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If the Chicago Cubs (81-62) face the San Diego Padres (78-65) in the National League Wild Card Series, which has long been the matchup penciled in, they will need a plethora of reliable arms to combat the Friars’ elite bullpen. Unfortunately, that may not be a luxury this team has come October. The Cubbies’ pitching […]

The Chicago Bears are focused on starting their 2025-26 campaign with a bang, as they welcome in the Minnesota Vikings for a much-anticipated edition of Monday Night Football. Though, before head coach Ben Johnson, quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the squad prepares to finally usher in an era of change in the Windy […]

Once Tennessee Titans fans found out that head coach Brian Callahan did not know securing a ball with your elbow in bounds was enough to constitute a legal catch, his credibility with the majority of the fan base was lost. Admitting such a mistake, which had a potentially significant effect on Sunday’s 20-12 loss versus […]

The Rich Rodriguez era: Part II is off to a shaky start after West Virginia’s 17-10 loss to Ohio this past Saturday, and more trouble could be on the horizon following the latest injury news. Mountaineers star running back Jahiem White is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign with a knee injury […]

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have a roster that can pose a threat in the Western Conference. They affirmed their commitment to Luka Doncic in the form of a $165 million contract extension, finally concluded their center search after signing Deandre Ayton and added defensive spark plug Marcus Smart. While there are plenty of […]

When a rookie quarterback battles a top-notch defense in his first NFL regular season game, he needs his head coach to have his back and put him in position to succeed as much as possible. Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan missed an opportunity to do just that for Cam Ward and his team in […]

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is not content after constructing a roster that pounded on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. He made a strong effort to acquire star edge rusher Micah Parsons before the new campaign and then signed three-time Pro Bowler defensive end Za’Darius Smith after the team earned a […]

The New York Jets emanated a level of excitement and offensive efficiency that fans had not witnessed in some time. Under new head coach Aaron Glenn, the team looked unrecognizable for most of its season-opening showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. When it was all said and done, however, and the Gang Green left MetLife Stadium […]

Michigan can survive a potential road loss versus No. 18 Oklahoma, but it may incur long-term damage after an injury-filled night in Norman. The offensive line incurred a particularly tough blow before halftime, as left guard Giovanni El-Hadi sustained an ankle injury and was ultimately ruled out for the rest of the game, per On3’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cam Heyward beat the clock and agree to a revised contract ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the New York Jets, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The four-time First-Team All-Pro defensive tackle can earn up to $18 million during the 2025-26 campaign after the organization decided to add $3 million worth […]

The Green Bay Packers will usher in the Micah Parsons era in Sunday’s big season opener against the Detroit Lions. The two-time First-Team All-Pro will be somewhat limited due to his back injury, but he will still take the field for his new squad. When he is unleashed at full force, the cheeseheads will have […]

The Savannah Bananas aim to entertain, first and foremost. They have achieved massive success over the last few years by understanding exactly what they are and what their audience wants from baseball’s version of a variety show. Late in Friday’s 3-2 win over The Firefighters, the ballclub delivered on its promise to make the sport […]

The positive energy hovering above the San Francisco 49ers grew a bit weaker when star running back Christian McCaffrey landed on the injury report with a calf issue. He downplayed the situation and put the focus on Sunday’s season opener versus the Seattle Seahawks, but fans remain dubious. Well, the team made a couple of […]

The Chicago Bears received more hype than they deserved last season, by myself included, but they still woefully underachieved. Forget the playoffs. At minimum, this franchise was supposed to march toward a promising direction. While there were some positive aspects, the 2024-25 NFL season was mostly characterized by coaching incompetence, a porous offensive line and […]

Carlos Alcaraz has enjoyed a truly meteoric rise. He won a match in his first-ever grand slam, a notable feat that not all generational talents can claim, and he has still yet to fall in the first round of a major. The 22-year-old has produced instant classics and electrified fans around the world with next-level […]

The San Antonio Spurs finally seem ready to make a big jump in the Western Conference standings after assembling an abundance of young talent over the last few years. One cannot account for injury misfortune, however. Rookie guard Dylan Harper, the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft, underwent surgery on Friday to repair […]

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith offered some hope that he could put an awful August behind him after going 3-for-5 with one RBI in Tuesday’s game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Unfortunately, however, the three-time All-Star did not get the chance to build on his big outing. He took a foul ball off the hand […]

Following a series sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates and an overall rough week in Chavez Ravine,  the Los Angeles Dodgers (78-62) could at least take satisfaction in knowing that their starting pitching rotation is healthy-ish. That may not be the case, though, based on the latest update for Friday’s game against the […]

Calais Campbell is back where it all started. Arizona Cardinals fans are bound to light up when the former second-round draft pick charges onto the field representing the franchise that selected him all the way back in 2008. He will experience more than just nostalgia in Sunday’s road matchup versus the New Orleans Saints, however. […]

What is supposed to be a season of hope for the New England Patriots is in danger of getting off to a turbulent start following the latest news. Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez will miss Sunday’s home game versus the Las Vegas Raiders with a hamstring injury, per ESPN NFL Nation reporter Mike Reiss. Making matters […]

