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The race for Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood is over. With Lazio seemingly the front-runner to land the 21-year-old native of the United Kingdom, the Serie A club simply could not complete a deal in time. The failed talks allowed La Liga’s Getafe to sneak in and sign Greenwood on a season-long loan from the […]

Fox Sports 1 personality Nick Wright prides himself on being fearlessly authentic. He insists that his opinions are not played up for atings, despite some fans thinking otherwise. So when he declares USC ‘s Caleb Williams as already being one of the five best quarterbacks in the game today (pro or college) or lists Michael […]

After being constantly reminded of the rare and colossal struggles the franchise is enduring in 2023, New York Yankees fans will be delighted by this latest bit of Pinstripes history. “If Jasson Domínguez, Everson Pereira, Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe all start tonight, it would mark the first time the Yankees had four players 23-or-younger […]

James Harden is among the most controversial stars in the NBA, but you wouldn’t know it from listening to Lil Wayne. On Friday’s edition of Undisputed, the rap legend and new weekly co-host offered his reasoning for why the Los Angeles Clippers should trade for the former MVP. “[The Clippers] should want [James Harden},” he […]

Although Texas football has failed to live up to their lofty expectations in recent years, the program keeps finding a way to reel its rabid fan base back in. The Longhorns have effectively set the stage for the upcoming 2023-24 season with their new hype video. They immediately played up the narrative that has defined […]

With September officially upon us and still no Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs fans have to be sweating a little. The defending Super Bowl champions kick off the 2023-24 NFL season at home against the Detroit Lions next Thursday, but it is looking less likely that their All-Pro defensive tackle will be suiting up. Despite […]

Say what you will about Deion Sanders, but he is a dreamer. The first-year Colorado football head coach has grand ambitions ahead of the team’s Week 1 road matchup versus TCU this Saturday afternoon. In fact, he believes the program is going to reach such heights during his tenure that its success will greatly impact […]

Thursday night’s game between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers had it all. The two best teams in the National League battling it out, with their best players locked in a tight MVP race. A big stage like the one afforded by Dodger Stadium showcased all of that greatness, and allowed fans to witness […]

As another potentially challenging NFL season approaches, New England Patriots fans are probably more comfortable remembering the glory days. The team obliged on Friday morning, releasing a 2000 NFL Draft conference call that featured the man who jump-started one of the greatest dynasties the sport has ever seen. “All I was looking for was just […]

You can’t solve everything with money, but sometimes a good chunk of change can give a team a desperately-needed makeover. The Chicago White Sox must change the atmosphere in the clubhouse and the product on the field. That essential mission is already underway and will really ramp up this offseason. As expected, owner Jerry Reinsdorf […]

It is hard to imagine Mike Evans not wearing a Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform. Well, fans might be wise to start preparing for such a reality, as contract talks between the veteran wide receiver and organization “have produced no progress and seem to have reached an impasse,” according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. […]

Thursday, August 31, 2023 will always be remembered as the night Ronald Acuna Jr. became the first MLB player in history to hit 30 home runs and steal 60 bases in a single season. But the Atlanta Braves superstar also achieved some other remarkable history against the Los Angeles Dodgers that must be properly recognized. […]

In addition to being one of the biggest tournaments on the tennis calendar, the US Open is a grand spectacle that blends New York culture and personality. Many casual viewers look forward to the various celebrity and athlete cameos that comprise this unique event. The signature Flushing flare is an essential part of this proud […]

It feels downright inappropriate to criticize the Los Angeles Dodgers (83-49) after the dominant August they have put together. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are both vying for National League MVP honors, Clayton Kershaw is in top form and the division is as good as locked up. There is really nothing to nitpick as the […]

We’ve all been there. Everyone has said something they would like to take back almost immediately. It might have taken Kelly Stafford a minute or two, but she is now regretting revealing comments she made regarding her husband, quarterback Matthew Stafford, and the Los Angeles Rams locker room. The Super Bowl 56 champion’s wife was […]

It is very difficult to enter a season without much hype and still find a way to get fans’ hopes up. The Boston Red Sox (69-64) were picked to finish either near or at the bottom of the American League East by many but still managed to suck the Fenway Faithful into their ill-fated playoff […]

No matter how far removed from the Octagon she is, Ronda Rousey will always be a central figure in UFC history. Her lofty resume and big-name recognition naturally still has a wide-ranging appeal. In fact, one former mixed martial artist revealed that she was offered an insane amount of money to make a grand return. […]

The Cincinnati Reds were nearly dealt a devastating double whammy at the hands of the San Francisco Giants Tuesday night. Starting pitcher Alex Cobb was just one out away from throwing a no-hitter in front of the home crowd in Oracle Park before Spencer Steer hit a devastating double. What will now unfortunately be overshadowed […]

As if it was not clear by now, Austin Reaves has arrived. It has been a whirlwind year for the Los Angeles Lakers breakout and FIBA World Cup standout, who is still processing his massive leap in popularity. It can be difficult to stay humble when murals are being made in your honor, but the […]

