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Season-ending injuries are an unfortunate part of training camp. The injury bug has now made its way to the Minnesota Vikings, which have lost defensive tackle James Lynch for the 2023 season. James Lynch tore his ACL in practice Thursday. The injury will force the Vikings’ defensive tackle to undergo season-ending surgery, according to NFL […]

New York Giants correct tackle Evan Neal suffered an injury at training camp on Friday. Evan Neal spoke with trainers before walking off the practice field, according to The Athletic’s Charlotte Carroll. Neal left practice and was replaced on the Giants offensive lineman by Matt Peart. Neal left practice with a concussion and is currently […]

George Pickens has made headlines early in Pittsburgh Steelers training camp because of highlight-reel catches. However, the Steelers’ receiver still has some things to improve upon. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, for instance, believes George Pickens has to be better at dealing with officials. NFL officials were present at Steelers training camp on Wednesday, calling penalties […]

The New Orleans Saints took a major step in keeping Cam Jordan with the team for several more seasons. The Saints gave Cam Jordan a two-year contract extension worth $27.5 million, all of it guaranteed. Saints coach Dennis Allen sounds thrilled to have the defensive end locked up through the 2025 season. Allen might know […]

The Pac-12 might have been resurrected overnight. Oregon and Washington are now looking unlikely to leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, according to reports. Arizona’s potential move to the Big 12 may also have been put on hold. After Big Ten school presidents gave Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitte the go-ahead to explore making […]

The existence of the Pac-12 as a viable conference might hinge on a handful of schools, chief among them Oregon. The Big Ten is exploring the idea of further expansion by examining the addition of more Pac-12 schools, including Oregon and Washington, according to ESPN. Will the Ducks accept a Big Ten invitation and leave […]

Max Scherzer’s debut with the Texas Rangers didn’t go exactly as the pitcher had planned, but it was good enough. The Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Thursday in Max Scherzer’s first start since being traded from the New York Mets to the Rangers. Scherzer was credited with his 10th win of the […]

DeMarcus Cousins is not impressed with the Golden State Warriors’ Chris Paul trade. In an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Cousins explained that he doesn’t believe the Warriors’ decision to swap Jordan Poole for Chris Paul will make Golden State a better team in the 2023-2024 NBA season. “I’m going to be honest,” Cousins said. […]

Georgia football star Jamon Dumas-Johnson has expressed remorse for his arrest for speed racing. Less than two months after he helped the Georgia football team win its second straight national championship Jamon Dumas-Johnson was charged with racing on highways/streets and reckless driving. The linebacker is one of at least a dozen Georgia football players who […]

The New York Yankees have placed Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list. Rizzo’s IL stint is due to “post-concussion syndrome,” which the Yankees believe likely is connected to a collision he had with San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. on May 28. Oswaldo Cabrera was called up to replace Rizzo on the Yankees’ […]

Kyle McCord is, once again, competing to be the starting quarterback of the Ohio State football team. Instead of transferring elsewhere when CJ Stroud won the job two years ago, Kyle McCord opted to remain part of the Ohio State football program. The 20-year-old named Ryan Day as the reason for his loyalty to the […]

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon was the only first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft who didn’t report to training camp on time because he had yet to sign his rookie contract. The matter was quickly taken care of when Devon Witherspoon agreed to a contract a few days into Seahawks training camp. On Thursday, […]

Rory McIlroy’s putting coach is tired of the criticism that has been leveled against the PGA Tour star. Brad Faxon defended Rory McIlroy in an appearance on Golf Channel’s “Golf Today.” After coming in sixth place at the 2023 British Open, McIlroy’s major championship drought is set to reach 10 years in 2023. McIlroy nearly […]

Before the Miami Marlins acquired Jake Burger and Josh Bell at the 2023 MLB trade deadline, they tried to pull off a surprising deal with the Boston Red Sox. The Marlins and Red Sox had extensive discussions about a Justin Turner trade, The Athletic reports. Miami thought it was close to completing a trade for […]

There is a bit of a mystery surrounding the status of an Alabama football player. Crimson Tide receiver Thaiu Jones-Bell is not listed as a member of the 2023 Alabama football roster. It marks a change from the July 12 version of the roster in the Alabama football media guide, which did feature Thaiu Jones-Bell, […]

Brooks Koepka and his wife, Jena Sims, have welcomed their first child to the world. Sims announced on Thursday that she gave birth to their son, Crew Sims Koepka, on July 27 at 5:50 p.m. ET. Brooks Koepka followed up Sims’ Instagram post with a heartwarming message of his own. Koepka shared a picture of […]

Trea Turner’s disappointing first season with the Philadelphia Phillies might have hit a low point on Wednesday night. Trea Turner went 0-5 at the plate, including three hitless at-bats with runners in scoring position during the Phillies’ 9-8 loss against the Miami Marlins. Turner’s biggest miscue came on defense, where a groundball went under his […]

United States women’s national team captain Lindsey Horan is pushing back against the criticism that has come from former USWNT star Carli Lloyd. After Lloyd called out the USWNT for an uninspiring performance in the 2023 FIBA Women’s World Cup group stage, Lindsey Horan defended the team’s effort. Horan scored the only goal for the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. joined elite company when he hit a home run in the San Diego Padres’ 11-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Fernando Tatis Jr.’s home run marked the 100th of his career. The Padres’ outfielder is the fourth-fastest player in MLB history to reach 100 career home runs, in terms of […]

