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The Cincinnati Reds enter Tuesday’s action 2.5 games out of the final National League Wild Card spot. They are chasing the New York Mets, who have faltered in the summer due to poor starting pitching. The good news for the Reds is that Hunter Greene leads an elite pitching staff that can throw them to […]

The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing their roster as training camp winds down. After adding Walter Nolen and Will Johnson in the first two rounds in April, their defense has high expectations coming into the season. But the Cardinals will not have Walter Nolen for at least the first four games due to a calf injury, according […]

The Houston Astros are 1.5 games ahead of the Seattle Mariners for first place in the American League West. They made big improvements at the trade deadline, namely bringing Carlos Correa back, and are putting together another championship-caliber core. On Tuesday, they are welcoming back a big name to the lineup to help the stretch […]

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered one of the biggest losses of the training camp, losing Rashawn Slater for the season. While there are still high hopes around the Bolts, they needed some depth up front. On cut-down day, they swung a trade with the Houston Texans to shore up that depth. The Chargers traded for […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons and are not in a position to end that streak this year. After a 76-point finish in 2024-25, they did add Trevor Zegras in an offseason trade. But they are expected to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline once again. If the Flyers […]

The NHL free agency carousel ended nearly two months ago, with big names like Mitch Marner and Nikolaj Ehlers changing teams. But one defenseman who spent last year with the Pittsburgh Penguins remains without a contract as August winds down. Matt Grzelcyk remains without a contract in NHL free agency, and Josh Cybulski of Pro […]

The Vancouver Canucks were a headline-grabbing team in the 2024-25 season. From a locker room rift forcing a trade of JT Miller, to rumors around Elias Pettersson, to an end-of-year coaching change, Vancouver made plenty of noise. But, they did not make the postseason. New head coach Adam Foote must lead the team to the […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back after key series’ on either coast. Out East, the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees to jump them in both league standings and the Power Rankings. And out West, the San Diego Padres have tied the National League West lead after taking two from the Los […]

The Seattle Mariners are fighting for an American League Wild Card spot, with the help of two trade deadline acquisitions. Eugenio Suarez has warmed up a little bit from his freezing-cold start. But Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor has been sensational, with steals as an unexpected part of his game. The Athletic’s Chad Jennings spoke […]

The Tour Championship is over, which means all attention is now paid to the Ryder Cup and Team USA captain Keegan Bradley. After the BMW Championship, the top six qualifiers were locked in. Now, the captain has to decide on which six players will round out the roster. He could pick himself and become the […]

The Baltimore Orioles made surprising news this week by giving young catcher Samuel Basallo an eight-year extension. They called him up amid a lost season and gave him the deal after just three games of experience. It buys out two years of unrestricted free agency, which is vital for Baltimore’s front office as they look […]

The Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club ended the PGA Tour season with a bang, as Tommy Fleetwood picked up his first win on US soil. The fan favorite bounced back from a devastating loss two weeks ago in Memphis to finally win. With the crowds rooting him on in Atlanta, fans around the […]

The Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club ended the PGA Tour on Sunday, with Tommy Fleetwood winning the FedEx Cup. Despite many close calls in the past, including two weeks ago at the FedEx St Jude Championship, Fleetwood had never won in the US. After seven DP World Tour wins and a stellar Ryder […]

The Tour Championship is over, with Tommy Fleetwood clinching the FedEx Cup after his first PGA Tour win. A challenger late on Sunday at the Tour Championship was Team USA Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley, who finished tied for seventh. Bradley is in a position to use a captain’s pick on himself and become the […]

Tommy Fleetwood has won the Tour Championship, securing the FedEx Cup title and his first PGA Tour win. Some shaky putts in the middle of the round had his fans worried about another collapse. But, learning from similar missteps in Memphis and Connecticut, Fleetwood pulled it together. He beat Patrick Cantlay and a surging Scottie […]

The Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club finishes the FedEx Cup each year, and Scottie Scheffler came in as the defending champion. After a five-win season with two major championships, he opened this week as the favorite as well. He came into Sunday four shots down, just like he did at the BMW Championship […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are in the midst of a historic summer. They are 42-14 since June 19, far and away the best record in baseball in that stretch. It has secured them the best record in the sport and an inside track at the top seed in the NL Playoffs. All of it comes in […]

The Tour Championship is in its final round, just holes away from determining a season-long PGA Tour champion. Throughout the season, Tommy Fleetwood has been painfully close to his first PGA Tour victory. Caitlin Clark showed her support for Fleetwood on social media, and another basketball star joined her. LeBron James is predicting a Tommy […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball this season. They entered Sunday’s action 11 games behind the New York Mets for the final playoff spot, looking to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Amazins. Injuries have been a big issue in Atlanta, leading to some […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are winding down training camp ahead of their season opener in Brazil against the Kansas City Chiefs. During training camp, they lost Rashawn Slater to a season-ending injury, but have had a rookie emerge. Chargers veteran Khalil Mack had high praise for rookie running back Omarion Hampton, according to Daniel Popper […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost one of the biggest names to move teams this NHL offseason. Mitch Marner is on the Vegas Golden Knights, and Toronto has exited the Core Four era. But three of those players are still with the Leafs, including William Nylander. Nylander spoke with Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com about Marner’s focus […]

