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The Houston Rockets did not have to make a blockbuster trade or huge free agency signing this offseason. Following a 52-win campaign and hard-fought effort against a seasoned Golden State Warriors squad brimming with big-game experience, many fans would have understood if the organization kept the young core intact and trusted natural development to run […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Tez Johnson left everything on the field in what was his last chance to truly prove himself before the organization finalizes its roster. He is making it clear that the Bucs did not just draft a competent wide receiver. They are also getting an entertainer. Johnson thrilled the fans who flocked […]

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is uncertain if he will be able to play in the Sept. 4 season opener against the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, but the latest news implies that he will at least have a chance of suiting up. First-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters that he believes the former […]

Because she has never been to the WNBA Finals and is currently playing on the lowly Connecticut Sun (9-27), Tina Charles does not receive as much national attention as she deserves. The woman is an undeniable legend of the game just the same, and she has the records to prove it. The legendary frontcourt force […]

Many people wondered if Iowa State football was a legitimate Big 12 contender entering the 2025-26 campaign, or if last season’s 11-3 showing was merely a one-off. Well, the Cyclones look pretty serious after squeezing out a 24-21 victory versus Kansas State on Saturday afternoon. Although playing overseas presents some challenges to teams, one big […]

The injury-plagued Indiana Fever (19-17) are growing weaker, but Kelsey Mitchell is holding strong and doing her best to help keep the team in playoff position. Caitlin Clark has missed more than a month straight with a groin injury and has only played in 13 games this season, forcing the No. 2 overall pick in […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Zack Wheeler will not throw another pitch during the 2025 MLB campaign. The right-handed starter has venous thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS) and will undergo surgery, per The Athletic’s Matt Gelb. The recovery timeline is expected to be between six to eight months. Wheeler was once again in contention for a National League […]

The New York Jets need Justin Fields to stay healthy this season. They do not have a long-term quarterback plan in place, so it is crucial that management is able to conduct a thorough evaluation period over the next several months. However, should the mobile signal-caller suffer an injury during the 2025-26 campaign, the Gang […]

While many will say they got a tad too aggressive in their trade negotiations with the Los Angeles Rams, the Atlanta Falcons finally addressed their pass-rusher group at the NFL Draft. They will look to rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. to help bring the pressure this season. However, if there is a realistic […]

The New York Mets (67-60) are limping through August, posting a brutal 5-13 record in the month. They continue to give the Cincinnati Reds (67-61) opportunities to pass them in the standings, and although the latter has blown chances themselves over the last few weeks, they will eventually make the National League East club pay […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon thought his first NFL season was over before it even started. He suffered a knee injury in Thursday’s 19-10 preseason win versus the Carolina Panthers, looking utterly devastated as he was carted off the field. Later in the game, the first-round pick was seen smiling and laughing with his […]

Nothing comes easy in Arlington. Many fans hoped that October delight Evan Carter could enjoy a comeback campaign this year, one that would coincide with a Texas Rangers resurgence. The chances of either coming to pass in 2025 seem desolate now. The soon-to-be 23-year-old outfielder exited Thursday’s 6-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals after […]

It has been a year of mishaps, misfortune and missed opportunities for the Arizona Diamondbacks (62-66), but Corbin Carroll is still getting plenty out of the 2025 campaign from an individual perspective. The 25-year-old outfielder is providing a parched fan base with a valuable source of sustenance during this gloomy regular season. Carroll notched two […]

Bend don’t break. The Houston Astros (70-58) have lived these words for much of the last month. They were swept on their home field versus the Athletics and dropped a three-game set to the Boston Red Sox in Fenway Park before winning six of their next nine games. The club then wobbled again, losing twice […]

New Orleans Saints fans may have some hard times ahead, as the franchise moves through a rebuilding/transitional phase, but they celebrated one of their own on Thursday. Retired defensive back Tyrann Mathieu was the man of the hour, or rather the day. The New Orleans native, who played two seasons with the LSU Tigers and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers know that 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers is unlikely to carry them like he did with the Green Bay Packers in the past. Hard-hitting defense continues to define this franchise, hence why rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon is so important this upcoming season. Unfortunately, he suffered a knee injury in Thursday’s 19-10 preseason win […]

Considering how long the Dallas Cowboys-Micah Parsons contract saga has lasted, one would have assumed that we already reached the stage where the player cryptically posts Bible verses and deletes any reference to the team from their social media. Well, nothing about this process has been conventional, so why start now? The star pass-rusher, who […]

They say there is something about the pinstripes. Well, that seems especially true this year, but not necessarily for the reasons the team and fan base want. Although the New York Yankees (69-57) are currently riding a five-game winning streak and in sole possession of the first American League Wild Card slot, concerns continue to […]

Much of the baseball-watching world has been waiting for the Texas Rangers (63-66) to experience a genuine breakthrough during the 2025 campaign. When they ignited in late July and proceeded to have an active trade deadline, many fans believed a big second half was highly attainable. Instead, the franchise has gone in the completely opposite […]

Although the Chicago Cubs (72-54) have played .500 baseball since the MLB All-Star break, their starting pitching rotation remains a strength. Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga offer vital stability at the front end and rookie Cade Horton looked terrific for the last month before contracting a blister in Monday’s abbreviated outing versus the Milwaukee Brewers. […]

