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The New York Mets appear to be waiving the white flag on the 2023 season. Although they have yet to deal away any of their biggest names, trading David Robertson to the Miami Marlins shows that they are embracing their role as sellers ahead of MLB’s Aug. 1 deadline. There really was no other outcome […]

Shohei Ohtani could be the most remarkable talent the game of baseball has ever seen. Those words have been uttered quite a bit since his sensational 2021 MVP campaign, but there is still a natural reaction to push back, given how heavily reliant the sport is on its history. Though, after a mind-boggling and historic […]

In a move that could portend a busy next few days before the Aug. 1 deadline, the New York Mets are trading closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. A 48-54 record made the Mets strong candidates to be sellers, but no one was sure if Steve Cohen and […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Finals victory over the Miami Heat in 2011 is one of the most impressive upsets in the history of the sport. On paper, a big three led by an all-time great in LeBron James looked to be too overpowering for the Mavs to topple. Talent alone was never going to be […]

The Phoenix Suns objectively had a disappointing end to their 2022-23 season after being ousted by the eventual NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets this past postseason. They retooled, though, and added Bradley Beal to remain firmly in title contention. The move created seismic waves all throughout the league. Even the star guard himself had trouble […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ 2023 season has been plagued by unforeseen futility, injuries and even some brief clubhouse tension. Fans can now throw in a wild and disastrous first inning on the list of calamities. And another injury. Things started out smoothly in Tuesday’s home matchup against the Chicago Cubs, with starting pitcher Miles Mikolas […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were supposed to present an ideal opportunity for Noah Syndergaard to reestablish himself as an upper echelon starter in the MLB. If everything went well this season, the man nicknamed Thor would be poised to sign a long-term contract in free agency. That quest for redemption will unexpectedly continue with the […]

The 2023-24 season could very well be the last chance for Baker Mayfield to be a regular starting quarterback in the NFL. The former No. 1 overall pick already bought himself some time after his heroics late last year with the Los Angeles Rams, but there may be no where to go if he does […]

The Los Angeles Angels continue to chip away in the American League Wild Card race, pulling within three-and-a-half games of a postseason slot. Such circumstances make trading Shohei Ohtani seem far less likely than it was a week ago. But if the Halos don’t think they can re-sign the two-way star, then none of this […]

Although they are just a little over a year removed from a momentous run to the Western Conference Finals, this offseason felt like the Dallas Mavericks were starting over in many ways. A miserable 2022-23 season brought to light some of the team’s underlying deficiencies and forced Mavs brass to significantly change the roster. They […]

A little flattery is always nice to hear, but it can be especially encouraging when facing an uncertain time in your career. Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden remains at the center of trade speculation, but his teammate Paul Reed is taking time to share how he feels about the veteran. With fans maybe still nursing […]

Many people knew the immeasurable impact legend Lionel Messi would have on the MLS once it was confirmed he would be joining Inter Miami, but it is extending beyond his incredible play and elite marketability. At least as far as DJ Khaled is concerned. Before the club’s Leagues Cup match against Atlanta United on Tuesday, […]

I’ve said it before. The top priority of the Los Angeles Chargers needs to be changing the definition of the Chargers Way, which to this point has carried connotations of despair, gut-wrenching losses and unfulfilled expectations. That meaning has not been completely altered yet, but the franchise is trending in the right direction after signing […]

The Miami Dolphins have had a lot cooking this offseason. And who can blame them? With the Buffalo Bills still largely considered the flag-bearers of the AFC East and the New York Jets acquiring Aaron Rodgers, the front office had plenty of motivation to make some moves. That could have potentially included acquiring a star […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback Justin Herbert have come to terms on a new, massive five-year contract extension worth $262.5 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The team now begins training camp having checked off the most important objective on their to-do list. The deal includes $133.7 million in fully guaranteed money, which […]

Few would deny that Mikal Bridges wound up in the perfect situation after seeing how he quickly ascended to the Brooklyn Nets’ No. 1 option last season. For the 26-year-old, though, there were a lot of emotions to process after being dealt by the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant ahead of the trade deadline. The […]

The Cleveland Guardians always scrap and often play above their talent level. That is just the clubhouse culture manager Terry Francona and the organization have helped cultivate these last several years.  You can never count them out. Though, their postseason prospects just took a massive hit following a devastating roster move. Cleveland is moving ace […]

Tyreek Hill appears to no longer be under investigation by the Florida state attorney for allegedly assaulting a marina worker, as both sides have reportedly ended their legal conflict, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Evan Feldman, the attorney for the Employee of the Kelly Fleet, Inc and Julius Collins, the attorney for Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, […]

The Buffalo Bills are being forced to turn to an emergency backup plan far earlier than they would have anticipated after running back Nyhiem Hines suffered a season-ending knee injury. Now, just days before training camp commences, the team is quickly searching for a replacement. Among those working out for the Bills are Derrick Henry’s […]

