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The Las Vegas Aces were forced to surrender their throne last season after falling to the eventual WNBA champion New York Liberty in the semifinals. They are on a mission to reclaim the sport’s crown, but before it can properly begin, head coach Becky Hammon and company must navigate a pivotal free agency period. Retaining […]

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies contain two of the highest payrolls in MLB. The Atlanta Braves rank in the top-10. Translation: competing in the National League East is a brutal endeavor. The Washington Nationals will not battle those franchises with their checkbook, but they are making low-key moves that can make them a […]

The Atlanta Falcons spent much of the last year working furiously to formulate a promising vision for the future. Their aggressive approach has produced mixed results thus far, culminating with a sour end to the 2024-25 campaign. Management is quick to course correct, though, and is already making key changes to the coaching staff. Atlanta […]

Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders need a new head coach. Bill Belichick is 15 wins away (including playoffs) from breaking Don Shula’s record for most wins by an NFL HC. Together, these two legends won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and created arguably the most impressive dynasty in football history. […]

College football fans are eager to see to what a Deion Sanders-led Colorado team looks like without top stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter playing next season. Well, they might not get their chance. True to his nickname, Prime Time could have his eye on the Entertainment Capital of the World. “He has a very strong […]

Boston Red Sox ownership went into the offseason with their checkbook in hand, hopeful to add a top free agent like Juan Soto or Max Fried. Both All-Stars decided to take a monster bite out of the Big Apple instead, forcing the front office to scramble for a back-up plan. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow […]

Ohio State is ascending to another level during the College Football Playoff, and quarterback Will Howard is a big reason why. The Kansas State transfer is intent on helping the Buckeyes climb back to the top of the sport, a place they have not occupied in a decade. The climb just got a bit steeper, […]

Lackluster, uninspiring, inefficient and fraudulent. Those adjectives describe how Ohio State football looked in their 13-10 loss to hated rival Michigan on Nov. 30. Since that stomach-churning defeat, which was followed by an ugly brawl, the Buckeyes have carried themselves like the indisputably best team in the country. They are riding a powerful wave of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers brought in head coach Jim Harbaugh to effectively change the franchise’s culture. On Saturday, fans will see how far they have truly come. With the devastating wildfires weighing heavy on LA’s mind, the team will try to overcome the Houston Texans in Saturday’s NFL playoffs encounter. Management is making a slew […]

The Los Angeles Rams officially ended the Arizona Cardinals’ postseason dreams on Dec. 28. That was a first-world problem even at the time, but it feels particularly trivial in the wake of the devastating LA wildfires. Divisional rivalry ceases to exist when tragedy strikes. The Cardinals are doing what they can to help the Rams […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ passing game has taken a backseat to Saquon Barkley’s magnificent rushing ability this season, but head coach Nick Sirianni will need the offense to fire on all cylinders if they are going to reach the Super Bowl. Injuries and rust threaten to slow down this train before it can roll into the […]

Joel Embiid will miss his third straight game and 23rd overall this season, as the Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) prepare to face the incoming New Orleans Pelicans (7-31) without their star center. He seemed to be trending in the right direction after returning to practice on Thursday, but his left foot sprain is obviously still a […]

Penn State stepped under the bright lights, desperate to vanquish Notre Dame and advance to the national championship. A semifinals appearance in the College Football Playoff did not vindicate its past high-stakes failures. Put simply, Thursday night’s Orange Bowl was a program-defining game, and head coach James Franklin headed into the locker room with another […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is looking to fully break out of his funk in time for the playoffs, but it will be harder to do so without one of his most experienced offensive linemen on the field. Right guard Shaq Mason, who missed the last two regular season games with a knee injury, is […]

If one is not engaged in what is currently going on in college football and just happened to see Penn State’s name among the remaining four teams, they would assume the program had enjoyed a magnificent 2024-25 season. Though, as diehard fans know, it is far more complicated than that. James Franklin and his Nittany […]

Notre Dame football is not the most glamorous team in the country. They do not possess a high-powered passing attack. This program is defined by its toughness and physicality. Those traits were on full display during a crucial touchdown against Penn State in Thursday night’s 27-24 win in the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Star running […]

The New York Yankees’ offseason started on an extremely sour note after Juan Soto moved to Flushing, but the club garnered plenty of momentum for itself through the additions of Max Fried, Devin Williams and Paul Goldschmidt. Brian Cashman’s winter is staying on a fortuitous track following his latest move. Williams and the Yankees are […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ ability to perform above its payroll and talent level does not always get the attention it deserves, as the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers occasionally steal their thunder. Their 2024 season cannot be denied, however. Manager of the Year Stephen Vogt came aboard and guided a small yet sturdy vessel to […]

When Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts showed up to Wednesday’s frigid practice wearing a tank top, he seemed like a man who was intent on suiting up for Sunday’s NFC Wild Card showdown with the Green Bay Packers. Hurts took another big step toward playing after logging full participation status in Thursday’s practice, per ESPN’s […]

