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On Halloween Eve, the Las Vegas Raiders gave their fans quite the fright in their 26-14 loss to the Detroit Lions. The offensive line might as well have been dressed up as Lions players, considering the ease in which the defense mowed through. Though, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was responsible for plenty of jump scares in […]

The Tennessee Titans are not ready to look for a new king. Derrick Henry is unlikely to be traded ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline after restructuring his contract. “I don’t think it’s going to happen,” a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Henry is now owed just $5.5 million, which incentivizes management to hold onto […]

Nothing comes easy for USC football these days. What should have been a routine drubbing of California was instead a 50-49 shootout that the Trojans barely survived this past Saturday. The game featured superb performances, little defense, late-game thrills and an incredibly outlandish officiating blunder. This Golden State showdown had everything but actual high stakes […]

The Chicago Bears’ prime-time meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday night did not go as fans hoped, but it was definitely not surprising. Quarterback woes continue to plague this team, as the Tyson Bagent hype train veered off the track before it gained any real headway. But that doesn’t mean the coaching staff is […]

Pitching depth and creativity are key traits of most World Series teams. Managers are not rolling out aces or even regular starters every game anymore. Times have changed, as evidenced by the Game 4 pitching decisions made by both the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Several hours before Game 3 even gets underway in Phoenix […]

The Denver Broncos are in last place in their division, allowed 70 points in a game this year and have been entangled in trade rumors since the offseason. So, they must be sellers ahead of the NFL’s Oct. 31 deadline, right? One momentous, drought-ending win might have just drastically changed the organization’s plans. “We’re not […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ reign atop the AFC North did not last long, as they struggled in a home loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Injuries to defensive star Minkah Fitzpatrick and quarterback Kenny Pickett had the team drawing dead for most of the afternoon. The latest updates on those players portends a lot more adversity to […]

Well, that was quick. After restoring a glimmer of hope among fans, the New England Patriots resumed their descent into despair with a 31-17 road loss to the Miami Dolphins this past Sunday afternoon. Bill Belichick, however, was not focusing solely on the outcome of the game when speaking to WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show […]

Over the course of a legendary career, there are bound to be at least a few unusual occurrences. Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers battled the Sacramento Kings on the road, exactly 20 years since LeBron James made his NBA debut in the same city with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He marveled at the serendipity, which was […]

Rookie Victor Wembanyama and the young San Antonio Spurs (1-2) learned some harsh lessons after enduring a 40-point shellacking at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. In case the message didn’t sink in on the court, however, head coach Gregg Popovich addressed what his team must do to avoid further anguish. […]

There are many attributes that will define LeBron James’ basketball greatness when generations of fans thoroughly examine his career, but the one that currently stands out above all is his longevity. Although it came in a loss, the Los Angeles Lakers star made some impressive history Sunday on the road against the Sacramento Kings. James […]

One of the best stories in college sports this year might have just met its abrupt end. Oklahoma football, who quickly and admirably recovered from the chaos left by Lincoln Riley’s stunning departure, are in grave danger of tumbling down the rankings after a historic, 38-33 upset loss to Kansas. As fans tend to their […]

The Golden State Warriors (1-1) earned an impressive victory over the Sacramento Kings Friday night, but it might come at a slight cost. In addition to Steph Curry, a valued role player is in doubt for Sunday’s road matchup with the Houston Rockets. Jonathan Kuminga is questionable for the third game of the season with […]

Over the last couple years, the Tennessee Titans have appeared to be torn between clinging to their current core (Kevin Byard trade not withstanding) or completely rebuilding their roster. That indecision is mirrored by the approach they are taking with their quarterbacks in Week 8. With Ryan Tannehill dealing with an ankle injury, rookie Will […]

Certain franchises do not have the luxury of strictly abiding by basketball logic or financial principles. A losing culture is so deeply embedded into their foundation that every decision requires extremely careful consideration. What might be a calculated gamble for top-flight teams could be an impetus for total disaster at an ill-equipped organization. Confusingly, the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Khris Middleton for Sunday’s home game versus the Atlanta Hawks, but there is no need to sound the alarms. This is all part of the team’s plan. That’s right, load management is in full effect at the Fiserv Forum. “It is right knee injury management on the back-to-back,” the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have their man for Sunday. Quarterback Brock Purdy officially cleared concussion protocol as expected and will start against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Although things were trending this way after Friday’s practice, it is still surprising to see Purdy exit protocol in quick […]

The Green Bay Packers (2-4) are reeling right now and could definitely use a positive injury update regarding one of their best defensive players, Jaire Alexander. The Second-Team All-Pro cornerback is a game-time decision but is hopeful he can suit up Sunday versus the Minnesota Vikings (3-4). Fans did, however, get some concrete information out […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been engaged in two scoring fests to start the 2023-24 NBA season, which is what fans and pundits were concerned about all summer. But the Mavs are 2-0 because of something else the basketball world has known about for a while– the greatness of Luka Doncic. Doncic emphatically took over late […]

San Francisco 49ers fans might have some mixed feelings about the latest injury update on quarterback Brock Purdy. His presence for a huge Sunday showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals is coveted, of course, but concussion concerns complicate matters. “Kyle Shanahan said Brock Purdy was full go in practice today, is on track to pass the […]

