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Philadelphia Phillies fans are hoping for a third straight season with a deep postseason run. They lost in the World Series in 2022, and they followed that up with a loss in the NLCS last season. It seems like only a matter of time until they break through and capture a championship, though, and that […]

MLB fans may not want to admit it, but the Houston Astros are a dynasty. They have made it to at least the ALCS in each of the last seven seasons. They have two World Series victories during that time span, but one more championship would truly validate the team. Their journey to another deep […]

Fresh off a World Series victory, the Texas Rangers’ offseason quickly came to an end, as they have already started spring training action. The Rangers have all of the talent to repeat as champions, and spring training is about putting everything together for the long haul. In addition to their star talent, Texas has tons […]

Spring training is well underway, and the Los Angeles Angels are preparing for the season without the best player in baseball. Shohei Ohtani signed a massive deal with the team across town, which has created a cloudy forecast for an Angels team that already has disappointed in recent seasons. Luckily for the Angels, anything is […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks came out of nowhere and made it all the way to the World Series last season, yet few are predicting them to become champions this year. The team will want to once again exceed expectations, and that journey starts during spring training. The majority of the Diamondbacks’ roster will return, and the […]

No team in baseball had more wins last season than the Atlanta Braves, who won 104 games in the regular season. It was the most wins in franchise history, yet the team fell short of their ultimate goal of winning the World Series. Atlanta is back for vengeance this season, and that starts during spring […]

Spring training is underway for a Tampa Bay Rays team that is returning an impressive roster. The team won 99 games last year, and they started off the season on a historic run that saw them win a record 13 straight games, via Adam Berry of MLB.com. Everything wasn’t pretty in the long run, though. […]

The Chicago Cubs have improved in each of the last two seasons. Cody Bellinger was a big reason why the team won as many games as they did last season, but he seemed primed to leave the team in free agency. The outfielder is back in Chicago, though, as he signed a three-year, $80 million […]

The 2023 Oakland Athletics had one of the worst seasons ever. Their 10-45 start was the worst of any team since the 1904 Washington Senators, they only finished the season with 50 wins, and at some points in the season, it looked like they would break the record for the most losses in the modern […]

The Minnesota Twins already had an impressive batting lineup going into spring training, but they got even deeper on offense when they traded for Manuel Margot on Feb. 26. Margot will join an outfield that already has Byron Buxton, Max Kepler, and Matt Wallner. The Twins won a bad AL Central last season, and Margot […]

The outlook for the Colorado Rockies 2024 season isn’t great, as many national pundits have projected them to have the worst campaign in MLB. That means that the Rockies will have a chance to prove everyone wrong though, and that starts in spring training. The Rockies were actually the first team to three wins in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to win the World Series, but first, they have to get through spring training. The Dodgers were already one of the best teams in baseball last season, and they always have a large fan base. There will be even more eyes on the team this year, though, as the […]

Many people consider last season to be one of the most disappointing seasons in the history of the New York Yankees’ existence. The team missed the playoffs for only the fifth time since 1994, and they had their worst record since 1992. The team still has the talent to be a problem in the AL, […]

The 2024 NFL offseason will feature a ton of big names in free agency. However, not all of the stars with expiring contracts will hit the open market. The franchise tag allows teams an opportunity to retain their best players, and in this article, we will explain everything that you need to know about it, […]

The San Diego Padres’ stacked 2023 roster filled with megastars made it seem inevitable that they would make the World Series. Instead, the team didn’t even make the playoffs. Financial concerns made the team move on from Juan Soto, Blake Snell and Josh Hader, but the team still has tons of talent. That will be […]

Spring Training is here, and the Chicago White Sox are officially in a new era. The team’s last rebuild, which saw them acquire a number of enticing young prospects, didn’t work out the way it was supposed to. Chicago had a young core that was expected to contend for the World Series for a long […]

The Baltimore Orioles have some big expectations for the 2024 campaign, and it all starts in Spring Training. The team has exceeded expectations in each of the last two seasons with a cast of young and exciting players. They still have one of the best farm systems in baseball, and players like Adley Rutschman, Gunner […]

The NFL Scouting Combine is the event that really gets the NFL Draft juices flowing. The top draft prospects are put through a number of physical and mental tests that will usually directly impact where they are drafted. It is the biggest event in the pre-draft process, and it is just around the corner. Prospects […]

Lionel Messi’s debut in the MLS was the most anticipated start in the history of the league. Messi lived up to the hype, and he had some massive moments for Inter Miami. The season didn’t go exactly as planned, though. Messi didn’t join the team until well into the season, and he suffered through some […]

Last season, there were 21 trades involving 34 players at the NHL trade deadline. Making moves for a final push before a playoff run has become all the more common in recent seasons, as have teams willing to sell their players for future capital. This season is expected to be no different, and there will […]

