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With the MLB offseason officially underway, there are several tough decisions that organizations and players need to make, some in conjunction with one another. The Toronto Blue Jays and utility man Whit Merrifield are apparently on the same page when it comes to his mutual contract option. Though, what that means is not yet clear. […]

Since the Los Angeles Angels began to falter again this past summer, it seems as if the entire baseball world has prognosticated that the Los Angeles Dodgers will sign Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. With so much changing after the postseason, is that grand prophesy still expected to come to fruition this winter? MLB […]

When a team that is profoundly defined by its defensive identity loses a key linebacker, fans are naturally going to be concerned. The Pittsburgh Steelers must find a way to move forward without Cole Holcomb, who was carted off with a devastating injury in Thursday’s 20-16 win versus the Tennessee Titans. The latest update confirmed […]

Jerry Jones is at it again. The Dallas Cowboys owner is causing social media to explode following his latest comments. Jones appeared on the Dallas radio station, 105.3 The Fan, to speak on the Texas Rangers’ historic World Series championship victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Though, as he tends to do sometimes, the outspoken billionaire […]

When Victor Wembanyama struggled in his first NBA preseason game, San Antonio Spurs fans were prepared to be patient in his development process. Superstars are not born over night, as the cliche goes. No, it took all but five games for the French phenom to utterly dominate one of the favorites to win the championship […]

Since the bitter and humiliating end to last season, the Dallas Mavericks have eagerly been waiting for the opportunity to redeem themselves. Their skeptics are much less vocal after a 4-0 start to the 2023-24 campaign, but a win in their first NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Denver Nuggets would force fans everywhere to […]

Countless fans, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Fox television executives were all waiting for the Arizona Diamondbacks to fall during the 2023 MLB playoffs. With 84 regular season wins and a frighteningly thin pitching staff, this team was not supposed to be playing a meaningful baseball game in November. Despite losing the World Series in […]

The Orlando Magic escaped Salt Lake City with a victory, as Paolo Banchero drove strong to the basket for the game-winning layup with 14 seconds remaining on the clock. The 115-13 win over the Utah Jazz did not come without a cost, though. “Wendell Carter Jr. has suffered a fractured third metacarpal of his left […]

The drought has ended. Diontae Johnson caught his first touchdown in almost two years Thursday night to lift the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 20-16 victory. His long-awaited triumph elicited many reactions online, as people rejoiced with the wide receiver. “No one deserves this more than him,” Emily Giangreco posted on X. “January 16, 2022 is […]

The phrase “I told you so” is being hurled at the Las Vegas Raiders ad nauseam following the firings of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. One person who has every right to utter those words is current Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia. While he is opting for the […]

Michigan football is not very popular among their fellow Big Ten teams these days. While their College Football Playoff ranking might not show it, the Wolverines’ alleged sign-stealing scandal has rubbed a lot of coaches the wrong way. In fact, one is not even carrying on with the formalities when it comes to this ongoing […]

Phoenix Suns Star Devin Booker is returning to action after dealing with an ankle injury for the last week-plus, according to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. Thursday’s home matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will be Booker’s first game since the season opener. Although fans still have to wait to […]

Although most of the baseball world dismissed the Minnesota Twins heading into the MLB playoffs, their 2023 campaign was an unequivocal success. They mercilessly ended an unbelievably long streak of October futility and knocked out the highly-talented Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Wild Card Series. The front office is showing some love to […]

One does not tend to just jump into playing for the Buffalo Bills without making a big adjustment. The harsh winters can be an acquired taste for many. Heck, even Orchard Park hero and franchise great Jim Kelly didn’t want to make the move. He rebuffed the organization and joined the USFL before arguably becoming […]

Although Halloween was not originally conceived with the intent to indulge shenanigans, it is now a welcome and fun escape for children and adults alike. The sports world is not immune to the costume bug, as athletes all around the country went above and beyond to partake in the 2023 festivities. Some opted for the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are dismissing head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, following a rough showing in Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. McDaniels was 9-16 with the team. Many fans will be relieved to head in another direction, but this move just highlights how much further […]

Arizona Diamondbacks fans were hoping that the championship mojo of one of their own would rub off on the team in Game 4 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers. 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm threw the first pitch on Tuesday night, and did so in style. The Spanish golfer and Arizona State alum […]

There are going to be some rough times for the still-raw Victor Wembanyama, as is evident by him missing his first five field goal attempts in the San Antonio Spurs’ road game versus the Phoenix Suns. But there will also be moments when the rookie leaves jaws on the floor with his supreme skill. Kevin […]

No Adolis Garcia? No problem. Shortly after news broke that the red-hot slugger was devastatingly removed from the World Series roster with an oblique injury, the Texas Rangers pounced on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the early innings of Game 4. Actually, that might be putting it mildly. The 2023 American League champions essentially put the […]

Michigan fans can rejoice after the College Football Playoff committee unveiled its first rankings of the season on Tuesday night. The undefeated Wolverines are slotted into the No. 3 position, proving that their alleged sign-stealing scheme is unlikely to play a role in this crucial decision-making process. Though, if there were still some skeptics out […]

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 […]