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The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans are squaring off in primetime in a huge matchup in the AFC Wild Card race. Kansas City’s offense suffered a big injury early, with left tackle Wanya Morris leaving the game. Then, the Chiefs’ defense lost a key member, as Trent McDuffie is out with a knee injury. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not known for their spending in MLB free agency. But they have put in an offer to steal an MVP candidate from their cross-state rivals. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Sunday that the Pirates have made a free agency offer to Kyle Schwarber as the Winter Meetings begin. “The Pittsburgh Pirates […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are losing to the Denver Broncos in the second half. Now, they have an injury that will make an unlikely comeback even harder. Raiders quarterback Geno Smith has left the game with a shoulder injury, and Kenny Pickett has replaced him. Smith is questionable to return. “The Raiders announce Geno Smith […]

The New York Jets lost to the Miami Dolphins 24-7 on Sunday, falling to 3-10 on the season. Miami came out flying, taking a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, and never looked back. And once Tyrod Taylor left with an injury, and Brady Cook was in the game, New York’s offense skidded to a […]

The Baltimore Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 27-22, on Sunday. They are now 6-7, a game behind Pittsburgh, with an uphill battle to the AFC North title. While Alex Highsmith’s sack of Lamar Jackson ended the game, a play earlier in the fourth quarter garnered attention. Ravens coach John Harbaugh was not thrilled about […]

The Baltimore Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-22 on Sunday, falling to 6-7 on the season. With a chance to steal the division lead from Pittsburgh, they could not score on a last-second possession to win the game. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took a sack that ended the drive, summing up the season in […]

The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 36-19 on Sunday, falling to 8-5 on the season. After a 7-1 start to the season, Indy has lost four of its last five and is out of first place in the AFC South. On top of it all, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones left the game with […]

The Carolina Panthers are on bye in Week 14, but they picked up a huge win in the playoff picture. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the New Orleans Saints, dropping them to 7-6 on the season. The Panthers, also at 7-6, are tied with the Buccaneers for the top spot in the NFC South. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in a tight battle against the Buffalo Bills. Amid the snowy wonderland in Orchard Park, another significant injury to Cincy’s offense has cropped up. Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was in the blue medical tent after a hard fall just one week after missing last week with a concussion. “Higgins has […]

The Detroit Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, seemingly stopping their recent slide down the standings. As that game was happening, their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, played. Red Wings goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa made an incredible save in the game that should have fans clamoring for a call-up. ‼️⬇️😱 https://t.co/q6M1kwUtWr pic.twitter.com/8N2O0kasfJ […]

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers square off on Sunday for the AFC North lead. With both teams struggling of late, their Wild Card chances are dwindling. The season series between the two rivals will determine the AFC North crown. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has struggled of late, but told The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec that […]

The Winter Meetings are coming up, which means MLB free agency is about to take off. Another strong group of Japanese free agents is joining the league this year, including a highly regarded pitcher. Tatsuya Imai may join one of three East Coast powerhouses, the New York Mets, the New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia […]

The Cincinnati Reds made the playoffs for the first time since 2020 this year, but failed to win a single game. They have a solid young core and, finally, may be willing to spend to support them. Ohio native Kyle Schwarber is available in MLB free agency, and the Reds are interested. The Athletic’s Ken […]

The Arizona Cardinals are 3-9 on the season and face the high-flying Los Angeles Rams in Week 14. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon announced Friday that Kyler Murray’s season was over due to injury. A reporter asked a follow-up question about Murray’s future with the club, which Gannon did not answer. Reporter: "Do you expect Kyler […]

The Edmonton Oilers smoked the Seattle Kraken 9-4 on Thursday night, moving to 12-11-5 on the season. Those 29 points have them tied for the final Western Conference Wild Card spot and four points out of first place in the Pacific Division. Oilers captain Connor McDavid spoke about the 13th hat trick of his career […]

Kyle Schwarber is one of the biggest names in the MLB free agency class this winter. With the Winter Meetings coming up, the stove is heating up, and the MVP runner-up could be on the move. ESPN’s Jeff Passan has the latest on how long Kyle Schwarber’s contract could be after a career year with […]

The Vancouver Canucks are stuck in the basement of the NHL standings as December continues. The NHL trade deadline is months away, but the Canucks should be selling, with Kiefer Sherwood as one of the targets. According to Pierre LeBrun, the Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, and Minnesota Wild are all asking about Sherwood. “More than […]

The New York Islanders beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday, moving to 15-10-3 on the season. They handed Colorado just their second regulation loss of the season in Brock Nelson’s return to Long Island. And the Islanders did it without Jonathan Drouin, who was a late scratch due to injury. Newsday’s Andrew Gross has […]

The Detroit Lions have a massive matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, kicking off Week 14. The loser of this matchup will have a tough road into the NFC playoffs, if any at all. Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St Brown has not practiced due to an ankle injury, but has not been […]

