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The Minnesota Twins are one of many teams buzzing in the rumor mill with the MLB trade deadline right around the corner. There has been some speculation that the club could deal closer Jhoan Duran, and it sounds like that decision could be made on Wednesday. Reports indicate that trade talks regarding Duran’s availability are […]

The MLB trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 31. Rumors are running rampant around the league as teams are seemingly in negotiations to either buy or sell. One team to keep an eye on is the Cleveland Guardians, as it sounds like both Steven Kwan and Shane Bieber are on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers landed Aaron Rodgers this offseason after signing the veteran quarterback to a one-year, $13.65 million contract. While practicing in training camp, Rodgers has seemed happy with his decision to sign with Pittsburgh. But what about his relationship with head coach Mike Tomlin? Rodgers opened up and shared his true feelings about the […]

The MLB trade deadline is on Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. EST. The New York Yankees have already added third baseman Ryan McMahon and utility man Amed Rosario to the roster. However, it sounds like Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez has two potential targets the front office could trade for before the deadline. […]

Trey Hendrickson has yet to agree on a contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals. He even decided to hold out of training camp for the time being, but ultimately, he decided to return after several days. Now, the latest rumors possibly reveal why Hendrickson decided to return to camp and end his holdout. Rumors suggest […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic turned heads this offseason after appearing on the cover of “Men’s Health Magazine” looking like he had lost a bunch of weight. With Doncic seemingly getting in better shape, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins predicts an MVP season from Doncic. In the latest episode of the “Road Trippin’ Podcast,” […]

The MLB trade deadline is on Thursday, July 31, and the New York Yankees are still hot and heavy in the rumor mill. With the deadline quickly approaching, one of the club’s more famous fans, New York Knicks guard Josh Hart, sent a message to MLB insider Jeff Passan begging for a trade update. Hart, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays officially traded for reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Baltimore Orioles before the deadline. After making the move to improve the bullpen, the organization DFA’d one of its relievers to make room on the roster. Toronto announced they have DFA’d former New York Yankees reliever Chad Green. Reports also indicate that Dominguez […]

The Green Bay Packers are hoping to improve and make a deeper playoff run next season. Ideally, Jordan Love takes another step in development and emerges as a true star in the league. However, he has seemingly thrown numerous interceptions in training camp so far this offseason, but it sounds like he has a positive […]

The New York Giants have an interesting quarterback situation this season after signing both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston while also selecting Jaxson Dart in the 2025 NFL Draft. Winston, who is expected to be the backup behind Wilson in the 2025-26 season, praised Dart for how cool and laid back he is for a […]

The Baltimore Ravens are preparing for the upcoming season with high expectations for the 2025-26 campaign. Unfortunately, things came to a halt for tight end Isaiah Likely, as he suffered an apparent leg injury. Reports indicate that Likely, who is 25 years old, was carted off the field and into the locker room, according to […]

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is currently on the restricted list while being involved in an alleged gambling situation. With the club in second place in the AL Central, Cleveland was potentially in the market to improve the roster before the MLB trade deadline. Now, with Clase’s future up in the air, Insider Ken Rosenthal […]

The MLB trade deadline is on July 31, and the Texas Rangers are heavily involved in the rumor mill. From the sounds of it, the franchise wants to make a big upgrade in one key area to make a serious playoff push in the final stretch of the regular season. Reports indicate that the Rangers […]

Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested on July 12 for an alleged domestic violence incident. Since then, the Cleveland Browns and head coach Kevin Stefanski have acknowledged the situation, as the organization is approaching it with caution, waiting for more information before making a decision on Judkins. On Tuesday, Browns’ owner Jimmy Haslam finally […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made some roster moves on Monday as the club has reportedly called up one of its top prospects to the major league. It’s a decision that comes just days before the MLB trade deadline. Alex Freeland, a 23-year-old infielder, is being promoted to the Dodgers, according to Insider Matthew Moreno. This […]

On Monday morning, it was reported that starting left tackle Tyler Guyton had suffered some sort of lower-body injury. It was unclear exactly how serious the injury was, but the latest update reveals some bad news for the Dallas Cowboys’ offensive lineman. Before receiving an MRI, it was believed that Guyton, who is 24 years […]

Dusty Baker has not been a manager for a professional baseball team since opting to retire from the Houston Astros in 2023. Since then, he has taken on a special advisor role with the San Francisco Giants. However, it sounds like Baker is dusting off the manager cap once again to participate in the World […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in the middle of training camp, and it sounds like the franchise experienced an injury scare on Monday. One of the team’s key offensive linemen fell to an unspecified injury that the organization is going to have to keep tabs on. Reports indicate that starting left tackle, Tyler Guyton, suffered the […]

The Houston Astros made some roster moves on Monday that caught some attention due to the timing. Regardless, at the end of the day, the team was able to reinstate a key prospect to the major league roster. On Monday, the Astros decided to designate former top prospect Jon Singleton for assignment. The decision was […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to the No. 2 pick overall to select Travis Hunter. Since then, the franchise has claimed it would give him a chance at being a two-way player like he was in college for the Colorado Buffaloes. It appears the club will give Hunter his first chance at playing both wide […]

