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The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the halfway point of the season. Even with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin still performing well, they are not a contender for the Stanley Cup. The trade deadline is two months away and they are expected to be sellers, having already traded […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are exceeding expectations at the halfway point of the NHL season. They enter Thursday’s action with 42 points in 41 games and sit in the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. A big reason why is Sean Monahan, who has 41 points in his first season with the team. But the Blue […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a star-studded team coming back after winning the 2024 World Series. They’ve been making moves this offseason to improve every position on their team. They have a great catcher, Will Smith, on a long-term contract that blocks the way for young prospects. The Dodgers made a trade on Thursday, sending […]

The Washington Capitals are among the most surprising teams in the NHL this season. With 58 points from 41 games, they are the top team in the Eastern Conference and a near-lock to make the playoffs. So selling at March’s NHL trade deadline does not make any sense. But to land the biggest fish available […]

The New Orleans Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen in the middle of a miserable 2024 season. Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi finished out the season, getting them to 5-12. Now, they are looking for a new head coach in what is described as a “low-key” search. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano reported that […]

TGL, the simulator league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, debuted on Tuesday night on ESPN. The match was a blowout, with The Bay Golf Club beating New York Golf Club 9-2, but it was a positive debut. According to the Sports Business Journal, TGL ratings blew out the first PGA Tour event of […]

The New York Yankees have pivoted after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency. They added Cody Bellinger, Devin Williams, and Max Fried to try and improve a team that lost a phenomenal hitter. But regardless of Soto, they needed a refresh in their infield after a brutal defensive season. Paul […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired Doug Pederson after a brutal 4-13 season. A Super Bowl Champion with the Eagles, Pederson made the playoffs his first year in Jacksonville but could not get back the last two years. But many around the league thought Trent Baalke would lose the general manager job. Now, as the head coach […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of free agency by signing Juan Soto. His record-breaking contract did not mean they were done spending, however, as they brought back Sean Manaea and signed Frankie Montas. But one prominent player is still available for New York to re-sign after their great 2024 season. Pete Alonso […]

The Buffalo Bills kick off their NFL playoff run with a matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. While they are heavily favored to win their Wild Card Weekend matchup, the playoffs have been tough for Buffalo. Josh Allen has only been to the AFC Championship Game once, losing in the Divisional Round three years […]

The Minnesota Twins had an epic collapse to miss the playoffs in 2024. It got lost in the magic of the Detroit Tigers, but Minnesota had a 95.8% chance to make the playoffs on September 2, per FanGraphs. But a new season means a new chance and they need reinforcements to get back to the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for another playoff run. Their matchup with the Washington Commanders on Sunday kicks off their fifth straight playoff appearance. Baker Mayfield has dominated this year with Liam Coen in his first year as offensive coordinator. After losing Dave Canales last year, Coen is interviewing for the Jacksonville Jaguars job. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson after a miserable 4-13 season. Despite the playoff victory in his first year in Duval, the past two seasons cost Pederson his gig. Now, owner Shad Khan and general manager Trent Baalke are casting a wide net to find their new coach. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the playoffs for the fifth straight year after winning the NFC South. They will host the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in a primetime playoff matchup. After beating the Philadelphia Eagles on Wild Card Weekend last year, expectations are high. Mike Evans is the key to a Buccaneers victory […]

The Chicago Bears have a head coach opening and are interviewing a bevy of candidates. Top candidates like Ben Johnson and veterans like Pete Carroll and Mike McCarthy have been on their wishlist. But on Wednesday, a dark-horse name emerged as an option in the Windy City. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported that […]

The New York Rangers have one of the scariest enforcers in the NHL, Matt Rempe. At just 22 years old, he has earned a reputation for massive fights and nasty hits. But, he has crossed the line multiple times. Rempe was suspended eight games for a nasty hit against the Dallas Stars on December 20. […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are in the middle of another miserable season. They enter Wednesday’s action with the worst points percentage in the entire league with 28 points in 40 games. But the expectations were higher considering their veteran leadership and young stars like Connor Bedard. Now, the Blackhawks set their sights on the NHL trade […]

The Winter Classic and Stadium Series have become big parts of the yearly NHL schedule. These outdoor games galvanize fanbases to head outdoors and brave the cold for one day. In 2026, the NHL outdoor games won’t be too cold. The Winter Classic will be the Florida Panthers against the New York Rangers. And the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the postseason by one game in 2024. While they could not recreate their 2023 National League Title, they have the pieces to make another run. They hit free agency hard, bringing Corbin Burnes to the desert but can still add more. What remaining free agents should the Diamondbacks target this offseason? […]

TGL is a virtual golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Consisting of six, four-man teams, fans are picking their sides as the league begins. The opening match on Tuesday night featured the New York Golf Club against The Bay Golf Club, representing the San Francisco area. The Bay got off to a […]

