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Los Angeles Dodgers fans now know the exact date and time of when Shohei Ohtani will make his grand debut with one of MLB’s most legendary franchises. The club will clash with National League West foe, the San Diego Padres, on Wednesday, March 20 in Seoul, South Korea at 6 a.m. ET, per ESPN’s Alex […]

Christmas Eve could be packed with a tad more excitement for New York Jets fans, following the latest injury update on Aaron Rodgers. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback and four-time MVP is expected to be medically cleared to play ahead of the team’s Dec. 24 matchup against the Washington Commanders, according to TMZ Sports. Rodgers suffered […]

Winning the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament is another accolade for LeBron James to add to his legacy and a strong statement for Anthony Davis amid the public’s constant second-guessing. But for the players on the back of the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench, Saturday’s win over the Indiana Pacers is truly life-changing. “2-ways were like […]

Could it be deja vu for Chicago Bears fans? The team is headed towards a losing season and last-place finish in the NFC North for the second consecutive year but is still somehow inspiring a fair amount of optimism for the future. A much-improved defense and the Carolina Panthers’ fortuitous draft selection could convince fans […]

The Denver Broncos bounced back from an uneven effort against the Houston Texans in Week 13 and rolled right over the Los Angeles Chargers, 24-17, on Sunday afternoon. But a health scare prevented the team from fully enjoying the road victory. Broncos right guard Quinn Meinerz left the game early and was ultimately taken to […]

What a difference a week makes. After taking the high road following the Kansas City Chiefs’ controversial upset loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 13 (an apparent pass interference penalty was not called), star quarterback Patrick Mahomes blasted the officiating this past Sunday after his team fell to the Buffalo Bills. With questions […]

Thee Indiana Pacers are exactly the type of team that Adam Silver probably envisioned when drawing up the NBA In-Season Tournament. A young, exciting group who can benefit tremendously by gaining more national exposure. Tyrese Haliburton’s father, however, is going one step further. He believes the NBA Cup is Indy’s destiny. “That belongs to the […]

The Indiana Pacers have a bright future, with a potential All-NBA star leading a tantalizing young core that is already leading the league in points scored. But they are not winning a championship in June of 2024. Dues have to be paid, tough lessons must be learned and the defense will need to be honed […]

Despite all of their recent faults, the Los Angeles Angels desperately tried to prevent this day from happening. The organization assumed the role of buyers ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and when that did not work, attempted to accelerate the development of some of its top prospects in order to convince Shohei Ohtani that […]

After all the rampant speculation and plane-tracking, Shohei Ohtani is signing with the team many believed he would choose all along. The Los Angeles Dodgers are indeed the winners of the most highly anticipated superstar sweepstakes in MLB history, but boy did it cost them a pretty penny. The entire baseball world is exploding in […]

The Indianapolis Colts are undoubtedly one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2023-24 season, but they have now reached the point where anything less than a postseason berth is going to feel like a disappointment to their legions of fans. Although no team should be completely overlooked, the schedule is manageable these next four […]

Who says Bill Belichick doesn’t know how to have fun? Although he often keeps things short, sweet and football-related, New England Patriots fans are well-aware of the legendary head coach’s sense of humor. His dead pan delivery and impressive wit has already produced its fair share of chuckles this year, but on Saturday he showed […]

The best coming-of-age stories are full of hardship and challenges. How would we regard the “The Karate Kid” if Daniel LaRusso defeated Bobby or Dutch in the finals of the All-Valley Tournament instead of Cobra Kai alpha Johnny Lawrence? Iron sharpens iron. This cliche is extremely relevant to Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton. The […]

The Atlanta Braves are hoping they just acquired some valuable roster depth after completing a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos is sending back former first-round pick Evan White and left-handed pitcher Tyler Thomas. The crux […]

For many Pittsburgh Steelers fans, Thursday night’s embarrassing home loss to the New England Patriots signified that the franchise might no longer be a bastion of consistency. Yes, they are 7-6 and right outside the playoff picture, but the last two weeks have been horrifying and not something people are accustomed to seeing from this […]

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is returning just in time for a critical NFC East battle with the Dallas Cowboys. After missing the last three games with a forearm injury, the fan favorite is off the injury report ahead of Sunday Night Football, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Goedert actually beat the expected timetable […]

The Indiana Pacers are hungry for a title, regardless of when it is awarded. Despite beating the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks in consecutive games, they enter the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship against the Los Angeles Lakers as clear underdogs. That label will only be reinforced following the latest injury update. Pacers head coach Rick […]

As history shows us, winning is not a cure-all for internal turmoil, but losing can force any alleged tension right up to the surface. The result is a bad optics tsunami, especially for a team in a major market like the New York Giants. Back-to-back victories over the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots have […]

It will be a bittersweet Sunday afternoon of football for the Houston Texans (7-5) in Week 14. They enter their matchup against the New York Jets currently as an AFC playoff team but do so knowing that rookie wide receiver Tank Dell is done for the rest of the season. That heartbreaking news, which came […]

