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Max Scherzer has every intention of playing in the American league Championship Series versus the Houston Astros. The Texas Rangers starting pitcher is “ready to go” after throwing another bullpens session Friday, per ESPN. Scherzer continues to progress toward an ALCS return after being sidelined for over a month with a shoulder injury. Texas has […]

The modern Chicago Bears do not take a step forward without taking two back. After finally ending a 14-game losing streak, Justin Fields and company have learned that they will be without running back Khalil Hebert for some time. “The Bears placed RB Khalil Herbert (ankle) on injured reserve, per the wire,” Tom Pelissero of […]

The Texas Rangers are gearing up for their most important postseason series in over a decade. That type of pressure, coupled with the chance to finally dethrone the Houston Astros, makes it extremely difficult to relax. Max Scherzer, however, seems to be having no problem staying loose. The 39-year-old ace’s playing status has not yet […]

Oh, how times have changed. The Boston Red Sox are in the midst of their search for a new general manager after dismissing Chaim Bloom in mid-September. But things are not going nearly as smoothly as ownership likely anticipated. The Sox have been turned down by multiple candidates, according to Sean McAdam of MassLive.com. Ouch! […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are a week-and-a-half away from opening the 2023-24 season, which they enter with legitimate championship aspirations. Before that quest can begin, however, there is still some NBA preseason business that requires at least some of their attention. They face the Golden State Warriors Friday night in a game that is guaranteed […]

The St. Louis Cardinals plummeted into vastly unfamiliar territory in 2023, finishing in last place in the National League Central and being relegated to trade deadline sellers for the first time in ages. They did not commit to a full rebuild, though, and hung on to stars like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. Now, the […]

Carolina Panthers fans knew they were in for some rough times this season, but this rebuilding era has been especially brutal because of all the injuries that have plagued this team. Week 6 appears to be the tipping point, as poor Bryce Young prepares to face the high-powered Miami Dolphins without a key offensive weapon, […]

The Baltimore Ravens (3-2) have been a tough team to pinpoint through the first quarter of the season, but things might start to look clearer now that key players on both sides of the ball are getting healthier. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr and cornerback Marlon Humphrey are not on Baltimore’s final injury report and […]

The aura around Colorado football has not been quite the same over the last couple weeks, but the program is still unquestionably on the rise with a 4-2 record. The Buffaloes have a prime opportunity to get an emphatic victory Friday night at home versus Stanford (1-4), especially following the latest injury update on one […]

When Anthony Richardson captivated scouts and fans with his historic athleticism at the NFL Combine earlier in the year, many instantly tapped him to be the next great mobile quarterback. The Indianapolis Colts are banking on that type of upside after selecting him with the No. 4 overall pick. However, the very questions that hovered […]

When a player makes more news off the field than on it, that is likely a big problem. Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was a hot topic before the team’s AFC West battle with the Kansas City Chiefs, disappeared during the action and then again commanded plenty of attention after the 19-8 road loss. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have rarely played their best brand of collective football this season but are riding a five-game winning streak after prevailing in Arrowhead Stadium Thursday night, 19-8, versus the Denver Broncos. However, they are not leaving Week 6 without some potentially discouraging injury news. Key special teams contributor and wide receiver Justin […]

The Philadelphia Phillies appear to be at their most comfortable and dangerous when they are underdogs. Especially where the Atlanta Braves are concerned. Despite a big disparity between the two clubs in the regular season, 2023 ends with the Fightin Phils on top of their National league East foe. Once again. “Last season, Philly had […]

Although neither team finished with the best record in the American League, or second best for that matter, the pennant felt destined to run through the Lone Star State when the 2023 MLB playoffs began. From a roster standpoint, they both packed the right amount of punch in their lineups and on the mound to […]

Managers Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker have a lot in common. They both won the World Series, surpassed 2,000 career wins and are surely headed to Cooperstown. The former has helped the reloaded Texas Rangers immediately fulfill their potential, while the latter stabilized a Houston Astros team mired in negativity and scandal. When the American […]

The Tampa Bay Rays started the 2023 MLB campaign 13-0, had the CY Young favorite for a good chunk of the season and received breakout performances from a handful of players. This had the makings of a truly special year. But in the end, as has happened in the recent past, they lacked the necessary […]

The 2023 MLB season was brimming with unmet expectations, so much that it was easy to overlook the Toronto Blue Jays’ own disappointing year. Though, another postseason debacle firmly took care of that. When it matters most, the team is failing to live up to its considerable talent. A World Series-caliber roster that focused on […]

The combative aspect of social media is obviously well-documented, but digital animosity might be at its highest when people are engaged in GOAT debates. Everyone knows the toxicity that can be spewed in Michael Jordan-LeBron James centered discussions, but the argument for best tennis player ever can also get pretty ugly. Novak Djokovic, the current […]

After a potential breakthrough, the Miami Marlins would probably prefer to enjoy the offseason a bit and then focus on building off their momentous 2023 season. For Jazz Chisholm Jr., however, the main priority will be getting healthy for 2024. The former All-Star underwent successful surgery to remedy a lingering turf toe injury, almost a […]

The Golden State Warriors are masters at adapting to the changing landscape of the NBA. Just when fans are ready to discount them and slap an expiration date on their dynasty, the organization pulls something new out of its bag of tricks. Andrew Wiggins is no longer an ideal fit on the Minnesota Timberwolves? No […]