Seattle Mariners fans might have been a bit concerned after learning the playing status of their red-hot star, Julio Rodriguez, for Tuesday’s home matchup with the Oakland Athletics. In the midst of a historic run for both player and franchise, Rodriguez has been scratched from the lineup because of left foot soreness, per MLB.com’s Daniel […]

And so it continues. The Indianapolis Colts and their fans remain bogged down by the ongoing drama involving disgruntled running back Jonathan Taylor, after no trade was completed before the team’s Tuesday, 4. p.m. ET deadline. He will begin the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, opening the organization up to more […]

Amid all of the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks hoopla, the Milwaukee Brewers have quietly won eight games in a row to maintain control in the National League Central. They are gearing up for a pivotal three-game series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Before that begins, though, the organization had to make an […]

Do as I say, not as I do. In a twist of irony, the Detroit Lions are waiving quarterback Adrian Martinez on Monday afternoon, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater are now the only two active QBs on the roster, with opening kick-off just a week-and-a-half away. […]

Although Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros (74-58) have their eyes firmly fixed on the present, the 40-year-old ace made sure to honor a big part of his past in Sunday’s road win against the Detroit Tigers. Verlander and former teammate and fellow future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera exchanged a show of respect before […]

One of the reasons the Pittsburgh Steelers are gaining a lot of traction as a potential playoff team this season is because of the number of young breakout candidates they have on their roster. While most of the focus is naturally going to be on quarterback Kenny Pickett, one of the players he will be […]

Although Texas football is joining the SEC in 2024, they might as well already be gone as far as Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is concerned. He is displaying zero objectivity when it comes to the Longhorns, whom he is openly rooting against in their Nov. 24 regular season finale versus Texas Tech. Steve Sarkisian […]

Baseball fans everywhere have been plagued by wishful thinking. “If Chris Sale can stay healthy, everything will come together.” “If Giancarlo Stanton can be Giancarlo Stanton, look out.” “Things will turn around in Chicago now that Tony La Russa is gone” (that last one just took a wild turn, huh). The latest purveyor of false […]

Seven seasons, four playoff berths and three divisional titles is a lot of history for someone to just forget. Ahead of the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Dak Prescott arrived wearing a special tribute to his longtime and now former teammate, Ezekiel Elliott. He sported an Ohio State Elliott jersey, […]

It was not that long ago that Julio Rodriguez was considered to be an undeserving representative of the 2023 American League All-Star team. Fast forward to late-August and he has just achieved incredible franchise history that surpasses the greatest Seattle Mariners player of all-time and one of the best talents baseball has seen in the […]

Los Angeles Angels fans are going through a rough time. This, after a 2023 MLB season full of devastating blows. And that follows seven years of futility. So, perhaps a rough decade might be more appropriate. Whatever anguish they are suffering through has been made exponentially worse by the Shohei Ohtani injury situation. Following speculation […]

With the Milwaukee Brewers still in sight and the Cincinnati Reds breathing down their necks, the Chicago Cubs (67-61) should be entering September with legitimate divisional title aspirations and plenty of high-stakes drama. They can claim their seventh National League Central crown or be left out of the postseason entirely. Having such a thin margin […]

There will be a palpable excitement in the atmosphere when people pour into Soldier Field on Sept. 10 to see the Chicago Bears open up their 2023-24 season against the Green Bay Packers. To be clear, there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the future of this franchise, but the knots that impassioned fans are feeling […]

Every year, there is a trendy sleeper pick who really catches fans’ attention. While the Detroit Lions certainly have a crowded bandwagon for the upcoming season, the NFL-watching world also appears enamored with the always steady Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Mike Tomlin, defensive juggernauts like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward and second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett […]

Las Vegas Raiders fans can take a deep sigh of relief. Star running back Josh Jacobs is returning to the team after the two sides agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This will be in place of his franchise tag and includes a signing bonus. Both sides […]

Although the Mookie Betts trade still leaves a painfully bitter taste in Boston Red Sox fans’ mouths, the only reaction they were going to give their returning hero was one of complete gratitude and adoration. And that is exactly the scene that erupted in the stands at Fenway Park when the Los Angeles Dodgers star […]

Many NBA players dream of winning just one NBA championship in their career. Danny Green has the privilege of choosing between three different rings as his all-time favorite. While he did not exactly divulge that information, the free agent wing did reveal which one he would pawn. Los Angeles Lakers fans would be wise not […]

The Miami Marlins are currently going through a brutal case of growing pains in the second half of the 2023 MLB season. They have lost six of their last eight games, after already having separate losing streaks of five and eight games since the All-Star Break. And yet, the Fish are still in contention for […]

The wrestling world is mourning the tragic passing of Windham Rotunda, who is best known to audiences as WWE’s Bray Wyatt. After health issues kept him out of action since February, he was reportedly gearing up for a return to the ring. He died at just 36 years of age Thursday. With his trademark cryptic […]

Nebraska football fans have been clamoring for some change and excitement for a long time. New head coach Matt Rhule has brought plenty of both to Lincoln, as he tackles his next reconstruction project. His last one, an unsuccessful tenure with the Carolina Panthers, should hold no merit with the Cornhuskers. Reviving college programs is […]