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The New York Giants have revamped their offense this offseason. Adding Malik Nabers and Devin Singletary could help the Giants have a more consistent attack in 2024. Tuesday was the first time that the team got to see Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton practicing with each other. Darius Slayton was back at practice after he’d […]

The Denver Broncos are starting a new era in 2024. The Russell Wilson experiment failed in Denver, and the Broncos were willing to eat an historically-large cap hit to rid themselves of the veteran QB. Sean Payton and co. had a tough task in front of them this offseason to construct a competitive roster despite […]

Scottie Scheffler’s legal situation may be coming to an end soon. According to reporting by WDRB in Louisville, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell plans to address the media on Wednesday. He will reportedly speak on changes in the case involving Scheffler, which could signal that the matter is likely to be dismissed. O’Connell will speak […]

The Chicago Bears were thrilled to select Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. A recent video released by the team gives fans insight into the Bears’ pre-draft process ahead of this year’s draft. The video features plenty of interesting quotes about QB Caleb Williams. The Bears recently released the […]

Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas narrowly averted disaster during a scary incident that could have cost him his life. Thomas posted on social media Tuesday and detailed an incident in Washington where he and his friends were threatened by “a kid” wielding an AK-47. According to Thomas, the situation only de-escalated when the kid recognized […]

The Tennessee Titans have done a great job of quickly building an offense around second-year QB Will Levis. Tennessee has arguably one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the NFL to go with a two-headed monster of a backfield and a solid tight end in Chig Okonkwo. New Titans head coach Brian Callahan is […]

The Edmonton Oilers started Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on fire. However, they could not survive against a fierce Dallas Stars team that won 5-3. Dallas now has a one game advantage in the series. Oilers star Connor McDavid did not hold back when talking about his […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a sour taste in their mouth after a disappointing 2023 season. They have made several moves to improve their roster and give themselves a chance at making a deep playoff push in 2024. But it won’t be easy. The Bengals play in arguably the hardest division in football right now, slugging […]

The Chicago Bears’ saga for a new stadium just keeps on going. The team hoped they had a solution when they announced a $5 billion stadium proposal back in April that would create a state-of-the-art new domed stadium on the banks of Lake Michigan. New reporting suggests that fans will have to be patient for […]

The Dallas Stars held down Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 to secure a 3-1 victory. Dallas’ victory ties the series at 1-1 and gave the Stars a blueprint on how they can beat the Oilers and ultimately win the series and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. Mason Marchment […]

The New York Jets were one of the most hyped teams last offseason and then never delivered on their hype, largely due to Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury. Now, the team’s 2024 performance is one of the most anticipated storylines headed into the fall. The Jets made some significant investments to help upgrade the offense around […]

Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest names in the WNBA right now, but she is not alone. Chicago Sky rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso are among a handful of other elite prospects who entered the W as rookies in Clark’s shadow. Reese spoke with the media on Saturday regarding a since-deleted post where […]

Caitlin Clark is becoming one of the brightest stars in the WNBA as a rookie. However, she wasn’t the main attraction on Saturday night when the Indiana Fever traveled to Las Vegas to play the Aces. In fact, it was her former Iowa teammate Kate Martin who stole the show. Martin joined the postgame show […]

The Houston Texans have quickly become one of the hottest teams in the NFL. Head coach DeMeco Ryans and QB CJ Stroud have turned the Texans into a contender in the AFC. The team earned its first playoff victory SINCE in 2023 and will look to exceed those expectations in 2024. Houston’s front office has […]

The New York Jets are looking to deliver on the hype they generated last offseason. The NFL was pumped about Aaron Rodgers joining the Jets and decided to put them on a slew of primetime games, including a Week 1 Monday Night Football game against the Bills. Rodgers famously tore his Achilles early in the […]

The NFL news cycle is usually pretty slow around this time of year for all teams, including the Eagles. Therefore, it should be no surprise that the media has seized onto Harrison Butker’s controversial comments made at Benedictine College’s commencement last week. Former Eagle Jason Kelce shared what his wife Kylie said about Butker’s comments […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are finally back at OTAs. This week saw many NFL teams get together for the first time following an eventful offseason of moves. Las Vegas added a host of new players to the team and everyone is excited to get going. The Raiders find themselves in a QB battle between second-year […]

The Canucks are still adjusting to the fact that it is the offseason. Vancouver was eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday by the Oilers in a 3-2 defeat. The Canucks’ playoff run surprised many and was a successful season, but that doesn’t mean the team is happy that they were recently eliminated. Forward […]

The Chicago Bears are excited for the 2024 NFL season. They have remade their offense this offseason by adding Caleb Williams, D’Andre Swift, Rome Odunze, and Keenan Allen to an already solid core of talent. New offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has everything he needs to cook opposing defenses. However, it does take time for a […]

