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One of the rising stars in the NBA is going to be stuck on the sidelines for a while. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero suffered a torn right oblique in Wednesday’s 102-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls and will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Banchero landed on the injury report […]

Juan Soto effortlessly wears the pinstripes for the New York Yankees and clearly has an appreciation for the area and fans, making a Bronx return seem like a logical choice. The 2024 American League champions will have serious competition, however, as another historic bidding war appears imminent. Although teams cannot officially negotiate contract figures with […]

Just when the Los Angeles Rams (3-4) seem to be getting healthy and returning to form, misfortune strikes again. Second-Team All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua, who tallied seven receptions for 106 yards last Thursday after missing five games, left practice with a knee injury, per The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue. Questions first arose when the 2023 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) have played well enough on defense to win each of their last two games, but the offense’s inefficiency is keeping them in free fall. A worrisome quarterback situation places the onus on the running backs to dictate the pace of the game. Executing on the ground is naturally more taxing […]

After Freddie Freeman improbably blasted a home run in his sixth consecutive World Series game, there was a magical aura wafting through the air in Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. But it was not long before it latched onto the pinstripes. The pressure cooker is turning up a tad higher on the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Although the New York Yankees are decades removed from their last dynastic run, and 15 years clear of their last championship, many players still feel a distinct sense of pride when wearing the pinstripes. The history, tradition and prestige of Bronx baseball still emanates from 161st Street, even if they are obscured by fans’ frustrations. […]

The Utah Jazz (0-4) are receiving the terrible news they knew was inevitable. Second-year forward Taylor Hendricks will be sidelined for the rest of the season, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The No. 9 overall selection in the 2023 NBA Draft suffered a fractured right fibula and dislocated right ankle in Monday’s 110-102 loss to […]

The Chicago White Sox have concluded their crucial search for a new manager, and fans will not be surprised by the chosen candidate. They are hiring former outfielder and Texas Rangers associate manager Will Venable to be their skipper, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It was reported earlier in the week that he was firmly […]

The Utah Jazz were trying to earn their first win of the 2024-25 NBA season on Tuesday, but that taxing task became utterly implausible once they lost their best player. Lauri Markkanen exited the 113-96 home loss versus the Sacramento Kings and was ruled out with back spasms, per the team. He finished with seven […]

Anthony Volpe has lifted New York Yankees fans off the ground and given them new life in a must-win Game 4 of the World Series. The 23-year-old shortstop broke through in the third inning, launching a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Daniel Hudson to give his team a 5-3 lead at the time, […]

When Clayton Kershaw helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in 2020, he was denied the privilege of celebrating the moment in front of fans. Now, with the Boys in Blue one win away from claiming their seventh title since moving to LA, the future Hall of Famer is forced to watch from […]

The Minnesota Vikings (5-2) are fully aware of the threat that the arduous NFC North presents and are doing everything possible to prop up their roster for the second half of the 2024-25 campaign. Following the season-ending injury sustained by Christian Darrisaw, the team is quickly plugging in Sam Darnold’s blind side after trading for […]

The shaky San Francisco 49ers (4-4) could be receiving a major stabilizing force after their Week 9 bye. Christian McCaffrey is trending toward a long-awaited return following Monday’s exceedingly encouraging update. Deebo Samuel, who exited Sunday’s 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys, is also getting a key status update. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan says […]

Although the momentum is strongly in the favor of the Los Angeles Dodgers through two games of the 2024 World Series, the New York Yankees can turn everything around at home. The Bronx will be rocking, as it gets set to host its first Fall Classic game in 15 years. An organization overflowing with history […]

Chicago Bears fans are still reeling after losing Sunday’s road game versus the Washington Commanders on a Hail Mary. The latest revelation offered by head coach Matt Eberflus, one of the main sources of the city’s ire on this Monday, will make it even harder for people to move on from the Week 8 debacle. […]

Football teams can often be likened to a family, and one of the most important members of this family is the quarterback. Protecting him is a foremost priority that can lead to unfortunate consequences, such as holding penalties or brief physical encounters. Following their 26-8 victory versus the New Orleans Saints, the Los Angeles Chargers […]

Athletes and coaches must walk a fine line when speaking about a disastrous loss. It is important to acknowledge the mistake without publicly reprimanding anyone, so as to keep locker room morale at a reasonable level going forward. Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus stood by his team, but fans would have liked him to […]

When a team suffers a devastating loss in the final seconds of the game, the mind typically wonders into unfortunate places, namely the land of regret. “What could we have done differently on that play?” “Would the outcome have changed if we converted that opportunity?” The Chicago Bears should find it unbearable to review the […]

The New York Jets, Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs already emitted some fireworks by trading for star wide receivers, but with more than a week to go until the NFL trade deadline, there is still time for other organizations to make some noise. Two squads specifically jump out as candidates to acquire a potentially […]

Many fans have speculated that Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is a potential trade candidate, given the team’s current 2-5 standing and lack of short-term optimism. As uncertainty swirls around head coach Antonio Pierce and the quarterback situation, rumors are ramping up about the star pass-rusher’s future in the land of Silver and […]

