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The Los Angeles Chargers are one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NFL, thanks in large part to the play of quarterback Justin Herbert. The fourth-year signal-caller led the Chargers to the playoffs last season and Herbert put together another stellar year. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, one of Herbert’s favorite targets, […]

It’s no secret that the 2022 season was frustrating for many members of the Los Angeles Rams organization. The team had the worst-ever season for a defending Super Bowl champion and everything that could have gone wrong did. With the start of a new season approaching, apparently some frustration has leaked into the offseason. That […]

The Atlanta Braves have impressively navigated their way through the 2023 season so far with relative ease despite long-term injuries to several key pitchers. The Braves are potentially losing another arm after starter Kolby Allard left Sunday’s game with left shoulder tightness, the team announced. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Allard had “some tingling in […]

Despite his adamant retirement claims, Tom Brady is still the subject of comeback speculation. This time it’s his former Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate who is stirring the pot. Bucs cornerback Antoine Winfield Jr. said on the Richard Sherman Podcast that Brady’s time in Tampa may not be over just yet. “I’m sure we’re still reaching […]

After failing to find a trade partner for him, the Philadelphia Flyers announced Friday that they placed defenseman Tony DeAngelo on unconditional waivers. The 27-year-old will become an unrestricted free agent if he goes unclaimed, with the Flyers set to buy out the final year of his contract. DeAngelo signed a two-year, $10 million contract […]

The Novak Djokovic train continues to steamroll through Wimbledon as the four-time defending champion reached his fifth straight final at the All England Club with a semifinal win over Jannik Sinner. Djokovic’s straight-set win made history and puts him in a position to join an elite club with a win in the final. Sunday’s final […]

The UFC light heavyweight division is once again looking for a new champion after Jamahal Hill announced late Thursday night that he is vacating his title after rupturing an Achilles tendon. Hill said he will be out for a while and was promised by the UFC that he’ll get an immediate shot to reclaim his […]

Last year the Milwaukee Brewers surprised a lot of people in the baseball world when they traded All-Star closer Josh Hader at the deadline in the midst of a playoff push. A similar move with some of Milwaukee’s top players does not seem to be on the precipice this summer. Brewers ace Corbin Burnes, who […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are in the midst of a big-time rebuild and although they made a handful of signings throughout the first two weeks of NHL free agency, none of them really move the needle for Philly’s expectations next season. The Flyers missed the playoffs for a third straight season last spring, finishing with one […]

There is perhaps no better MLB team that models excellence as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers have other the last decade. Nine division titles, three NL pennants and a World Series championship are just the tip of the iceberg for the organization. The Dodgers have also produced some of the best talent in baseball […]

Oklahoma football will be in the spotlight a lot this season as they compete in their final athletic year in the Big 12. Oklahoma, along with Texas, is leaving the Big 12 for the SEC in 2024, the first of many conference realignments and expansions to be announced. With the move comes the inevitable loss […]

Derek Stingley Jr’s rookie season with the Houston Texans was cut short due to injury but the cornerback still made a decent impression on at least one fan during his first season as a pro. Four-time Pro Bowl cornerback and one-time first-team All-Pro Antonio Cromartie says Stingley deserves a little more respect heading into year […]

The Houston Astros are in unfamiliar territory as they are out of first place in the AL West and hold a one game lead on a wild card spot. The Astros still have every chance to reach their seventh straight ALCS and defend their World Series title, but they’ll need to make a few moves […]

What a whirlwind week it’s been for Chris Flexen. After being traded from the Seattle Mariners to the New York Mets on July 3, the Mets released him three days later. He floated around for a week before landing with the Colorado Rockies, who signed the right-handed pitcher to a minor league contract on Thursday, […]

There are few athletes as polarizing as LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers star brings it every single time he’s on the court and is a role model off of it. With as big of a following as James has, there are bound to be plenty of fans and with that comes a fair share […]

Northwestern football has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. Following reports that there was significant hazing being ignored by the program’s leaders and racism-based allegations against head coach Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern fired Fitzgerald after his 17 seasons with the team. The Wildcats are on the hunt for their next head coach […]

Kansas football has been a laughingstock in the college football world for the better part of a decade and hasn’t had a winning season since 2008. Last year was their most exciting and successful season in quite some time and it was in large part due to the play of quarterback Jalon Daniels. Daniels returns […]

There’s no denying the sort of mindset Kyler Murray has going into the 2023 Arizona Cardinals season. Despite tearing his ACL in December, Murray is determined to play for the Cardinals at some point this season. It would be a remarkable recovery and could ignite the Cardinals out of an expected slump. Murray had some […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will be without one of their key bench players coming out of the All-Star break, as the team placed Josh Harrison on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist contusion. It’s his first stint on the injured list since April 2021. Harrison played in 39 games for the Phillies, hitting .219 […]

