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When the Tennessee Titans drafted Will Levis, there was speculation that the quarterback could replace Ryan Tannehill as the starter during the 2023 NFL season. With Week 1 fast approaching, it’s starting to look like Will Levis won’t even be the Titans’ backup quarterback when the 2023 season gets underway. Levis is not expected to […]

Stephen Strasburg’s reported decision to officially retire at the end of the 2023 MLB season makes a lot more sense when taking a look at the finer details of his contract with the Washington Nationals. The Nationals didn’t take out disability insurance on Stephen Strasburg’s contract. Because the 35-year-old’s career is ending due to thoracic […]

Germany started group play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a win over Japan Friday, but it might’ve come at a cost. Orlando Magic forward and Germany star Franz Wagner suffered an ankle injury in the 81-63 win. An MRI will give the team a better understanding of how Franz Wagner’s injury will affect […]

Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher has suggested that fans of the team should blame the city, not himself, for the A’s impending Las Vegas move. In an interview with ESPN, John Fisher said Oakland didn’t raise enough money to pay for a new stadium and that the Athletics were losing tens of millions of dollars […]

The projections for Shohei Ohtani’s next contract have to be recalibrated following the news that he has a tear in his UCL. With his future as a true two-way player in question, the Los Angeles Angels star is no longer a given to receive offers of $500 million-plus in free agency. However, the latest MLB […]

Matt Rhule’s first fall camp as the Nebraska football coach has been a success. That’s what Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts seems to believe, at least. Not long after the Carolina Panthers fired Matt Rhule, the head coach was hired to lead the Nebraska football program. Offensive lineman Ethan Piper described the camp as “brutal,” […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a pair of trades Thursday, moving players who are in the last year of their contracts for draft picks. In the second trade of the day, the Cardinals sent offensive tackle Josh Jones and a seventh-round draft pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Arizona selected Josh […]

The Colorado football team has lost a key defensive player shortly before the start of the 2023 season. Texas State announced the addition of defensive end Chance Main to its football team. The news, of course, means that Chance Main has left the Colorado football program. Buffaloes defensive line coach Sal Sunseri was asked what […]

There are a few reasons to be optimistic about the New Orleans Saints’ 2023 season. Tom Brady’s retirement and the Derek Carr signing give the Saints the only reliable starting quarterback in the NFC South. Not only is the Saints’ division wide open for the taking, but the conference doesn’t feature many sure-fire Super Bowl […]

Aaron Judge seemingly had enough. The New York Yankees entered Wednesday’s game with the Washington Nationals mired in their worst stretch of the last three decades. In order to stop bleeding and put an end to the Yankees’ nine-game losing streak, Aaron Judge carried New York to a 9-1 victory by slugging three home runs. […]

This weekend’s series between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers will mark the return of Mookie Betts to Fenway Park. Mookie Betts hasn’t played in Boston since the Red Sox traded him to the Dodgers after the 2019 MLB season. Betts played the first six years of his career for the Red Sox. […]

Jack Flaherty was scratched from Wednesday’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays because of general soreness, according to Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. Jack Flaherty was a little more cryptic in his answer when reporters asked why he wouldn’t be pitching in the Orioles-Blue Jays game. “Just sometimes, you don’t bounce back the way you […]

Count Rich Gannon among the Kenny Pickett believers. A former NFL MVP and long-time quarterback, Gannon has high hopes for what Kenny Pickett can do in his second season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gannon recently explained for The 33rd Team why the Steelers have found their franchise quarterback. “What I like about Pickett is that […]

Ten Day away from the Ohio State football team’s 2023 season opener with Indiana, it remains unclear who will be the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback. Ohio State football coach Ryan Day indicated that both Kyle McCord and Devin Brown could play aganst Indiana. It’s not an ideal situation for the Hoosiers and coach Tom Allen. The […]

The Houston Astros have activated Jose Abreu from the 10-day IL, according to the team. Jose Abreu will return to the lineup Wednesday night for the Astros’ game against the Boston Red Sox. In order to make room for Abreu on the roster, Houston sent David Hensley back to Triple-A. Abreu is set to make […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are on the verge of getting Nolan Gorman back in the lineup. Barring a setback, Nolan Gorman is expected to return when the Cardinals play the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night, according to MLB.com. Gorman last played on Aug. 12 before going on the 10-day IL with a back injury. Gorman has […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards continues to receive praise from those involved with Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Miami Heat coach and Team USA assistant Erik Spoelstra is the latest person to give Anthony Edwards an eye-opening compliment. Spoelstra did so by comparing the Timberwolves star to Dwyane Wade. Spoelstra was an […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves might be Team USA’s breakout star at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. That doesn’t mean he’s the best Team USA player, but Austin Reaves’ stock could rise more so than anyone else on the roster. Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, Tyrese Haliburton, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jalen Brunson are already […]

The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly given Jonathan Taylor permission to pursue a trade. The latest reports and betting odds suggest that the Miami Dolphins are the most likely destination for the Colts’ running back. What exactly might a Dolphins’ trade for Jonathan Taylor look like? The Colts want a first-round draft pick or something comparable […]

The New York Yankees’ roster looks a little different after the team’s embarrassing sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees activated Carlos Rodon from the IL Tuesday ahead of their three-game series with the Washington Nationals. Joining Carlos Rodon on the Yankees’ roster are infielder Oswald Peraza and outfielder Everson Pereira, […]