Suni Lee has some good news for her followers. After being hacked, the decorated Olympics gymnast revealed that she has regained control of her X account. “OMG guys finally got my twitter back,” Lee said on Friday afternoon. This positive update brings an end to an unfortunate ordeal, but the damage might already be done. […]

The Los Angels Dodgers and New York Yankees are simply focused on winning a championship in the 2024 World Series, as was made clear after their hard-fought Game 1 battle on Friday. But these two iconic franchises are also faced with the underlying and perhaps unwanted expectation that they can generate record-breaking interest for baseball. […]

Chavez Ravine will still be running on adrenaline and nostalgia by the time the Los Angeles Dodgers take the field for Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday. And it has Freddie Freeman to thank for it. The veteran first baseman launched one of the most clutch home runs in franchise history, leading his […]

Utah State football fans have had little to cheer about in 2024. A bottom-tier defense continues to bury the team and put undue stress on the offense and fans alike. The one guarantee the city of Logan could bank on was that it would be treated to a sensational effort by Jalen Royals. But unfortunately […]

There is a prodigious amount of hype surrounding the 2024 World Series, but the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees somehow managed to deliver an instant classic in Game 1 on Friday night. Freddie Freeman temporarily perfected time travel and transported Chavez Ravine and everyone watching at home to 1988, as he blasted an […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will soon square off in one of the most anticipated World Series matchups in modern history. The biggest stars in the sport collide, as Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge each try to lead their respective clubs to the title. There are plenty of other behemoths who will […]

When a team with high expectations gets thumped by the reigning champions in the season opener, there are bound to be some overreactions. That impulsive response is only amplified when the squad in question hails from the largest sports market in the country. Following the New York Knicks’ 132-109 loss to the Boston Celtics on […]

It has not been pretty, but the Indianapolis Colts own a 4-3 record and are firmly in the AFC playoffs race near the midpoint of the season. Imagine what they can accomplish with their top offensive player on the field. Jonathan Taylor is not listed on the their final injury report and will suit up […]

The Minnesota Vikings (5-2) have had a rough last few days, and their week just got much worse. Star left tackle Christian Darrisaw suffered a season-ending knee injury in Thursday’s controversial loss to the Los Angeles Rams, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Darrisaw needed assistance to exit the field, causing fans to instantly fear the worst. […]

It is difficult to know if the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5) are beginning to figure things out, or if they are merely benefiting from weak competition. The early evidence seems to indicate the latter, but in order for the team to achieve a true turnaround this season, it will need its offensive line to be intact. […]

For the Atlanta Braves, this offseason is not necessarily about making sweeping roster changes but rather implementing the necessary adjustments that can allow them to reclaim their offensive mojo in 2025. While injuries to stars like Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II definitely lowered the club’s ceiling, a key tweak […]

Following a 1-4 start to the 2024-25 campaign, the Los Angeles Rams were facing tough questions. They were the kind of questions that could lead to big roster changes and the end of an era. A Cooper Kupp trade scenario was at the center of this speculation, which many fans desperately wanted to stop. Well, […]

The Los Angeles Rams prevailed in their Thursday Night Football matchup versus the visiting Minnesota Vikings, 30-20, benefiting immensely from a healthy Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. They also got a bit of a boost from some stunning officiating late in the game. Trailing 28-20 with less than two minutes remaining and starting from the […]

The banged-up Los Angeles Rams (3-4) did not enjoy the start they intended to have in the 2024-25 NFL season, but they might be drawing some inspiration from their MLB counterpart. On a night defined by jubilant returns, officiating controversy and an offensive revival, linebacker Michael Hoecht made sure to make a lasting impression in […]

The Syracuse football Orange (5-2) entered Acrisure Stadium with the hopes of potentially solidifying their resurgent 2024 campaign, but they will leave in frustration and bewilderment. Additionally, the Kyle McCord redemption quest is taking an unfortunately sour turn following his brutal showing versus Pittsburgh. The transfer quarterback, who many fans harshly blamed for Ohio State […]

Victor Wembanyama is expected to be one of the elite players in the NBA very soon, but Luka Doncic is comfortably at that level already. The San Antonio Spurs center attempted to use his size advantage on the Dallas Mavericks point guard in the low post during the second quarter before the latter turned the […]

The toughness of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was on full display Thursday afternoon. Just four days after being hospitalized with pneumonia, the star athlete reported back to work. Samuel logged a limited practice session with the team, per The San Francisco Standard’s David Lombardi, and seems to be trending towards playing in […]

South Florida men’s basketball head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away on Thursday due to an “undisclosed” and aggressive” illness, according to the Tampa Bay Times’ Joey Knight. He was just 43 years of age. The university and athletic department issued a statement and sent their condolences following the tragic news. “In a very short time, […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James logged his first minutes as an NBA player in Tuesday’s 110-103 win versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, and did so in historic fashion. He and LeBron James shared in a much-anticipated milestone, as father and son became active teammates on the court for the first time in the league’s existence. […]