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One of the newest Ottawa Senators is excited to get things going with his new teammates, and some old ones. Joonas Korpisalo, who signed a five-year, $20 million contract with the Senators in July, is looking forward to creating a tandem with former teammate Anton Forsberg. “We go a long way back,” Korpisalo said, via Mike […]

USC’s three-month search for a new athletic director has come to an end. The Trojans are hiring Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen to be their AD, according to Ryan Kartje. Cohen is the first woman to become USC’s athletic director and the 10th person to oversee Trojan athletics in a full-time capacity. Cohen will be […]

The rumors that the New England Patriots were courting Aaron Rodgers this offseason are just that. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick made it clear that he never reached out to the Green Bay Packers to discuss a trade for Rodgers. Craig Carton reported in June that the Patriots offered a trade but that Rodgers refused […]

The Miami Dolphins will likely be without one of their quarterbacks for their final preseason game on Saturday. Miami placed Mike White in concussion protocol after he left their second preseason matchup against the Houston Texans. White played only a handful of snaps and did not attempt a pass that counted (he attempted one throw […]

Atlanta Braves fans have been clamoring to see more of rookie Allan Winans on the mound. They’ll get their wish on Monday as the 28-year-old will start Atlanta’s series opener against the New York Mets after getting recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, the team announced. Winans is just the latest stud arm the Braves have developed […]

No team in baseball is as hot as the Seattle Mariners. Winners of six straight and 14 of 18 in August, Seattle completed a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros this weekend. The series win moves the Mariners within a half-game of the Astros for the second wild card spot in the American League and […]

Few college athletes were as polarizing as Tim Tebow. The Florida football superstar and Heisman Trophy winner is arguably the greatest quarterback in college football history, but his devotion to his religion is perhaps the most important aspect of his life. Tebow was asked about his sex life in college, in which he said that […]

Novak Djokovic made more tennis history with his victory over Gael Monfils at the Cincinnati Open. With his round of 16 triumph, Djokovic is now 19-0 against Monfils on the ATP Tour, the most wins without a loss against one opponent in the tour’s history. The previous record was held by Rafael Nadal, who is […]

With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the New York Yankees recalled right-handed reliever Greg Weissert from the minors to add depth to the best bullpen in baseball. Weissert has spent most of the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Berre, pitching to a 3.19 ERA in 35 appearances, including nine saves. He made six appearances […]

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Justin Martinez notched his first MLB save in his fifth big league game on Thursday. The Diamondbacks were desperate for some bullpen help after a grueling three-game set in Colorado and called upon Martinez who was recalled from Triple-A Reno before Thursday’s game against the San Diego Padres. “My main focus was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles lost a key special teamer and depth player in the secondary with the news that cornerback Zech McPhearson tore his Achilles in the team’s preseason tie against the Cleveland Browns, according to Ian Rapoport. McPhearson will miss the entire 2023 season with the injury. Drafted by the Eagles in the fourth round […]

Las Vegas Aces star Chelsea Gray made franchise history in the team’s 88-75 win over the New York Liberty on Thursday, recording the first triple-double by an Aces player. It’s the second triple-double in franchise history but the first since the Aces’ first season in 2018. Gray finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 […]

The Miami Dolphins hosted veteran cornerback Bryce Callahan on a free agent visit Thursday, according to Field Yates. Callahan, 31, spent last season with the Los Angeles Chargers, starting 11 of the 15 games he played. He recorded a career-high 47 tackles to go along with six pass deflections and three interceptions, one of which […]

The St. Louis Cardinals placed Nolan Gorman on the injured list with a lower back strain on Thursday, according to Katie Woo. Gorman hasn’t played since Saturday and his stint on the shelf is retroactive to Monday, meaning he’s already served three days of the minimum ten. Gorman is one of the Cardinals’ best players […]

With preseason in full swing, it’s officially stock watch season around the NFL. Players across all 32 training camps are jockeying for starting roles and roster spots, trying to show a glimpse of what they can offer to their respective teams. A team as talented as the Philadelphia Eagles has plenty of tough decisions to […]

The final verdict regarding the suspension of Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was handed down on Thursday. Anderson was originally suspended six games for his role in a brawl between the White Sox and Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 5 but will start serving a five-game suspension on Friday after settling with the league, according […]

Though the Boston Red Sox are in the midst of a tight wild card race in the American League, a lot of eyes have been on their Triple-A team this season. That’s because 28-year-old Bobby Dalbec is having a season for the ages down on the farm and it may be in large part because […]

The Indianapolis Colts lost a key special teamer for the season on Thursday, as fifth-year wide receiver Ashton Dulin tore his ACL in practice, according to Adam Schefter. Dulin was carted off the field on Wednesday night and the season-ending injury was confirmed less than 24 hours later. Dulin played with the second-stringers in the […]

Despite being on the verge of their seventh consecutive losing season, there is some buzz surrounding the Detroit Tigers lately. A trio of young, impact bats is coming into their own for the Tigers in 2023, giving the fans something to look forward to in the midst of another dismal campaign. Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that he expects quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to see game action at some point during the preseason, according to David Furones. More often than ever, starting quarterbacks see less playing time in the preseason, making this move an interesting one. Miami’s situation with Tagovailoa is a unique one though, […]