The San Francisco Giants are already making big moves in their organization, and they will need to follow it up with a productive offseason. Aside from an anomalous 107-win season in 2021, the franchise has stagnated for the last half-decade. After missing out on a couple superstars last year, the front office could be extra […]

When Detroit Lions defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson returns to action, he could have a different name on the back of his uniform. The veteran revealed that he is taking the necessary steps to legally change his name to Ceedy Duce, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. Fans have seen this before, as more athletes have […]

Let’s try this again. After his apology attempt went awry earlier in October, former All-Pro Steve Smith Sr. officially extended an olive branch to Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy on The Pat McAfee Show. “I love breaking down Wrs and what I said about Jerry Jeudy wasn’t the best way to say it,” he […]

The NFL is placing Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross on the Commissioner Exempt List following his arrest for misdemeanor domestic battery and misdemeanor property damage early in the week, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Ross attended practice after posting his $2,500 bail but will miss Sunday’s road game versus the Denver Broncos. He […]

In life, there is sometimes the natural inclination, or even obligation, to hold someone or something to a higher standard than is deserved. After two decades of shared basketball excellence, it is easy to extol the LeBron James-Kevin Durant rivalry as one of the best in recent NBA history. But have fans conflated their individual […]

Athletes find any source of motivation or bulletin board material they can in order to will themselves through seemingly insurmountable adversity. While there were many people who doubted the Arizona Diamondbacks’ National League Championship Series’ chances, it might have been an opponent who motivated Geraldo Perdomo most of all. The All-Star shortstop did not take […]

It is getting harder each week for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans to stay positive, as they suffered their third-straight loss on Thursday night versus the Buffalo Bills, 24-18. But the team did provide some upside for fantasy football managers, including those who remained faithful to Rachaad White. The second-year running back tallied only nine carries […]

The Los Angeles Lakers nearly sent their fans into early-season panic mode Thursday night, struggling against the undermanned Phoenix Suns at home for much of the game. Their stars gave them the boost they needed, though. Anthony Davis’ dominance (30 points and 12 rebounds) and LeBron James’ late-game heroics clinched the 100-95 victory and ignited […]

A home win against a pedestrian Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad was not going to be enough evidence alone to convince fans that the Buffalo Bills are back on track. Though, a fluid offensive attack that saw Josh Allen thrive and Dalton Kincaid and Khalil Shakir have breakout performances might be enough to win over some […]

Stephen A. Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo are two of the loudest and most well-known sports personalities on television today. They debate each other on ESPN’s First Take every Wednesday, but the rivalry does not always stop there. Smith is making sure to really dig into Russo for backing out of his Arizona Diamondbacks’ […]

Whenever a big fish rose to the surface of the MLB pond, the New York Yankees would immediately be there with bait and fishing pole in hand. Things have changed a bit, however. Despite still being among the highest payrolls in baseball, there is no longer a guarantee they will be all-in for the latest […]

The Chicago Bears might be in last place at 2-5, but they are heading into Week 8 with a burst of rejuvenation following a triumphant debut for undrafted quarterback Tyson Bagent last Sunday. With Justin Fields sidelined (dislocated thumb), the former Division II star stepped into the starting role and emerged victorious, 30-12, over the […]

Miami Dolphins star cornerback Jalen Ramsey is vehemently denying a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter that concerns his Week 8 availability. The senior NFL insider reported that the team is preparing for the former All-Pro to return this Sunday versus the New England Patriots, but Ramsey is claiming to have no idea of said plans, […]

Every few days, it seems like a new story comes out about a team trying to overcome Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing scheme. Though, TCU football might have the juiciest one of all. And it directly came into play in their Fiesta Bowl clash in the 2022 College Football Playoff. The Horned Frogs, like many Big Ten […]

While Philadelphia Phillies fans still try to process the team’s shocking elimination at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is looking towards another crucial MLB offseason. He addressed the free agency status of Aaron Nola as well as the contract situation of fellow ace Zack Wheeler. Though, he also […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were obviously elated to clinch their first National League Pennant since 2001, but they also took great pride in “ending the career” of one of their most outspoken doubters- Chris “Mad Dog” Russo. The legendary sports radio and television personality infamously promised he would retire if the Snakes defeated the supremely talented […]

With Halloween appropriately about a week away, the Arizona Diamondbacks proved that they are the team that just won’t die. No matter what you do to them or who you send after them, they somehow survive. The Snakes provided the Philadelphia Phillies with their own personal horror flick Tuesday night, as they shockingly won Game […]

Colorado football is in need of a feel-good moment right now, and since that might not be coming on the field for the next couple weeks, it is important for the players to be in high spirits off of it. Tuesday’s NBA season opener gave two of the team’s stars that chance. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders […]

The massive main event scheduled for UFC 295 on Nov. 11 has been cancelled. Heavyweight champion Jon Jones suffered a pectoral injury while wrestling and is forced to drop out of the bout versus Stipe Miocic, per ESPN MMA. Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich will battle it out for the interim title, with Miocic being […]