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The Toronto Maple Leafs are still not in a playoff spot despite bouncing back from their sluggish start to the season. Losing Mitch Marner has proven catastrophic for their offense already. One of the Maple Leafs’ trades to replace Marner was for Utah Mammoth forward Matias Maccelli. But Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that he could […]

The New Orleans Saints are 3-10 heading into Week 15, but they can sweep a season series. They beat the Carolina Panthers the first time around, winning 17-7, and are coming off a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints will have to do it without Alvin Kamara, however, as he will be out […]

The New York Islanders are 5-1 in their last six games, sitting at third place in the Metropolitan Division. On Thursday, they seemingly avoided the worst-case scenario with Bo Horvat’s injury scare. But even with injuries piling up, they still have a surplus of forwards. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman says that the Islanders have been called […]

The Winnipeg Jets finish a home stand with the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators coming up. When they play Ottawa on Prime Monday Night Hockey, they’ll be back in front of Canada’s audience without their best player. While Connor Hellebuyck has been out for the Jets, they have tumbled to the bottom of the standings. […]

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a sluggish start to a season with Stanley Cup expectations. A lot of conversation has been around their goaltending duo, which has left a lot to be desired. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, they are in advanced talks to help fix that problem. The Oilers are closing in on […]

The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, 5-2, at home. They are 5-1 in their last six games, catapulting into third place in the Metropolitan Division. Islanders captain Anders Lee spoke with MSG Network’s Shannon Hogan about his four-point night and the blistering hot Isles. Islanders Captain Anders Lee on making a […]

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, looking to get back in the win column. They lost to the New York Islanders on Tuesday, 5-4 in a shootout. The Golden Knights had Carter Hart in goal for that game, the former Flyers goalie who was found not guilty in the Hockey Canada […]

The Atlanta Braves came into the Winter Meetings with one contract already done. They inked Raisel Iglesias to a one-year deal worth $16 million long before the meetings began. Now, as everyone heads home from the Orlando get-together, Atlanta has bolstered the bullpen again. How did the Braves fare on the three-year, $45 million deal […]

The Houston Texans are riding a five-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15. Houston’s defense has been dominant, recently stifling the Kansas City Chiefs in primetime. Arizona’s offense has been on fire with Jacoby Brissett under center, but it has not led to wins. We have the bold […]

The New Jersey Devils have struggled of late, having lost five straight games before a recent win over the Ottawa Senators. They are waiting for Jack Hughes to come off the shelf and are mulling a Quinn Hughes trade as the holidays approach. But on Thursday, the team announced they will be without a top […]

The Boston Red Sox have been quiet so far this offseason. They traded for Sonny Gray from the St Louis Cardinals, fortifying their rotation behind Garrett Crochet. With the Winter Meetings over, the hot stove should be turned up in the coming weeks. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale predicts that the Red Sox will be involved, […]

The New York Mets have had a disastrous start to the offseason. They lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, saw Kyle Schwarber re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, and lost Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles. With Brandon Nimmo gone as well, there will be significant changes for the Amazins in 2026. The Mets […]

The Baltimore Orioles have made a massive splash in MLB free agency, signing first baseman Pete Alonso. In his second consecutive free agency winter, Alonso has finally landed the long-term deal he desired. Alonso is now an Oriole after inking a five-year, $155 million deal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news from the Winter Meetings. […]

The Arizona Cardinals are playing out the string once again with Jacob Brissett at quarterback. Despite their lack of playoff aspirations, their injury report is of note for fantasy football managers. On Wednesday, they made a move that could change your fantasy playoffs. The Cardinals have kept Trey Benson on injured reserve due to his […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars host the New York Jets in Week 15 as the teams head in opposite directions. Jacksonville leads the AFC South after a big win over the Indianapolis Colts. Meanwhile, New York fans are watching the College Football Playoff, looking for their next quarterback. Before the Jaguars and Jets square off, check out […]

The New York Mets had a disastrous day on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. Not only did Kyle Schwarber return to the Philadelphia Phillies, but closer Edwin Diaz left Queens for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso is a free agent, but New York is hesitating, which has opened the door […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made the first big splash of the Winter Meetings, signing NL MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber. There were many teams in the Schwarber sweepstakes, including his hometown Cincinnati Reds. But the Baltimore Orioles were the ones who forced the Phillies to level up their Schwarber offer. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal has more on […]

