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The Los Angeles Dodgers could be in line for a busy offseason and they are close to making their first big move of the winter. The Dodgers and infielder Max Muncy agreed on a two-year contract extension, according to Robert Murray. The deal was confirmed shortly after by the franchise. Muncy had a player option […]

It’s been nine months since the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, ending Buffalo’s season. Yet that game still has a direct impact on the Week 9 contest between both teams to be played this Sunday night. Bengals wide reciever Tyler Boyd said that some Bills players blamed the weather for their […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Washington Nationals were celebrating winning a World Series. Four years removed from that championship triumph, the Nationals head into the 2024 offseason on the back of four consecutive losing seasons and no clear end of the rebuild in sight. The Nationals continue to move forward with that rebuild after […]

The Texas Rangers won the first World Series in franchise history on Wednesday night and a big reason why was the play of Corey Seager. The superstar shortstop rose to the occasion for the Rangers the entire postseason, taking home World Series MVP honors for the second time in his career. In between celebrations, Seager […]

As the MLB offseason officially gets underway, contract negotiations across the league will commence as teams look to fill and retool their rosters. Superagent Scott Boras will be a very busy man for the next five months and he’s eyeing an extension for one of his newest clients, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their first win against their LA counterpart since 2020 on Wednesday, topping the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime, 130-125. The win was capped by a furious late-game push by LeBron James who continues to put up otherworldly numbers in the clutch this season. James scored 14 of his 35 points […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been busier than most NFL teams this week as they work through several changes within the franchise. Following the dismissal of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, the Raiders added a former Pro Bowl linebacker to the roster before a Week 9 game against the New York […]

As the Tennesee Titans gear up for a Thursday Night Football date with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team awaits official word on the status of injured wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. The Titans had up to 13 players on their injury report during the short week and ruled out four players before Thursday. Hopkins is listed […]

What a crazy past 24 hours it’s been for the Las Vegas Raiders organization. After an embarrassing display on national television on Monday night, the Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler late Tuesday night, followed by the departure of offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi. As the dust settles on some truly […]

At least one new member of the Los Angeles Clippers is expected to make his debut tonight. PJ Tucker, who was acquired by the Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the James Harden trade, is available to play tonight and is hoping to do so, according to Sham Charania. The Clippers are still […]

The season from hell continues to get worse for the New York Giants who suffered yet another injury to an offensive starter during Sunday’s pitiful loss to the New York Jets. Giants tight end Darren Waller injured his hamstring during the game and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Waller said the injury is “very […]

Kyler Murray’s return to the field may be coming sooner than expected. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback is “fired up” about the chance to play this week, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. (via Taylor Bisciotti) The Cardinals opened Murray’s 21-day practice window two weeks ago, meaning he’ll have to be activated before next Wednesday in […]

The New Orleans Saints tried to reunite Derek Carr with one of his favorite targets during his time with the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline but it wasn’t meant to be. The two sides discussed a deal that would send wide receiver Hunter Renfrow to the Saints, but there were too […]

As the NFL trade deadline came to a close on Tuesday, some last-minute reports filtered in regarding players who stayed put with their teams after the expectation they’d be traded. According to one source, an unexpected trade involving cornerback Adoree Jackson going to the San Francisco 49ers from the New York Giants was nixed because […]

With an assist on the only Toronto Maple Leafs goal of the game in Tuesday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Kings, William Nylander set a franchise record for consecutive games with a point to start the season, according to Luke Fox. His nine-game point streak to start the season breaks the previous Maple Leafs […]

A coaching purge has entered the Las Vegas Raiders facility, flipping the franchise’s 2023 season and future on its head. Hours after firing head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, the Raiders relieved offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi of his duties, according to Albert Breer. Lombardi came to the Raiders with McDaniels from the […]

As the Miami Dolphins get set for a huge AFC clash against the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany this weekend, they are getting some reinforcements in the form of protection on the offensive line and help in the secondary. Head coach Mike McDaniel said left tackle Terron Armstead, who’s been on injured reserve since October […]

The San Diego Padres have a few internal candidates who are viewed as favorites for their managerial opening, but there are a few other names the Padres are keeping tabs on. Mike Shildt and Ryan Flaherty remain firmly in the mix, but Phil Nevin and Benji Gil are also talking with San Diego about the […]

The first shakeup of the World Series for the Arizona Diamondbacks appears to be their lineup switch for Game 4. Starting third baseman Evan Longoria was swapped for Emmanuel Rivera, who gets his fourth start of the season in a pivotal game against the Texas Rangers. Longoria has struggled at the plate this postseason, hitting […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost quarterback Kirk Cousins for the season after he tore his Achilles on Sunday, leaving plenty of questions regarding the team’s 2023 season and beyond. With Cousins set to be a free agent after the season, the Vikings’ long-term quarterback solution is still in limbo. They think they have the guy to […]

