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It was not that long ago that Julio Rodriguez was considered to be an undeserving representative of the 2023 American League All-Star team. Fast forward to late-August and he has just achieved incredible franchise history that surpasses the greatest Seattle Mariners player of all-time and one of the best talents baseball has seen in the […]

Los Angeles Angels fans are going through a rough time. This, after a 2023 MLB season full of devastating blows. And that follows seven years of futility. So, perhaps a rough decade might be more appropriate. Whatever anguish they are suffering through has been made exponentially worse by the Shohei Ohtani injury situation. Following speculation […]

With the Milwaukee Brewers still in sight and the Cincinnati Reds breathing down their necks, the Chicago Cubs (67-61) should be entering September with legitimate divisional title aspirations and plenty of high-stakes drama. They can claim their seventh National League Central crown or be left out of the postseason entirely. Having such a thin margin […]

There will be a palpable excitement in the atmosphere when people pour into Soldier Field on Sept. 10 to see the Chicago Bears open up their 2023-24 season against the Green Bay Packers. To be clear, there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the future of this franchise, but the knots that impassioned fans are feeling […]

Every year, there is a trendy sleeper pick who really catches fans’ attention. While the Detroit Lions certainly have a crowded bandwagon for the upcoming season, the NFL-watching world also appears enamored with the always steady Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Mike Tomlin, defensive juggernauts like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward and second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett […]

Las Vegas Raiders fans can take a deep sigh of relief. Star running back Josh Jacobs is returning to the team after the two sides agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This will be in place of his franchise tag and includes a signing bonus. Both sides […]

Although the Mookie Betts trade still leaves a painfully bitter taste in Boston Red Sox fans’ mouths, the only reaction they were going to give their returning hero was one of complete gratitude and adoration. And that is exactly the scene that erupted in the stands at Fenway Park when the Los Angeles Dodgers star […]

Many NBA players dream of winning just one NBA championship in their career. Danny Green has the privilege of choosing between three different rings as his all-time favorite. While he did not exactly divulge that information, the free agent wing did reveal which one he would pawn. Los Angeles Lakers fans would be wise not […]

The Miami Marlins are currently going through a brutal case of growing pains in the second half of the 2023 MLB season. They have lost six of their last eight games, after already having separate losing streaks of five and eight games since the All-Star Break. And yet, the Fish are still in contention for […]

The wrestling world is mourning the tragic passing of Windham Rotunda, who is best known to audiences as WWE’s Bray Wyatt. After health issues kept him out of action since February, he was reportedly gearing up for a return to the ring. He died at just 36 years of age Thursday. With his trademark cryptic […]

Nebraska football fans have been clamoring for some change and excitement for a long time. New head coach Matt Rhule has brought plenty of both to Lincoln, as he tackles his next reconstruction project. His last one, an unsuccessful tenure with the Carolina Panthers, should hold no merit with the Cornhuskers. Reviving college programs is […]

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders has a grand vision for the program. Off the heels of unprecedented roster turnover, he is hoping to ignite a historic one-year turnaround in Boulder while also laying out a sturdy foundation. Unfortunately, such a lofty goal entails difficult, big-picture decisions to be made. Houston transfer Alton McCaskill IV, […]

The NBA Coaches Association has released an official statement on the death of Kim Van Gundy, wife of former head coach and current TNT broadcaster Stan Van Gundy. She unexpectedly passed last week at the age of 61. “The NBCA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kim Van Gundy, wife of longtime […]

This last month-plus of the 2023 regular season is likely to drag for Atlanta Braves fans. Their team’s fate has been known for a long time. A first-round bye in the playoffs might as well be etched in stone and home-field advantage throughout is a strong possibility. Translation: World Series or bust. Every franchise wants […]

With trade talks already underway, Jonathan Taylor is apparently not interested in spending any more time in the Indianapolis Colts locker room than is absolute necessary. He was the first player to clear out and make his way to the buses following the team’s 27-13 preseason victory versus the Philadelphia Eagles, per the IndyStar’s Nate […]

Although major departures were inevitable following a 2023 season defined by bad baseball and organizational instability, it is still huge to see the Chicago White Sox finally make a change in their front office. Dismissing both executive vice president Kenny Williams and president of baseball operations and general manager Rick Hahn after such long tenures […]

Once a rather ho-hum affair, the American League Wild Card race has become just as exciting and riveting as the free-for-all that is taking place in the National League. Perhaps even more so, when considering the caliber of teams vying for the last couple of spots in the MLB playoffs. There is a legitimate possibility […]

The 2023-24 NFL campaign, as well as countless fantasy football drafts and seasons, could hinge on where Jonathan Taylor is traded. That is, if he is even traded at all. The Miami Dolphins are working hard to ensure they emerge the winners of this ongoing and competitive sweepstakes. “Miami has made at least one offer, […]

With backup quarterback Josh Dobbs headed to the Arizona Cardinals, the Cleveland Browns have decided to pivot on a prior QB decision they had planned to make before agreeing to the trade. The organization is going to retain Kellen Mond, despite putting him on waivers on Thursday morning, hours before working out a deal with […]

