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Critics of the MLB pitch clock are stuck with the new rule for the remainder of 2023. There will be no changes made to the pitch clock for the 2023 MLB playoffs, according to Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci. MLB’s Executive Council told the Competition Committee Friday afternoon that no rules will be altered for the […]

Can USC football star Caleb Williams win his second straight Heisman Trophy award? It’s a feat that’s only been accomplished once before, and it happened five decades ago. Matt Leinart, the last USC quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy before 2022, believes Caleb Williams is in the right position to make history. Leinart isn’t exactly […]

After going undefeated in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the United States outlasted Montenegro 85-73 in a challenging contest. Team USA is set for probably its toughest challenge to this point when it takes on Lithuania Sunday. Both Team USA and Lithuania are headed to the World Cup quarterfinals next […]

Shohei Ohtani’s UCL injury and the prospect of getting a second Tommy John surgery are looming over the future of the Los Angeles Angels star. Not only would getting the procedure in 2023 prevent Shohei Ohtani from pitching in 2024, but it could also affect him at the plate. It’s a fact that Philadelphia Phillies’ […]

The Utah football team beat Florida 24-11 in its 2023 season opener without Cam Rising. But Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham is well aware that the quarterback is essential to the team’s hope of repeating as Pac-12 champions. Whittingham’s Cam Rising injury update following the win over Florida was a positive one, suggesting that the […]

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch would’ve rather traded Trey Lance to a team other than the Dallas Cowboys. Because the Cowboys came with the best offer to the 49ers, Lynch felt he had no choice but to send Trey Lance to San Francisco’s rival. “Well, as they say, tie goes to the runner,” […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders doesn’t care what the betting odds say. TCU is a 21-point favorite over the Colorado football team in Deion Sanders’ debut as the Buffaloes’ head coach. Sanders has no trouble believing that Colorado can overcome those odds Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas. “Certainly,” Sanders told USA Today when asked if […]

Alabama football coach Nick Saban seems to believe that college football’s latest evolution might be a return to the way the game used to be played. While spread offenses and high-scoring games became the norm, Georgia has won consecutive national championships led by a dominant defense. Given the Alabama football program’s success under Nick Saban […]

Another member of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team is calling it a career. USWNT star Julie Ertz announced her retirement from the sport on social media Thursday. Julie Ertz’s retirement decision comes nearly two months after USWNT star Megan Rapinoe announced that 2023 would be her final year playing professional soccer. “With immense […]

It didn’t take Nathan Peterman long to reunite with the Chicago Bears. Two days after the Bears cut Nathan Peterman, the quarterback has re-signed with Chicago. Peterman is in line to be the Bears’ No. 3 quarterback behind Justin Fields and Tyson Bagent. When the Bears let Peterman go earlier in the week, NFL Network’s […]

New Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze is ready to soak in the atmosphere of playing in the SEC. After four seasons at Liberty, Hugh Freeze makes his return to college football’s top conference when the Auburn football team hosts Massachusetts in its 2023 season opener Saturday at Jordan Hare Stadium. Freeze knows what it’s like […]

Lincoln Riley and Caleb Willams are primed to bring the USC football program its first national championship in 19 years. That’s, at least, what many college football bettors seem to believe. The USC football team has received more bets than any other team to win the 2023-2024 national championship at SuperBook, according to ESPN. The […]

It sounds like all is well between the Las Vegas Raiders and Josh Jacobs. Jacobs ended his holdout over the weekend, agreeing to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million. Even though the running back didn’t show up to training camp for all of the preseason, Jacobs suggested his negotiations with the Raiders never […]

The arbitration case by former Arizona Cardinals vice president of personnel Terry McDonough against team owner Michael Bidwill has revealed new allegations. Former Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks testified that he was given a burner phone to communicate with then-general manager Steve Keim when the GM was serving a suspension, ESPN reports. Steve Wilks said […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Jonathan Taylor appear to be stuck with each other, at least for the moment. After giving  Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade, the Colts never received what it deemed an acceptable offer by their self-imposed deadline of Tuesday afternoon. With the 2023 NFL season about to begin, neither the Colts […]

The Chicago Bears’ attempt to better protect Justin Fields in the 2023 NFL season has taken a bit of a hit. The Bears have put starting left guard Teven Jenkins on injured reserve. The move will preclude Jekins from playing in Chicago’s first four games. Jenkins suffered a leg injury earlier in training camp that […]

The Cincinnati Reds are just outside of the 2023 National League playoff picture with more than 80% of the season complete. Even though the Reds are in striking distance of an NL wild-card spot, Cincinnati’s one fatal flaw will prevent it from reaching the MLB playoffs. It’s no secret what will ultimately keep Cincinnati out […]

A surprising suitor reportedly tried to trade for Indianapolis Colts’ star Jonathan Taylor. The Green Bay Packers and Colts had trade talks about the running back, ESPN reports. Indianapolis ultimately turned down offers from the Packers and other teams, sticking to its self-imposed Jonathan Taylor trade deadline of 4 p.m. ET Tuesday. It’s no shock […]

If Michael King is auditioning to be part of the 2024 New York Yankees’ rotation, the pitcher is off to a strong start. Michael King tossed four scoreless innings Tuesday in the Yankees’ 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. New York manager Aaron Boone was impressed with what he saw from the pitcher in his […]

