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The New York Mets got hit with some unforunate injury news Tuesday as catcher Francisco Alvarez is dealing with a thumb injury. It looks like he won’t be able to return to the lineup anytime soon. Alvarez is headed to the injured list, per the New York Post. Francisco Alvarez hurt his thumb sliding into […]

Chicago Cubs designated hitter and outfielder Owen Caissie blasted his first hit in Major League Baseball on Monday. It was off a scorching 100.3 miles per hour pitch, in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Caissie’s hit made history for the young Cubs slugger. “That’s the 3rd-fastest pitch hit for a player’s first career hit […]

Penn State football coach James Franklin is ready to take on the 2025 season. Franklin is getting compared to legendary Nittany Lions coach Joe Paterno, by a former player who suited up for Paterno. “I actually see James a little bit like Joe,” former Penn State linebacker and Big Ten Network analyst Matt Millen said, […]

Penn State football coach James Franklin is giving a powerful admission about the team’s 2024 season. While Penn State made a national semi-final in the College Football Playoff, a lot of fans were still frustrated about how the campaign turned out. Franklin understands that frustration. “I mean, we finished No. 5 in the country last […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars missed Travis Hunter when they played their last preseason game, against the New Orleans Saints. Hunter has been dealing with an upper body injury. On Tuesday, Hunter was seen back on the practice field for the Jags. Jaguars reporter Demetrius Harvey released a video online showing Hunter running routes and catching passes. […]

Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze has big expectations for his program this season. Freeze has had some struggles in his tenure, and this is a pivotal season for the coach. He is teasing a new plan for how he will approach his team’s first game, against Baylor. Freeze was asked by reporters if he plans […]

The Carolina Panthers are looking for a backup quarterback, following the injury to Andy Dalton. Dalton is nursing an elbow injury this NFL preseason. Carolina found their new man Sunday in former UFL MVP Bryce Perkins. Perkins signed with Carolina, per ESPN. Perkins is the reigning MVP of the UFL, or United Football League. He […]

The Chicago Bears expect some big things from young quarterback Caleb Williams this season. Williams is entering his second campaign in the NFL. The young play caller is getting some advice from another NFL quarterback, Mitchell Trubisky. Trubisky is the backup for the Buffalo Bills, after formerly playing for the Bears. He is sharing his […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has turned heads this season for many reasons. One of those reasons is his powerful hitting, which leads his Mariners club. Seattle’s catcher though is turning heads for a very different reason on Sunday. Raleigh is wearing catching gear Sunday which features images of all of his teammates as Little […]

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jon Gray is dealing with an illness this season, that may end his campaign. One team insider thinks that Gray may also be done with baseball, following this ailment. “Thoracic outlet syndrome for Jon Gray, according to Bruce Bochy. With Gray in the last year of his deal, a baby on […]

The NFL season hasn’t even started yet, but a very strong defensive player may end up on the move. Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson is the subject of trade rumors following news that he and the team are far apart on new contract talks. One team that may be interested in trading for Hendrickson is […]

Nebraska football quarterback Dylan Raiola is excited to get the season going. Raiola is leading the Cornhuskers for the second straight season. The young play caller says he’s in great shape, ahead of the 2025 campaign. “I feel tremendously great,” Raiola said, per On3. “My body is in the best shape it’s been in. I’m […]

West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez is making light of the recent sign-stealing investigation that has harmed his former employer, the University of Michigan. Michigan is facing millions in fines from the NCAA, as well as other penalties after the school was found to have violated college football rules. Former Michigan football assistant, Connor Stalions, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got a lot of talent this season ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but no one perhaps as important as relief pitcher Jhoan Duran. Duran came over from the Minnesota Twins, who dumped a whole bunch of their players. Another team who desperately wanted Duran, though, was the Seattle Mariners. More information […]

The San Francisco Giants are struggling to find wins in recent months, and their manager might be getting fired soon. A report from USA Today reporter Bob Nightengale states that Bob Melvin is on the hot seat. “Just six weeks after San Francisco Giants boss Buster Posey thought it was time to pick up manager […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for leaders on the offense this season. Pittsburgh may have found one of them in one of their youngest players. Steelers wideout Roman Wilson is getting rave reviews after his performance Saturday in a preseason game, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wilson finished the contest with two receptions for 72 […]

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn wasn’t happy after his team got trounced by the New York Giants Saturday night. The Jets struggled to move the football, in a 31-12 loss. Following the game, Glenn called out what he saw as sloppy offense. “Overall, in general, it wasn’t good enough,” Glenn said, per the […]

The Green Bay Packers are hoping for some big things this season from their wide receivers. Green Bay got some really good news on Saturday, as wide receiver Jayden Reed was seen on the sidelines without a walking boot. Reed has been hurt during the preseason this year. He was seen in a boot during […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a move to shore up their roster ahead of the 2025-26 season. Columbus signed a one-year deal with defenseman Daemon Hunt, per NHL.com. He is the last restricted free agent the club had to sign, after getting acquired in a trade. “Daemon Hunt is a good, young two-way defenseman […]