The Chiefs have found multiple ways to win football games during the Mahomes and Reid era. They have been sported a balanced attack one year, then a run-heavy ball control offense in 2023 that leaned on Isiah Pacheco. In the beginning of the dynasty, Patrick Mahomes became famous for throwing deep bombs to the speedy […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are undoubtedly one of the most popular teams in the NFL. It helps when you have the league’s best QB, two Super Bowl victories in a row, and a star player dating the most famous woman in the world. Patrick Mahomes wants some credit for the Travis Kelce + Taylor Swift […]

The Antonio Brown saga continues. Antonio Brown was a talented wide receiver in the NFL who was held back due to his off-field antics, which have continued into his retirement. The Times Union reports that former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown has filed for bankruptcy. According to paperwork filed on May 15th in the […]

The 49ers were incredibly close to winning the Super Bowl last season. The team know that they need to do whatever they can to get back into the playoffs in 2024. They will have to wait for Dre Greenlaw to recover from his achilles injury before he can help the 2024 campaign. 49ers linebackers coach […]

The Caitlin Clark effect is real in the WNBA. Clark has brought a host of fans and attention to the W, resulting in increased revenue and viewership for the league. In fact, ABC’s WNBA opening doubleheader — which opened with Fever vs. Liberty — saw a 143% increase in average viewership from last season. Clark […]

The Indianapolis Colts have quietly made some great offseason moves over the past few months. The Colts feel like they are lying in the weeds, not widely considered a contender to win the AFC South thanks to the rise of CJ Stroud and the Texans. However, the Colts could find themselves fighting for the AFC […]

The San Francisco 49ers were so close to winning the Super Bowl this past February. They have made a handful of smart moves this offseason to reload the roster for another deep playoff push in 2024. One of those additions, defensive end Leonard Floyd, recently shared his thoughts on why he chose the 49ers in […]

The NFL Draft seemingly becomes a bigger and bigger event with each passing year. Detroit hosted the NFL Draft this year and set jaw-dropping attendance records with over 700,000 in attendance over the three-day event. The Pittsburgh Steelers are thrilled that their city has been selected to host an upcoming NFL Draft. According to ESPN’s […]

The NFL made an announcement at the Spring League Meeting on Tuesday about a new procurement initiative that intends to standardize how the league partners with underrepresented businesses. This initiative, NFL Source, will attempt to increase its number of partnerships with businesses that are at least 51% owner and operated by a person in a […]

Russell Wilson has had a wild offseason. The veteran QB was cut from the Denver Broncos and eventually signed with the Steelers on a veteran minimum contract. Just a few weeks later, the Steelers traded for Bears QB Justin Fields. It’s fair to say that Russell Wilson has a lot to prove in 2024. He […]

Justin Fields has endured a tough offseason. He entered the offseason in no mans land, waiting for the Chicago Bears to make up their minds between himself and Caleb Williams. Chicago ended up waiting longer than most thought they would to trade Fields, sending him to the Pittsburgh Steelers for minimal draft capital. Fields spoke […]

2024 marks the start of a new era in New England. The reign of Bill Belichick has come to an end. Former Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo replaces him and will install a culture all his own in New England. At least one current New England Patriot will miss Bill Belichick’s intensity in practice. Today the […]

The Houston Texans are one of the hottest teams in the AFC. Just a few seasons removed from being stuck in NFL purgatory, the Texans are favorites in the AFC South and legit contenders for the Super Bowl. The rise of young players like CJ Stroud, Will Anderson Jr., and Tank Dell has helped Houston […]

The Chicago Bears have had one of the most exciting offseasons in the NFL this year. Chicago traded Justin Fields to Pittsburgh and promptly replaced him with Caleb Williams out of USC. Williams joins a Bears squad that is loaded with offensive weapons, including a fellow first-round draft pick in Rome Odunze. One former Pro […]

The New England Patriots have made significant investments in overhauling their offense this offseason. New England made a handful of savvy moves in free agency and spent the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on QB Drake Maye. The rookie Patriots QB looks to be without one of his main protectors for a […]

Tom Brady has been in the news a lot lately. One of the more forgotten about stories related to the legendary QB is his pending bid to become a partial owner in the Las Vegas Raiders. The potential deal could be getting a crucial update later this week. According to Washington Post’s Mark Maske, it […]

The Carolina Panthers are looking to make a splash in 2024. Carolina made a big move to trade up and draft QB Bryce Young, but they weren’t able to find success in year one. Now the Panthers have reloaded their roster via free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft and are ready to see how […]

The Arizona Cardinals have produced some solid players out of undrafted free agents. Lyle Sendlein, Tony Jefferson, and Marcel Shipp come to mind as some of the best players who started with Arizona and became reliable NFL players. Even Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner was an undrafted free agent at one point in his career. […]

The Maple Leafs will have a new head coach in 2024. Former head coach Sheldon Keefe was relieved of duties after the team’s disappointing first-round exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Keefe has been replaced with former St. Lous Blues coach Craig Berube.  John Tavares recently shared his thoughts on his new head coach as […]

The season is over for the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado lost in Game 6 of their series with the Dallas Stars on Friday. Now they must shift into offseason mode and decide how to approach free agency and the draft. Jonathan Drouin recently shared his thoughts on a possible return to Colorado that will have fans […]