Reviews for the 2024 Slam Dunk Contest are in, and minus some solid dunks by the now back-to-back champion, Mac McClung, fans are not thrilled with the performances of this year’s participants. This is especially true because many feel the contest was predetermined to have Jaylen Brown make it to the final round. The Slam […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star weekend is underway. The Rising Stars Game, along with the events of All-Star Saturday night, have already wrapped up, and the 2024 All-Star Game is just hours away. All-Star Weekend was in Indianapolis, Indiana this year, but some fans are curious about the game’s future after this year. So with that […]

Women’s basketball is getting bigger and bigger, and that is largely because of the influx of talented female basketball players in recent years. The name that first comes to mind in that regard is Sabrina Ionescu. The guard on the New York Liberty had a legendary basketball career in college and is now wreaking havoc […]

The Kia Skills Challenge will kick off the action during All-Star Saturday Night. The Skills Challenge is often the forgotten even during NBA All-Star Weekend, but fans should all tune in because it is very entertaining and encompasses all skills of the game of basketball. In this article, we will explain how you can watch […]

Sabrina Ionescu is arguably the biggest names in women’s sports, as the WNBA star has already had quite an impressive career with the New York Liberty. Through just four seasons, Ionescu is already a two-time All-Star, and she set the single-season three-point record in her fourth season in the league, which is wildly impressive. Ionescu’s […]

Basketball has deep roots and is incredibly important to Indiana and the city of Indianapolis. Therefore, the Indiana Pacers hosting 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend makes too much sense. The All-Star Game and all of the All-Star activities are a celebration of the best players in the NBA, and throughout their history, the Pacers have had […]

The All-Star Game and 3-Point Contest are both classic events during NBA All-Star Weekend, but many fans consider the Slam Dunk Contest to be the best event. The last few Slam Dunk Contests have been underwhelming, though, so the NBA is hoping for a revitalization of the competition this year as there are more big-name […]

Alexander Volkanovski has a net worth of $3.5 million in 2024. One of the heaviest hitters in mixed martial arts and a premier striker, Volkanovski has established himself as a legend in the sport. That legend grew when he took a fight against Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev on short notice at UFC 294, and although […]

While there have been complaints about the NBA All-Star Game and the Slam Dunk Contest in recent years, no one has had anything bad to say about the 3-Point Contest. Now, the competition between the best long-ball shooters in the world is only getting better. On top of the 3-Point Contest that fans have come […]

Ilia Topuria’s net worth in 2024 is about $1 million. The featherweight is one of the fastest-rising stars in the UFC, though, and his net worth is sure to skyrocket in the coming years. That will be especially true if he is able to back up his words and become UFC champion in his upcoming […]

Year in and year out, the NBA All-Star Game causes lots of controversy, from the game itself — which some fans feel isn’t real basketball — to the players who are actually selected (or not selected) for the game. Regardless, NBA fans tune in because seeing the top stars in the league sharing the hardwood […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions once again, and that means it is party time for Chiefs players and supporters alike. This isn’t the Chiefs’ first rodeo, but their upcoming Super Bowl parade will be a magical time nonetheless. The Super Bowl parade is a time for members of the Chiefs and their […]

In the build-up to UFC 300, which is a massive benchmark for the biggest MMA company in the world, the UFC is undergoing one of the best stretches in the history of the company. UFC 298 and 299 are expected to be great events with tons of stars on the fight cards, and the first […]

There are tons of iconic Super Bowl moments that have led to great games at the championship stage in the NFL. Game-winning drives, epic comebacks, and underdog wins will be remembered forever and are a part of what makes the Super Bowl so great. For those memorable moments to happen, though, someone has to fail, […]

NFL free agency is right around the corner. Super Bowl LVIII has come and gone, which means the NFL season is officially over. The Kansas City Chiefs were crowned champions, which means only one of the 32 teams in the NFL accomplished their ultimate goal. Everyone else will need to improve their roster this offseason, […]

Super Bowl LVIII is underway. The Kansas City Chiefs are playing the San Francisco 49ers, and the end of the game will officially mark the conclusion of the 2023-24 NFL season. The 58th edition of the big game is taking place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Raiders’ new stadium served […]

While hard work pays off, genetics oftentimes do take a part in creating superstar athletes. There are a number of great sports families, especially in the NFL. One of the best right now is the McCaffrey family. Christian McCaffrey is the current superstar, and the San Francisco 49ers running back is looking to win his […]

In the age of streaming, important sporting events being viewable on non-traditional platforms is becoming more of a regularity. While streaming is a new concept to some, it only makes watching games more convenient, and that will be the case for Super Bowl LVIII. The championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City […]

Last season’s NBA trade deadline saw more players moved than ever before. Busy trade deadlines have become a regularity in the NBA, and each year, more and more moves seem to occur. With the 2024 NBA trade deadline coming up on Feb. 8, we decided to see which teams make the most moves. Different organizations […]