has not been an overwhelming sense of urgency to answer that gradually increasing noise. With October looming, however, the O’s must quickly snap out of their second-half funk. Injuries have significantly hampered the club and […]

There are multiple reasons to doubt the NFL potential of Bryce Young that do not revolve around the Carolina Panthers. Aside from a couple of Hall of Fame exceptions, a quarterback of his size does not generally thrive at the professional level. His decision-making skills have also lacked in the early stages of his NFL […]

Since Dwight Howard last played in an NBA game in 2022, there have been frequent conversations regarding a comeback. When a team is lacking center depth, many fans immediately suggest the five-time All-NBA First-Team selection as an option. While he has yet to formally retire, the big man is branching out. Howard is hoping to […]

While many fans eagerly await the start of the 2024-25 NHL regular season, Dakota Joshua is reminding everyone the importance of monitoring one’s health. The Vancouver Canucks forward revealed that he discovered a lump and was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this summer. He is blessed to have undergone successful surgery. “This news was obviously […]

Only the most ardent haters dispute the on-court greatness of NBA icon and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. His combination of skill, ability, basketball IQ, composure and durability undeniably earn him a special place in the sport’s history. There are those, however, who take issue with and mock some of his off-court decisions […]

The Brooklyn Nets were a Kevin Durant toe away from eliminating the eventual NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals. If that phenomenal two-point tying bucket becomes a heart-stopping 3-pointer, then history looks upon the Durant-Kyrie Irving-James Harden experiment much differently. Fast forward to the summer of 2024, and the Nets have […]

Bryce Young is presently enduring the lowest point of his football career after being benched by the Carolina Panthers in favor of 36-year-old Andy Dalton. His future with the franchise is now in serious doubt, as he tries his best to move on and learn from this woefully humbling experience. Before Young does that, however, […]

To paraphrase fictional general manager Tom Michaels from the 2014 film “Draft Day”, we live in a different world than we did less than 24 hours ago. After insisting that Bryce Young is his starting quarterback, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is making a huge change. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 […]

Texas football fans held their collective breath when star quarterback Quinn Ewers left Saturday’s game versus the UTSA Roadrunners with an abdomen injury. A tremendous performance by backup Arch Manning allayed some of their concerns, but many Longhorns supporters would feel more comfortable having an experienced and proven talent at the helm in a pivotal […]

The health of Tua Tagovailoa is transcending football and stirring innumerable retirement conversations. Concerns will continue to be expressed and debates will rage on, even though the Miami Dolphins’ Pro Bowl quarterback reportedly intends to keep playing in the NFL. There is little the organization can do to curb public opinion in the aftermath of […]

Carolina Panthers fans did not enter the 2024-25 NFL campaign focused on wins and losses. They are keenly aware of the extensive issues facing their team and know that it takes time to implement a complete cultural overhaul. The primary expectation in the immediate future is for the franchise, mainly quarterback Bryce Young, to undergo […]

For the first time in the 2024 season, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor watched an entire baseball game from the dugout. A back injury, which he suffered in Friday’s win versus the Philadelphia Phillies, cost him a chance at playing all 162 games. But what bothers the two-way star most is that he was […]

Heisman Trophy candidate and Texas football quarterback Quinn Ewers exited Saturday’s game versus UTSA with an unspecified injury, via Bob Ballou of CBS Austin. Ewers banged his hand on a defender’s helmet early in the game and later went down with what head coach Steve Sarkisian called a strained abdomen. He limped off the field, […]

Tom Brady did not have much of a connection to the Dallas Cowboys during most of his NFL career, but his latest football experiences continue to be intertwined with them. Dak Prescott and company trounced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card Round in 2023, in what was Brady’s final professional game (for […]

What a difference a year makes. When the Colorado football Buffaloes battled Colorado State in Week 3 of the 2023 season, there was an uncontrollable level of excitement permeating Boulder. Fast forward to the upcoming Week 3 matchup between the two programs in 2024, and the Folsom Faithful are overcome with a potent sense of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ main focus this offseason has been keeping their roster intact in an effort to finally reach their full potential. That mission is carrying on full speed ahead, following the team’s latest move. The Cavs and forward Isaac Okoro have come to terms on a three-year, 38 million contract, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]

Well, that did not go as planed. The new era of Las Vegas Raiders football shared too many similarities with the old one, as turnovers and inopportune missteps cost the team dearly in last Sunday’s 22-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Silver and Black better clean it up before their Week 2 meeting […]

When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered what may very well be the fourth concussion of his professional career, widespread concern pervaded the NFL world, and even the non-NFL world, as people continue to pray for a complete recovery. The distress is exponentially higher for those who know him, though, including his friend and fellow […]

Following an uneven showing versus South Florida last weekend, which was more competitive than the scoreboard depicts, Alabama football needs to be sharp when it battles Wisconsin in Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The team’s most glaring issue might actually be on the verge of being corrected, or at least vastly improved. Sophomore […]

There is nothing LeBron James can do to silence the narrative that he used his power and influence to land his son, Bronny James, on the Los Angeles Lakers. Even if the younger James succeeds on the court, there are those who will still find issue with the way he wound up in LA. But […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be shorthanded for a daunting Week 2 matchup against the reigning NFC champion San Francisco 49ers. Second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison will be inactive with an ankle injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. All signs were unfortunately pointing this way for the Vikings. Addison dealt with a left ankle issue in […]

Georgia football has been defined by two things over the last few years– on-field excellence and driving-related incidents. That trend appears to be holding true in the early stages of the 2024 season. Athens Clarke-County Police arrested sophomore cornerback Daniel Harris on a charge of reckless driving and four other misdemeanor counts, which include not […]