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The New York Yankees are not always known for finding diamonds in the rough or developing forgotten talents, but general manager Brian Cashman could be looking to redefine the Pinstripes Way going into the 2024 season. His latest free agency signing hopes to be a part of that undertaking. The Yankees signed relief pitcher and […]

Although Georgia, Alabama and Oregon made most of the headlines at National Signing Day, Ohio State football added multiple high-end recruits who should ensure the program remains a force in the sport for the years to come. Perhaps none more tantalizing than top-ranked wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Despite securing a commitment from the Opa-locka, Florida […]

For .500 teams, every remaining game on the NFL schedule could be life-or-death. The New York Times’ playoff simulator spells out just how essential it is for the Los Angeles Rams to defeat the New Orleans Saints in the Week 16 edition of Thursday Night Football. A win gives the 7-7 Rams, who currently occupy […]

People make bold statements every day. Most are forgotten, many are ruthlessly ridiculed when proven to be false, but some get their day of vindication. While it is a bit too early to call Golden State Warriors rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis a rousing success story, he is making many teams regret passing on him in the […]

Steph Curry can somehow still find ways to amaze the basketball world with his unmatched shooting. After starting slow versus the Boston Celtics Tuesday night, he exploded in the fourth quarter and overtime of what is the Golden State Warriors’ best win of the season. Shrouded in adversity and down 24 points to the first-place […]

Four-time World Series champion and musician Bernie Williams could have a chance to further flex his pipes, this time as an analyst for the New York Yankees. The franchise great is in talks with YES Network on possibly joining the pregame and postgame crew for the 2024 campaign, according to Andrew Marchand of the New […]

There has been a lot said about Klay Thompson’s struggles this season for the Golden State Warriors, but the five-time All-Star is keen on reminding the basketball world that he is one of the best shooters the game has ever seen. He did just that on Tuesday night against the Boston Celtics, draining a 3-pointer […]

Although the Milwaukee Bucks (20-7) cruised to a 132-119 victory over the basement-dwelling, Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs (4-22), there were some brief fireworks in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s game. It revolved around team igniter and fan favorite Bobby Portis, who had the Fiserv Forum chanting his name after a tense exchange. Portis got […]

Teams often tolerate occasional lapses in judgment or personality flaws if success follows. The business and meritocracy components of the industry can cure most non-criminal bad optics, and if not, then at least soften the blow. It is an unsettling fact that contradicts what is burned into our brains early on, but it’s unlikely to […]

Without CJ Stroud under center, the Houston Texans (8-6) pulled off a desperately-needed comeback victory over the Tennessee Titans last Sunday to remain just outside the playoff picture and in contention for the AFC South title. But can their postseason aspirations survive another game sans the prized rookie? Unfortunately, that is the exact scenario facing […]

You know what they say about doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results? Well, many Green Bay Packers fans are currently questioning the sanity of head coach Matt LaFleur after his decision to hang onto defensive coordinator Joe Barry. Just when the team appeared to turn a corner and soar right […]

Before missing last Friday’s road game against the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis had reminded fans just how frighteningly dominant he can be when at his best. The eight-time All-Star has scored 37 points or more while recording 10 or more rebounds in his last three games. But a major key […]

New York Mets fans are anxiously awaiting a seismic shift in Queens as MLB free agency rolls on without the organization securing a premium talent as of yet. In the meanwhile, new president of baseball operations David Stearns continues to make minor additions to his pitching staff. “The White Sox have traded pitcher Yohan Ramirez […]

There will be considerably less star power emanating from Raymond James Stadium in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Day. LSU football quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels has announced he will not be competing in the game, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. And so ends a historic two-year tenure with the […]

Boogie is not done yet. Former NBA star center DeMarcus Cousins is signing a contract with the T1 League’s Taiwan Beer Leopards, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Cousins is following in the footsteps of fellow big man Dwight Howard, who  found success in the same league last season. The deal is reportedly for four games, with […]

Tory Football has their man. The Trojans (11-2) are expected to hire former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker as their new head coach, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. An official announcement is likely coming on Monday. Parker joined the Fighting Irish ahead of the 2022-23 season before also being awarded OC duties for […]

For a while now, Tennessee Titans fans have been forced to accept the fact that consistently winning football games is just not an attainable goal in the 2023-24 campaign. The reason most of them have been coping with such an unfortunate realization is because the future is being fully prioritized. Therefore, the development of rookie […]

With MLB free agency well underway, it is time for teams to step it up a notch in their sales pitches. That could require management to get creative, or bring in a friendly face to close the deal. There are plenty of suitors pushing hard for young ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

The Golden State Warriors (12-14) accomplished two things over the weekend that had been their undoing of late, They won a close contest on Saturday versus the Brooklyn Nets and snapped an eight-game losing streak on the road over the Portland Trail Blazers the following day. It is no coincidence that these breakthroughs come during […]

The Baltimore Ravens are wasting little time in adding a new player to their running back room, following the serious injury sustained by undrafted rookie Keaton Mitchell in the team’s 23-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He comes with plenty of experience, and even a Super Bowl ring. Baltimore is “expected to sign” two-time Pro […]

It has been a bit of a fall from grace for the Indiana Pacers (13-10) since their momentous run in the NBA In-Season Tournament. They have lost three of their last four games, with their one victory coming over the abysmal Detroit Pistons. An injured Tyrese Haliburton is the last thing this struggling squad needs. […]

In between all of the embarrassing meltdowns and gut-wrenching losses, we are reminded why we willingly plop ourselves in front of the television and invest in our teams for hours on end. For those not fortunate enough to make playoff plans, it is crucial to find some other hook to reel yourself in on for […]

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 […]