As MLB teams are gearing up for the second half, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers made a small trade on Wednesday. The Dodgers acquired right-handed pitcher Tyson Miller from the Brewers, sending cash to Milwaukee in the deal. Miller made seven appearances for the Brewers out of the bullpen this season, posting a […]

NFL players don’t always pay attention to meaningless rankings and lists, but when they feel they’re disrespected by one they’ll take it personally. Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs is one of those players and he has a bone to pick with a lot of people in the league after he was left off a top […]

Conference realignment and expansion in college sports have become prominent in recent years with no sign of it slowing down any time soon. The Big 12, SEC and Big Ten all will have new members in 2023 and 2024 and the Big 12 is apparently looking toward adding more schools after Oklahoma and Texas leave […]

One of the best stories of the 2023 tennis season has come to an end as Christopher Eubanks’ impressive run at Wimbledon is over. The unseeded American fell to Daniil Medvedev, the No. 3 player in the world,  in a five-set quarterfinal on Wednesday filled with twists and turns. Despite the loss, Eubanks gave a […]

The NBA Summer League gives teams a chance to evaluate their newest talent and develop other young players that have been with the franchise for a bit. The Los Angeles Lakers, who are off to a 2-0 start in this year’s summer league, are impressed with the emergence of several of their participants, including second-year […]

Measuring the confidence of a baseball prospect is something that MLB scouts have to take into consideration when evaluating talent for the draft. In the case of Chicago White Sox draft pick George Wolkow, there may be no player in his class brimming with more confidence than him. The White Sox spent a seventh-round pick […]

The Seattle Seahawks surprised a lot of people in 2022 when they reached the playoffs despite trading away franchise quarterback Russell Wilson. The team found its next franchise QB in Geno Smith and instead of starting a rebuild, the Seahawks added talent this offseason to build off of last year’s impressive campaign. Seahawks wide receiver […]

There’s something poetic about an unlikely hero making a name for themselves on one of his or her sport’s biggest stages. On a team filled with Atlanta Braves stars and a pair of MVPs, it was a first-time All-Star who won the 2023 MLB All-Star Game for the National League, its first triumph since 2012. […]

It’s been nearly two years since Jon Gruden resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders and new details are emerging on what led to the downfall of one of the most recognizable faces in the NFL. Gruden was pushed out of the Raiders in October 2021 after emails were leaked that contained racist […]

Cam Whitmore is being referred to as the steal of the 2023 NBA Draft by multiple outlets after he slid down to the 20th pick in the draft, going to the Houston Rockets. The rookie seems excited to be in Houston and is grateful that the Rockets gave him an opportunity in the NBA. He […]

There are few relief pitchers who have been as dominant as Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel over the last decade. The duo both achieved a feat this season only six other pitchers achieved in the history of Major League Baseball. The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies closers both notched their 400th career saves, doing […]

Perhaps no athlete in any sport absorbs pressure as well as Novak Djokovic does.  The 23-time Grand Slam champion powered his way into a fifth straight Wimbledon semifinal, defeating Andrey Rublev in four sets. It is his 33rd consecutive victory at Wimbledon, placing him third all-time in that feat behind Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes may be getting one of their best players back from injury much sooner than anticipated. Andrei Svechnikov, who tore his ACL in March, is cleared to resume skating activities for the first time since the injury. He expects to be back and healthy for the Hurricanes’ first game of the season in […]

There was plenty of tension between the MLB and the player’s association during labor negotiations in early 2022. On the brink of losing a season, the two sides finally came to an agreement and the league played all 162 games in 2022. The MLB has played a 162-game schedule since 1961, with the exception of […]

The emotions of winning a Wimbledon quarterfinal match are something few tennis players get to feel in their careers. Defeating the No. 1 player in the world at The Championships apparently makes you want to drink a beer, at least if you’re Elina Svitolina. Svitolina won a close match against top-seeded Iga Swiatek in three […]

Perhaps no division in football is more wide open in 2023 than the NFC South. No team is expected to run away with the division title this year, giving every team hope that they can top the standings and host a playoff game next January. The Atlanta Falcons are one of those teams and there […]

The Cincinnati Reds have surprised a lot of people this season as they sit in first place in the NL Central at the All-Star break. A big reason for that is their shutdown closer Alexis Diaz. In his second season in the MLB, Diaz is already one of the best relief pitchers in baseball. Reds […]

In his ninth season in the MLB and first with the Detroit Tigers, Michael Lorenzen is an All-Star for the first time. Though his selection may only be because of a rule by the league that says every team gets an All-Star, Lorenzen is honored to be representing the Tigers in Seattle. “Honestly right when […]

The Home Run Derby is one of the premier events of the Major League Baseball season and the eight players participating in the 2023 edition did not disappoint. Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came away with the victory, but it was the hometown hero Julio Rodriguez who stole the show in front of […]

There are few players in the MLB as polarizing as Aaron Judge. The New York Yankees superstar is currently on the shelf and won’t be playing in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, but he talked about why he is very present during one of the most respected traditions in baseball. The Yankees have routinely […]