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The Portland Trail Blazers (6-7) have had an uneven campaign to this point, dropping four of their last five games after starting 4-2, but Jrue Holiday has been a welcome addition to the team. He is bringing offensive stability and a wealth of hoops wisdom to Rip City, seamlessly reestablishing himself as a trusted scoring […]

The Dallas Mavericks (4-11) are still waiting for Anthony Davis to return from a calf strain, but their frontcourt has already received significant reinforcements. Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II shared the court for the first time this season in Friday’s double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, and although they sat out Monday’s blowout […]

The Buffalo Bills (7-3) earned another notable home victory on Sunday, besting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 44-32, but they still displayed the same flaw that plagued them in their shocking Week 11 loss versus the Miami Dolphins. Their defense cannot stop the run. The five-time defending AFC East champions allowed the Bucs to rush for […]

The New York Jets officially benched Justin Fields on Monday, ensuring that they will hop back on the quarterback carousel this offseason. The former first-round draft pick’s track record gave fans good reason to be skeptical, but Fields’ youth and athleticism convinced the perennially desperate organization to invest a two-year, $40 million contract in him […]

The mark of a successful team is one that has a sturdy enough foundation to withstand the temporary loss of their best players. The scorching-hot Detroit Pistons are proving that they are not defined solely by their star duo, earning victories over both the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers without guard Cade Cunningham and center […]

Following duds against the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles, the Green Bay Packers’ offense showed some life in Sunday’s 27-20 win over the New York Giants. Even so, the team had to come from behind in the fourth quarter and needed some Jordan Love heroics and Big Blue blunders to seal the road victory. Given […]

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) have built one of the most improbable winning cultures in modern sports history. They endure puzzling stretches of ineptitude (2023-24 late-season implosion), attract bad optics galore (constant AJ Brown speculation) and are oftentimes forced to grind out ugly victories (just look at the last six days). And yet, following a 16-9 […]

Following a splendid 2020-21 rookie campaign, Justin Herbert was tapped to be an elite quarterback. Patrick Mahomes was already at the apex, but the Los Angeles Chargers signal-caller joined Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson as his biggest challengers. While those MVPs have blazed a path to Canton, Herbert has fluctuated in the regular season and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (9-4) continue to weather injuries and absences in the early goings of the 2025-2026 NBA season, and as a result, unlikely players are gaining new opportunities. Young Bronny James will start in Saturday’s showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks (8-5), via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Marcus Smart, who is dealing with an illness, […]

The NBA is feeling the heat from Washington, D.C. in the aftermath of the federal charges that were filed against Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones in October. Congressional committees are demanding that the league takes accountability and action in this bombshell gambling investigation, and The Association is responding by seeking new information. The […]

The 2025 South Florida campaign began as a dream following upset victories against Boise State and Florida, but it may have just reached a nightmarish end in Annapolis. The No. 24 Bulls, who were positioned to serve as the Group of Five representative in the College Football Playoff, suffered a back-breaking 41-38 loss to Navy […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (8-5) have enjoyed a much better start to the season than they did in 2024, and they have a remarkably dominant version of Giannis Antetokounmpo to thank for it. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer is obviously capable of decimating opponents on any given night, but he is truly in rare form […]

Kiké Hernández enjoyed a glorious beginning to his fall, winning his third World Series ring after the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays in an all-time great Game 7 on Nov. 1, but he will spend the rest of his year, and part of 2026, recovering. The free-agent utility man revealed on […]

New England Patriots fans were hopeful that the team was just being cautious with Milton Williams during Thursday’s 27-14 win versus the New York Jets. No such luck. The fifth-year defensive tackle and Super Bowl standout could miss multiple weeks with a high ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Williams suffered the injury in […]

When Memphis Grizzlies fans hear news regarding Ja Morant, they instinctively clench their stomachs and pray for the best. They received an encouraging update on Friday, however. The dynamic and unpredictable point guard, who missed the team’s last contest due to an ankle issue, is off the injury report for Saturday’s road matchup versus the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have swung big in several offseasons, only to spin around and whiff a la John Kruk in the 1993 All-Star Game, which is coincidentally the last year this franchise won a championship. But perhaps this winter will truly be different. Following a fantastic campaign that ended agonizingly short of a World […]

Despite losing its last two games, Miami (Ohio) still has a chance at capturing a MAC championship this season. Unfortunately, that ailing pursuit will take place without Dequan Finn under center. The starting quarterback will forgo the rest of his redshirt senior campaign and focus on preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, per On3’s Pete […]

The word “unexplainable” is overused in sports. Tom Brady’s metamorphosis from a sixth-round draft pick to the greatest quarterback of all-time is in a class of its own, but it is a bit easier to fathom when one considers No. 12’s unparalleled work ethic, and the tutelage of iconic New England Patriots head coach Bill […]

No. 9 Notre Dame (7-2) is gearing up for what should be its final roadblock to a second straight trip to the College Football Playoff, as it visits No. 22 Pittsburgh (7-2) this Saturday. But the focus is not solely on that pivotal matchup. Many fans are keeping an eye on the speculation surrounding head […]

Texas A&M (9-0) is essentially guaranteed to compete in the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history, but head coach Mike Elko and company are aiming much higher than that milestone. Although the selection committee continues to favor Big Ten powerhouses Ohio State and Indiana, many analysts and fans feel the Aggies […]

