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The Atlanta Falcons’ victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night was overshadowed by a concerning injury to defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus, who was ruled out in the third quarter with a knee injury. Head coach Raheem Morris described the situation afterward as troubling, saying, “It didn’t look great. I feel for the young […]

The Denver Broncos are bolstering their offensive line depth following the loss of starting center Luke Wattenberg, signing veteran Sam Mustipher off the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad, per multiple reports. Wattenberg was placed on injured reserve Thursday after suffering a shoulder injury earlier in the week. The move sidelines him for at least four […]

The Seattle Seahawks will be without their top offensive lineman for another week, as head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that left tackle Charles Cross has been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Cross, who suffered a hamstring injury while blocking on Jason Myers’ game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts on December […]

The Denver Broncos are choosing optimism when it comes to linebacker Dre Greenlaw’s latest setback. According to Luca Evans of The Denver Post, the team does not plan to place Greenlaw on injured reserve after he suffered a non-contact hamstring injury in Sunday’s 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Greenlaw went down late in the […]

After an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan during Sunday’s 29-24 win at Ford Field, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is at the center of controversy. The confrontation, which occurred in the second quarter, was captured by CBS cameras and quickly spread across social media. The incident began when Metcalf approached a fan leaning […]

The San Francisco Giants’ search for a second baseman has heated up, and one name makes perfect sense both on paper and in spirit — Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner. The Bay Area native, Stanford product, and two-time Gold Glove winner would give the Giants the high-contact, high-IQ presence they’ve lacked in the middle infield […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ playoff hopes officially ended Saturday night when the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 29-18, eliminating Dallas from contention and extending the franchise’s Super Bowl drought to 30 years. Owner Jerry Jones made it clear how he felt about another disappointing finish. “Absolutely we underachieved this season,” Jones said. “We all underachieved.” […]

The Las Vegas Raiders reached a new level of embarrassment on Sunday after being shut out 31-0 by the Philadelphia Eagles. According to NBC Sports, the Raiders are now just the 13th team in the Super Bowl era to lose by 31 or more points twice in the same season. The only other team to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks appear to be open for business this winter, and star second baseman Ketel Marte has become the focus of major trade buzz. MLB insider Jon Morosi reported that “the Diamondbacks are actively listening” to offers for Marte, with the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays among the teams that have already “checked […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided an optimistic update Wednesday on quarterback Brock Purdy’s potential return to action. For the fourth straight week, Purdy was listed as a limited participant in practice, but Shanahan made it clear this week’s workload will look much different. “It’ll be an aggressive practice,” Shanahan told reporters. “We’ve […]

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has taken Major League Baseball by storm since his debut, but according to one of his former teammates, his long-term vision might not include staying in Pittsburgh. Speaking to NJ.com’s Randy Miller, an anonymous player who shared the clubhouse with Skenes during the 2024 and 2025 seasons claimed the 23-year-old […]

Justin Herbert made sure to give longtime teammate Keenan Allen his flowers after the veteran receiver etched his name into Chargers history on Sunday night. Following Los Angeles’ 25–10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Herbert praised Allen’s professionalism and leadership after he became the franchise’s all-time receptions leader. “Just very fortunate to have him,” Herbert […]

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is proclaiming his innocence after being indicted by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, for his alleged role in an MLB betting scandal. Clase’s attorney, Michael Ferrara, released a firm statement on Sunday denying the accusations, saying, “Emmanuel Clase has devoted his life to baseball and doing everything in his […]

The Miami Dolphins didn’t just shock the Buffalo Bills on Sunday — they flipped the script on their entire season. Entering Week 10 as 8.5-point underdogs and losers of seven straight to Buffalo, Miami walked into Hard Rock Stadium and dominated, pulling off a 30–13 victory that few saw coming. For Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb, […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ nightmare afternoon in Seattle got even worse when veteran wide receiver Zay Jones went down with what appears to be a season-ending Achilles injury. Jones went to the turf after a second-quarter incompletion in the end zone, clutching his lower left leg before being carted off the field. Trainers immediately ruled him […]

In one of the most improbable postseason stories in recent memory, 22-year-old Trey Yesavage became the hero of Game 6 for the Toronto Blue Jays, saving their season with a poised and historic performance. The rookie right-hander scattered six hits, struck out seven, and forced three inning-ending double plays — all with the weight of […]

The Seattle Mariners picked the worst time to make postseason history — and not the good kind. In Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, the Mariners grounded into bases-loaded double plays in back-to-back innings, something no team had ever done before in playoff history. The miscues helped fuel the Toronto Blue Jays’ 6–2 […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars entered London with momentum and left in disarray. Their 35–7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium marked their second straight blowout defeat, exposing an offense that can’t seem to start on time — and a quarterback demanding change. “We have to start the games faster,” said Trevor Lawrence, who […]

The Milwaukee Brewers’ magical season has unraveled faster than anyone expected. After being outscored 10–3 through three games in the National League Championship Series, the Brewers now face a 3–0 hole against the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers — a deficit that’s proven nearly impossible to escape in postseason history. “We’re in a big hole,” said […]

Games 1 and 2 of the ALCS couldn’t have gone much worse for the Toronto Blue Jays. After dominating at Rogers Centre all year, the Jays were outscored 13–4 by the Seattle Mariners, dropping both games at home and heading to Seattle facing a 2–0 hole. Now, all eyes turn to Shane Bieber, the former […]

