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Hopefully, the Seattle Seahawks were able to escape their troubles for a bit by stuffing their faces with a Thanksgiving dinner. Come next practice, though, they must immediately begin fixing the offense, which again failed to deliver in a 31-13 route against the San Francisco 49ers. Geno Smith, who was questionable coming into the Week […]

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are having a lot of fun these days. Playing well and winning, which do not always go hand-in-hand, tends to have that effect. They made the most out of their Thanksgiving afternoon game versus the visiting Washington Commanders, capping off a 45-10 annihilation with some turkey legs. No, they […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey offered some incredibly in-depth analysis after the team’s runaway 31-13 road victory against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday night. Only, it wasn’t all about the game. McCaffrey could not stop gushing about the postgame Thanksgiving meal, which was shared amongst several 49ers players. He worked up quite the appetite […]

The San Francisco 49ers feasted on the Seattle Seahawks, 31-13, in their Thanksgiving clash with the divisional rival Sunday night. But it wasn’t all gravy for the NFC West leaders, as they seemingly lost an All-Pro to a season-ending injury. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told the media that safety and key specials team player […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba reminded everyone why he was a coveted first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft in the team’s Thanksgiving game versus the San Francisco 49ers. With Seattle trailing 24-10 in the third quarter and facing 3rd-and-long deep in its own territory, quarterback Geno Smith connected with the 21-year-old for a […]

Just when it looks as if the Chicago Bears are starting to figure things out a bit, more potentially negative news surfaces. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney is apparently not happy with his role in the offense, according to ESPN radio host Marc Silverman. “I know for a fact that Darnell Mooney has privately had conversations […]

The Washington Commanders (4-8) were less than two minutes away from going into halftime down only one possession on the road versus the Dallas Cowboys (8-3). They eventually lost 45-10, in what was a brutal Thanksgiving afternoon for this slumping squad. Washington’s 2-0 start to the 2023-24 season feels like a lifetime ago now that […]

There are certain things fans just come to expect in the modern NFL, like excessive penalties, Bill Belichick’s indifferent press conferences and the Detroit Lions breaking your heart on Thanksgiving. After narrowly escaping a bitter home loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, Detroit fell in Ford Field to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, […]

Age gets us all. There is no shame in that. Even teenagers are forced to make adjustments to combat the gradual effects of Father Time. Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is being proactive, however, and doing everything he can to elevate his game. The Blazers rookie elaborated on his new look, which includes protective […]

Rooting for the Dallas Cowboys to lose is a pastime for many NFL fans, but they have been at the center of a couple of the more impressive underdog tales in recent memory. They converged on Thanksgiving Day in a game against the Washington Commanders. 2016 fourth-round pick Dak Prescott tied former undrafted QB Tony […]

Kansas basketball did not live up to their No. 1 ranking Tuesday night in the Maui Invitational. No. 4 Marquette had the Jayhawks uncharacteristically out of sorts on its way to the 73-59 victory. Turnovers (18), free throw woes (9-of-16) and a lack of defensive cohesion contributed to KU’s upset loss, but head coach Bill […]

No. 1 no more. Marquette basketball made a big statement with their straightforward, 73-59 victory over the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in the Maui Invitational Tuesday night. The relentless Golden Eagles looked every part of a Shaka Smart-led team, as they forced America to recognize their ample talents. “Shaka Smart is Bill Self’s daddy!,” Connor Smith […]

Regardless of the sport, every year there seems to be at least one athlete who is released midseason for a variety of reasons. They then proceed to have an instant impact for another team, just in time for the postseason push. Shaquille Leonard could be that guy this year, following his release from the Indianapolis […]

LeBron James’ unprecedented combination of greatness and longevity has earned him sole occupancy of the 39,000 points club, per ClutchPoints. The all-time leading scorer grabbed the illustrious milestone early in the Los Angeles Lakers’ home matchup against the Utah Jazz Tuesday night. Knowing Commissioner Adam Silver, one can assume he is absolutely ecstatic that James […]

Some of us are lucky enough to have that person in our lives who worries excessively when we fall or get scraped up. The questions can grate on the nerves, but the concern should be understood and appreciated. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is experiencing this exact treatment heading into the team’s Week 12 matchup […]

The Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles was neither team’s best game, but it provided enough drama and excitement to get many people clamoring for another showdown in February at Allegiant Stadium. There were plenty of fans tuned in for the Week 11 installment of Monday Night Football. Actually, it […]

There are many reasons a neutral NBA fan can probably point to as to explain why the Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a 10-3 start and currently hold a first-place lead in the Western Conference standings. Anthony Edwards has taken another step towards superstardom, Rudy Gobert is an elite rim protector and the pieces are […]

It might be difficult for Phoenix Suns fans to look on the bright side of things regarding the health of Bradley Beal, but this latest update should have them feeling grateful that his back injury is not worse. “I’m told he’s been dealing with a disc issue in his back,” Shams Charania reported on FanDuel’s […]

Can one play ignite the Los Angeles Clippers? Well, Paul George certainly thinks so. After losing six games in a row, and starting 0-5 in the James Harden era, the Clippers snagged a crucial home win on Friday night versus the Houston Rockets. LA trailed by five with a little over two minutes remaining before […]