The San Francisco Giants are desperately searching for a spark after failing to make the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. They signed shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract early in the offseason and are now looking to future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander to provide some value in […]

The Los Angeles Rams face the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC Wild Card matchup in SoFi Stadium on Monday night, but they are still making sure to address the Southern Californians who are experiencing grave hardship right now. “Our hearts are with those affected by the Palisades wildfire and the first responders protecting our community,” […]

After winning two championships in eight years, the Houston Astros are focused on staying competitive in the present while also building for the future. The Arizona Diamondbacks are hungry to get over the hump and are aggressively stockpiling their roster with notable talent. These two franchises are each trying to navigate pivotal offseasons that could […]

The Dallas Mavericks (21-16) entered Thursday’s matchup against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers (20-16) on the second night of a back-to-back, in the midst of a five-game losing streak and without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford. What should have been a runaway win for the road team instead became a showcase of the […]

Tennessee basketball is No. 1 no more. The Florida Gators greeted the Volunteers with a harsh welcome on Tuesday night, obliterating Rick Barnes’ squad in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 73-43. It was a brutal beatdown that put the program in the kind of rarefied air that nobody wants to breathe. Tennessee is the first […]

LeBron James turned 40 at the end of 2024. Obviously, Father Time did not get the memo. The all-time great captivated NBA fans in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ showdown with the undermanned Dallas Mavericks, displaying the same ferocity he did in his prime years. Following a missed 3-pointer from Rui Hachimura, […]

Nothing on the injury report should surprise Philadelphia 76ers fans at this point, but they still might be disappointed to learn that two of the team’s star players will be unavailable for the next game. Joel Embiid (foot) and Paul George (groin) are both listed out for Wednesday’s home matchup versus the Washington Wizards (6-27), […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ run as an NFC contender hit a snag in 2024-25, as they staggered in the second half of the campaign and finished with a last-place 6-11 record. Management now turns its attention to a pressing yet exciting offseason. There are a number of items on the agenda, with the long-term contract […]

The Atlanta Falcons were primed for a rebirth after signing Kirk Cousins in free agency, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers jumped out as a strong regression candidate. But speculation ceases to matter when the games are played, and despite losing twice to the former, the Bucs snared their fourth straight NFC South title and fifth […]

Stephen Curry revolutionized the game and is regarded as the greatest shooter to ever grace a basketball court. Aside from his elite skill set, the Golden State Warriors superstar is celebrated for his mannerisms and celebrations. Naturally, many people attempt to emulate this one-of-a-kind player. One particular individual pulled off an amazing Curry impression, shooting […]

The New York Giants hit new lows this season, losing a franchise-worst 10 consecutive games on their way to a 3-14 record. Worse yet, an ill-timed victory versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17 knocked the team out of the No. 1 position in the NFL Draft. The present is rough and the future is […]

In Sunday’s 32-20 win versus the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets fans witnessed the version of Aaron Rodgers they had fantasized about when he first arrived in the Meadowlands in 2023. The Super Bowl 45 MVP and four-time regular season MVP was 23-of-36 for 274 yards and four touchdowns with one interception, displaying tremendous poise […]

The New York Giants are committing to Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen for at least one more season. While everyone speculated on the fate of the head coach/general manager duo, owner John Mara is quickly putting fans’ curiosity to rest with an emphatic show of support. “Now that our season is over, we felt it […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) are guaranteed a playoff game, while their head coach continues to maintain his streak of no losing seasons. Do not expect fans to fill Heinz Street with thunderous cheers, though. Black and Gold supporters are tired of seeing the same concerning trend unfold, and they are not hiding their displeasure. Mike […]

The Green Bay Packers’ inability to beat the class of the NFC has caught up to them, as they currently occupy the No. 7 seed in the playoffs. If they stay there through Sunday, a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles awaits them next weekend. The streaking Los Angeles Rams are a threat in their […]

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury in the second half of Saturday’s road game versus the Baltimore Ravens. He was carted off the field, with his leg being placed in an air cast, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The rookie was promptly ruled out for […]

The Cleveland Browns have been riding the quarterback carousel for so long that fans are probably immune to feeling dizzy at this point. The Dawg Pound has experienced it all– excitement, false hope, nausea, heartbreak, anger and despondency. It has been a torturous ride, one that is only ramping up. Following Deshaun Watson’s season-ending Achilles […]

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson is taking action in an effort to help the city heal, following the tragic New Year’s Day terror attack that occurred on Bourbon Street. She is partnering with the NFL foundation to donate $1 million to support relief efforts for the victims. “Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead is being placed on the non-football injury list after suffering injuries in an automobile accident, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. He is “overall ok” but is now expected to miss the rest of the season. The 2018 fourth-round draft pick was on his way to the […]

Free agency is the only time when being a Plan B or C can make someone feel like an A+. Corbin Burnes was the last true first-rate starting pitcher on the open market, and with him signing a $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks at the end of December, there is an opportunity for […]