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The Chicago Bears did not have a lot of positive takeaways from a three-win 2022 season. Perhaps the bright spot on the 29th-ranked total defense in the NFL was rookie safety Jaquan Brisker. Entering his sophomore season, Brisker’s confidence is growing and he thinks a breakout season is in the cards. “Usually I’m a consistent leader. You […]

The Minnesota Vikings are at a standstill with three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Danielle Hunter. Reports are that Hunter will skip the Vikings’ mandatory minicamp amid his contract dispute. Hunter is in the final year of his current contract and is slated to make $4.9 million plus bonuses after some contract restructuring from a year ago. […]

The Chicago Sky went through a slew of changes to the roster during the last WNBA offseason, one of which was the loss of Candace Parker to the Las Vegas Aces. When everything was said and done and the 2023 WNBA season was underway, the Sky were left with just one starter from the 2021 […]

The St. Louis Cardinals continue their downward spiral this season and the pressure of minimizing the mistakes is getting to the team. Manager Oliver Marmol issued the perfect take after the latest series loss to the Cincinnati Reds, one that was avoidable if not for a lead-off walk in the eighth inning of Sunday’s loss. […]

The Houston Rockets will reportedly pursue free agent point guard Kyrie Irving this offseason if their top target James Harden decides to stay in Philadelphia. The Rockets are expected to have a ton of cap space and have the means to pay a superstar like Irving or Harden, but Shannon Sharpe said on Undisputed that the […]

The Houston Texans announced that franchise legend J.J. Watt will be inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor at halftime of Houston’s Oct. 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watt, who retired from professional football after the 2022 season, spent the first ten seasons of his career with the Texans. Arguably the greatest player to […]

Sue Bird, one of the most prolific figures in WNBA history, got her long-awaited final send-off from Seattle Storm fans during her jersey retirement ceremony on Sunday at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. Bird’s No. 10 was lifted into the rafters, making her the second Storm player to have her number retired, joining Lauren Jackson, Bird’s […]

Few quarterbacks were as electrifying to watch on the field as Michael Vick was during his 13-year NFL career. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is trying to join that particular tier of quarterback talent. The Bears invited Vick to the team’s facilities to give their signal-caller some pointers as he enters his third season as […]

It’s hard to find a hidden gem on a roster as talented as the Philadelphia Eagles. The 2022 team boasted eight Pro Bowl players and six All-Pro selections, two of which were first-team. Having all those stars on one roster can also mean some guys can fly under the radar. The Eagles know how to […]

Not every NFL player has a perfect draft night experience. This year’s installment saw quarterback Will Levis, widely expected to be taken in the first round, slip into the second round where the Tennessee Titans took him 33rd overall. The NFL did something special for some draft picks this year, showing them video messages from […]

The Denver Broncos are trying to leave their struggles in the rearview mirror as they prepare for the 2023 season. After an early offseason that was filled with trade speculation for two of Denver’s top targets, Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton, both wide receivers are still with the Broncos. Sutton said Denver is always where […]

Luis Arraez has long been one of the most consistent hitters in baseball. No one could have expected the type of season he’s having with the Miami Marlins though, one that could end in historic fashion. Arraez is currently hitting .403 through 58 games. That is the deepest into a season a player has hit […]

Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston is setting lofty goals for himself one season into his NFL career. The Jackson State standout had a solid rookie season with the Lions in 2022 but wants more as the team looks to reach new heights in 2023. “My role is majority pass rush and getting sacks. I just […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are at a standstill when it comes to star running back Josh Jacobs. The reigning NFL rushing king has yet to sign his franchise tag and there are no signs of a long-term extension getting done before training camp. That has given other running backs on the Raiders roster some reps […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have had quite the offseason, dominating the draft and improving and reshaping one of the already more talented rosters in the NFL. Though they lost a number of key members to their 14-win team from a year ago, one important player who many thought was done with football is back for one […]

The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t exactly been the team that everyone expected them to be in 2023. Currently in last place in the NL Central with the second-worst record in the National League, the Cardinals and a lot of their players looked terrible in April, though some picked it up in May. The Cardinals were […]

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli wants his players to be held accountable, even if it’s in a June regular season game. Baldelli addressed a baserunning error from Max Kepler in the Twins’ walk-off loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Kepler did not take second base when his teammate Michael Taylor stole third in the top […]

The Atlanta Braves are one of the most talented teams in the MLB. They also seem to be one of the most tight-knit groups in the league which has led to plenty of success in recent years. This season is no different, with the Braves out to the best record in the National League as […]

Noah Syndergaard’s time with the Los Angeles Dodgers has gone about as poorly as any pitcher could imagine. Things went from bad to worse, as Syndergaard finds himself on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his finger, according to Bob Nightengale. In 12 starts, the once dominant Syndergaard allowed 44 runs and 12 […]

The Seattle Seahawks entered a new era in 2022 after trading away franchise quarterback Russell Wilson and releasing six-time first-team All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner. That meant that new leaders had to step up, something that DK Metcalf strived to be, though he does it a little differently. “I mean, I’ve never done it,” Metcalf said, […]