DeAndre Hopkins did not settle for the Tennessee Titans, despite popular opinion. The star wide receiver had his heart set on possibly reuniting with his former coaches since he was first floated in trade rumors with the Arizona Cardinals. “This was a team that as soon as the offseason hit and I knew I was […]

Before the Sacramento Kings struck gold with the pairing of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, there was a long list of regrets and failures fresh in fans’ minds. Fortunately, trading All-Star Tyrese Haliburton to the Philadelphia 7ers for Ben Simmons was not one of them. Otherwise, the franchise’s newfound success and “Light the Beam” craze […]

Although no one can say that the Aaron Rodgers era was always easy to endure, the Green Bay Packers are taking a big risk willingly forging ahead with quarterback Jordan Love. The young signal caller’s arrival has been mired in controversy and speculation, by no fault of his own, since he was drafted. You might […]

The $68 million-dollar man is in the building. Following an offseason filled with uncertainty, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith got his desired contract extension. And right in time, too. Highsmith reported for training camp, which begins for the team on Wednesday, and shared his feelings about being in Pittsburgh long-term. “Alex Highsmith said it was […]

NFL fans expect the worst when it comes to certain franchises. The Cleveland Browns tend to top the list of mishaps, misfortune and miscalculations, so the Dawg Pound was naturally going to be nervous when word broke that one of their most important offensive players left practice early on Sunday. Luckily, he was back at […]

Baltimore Ravens fans are excited about the big impact incoming wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. can potentially have on the offense. But they might be surprised to learn that he almost considered riding off into the sunset well before he signed a one-year, $15 million contract in April. Beckham was completely dejected after suffering the […]

In a punishing conference and division, the Las Vegas Raiders do not have the luxury of being content going into training camp. There is bound to be uncertainty on offense, particularly regarding the long-term health of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, but everyone knows the team’s biggest vice is its leaky secondary. Raiders general manager Davie Ziegler […]

The New Orleans Saints are doing their due diligence ahead of Tuesday’s start to training camp and are bringing in former Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner for a visit on Monday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Saints begin their road to the 2023-24 NFL season with added excitement and expectations after signing quarterback Derek […]

Neither the New York Jets nor offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett has had much to get excited about on offense the last year. So you could just imagine the hysteria that ensued when Aaron Rodgers impressed everyone at training camp when he threw an impressive pass to wide receiver Corey Davis. Whatever you’re thinking is probably […]

With all of the extra attention that is going to be on Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets this upcoming NFL season, fans undoubtedly wants to get off to as smooth a start as possible. They must not forget what franchise they pledge loyalty to, though. Things rarely go as planned in the Meadowlands. […]

It is not an exaggeration to say that these next 11 days is one of the most important periods of time in the history of the Los Angeles Angels franchise. If they can add on to their current four-game winning streak and climb up the American league Wild Card standings, they can justifiably avoid trading […]

It is difficult to recall a similar NFL journey to that of Baltimore Ravens’ Odell Beckham Jr. He burst onto the scene as an electrifying star who made jaws drop with an incredible one-handed touchdown catch. He was then labeled as the next “prima donna” wide receiver, a title that stuck with him across two […]

Texas Rangers star shortstop Corey Seager is headed to the 10-day injured list, per MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry, after spraining his thumb against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night. Although the Rangers are cruising right now and have already proven adept at overcoming absences to major players, this is still a devastating blow for Seager. The […]

Austin Peay football player Jeremiah Collins died in a single-car crash Friday night, via ESPN. The cornerback was an incoming freshman out of Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Police say Collins’ vehicle rolled multiple times while he was getting off a highway near the university in Clarksville. There was no evidence found suggesting he […]

October in July? At this time of the year the focus is generally firmly on the MLB trade deadline, but the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles have provided fans with a truly electric showdown. One that demands national recognition. First place in the American League East is on the line, as the teams split […]

While more than half the MLB is still in contention for the playoffs, the Colorado Rockies’ World Series figures to be the Aug. 1 trade deadline. They carry the worst record in the National League at 38-59 and have multiple players on expiring contracts who should generate considerable interest in the next week-and-a-half. Among those […]

Based on how the season has gone all year, St. Louis Cardinals fans had to know that some bad news was coming. After winning six games in a row and finally welcoming back outfielder Tyler O’Neill to the lineup, the team saw their big streak come to an end Friday versus the Chicago Cubs. That […]

With its future uncertain, the Pac-12 Conference was in desperate need of some good optics and solidarity at their annual Media Days. Apparently, neither happened. Commissioner George Kliavkoff started the proceedings in Las Vegas with a press conference that touched on expansion and that pesky media rights deal that has yet to be procured. The […]

Your eyes are not deceiving you. This an article about the New York Mets being a buyer at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Get all of those belly laughs out of your system. Catch your breathe and then let it sink in. If you’re still with me, then I think you will eventually see that […]

When Grambling State football head coach Hue Jackson speaks, ears will perk up due to his previous shocking claims about the Cleveland Browns. He recently provided another notable quote, but one that will only spark feelings of pride and optimism among Tigers fans and the HBCU community. “Year 1, it was kind of a feeling […]