Much of the focus has understandably been on the health of wide receiver Tyreek Hill, running back De’Von Achane and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but the Miami Dolphins’ offense also needs a dependable tight end on the field. Former Pro Bowl selection Darren Waller, who returned to the NFL after a year in retirement, suffered a […]

The Houston Astros (77-64) had a prime opportunity to build momentum and give themselves a comfortable cushion in the American League West standings, but they went just .500 during their 10-game homestand versus the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees. The inconsistent play would have been enough to keep fans busy, but […]

Although the Philadelphia Eagles pulled out a 24-20 victory versus the Dallas Cowboys in the first game of the 2025-26 NFL season, the team still has some lowlights to address. The Jalen Carter ejection, or spitgate as it will forever be known, will elicit many conversations on sports talk shows the next couple of days. […]

When Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter spit on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and promptly got himself ejected in the beginning of Thursday night’s game, many people (including this writer) criticized the player for crossing the line. Still, it was unclear what caused the vehement sign of disrespect. Well, NBC showed a video that […]

Michael Jordan is not often in the public eye these days, but his private jet has been getting some action this week. Three days after he watched his alma mater get thumped by TCU in Bill Belichick’s North Carolina head coaching debut, the global icon decided to attend Thursday night’s NFL season opener between the […]

NFL fans have been spitting on the Dallas Cowboys for weeks, but Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle took it one step farther. He literally did the act in Thursday’s season opener. Following an injury to Ben VanSumeren, which occurred on opening kickoff, things got chippy during a break in the action. Carter spit on Cowboys […]

The New England Patriots are in a weird spot entering the new season. They are still trying to find their footing in the Drake Maye era and are entering the first year under head coach Mike Vrabel, so fans will exercise some patience. That being said, a vastly improved roster and favorable schedule has many […]

The Philadelphia Phillies (81-59) are focused on cutting into the Milwaukee Brewers’ lead for first place in the National League standings, but they are also making sure to acknowledge a fellow Philly franchise on Thursday. Two-time MVP Bryce Harper wore Kelly green cleats in a 2-0 series-clinching win against the Brew Crew, via Talkin’ Baseball, […]

The Houston Astros (76-63) have a big September ahead, and although they usually find a way through tough times, they cannot afford to sleep-walk through the end of the regular season in a tricky American League West. Staying focused on the big picture will be harder to do if there are in-house distractions. Franchise-great Framber […]

Times have changed. There are certain things baseball players do now that was considered taboo even a decade ago. Admiring home runs falls under that category. While plenty of fans still take issue with the practice — bat flipping as well — this is now largely seen as gamesmanship within the industry. Pitchers still don’t […]

When the Los Angles Dodgers quickly responded to their series loss to the San Diego Padres with a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds last week, it felt like they would breeze through the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates and finally regain separation in the National League West. Instead, the defending World Series champions dropped two […]

Although fans are scared to be overly ambitious right now, the Seattle Mariners (73-66) are not merely hoping to make the playoffs this season. They assembled a roster they believe can win a pennant, especially in an American League rife with uncertainty and flaws. The M’s are not playing like a World Series contender, however. […]

Indiana Fever fans are desperate for clarity. They have listened to vague Caitlin Clark injury updates for two and a half months now. Since no concrete timeline was ever established, many were optimistic that the 2024 All-WNBA First-Team selection could return before the end of the regular season and help the squad enjoy a momentous […]

Because they reside in the NFC South, are coming off a stinging playoffs defeat and have yet another new offensive coordinator, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not immediately jump out as a Super Bowl contender heading into the 2025-26 NFL season. Their actions say otherwise, though. The organization continues to commit to its existing core […]

The Philadelphia Eagles pride themselves on their depth and ability to beat opponents in multiple ways, but they are simply not the same squad if AJ Brown is not on the field. Fortunately, fans will not have to ponder such a scenario in Week 1. The 2024-25 Super Bowl champions are leaving no doubt about […]

No team needed to flip the calendar to September more than the Cincinnati Reds (70-68). Despite losing eight out of their last 10 games in August, Terry Francona’s club entered the final month of the season with an opportunity to reset and regain momentum in the National League Wild Card race. Anguish seemed destined to […]

Misfortune is ingrained in the Los Angeles Chargers’ DNA. They have suffered one agonizing defeat after another over the last couple of decades, failing to break through on the big stage and fulfill their ample promise. Ownership brought in Jim Harbaugh to change the culture and build a team that can genuinely contend in the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the rebuilding New England Patriots in last year’s season opener and never fully recovered, falling one win short of the final AFC Wild Card berth. Fans came to the painful realization that their squad is no longer defensively strong enough to overcome its notoriously slow starts to the campaign. Cincy […]

When a person reaches a certain age in life, they may find it difficult to change what they order at a restaurant, let alone their place of employment. That is especially true if they have enjoyed an unprecedented amount of success with that organization. Sometimes, though, you just have to bet on yourself. Tom Brady […]