The Cincinnati Reds finally returned to the playoffs in 2025, but did not win a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite their young core that brought them to the dance, they have not spent money in free agency. The Reds failed to sign Kyle Schwarber, but they are now in the mix for Arizona […]

The Los Angeles Chargers face the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday afternoon. This is not a primetime matchup, won’t have Tony Romo on the call, and could end a dynasty. Things have changed since the Week 1 matchup in Brazil, but there are still playoff implications in this game. Before the Chiefs […]

The Detroit Tigers have made their first big splash of the MLB free agency period. They extended the qualifying offer to Gleyber Torres, which he accepted. And with the Tarik Skubal rumors swirling, maybe some expected a bigger move. But the first multi-year Tigers signing is reliever Kyle Finnegan on a two-year contract. “Free-agent reliever […]

The New York Islanders beat the Vegas Golden Knights after regulation for the second time this year. In November, it was a JG Pageau shorthanded overtime goal that gave New York the win. On Tuesday, the Islanders beat Vegas in a shootout thanks to Emil Heineman. EMIL HEINEMAN WINS IT FOR @NYIslanders 🙌 Took extra […]

The Anaheim Ducks entered Tuesday’s action atop the Pacific Division as their young core comes together. One of their top forward prospects picked up an assist against the Pittsburgh Penguins that put him in the franchise record books. Ducks forward Beckett Sennecke picked up his 25th point, passing Mason McTavish as the fastest teenager to […]

The fantasy football playoffs are here, and the kicker rankings are back in action for the big week. Brandon Aubrey led the way in Week 14 with over 20 points to push teams to the playoffs. But the rest of the position is strong, making your decisions hard. If you need a kicker for the […]

Cody Bellinger is one of the big names available in MLB free agency after a strong season with the New York Yankees. Bellinger’s agent is Scott Boras, a super agent known for his quirky press conferences. According to Boras, there are eight teams vying for the outfielder. The way he told everyone, per MLB.com’s Bryan […]

The Boston Red Sox made the biggest trade at last year’s Winter Meetings, picking up Garrett Crochet. Now, they are back in Orlando, courting one of the market’s top free agents. The MLB free agency stove is heating up, and the Red Sox are talking to Pete Alonso once again. Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com broke […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made the first big splash of the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, signing Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150 million deal. After finishing second in MVP voting in 2025, Schwarber cashed in on his last free-agent opportunity. The Phillies keep their designated hitter despite losing in the playoffs once again. How did both […]

The Los Angeles Olympics are still over two years away, but excitement is bubbling. The Olympic golf tournament will be at Riviera Country Club, one of the elite venues on the PGA Tour. Because of that, The Open Championship in 2028 has been moved back from its traditional July date. “The championships are being moved […]

The Indianapolis Colts are 8-5 and holding onto the final spot in the AFC Wild Card race. But the Colts lost Daniel Jones to an Achilles injury on Sunday, putting their season on the brink of disaster. But without their first-round picks in the next two seasons, the future, all of a sudden, is murky. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs in two consecutive seasons after winning the National League pennant. Despite just signing Ketel Marte to an extension, they are considering a trade of the superstar second baseman. According to New York Post insider Jon Heyman, the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox are among the teams […]

The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Houston Texans, 20-10, on Sunday Night Football. That dropped KC’s record to 6-7, the first time they have been under .500 in December since 2012. The Chiefs are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in Patrick Mahomes’ career. What does The Athletic’s playoff predictor […]

The Boston Red Sox traded for Sonny Gray from the St Louis Cardinals to start the offseason. That reignited a rivalry between Gray and the New York Yankees, dating back to his ill-fated run in pinstripes in 2017. Yankees GM Brian Cashman made a claim about Sonny Gray that his agent, Bo McKinnis, disputed to […]

The San Diego Padres are in a state of flux off the field, with the Seidler family contemplating a sale. Despite stars like Fernando Tatis Jr and Manny Machado on the field, there are serious questions about the future. The potential sale has the Padres looking to slash salary, which could mean a trade of […]

The Detroit Tigers are one of the teams to watch at MLB Winter Meetings for one big reason. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could be on the trade block as he approaches free agency. After two consecutive Cy Young awards, Skubal would be one of the biggest names traded in recent memory. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal […]

The Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Denver Broncos 24-17 on Sunday, falling to 2-11 on the season. A late Kenny Pickett touchdown drive cut the Denver lead to ten points, but Vegas was not done there. The Raiders benefited from a penalty and kicked a last-second field goal, leading many to question the officials […]

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 […]