As the clock ticks toward the NFL trade deadline, rumors are beginning to swirl surrounding some surprising names that are unlikely to be traded. One of those names is Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is not expected to be moved on Tuesday despite some interest from other teams, according to Jeremy Fowler. Higgins […]

Daniel Jones put to rest any speculation that he won’t be back on the field on Sunday for the New York Giants. After missing three games with a neck injury, Jones has been cleared for contact and is set to return under center for the 2-6 Giants. “I’m cleared. I’m ready to go. Barring any […]

After months of speculation, the Philadelphia 76ers finally traded former MVP James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a slew of picks and players. Harden requested a trade during the summer but the Sixers did not look for a deal for very long despite the Clippers being an obvious suitor. As the […]

The Boston Bruins are bringing back a familiar face amid their red-hot start to the season. Boston signed forward Danton Heinen to a one-year contract on Monday after the 28-year-old was with the team on a tryout contract during training camp, according to Sean O’Leary. The deal is worth up to $775,000. The Bruins wasted […]

When the Detroit Lions used the 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to select Jahmyr Gibbs, most thought that he would be their surefire No. 1 running back from the jump. Though the Lions signed fellow back David Montgomery to a three-year deal a month before drafting Gibbs, first-round picks are typically starters […]

A potential major piece of the NFL trade deadline puzzle has been added to the mix before Tuesday afternoon’s deadline. After weeks of debating whether to trade or extend cornerback Jaylon Johnson, the Chicago Bears are willing to listen to offers after the former second-round pick formally requested a trade late Monday night. Johnson is […]

Stop me if you’ve read this before: Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or. For the eighth time in his illustrious career, the Argentine legend was named the best football player in the world, topping the likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe for the top individual football award. Messi enjoyed another stellar season in […]

As the NFL trade deadline approaches, the Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make a move with the second half of the season looming. It may not come in the way of a significant acquisition though, as the latest rumor revolves around the Chiefs shopping Richie James. The two sides are reportedly working on a […]

Amid another stellar season, Maxx Crosby is further proving to be on a different level than most defensive players in the NFL. The Las Vegas Raiders edge-rusher is among the best sack artists in the game and has the drive that few latch themselves onto. “I don’t ever want to look back and be like, […]

After 12 seasons on the staff, Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz is not expected to return to the program next year, according to David Eickholt. The son of head coach Kirk Ferentz, he’s currently in his seventh season as offensive coordinator for the Hawkeyes. This season is a culmination of years of inadequate results […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are starting their offseason earlier than expected, but the National League juggernauts have some big decisions to make this winter. Among them is whether or not to retain veteran outfielder Jason Heyward, who had a resurgence at the plate with the Dodgers in 2023. There appears to be mutual interest between […]

One of the hottest names in the manager market is set to interview with a second team. Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell, who is set to become a free agent this week, is interviewing for the Cleveland Guardians managerial opening, according to Zack Meisel. Counsell will also interview with the New York Mets, though it […]

Without starting quarterback Quinn Ewers, Texas football secured a 35-6 win over BYU last Saturday. Freshman Maalik Murphy got the start under center for the Longhorns and played fairly well in his first collegiate start. Murphy completed 64% of his passes, throwing for 170 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. Texas football head coach […]

Tommy Pham had a chance to do something no player has ever done in the World Series in Game 2 on Saturday. Instead, the selfless veteran gave up his shot at history to give an Arizona Diamondbacks teammate playing time on baseball’s grandest of stages. Pham was 4-for-4 in Arizona’s Game 2 win over the […]

The Tennessee Titans like what they see from Will Levis. The rookie second-round pick had a debut to remember on Sunday, leading the Titans to a 28-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons with four passing touchdowns in a nearly flawless game. The Titans intend to stick with Levis at quarterback as the 24-year-old is expected […]

After missing three consecutive games with a neck injury, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been cleared for contact, setting him up for a Week 9 return, according to Ryan Dunleavy. Jones was cleared on Sunday, but was not in uniform for the Giants’ 13-10 loss to the New York Jets. Jones suffered the […]

After over 200 grueling games from the first pitch of spring training to the last pitch of each championship series, the 2023 World Series has finally arrived. Major League Baseball’s 119th edition of its championship series pins the hard-hitting Texas Rangers against everyone’s favorite underdog, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Friday’s Game 1 is sure to bring […]

The sting of losing two-straight games at home in the NLCS to end a season will stick with the Philadelphia Phillies for a while. The offseason won’t be quiet though as the Phillies have plenty of decisions to make regarding the roster. President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski will have his hands full with retooling […]

Days after sending All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to the Philadelphia Eagles, trade rumors involving the Tennessee Titans continue to flow ahead of next week’s NFL trade deadline. One of the names floating around is that of running back Derrick Henry and the Dallas Cowboys could swoop in to snatch the former rushing champ. The Cowboys […]