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The Denver Broncos continue to get positive injury updates regarding Javonte Williams and Tim Patrick in training camp. Both Javonte Williams and Tim Patrick avoided the PUP list, despite returning from season-ending knee injuries. Broncos coach Sean Payton said the team is being cautious with the players as they get ready for the 2023 season. […]

Aaron Judge made his long-awaited return for the New York Yankees on Friday night. Playing his first game nearly two months after suffering a toe injury, Aaron Judge had little effect on a struggling Yankees lineup. The Baltimore Orioles spoiled Judge’s return, shutting out the Yankees in a 1-0 walk-off win and moving nine games […]

The USC football coach Lincoln Riley has faith in defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. After the Trojans’ defense faltered down the stretch of the 2022 season, Lincoln Riley believes the unit is in good hands for his second season with the USC football program. There’s little question that the Trojans will have one of the best […]

The Chicago White Sox have already traded five pitchers. After moving Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn and three relievers, a sixth White Sox pitcher could soon be moved. Chicago relieverKeynan Middleton is drawing interest around the league and could be dealt by Tuesday’s 2023 MLB trade deadline, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. The White Sox […]

Quarterback Jeff Sims isn’t overlooking any Nebraska football opponents on the 2023 schedule. The Georgia Tech transfer knows that Nebraska football fans are hyped for certain games, like the team’s matchup with Colorado. While fans have the luxury of looking ahead to the Colorado game, the Nebraska quarterback is doing no such thing. “I’ve heard […]

With the Big Ten getting rid of divisions starting in the 2024 season, the Ohio State-Michigan football game could be followed up with a rematch in the conference championship game the following week. Ohio State football coach Ryan Day believes the league should consider no longer making “The Game” the regular season finale. Michigan football […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first team opened up Thursday’s training camp practice with a go route for receiver George Pickens. If George Pickens is right, it’s something that Steelers’ fans will see more of during the 2023 NFL season. The Steelers’ offense, in particular Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Matt Canada, has been criticized for being too conservative. […]

A Nolan Arenado trade ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline is no longer outside the realm of possibility. The St. Louis Cardinals have acknowledged that they will be trade deadline sellers. At least one club has spoken with the Cardinals about a potential Nolan Arenado trade. Even though Arenado will likely remain put for […]

MLB’s new rule changes might be one of the best things to happen to baseball since the 1998 Home Run Race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. With the 2023 MLB trade deadline just a few days away, the league is in the midst of its biggest attendance increase in 25 years. MLB attendance is […]

Unlike the Miami Dolphins, the Green Bay Packers have made it through the first few days of training camp without their star cornerback suffering an injury. Packers coach Matt LaFleur quelled any injury concerns there might be regarding Jaire Alexander. LaFleur said there is no worry over Jaire Alexander, who was slow to get up […]

With Brock Purdy cleared to be a full participant in training camp, the quarterback is likely going to be the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 1 starter. However, Brock Purdy isn’t taking anything for granted upon his return from elbow surgery, even after taking the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game as a rookie. 49ers coach […]

The Indianapolis Colts appear to have a real quarterback competition on their hands. Anthony Richardson was seen taking first-team reps in practice on Friday, according to Fox59’s Mike Chappell. It marks a change from the start of Colts training camp, during which Gardner Minshew took first-team reps ahead of Anthony Richardson. The news shouldn’t come […]

The SEC and Big Ten have been the leaders in conference expansion, adding some of the top college football programs. Colorado is the latest school to make a change, agreeing to bolt the Pac-12 for the Big 12. Will the ACC get involved? Nothing is imminent, but the ACC is reportedly weighing its options. The […]

Once the favorites to sign Dalvin Cook, the Miami Dolphins face competition from their AFC East rivals. Dalvin Cook will visit with the New York Jets on Friday, and there are indications that Gang Green is in the best position to land the running back. That doesn’t mean the Dolphins are out of contention to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to be sellers ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The latest Tommy Edman injury update could be relevant to those plans. Tommy Edman is working his way back from a wrist injury and is on track to return to the Cardinals lineup. Edman is expected to work out […]

Lucas Giolito heard the trade rumors. The pitcher knew that the Chicago White Sox might move him ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Still, Lucas Giolito was taken aback when learned on Wednesday that he’d been traded by the White Sox to the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels agreed to trade a pair of […]

The Washington Commanders declined the fifth-year option on Chase Young’s contract, meaning the defensive end is headed for free agency after the 2023 NFL season. The move doesn’t necessarily that Chase Young won’t be wearing a Commanders uniform in 2024 and beyond. If Young has the kind of season the Commanders believe that he can […]

The Atlanta Braves still have the best record in MLB, though the team isn’t playing its best baseball at the moment. Spencer Strider got the start in the Braves’ 5-3 loss against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. It marked Atlanta’s seventh loss in 10 games and the third straight start in which Spencer Strider […]

The Oklahoma football team is looking to improve off a disappointing 6-7 record last season. The low point for the Sooners in 2022 came during the Texas-Oklahoma football game on Oct. 8. Often one of the most exciting games on the Big 12 schedule, the latest edition of the Red River Showdown saw Texas blow […]

