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Lance Lynn is going back to where it all began. The veteran right-handed starting pitcher is agreeing to a one-year, $10 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Despite Lynn’s rough 2023 season, the Cardinals clearly believe he can be a key part of their ailing staff in 2024. The […]

Everyone expected the Oklahoma City Thunder (10-4) to take a step forward this season, but this young squad appears to be well-ahead of schedule in the early portion of the 2023-24 NBA season. They extended their winning streak to five games and also accomplished a remarkable feat while handing out a 134-91 shellacking to the […]

Shohei Ohtani might be the most coveted player in the history of MLB free agency, but even he comes with some red flags. Multiple anonymous executives believe that his second major elbow surgery, and his long-term pitching status in general, could cause some hesitation at the negotiation table this winter. “I’ll bet on him returning. […]

A picture can say a thousand words. But those words are not always accurate. When Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa was being carted off in tears after sustaining a foot injury Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, many fans assumed his season was done. A Monday morning update, however, is giving cause for some […]

There are great athletes, and then there are transcendent ones who you know regardless of your interests and occupation. You might call them icons. LeBron James definitely has his fair share of detractors, but he also has wide-ranging appeal. Rapper DaBaby is one such devout follower who doesn’t let his own busy schedule prevent him […]

One of the hardest things to do in sports is overcome early-season adversity. The Week 11 Sunday Night Football game features two teams who were brought to their knees in the first month of the NFL season but are now playing meaningful games in November. This prime-time meeting will be especially critical for the Denver […]

Both the Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) and Kansas City Chiefs (7-2) are cruising through the 2023-24 NFL campaign with their respective divisions in hand, so a midseason Super Bowl rematch is not exactly dire. Rest assured, however, the Eagles are motivated to make a statement. They just made two crucial roster decisions that could heavily impact […]

Minnesota Vikings fans are going to have to wait a bit longer to see star wide receiver Justin Jefferson return to action. Despite logging limited practices in the last week-plus, he will remain on the Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The unfortunate news means that quarterback Joshua Dobbs and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have seemingly turned a corner since enduring a five-game losing streak earlier in the month. An impressive 115-10 home victory against the Denver Nuggets on Friday marked their fourth win in five contests. Unsurprisingly, Zion Williamson was a major part of that success (26 points, 10-of-17). Also unsurprisingly, he will not […]

Is the Jim Harbaugh Era in Ann Arbor coming to an inevitable close? Although the Michigan football head coach is currently serving a suspension imposed by the Big Ten for the remainder of the regular season, the NCAA is yet to issue its own verdict on the Wolverines’ purported sign-stealing, cheating scandal. An insider thinks […]

A legend returns. Tiger Woods is set to compete in the Hero World Challenge in The Bahamas from Nov. 30-Dec. 3, per TGR Live. It will be the golf icon’s first PGA Tour event since he withdrew from the Masters in April. It is a fitting date for Woods to begin his comeback, as the […]

When a starting quarterback is lost for the year with injury, it is considered a forgone conclusion that his team’s season ends as well. Hence, the immediate future is bleak for the Cincinnati Bengals now that Joe Burrow is sidelined with a wrist injury and likely headed for surgery. But a retired backup QB believes […]

The Florida Panthers are thus far following up last season’s Stanley Cup Final appearance with a respectable 10-5-1 start to the 2023-24 campaign and a second-place standing in the Atlantic Division. Though, the return of two key defensemen might be the boost they need to really hit their stride. “Brandon Montour should make his season […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is done for the remainder of the season, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. He suffered a wrist injury in Thursday Night Football versus the Baltimore Ravens, and an MRI confirms there to be a torn ligament that will likely require surgery. After months of battling through a […]

James Madison football fans are taking a stand against the NCAA, and using a wide national platform to spread their fiery, NSFW message. With Bridgeforth Stadium serving as the host site for College GameDay this Saturday, The Pat McAfee Show is getting a head start and is airing in front of a lively and heated […]

Why won’t they just leave “America’s Team” alone? Michigan football continues to sink deeper into hot water regarding their alleged cheating scandal. The NCAA is said to have uncovered new evidence in its investigation that point to a new person of interest, as well as explain the reason for the abrupt firing of former assistant […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have won 86 games or more in six consecutive 162-game seasons. They consistently possess one of the most productive pitching staffs in the MLB and just captured another divisional title despite lacking offensive firepower. Generally, the offseason would provide such a franchise with the opportunity to strengthen an already competitive roster. But […]

All of Duke basketball is excited for the tantalizing skill set young Cooper Flagg is going to bring to the program in 2024, but head coach Jon Scheyer decided to put it into words while officially welcoming the No. 1 recruit in the country. “It’s been an honor for me to get to know Cooper […]

It has been a rough start for new Georgetown basketball head coach Ed Cooley this season. He has been under heavy scrutiny since leaving Providence for an in-conference rival that hasn’t been nationally relevant for almost a decade uninterrupted. Back-to-back losses (Holy Cross pulled off a huge upset last Saturday) are only going to compound […]

The Chicago Cubs already proved how committed they are to taking the next step in 2024 after forking over a historic contract to manager Craig Counsell. Those ambitions might be amplified if they legitimately target mega star Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. Ownership has the resources and apparently the desire to sign the 2023 […]