Regardless of how he is perceived, Kevin Durant is bound to make some headlines when he posts on social media. Monday, he fired a succinct and biting reply that appeared to address the officials’ controversial decision to overturn a foul call on Lauri Markkanen at the end of the Phoenix Suns’ 140-137 double-overtime victory against […]

Apparently the New Orleans Saints’ bye week was not enough for Derek Carr to get up to full health. Head coach Dennis Allen told the media that his starting quarterback remains in concussion protocol, per NFL.com. Carr’s first year in New Orleans, which comes after he signed a four-year, $150 million contract in the offseason, […]

It’s that time of year again, when ethical debates and excessive statistical analysis run rampant. Superstar shortstop Alex Rodriguez, slugger Manny Ramirez and 3,000-hit club member Adrian Beltre lead a high-profile 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Beltre, who also belted 477 home runs, earned four All-Star selections, […]

Lance Lynn is going back to where it all began. The veteran right-handed starting pitcher is agreeing to a one-year, $10 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Despite Lynn’s rough 2023 season, the Cardinals clearly believe he can be a key part of their ailing staff in 2024. The […]

Everyone expected the Oklahoma City Thunder (10-4) to take a step forward this season, but this young squad appears to be well-ahead of schedule in the early portion of the 2023-24 NBA season. They extended their winning streak to five games and also accomplished a remarkable feat while handing out a 134-91 shellacking to the […]

Shohei Ohtani might be the most coveted player in the history of MLB free agency, but even he comes with some red flags. Multiple anonymous executives believe that his second major elbow surgery, and his long-term pitching status in general, could cause some hesitation at the negotiation table this winter. “I’ll bet on him returning. […]

A picture can say a thousand words. But those words are not always accurate. When Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa was being carted off in tears after sustaining a foot injury Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, many fans assumed his season was done. A Monday morning update, however, is giving cause for some […]

There are great athletes, and then there are transcendent ones who you know regardless of your interests and occupation. You might call them icons. LeBron James definitely has his fair share of detractors, but he also has wide-ranging appeal. Rapper DaBaby is one such devout follower who doesn’t let his own busy schedule prevent him […]

One of the hardest things to do in sports is overcome early-season adversity. The Week 11 Sunday Night Football game features two teams who were brought to their knees in the first month of the NFL season but are now playing meaningful games in November. This prime-time meeting will be especially critical for the Denver […]

Both the Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) and Kansas City Chiefs (7-2) are cruising through the 2023-24 NFL campaign with their respective divisions in hand, so a midseason Super Bowl rematch is not exactly dire. Rest assured, however, the Eagles are motivated to make a statement. They just made two crucial roster decisions that could heavily impact […]

Minnesota Vikings fans are going to have to wait a bit longer to see star wide receiver Justin Jefferson return to action. Despite logging limited practices in the last week-plus, he will remain on the Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The unfortunate news means that quarterback Joshua Dobbs and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have seemingly turned a corner since enduring a five-game losing streak earlier in the month. An impressive 115-10 home victory against the Denver Nuggets on Friday marked their fourth win in five contests. Unsurprisingly, Zion Williamson was a major part of that success (26 points, 10-of-17). Also unsurprisingly, he will not […]

Is the Jim Harbaugh Era in Ann Arbor coming to an inevitable close? Although the Michigan football head coach is currently serving a suspension imposed by the Big Ten for the remainder of the regular season, the NCAA is yet to issue its own verdict on the Wolverines’ purported sign-stealing, cheating scandal. An insider thinks […]

A legend returns. Tiger Woods is set to compete in the Hero World Challenge in The Bahamas from Nov. 30-Dec. 3, per TGR Live. It will be the golf icon’s first PGA Tour event since he withdrew from the Masters in April. It is a fitting date for Woods to begin his comeback, as the […]

When a starting quarterback is lost for the year with injury, it is considered a forgone conclusion that his team’s season ends as well. Hence, the immediate future is bleak for the Cincinnati Bengals now that Joe Burrow is sidelined with a wrist injury and likely headed for surgery. But a retired backup QB believes […]

The Florida Panthers are thus far following up last season’s Stanley Cup Final appearance with a respectable 10-5-1 start to the 2023-24 campaign and a second-place standing in the Atlantic Division. Though, the return of two key defensemen might be the boost they need to really hit their stride. “Brandon Montour should make his season […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is done for the remainder of the season, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. He suffered a wrist injury in Thursday Night Football versus the Baltimore Ravens, and an MRI confirms there to be a torn ligament that will likely require surgery. After months of battling through a […]

James Madison football fans are taking a stand against the NCAA, and using a wide national platform to spread their fiery, NSFW message. With Bridgeforth Stadium serving as the host site for College GameDay this Saturday, The Pat McAfee Show is getting a head start and is airing in front of a lively and heated […]

Why won’t they just leave “America’s Team” alone? Michigan football continues to sink deeper into hot water regarding their alleged cheating scandal. The NCAA is said to have uncovered new evidence in its investigation that point to a new person of interest, as well as explain the reason for the abrupt firing of former assistant […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have won 86 games or more in six consecutive 162-game seasons. They consistently possess one of the most productive pitching staffs in the MLB and just captured another divisional title despite lacking offensive firepower. Generally, the offseason would provide such a franchise with the opportunity to strengthen an already competitive roster. But […]