Three weeks after the 2023 MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics have completed a deal. The Giants traded pitcher Sean Newcomb to the Athletics in exchange for minor-league outfielder Trenton Brooks. Sean Newcomb was once the top pitching prospect in the Atlanta Braves farm system. The trade comes with the Giants […]

One week off is all that Anthony Richardson will get during the Indianapolis Colts 2023 preseason. After sitting out the Colts’ 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears, Anthony Richardson will be back under center for the start of Indianapolis’ preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Colts coach Shane Steichen. Week 2 of the […]

Deebo Samuel hasn’t been shy about his disappointment over his 2022 season. The San Francisco 49ers receiver called it “awful” and seems determined to be a much better player in 2023. In order to be the best possible version of himself for the 49ers, Deebo Samuel dropped some weight in the offseason. San Francisco got […]

Gerrit Cole didn’t mince words after the New York Yankees extended their losing streak to seven games Saturday afternoon. Gerrit Cole gave up six runs in four innings, taking the loss in the Boston Red Sox’ 8-1 drubbing of the Yankees in the Bronx. The ace admitted that New York’s struggles are a first for […]

The Cleveland Guardians are inducting Manny Ramirez into their Hall of Fame Saturday night. One of the greatest players in the history of the Guardians franchise, Manny Ramirez issued a heartfelt statement on what it meant for him to receive the honor. “Today is a very special day for me and my family,” Ramirez said […]

Las Vegas Raiders rookie Tre Tucker didn’t have the greatest NFL debut. While the Raiders blew out the San Francisco 49ers 34-7, Tre Tucker had one catch for 15 yards. The Raiders receiver had more drops than catches, failing to bring in two Aidan O’Connell passes that should’ve been caught. Tucker took full responsibility for […]

Even Gerrit Cole can’t stop the New York Yankees’ losing streak. The Yankees turned to Gerrit Cole Saturday afternoon, in desperate need of a win against the Boston Red Sox. Instead of giving New York a dominant performance, the Yankees’ ace was pummeled by the Red Sox shortly after the game started. Fans couldn’t help […]

The Los Angeles Rams were defeated in their 2023 preseason opener. Despite losing to the Los Angeles Chargers 34-17, the Rams’ preseason debut included plenty of positive signs. A few Rams players in particular stood out among the rest. The top of the depth chart for the Rams is set in stone at several key […]

Just a few months after Elly De La Cruz’s debut, another one of MLB’s best prospects is set to join the Cincinnati Reds’ roster. Cincinnati is calling up their top-ranked prospect, Noelvi Marte, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. It remains to be seen if Marte will be a regular part of the lineup alongside Elly De […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ preseason schedule is two-thirds of the way complete, and the team has made a number of roster moves ahead of their final exhibition game of 2023. The Eagles released cornerback Greedy Williams and punter Ty Zentner. The Eagles had signed Greedy Williams to a one-year contract early in free agency. A 2019 […]

Spencer Strider entered the Atlanta Braves’ record books Friday night. Spencer Strider was outstanding in the Braves’ 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants, allowing just one hit and one walk while recording 10 strikeouts in seven shutout innings. Strider joined John Smoltz as the only other Braves pitcher to have at least 10 double-digit […]

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso nearly cost St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn the chance to own an important piece of his MLB career. After Winn beat out an infield hit for his first-ever hit in the big leagues, Pete Alonso tossed the baseball into the stands. The Mets’ slugger didn’t realize that […]

Larry Rountree wasn’t out of work for long. Less than a week after the Los Angeles Chargers waived Larry Rountree,  the running back signed with the Houston Texans. The move creates even more competition in the Texans’ backfield during training camp and the preseason. In order to make room for Rountree, the Texan released guard […]

Don’t expect England manager Sarina Wiegman to become the next head coach of the United States women’s national soccer team. USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski resigned after the team’s early exit from the 2023 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Despite rumors that the USWNT could look to hire Sarina Wiegman following England’s match in the Women’s […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have plummetted down the NL West standings but remain in the hunt for an NL wild-card spot. Despite their mid-season swoon, the Diamondbacks appear to be taking a half-glass-full approach. That’s what the latest comments from ace Zac Gallen indicate, at least. Zac Gallen started the All-Star Game for the National League […]

The Baltimore Orioles have climbed to the top of the American League standings in historic fashion. Not only have the Orioles avoided being swept in every series during the 2023 MLB season, but Baltimore hasn’t been swept in 78 straight series dating back to last year. It’s the fourth-longest streak of series without being swept […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers remain at a standstill. James Harden still wants to be traded. Sixers President Daryl Morey won’t trade the guard for the offers that Philadelphia has received this summer. Morey isn’t the only member of the Sixers’ organization who is resistant to appeasing Harden’s trade demand. Both Sixers ownership and […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks escaped Thursday night with a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Arizona won its third game in a row, despite playing without two of its best hitters and having a large chunk of the bullpen unavailable. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was impressed with how the team pieced together a critical victory […]

Another Indianapolis Colts player has suffered a season-ending injury in training camp. This time, it’s defensive end Genard Avery. The Colts are putting Genard Avery on injured reserve before he undergoes knee surgery that will keep him out for the rest of 2023, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Colts signed Genard Avery on June […]