The 2025 Fantasy Baseball regular season is winding down, with just one week left. If you are locked into a playoff spot, it’s time to make the roster changes that will bring you a championship. But if you are fighting for the last spots in your postseason, the waiver wire will be vital to the […]

The Minnesota Wild have had an interesting offseason with a big question looming overhead. Kirill Kaprizov is eligible for an extension, which both sides are committed to getting done. But could they keep the core around him and still give him the big contract? The Wild answered that question in part by signing Marco Rossi […]

The New York Rangers missed the postseason in 2024-25, a disappointing finish after a Presidents’ Trophy win the year before. While the Stanley Cup Final has evaded this core on Broadway, they have talented players to put together another strong regular season. But if things go awry again, Chris Drury should be looking to rebuild […]

The Baltimore Orioles are finishing out a lost season in 2025. Coming in with high expectations, they slipped out of the gate and never recovered. Adley Rutschman hit the injured list, providing a lane for their top prospect to shine. The Orioles have rewarded catcher Samuel Basallo with an eight-year contract, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. […]

The Chicago Blackhawks had a quiet offseason, hoping their young talent will push them forward in 2025-26. Connor Bedard is coming off a poor second season, dealing with some injuries. The Blackhawks did get a stellar first season out of center Frank Nazar and rewarded him with a contract extension. Was it too much for […]

The 2025-26 NHL season is just a few months away, but some teams should already be looking at in-season trades. With the expanded salary cap, there should be more action at the trade deadline for contending teams. And there will be basement-dwellers on the other end of those moves. The Seattle Kraken should be sellers, […]

Fantasy Football draft season is almost here, and the pre-season hype is easy to fall for. While they mostly won’t go in the first round, it’s the rookies that could win your league. From Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter to TreVeyon Henderson and Colston Loveland, there are a lot of rookies to parse through for […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed into a deep rebuild, even with Sidney Crosby still on the squad. They are looking to build through the draft and could be trading more veterans before the season begins. Fenway Sports Group is looking to complete a sale of the Penguins, and the Hoffmann family from Chicago has emerged […]

The New York Islanders made a lot of changes in the NHL offseason. They fired Lou Lamoriello, hired Mathieu Darche, and traded Noah Dobson. If they are going to compete for a postseason spot, which they did not earn last year, they will need some breakout candidates. The Islanders expect Matthew Schaefer to break out […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings have had a small rotation of teams at the top, and the Milwaukee Brewers join them this week. Even with their 14-game winning streak snapped by the Cincinnati Reds, the Crew takes the top spot. The New York Mets have fallen again, even after winning a series. How do the […]

The Seattle Mariners are in the depths of the American League Wild Card race, with a chance at stealing the AL West. While Cal Raleigh puts together an MVP-caliber season, a key player rehabs in the minor leagues. Mariners outfielder Victor Robles is in AAA rehabbing his shoulder injury, but made headlines for throwing his […]

The Little League Classic between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners took place on Sunday night. Since the foundation of the game eight years ago, it has become a cornerstone of the MLB schedule. Commissioner Rob Manfred was there, and he spoke with ESPN about potential MLB realignment and expansion that could be on […]

Scottie Scheffler won the BMW Championship on Sunday to pick up his fifth win of the season. Despite entering Sunday down four shots, he chased down Robert MacIntyre and ended it with a chip-in on 17. The win continued another historic season for Scheffler, which put him in the history books alongside Tiger Woods, per […]

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Sunday to end the Crew’s 14-game winning streak. Jose Trevino had two RBI, and Austin Hays hit a walk-off in the tenth inning. The Reds started the day by designating Jake Fraley for assignment just after he suffered a knee injury. Terry Francona spoke with MLB.com’s […]

The BMW Championship marked the second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs on the PGA Tour. After Justin Rose won in a playoff to start the playoffs, an inevitable finish met the fans and competitors in Baltimore. Scottie Scheffler won the BMW Championship after starting the final round four shots behind Robert MacIntyre. After the […]

The Boston Red Sox lost to the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Sunday thanks to a ninth-inning collapse. After a walk-off win thanks to Trevor Story on Friday and a two-run win on Saturday, Boston was looking for the sweep. To take the Sunday lead that Greg Weissert and Steven Matz eventually blew, Boston’s offense needed […]

The FedEx Cup Playoffs head into the final event after Scottie Scheffler won the BMW Championship. He secured his fifth win of the season thanks to an insane chip-in on the 17th hole. Even though he was likely going to take the title anyway, the birdie helped him pull away. Stars like Patrick Mahomes and […]

The BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club is the second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs on the PGA Tour. After a captivating playoff finish saw Justin Rose win in Memphis, the top 50 players of the year made it to Baltimore. Despite opening the day down four shots, Scottie Scheffler won the BMW […]