The Arizona Cardinals and Budda Baker have come to a financial resolution at the start of training camp. With Budda Baker seeking a new contract, the Cardinals have agreed to give the veteran a raise for the 2023 season, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The new details of Baker’s contract include $2.4 million in […]

New Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell isn’t putting any limitations on what he can accomplish in the 2023 season. Taking over a Wisconsin football program that is coming off its worst season in 14 years, Luke Fickell expects the Badgers to be much better. Under Paul Chryst and interim coach Jim Leonhard, the Wisconsin football […]

The Los Angeles Angels didn’t simply decide to take Shohei Ohtani off the trade market; the Angels became the first buyers ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Shortly after it was reported that Shohei Ohtani would finish the 2023 season in Los Angeles, the Angels agreed to trade prospects Edgar Quero and Ky Bush […]

Russell Wilson still has plenty left in the tank, according to Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton. Wilson’s first year with the Broncos was a disaster, ending with a 5-12 record and Nathaniel Hackett getting fired 15 games into his tenure as Denver’s head coach. Sean Payton told USA TODAY Sports that there’s plenty of blame […]

Don’t expect Dylan Cease to be part of a Chicago White Sox firesale at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. While Dylan Cease has been in trade rumors during the White Sox’ miserable 2023 season, Chicago reportedly has no plans to send the pitcher elsewhere in a trade. Teams continue to call the White Sox about […]

The Big Ten will expand to 16 teams in 2024 when USC and UCLA are added to the conference. Could even more teams be added to the conference in the near future? It seems to be an unlikely scenario after listening to Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti at Big Ten media days. In light of […]

This certainly not the way the Dallas Cowboys wanted to start off training camp. Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson was carted off the field with an injury on Wednesday. Donovan Wilson was diagnosed with a calf strain, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. There is some positive news for the Cowboys, considering a source told Rapoport […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and manager Torey Lovullo find themselves in an unfamiliar position ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The Diamondbacks are in the playoff picture and looking to be buyers. One or two trades could propel Arizona to its first postseason since Torey Lovullo led the team to the playoffs as a rookie […]

Any observer would agree that the Iowa football team must improve its offense in the 2023 season. The Hawkeyes’ offense in 2022 was worse than it had ever been since Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz took over the program in 1999. Kirk Ferentz seems to believe that the unit will be good enough when the […]

Kiké Hernandez wasn’t stunned when he learned that the Boston Red Sox had traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the throws of the worst offensive season of his career, Kiké Hernandez was prepared for the Red Sox to send him elsewhere. The time finally came on Tuesday the Dodgers traded for the utilityman […]

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon wasn’t seen on the field on the first day of training camp. Four months after the Seahawks selected him fifth overall, Devon Witherspoon is the only pick from the 2023 NFL Draft that hasn’t signed a contract. What is the holdup between Seattle and its first-round pick? It isn’t the […]

Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is retiring from the NHL. It isn’t because the Bruins center no longer loves professional hockey or is unable to play the game at a high level. Patrice Bergeron’s retirement stems from the time that it took for him to get ready for an NHL game and how he wants […]

The Brooklyn Nets added three new players to their roster and handed out one of the largest contracts of 2023 NBA free agency. Brooklyn should be good enough to contend for a playoff spot in the 2023-2024 season, though the Nets’ roster has one particular area of concern that could hold it back. The Nets […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are making sure that one of their best players isn’t going anywhere for a long, long time. The Hurricanes have signed Sebastian Aho to an eight-year, $78 million contract extension, per TSN. Sebastian Aho’s contract includes a $9.75 million average annual value and runs through the 2031-2032 NHL season. Aho had been […]

New York Giants General Manager Joe Schoen has to be feeling pretty good about the way Saquon Barkley’s contract situation played out. Despite speculation that Saquon Barkley might hold out after failing to secure a long-term contract, the Giants’ running back showed up to training camp on time. Schoen negotiated an adjusted franchise tag price […]

Damian Lillard and James Harden have both made it clear that they wanted to be traded. Several weeks after their requests were made, neither player has gotten their wish. Will Damian Lillard or James Harden be traded first? The latest betting odds suggest that the Philadelphia 76ers will pull the trigger ahead of the Portland […]

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Calais Campbell is starting training camp on the Physically unable to perform list. It likely isn’t how the Falcons had hoped Calais Campbell’s time in Atlanta would start. Fortunately, his stint on the PUP list isn’t expected to last for long. According to multiple reports, Calais Campbell’s trip to the PUP […]

After weeks of non-injury updates regarding Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees’ slugger is finally making real strides to return for the Bronx Bombers. Aaron Judge has gone to Tampa, Florida to continue his rehab from a toe injury. The next logical step would seemingly be a minor-league rehab assignment, but that is no guarantee. […]

After it was reported that Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe was offered $776 million to join the Saudi Pro League, LeBron James joked about leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for a mega contract in Saudi Arabia. That joke has led to real betting odds being created for LeBron James to sign with a Saudi Arabia […]

There are encouraging signs that New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte might be able to return from the injured list soon. Starling Marte is the on IL last after getting two migraines in under the span of a week. Ahead of the Mets’ game with the New York Yankees on Tuesday, Marte was hitting and […]