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A feel-good story is quickly becoming nightmarish for Houston Texans fans, following the news that rookie quarterback CJ Stroud will not be cleared for Sunday’s road game against the Tennessee Titans, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This was expected, based on the latest reports, but is nevertheless devastating for a team just outside the playoff picture […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are getting hit with more devastating news. Defensive tackle D.J. Reader suffered a knee injury in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings and was carted off the field. He was promptly ruled out for the remainder of the game, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It appears to be a “significant” quad […]

Professional athletes need an escape sometimes. Their complete dedication to their team and honing their game requires a copious amount of mental and physical strength. Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has a found a way to simultaneously keep his mind sharp and unwind during his free time. Courtesy of LEGO. He previously discussed his love […]

Beyond just baseball, much of the sports world was glued to the MLB free agency decision of Shohei Ohtani heading into this offseason. Despite the process being kept fairly hush-hush, it produced plenty of hysteria befitting of this historic level of hype. In the end, though, the ending was what most of us expected. Don’t […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already won the offseason after signing Shohei Ohtani in free agency, but they can potentially have the greatest one of all-time if they add Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Luckily, the organization has some extra recruiting help now on their side. Manager Dave Roberts admitted that Ohtani is pitching his Japanese countryman hard […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) are not garnering much respect as a potential playoff team, but they can significantly increase their prospects in a critical Week 15 clash with the Green Bay Packers (6-7) this Sunday afternoon. Though, the offense will probably need to be at least close to full capacity in order to leave […]

The Texas Rangers reinvented how a baseball team can win a championship in the modern age, using the perfect blend of big spending, star chasing and player development. Balance reigned supreme in 2023. Perhaps most impressive about Texas’ first ever title win, however, was that it came without an effective Max Scherzer. The four-time Cy […]

Kevin Durant is a one-of-a-kind, in more than ways than one. The basketball-watching world has not seen a specimen quite like him step onto an NBA court. He is as tall as a center but has the handles and pure shooting stoke of a guard, making him a human Rubik’s Cube for opposing defenders to […]

Fans are on edge during transfer portal season, especially due to the modern rules that enable star athletes to immediately switch programs. California football running back Jaydn Ott is using all of that paranoia to his advantage. The sophomore and First-Team All-Pac-12 selection posted a black-and-white video of what initially appeared to be a heartfelt […]

The 2023-24 NFL season is over for Hayden Hurst, as the Carolina Panthers place the veteran tight end on the Injured Reserve, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. He has been dealing with residual effects from the Nov. 9 concussion he suffered versus the Chicago Bears in Week 10, namely amnesia-related issues. Hurst recently […]

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 […]