New York Yankees centerfielder Harrison Bader is among several veterans across MLB who were shockingly placed on waivers Tuesday. The move, which was first reported by Newsday’s Erik Boland, comes just a few hours after the Yankees released Josh Donaldson. Bader is in the final year of his contract. The move could allow Bader to […]

Adam Wainwright finally pitched well enough to pick up his 199th career victory. The St. Louis Cardinals’ offense didn’t show up. Despite giving up just one run in six innings, Adam Wainwright was credited with a loss in the Cardinals’ 4-1 defeat at the hands of the San Diego Padres Monday night. Padres starter Blake […]

The Texas football team is just days away from kicking off its 2023 season, yet it’s still unknown if Arch Manning or  Maalik Murphy will be the No. 2 quarterback. After the Longhorns’ spring game, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian ended any notion that Arch Manning would beat out Quinn Ewers for the starting quarterback […]

The Minnesota Twins might be viewed as a stealth 2023 World Series contender. Not considered to be in the same class as the American League’s best teams, the Twins have the best chance of becoming an AL division champion. Making the playoffs is the first step toward winning the World Series, and Minnesota is well […]

The 2023 Tampa Bay Rays are among the top contenders to win the World Series. A glance at the Rays’ record and team stats suggests that it would be no surprise if Tampa Bay finally gets over the hump and seizes its first title in franchise history. But a closer look tells a different story […]

The start of Team USA’s 99-72 win over New Zealand in Saturday’s 2023 FIBA World Cup opener didn’t go as the Americans planned. Team USA was trailing until the final minute of the first quarter, and Anthony Edwards committed four turnovers in the first half. It’s something that Anthony Edwards understands that the team must […]

To add insult to injury, the San Diego Padres have lost an everyday player for an extended period of time. Jake Cronenworth is going on the IL with a fractured right wrist. Jake Cronenworth suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch and forced to leave the Padres’ game against the Milwaukee Brewers […]

The latest Anthony Rizzo and Josh Donaldson injury updates indicate that both players could return for the New York Yankees in 2023. Aaron Bone told reporters that the players took live at-bats at the Yankees’ complex Saturday. Josh Donaldson could start a minor-league rehab assignment at some point in the near future, Boone said. The […]

Kenley Jansen’s injury might not keep him from pitching for the Boston Red Sox in this weekend’s series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kenley Jansen threw a live batting practice session that went well, and the Red Sox pitcher thinks he can pitch Sunday in the series finale with the Dodgers, according to MLB.com’s Ian […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ trade for Trey Lance was a surprising one. Not because the San Francisco 49ers gave up on the quarterback, but because the Cowboys weren’t among the most logical landing spots for Trey Lance. After being informed that he would be the 49ers’ No. 3 quarterback behind Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold, Lance […]

Maxx Crosby couldn’t be happier to have Josh Jacobs back with the Las Vegas Raiders. Josh Jacobs held out the entirety of training camp, unwilling to sign the franchise tag. It was reported Saturday afternoon that Jacobs and the Raiders agreed to a one-year contract, and Maxx Crosby wasted no time celebrating on social media. […]

File this under the category of “back in my day.” Charles Barkley seems to think that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry wouldn’t have been the same great player had he played in the 1980s and early 1990s. Barkley specifically cited the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons and their physical play when discussing this Stephen Curry […]

The San Francisco 49ers traded Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys shortly before their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers Friday night. With Brock Purdy set to be the 49ers’ starting quarterback and Sam Darnold winning the No. 2 job, Trey Lance’s days in San Francisco were clearly numbered. Lance will get a fresh […]

Kyle Bradish is set to start for the Baltimore Orioles Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. The Orioles will look to extend their three-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays atop the AL East. Baltimore’s offense has led the way in the team’s surge to the top of the 2023 American League standings, but Kyle Bradish […]

Will Levis’ chances of beating out Malik Willis for the Tennesse Titans’ No. 2 quarterback spot took a hit when an injury kept him from playing in Friday’s preseason finale against the New England Patriots. Malik Willis took advantage of the opportunity to play almost the entire game, leading the Titans to a 23-7 win […]

After two years of backing up Stetson Bennett, Carson Beck is ready to be the starting quarterback for the Georgia football team. As Carson Beck looks to lead the Georgia football team to a third straight national championship, he will use some of the knowledge that he gained while watching Bennett’s rise. Despite winning back-to-back […]

Canada and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a statement in the team’s 2023 FIBA World Cup opener. Canada crushed France 95-65 Friday to go 1-0 in World Cup group play. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accomplished a feat that only Yao Ming and Bogdan Bogdanovic had done in the last two decades. Before Canada’s victory over France, Ming and Bogdanovic […]

The Chicago Bears had the NFL’s No. 1 rushing offense last season. The way that Khalil Herbert and other members of the Bears are talking in this preseason, Chicago’s rushing attack could be even better this year. After Roschon Johnson’s impressive performance in Chicago’s Week 2 preseason game, Khalil Herbert heaped a ton of praise […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ acquisition of Lance Lynn has turned out to be one of the most impactful deals from the 2023 MLB trade deadline. It’s not something that many would’ve predicted when the Chicago White Sox agreed to trade Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Dodgers in a five-player deal. Whether or not […]

It wasn’t exactly a surprise when Baker Mayfield was named the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ starting quarterback. Although Tampa Bay suggested early in training camp that Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask were neck and neck, the former No. 1 overall draft pick was the heavy favorite to win the Buccaneers’ quarterback competition. Now that there’s no […]