The New York Islanders are one of the many Eastern Conference teams hovering around .500 as December begins. While the expectations were low coming into the season, an electric rookie has changed it. Despite Matthew Schaefer’s excellence, the Islanders’ powerplay is struggling tremendously, ranking last in the league. Separating Schaefer and Mathew Barzal may be […]

The Chicago Cubs lost in the National League Division Series to the Milwaukee Brewers, ending their 2025 season. That also likely ended Kyle Tucker’s time at Wrigley Field after just one year. But just because Tucker is likely gone, Chicago cannot be ruled out of an MLB free agency splash. According to The Athletic’s Ken […]

The Dallas Cowboys are 6-5-1 after beating the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving. They still have a chance at making the postseason after a rough start to the season, thanks to an active trade deadline. The Cowboys play the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The […]

The Colorado Rockies are coming off one of the worst seasons in modern MLB history. With just 43 wins, they cleaned house and are heading into a new era. The Rockies hired Moneyball legend Paul DePodesta as their president, and he just made Josh Byrnes his general manager. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal broke the news […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last year. Even with Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa around, they could not recreate their old magic. The Astros are now expected to lose Framber Valdez in free agency and are looking to add pitching in a trade. The Athletic’s Chandler Rome has […]

The St Louis Blues are barely out of the basement of the NHL standings as December begins. A screaming match between Jordan Binnington and Jim Montgomery seemingly capped a wild week in the Show Me State. That week included a wrist surgery for Jimmy Snuggerud and an off-ice injury to Alexey Toropchenko. But it wasn’t […]

The Cincinnati Reds returned to the postseason in 2025, but did not win a game in their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. While they have a solid young core to build around, they need to spend to make a splash in the National League. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, they have their eyes […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 7-5 heading into a Week 14 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Injuries have plagued Tampa this season, even with Baker Mayfield not missing time with a shoulder injury. Wide receiver injuries have been particularly frequent for the Bucs. But the Buccaneers are getting Mike Evans back at practice on […]

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday night. Chicago has regressed from its winning ways in recent weeks, posting a 1-4-2 record in its last seven games. Despite the loss, Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard scored an insane goal in the third period that gave his team the […]

The Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Tuesday, moving to 15-7-5 on the season. They are now riding a 12-game point streak, largely thanks to their goaltending. Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt has been sensational this year, picking up his fourth shutout of the young season on Tuesday. According to Sportsnet Stats, that is […]

The St Louis Blues are off to a rough start to the 2025-26 season, in part because of their goaltending. Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer both have save percentages under .885, which is not enough to win games. Binnington was pulled from the Blues’ most recent game and left the ice while yelling at coach […]

The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets square off on Sunday to finish their season series. Miami beat New York the first time around, winning 27-21 on Monday Night Football in Week 4. Now, Aaron Glenn’s squad has won three of their last five, and Mike McDaniel’s team has won three in a row. We […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are the latest Eastern Conference team to pick up some wins and inch into a playoff spot. But they were smashed by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night, losing 5-1. The Flyers were also dealt a tough injury in the game, as Tyson Foerster left with an upper-body injury. The winger will […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-6 after the brutal home loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Fans were the big story after the game, with Pittsburgh staple ‘Renegade’ getting booed and chants of “Fire Tomlin” raining down. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told Will Graves of The Associated Press that he agrees with the fans. […]

The Los Angeles Angels have already made a few significant moves to start the offseason. They traded Taylor Walls to the Baltimore Orioles for the oft-injured pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. On Tuesday, they made a similar gamble on a pitcher. The Angels have signed former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah to a one-year deal. “Right-hander […]

The New York Rangers have finally hit their stride, winning three straight games during Thanksgiving week. But on Saturday, they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning and suffered a tough injury. Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is on long-term injured reserve with an upper-body injury, and Mike Sullivan knows it is a big loss. “Obviously, Foxy […]

The New York Islanders were one of the feel-good stories of the NHL season after a 6-1 road trip in early November. They were in second place in the Eastern Conference for a quick moment. And then, it came crashing down. As Alexander Romanov’s absence was felt on the blue line, Kyle Palmieri tore his […]

The Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets are squaring off on Prime Monday Night Hockey to kick off December. While Buffalo is well out of the Atlantic Division lead right now, the Eastern Conference is tight from top to bottom. The Sabres are getting Josh Norris back from injury for the Jets matchup, which could finally […]

The St Louis Blues are not off to a great start in the 2025-26 NHL season as they enter a transitional phase. Younger players are the center of attention in Missouri, but two are now on the sideline. The Blues will be without Jimmy Snuggerud and Alexey Toropchenko for extended periods for very different reasons. […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, which means some changes are coming. Meanwhile, both the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are looking for a boost after disappointing seasons. The Astros are shopping Jake Myers in a trade, and both NL East contenders are vying for his services. The […]