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The ending of a game frequently overshadows all else, but Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons made a clutch third-quarter play that wound up having a significant impact on Thursday night’s 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders. Management invested a ton of resources to acquire the two-time First-Team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, and […]

The Washington Commanders will have to claw their way back against the home-team Green Bay Packers in the second half, but that should be more manageable now that their rookie cornerback is back on the field. Trey Amos, who made one of his squad’s lone highlights in the first 30 minutes of action, suffered a […]

The Buffalo Sabres have watched the Stanley Cup Playoffs at home for the last decade and a half, testing their fan base’s patience and mental health. There are not usually September free agency signings that prove to be impactful season-defining additions, but general manager Kevyn Adams clearly thinks the roster needs more reinforcements. He scooped […]

The New England Patriots already had questions aplenty to answer after last Sunday’s disappointing showing versus the Las Vegas Raiders, but now they are forced to make a big coaching change for their Week 2 road matchup against the Miami Dolphins. First-year defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is away from the team for the “next few […]

Following an abysmal run in which they finished with a losing record in five straight years and posted the two worst seasons in franchise history, the Colorado Rockies have produced their greatest catastrophe yet. They are utterly unwatchable in 2025, accumulating a team-record 105 Ls and stomping on every morsel of optimism the fan base […]

After flailing versus the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers fans were cautiously optimistic that a home series versus MLB’s worst team would help the defending World Series champions get back on their feet. They got their wish on Tuesday night, as LA earned a straightforward 7-2 win versus the visiting Colorado […]

Yogi Berra is one of the most influential figures in baseball history. He entertained fans with his excellent play and larger-than-life personality. The man transcended the sport. Therefore, whenever someone surpasses this Hall of Famer in a category, they deserve a heaping pile of praise. New York Yankees powerhouse Aaron Judge hit his 359th career […]

Micah Parsons is wasting no time in forging a strong bond with the Green Bay Packers and their fans, recording a sack and two total pressures in a statement-making 27-13 victory versus the Detroit Lions this past Sunday. Despite playing just two snaps due to a back injury, the game-wrecking edge rusher gave his new […]

The Philadelphia Phillies (85-60) are a season-best 25 games above .500, but they still appear vulnerable with three weeks left until the playoffs begin. Two-time Cy Young runner-up Zack Wheeler is out for the rest of the campaign due to venous thoracic outlet syndrome. Trea Turner and Alec Bohm are both on the injured list […]

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum should already have an Aaron Judge bust ready to go for whenever he is officially enshrined in Cooperstown, but the New York Yankees superstar appears far from done. He has long cleared the threshold for greatness and is now inching his way toward Pinstripes immortality. Many will […]

The Texas Rangers (75-70) trail the Seattle Mariners by one and a half games for the final American League Wild Card slot and have upcoming games against the Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets and Houston Astros. It goes without saying that there should be a high sense of urgency in their clubhouse. Baseball is never […]

If the Chicago Cubs (81-62) face the San Diego Padres (78-65) in the National League Wild Card Series, which has long been the matchup penciled in, they will need a plethora of reliable arms to combat the Friars’ elite bullpen. Unfortunately, that may not be a luxury this team has come October. The Cubbies’ pitching […]

The Chicago Bears are focused on starting their 2025-26 campaign with a bang, as they welcome in the Minnesota Vikings for a much-anticipated edition of Monday Night Football. Though, before head coach Ben Johnson, quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the squad prepares to finally usher in an era of change in the Windy […]

Once Tennessee Titans fans found out that head coach Brian Callahan did not know securing a ball with your elbow in bounds was enough to constitute a legal catch, his credibility with the majority of the fan base was lost. Admitting such a mistake, which had a potentially significant effect on Sunday’s 20-12 loss versus […]

The Rich Rodriguez era: Part II is off to a shaky start after West Virginia’s 17-10 loss to Ohio this past Saturday, and more trouble could be on the horizon following the latest injury news. Mountaineers star running back Jahiem White is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign with a knee injury […]

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have a roster that can pose a threat in the Western Conference. They affirmed their commitment to Luka Doncic in the form of a $165 million contract extension, finally concluded their center search after signing Deandre Ayton and added defensive spark plug Marcus Smart. While there are plenty of […]

When a rookie quarterback battles a top-notch defense in his first NFL regular season game, he needs his head coach to have his back and put him in position to succeed as much as possible. Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan missed an opportunity to do just that for Cam Ward and his team in […]

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is not content after constructing a roster that pounded on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. He made a strong effort to acquire star edge rusher Micah Parsons before the new campaign and then signed three-time Pro Bowler defensive end Za’Darius Smith after the team earned a […]

The New York Jets emanated a level of excitement and offensive efficiency that fans had not witnessed in some time. Under new head coach Aaron Glenn, the team looked unrecognizable for most of its season-opening showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. When it was all said and done, however, and the Gang Green left MetLife Stadium […]

