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The Cam Heyward contract drama continues as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets. Heyward has been practicing with the team, and despite seeming healthy, his status for Sunday is up in the air. Heyward, who is 36 years old, was a full participant in Friday’s practice after […]

The Philadelphia Eagles begin the season with a 1-0 record after defeating the Dallas Cowboys in a close 24-20 win. Although the franchise earned the victory, it wasn’t without several flaws. On Friday, Colin Cowherd took the time to call out Philly for how the team played in the season opener. In the latest episode […]

The Baltimore Ravens signed Jaire Alexander to a one-year, $4 million contract in June to improve the team’s cornerback room. However, Alexander has been dealing with injuries throughout much of the offseason. On Friday, the veteran defensive back revealed his health status ahead of the season opener. It sounds like Jaire Alexander, who is 28 […]

The Carolina Panthers received bad news on Friday, leading up to the season opener, as the defense lost a player for the entire 2025-26 season. Reports indicate that a newly acquired cornerback who was primed for a spot on the active roster tore his ACL in practice. Damarri Mathis, who was picked up off waivers […]

Questions surrounding Christian McCaffrey’s health have been circulating the San Francisco 49ers franchise throughout the offseason. Fans are hopeful he can return to action and help the team compete, while fantasy managers who have him on their team want him to help them win their leagues. However, McCaffrey’s latest injury update has everyone in shambles. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are attempting to extend their six-game win streak as they take on the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday evening. It’s been an impressive stretch for this club as they continue fighting for a potential spot in the postseason. However, their playoff hopes took a hit after the team announced its star shortstop […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys in the Week 1 opener on “Thursday Night Football.” It appears the Philly starters are healthy and ready to go. However, the same can’t be said about some of the backups. Leading up to kick off, the team announced which players are inactive for […]

The Miami Dolphins missed out on the playoffs last season after finishing with an 8-9 record. It’s been a drama-filled offseason as well, as superstar wideout Tyreek Hill has been all over the place regarding his desire to continue playing for the team. Despite that, it appears Tua Tagovailoa is ready for the new year […]

The Washington Commanders are just days away from their season opener against the New York Giants. There are plenty of players on the roster fans are keeping tabs on, as many believe the franchise will be one of the most competitive in the league this year. However, head coach Dan Quinn named one surprising standout […]

The Houston Texans are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 to kick off the NFL season. Expectations are high as many believe they are the favorite to win the AFC South. However, the team’s wide receiver group takes another hit after Christian Kirk suffers an injury ahead of the season […]

While Josh Allen prepares for the NFL season with the Buffalo Bills, his college team, the Wyoming Cowboys, made an announcement of their own. The program claimed that it plans to retire Allen’s jersey near the end of this season. Wyoming, where Allen played for three seasons, announced they will retire his college jersey on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 opener is right around the corner as the club takes on the New York Jets on Sunday. However, the front office has been in a contract feud with star defensive lineman Cam Heyward, and the latest update on the situation is a bit concerning. Reports indicate that Heyward, who is […]

While the Boston Red Sox are focused on potentially making the playoffs this year, rumors are already surrounding the organization for what could happen in the offseason. Alex Bregman, who has been a huge addition to the roster this season, could be available as a free agent if he chooses to opt out of his […]

The New York Yankees suffered a brutal 8-7 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday night after it ended with a controversial call at the plate. Jazz Chisholm Jr. didn’t swing on a pitch that appeared to be outside of the zone just for the umpire to call a strike, ending the contest. Not long […]

Micah Parsons is no longer with the Dallas Cowboys after a contract feud with owner and general manager Jerry Jones resulted in a trade to the Green Bay Packers. Now that the trade is finalized, Parsons reveals the one wish he wanted to come true before the trade was made. While talking with media members […]

Founder and owner of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, was recently hired on as a panelist for Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” for the upcoming college football season. However, he will not be part of the main desk crew. Despite that, the decision has come with plenty of controversy, as even the Ohio State Buckeyes tried to […]

Brent Venables, the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, signed a six-year, $51.6 million contract with the program in the summer of 2024. Despite signing that deal, reports indicate that Venables is taking a pay cut. The 54-year-old head coach is taking a $1 million pay cut because that money is going toward revenue sharing, […]

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was recently reported to federal prison after stealing $17 million of Ohtani’s money. Mizuhara infamously used Ohtani’s money to place bets on sports games and ended up getting caught in June 2024. Now, the bookie Mizuhara used is revealing even more details in a tell-all interview. Mathew Bowyer, the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Tommy Edman on the IL in early August after he suffered an ankle injury. With September right around the corner, the veteran utility man’s latest update indicates he could be nearing a return. Edman, who is 30 years old, is reportedly taking live at-bats in practice, according to Fabian Ardaya […]

Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore recently named true freshman Bryce Underwood as the starting quarterback for the 2025-26 season. The Wolverines are officially in a new era with one of the most exciting high school prospects taking over. On Friday, Underwood revealed that he has big plans for his jersey sales while playing at […]