There has been some doubt that Davante Adams’ reunion with the Green Bay Packers would happen as scheduled, due to the star wide receiver’s shoulder injury. But buckle up Cheeseheads and prepare to battle an array of emotions, as Adams, who was listed as questionable, is officially active, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The […]

The Baltimore Orioles enjoyed a stellar 2023 campaign that saw them ascend to the top of the MLB totem pole far earlier than many expected. They overcame more experienced teams and surged their way to an improbable divisional title. Everyone waited for the decline to come until the O’s clinched the American League’s best record […]

One of the breakout stars in the early goings of the 2023-24 NFL season could have his scorching momentum halted a bit. This latest bit of unfortunate news is sure to sour Miami Dolphins fans, who were basking in a first-place standing in the AFC East. “De’Von Achane is dealing with a knee injury,” Pro […]

Although besting the Dallas Cowboys in a prime-time game has become the norm for the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday night’s 42-10 victory should inspire completely new confidence for fans. Why? Brock Purdy. The young quarterback continues to defy expectations for a Mr. Irrelevant and prove that he is more than just a game manager. He […]

While the Cleveland Browns entered and left Week 4 banged-up, there was the strong belief that they would be rejuvenated coming out of the bye week. As is often the case for this fan base, though, positive expectations are not always validated. It was already reported that Deshaun Watson wasn’t quite ready to return to […]

Any Super Bowl hype that was surrounding the Dallas Cowboys was emphatically wiped out of the atmosphere following their dismal effort versus the San Francisco 49ers. There were turnovers and defensive lapses galore in what was a troubling reminder that Jerry Jones’ team still has a long way to go before becoming legitimate contenders. Even […]

When healthy, Christian McCaffrey has long been considered one of the most versatile and punishing offensive weapons in the NFL. His impact and tantalizing skill set was diminished during the early part of his career with the Carolina Panthers, but he has unlocked his full powers on the San Francisco 49ers. Schematic guru and head […]

Skip Bayless has seen enough of Dak Prescott. The Fox Sports 1 personality and avid Dallas Cowboys fan has apparently reached his breaking point following the team’s horrid performance on the road versus the San Francisco 49ers. Bayless posted a video on Twitter/X that perfectly illustrated his frustrations, which he kept primarily reserved for the […]

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. This used to be the New York Yankees’ mantra when it came to building a championship-caliber roster. They have made some big splashes in recent memory but have not seen them culminate in a World Series trip. So, after possibly missing on the injury-prone Carlos Rodon […]

Despite not dominating like they did last season, the Philadelphia Eagles are one of only two undefeated teams in the NFL. One of the reasons why they have been able to maintain their standard for excellence is because of an elite offensive line. That impenetrable fortress might show some cracks, however, following Philly’s latest injury […]

Through the first month of the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) are probably around where many fans predicted them to be. At least record wise. Kenny Pickett, on the other hand, is well below expectations. The young quarterback has not made any noticeable strides in his sophomore season. In fact, one can argue that he […]

It once looked as if there was no way the Indianapolis Colts and Jonathan Taylor could reach a peaceful resolution. A messy divorce seemed inevitable, as the team engaged in trade negotiations with multiple teams for the star running back, per his request. A growing debate over fair RB market compensation just added to the […]

The running back rebellion of 2023 is officially over. Jonathan Taylor already announced his intent to play for the Indianapolis Colts before being activated from the Injured Reserve, but now he can do so without worrying about his future. Taylor signed a three-year contract extension worth $42 million ($26.5 million guaranteed) on Saturday, ending a long […]

There will be no excuses afforded to the USC Trojans’ defense on Saturday night following this latest injury update. Arizona football quarterback Jayden de Laura, who has been sidelined since suffering a leg injury in a Week 4 versus Stanford, is “unlikely” to give it a go at the LA Coliseum, according to ESPN’s Pete […]

Colorado football (3-2) may not be the phenomenon it was two weeks ago, but the hype train might start rolling again if the Buffaloes earn a dominant road victory over lowly Arizona State (1-4) on Saturday. Despite having a clear advantage on offense, head coach Deion Sanders will feel more comfortable if his defense is […]

The New England Patriots are hoping that a familiar face can restore some of the good vibes of the glory days. Cornerback JC Jackson has returned to the team who first pulled him out of the undrafted free agent pool back in 2018 following a midweek trade between the Pats and the Los Angeles Chargers. […]

There have been signs throughout the 2023 season that the Houston Astros’ empire could tumble this October. Suspect pitching, inconsistency in the bottom part of the lineup and emerging competition all portended the possibility of  the reigning World Series champions missing the MLB playoffs entirely. And yet, here we are. The Astros rallied to win […]

Despite extending their winning season streak to a mind-boggling 31, the New York Yankees’ 2023 campaign was maybe the biggest failure the franchise has endured in that long span. Even so, owner Hal Steinbrenner is reportedly moving forward with the same regime. But manager Aaron Boone could be instructed to make a critical change in […]

Not so fast. Just days after the Denver Broncos were expected to waive veteran pass rusher Randy Gregory, the San Francisco 49ers have swooped into acquire him via trade, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Niners also receive a 2024 seventh-round draft pick and will send back next year’s sixth-rounder. After stealing a win from the […]