Michigan can survive a potential road loss versus No. 18 Oklahoma, but it may incur long-term damage after an injury-filled night in Norman. The offensive line incurred a particularly tough blow before halftime, as left guard Giovanni El-Hadi sustained an ankle injury and was ultimately ruled out for the rest of the game, per On3’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cam Heyward beat the clock and agree to a revised contract ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the New York Jets, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The four-time First-Team All-Pro defensive tackle can earn up to $18 million during the 2025-26 campaign after the organization decided to add $3 million worth […]

The Green Bay Packers will usher in the Micah Parsons era in Sunday’s big season opener against the Detroit Lions. The two-time First-Team All-Pro will be somewhat limited due to his back injury, but he will still take the field for his new squad. When he is unleashed at full force, the cheeseheads will have […]

The Savannah Bananas aim to entertain, first and foremost. They have achieved massive success over the last few years by understanding exactly what they are and what their audience wants from baseball’s version of a variety show. Late in Friday’s 3-2 win over The Firefighters, the ballclub delivered on its promise to make the sport […]

The positive energy hovering above the San Francisco 49ers grew a bit weaker when star running back Christian McCaffrey landed on the injury report with a calf issue. He downplayed the situation and put the focus on Sunday’s season opener versus the Seattle Seahawks, but fans remain dubious. Well, the team made a couple of […]

The Chicago Bears received more hype than they deserved last season, by myself included, but they still woefully underachieved. Forget the playoffs. At minimum, this franchise was supposed to march toward a promising direction. While there were some positive aspects, the 2024-25 NFL season was mostly characterized by coaching incompetence, a porous offensive line and […]

Carlos Alcaraz has enjoyed a truly meteoric rise. He won a match in his first-ever grand slam, a notable feat that not all generational talents can claim, and he has still yet to fall in the first round of a major. The 22-year-old has produced instant classics and electrified fans around the world with next-level […]

The San Antonio Spurs finally seem ready to make a big jump in the Western Conference standings after assembling an abundance of young talent over the last few years. One cannot account for injury misfortune, however. Rookie guard Dylan Harper, the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft, underwent surgery on Friday to repair […]

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith offered some hope that he could put an awful August behind him after going 3-for-5 with one RBI in Tuesday’s game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Unfortunately, however, the three-time All-Star did not get the chance to build on his big outing. He took a foul ball off the hand […]

Following a series sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates and an overall rough week in Chavez Ravine,  the Los Angeles Dodgers (78-62) could at least take satisfaction in knowing that their starting pitching rotation is healthy-ish. That may not be the case, though, based on the latest update for Friday’s game against the […]

Calais Campbell is back where it all started. Arizona Cardinals fans are bound to light up when the former second-round draft pick charges onto the field representing the franchise that selected him all the way back in 2008. He will experience more than just nostalgia in Sunday’s road matchup versus the New Orleans Saints, however. […]

What is supposed to be a season of hope for the New England Patriots is in danger of getting off to a turbulent start following the latest news. Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez will miss Sunday’s home game versus the Las Vegas Raiders with a hamstring injury, per ESPN NFL Nation reporter Mike Reiss. Making matters […]

Much of the focus has understandably been on the health of wide receiver Tyreek Hill, running back De’Von Achane and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but the Miami Dolphins’ offense also needs a dependable tight end on the field. Former Pro Bowl selection Darren Waller, who returned to the NFL after a year in retirement, suffered a […]

The Houston Astros (77-64) had a prime opportunity to build momentum and give themselves a comfortable cushion in the American League West standings, but they went just .500 during their 10-game homestand versus the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees. The inconsistent play would have been enough to keep fans busy, but […]

Although the Philadelphia Eagles pulled out a 24-20 victory versus the Dallas Cowboys in the first game of the 2025-26 NFL season, the team still has some lowlights to address. The Jalen Carter ejection, or spitgate as it will forever be known, will elicit many conversations on sports talk shows the next couple of days. […]

When Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter spit on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and promptly got himself ejected in the beginning of Thursday night’s game, many people (including this writer) criticized the player for crossing the line. Still, it was unclear what caused the vehement sign of disrespect. Well, NBC showed a video that […]

Michael Jordan is not often in the public eye these days, but his private jet has been getting some action this week. Three days after he watched his alma mater get thumped by TCU in Bill Belichick’s North Carolina head coaching debut, the global icon decided to attend Thursday night’s NFL season opener between the […]

NFL fans have been spitting on the Dallas Cowboys for weeks, but Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle took it one step farther. He literally did the act in Thursday’s season opener. Following an injury to Ben VanSumeren, which occurred on opening kickoff, things got chippy during a break in the action. Carter spit on Cowboys […]

The New England Patriots are in a weird spot entering the new season. They are still trying to find their footing in the Drake Maye era and are entering the first year under head coach Mike Vrabel, so fans will exercise some patience. That being said, a vastly improved roster and favorable schedule has many […]

The Philadelphia Phillies (81-59) are focused on cutting into the Milwaukee Brewers’ lead for first place in the National League standings, but they are also making sure to acknowledge a fellow Philly franchise on Thursday. Two-time MVP Bryce Harper wore Kelly green cleats in a 2-0 series-clinching win against the Brew Crew, via Talkin’ Baseball, […]