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With the New York Mets (75-64) riding a six-game winning streak and knocking on the door of the final National League Wild Card slot, the Atlanta Braves (75-63) need someone they can trust implicitly in the last month of the regular season. If someone were to proclaim that Chris Sale would be that guy this […]

When considering how miserably much of the last decade has gone for the New York Jets and their perpetually distressed fan base, the sense of urgency needs to be sky-high going into a promising 2024-25 NFL season. Every move the organization makes should take into account the ultimate goal– contending for a championship. The Jets’ […]

Eating extraordinaire Joey Chestnut is not content with just basking in his record-breaking Labor Day performance. He will keep his stomach active and look to claim another victory less than a week after he devoured a mind-boggling 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes to defeat his longtime feasting foe Takeru Kobayashi. Chestnut is set to […]

Nick Saban has ventured into unfamiliar territory on ESPN College GameDay. While his analysis is valued by many of the viewers watching, the seven-time national champion is likely still getting acclimated to his new, wacky environment. A familiar face from his days reigning atop the SEC and college football world could help ease the legendary […]

The Houston Astros (74-62) have a five-game lead in the American League West and are looking like the New York Yankees’ biggest obstacle to reaching the World Series. No, this is not the year 2017, 2019 or 2022. Despite a turbulent start, the 2024 version of this club is finding its top form at the […]

Marcus Freeman was not a Notre Dame football player or alumnus, but he exudes the passion of someone who has been embedded in the South Bend culture his whole life. To put it simply, this guy gets it. He is the vibrant leader young fans can fully appreciate and buy into, but the results must […]

People will be happy and relieved to hear the latest update on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who was shot through the chest at Union Square on Saturday afternoon. His mother is expressing her utmost gratitude following the terrifying robbery incident. “First and {foremost} I want to thank GOD for protecting my baby […]

Deja vu is hitting the Fenway Faithful hard. The Boston Red Sox (70-66) once again staggered in the month of August, losing ground in the American League Wild Card race after earning a 13-15 record. Although the schedule did stiffen, they also failed to capitalize on a five-game series versus the last-place Toronto Blue Jays. […]

Kentucky football enjoyed an auspicious start to the 2024 season as expected, mauling Southern Mississippi in Lexington’s Kroger Field. The beating was a bit abbreviated, however, as Mother Nature decided to take pity on the Golden Eagles and give them back some of their Saturday night. “By mutual agreement of the participating institutions as permitted […]

The unveiling of the NBA schedule marks an excitement time for many fan bases. Oklahoma City Thunder supporters likely feel that way as well, but they are also keenly aware that this is a critical campaign. The team is overflowing with talent and now has some vital experience under their belt after becoming the youngest […]

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has been shot during a robbery in Union Square, according to Dion Lim of KGO-TV San Francisco. Since the initial news came out, crucial information has been made available. “Per SFPD: 49ers Ricky Pearsall was shot through the chest in a robbery attempt over a Rolex,” Fox40’s […]

Because Alabama football is entering a transition period with a new head coach and plenty of roster changes, it must rely on the constants that remain on the team, and that includes the trenches. Saturday night’s season opener versus Western Kentucky was a perfect tune-up for an already elite offensive line, but the injury bug […]

The Connecticut Sun (23-8) pulled out a 96-85 road victory against the Washington Mystics (9-23) on Saturday, maintaining their second-place status in the league standings. What was most impressive, though, is the resolve they showed in the absence of star forward Alyssa Thomas. The 2023 All-WNBA First-Team selection sustained a right leg injury after colliding […]

As college sports become more irreversibly entrenched in the NIL era, schools may have to get creative when trying to gain an edge above the competition. The NCAA will also have to decide when it wants to set limits. It is doing so now in regards to Oklahoma State football. The Cowboys are being blocked […]

West Virginia football is focused on making some noise in the revamped Big 12 Conference this season, as they begin the 2024 campaign with a difficult matchup against the visiting Penn State Nittany lions on Saturday afternoon. But the program is still making sure to remember one of the university’s most famous alums, Jerry West. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers (78-56) exemplified their trademark brand of resiliency on Friday afternoon, eking out a 5-4 extra-innings win versus the Cincinnati Reds (64-71). Though, one player in particular also demonstrated that essential quality after enduring an injury scare in game one of this National League Central doubleheader. Outfielder Jackson Chourio rolled his ankle while […]

North Carolina football narrowly escaped Huntington Bank Stadium with a 19-17 win over Minnesota on Thursday night, but they incurred a massive blow on their way to achieving that result. Quarterback Max Johnson suffered a broken leg during the game and is out for the rest of the season, per NBC Sports’ Nicole Auerbach. Johnson’s […]

USC and LSU football can be considered each other’s counterpart in many ways. They are both known for producing high-powered offenses and suspect defenses and will be doing their best to replace a star quarterback this season. Furthermore, each head coach is under substantial pressure to deliver. The Trojans lured Lincoln Riley away from Oklahoma […]

Colorado football is drawing mixed reviews for their 31-26 home win against North Dakota State, but there is little to nitpick in the sterling showing that Shedeur Sanders put forth on Thursday night. The senior quarterback completed 26 of his 34 pass attempts for a colossal 445 passing yards and four touchdowns to help the […]

