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Memphis Grizzlies fans have weathered a storm of adversity and terrible optics for the last several months already, but things are only going to get harder following a devastating injury development. Center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending knee surgery and will miss the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign. This comes after he was sidelined for […]

For any underdogs who fight hard enough to earn an unlikely Game 7, the past ceases to matter. Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Corbin Carroll is erasing his National League Championship Series’ struggles from fans’ memories with a supremely clutch showing in Game 7 versus the Philadelphia Phillies. In what might be the rowdiest and most deafening […]

Last season, Nikola Jokic solidified himself as one of the top 10 centers in NBA history. He effectively eradicated the “regular season MVP” narrative that latched onto him the past couple of years, leading the Denver Nuggets to their first championship in franchise history. Although Jokic’s legacy is no longer in question, he can still […]

After all of the hype and prophesying, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is just a day away from making the most highly-anticipated NBA debut since LeBron James. The Frost Bank Center will be overflowing with excitement Wednesday night, as the French center resuscitates a fan base that was aimlessly searching for its new franchise […]

Going into last season, few pegged the Philadelphia Eagles as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. This year, general manager Howie Roseman is not going to be satisfied with anything less than the Lombardi Trophy. His moves reflect that exact mindset, including Monday’s trade with the Tennessee Titans for former All-Pro safety Kevin Byard. A Week […]

There are a myriad of questions surrounding the Dallas Mavericks going into the 2023-24 NBA season. The most immediate one, however, concerns the playing status of their best player, Luka Doncic. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd still does not have a conclusive answer, despite the Slovenian superstar practicing on Monday. But he did offer some […]

This is a crucial upcoming NBA season for Jayson Tatum. Many believe he underachieved last postseason with the Boston Celtics, succumbing to turnover problems and struggling from 3-point range against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. But there are plenty of people who appreciate what the 25-year-old has already accomplished, including an NFL […]

It is downright devastating to envision something that doesn’t come to fruition. Take George and Lenny from “Of Mice and Men,” for example. Those poor guys just wanted their own rabbit farm. Although things should work out better for the Miami Heat, the team is still processing the gut-punch of not having Damian Lillard on […]

The NBA is considered to be dictated by its players more than any other major American sports league. Organizations bend to the will of a superstar on many occasions, so much that many fans thought it had become a big problem. That notion was greatly challenged through the Milwaukee Bucks’ massive trade for Damian Lillard. […]

Arguably the best rivalry of the 2023 MLB season concludes in epic fashion Monday night, when the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers square off for Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Such an occasion usually means all hands on deck, but a potential decision might significantly hamper manager Dusty Baker. Astros reliever Bryan […]

The Kansas City Chiefs (6-1) ended Week 7 all alone atop the AFC standings, following their 31-17 home victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Travis Kelce is a big reason why, recording 12 receptions for 179 yards and a touchdown. With Taylor Swift watching, the elite tight end once again delivered. ESPN went […]

There are great teams, interesting teams and interesting teams you expect to become great. The Oklahoma City Thunder are still a ways off from reaching that ultimate phase, but they can send a strong message to the Western Conference that their time is coming with an impressive 2023-24 NBA season. Their future is a bright […]

It has been a rough week for Michigan football, to say the least, with more likely to come before the NCAA concludes its investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme. Until any additional findings are presented, public opinion will continue to rain down upon the No. 2 ranked team in the country. That includes their head […]

Following the Philadelphia Eagles’ upset loss to the New York Jets in Week 6, they are making quite the move heading into Sunday’s clash with the Miami Dolphins. Just days after signing Julio Jones to the practice squad, the team is elevating him to the NFL roster, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The five-time All-Pro […]

For months, the Los Angeles Clippers have been adamant that Terance Mann is a part of their immediate future, refusing to include him in a potential James Harden trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. The natural conclusion to draw is that they intend to make a long-term commitment to the 27-year-old role player. Well, you know […]

The Tennessee Titans have competed in every game this season except for a blowout loss versus the Cleveland Browns in Week 3, but they sit in last place in the AFC South at 2-4. This is a results-oriented business, and a scrappy effort is not enough to win over ownership and fans. Although Tennessee has […]

The division-leading Miami Dolphins (5-1) are heading into a huge road matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday night and will need all the manpower they can handle. A returning player could be an underrated difference-maker in the highly-anticipated contest. Miami is activating running back Jeff Wilson Jr. from the Injured Reserve, according to ESPN’s Adam […]

After a colossally disappointing 2023 campaign, the San Diego Padres may no longer have the luxury of upgrading their roster in the offseason. In fact, they could be cutting costs and trading one of their top assets in Juan Soto. The organization is still expected to contend for a championship, however, and therefore might need […]

There was no need for any additional drama in a pivotal Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, but the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers provided it anyways. A bench-clearing brawl ensued in the bottom of the eighth inning of what finished as an absolute classic. Astros righty Bryan Abreu hit Rangers slugger Adolis […]

Failure and humiliation can be strong motivators for success. Or, they can completely demoralize a team to the point where it never fully recovers. The Dallas Mavericks are at this exact crossroads going into the 2023-24 NBA campaign, but they have done plenty during the offseason to ensure that they fall under the former category […]