The New England Patriots have gone from an undisciplined and undermanned operation to a Super Bowl contender in less than a year. The Mike Vrabel effect, an aggressive offseason and a highly favorable schedule have all helped the franchise rapidly ascend to the top of the AFC standings, but Drake Maye is deservedly the face […]

When one reflects on the National League Championship Series appearance and MLB-best 97 regular season wins that the Milwaukee Brewers achieved during the 2025 campaign, it is important to acknowledge the groundwork that David Stearns and Craig Counsell helped lay down. Savvy move-making, strong clubhouse chemistry and a balanced philosophical approach has helped establish one […]

The New York Mets knew they were going to have a tough decision to make when it came to their all-time home run leader, but a deep playoffs run was supposed to ease this offseason predicament. Now, after failing to secure a National league Wild Card berth and suffering one of the more disappointing finishes […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins has always been one to express himself and he did so rather admirably before Thursday night’s game against the New York Jets. He arrived at Gillette Stadium with a T-shirt that displayed “988,” the national hotline number for suicide prevention, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “You are worth […]

There is an art to being a popular parody account. If one posts only absurd statements that nobody can possibly fathom, interest will likely diminish. Mixing in false information that seems plausible enough to be amusing is how these social media-based saboteurs are able to maintain a large following year-round. When abiding by such a […]

Following their decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison, the Dallas Mavericks have another huge choice to make. Do they do everything possible to be competitive this season, or does ownership opt to launch a rebuild? Anthony Davis is emerging as a trade candidate amid Harrison’s ouster and the team’s 3-9 start to the 2025-26 […]

Kentucky basketball bested Louisville in field goal and 3-point percentage, rebounds and points in the paint, but it still suffered a 96-88 road loss to its in-state rival. Actually, the Wildcats (2-1) trailed by 20 points with less than 12 minutes remaining in the game. Despite their obvious talent, they could not figure out stellar […]

The Michigan basketball Wolverines do not seemingly have a particularly grueling non-conference schedule, but they were certainly pushed to their limits versus Wake Forest on Tuesday night. Dusty May’s guys squandered a 13-point halftime lead and found themselves trailing 77-70 with less than five minutes remaining in regulation. The Big Ten squad trudged through the […]

Firing Nico Harrison is unlikely to fix the Dallas Mavericks in the near future. This squad is plagued by injuries and will have no shot at surviving the onerous Western Conference unless they can stay relatively healthy for an extended period of time. Ownership should know there is no easy solution to this 3-8 start […]

Many NFL fans regretted their choice to watch an AFC West battle between the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos last week. Despite a strong defensive effort on both sides, the collective sloppiness was unbearable at times and is causing some people to closely examine the pros and cons of Thursday Night Football. Former head […]

Jeremy Ruckert was 10 years old when his beloved New York Jets last competed for a chance to reach the Super Bowl. Center Nick Mangold was a crucial member of that squad and solidified himself as a Gang Green great during his 11-year run in the Meadowlands. The two-time First-Team All-Pro passed away at 41 […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton revealed that he underwent successful surgery for testicular cancer on Friday, one day after he helped his team earn a 10-7 win versus the Las Vegas Raiders. The 31-year-old plans to return to action “soon” and is endlessly grateful that the tumor was identified promptly, which happened because of a […]

Just when it seemed like the Buffalo Bills had righted the ship and were sailing back toward the top of the AFC, their hopeful Super Bowl voyage incurs a considerable blow during a stop in The Magic City. A 30-13 loss versus the Miami Dolphins shows just how vulnerable Sean McDermott’s squad is at this […]

Justin Turner is a World Series champion, two-time All-Star, a 2017 National League Championship Series MVP and 2022 Roberto Clemente Award recipient. The soon-to-be 41-year-old has left his mark and should feel satisfied with what he has accomplished over the course of 17 MLB seasons. His passion for the game still burns bright, however. Turner’s […]

Even when the Chicago Cubs have a successful season, there is usually a “but” that follows it. For more than 100 years, the “but” was not winning the World Series. Now, after amassing 92 wins and returning to the playoffs in a full 162-game campaign for the first time since 2018, there should be a […]

New England Patriots fans and fantasy football managers had been patiently waiting for “The TreVeyon Henderson Game.” When Rhamondre Stevenson suffered a toe injury at the end of October, many predicted that the rookie running back would break out versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. No such luck. Instead, he unleashed his best in […]

Vanderbilt has done its best to prove that it is not just a Cinderella story this season, but road losses to Alabama and Texas have prevented some fans from crowning them a legitimate national title contender. The College Football Playoff selection committee clearly shares in their hesitation, as evidenced by the No. 16 it slapped […]

Colorado’s rock-bottom, 1-11 showing during the 2022 campaign, which was the final season before Deion Sanders arrived in town, ironically looms large during this era of Buffaloes football. Why? It’s simple. That humiliating campaign has been used as a testament to Prime Time’s capabilities as a Power Four head coach. “Just look where they were […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in last place in the Western Conference with a 2-7 record, are struggling profusely on offense and will be without their best player for a fifth straight game. This injury-ravaged and inefficient squad has a myriad of issues to sort out. Surveying the scene in Los Angeles will only amplify fans’ […]