Hype is building around the New England Patriots right now with Mike Vrabel stepping in as head coach. It’s not clear how well this team will play next season, but quarterback Drake Maye is starting to gain notice from fans and media members alike. So much so that one Insider made a bold declaration about […]

Veteran wideout Courtland Sutton is set to enter the 2025-26 campaign as the final year of his contract. However, it sounds like he and the Denver Broncos are working to reach a deal that keeps him with the organization for the long term. Reports indicate that the Broncos are potentially nearing an agreement with the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards via trade in the summer of 2024. Since then, Avdija has become a bit of a fan favorite while the franchise rebuilds the roster. However, although he likes being in Portland now, Avdija admits he felt betrayed by Washington when the trade initially went […]

The contract standoff between the Cincinnati Bengals and rookie edge rusher Shemar Stewart finally came to an end. Stewart agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed $18.97 million contract that also includes $10.4 million signing bonus. On Saturday, the organization shared a photo of the rookie signing his deal, which has since gone viral. A smiling […]

New York Yankees superstar slugger Aaron Judge recently suffered an elbow injury that has him on the 10-day IL. With the trade deadline just days away, one baseball insider addresses rumors about what the organization might do. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and MLB on Fox claims that he believes the Yankees won’t do anything […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is dealing with back soreness and is set to miss the first portion of training camp. However, the latest update regarding Stafford turned out to be a little more concerning than previously said. Reports indicate that Stafford is going to miss practice all next week (July 28-August 1), according […]

The Brooklyn Nets traded Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. this offseason. However, it’s not the first time Johnson was dealt via trade, as he was originally traded to Brooklyn from the Phoenix Suns. Johnson revealed that he learned about that deal the hard way. During a guest appearance […]

It was another intriguing offseason for Aaron Rodgers, that is, before he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran quarterback did hint at retiring before making his decision but ultimately wanted to play at least one season in Pittsburgh. Team legend Terry Bradshaw offered Rodgers some advice, and on Saturday, the future Hall of Famer […]

Angel Reese was ruled out of the Chicago Sky’s 95-57 loss to the Seattle Storm on Thursday night due to a back injury. It’s not entirely clear when she will return, but the star forward reportedly took a step toward the right direction. Reese, who is 23 years old, arrived at the Sky’s practice on […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been a bit vocal about the contract negotiations with Micah Parsons this offseason. Even the superstar edge rusher has made his frustration public, as there is no clear sign of an extension coming. With training camp underway, the fanbase is seemingly growing tired of it all. While Jones was […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in the middle of training camp as the regular season is quickly approaching. Michael Penix Jr. is expected to be the starting quarterback, while rumors have speculated that the organization could trade Kirk Cousins. However, the current quarterback situation drew an honest admission from a former NFL player. Dan Orlovsky, who […]

The Houston Texans are in the middle of training camp as the club hopes to build upon its successful season from last year. Unfortunately, it sounds like star running back Joe Mixon suffered a concerning injury in practice. Reports indicate that Mixon, who is 29 years old, suffered a foot injury in training camp on […]

Training camp is underway as the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback position is up in the air. It’s a camp battle this offseason, and it’s unknown who will be the starting quarterback this upcoming season. However, rookie Shedeur Sanders displayed a sign of commitment that should have piqued the fan base’s interest. Sanders, who is 23 years […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the more hyped up teams this offseason since the organization hired Ben Johnson as head coach. All of the eyes are on the offense right now, and not many are talking about the defense. Until now, as DJ Moore shared a statement about defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers shut down Mookie Betts recently for an undisclosed reason. It’s not entirely clear what was going on with the veteran shortstop, but he needed some time away from the club. On Friday, manager Dave Roberts revealed Betts’ expected return date. Roberts claims that the 32-year-old slugger is currently in Nashville, Tennessee, […]

The Miami Marlins are rumored to be in the market to trade starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara before the deadline on July 31. There is speculation that numerous teams have reached out to them about making a potential trade. One of them is the New York Mets; however, there is a catch with the buzz surrounding […]

The hype is building around the Pittsburgh Steelers after the front office managed to sign Aaron Rodgers at quarterback and trade for wide receiver DK Metcalf. However, nobody is more excited than head coach Mike Tomlin, as he couldn’t hide his excitement watching their connection in training camp. During a press conference with media members, […]

Donald Trump recently blasted the Washington Commanders for not using the old team name anymore. He’s gone as far as to claim he won’t allow the franchise to build a new stadium in Washington because of it. While the outside noise grows louder, new edge rusher Von Miller accidentally called the team by its old […]

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are focusing on the upcoming season with training camp in full swing. However, despite the franchise aiming for a potential Super Bowl run, the veteran quarterback revealed that some of his perspectives have changed in recent weeks. Largely due to the comments made by pro golfer Scottie Scheffler before […]