Brittney Griner has had emotional returns already in her first WNBA and home Phoenix Mercury games this season. She had another one on Wednesday when she and the Mercury traveled to Dallas, just two hours from where she played her college ball at Baylor. Though the Mercury fell to the Dallas Wings, Griner had a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for new leaders in the locker room in the wake of the departure of Derek Carr. At least one young player is emerging as a leader on the defensive side of the ball for the Raiders. Third-year linebacker Divine Deablo has been given more responsibility within the Raider defense […]

The San Francisco 49ers already had one of the most daunting defensive fronts in the NFL before they added Pro Bowl defensive tackle Javon Hargrave. Led by reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa, the 49ers finished with the No. 1 total defense in football in 2022. Bosa gave praise to his new […]

Kellen Moore has emerged as one of the best offensive minds in the NFL coaching landscape. The Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator has some new toys to play with in his first season in LA, including running back Austin Ekeler. Ekeler’s future beyond the 2023 season remains a mystery, but Moore is focused on carving […]

Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami and the MLS is already bringing with it rumors of which other stars will join Messi. The latest is one suggesting that Inter Miami is looking at a trio of Messi’s former teammates at Barcelona to bring to the MLS side. Gaston Edul reports that Inter Miami is interested […]

The sporting world was sent into a frenzy Wednesday morning with the news that Lionel Messi is reportedly joining MLS side Inter Miami, snubbing a return to FC Barcelona. Inter Miami could certainly use some Messi magic this season and they’ve already seen the effects that he can have on the club before the signing […]

The Los Angeles Kings locked up one of their top defensemen, signing  Vladislav Gavrikov to a two-year extension, according to Chris Johnston. The deal is worth $5.875 per year. The Kings traded for Gavrikov in March and he thrived with his new team, nabbing nine points in 20 regular season games. He added a point […]

The Dallas Cowboys are a different team when quarterback Dak Prescott is fully healthy. They haven’t had that in two of the last three seasons, as Prescott has missed 17 games in the span. Entering the 2023 season, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that Prescott is ‘owning’ the offense. “I have no interest in […]

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets battled it out for the NL East title last season, with the Braves earning the division crown via tiebreaker after the teams finished with identical records. That brings the 2023 matchups between both teams into the spotlight, including the latest thrilling installment on Tuesday. During the 6-4 Braves win, […]

The aftermath of the PGA Tour’s announcement of its merger with LIV Golf has been as expected. The majority of PGA Tour players are angered or upset by the move and the LIV golfers are grinning from ear to ear. One unexpected reaction comes from PGA lifer and golf legend Jack Nicklaus. The 18-time major […]

J.D. Martinez has found a new level at the plate this season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The five-time All-Star is scorching hot as June ramps up and playing a big part in the Dodgers offense. Martinez lost some of his power last season, hitting 16 home runs in 139 games. He already has 15 […]

The San Francisco 49ers have quite the quarterback battle on their hands this summer. Though the consensus is that Brock Purdy will be the starting quarterback when healthy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold have received some hype as well in regards to potentially getting some snaps as the starter. 49ers tight end George Kittle is […]

The first big trade of the NHL offseason has happened before the offseason truly begins. The Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings are involved in a three-team trade involving five players and three draft picks. The Flyers received a first-round pick in this year’s draft and two second-round picks. They also got […]

Jalen Ramsey is already enjoying his time with his new team, the Miami Dolphins. The three-time first-team All-Pro cornerback was traded to the Dolphins on March 15 after four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. Ramsey will not get a chance to play alongside fellow first-team All-Pro Xavien Howard to form one of the best […]

Elly De La Cruz, one of the most highly anticipated baseball prospects in recent years, is finally getting his chance in the big leagues. The Cincinnati Reds are calling up their top prospect to much fanfare after his dominant display in the minor leagues this season. De La Cruz easily vaulted into the top 5 […]

The stage is set for the 2023 Women’s College World Series finals and it’s a matchup of two heavyweights in the college softball landscape. Florida State softball will face the two-time defending champion Oklahoma Sooners in a best-of-three series starting Wednesday night in Oklahoma City. Florida State booked its ticket into the championship series with […]

The San Diego Padres entered the 2023 season as one of the favorites to win the World Series. With a roster dripping with talent, expectations are very high for a team that was three wins away from playing in the Fall Classic last year. As fate would have it though, this season hasn’t gone as […]

One of the most shocking news stories in sports this year has occurred, as the PGA Tour announced a merger with the rival LIV Golf League. What seemed unprecedented just weeks ago, with ongoing lawsuits for the PGA Tour against LIV, has happened and sent a shockwave through the golf and sporting world. Several reports […]

The NFL world and football community mourn the loss of Norma Hunt, the matriarch of the Hunt family that founded the Kansas City Chiefs, after her passing on Sunday. She was 85. The cause of death was not given. Hunt was the wife of Lamar Hunt, the founder of the Chiefs and principal owner of […]