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The week is not exactly ending on the high note it started out as for Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs. The two-time Pro Bowler is not practicing at training camp after suffering a bruised toe. This comes just days after he signed a mammoth, five-year contract extension worth $97 million ($42.3 million fully guaranteed). There […]

New York Yankees fans have been hanging on a thread for months with stagnant offense and inconsistent starting pitching causing them great distress and evoking countless “George {Steinbrenner} wouldn’t stand for this” responses. They seethed and bemoaned general manager Brian Cashman for the construction of the roster and nearly combusted when Aaron Hicks started hitting […]

Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore is returning to the place where he established himself as one of the best and most reliable running backs in the NFL for several years. Only this time, he is going to try to have an impact from a different part of the stadium. Gore will be serving […]

After much speculation, we got our answer. The New York Mets are sellers ahead of the MLB’s Aug. 1 trade deadline. The front office has decided to make the most out of a massively disappointing situation and dealt away David Robertson to the Miami Marlins Thursday night. Although the veteran reliever might be the biggest […]

Pittsburgh Steelers fans are known for their rabid enthusiasm and passion, but one took it a whole new and bizarre level at training camp on Friday. He asked offensive coordinator Matt Canada to sign a toilet seat. The coach showed his good nature by agreeing to perform such a crazy task and left his mark […]

Since Sean Payton was hired to be the new head coach of the Denver Broncos, people have been asking one question above all others. Can he bring out the old Russell Wilson? Well, he is definitely trying through the first few days of training camp. “A trimmed down Russell Wilson hinted that we are going […]

Quarterback Joe Burrow will miss “several weeks” with a calf injury, according to Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. That is obviously a brutal way to begin training camp, but everyone is likely breathing a sigh of relief that the initial prognosis is not worse. Non-contact injuries are often alarming […]

It is a cliche, but the Atlanta Braves (64-36) might not be compelled to make a huge move ahead of the trade deadline because a healthy Max Fried is a high-end addition in its own right. But that might have to be put on hold just a bit longer. The lefty, who remains on the […]

With the future of the Pac-12 in serious doubt following Colorado’s departure, the whole conference has been thrust into disarray. USC football, whose move to the Big Ten first ignited all the chaos, has no ties to the league beyond this year and is therefore unlikely to be preoccupied with all of that hoopla. Besides, […]

Any time Jimmy Garoppolo is absent at practice, Las Vegas Raiders fans are likely to twitch just on instinct. A lengthy injury history and offseason foot surgery are reasonable causes for concern going into this season, but Chicken Little is not running through Allegiant Stadium right now. Garoppolo was given a rest day at training […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has had the privilege of sharing the basketball court with many legends, but being teammates with Michael Jordan left him in complete amazement. And this is the Washington Wizards years we’re talking about here. Jordan’s final NBA act is naturally skipped over, but in all honesty the six-time […]

The Cleveland Browns and their fans will be charging into the weekend with some good news. Amari Cooper, who suffered a “minor tweak” at the start of training camp, will be returning to action Friday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. The veteran wide receiver had been working on conditioning off to the side […]

The Chicago Cubs (51-51) picked up a big 10-3 victory on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday to finally claw their way back to .500. Though, the good vibes were significantly dampened for left fielder Ian Happ, who was involved in a nerve-wracking moment with a former teammate in the first inning. Happ […]

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 […]