The Dallas Cowboys are moving forward without Micah Parsons after sending him to the Green Bay Packers via trade. It’s a bold move that landed the organization two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark. With Parsons out the door, head coach Brian Schottenheimer delivered a heartfelt message to Parsons. While talking with media members, […]

Question marks surrounded Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders throughout most of the offseason. However, he finally agreed to sign a three-year, $96 million deal, ending the contract drama that hung over the franchise like a dark cloud. On Friday, teammate Jayden Daniels shared his response to McLaurin signing a new deal. During an interview […]

The Dallas Cowboys shocked the NFL world on Thursday after finalizing a trade to send Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Dallas received two first-round picks and veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark in the deal. On Friday, after arriving at the facilities, Clark shared a reassuring message about the trade. While talking with media […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes recently announced that Julin Sayin is the starting quarterback for the 2025-26 season. With the Week 1 opener against the Texas Longhorns right around the corner, head coach Ryan Day shares an honest take about Sayin’s expectations this season. During a guest appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the 46-year-old head […]

Alabama Crimson Tide legend Nick Saban surprisingly retired after the 2023-24 season. Since then, he has taken on a role on “College GameDay,” offering his expert advice and takes about teams around the nation. However, rumors have swirled that he could potentially return to coaching. On Friday, Saban addressed those rumors. During a guest appearance […]

Former head coach and longtime analyst Lee Corso is set to make his final appearance on College GameDay on Saturday, August 30. He’s finally retiring after working on ESPN’s popular morning show since 1987. With his final appearance on the program nearing, longtime co-host Kirk Herbstreit delivered an emotional speech to Corso. During what appears […]

Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured wrist during training camp. He’s expected to miss several weeks after receiving surgery on the injured wrist. The franchise made an official decision on his status ahead of the Week 1 opener against the New England Patriots. Reports indicate that O’Connell, who is 26 years old, […]

The Washington Commanders finally signed Terry McLaurin to a three-year, $97 million contract extension after holding in throughout the offseason. With the 2025-26 season right around the corner, the star wideout opened up about questions surrounding his age and health status after signing his new deal. McLaurin, who is turning 30 years old in September, […]

The San Francisco 49ers have experienced some injury woes ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, especially in the wide receiver room. However, other injuries on the defensive line have caused some concern with the new season around the corner. On Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan shared an optimistic update regarding the defensive line. With Dominick Puni […]

The Denver Broncos are one of the most hyped up teams entering the 2025-26 season, as the club hopes to make the playoffs once again. However, the offense may have taken a hit on Wednesday, as one of the top wideouts, Marvin Mimis Jr., suffered an injury during practice. Mims reportedly suffered a groin injury, […]

With all 32 teams making moves to finalize their rosters, the San Francisco 49ers made an under-the-radar acquisition on Wednesday. The franchise managed to improve its special teams unit before the start of the 2025-26 season. Reports indicate that veteran punter Thomas Morstead is signing with the 49ers to a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s […]

The Oregon Ducks’ Week 1 opener is just days away, and the team has yet to announce a starting quarterback. With other programs making the announcement, head coach Dan Lanning explains his reasoning for not naming an official starter. Lanning, who is 39 years old, questions how naming a starter is a benefit to the […]

After initially cutting several players to reach the league’s 53-man roster requirements, the Cleveland Browns are adding some depth to the team on Wednesday. From the sounds of it, the team is adding a former wide receiver from the New York Jets. Reports indicate that Malachi Corley, who was let go by New York, is […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels will begin the new season with a Week 1 matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs. With the season opener right around the corner, it sounds like Bill Belichick has finally named who will be the starting quarterback. Reports indicate that South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez will be the starting quarterback […]

The New Orleans Saints officially named Spencer Rattler the starting quarterback to begin the 2025-26 season. With the team preparing for the Week 1 opener, the front office managed to add some depth to the wide receiver room after signing a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Reports indicate that wideout Trey Palmer is signing with the […]

Tyler Huntley signed with the Cleveland Browns in early August to play some preseason games due to injuries in the team’s quarterback room. With the organization finalizing its quarterback situation with Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland let Huntley go ahead of the regular season. Now, it appears Huntley is reuniting with the […]

All 32 teams around the NFL made roster cuts to bring their roster sizes to the required 53. However, on Wednesday, some organizations decided to acquire some of those cut players off waivers. Reports indicate that the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets were the busiest in adding players from the waiver wire. The Titans […]

The Las Vegas Raiders added some firepower to the wide receiver room after signing Amri Cooper to a one-year, $4 million contract. Now that he’s officially on the roster, the veteran wideout dropped a bold admission about the upcoming season. Cooper, who is 31 years old, claimed that he still has what it takes to […]

The Detroit Lions are deemed as one of the favorites in the NFC, as the team has been one of the most competitive in the league since hiring Dan Campbell as head coach. However, the franchise has yet to win a championship. On Tuesday, future Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski made a bold prediction about […]