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Miguel Cabrera seemed destined to end his Hall of Fame MLB career on a high note after a stellar September. His farewell tour might not get the triumphant end he and Detroit Tigers fans hoped, however. The legendary slugger fouled a ball off his leg in Thursday’s 7-3 home win over the Oakland Athletics. He […]

Although there is not nearly as much hype around the Brooklyn Nets as there has been in recent years, fans are still feeling optimistic going into the regular season. There is a solid core in place consisting of Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton, with a balanced and underrated bench behind them. In fact, […]

Facing a two-and-a-half game deficit in the National League Wild Card race, the San Francisco Giants (76-76) are entering a crucial series. The Los Angeles Dodgers (93-58) have already clinched a postseason berth, but they can push their divisional foe’s season closer towards the coffin with a dominant showing. And yet, the rivalry felt insignificant […]

Houston Texans fans know that there are going to be plenty of growing pains for rookie quarterback CJ Stroud this year, but they also know how important it is for him to rack up NFL experience. His shoulder injury could potentially jeopardize that if not handled properly. But fear not, much like many hurlers, Stroud […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are on hard times right now. They have already suffered two divisional losses and are dealing with a banged-up franchise quarterback. Joe Burrow is still nursing a calf injury, which leaves in doubt his status for a week 3 matchup against the visiting Los Angeles Rams. Bill Belichick is inadvertently adding fuel […]

The Indiana Pacers are prioritizing their young core going into next season, which unfortunately means that fan-favorite Buddy Hield is not going to be the most ideal fit. With both sides already in the process of finding a workable trade, the NBA world might have already been given an idea of where the veteran sniper […]

There are certain college programs that seem doomed to remain in mediocrity and obscurity. Georgia Tech basketball has had that very reputation for almost a decade-and-a-half, but new head coach Damon Stoudamire is determined to catapult the Yellow Jackets back into national prominence. Naturally, that begins in recruiting. While talent is essential, finding players who […]

Oklahoma football (3-0) is on the mend after a brutal 2022-23 transition season that saw the team struggle to find its identity post-Lincoln Riley. Now, the Sooners are not just decimating their opponents. They are also being led by stalwart defense, specifically star linebacker Danny Stutsman. The junior returned an interception 30 yards for a […]

Some Baltimore Ravens fans are panicking after seeing the latest rumors between Odell Beckham Jr. and Kim Kardashian. There is a growing fear that such a romantic affiliation could abruptly end the wide receiver’s latest comeback effort. Concerned supporters promptly hit social media to warn Beckham of the infamous “Kardashian curse.” “Noooooo ODELL please !!!!! […]

Wins over the lowly Arizona Cardinals and the befuddling Denver Broncos do not necessarily guarantee a new era of Washington Commanders football, but overwhelming fan support sure does. The franchise had been mired in controversy in recent years, stemming from multiple allegations against former owner Daniel Snyder. A new ownership group led by Josh Harris, […]

Beyond betting or fantasy football purposes, most NFL fans might see little reason to invest time in the Chicago Bears’ showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday. Though, there will be some unusual history taking place in Arrowhead Stadium, revolving around quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields. “{It} will be the first matchup in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already clinched the National League West and are all but guaranteed a first-round bye in the MLB playoffs. As usual, confidence is high at the end of the regular season. However, there are glaring concerns in the starting pitching rotation that could lead to another disappointing October for fans. The […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers set to officially begin their training camp on October 3, the time to reach a peaceful resolution with James Harden is running out. Many fans expect the 10-time All-Star to strong-arm the Sixers into a trade, but it seems that his preferred destination of the Los Angeles Clippers is no longer […]

There are few interview subjects more sought-after in the NBA world right now than Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. After an offseason filled with speculation, fans are eager to hear from the veteran point guard. Although he briefly covered the trade request situation, Lillard was sure to shine the spotlight on some of his […]

Next season has the potential to be quite a memorable one for Indiana Pacers fans. Gainbridge Fieldhouse will play host to the 2024 NBA All-Star game, which will allow this historically proud basketball culture to gain some added exposure. It can also be a big showcase for one or two players. Pacers center Myles Turner […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes have agreed on a restructured contract, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. The deal puts Mahomes closer to Joe Burrow and slightly above Justin Herbert for annual salary, paying him $210.6 million from 2023-26 (can max out at $218.1 million). Value for arguably […]

In less than two weeks, Colorado and USC football will do battle in what figures to be the biggest Pac-12 Conference game in recent history. Deion Sanders versus Lincoln Riley. A showcase for last year’s Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams and one of this year’s contenders, Shedeur Sanders. The electricity surrounding Folsom Field on Saturday, […]

Georgia football did not look like the two-time defending national champions in the first half of Saturday’s game versus South Carolina. An out-of sorts offense gave way to a 14-3 deficit before things started rolling in the third quarter. Much like the shaky 24-14 victory at Sanford Stadium, the team has a mixture of good […]