The Chicago Sky (11-19) are reeling going into Friday night’s historic matchup versus the surging Indiana Fever (15-16), losing their last four games. And now, they and the many fans who will be tuning in to see the latest chapter of this rivalry are getting dealt a big blow. Chicago’s leading scorer Chennedy Carter is […]

If one were to just glance at the scoreboard of Thursday’s season opener, they would probably think that Colorado football does not have much to celebrate. Beyond their narrow 31-26 victory versus North Dakota State, though, there were plenty of positives, including a raucous home crowd. Head coach Deion Sanders made sure to show his […]

A streaky Nick Castellanos is something Philadelphia Phillies fans have come to expect during his time with the ballclub, but they also know him to be a man of the people. The two-time All-Star is not shy about expressing himself and often does so while fully exuding the cool factor that so many youngsters appreciate. […]

For the first time since his meteoric rise to the top of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz looked utterly vulnerable on the major stage. The Spanish sensation suffered a mind-boggling straight-set defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round of the US Open on Thursday night (1-6, 5-7, 4-6). His stellar 15-match Grand Slam winning […]

Showmanship is a key feature of the Deion Sanders/Colorado football experience, but could there also be some gamesmanship present in Folsom Field? Although star quarterback Shedeur Sanders dominated the North Dakota State defense in Thursday night’s 31-26 win, he is drawing skepticism for a specific moment in the season opener. Following a failed fourth-down conversion […]

The polarizing nature of Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders continues to increase after the athletic department announced its decision to ban a critical columnist from asking the Hall of Fame cornerback or his team any questions. Because of his passion and charisma, however, Sanders will always garner a robust and loyal following. Those qualities […]

And now it is done. After weeks of the dagger gradually being driven into the heart of Steeler Nation, Brandon Aiyuk has made the heartbreak official by signing a four-year, $120 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. Although that seemed to be the likely outcome based on how the situation had recently unfolded, […]

Despite reaching the Super Bowl last season, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy remains an enigma in the eyes of many fans. The NFL is also conflicted when it comes to evaluating the former Mr. Irrelevant. There is an ongoing debate that centers around skill versus system. Is head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offensive scheme, which […]

Nick Castellanos’ almost three-year tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies has been prone to volatility, but when he is crushing the baseball, this team is typically at another level. That was definitely the case on Tuesday night, as the National League East leaders blanked the Houston Astros 5-0 in Citizens Bank Park. Momentum dramatically swung in […]

While Dallas Cowboys fans are overjoyed to have officially reached a resolution with CeeDee Lamb, following his prolonged NFL training camp holdout, there are still some questions they may want answered. For one, what compelled him to post an image of Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker putting on the Venom suit in “Spider-Man 3”? Now that […]

Tim Patrick’s comeback bid with the Denver Broncos came to a bitter yet unsurprising end, as the team officially moved on from the adversity-stricken wide receiver on Tuesday. He did not have long to process the disappointment, however, with the Detroit Lions immediately pouncing on the new free agent. Patrick is expected to sign with […]

The Cleveland Browns are placing rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, amid the NFL’s ongoing investigation into his Aug. 13 arrest for first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence. Hall’s fiancee and mother of his child is accusing him of forcibly removing her from their home by dragging her […]

The Paris Olympics may be in the rearview mirror, but U.S. gymnastics is not moving on from what it deems to be a grossly unfair ruling centering around Jordan Chiles. Simone Biles, the face of the sport and a Summer Games icon, continues to push for justice while also encouraging her close friend and teammate. […]

When someone becomes head coach at a high-profile and hyper-scrutinized program, it is all too easy to put on a face and adapt to the personalities around them. Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer is not one to change his tune just because he is in a new environment. What you see is what you […]

Texas A&M football cannot fully move on from Jimbo Fisher, as they are paying him a historic $77 million buyout, but the program is confidently moving ahead with Mike Elko as their new head coach. The 2013 national champion is still waiting to make his next move following the November firing. He has not lost […]

At the end of the 2024 MLB campaign, there will likely be some sort of retrospective on The Boras Four, as the baseball world desperately tries to gain a better understanding of how to prevent another prolonged free agency period. Two members of the quartet will particularly stand out, albeit for starkly different reasons. San […]

The Miami Dolphins were afflicted by injury last year, and unfortunately, the same will be said for the start of the 2024-25 NFL campaign. Pro Bowl linebacker Bradley Chubb will be on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list ahead of opening kickoff and will therefore miss at least the first four games of the […]

There were an array of emotions present in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon. Thousands of hearts simultaneously skipped a beat when Shohei Ohtani was hit by a pitch near the inside of his left wrist in the eighth inning. The same thing happened just minutes later, […]

Although they are coming off a 25-win season, the Toronto Raptors are arguably more interesting than they have been in a few years. The team had ran its course with Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby leading the way. Those three players helped the franchise win its first championship and consequently occupy a special […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood has been faced with adversity and doubt throughout his basketball career. The former UNLV star was visibly upset when he did not get selected in the 2015 NBA Draft, eliciting much sympathy from those watching at home. He toiled around for a couple years before honing his game […]