Given the mystery surrounding the MLB free agency status of Shohei Ohtani, it is only fitting that the possible climax of this narrative arrives via a private jet. Thousands of fans are tracking an airplane they believe is transporting the Japanese superstar from California to Toronto, per “Jeff” Veillette. Following rampant rumors linking Ohtani to […]

Is the war between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf really over? Despite both leagues reaching a framework agreement to merge in June, which they have until Dec. 31 to finalize, they are still very much in competition over the most coveted golfers in the world. LIV just snatched another one away from their supposed […]

LeBron James has definitely experienced some low lights on the big stage, but he has also captivated fans with some masterful big-game efforts. His Los Angeles Lakers teammate, D’Angelo Russell, cannot understand how the 38-year-old and four-time champion continues to level up when the stakes are higher. The dominance James displayed in the NBA In-Season […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers sent a strong message to all the people who doubt the significance of the NBA In-Season Tournament, as they obliterated the New Orleans Pelicans in their semifinals matchup. James could not be stopped, including from behind the 3-point line, and tallied 30 points, eight assists and five rebounds […]

The stage is set for what should be a people-pleasing final showdown of the NBA In-Season Tournament. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are delivering plenty of star power and national prominence in the Western Conference, while a potentially emerging power in the Indiana Pacers represent the East. Though, this underdog cannot properly be […]

Formerly one of the most difficult places to play in, Acrisure Stadium (Heinz Field) has become a house of horrors for the home-team Pittsburgh Steelers after consecutive losses to two of the worst teams the NFL currently has to offer. Their underwhelming effort against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football has brought this […]

Following reports that New York Mets owner Steve Cohen flew to Japan to meet with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the team is indeed making another MLB free agency signing. It is not the one that has fans salivating, but it centers around a former All-Star pitcher. New York is agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract […]

At 38 years of age, LeBron James has achieved plenty of firsts lately. Now, he is looking to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the inaugural NBA Cup. But doing so might require him to remind everyone that he is capable of getting hot from 3-point land, despite his modest 34.5 career percentage. James is […]

It has been a brutal five days for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as injuries and continued poor offensive play are threatening to jeopardize their once promising postseason prospects. Those same troubles are at full force in the team’s Thursday Night Football game against the New England Patriots. Key linebacker Alex Highsmith sustained a neck injury and […]

Although it has been well over a decade since the New York Yankees won a championship, the organization still conducts itself in the same buttoned-up manner that it did during the glory days of the George Steinbrenner era. Though, some traditions overstay their welcome and could even have a counterproductive effect. A former Yankees player […]

The Milwaukee Bucks knew they were going to have their hands full against the Indiana Pacers’ dynamic offense in semifinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. No team scores more points. Therefore, the Milwaukee Bucks have to showcase their own supreme abilities in order to ward off an upset. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard did what […]

After weeks of speculation, Juan Soto is now a member of the New York Yankees. There is belief that this durable star can reinvigorate the franchise and fan base for at least for 2024. Despite there not being as much optimism surrounding the trade in Petco Park, this is obviously a monumental moment for the […]

The semifinals are set for the NBA In-Season Tournament, with the last two teams punching their ticket to Las Vegas on Tuesday night. While the Milwaukee Bucks were finishing up their dismantling of the New York Knicks, Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson chimed in with an idea for how he thinks the league can improve […]

With USC football due to wrap up a painfully disappointing season (7-5) after they face off against No. 16 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27, fans would be wise to look back to the glory days. Former star running back Reggie Bush is giving them an opportunity to do just that after being […]

Although there are definite exceptions, a team does not usually play up to its full capabilities in the postseason if its starting quarterback is injured. The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl under those set of circumstances before, but they will surely need a healthy Jalen Hurts to hoist their second Lombardi Trophy in February. […]

The New York Yankees made their first newsworthy move of the offseason on Tuesday, acquiring Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox. Adding a left-handed hitting outfielder could be a message to fans that a Juan Soto trade is no longer on the table, but that is not the case. Yes Network analyst Jack Curry […]

With Michigan football expected to be rocked with sanctions when the NCAA officially concludes its investigation into an alleged cheating scandal, it feels like it is a question of not if head coach Jim Harbaugh will be leaving, but rather where he will end up going. ESPN host Mike Greenberg might have indirectly provided an […]

The Boston Red Sox are making a rare trade with their hated rival. The New York Yankees are acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo in exchange for pitchers Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. A potential deal between the Red Sox and Yankees had previously been reported, but it is still […]

Jackson State football does not currently have a stronghold on the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) the way it did while Deion Sanders was at the helm, but it still enjoyed another winning season and finished near the top of the league standings under first-year head coach T.C. Taylor. Though, there is a reality in which […]

There is a lot of pressure on the Chicago White Sox to dramatically alter their trajectory and culture in MLB free agency this winter. Fans’ expectations are low after the way the last couple seasons have shaped out, and this latest signing is not going to immediately win them over. Though, it could offer some […]