Although the Baltimore Ravens handily defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, this Week 11 Thursday Night Football battle felt like a war of attrition. Both teams were devastated by injuries, with the latest one coming to veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. “Ravens say WR Odell Beckham Jr now has a shoulder injury,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2023-24 season might be flashing before their very eyes after quarterback Joe Burrow exited Thursday Night Football with a wrist injury. And the crushing blows have not stopped. Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has also been ruled out for the game with a quad injury. This is not a new issue for the 24-year-old. […]

Baltimore Ravens fans and fantasy football managers everywhere are stressing out after Mark Andrews suffered an ankle injury on a hip-drop tackle. He was ruled out for the remainder of the team’s Thursday Night Football game versus the Cincinnati Bengals, leaving many to wallow in their sorrows. Of course, the tight end’s health is of […]

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews suffered a concerning injury on Thursday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals, via Warren Sharp. He was tackled awkwardly near the goal line after making a grab, limped off the field and was ultimately ruled out with an ankle injury. The fact that Andrews made his way to the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were not supposed to be anywhere near the World Series in 2023. Heck, they barely even made the playoffs. Everything about their run was magical but not necessarily sustainable. There are multiple holes on this roster that must be filled if Torey Lovullo and his tenacious ballclub are going to pull off […]

The post-Aaron Rodgers era was always going to be a daunting one for Green Bay Packers fans, but there was reason to believe that a talented roster could help soften the blow and be enough to compete for an NFC Wild Card slot. Through nine games of the 2023-24 season, that positive outlook is difficult […]

Tyrese Haliburton has shattered expectations since he committed to Iowa State as a three-star recruit. After his latest historic feat, which came in the Indiana Pacers’ 132-126 road win versus the Philadelphia 76ers, the days of him surprising people might be over. Haliburton was electric in the Wells Fargo Center, erupting for 33 points on […]

Despite having some question marks on their roster, Ohio State football remains undefeated at 10-0 and is currently near the top of the College Football Playoff rankings. Their success would be unfathomable without star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr, who is looking to edge out a splendid crop of quarterbacks for the Heisman Trophy. And […]

Baltimore Orioles’ Brandon Hyde and Miami Marlins’ Skip Schumaker have been named the 2023 American League and National League Manager of the Year, respectively, per MLB Network. Both men vastly overachieved during the regular season and helped breathe new life into their fan bases. Hyde led the O’s to their first AL East crown in […]

Things have been subject to change at a rapid rate during the 2023-24 NFL season. The utter despair that was filling Denver has been replaced with new hope after the Broncos’ monumental upset versus the Kansas City Chiefs. The Baltimore Ravens hype train is being derailed as we speak following a late collapse in Week […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is apparently gaining some new supporters, or at least sympathizers, regarding his 2022 “conflict” with Jordan Poole. A viral video of a Washington Wizards timeout from Sunday’s 102-94 loss to the Brooklyn Nets does not show the young guard in the best of light. Poole appears unfocused and is […]

While many will criticize and mock the less-than-stellar resume that Jimbo Fisher built up in his tenure at Texas A&M football, he should be just fine. The former national championship-winning head coach is set to earn a historic buyout that will induce strong feelings of nausea from the university’s board. After firing him on Sunday, […]

Shohei Ohtani is thrusting the baseball world into what might be the most highly-anticipated MLB free agency period of all-time. These sweepstakes are by no means a free-for-all, but there will be multiple franchises motivated to wine and dine the Japanese superstar in the coming weeks, and possibly months. There could be one key factor […]

Buck Showalter has weathered plenty of disappointing news over the last month, but that is not stopping him from showing respect for his peers. Despite losing out on the Los Angeles Angels manager position to Ron Washington, Showalter sent the latter a thoughtful text. “It’s about time,” he said, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. “You’ve […]

While most supporters of mediocre and subpar football teams divert their attention to the NBA or MLB hot stove talk, the lackluster NFC South is giving a few lucky fan bases new life heading into the final two months of the regular season. Though, there might be some cause for concern for the Tampa Bay […]

Are the Las Vegas Raiders back? Wins over the New York Giants and New York Jets will not provide an answer to that question, but the team and fans are enjoying football again. At least after the game. Interim head coach Antonio Pierce expressed the roller-coaster of emotions he went through during the Raiders’ 16-12 […]

When optimism is not accompanied by actual improvement, the end result is just false hope. The countless New York Jets fans who have been begging for a genuine turnaround on offense suffered another punch to the gut on Sunday night. And this one might just keep them on their knees for the rest of the […]

Some of the best breakthroughs follow seemingly endless adversity. The San Antonio Spurs earnestly hope that this statement also applies to them, as they lost 118-113 to the Miami Heat on Sunday for their fifth-straight loss. They flashed their ample promise most of the contest but once again faltered down the stretch, surrendering a fourth-quarter […]

San Francisco Giants baseball is typically synonymous with good pitching and sound defense. That was not entirely the case in 2023, however. The team ranked 11th in ERA, but did itself no favors with an MLB-worst 117 errors. A bottom-tier offense exacerbated their identity crisis. And yet, San Fran was above .500 and still in […]