Despite supposedly being on their way to a rebuild, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers boast a 2-0 record this season. The competition has not been stellar, but the Baker Mayfield era is undoubtedly off to a promising start. Though, there is some bad news the team has to contend with, following Sunday’s 27-17 win over the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is working hard to ensure that his team does not fall to o-2 Monday night when they battle the Cleveland Browns. Fortunately, the Steelers’ week 1 opponent might have provided them with valuable insight going into this divisional encounter. After facing the unique Deebo Samuel in its season opener, […]

The Alabama football empire as we know it could be crumbling. Or at least downsizing. Following an unimpressive, 17-3 road victory over South Florida last Saturday, the Crimson Tide fell to No. 13 in the AP college football rankings. It is the first time the program has fallen outside the top 10 since Sept. 27, […]

Many people were incredulous when the Seattle Seahawks signed quarterback Geno Smith- who had been a decadelong journeyman before a breakout 2022- to a three-year contract worth $105 million in the offseason. But fear not, he is doing more than just making plays on the field. The veteran is also entertaining the masses. A week […]

For many NFL fans, the New England Patriots’ bitter home loss against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night signified that the glory days of Foxborough football are completely gone and not returning anytime soon. For tight end Mike Gesicki, however, the 24-17 defeat does not even affect the team’s playoff chances. When asked why he […]

At long last, the Detroit Lions have honored a past player with a statue for the first time in their history, via ClutchPoints. Fittingly, Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders was the recipient of this rare privilege. His excellence helped put this team on the map and made Lions football far more relevant than […]

Just when the Chicago Cubs appeared to be getting back to full strength, they will now be without one of their most trusted relievers for the rest of the postseason push. Former All-Star pitcher Michael Fulmer is being placed on the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be relieved by the team’s latest injury update. Travis Kelce is going to be playing in Sunday afternoon’s road matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The superstar tight end missed Week 1 with a knee injury, which caused the entire KC offense to […]

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders is not just pushing past the critics, he is profiting off them. In response to comments made by Colorado State HC Jay Norvell about Sanders’ choice of press conference accessories, the Buffaloes leader teamed up with Blenders Eyewear on a new “Coach Prime” sunglasses line. According to the NFL […]

Missouri football delivered their home crowd in Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium a truly historic afternoon on Saturday. As time expired, kicker Harrison Mevis nailed a 61-yard field goal to lift the Tigers to the 30-27 upset victory over No. 15 Kansas State. The heart-stopping kick was the longest ever by an SEC school, per […]

A historic run might finally be reaching its inevitable end. Formula 1 phenom Max Verstappen is at serious risk of losing his 10-race winning streak after a rough showing in qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix. He was knocked out in the second stage and is now forced to start from the unenviable 11th position, […]

The American League Central has been regarded as one of the worst divisions in the MLB for some time now. The Detroit Tigers have not finished in the top two spots since 2016. It is clear big change is needed in the organization. Detroit took a major step in that direction last year when it […]

If you go into battle with Deion Sanders, be prepared to take on legions of supporters, including those who are quite prominent. And quite big. Dwayne ‘The Rock” Johnson surprised ESPN’s College GameDay crew and the Colorado football head coach on Saturday morning, hours before the Buffaloes’ rivalry game with Colorado State. And he was […]

The Las Vegas Raiders went into the offseason with the clear objective of changing the culture and energy around the franchise. That started with moving on from longtime quarterback Derek Carr and adding Jimmy Garoppolo, among other moves. It remains to be seen if a new day has really dawned in Las Vegas, or if […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been forced to go through several stages of grief over the course of the 2023 season. They resisted their likely fate as a non-playoff team and were surprise buyers ahead of the trade deadline. Then came the bargaining phase, as they tried to convince themselves that a healthy Mike Trout […]

The Chicago Cubs (78-69) have faltered a bit lately, losing five of their last seven games. They are still in prime playoff position, though. And now, the club might even have the necessary ammunition to sneak past the Milwaukee Brewers (82-64) in the National League Central. Marcus Stroman, who has been out since the end […]

For most of the baseball world, the American League MVP race is not a race at all. While everyone else has been running on foot, Shohei Ohtani partook in a biathlon for more than half the season. This pitching-hitting hybrid, despite his recent injury issues, is still on his way to arguably the most impressive […]

There are many people who are not ready to joke about the health status of Travis Kelce until they see him take the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end is not one of those people. True to form, Kelce decided to have some fun at the expense […]

After months of being hyped up as an AFC sleeper, the Pittsburgh Steelers were soundly humbled in their season opener. The San Francisco 49ers handed out a thorough beating in Heinz Field, which was statistically the worst one head coach Mike Tomlin ever endured in front of the home crowd. Making matters worse, the team […]

The question on most minds is if Aaron Rodgers will be able to suit up for the New York Jets next season after tearing his Achilles in Week 1. A 2023-24 return seems completely out of the realm of possibility, right? As another football legend says, not so fast. “Are you coming back for the […]

The Washington Commanders are unlikely to reach their full potential until they have a healthy Chase Young for the majority of the season. Though, the edge rusher is heading in the right direction after being removed from the team’s injury report for Sunday’s matchup with the Denver Broncos. But fans will still not get to […]