Matt Olson and Austin Riley made history when they hit back-to-back home runs in the Atlanta Braves’ 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Matt Olson and Austin Riley have hit back-to-back homers during a game in April, May, June, July and August. The Braves’ stars are the first pair of teammates in […]

Bo Bichette’s injury is a little more serious than the Toronto Blue Jays would’ve hoped. One day after the Blue Jays said that Bo Bichette avoided any significant structural damage when hurting his knee, the shortstop has been placed on the IL with right patellar tendinitis. The announcement comes one day after Toronto completed a […]

This obviously isn’t what the Los Angeles Angels had in mind when they traded for Lucas Giolito. The Atlanta Braves pounded Lucas Giolito for nine runs on Wednesday afternoon in a 12-5 victory over the Angels. The appearance against the Braves was Giolito’s second start since the Chicago White Sox traded him to the Angels. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies upgraded their rotation at the 2023 MLB trade deadline by acquiring Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers. The Phillies sent minor-league prospect Hao-Yu Lee to the Tigers. Far from the biggest move on the day of the deadline, the Michael Lorenzen trade was a notable deal. The Phillies’ trade deadline included a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals sent Jack Flaherty to the Baltimore Orioles just before the 2023 MLB trade deadline arrived. It’s a move that made sense for the Cardinals and Orioles, given their place in the standings and Jack Flaherty’s impending free agency. That doesn’t necessarily mean it was a “good” trade for both teams. The […]

It’s unlikely that the United States Women’s National Soccer Team will complete a 3-peat at the 2023 FIBA Women’s World Cup, according to the latest betting odds. After the USWNT advanced to the 2023 Women’s World Cup knockout stage, the back-to-back champs are no longer favored to win the championship. England now holds that distinction. […]

Dylan Cease was not involved in the Chicago White Sox’ 2023 trade deadline fire sale. The most valuable pitcher on the White Sox roster, Dylan Cease was highly sought-after by contenders looking to upgrade their rotation. The decision to turn down those offers could end up haunting Chicago in the long run. Following reports that […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a minor trade at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The Phillies traded pitcher Bailey Falter to Pittsburgh, as first reported by The Athletic’s Jayson Stark. In exchange, the Pirates agreed to send infielder Rodolfo Castro to Philadelphia. Neither player is having a banner year in the 2023 […]

Francisco Lindor has publicly supported the New York Mets amid their myriad of 2023 MLB traded deadline moves. The Mets traded away some of Francisco Lindor’s best teammates, sending Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander to the AL West. David Robertson, Tommy Pham and Mark Canha were also part of the Mets’ trade deadline fire sale. […]

The New York Mets were supposed to be one of the top contenders to sign Shohei Ohtani in free agency. Now that the Mets have blown up MLB’s most expensive roster by moving Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and several others at the 2023 trade deadline, their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani is up in the air. […]

The Chicago White Sox’ 2023 trade deadline sale now includes Jake Burger, one of the team’s best hitters. The White Sox have agreed to trade Jake Burger to the Miami Marlins, according to SportsGrid’s Craig Mish. The Marlins are sending pitching prospect Jake Eder to Chicago in the deal. The White Sox became the first […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans can probably breathe a sigh of relief regarding their best hitter. The Blue Jays’ trade for Paul DeJong seemed to be a potential sign that Bo Bichette’s injury was serious. Just a few hours before the 2023 MLB trade deadline, Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters that Bo Bichette is […]

The Houston Astros are running it back with Justin Verlander. The Astros traded for Justin Verlander from the New York Mets with around three hours left until the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Outfield prospects OF Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford are headed to the Mets in the deal. Considering the major-league and minor-league talent involved, […]

The Cleveland Guardians are one of the most difficult teams to figure out in the hours leading up to the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The Guardians traded Aaron Civale to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Despite giving up their most consistent member of the rotation, the Guardians aren’t true trade deadline sellers. Guardians president […]

While there are plenty of marquee names in rumors ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a small trade. The Cubs traded pitchers Adrian Sampson and Manny Rodríguez to the Rays in exchange for minor leaguer Josh Roberson, according to The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma. The Rays […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are full-blown sellers ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. There’s no turning back with only a few hours left until the clock strikes 6 p.m. ET. Every Cardinals player who is headed for free agency should be shipped off to a contender. With Jordan Montgomery, Jordan Hicks and Chris Stratton […]

Rumors that the St. Louis Cardinals might actually trade Nolan Arenado to the Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t going away. Is a Nolan Arenado trade between the Cardinals and Dodgers likely? No. But it’s a scenario that St. Louis might want to give serious consideration before the 2023 MLB trade deadline on Tuesday. It’s a long […]

Kendall Graveman is getting a second chance to win a championship with the Houston Astros. After the Astros were defeated in the 2021 World Series, Graveman left Houston for a three-year, $24 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox just sent Graveman back to the Astros ahead of the 2023 MLB trade […]

Frank Clark wants to help renew the rivalry between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. Frank Clark joined the Broncos in free agency after he was released by the Chiefs. After years of beating up on Denver in AFC West matchups, the edge rusher is ready to return the favor to his former team. […]

Two players from the Miami Marlins’ 2023 Opening Day lineup are on track to return after dealing with injuries for much of the season. Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia just completed a rehab assignment, while Jazz Chisolm Jr. is about to start one 0f his own. Avisail Garcia said that he expects to rejoin the Marlins […]