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The New York Yankees are thinking big for 2024 and beyond. Following a 2023 campaign replete with disappointment and frustration, general manager Brian Cashman is clearly intent on launching the team back into prominence. Juan Soto is a massive upgrade in the lineup and Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be the second ace the starting pitching rotation […]

The Los Angeles Chargers (5-9) sunk to rock bottom in Week 15’s edition of Thursday Night Football, as they were utterly outclassed by the 6-8 Las Vegas Raiders, 63-21. Brandon Staley’s squad did not take care of the football in the first half, but the defense was specifically exposed. Despite boasting plenty of All-Pro talent, […]

Over the last few days, the Las Vegas Raiders have truly embodied the famous words of the late great Jim McKay- “the  thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat.” After losing an offensively inept contest, 3-0, to the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday, Vegas trounced the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football. Quarterback Aidan […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have broken countless hearts after losing so many games at the end in agonizing fashion. Thursday night, however, they plunged the dagger into their fans right from the start. Although the Chargers are without Justin Herbert (placed on Injured Reserve), they still managed to wildly underachieve. Actually, that is an understatement. […]

The San Francisco Giants were not outbid by the Los Angeles Dodgers for Shohei Ohtani. They were simply passed over. A stagnating baseball product does not measure up to the decadelong tradition of excellence that currently owns the second and third-place finishers for National League MVP. There have been other theories as to why baseball’s […]

How a team responds to adversity can say a lot about a head coach. The Los Angeles Chargers entered their Thursday night Football matchup versus the Las Vegas Raiders in full desperation mode. With Justin Herbert sidelined for the remainder of the season and playoff chances slim, LA should have barged into Allegiant Stadium with […]

From swiftly cleaning out his Los Angeles Angels’ locker to keeping his MLB free agency movements under wraps, new Los Angles Dodgers acquisition Shohei Ohtani can be perceived as a bit of an enigma. The Japanese star’s inclination to handle his business in private is understandable, but many have been left perplexed by the nature […]

On Thursday, Shohei Ohtani lauded the Los Angeles Dodgers for their winning vision. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman is quickly validating that faith by agreeing to a big trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Dodgers will also receive outfielder Manuel Margot and send […]

Shohei Ohtani was surely seeing dollar signs going into MLB free agency this year, but he also has clear individual and team goals that are driving him forward in the next chapter or chapters of his unprecedented career. The Los Angeles Dodgers apparently align with those ambitions. “I can’t wait to join the Dodgers,” Ohtani […]

The Texas Rangers’ aggressive approach in MLB free agency over the last couple years resulted in the franchise’s first World Series championship in 2023. Their half-billion investment on a middle infield (Corey Seager and Marcus Semien) is well-documented by now, but the organization was especially dependent on the open market to assemble a formidable pitching […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is probably getting tired of answering questions about the conduct of Draymond Green. Though, he sounds even more exasperated about being forced to coach around his forced absences during games. Green was ejected in the third quarter after hitting Phoenix Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic in the face (says it […]

The Phoenix Suns were pushed to the limit in a wild game against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night, and center Jusuf Nurkic was pushed to his own personal limits after an incident involving Draymond Green. The two men got tangled up before Green wildly flailed his arm and struck Nurkic in the face. The […]

Dak Prescott entered a crucial 2023-24 NFL season that was possibly going to have a major impact on his long-term future with the franchise. Postseason uncertainties still remain, but he has emphatically delivered through the Dallas Cowboys’ first 13 games. And now, the veteran quarterback is going to get paid. There are a few complications […]

Regardless of roster talent, the Pittsburgh Steelers carry an aura that few NFL franchises posses. The team inspires a level of confidence that sometimes even supersedes logic. Problems that ravage others are merely a momentary speed bump on the road to another winning season for the Black and Gold. Times are changing, though. When an […]

It has been said ad nauseam, but the Dallas Mavericks cannot survive a deep Western Conference without the supporting cast delivering in key moments. Although Luka Doncic executed another masterful performance Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, Dante Exum and Tim Hardaway Jr. were instrumental to the Mavs earning a 127-125 home victory. Exum […]

The Boston Red Sox may not have been in on Shohei ohtani, but they are adding one of his former teammates. Right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell is agreeing to a one-year contract for $1 million, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He appeared in one game for the Los Angeles Angels in 2021 and spent the last two […]

The Phoenix Suns’ mediocre 12-10 record could be startling to some, but this team is not too concerned about its December standing. Although a surge will eventually be necessary, every move they make is predicated on reaching the NBA Finals. That big-picture goal has caused the organization to exercise extreme caution with Bradley Beal. The […]

The San Francisco Giants have finally secured a high-level free agent, signing KBO League MVP (South Korea) Jung Hoo Lee to a big contract Tuesday. The move ends their ongoing pursuit of offensive star power, while also disrupting the offseason plans of several other teams. They now turn to an intriguing alternative in the form […]

It is an understatement to call Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley a “character.” NBA fans know his outspoken personality and colorful antics well by now. Although he is undoubtedly one of the most polarizing players in the league, the 35-year-old is unabashedly himself. Beverley showed as much on Monday following a Sixers’ win. Philly cruised […]

The sports culture of Washington, D.C. gets overlooked for obvious reasons, but it is an important aspect of the city’s identity. Hence, the impending departure of both the Wizards and Capitals is going to cut deep for many residents and fans. “It’s happening. The Caps and the Wizards are expected to leave D.C. for Northern […]

Injuries sustained in Week 14, regardless of severity, will hit differently among fans. Every game is crucial in what is largely a crowded NFL, meaning that the absence of a key player can significantly impact a team’s postseason outlook. This past Sunday’s list of afflictions, which is unfortunately headlined by Justin Jefferson, Justin Herbert and […]

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 […]