Boston Red Sox fans have become accustomed to watching bad baseball in August and September. They are also no strangers to having their intelligence insulted by management. But when they are subjected to both of those annoyances on the same night, they can only take so much. Following a bitter and certainly avoidable 4-3 extra-innings […]

Baseball has a profound global impact, resonating with people of all different cultures. One country whose strong ties to the sport can sometimes get overlooked is Venezuela. The Land of Grace has produced many great talents over the years like Miguel Cabrera, Jose Altuve, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Johan Santana, but it received recognition for […]

Because Bobby Witt Jr. is not in contention for the American League MVP award this season, it is easy to say he is having a down year. Rest assured, though, the Kansas City Royals shortstop continues to prove why he is one of the most consistent players in the game today. And that carries tremendous […]

Sophie Cunningham has infused infectious energy into the Indiana Fever and their fan base. Amid all the misfortune this team has endured this season, the veteran guard has provided the squad with undying loyalty and undeniable grit. Cunningham’s fierce commitment to Indy remains strong even as she comes to grips with devastating injury news. Despite […]

The 2025 version of Nolan Arenado cannot help the St. Louis Cardinals (62-64). Since the All-Star break, the Redbirds have blown several chances to make serious headway in the National League Wild Card standings, losing four of six games to the Colorado Rockies (currently on four-game winning streak) and getting outscored 7-0 across a two-day […]

Through the first five seasons of his professional football career, Justin Jefferson has been arguably the best wide receiver of his era and is averaging an amazing 96.5 receiving yards per game. Although that number can certainly decrease over time, it is currently greater than any other pass-catcher in NFL history. He has achieved this […]

Michigan football is historically defined by physicality in the trenches and a powerful rushing attack. When those qualities shine through, this program is hard to beat. When those areas are question marks, an acutely distressing campaign tends to follow. The latest injury news could severely limit the Wolverines’ ceiling for the 2025 campaign. Freshman five-star […]

Although one story continues to demand most of the fan base’s attention, there are plenty of non-Micah Parsons related issues currently facing the Dallas Cowboys. Assembling a healthy and capable offensive line is among them. Second-year left tackle Tyler Guyton, who was not incredibly capable last season and is not healthy right now, is one […]

The Carolina Panthers are heading into the 2025-26 season with renewed confidence in their offense, and rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is a huge reason why. How he develops can greatly affect how third-year quarterback Bryce Young progresses in this pivotal campaign. Unfortunately, McMillan is currently dealing with a sore hamstring, per the Charlotte Observer’s […]

If the Buffalo Bills finally vanquish the Kansas City Chiefs and win their first Super Bowl in franchise history this season, the NFL-watching world will probably look back on all the notable moves they made this past offseason. The AFC East powerhouse signed Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore to strengthen their often unpredictable wide receiver […]

The Indianapolis Colts are in need of some reinforcements after sustaining multiple injuries to their secondary, and there may not be any better options right now than someone who was in the upper echelon of his position group for several seasons. Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard is coming to Indy, per NFL Network’s Ian […]

Although the Chicago White Sox are showing a little more life than last season — clearing the historically low bar they set in 2024 by winning 44 games to this point — fans are still desperate for an escape. The Savannah Bananas did them one better than that over the weekend, transporting Rate Field to […]

If the Cincinnati Reds (64-60) fall short of a Wild Card berth by the end of the season, they may very will remember their brutal August series versus the Milwaukee Brewers as the defining point of their campaign. And it is not even done yet. Although it may seem impossible to beat the molten-hot Brew […]

Following two valiant yet ultimately unsuccessful playoff appearances, the Los Angeles Rams enter the 2025-26 NFL season with a profound sense of urgency. They traded for three-time First-Team All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams and upgraded their run defense by signing Poona Ford, doing their best to gain ground on the Philadelphia Eagles and the other […]

Courtney Williams and the Minnesota Lynx fell agonizingly short of earning one of the most celebrated WNBA Finals victories of all-time, losing a winner-take-all Game 5 in overtime to the New York Liberty. Their legendary head coach, Cheryl Reeve, claimed the officiating crew stole the championship from her team. Players expressed similar frustrations. One does […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had bad news to share on Saturday, which concerns far more than their championship aspirations. Zack Wheeler has a blood clot near his right shoulder and is heading to the 15-day injured list, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It is currently unclear when he will rejoin the club. Wheeler has been one […]

The Cleveland Browns are expected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, but they are also one of the most powerful media magnets in the league right now. And that statement will carry even more validity following Saturday’s 22-13 preseason win versus the Philadelphia Eagles. While there are certainly interesting […]

When 15-year-old phenom Coco Gauff reached the Round of 16 of Wimbledon in 2019, she raised public expectations to sky-high levels and generated more hype than any American tennis player since the Williams sisters. Although the Delray Beach, Florida native has achieved unequivocal success at just 21 years of age, she has yet to meet […]

While there was some hope that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier would compete in Saturday afternoon’s face-off with the New York Liberty, she was was ruled out due to her lingering ankle injury, via the team’s X account. The disappointed fans inside the Target Center will have to wait to witness the MVP favorite’s anticipated […]