The Miami Dolphins continue their NFL preseason activities, with the hope they can have a strong campaign in 2025. Miami is getting some big injury updates, for two of their players. “Dolphins FB Alec Ingold (concussion), TE Darren Waller (PUP/getting into football shape out of retirement) seen running routes on air more than two hours […]

The Baltimore Orioles are trying to work their way back to the top of the American League East standings. Ahead of a game Saturday against the Houston Astros, the club is making a few roster moves. Baltimore is designating outfielder Greg Allen for assignment, per the team. The Orioles are also selecting the contract of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to have a special season. Milwaukee has now tied their franchise record for most consecutive victories, after rallying to defeat the Cincinnati Reds Friday. With a 10-8 victory, the Brewers have now won 13 games in a row. Milwaukee last did this incredible feat back in 1987, per The Score. The […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have several guys looking to find a spot on the team this season. One of them made a powerful statement when he was given a chance to see the field. Skyy Moore returned a punt 88 yards for a touchdown, in the team’s preseason game Friday against the Seattle Seahawks. Skyy […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is trying to give his quarterback Aaron Rodgers plenty of space and weapons to work with this season. Two of Pittsburgh’s pass catchers are battling injuries, though, and will be out for awhile longer. Steelers wideout Calvin Austin and tight end Jonnu Smith are day-to-day, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. […]

A new study of the Associated Press college football poll by On3 reporter Brett McMurphy is providing some interesting results. On3 is listing some of the most underrated and overrated college football teams in the last decade after studying AP polls. USC football is listed as the most overrated squad. The team listed as the […]

Nebraska football is making its case it belongs at the top of the Big Ten Conference this season. The Cornhuskers are breaking in a new punter as they prepare to take on the 2025 campaign. Archie Wilson traveled thousands of miles to play with the Cornhuskers, from Australia. Wilson broke down in tears in front […]

New York Giants rookie linebacker Abdul Carter has made a name for himself in practices and training camp this season. While the Giants personnel know quite well what Carter can do, he is now getting some flowers from rival coaches too. One of those rival coaches is New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. Glenn […]

Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables is picking up another big commitment, as he tries to lead Oklahoma back to the top of the SEC conference standings. The Sooners picked up the pledge of EDGE player Jake Kreul, per On3. Kreul is a four-star player, according to On3 football recruiting services. He is a member of […]

Mike Elko continues to build the Texas A&M football program, with a top commitment. The Aggies got a pledge from four-star offensive lineman DeMarrion Johnson, per Rivals. Johnson is a member of the Class of 2027. He is the second player to commit to that class for the Aggies. “It just always felt like home,” […]

The New York Jets are getting some injury updates on important role players as the preseason schedule continues. New York quarterback Tyrod Taylor and wide receiver Allen Lazard are getting some key updates, per SNY TV. “Tyrod Taylor had a procedure. The Jets will “see where he is” in a few weeks. He had a […]

The plot thickens in the competition to be the starting quarterback this season of the New York Giants. At a joint practice of the Giants and New York Jets on Tuesday, Russell Wilson struggled out of the gate to lead the Giants offense. “Just a terrible day so far for the Giants first-team offense against […]

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has put together some impressive performances for the team this preseason. He is continuing to show some promising play, as he performed well Tuesday against the New York Giants in a joint practice. “Justin Fields is having a *very* good start today. His only incompletion a great pass on […]

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden is making a dream come true for his grandmother. The Packers first-round NFL Draft pick this year, who is already making a difference on the field, bought a new home for his grandmother with one of his first NFL paychecks. Golden says that his family went through […]

Texas Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi got battered around by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night, ending an impressive pitching streak. Eovaldi allowed three home runs in the game, to end his streak of allowing just one run or fewer in 13 of his last 14 games. Texas came back from a 5-1 deficit to defeat […]

The New Orleans Saints are bringing in a lot of new faces this campaign, to try and turn around the franchise. New Orleans is going to have to play this season though without a key offensive lineman. Center Will Clapp is out for the year with a foot injury, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Clapp […]

A special season continues for the Seattle Mariners, and their catcher Cal Raleigh. Raleigh blasted his 45th home run of the season on Sunday, in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Raleigh is now in the company of some of the best hitting catchers of all-time due to this latest blast. CAL RALEIGH CAN'T […]

The Seattle Mariners paid tribute to former player Ichiro Suzuki on Saturday, by retiring his jersey. Suzuki wore the no. 51 jersey in Seattle. The Mariners are doing something quite unique, however, and retiring that same exact jersey number again next year for pitcher Randy Johnson. “For nine years, that was the only number I […]

Jimbo Fisher is looking for another job after getting let go by Texas A&M football in 2023. Fisher is admitting after nearly two years out of coaching, that he was saddened to leave his job at Florida State football for College Station. Fisher left Florida State after winning a national championship coaching at that school. […]

Former Texas A&M football coach Jimbo Fisher had a rough ending in College Station, but he’s ready to coach again. Fisher says he wants another shot at leading a college football program. “I’m 59, in great shape and healthy. I’ve had success everywhere we’ve ever been,” Fisher said on the “Trials to Triumph” podcast, and […]