It’s no secret that the New York Jets and their fans are over the moon after the team signed running back Dalvin Cook earlier this week. An already talented roster, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, got even better with the addition of the four-time Pro Bowl back. Rodgers spoke about the importance of having multiple […]

Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Jordan Addison is in concussion protocol and will not play in the team’s second preseason game on Saturday. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said Addison could return to practice as early as Monday, according to Adam Schefter. Addison caught one pass for 22 yards in his NFL preseason debut against the […]

The Seattle Mariners are again one of the most exciting teams in baseball in 2023. Led by a stellar pitching staff, the Mariners are right in the heart of the American League wild card race and have an outside chance at claiming the AL West crown if they get hot. Additionally, their final 10 games […]

The Cincinnati Bengals received positive news regarding wide receiver Tee Higgins, who landed awkwardly on his right leg at practice on Monday. He is back at Bengals practice on Wednesday wearing a compression sleeve on the same leg but there does not appear to be any worry about it, according to Paul Dehner Jr. Training […]

The US Open announced the wild card entries into this year’s women’s draw, with a pair of former World No. 1’s highlighting the group. Venus Williams and Carolina Wozniacki each earned wild card spots in the tournament, which begins on Aug. 28. It will be Williams’ 24th appearance in the US Open, extending her record […]

The FIFA Women’s World Cup final is set after England took down hosts Australia in the semifinal, 3-1. England’s first goal came from attacking midfielder Ella Toone, who fired a perfectly placed shot into the top right corner to give England the lead late in the first half. “It fell straight to me in the […]

Scott Shaw, San Jose State’s former director of sports medicine, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts on Tuesday following accusations of inappropriately touching woman athletes, according to ESPN. Shaw was accused of touching four students on various San Jose State teams without their consent between 2017 and 2020. He resigned in 2020 after 12 years […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has not participated in team drills during training camp due to ongoing contract negotiations, according to Marques Louie-Jacques. Wilkins is in the fifth year of his rookie contract and is slated to make $10.7 million this season. Though he has been present […]

The Baltimore Ravens were dealt a brutal update on former All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey on Wednesday, with Ian Rapoport reporting that Humphrey will have surgery on his injured foot. The Ravens hope that he can return in just over a month, meaning he will likely miss at least the first game of the season. Humphrey […]

The Chicag0 White Sox and their fans haven’t had much to celebrate this season, but there was plenty to cheer about on Tuesday during a 5-3 win over their crosstown rival Chicago Cubs. White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. ripped a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning that turned out to […]

For the second time this season, the Las Vegas Aces were routed by the New York Liberty, falling to their East Coast counterparts 82-63 in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final. Without Candace Parker for the 13th consecutive game, the defending WNBA champion Aces struggled defensively and failed to score 70 points for the second time […]

Chicago Cubs fans will have to wait a little bit longer for the return of ace Marcus Stroman. Despite an announced plan for Stroman to come off the injured list and start Wednesday’s game, the Cubs said Tuesday that Stroman will in fact not start after experiencing right rib discomfort, according to Maddie Lee. Stroman […]

As their disappointing season winds down, the New York Mets are giving one of their young arms another shot in the big leagues. Right-handed pitcher Jose Butto was recalled by the Mets on Tuesday, according to Tim Britton. It’s his second stint with New York this season and third overall after making his MLB debut […]

Just over a week after acquiring defenseman Jeff Petry from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Erik Karlsson deal, the Montreal Canadiens traded Petry to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, according to TSN. The Canadiens will retain half of Petry’s salary on his contract and receive defenseman Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round pick in […]

As Michigan football gears up for another run at the College Football Playoff, some of its preseason workouts are going viral. Any team as talented as Michigan is bound to have some freaks of nature on the roster, and that’s a fantastic way to describe junior defensive lineman Kris Jenkins. Video of Jenkins doing a […]

The Cleveland Browns gave a flurry of injury updates to several key players on Tuesday, including star pass-rusher Myles Garrett. Garrett injured his foot in a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday but it doesn’t appear to be too serious. He’ll participate in individual drills during Tuesday’s joint practice with Philadelphia. The same […]

The Seattle Seahawks and football fans received sad news Monday night with the passing of former running back Alex Collins, who tragically died following a motorcycle accident. Many of Collins’ former teammates and coaches from the Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens shared their condolences, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll being one of them. “He (Alex) was […]

The Seattle Mariners nearly pulled off the comeback of the season on Monday, but a blown save by Matt Brash in the ninth spoiled the fun in a loss to the Kansas City Royals. The Mariners trailed 5-0 entering the eighth inning and scored six runs across the final two innings to take a one-run […]

In the midst of a playoff race, the Miami Marlins added catching depth on Tuesday, signing veteran Jorge Alfaro to a minor league deal, according to Jordan McPherson. Alfaro will head to Triple-A Jacksonville and will likely find his way onto the Marlins’ big league roster at some point in the next six weeks. Alfaro […]