Michigan is currently being rocked by an NCAA investigation into an alleged sign-stealing operation, but apparently many Big Ten Conference programs were well-aware of what was taking place, including hated foe, Ohio State football. Buckeyes’ staffers reportedly became keen to the illegal scouting in question and made adjustments ahead of the Nov. 26, 2022 home […]

The optics are looking even worse for Michigan football. Connor Stalions, a Wolverines analyst who is considered the main culprit in an alleged sign-stealing scandal, has been suspended with pay, per ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. This decision will remain in effect until the NCAA wraps up its investigation. Although there is a long way to go […]

As absurd as it may sound given their 1-5 record, the New York Giants might actually be heading into Sunday with some momentum. They pushed the Buffalo Bills to the brink on the road in prime time (it ended in some controversy) in Week 6 and now are gearing up for a crucial divisional matchup […]

The Boston Red Sox are shooting their shot with nearly every available big name in their ongoing front-office search but continue to be rejected. Their ambition knows no bounds as they attempted to persuade former Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng to come in for an interview. By now, you can probably guess what she […]

The Cleveland Browns (3-2) have been a defensive-oriented team all season long, but they have been especially reliant on that part of their identity since Deshaun Watson suffered a shoulder injury. Though, fans might see the return of the former Pro Bowl quarterback this Sunday following an incredibly encouraging practice update. “QB Deshaun Watson took […]

It has been four-and-a-half months since a framework outlining a merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf was agreed upon, but there are still plenty of matters to iron out before such a massive undertaking becomes official. One of those uncertainties is Greg Norman. The rebel and PGA nemesis sparked a golf revolution when […]

Bronny James’ road to recovery is still ongoing, but the highly-touted prospect still made sure to represent USC basketball on Thursday night. Fans were ecstatic to see him present for the program’s Trojan HoopLA tip-off event. James fed off the energy and could not just sit idly by while his teammates enjoyed all the fun. […]

Colorado football has fallen on hard times, with more adversity to come in the form of a road meeting with No. 25 UCLA next Saturday. Head coach Deion Sanders must take the bye week to drastically change the team’s defensive approach, though that does not solely refer to on-field preparation. There is also plenty of […]

Another week of Jacksonville Jaguars football, another not so pretty win. That hardly matters in the grand scheme of things, though, as quarterback Trevor Lawrence battled through a knee injury to help the team finally edge out the New Orleans Saints, 31-24 on Thursday night. Sure, the Jags (5-2) were handed a major break late […]

Thursday Night Football ended in utter despair for the New Orleans Saints (3-4), specifically tight end Foster Moreau. The cancer survivor, who made a remarkably expedient comeback after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in March, dropped a surefire game-tying touchdown pass late versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Quarterback Derek Carr could not link up with Chris […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks found solace in Chase Field and Brandon Pfaadt, as they were finally able to shut down the Philadelphia Phillies’ overwhelming offense on Thursday. Although Rob Thomson’s ballclub fell in walk-off fashion, 2-1, its pitching remains dominant as ever. Though, a young hurler with no MLB playoffs experience is being entrusted to reclaim […]

No team wants to be mired in controversy right before the start of a new season, particularly one that has clear championship aspirations and is led by a first-year head coach. The Milwaukee Bucks are drawing that exact type of unwanted publicity following Terry Stotts’ stunning decision to resign from his assistant coaching duties. Fans […]

The Texas Rangers need all the support they can get to overpower the incredibly gritty and talented Houston Astros. Fortunately, two Dallas Mavericks greats are doing their part on that front. Current superstar Luka Doncic and franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki are present for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, ensuring that the Mavs […]

Whether or not the Arizona Diamondbacks can come back to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series, Ketel Marte is leaving his mark in October. The second baseman kept his team’s improbable World Series dream alive in thrilling fashion on Thursday. Marte smacked a base hit to center field to give Arizona […]

The San Francisco Giants have a long to-do list this offseason, starting with finding a new manger. However, the allure of Japanese starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is so strong that the organization decided to put that important task on hold for the time being. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi made the long trip to […]

The Chicago Bears were not exactly expected to do big things in the 2023-24 season, but significant improvement was a plausible goal for the organization and its fans to have. A 1-5 record and last-place standing in the NFC North effectively erases those aspirations. This rebuild seems far from over. With that being said, the […]

The Houston Astros earned a big win in Game 3 of the American League Championship series Wednesday night, but manager Dusty Baker is not resting on his laurels in Thursday’s matchup with the Texas Rangers. Fans can expect to see a big change at the top of the reigning World Series champions’ lineup. Michael Brantley […]

There are certain teams and fan bases that you have to be extremely careful around. Saying anything even remotely critical about them will instantly become bulletin material for the players and adrenaline for their rabid supporters. One must be doubly cautious when talking about the Philadelphia Phillies crowd. Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly learned […]

After an active NBA offseason, there are probably more competitive teams and viable championship contenders than there have been in many years. That fact alone already does not bode well for the Philadelphia 76ers, but a drama-filled couple months should only add to Sixers fans’ distress. The talent is there, to be sure. Joel Embiid […]