The Chicago Cubs were not supposed to be here. A subpar start to the season foretold their fate as trade deadline sellers. Before Aug. 1 even arrived, they were improbable buyers, acquiring third baseman Jeimer Candelario. Now, the team is 65-60 and is narrowly occupying a National League Wild Card spot. Baseball, huh? This impressive […]

The Boston Red Sox (66-60) entered Tuesday’s road game against the Houston Astros in need of a big win. More dreadful defense and untimely ejections perfectly summed up what was a bitter 7-3 defeat that now puts the club five full games out of a postseason slot. Alex Verdugo, one of those aforementioned ejections, was […]

With debates over running back market value dominating headlines the last few months, it was only a matter of time before one team would have a full-on crisis on their hands. Owner Jim Irsay and the Indianapolis Colts have their backs firmly pressed against the wall with Jonathan Taylor. Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas […]

In light of the ongoing James Harden-Daryl Morey strife, Philadelphia 76ers fans could use a reason to smile. Well, Joel Embiid did just that with his latest act of generosity. The Sixers star big man provided everyone with a much-needed escape, especially two of his younger and tougher fans. Embiid signed a couple pairs of […]

The Seattle Seahawks are hoping for the best regarding the injury to first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Earlier on Tuesday, it was announced that he would need surgery to repair a minor wrist fracture he suffered in Sunday’s preseason win versus the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Pete Carroll and company are well aware that nothing can […]

Through the highs, lows and belt-tightening that have defined the Cleveland Guardians over the last decade, there has always been one constant who could put the franchise and its fan base at ease. Terry Francona. The man affectionately referred to as “Tito” has overcome serious health problems, the most infamous curse in sports history, clubhouse […]

Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in. The 2023 Boston Red Sox have made fans quote the worst version of Michael Corleone more times than they care to admit. After being swept in a pivotal home series against the Toronto Blue Jays two weeks ago, the Sox went into the Bronx […]

A preseason accomplishment can only carry so much weight. Though, the Baltimore Ravens’ 24-game winning streak is something to behold, just due to the sheer improbability of such a feat and unpredictable nature of an exhibition matchup. Even so, a Washington Commanders player does not believe it should be lauded when offering his honest NSFW […]

Injury obviously befall every NFL team, but the Miami Dolphins have had an especially trying training camp and preseason. They have been without defensive star Jalen Ramsey nearly the whole way and have suffered other setbacks as well. Though, head coach Mike McDaniel had some good news to deliver regarding the team’s most recent scare. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not going to sneak up on anybody in the year 2023. Having one of the most consistent coaches in the game and a storied tradition of hard-hitting defenses makes overlooking them almost impossible to do. Despite residing in what could end up being the NFL’s deepest division, this season’s outlook for […]

With just a month-and-a-half left in the MLB regular season, nothing matters more than the big picture. Of course, that refers to earning a playoff berth. But that does not mean we shouldn’t break out the microscope and appreciate some of the other things teams have been able to accomplish in 2023, particularly where the […]

Amid a shocking free fall, the last thing the last-place New York Yankees needed right now was to be a punching bag for a utility infielder. Well, Boston Red Sox second baseman Luis Urias, who might as well have been Manny Ramirez his last couple outings, indeed bombarded the Bronx Saturday afternoon. The 26-year-old from […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have amassed a 3.68 ERA, which is narrowly ahead of the Seattle Mariners for the best in baseball. That remarkable accomplishment has been done in the midst of Alek Manoah’s colossal and inexplicable struggles. The 2022 Cy Young contender was recently demoted to the minor leagues for the second time this […]

Sammy Sasso, one of the most decorated Ohio State wrestlers in program history, was shot near campus Friday night and is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, per ESPN. Police were called about a shooting at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET and found the star athlete in an alley. He was immediately transported to Ohio State […]

Those who pile into Busch Stadium Saturday for a matchup between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals do so at their own peril, as there is bound to be ladders and broken mirrors everywhere. Both teams have endured enough mishaps and calamities in 2023 to last multiple seasons, but it is the Mets […]

Although Eduardo Rodriguez’s overly optimistic outlook for the Detroit Tigers has proven to be wildly inaccurate, there is reason for fans to have faith for the future. A young offensive core and perennially weak division could make the club one of the surprises of 2024. The front office, however, is still not done making moves […]

It is easy to forget that Coco Gauff is still just 19 years old. She reached the Round of 16 in Wimbledon at just 15 and was immediately anointed the next American tennis superstar. The fact that the Atlanta, Georgia native is still seeking her first Grand Slam title makes it justifiable to say her […]

It is difficult to recall a baseball team more desperate to reach the MLB postseason than the Los Angeles Angels (60-63, 7.5 games back). They have made every unconventional move imaginable to stay in the American League Wild Card hunt. It has resulted in further anguish and excessive mockery. There might still be one white […]

Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president and general manger Howie Roseman spent most of Saturday on the phone. He and the front office made a number of roster moves, which included adding former Florida State standout and Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Robert Cooper, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Those brand names should carry some weight in the […]

There is no place for hazing in society. A good old fashioned practical joke, however, can be an important part of team bonding when done right and tastefully. It remains to be seen if the Chicago Bears’ ribbing of rookie Tyler Scott brings the team closer or just descends into a bitter prank war. The […]