The Blue Jays didn’t just stay alive in this ALCS — they roared back into it. After two punchless losses at home, Toronto’s lineup detonated in Game 3 at T-Mobile Park, pounding the Mariners 13–4 to trim the series deficit to 2–1 and flip the tone of October in a single night. No one embodied […]

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino sees a familiar blueprint behind the Los Angeles Dodgers’ October surge — one he knows well from across town. Asked why looks so formidable right now, Pasquantino reached outside baseball for the analogy: the Dodgers are operating like the Kansas City Chiefs. “You talk about the Chiefs practicing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West in emphatic fashion Thursday night, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto was right in the middle of it. The 26-year-old ace became the first Dodger pitcher since Walker Buehler in 2021 to record a 200-strikeout season, fanning seven over six scoreless innings in an 8-0 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are clinging to their American League East lead, but their veteran ace Max Scherzer is struggling at the worst possible time. Wednesday’s 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox not only tightened the division race but also highlighted a troubling trend for Scherzer, whose 9.00 ERA across his last six starts […]

The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t just lose to the Washington Commanders in Week 3 — they unraveled. The 41-24 defeat exposed flaws in all three phases, and head coach Pete Carroll made it clear afterward that the failure starts with him. “It looked like we were off,” Carroll said postgame. “It’s not scheme-wise. Just physically, […]

Nico Collins has been one of the few bright spots in a slow Houston Texans start to the season. But on Sunday, the dependable wide receiver made a mistake he hadn’t in 53 career games — and it proved costly. With the game tied at 10 in the fourth quarter and Houston driving deep into […]

John Mozeliak’s office at Busch Stadium looks like a museum of baseball history — binders, books, paintings, and mementos stacked neatly, reminders of nearly three decades with the St. Louis Cardinals. But soon, he’ll have to pack it all up. On Sept. 21, when the Cardinals hosted the Milwaukee Brewers in their home finale, Mozeliak […]

The Arizona Cardinals suffered a heartbreaking 16-15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but the scoreboard wasn’t the only gut punch. Veteran running back James Conner, the heart of Arizona’s ground game, was carted off in the third quarter with a right ankle injury that multiple reports suggest could end his season. Conner […]

The Carolina Panthers nearly authored a comeback for the ages on Sunday, rallying from a 27-3 deficit to push the Arizona Cardinals to the brink. But the 27-22 defeat wasn’t the only blow. They also lost two starting offensive linemen to injuries that cast a shadow over the rest of the season. Center Austin Corbett […]

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love summed up his feelings in the aftermath of Saturday’s 41-40 loss to Texas A&M in one simple statement: “I want to get back to work right now.” That mentality will resonate with Fighting Irish fans who watched their team fall to 0-2 after back-to-back heartbreaking defeats. Against the Aggies, […]

The scene at Neyland Stadium on Saturday was nothing short of heartbreak. Tennessee had Georgia right where it wanted — tied at 38 with just seconds left in regulation. All that stood between the Volunteers and their first win over the Bulldogs since 2016 was a 43-yard field goal from sophomore kicker Max Gilbert. But […]

The Texas Longhorns’ 27-10 win over UTEP on Saturday came at a cost, as running back CJ Baxter exited on the very first play of the game with a hamstring injury. Baxter carried the ball for six yards before pulling up and limping off the field. He was able to walk to the locker room […]

The Indianapolis Colts will likely be without one of their brightest young defenders when they face the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Defensive end Laiatu Latu, who has quickly emerged as a difference-maker on the Colts’ defensive line, is dealing with a hamstring injury and is considered “unlikely to play”, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. […]

Saturday was a night that captured everything about this Milwaukee Brewers team. Hours after clinching the first playoff berth of the 2025 MLB season courtesy of the Mets’ 3-2 loss to Texas, the Brewers showed why they’ve earned the league’s best record. Trailing the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1, they clawed their way back, tied the […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ list of injuries continues to grow, but they could receive some much-needed relief Sunday when they face the New Orleans Saints. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who is battling a shoulder injury suffered in Week 1 against Seattle, is officially a game-time decision. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that there is optimism […]

Yankee Stadium is preparing for a unique blend of baseball and remembrance on Thursday, Sept. 11, when the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers. The game, already significant as the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, will carry added weight with the presence of President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to attend and […]

The San Francisco 49ers made their long-anticipated move at kicker this week, parting ways with former third-round pick Jake Moody and signing veteran Eddy Piñeiro. But as Piñeiro revealed Wednesday, the Niners were close to missing out on their new leg entirely. “It’s been a crazy week,” Piñeiro told reporters after signing. “I was supposed […]

For Romy Gonzalez, Tuesday night in Sacramento was shaping up to be another showcase of his breakout season. Batting leadoff for just the seventh time all year, the 29-year-old first baseman homered in his first at-bat and doubled in his second, extending his MLB-best hitting streak to 12 games. Then, just as quickly, his night […]

After tying Tuesday night’s game against the Astros with a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth, Isiah Kiner-Falefa called it destiny. The Toronto Blue Jays’ infielder reflected on how his winding baseball journey led him back to Toronto. “I visualized it walking up to the plate,” Kiner-Falefa said. “I was like… I went […]