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The 2024-25 Arizona Cardinals campaign is expected to be defined by two vitally important questions. Is Marvin Harrison Jr. really the superstar wide receiver so many scouts forecast him to be? And can Kyler Murray prove himself to be a viable long-term option at quarterback for this franchise? Naturally, the answers to these queries could […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver and kick returner Tyler Scott had a tough and probably somewhat stressful job Thursday night– acclimating himself to the new NFL kickoff rule in the Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans. Assuming the weather does not interfere, Friday should be much more relaxing and rewarding for the Norton, Ohio […]

The Miami Marlins’ World Series came at the MLB trade deadline, as the last-place ballclub completed several trades in the last week that replenished their farm system and brightened their long-term future. Though, there are still a couple of reasons for fans to focus on the present, namely the injury status of top starting pitcher […]

The Dynamic Kickoff has officially arrived in the NFL. In an effort to turn a bathroom-break touchback into an exciting play, the league has adopted a new setup that produced favorable results in the XFL. People who may not be familiar with this rule are getting to see it unfold at the Hall of Fame […]

There are other female stars that are mentioned before A’ja Wilson, both in the WNBA and at the Paris Olympics, but her historic greatness is unquestioned. Wilson continues to prove that she is a generational talent who consistently exceeds the already lofty expectations set for her, leading Team USA to an 87-74 victory over Belgium […]

Tommy Pham is a seasoned trade deadline traveler at this point of his career, which means he has his bags packed and goodbyes at the ready by late-July. Forming some sort of an emotional attachment to a clubhouse is inevitable, but the veteran outfielder/designated hitter knows where he currently fits in the MLB landscape. There […]

Although there was some volatility, Terrell Owens provided San Francisco 49ers fans with a multitude of memorable moments during his eight-year tenure with the franchise. Now, his son is hoping to make a name for himself in Santa Clara. That difficult undertaking begins at training camp. Terique Owens did not look the part of a […]

Timing can be so cruel sometimes. On the day when Brock Purdy was revealed to be ranked the 28th-best player on the NFL’s annual top 100 list, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback threw four interceptions at training camp. Despite all the success he has already enjoyed in the league, the former Mr. Irrelevant is constantly […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is intent on learning from the mistakes that were made back in March. The NFL stripped the franchise of its fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, fined it $250,000 thousand and also docked general manager Terry Fontenot $50,000 thousand for violating tampering rules. An investigation arose after free agent […]

The Baltimore Orioles were expected to be busy at the MLB trade deadline, but few could have anticipated the number of moves the front office made on Tuesday. General manager Mike Elias gave analysts and pundits plenty to talk about, with one deal being particularly stunning. The American League East leaders must accustom themselves to […]

Another wide receiver is being paid, and surprisingly it is not one who has requested a trade. The Chicago Bears and DJ Moore are agreeing to a massive four-year, $110 million contract extension that comes with $82.6 million in guarantees, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This deal ensures that the first 10 seasons of Moore’s career […]

While fans can debate about how much the Boston Red Sox were able to get done at the MLB trade deadline, first-year Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow made the bullpen a focus on Tuesday. His latest move comes in the form of right-handed relief pitcher Luis Garcia, following a deal with the Los Angeles Angels, […]

Training camp is supposed to be a source of great optimism for Dallas Cowboys fans, a time when postseason heartache is mended and excitement for the next campaign builds. Attention shifts to the exceedingly talented roster, and hope subsequently begins to rise once again. That is not the case this year, though. Practice sessions in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a big three-team trade with the Chicago White Sox that they hope will give them each a respective boost during the second half of the season and beyond. Starting pitcher Erick Fedde, who is one of the more remarkable MLB stories of 2024, is […]

Fresh off acquiring outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and earning an important road series victory against the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees are expected to stay active ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. One player who many fans did not expect to be mentioned in potential talks could actually be on the move, however […]

Tyreek Hill has brought the Miami Dolphins to a place they have never been before, at least virtually speaking. The All-Pro wide receiver is the first player in franchise history to be awarded a 99 rating in Madden NFL, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hill receives this honor after recording 1,799 receiving yards (seventh-most ever in […]

All eyes will be on Jayson Tatum when he and Team USA battle South Sudan in the second game of Olympics group play. After stunningly keeping the Boston Celtics star on the bench for all of Sunday’s blowout win over Serbia, head coach Steve Kerr immediately confirmed that a key change will be made for […]

With franchise great Aaron Donald retiring, the Los Angeles Rams’ identity will revolve around its offense even more than it did last season. Nevertheless, the front office is hoping the moves it made in the offseason can provide head coach Sean McVay with a competent defensive unit. One player tasked with meeting that standard is […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans have already waited a long time for Walker Buehler to reclaim the form that earned him two All-Star selections and Cy Young consideration. And unfortunately, the wait is ongoing with no end in sight. Buehler scuffled in his first rehab start on Friday night for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club, […]