The TGL is a virtual golf league that debuted on ESPN on Tuesday night. PGA Tour legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy helped form the league and were on site for opening night. While their teams were not playing, both guys got in some practice before The Bay Golf Club took on New York Golf […]

The Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears are both getting their offseasons underway after missing the playoffs. Chicago fired Matt Eberflus and is looking for the answer at head coach. Mike McCarthy’s contract is up with the Cowboys and the Bears requested an interview with him for their role. But Dallas has denied the request, per […]

The Buffalo Bills host the Denver Broncos on Sunday kicking off another playoff run. It has been a disappointing playoff career for Josh Allen in Buffalo, never reaching the Super Bowl and only one AFC Championship Game appearance. He has to shine in this game for them to win, but the defense is the key […]

The New England Patriots went 4-13 in 2024 and fired Jerod Mayo after the season. While it was a disappointing campaign, they saw a lot out of quarterback Drake Maye which makes the job enticing. While they have already interviewed a few other candidates, a team Hall of Famer is the leader in the clubhouse. […]

The Dallas Cowboys finished the season at 7-10 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. While it was a disappointing season, they are still not committed to changing their coach. Mike McCarthy’s contract with the Cowboys is up and the Bears have requested an interview. Todd Archer revealed the chances that McCarthy […]

The MLB free agency hot stove has cooled off significantly in the new year. Corbin Burnes and Teoscar Hernandez made the most of the holiday season by signing new contracts. But that does not mean the offseason is over. With Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, and Jack Flaherty available, teams can still improve into January. Who […]

The New York Jets’ season is over and they have already started their offseason process. They requested interviews with nearly a dozen candidates for their head coaching vacancy and have already spoken to Mike Vrabel. On Monday, the Jets interviewed their former head coach and current ESPN analyst Rex Ryan for the role. He got […]

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to end their nine-year playoff drought. With rookie quarterback Bo Nix at the helm, they strung together ten wins to finally return to the postseason. The Broncos head to Buffalo to face the Bills on Sunday at 1 p.m., and need Patrick Surtain II to […]

The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 32-20 in Week 18 to finish the season 5-12. As the team packed up after missing the playoffs again, the conversation turned to the future of the organization. Sauce Gardner is a cornerstone piece of the Jets who had a rough year but is eligible for an […]

The New York Rangers are in the middle of a disastrous season. They traded captain Jacob Trouba and former second-overall pick Kaapo Kakko and are in second-to-last place in the Metropolitan Division. On Monday, they made their first addition of the season. The Rangers picked up forward Arthur Kaliyev from waivers from the Los Angeles […]

The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 23-16 to fall out of the number one pick in the draft. Head coach Jerod Mayo was fired after the game after just one season at the helm. Despite the disastrous four-win season, there is hope for the Patriots at quarterback with Drake Maye. Owner Robert Kraft […]

The Green Bay Packers are the seventh seed in the NFC playoffs and face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round. Sunday’s game will be a rematch of the Week 1 game in Brazil which Philly won. The Packers had 11 wins but fell all the way to number seven because of the great […]

The New York Jets finished the 2024 season with a win on Sunday. Their 30-18 win over the Miami Dolphins was only their fifth of the season and third with interim coach Jeff Ulbrich. After firing Robert Saleh after Week 5, they spiraled out of contention and finished in the top ten of the draft. […]

The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 32-20 to finish off another disappointing season. While the offense looked great in this game, it was far too little far too late. The climax of this season came in the press when The Athletic ran a story smashing owner Woody Johnson and his managerial styles. Johnson […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 44-38 in overtime to end the season 8-9. They entered the day needing a win and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss to make the playoffs. Neither of those things happened, and their season is over. Their defense allowed the best game of Bryce Young’s career but the […]

Team USA won the World Junior Championships for the second straight season on Sunday night. The under-20 men’s hockey tournament pits the best junior hockey players in the world against each other. After a close win over Czechia got them to the title, they avenged their only loss of the tournament by beating Finland. Teddy […]

The Atlanta Braves had a year full of injuries in 2024. From losing ace Spencer Strider in April to Ronald Acuña Jr in May to Chris Sale for the playoffs, it was a disappointing campaign. And then free agency hit and they lost two key pitchers. Max Fried is on the New York Yankees and […]

The Green Bay Packers lost to the Chicago Bears 25-24 on Sunday to finish the season 11-6. While they are in the playoffs, it was a disappointing loss to finish the season. They had opportunities to win but could not finish it off with Malik Willis at quarterback. Amid the loss, Christian Watson went down […]

The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 25-24 on Sunday to finish off Caleb Williams’ rookie season. This victory broke Chicago’s 11-game losing streak and 12-game skid against Green Bay. Williams led the team into field goal range in the final seconds and Cairo Santos hit a buzzer-beating kick. The quarterback then gave interim […]