Since Team USA has won the Gold Medal in men’s basketball in the last four Summer Games, it is all too easy to assume that the Paris Olympics will just be business as usual. This quest for global supremacy has something extra behind it, though. The level of competition in this tournament, and the many […]

After a lengthy stint on the injured list, starting pitcher Kodai Senga made his 2024 debut and helped the New York Mets overtake the Atlanta Braves in the standings. But his momentous return comes at a terrible cost, one that will send him back on the shelf for the remainder of the regular season. Manager […]

For the Baltimore Orioles, the 2022 MLB season was about escaping the basement and bringing back competitive baseball to Camden Yards. Mission accomplished. The goal last year was for the young team to come of age and solidify itself as a future title contender. A 101-win season and divisional crown is definitive proof of another […]

Team USA and the other American athletes representing the country in the Paris Olympics will be focused on the task at hand when the Games get underway, but they are enjoying the privilege and atmosphere that comes with partaking in the global spectacle. LeBron James and other household names are soaking up all the fun […]

There were likely countless people who raced to check their calendars after a video circulated of the Las Vegas Raiders mocking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes with a Kermit the Frog doll at training camp on Thursday. They soon realized that it was in fact not the year 2003 or 1984. That further raises […]

Now that the NBA is moving forward with its massive media rights deal with Amazon Prime Video instead of Warner Bros. Discovery, basketball coverage is expected to change significantly. It is officially the end of an era. Or is it? TNT Sports is not going down without a fight, as it fires back at Commissioner […]

The Minnesota Twins (56-45) are holding firm, refusing to give up their spot in the American League Wild Card standings. While teams fluctuate all around Rocco Baldelli’s crew, and injuries weaken the roster from within, Minnesota clings to a playoff position. How long can it keep the challengers at bay, though? Trouble always seems to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees should see the July 30 MLB trade deadline as a chance to acquire a potential X-factor for their respective championship pursuits. But they are also looking to the free-agency market mainly to shore up their pitching depth. The two most iconic franchises in baseball history even have […]

There are a ton of uncertainties with the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, but two longstanding truths made things a bit clearer for two specific fan bases. The Seattle Mariners desperately need more offense, and the Tampa Bay Rays rarely hand out costly long-term contracts. These two trains of thought converged in […]

Paul Skenes was supposed to be the main draw of an up-and-coming but overall inferior team not yet ready to make the leap into playoff contention. Instead, the sensational rookie is the face of an unexpected Pittsburgh Pirates’ surge in 2024. The 52-50 Buccos are only one and a half games short of a National […]

There are conflicting vibes surrounding the Indianapolis Colts as training camp begins. Head coach Shane Steichen lived up to his reputation as an offensive innovator in his first year at the helm, guiding a limited roster to a winning record and a near-playoff appearance. Fans are excited to see what he can do in a […]

After going into the MLB All-Star break in sole possession of first place in the American League East, courtesy of a wild win against the New York Yankees, fans hoped that the Baltimore Orioles (61-41) had rediscovered their elite form. Pummeling the Texas Rangers in two of three games to begin the second half seemingly […]

Paul George is elated to be forming a big three with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey on the Philadelphia 76ers, which could be the best chance any of them have had at winning a championship or reaching the NBA Finals to this point. Basketball aside, though, it is a big adjustment for the California native […]

Going into the 2023-24 campaign, much of the training camp chatter surrounding the Miami Dolphins concerned Tua Tagovailoa’s health and Tyreek Hill’s pursuit to be the first NFL wide receiver to amass 2,000 receiving yards in a single season. There were plenty of reasons to be excited about the team as a whole, but these […]

Star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is determined to get paid before he takes the field again for the Dallas Cowboys. The 2023 First-Team All-Pro is not reporting to training camp, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Lamb will be a free agent after this upcoming season and is therefore highly motivated to sign a new contract […]

Everyone knows that Kyle Shanahan previously had his sights on Tom Brady, but the San Francisco 49ers head coach was also hoping to lure the other face of the New England Patriots’ dynasty to the Bay Area. While talking to sports writer Tim Kawakami on The TK Show, Shanahan expressed how surprised he was that […]

The Minnesota Vikings are investing in their offensive line, and by extension, their rookie quarterback. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw is signing a massive four-year contract extension worth $113 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. He will earn $77 million in guarantees. This is a big but ultimately inevitable move that the […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets hoped to be further along in their rebuild by now, but injuries helped ensure that they would be paying rent in the Eastern Conference cellar for the second consecutive year. They now move ahead with another new head coach in Dean Evason, who guided the Minnesota Wild to their first 50-win […]

When a player finally signs the record-setting contract extension they were seeking, fans sometimes worry that a drop-off in production will follow. Staying motivated on the field, especially when one already has multiple championships and is now over the age of 30 can be incredibly difficult. Fortunately for the Kansas City Chiefs, Chris Jones has […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will tell you it is business as usual as they begin training camp for the 2024-25 season. But we know better. There is a different feel to this upcoming campaign, which is one that this dynasty is intent on ending with a third consecutive Super Bowl win. When striving towards a […]