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The San Francisco 49ers enter Week 11 as healthy as they can be and off an improbable win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They host the Seattle Seahawks for a massive divisional matchup in the tight NFC West. While there is a long way to go, this game could have a big impact on the […]

The fantasy football season is winding down and kickers have been important since the beginning. In September, kickers were nailing 60-yarders. Poor performances have lost NFL teams and fantasy teams games down the stretch. You have to make the right choice so use our Week 11 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings for help. Bye weeks are […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off an incredible comeback to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday night. While for most players it was a regular game, it was special for one defenseman. Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Maple Leafs spoke about the emotions before he played his 1000th game, per Dave McCarthy of NHL.com. “You […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a miserable start to the 2024 season. They have 15 points out of 18 games heading into Thursday’s action and have already made a trade. Lars Eller was dealt from Pittsburgh to the Washington Capitals and Elliotte Friedman reports that more are coming. The Sportsnet insider says the Penguins […]

The fantasy football regular season is winding down so our wide receiver help is only getting more important. As the playoffs approach, make sure you have your wideout room in a good place. With injuries and bye weeks changing the landscape every week, our list is here to help. Check out our Week 11 Fantasy […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have a new home for 2025. They will move across the bay to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the Yankees’ spring training home. This announcement comes after Tropicana Field was damaged during Hurricane Milton in October. Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported the Rays to Steinbrenner Field move on Thursday. […]

The New York Yankees are looking to improve their infield in free agency. With Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo likely finding new teams, there is a hole at second base and first base. Among the players available in the infield is Yoan Moncada, the former White Sox prospect. MLB reporter Francys Romero reported that the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders play in a hotly contested Thursday Night Football matchup. The division rivals are playing on a Thursday for the first time and it’s a meaningful matchup. With Jayden Daniels and Jalen Hurts dominating fantasy football matchups, this could be another high-scoring affair. Just one week ago, fantasy football managers […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a rough start to the 2024 season. They have lost four of their last five games entering Thursday and have just 15 points out of 18 games. Building a contender around their aging stars has been difficult and president Kyle Dubas is looking to restart. If the Penguins do […]

The fantasy football season is winding down but we’re still here to help you at running back. Our Week 10 rankings held up pretty well but the bye weeks and injuries keep churning. With just a few weeks to go in the regular season, getting your bench and starters locked in place is key. Make […]

With the 2024 MLB season behind us, everyone’s attention has turned to the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The New York Yankees and Mets have set meetings with the 26-year-old. Reports have attached the Blue Jays to Soto, the Rays are allegedly throwing a Hail Mary, and you can never count out the Dodgers. The San Francisco […]

One of the best starting pitchers is part of the free agency market this offseason in Max Fried. After spending his first eight years with the Atlanta Braves, the lefty could be on the move. Plenty of ace-caliber pitchers are on the market, including Corbin Burnes, but Fried is a special pitcher. Teams from all […]

Utah Hockey Club has gotten off to a nice start in its inaugural season. After moving from Arizona, the expectations were fairly low considering the rough end to the Coyotes run. But a new city has injected new life into the young roster. They are .500 despite losing seven of their last nine games, a […]

The Detroit Lions are putting together another great season under the leadership of Dan Campbell. The former tight end has his ex-team at 8-1 because of great skill position players, excellent line play, and a ferocious defense. One of the important members of that defense is safety Brian Branch, who the Lions drafted out of […]

Corbin Burnes entered a contract year on a new team with big expectations. After he was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Baltimore Orioles, his free agency took center stage. With new ownership in the Charm City, they could be willing to spend unlike in the past. But after another spectacular season on a […]

The Los Angeles Angels are responding to the worst season in franchise history with big offseason moves. They made the first significant trade of the offseason, picking up Jorge Soler from the Braves. Now, the Angels have dipped their toe in the free agency pool with former Braves and Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud. ESPN’s Jeff […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the surprise teams in the NHL this season. After a tragic offseason with the passing of Johnny Gaudreau and multiple injuries, expectations were low. Their .500 start is a nice story but is not enough for new general manager Don Waddell to hold onto pending free agents. […]

The playoff picture is coming into focus in the NFL and fantasy football. With just a few weeks to go in the regular season, your quarterback choices are very important. If you are blessed with a top scorer, hang around to see where your guy lands. If you are working through the waiver wire, we’ll […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a rough start to the 2024 season. With Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin locked in for the foreseeable future, this core will be hard to move on from. Their depth has been poor this year, leading their 6-8-2 record which is better than only the Blue Jackets […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were the most surprising division winner of 2024. After trading Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, they won the NL Central by ten games and coasted into the playoffs. The postseason did not go well, losing in three games to the Mets, but it was a successful season that should lead to more […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Max Pacioretty to beef up their forward depth in 2024. After injuries crushed their seasons in years past, they wanted to be prepared for what could come this season. It has not been a great start for the veteran, with only two goals in 13 games. Now, the Maple Leafs […]

The Houston Texans lost a heartbreaking game to the Detroit Lions in Week 10. After taking a 23-7 lead, they allowed 19 consecutive points to lose 26-23 at home. It is their second loss in a row and sends their record to 6-4. Despite brutal injuries and poor second-half play, their season is not over. […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has not played since 2023 because of sexual abuse allegations. The trial in his native Dominican Republic will continue after sufficient evidence was found. He remains on administrative leave and has not played since July 2023. Franco was back in the news as the once-promising shortstop was arrested after […]

Pitcher Roki Sasaki is the next star to make the jump from Japan to Major League Baseball. With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto starring for the champion Los Angeles Dodgers, smart money is on Sasaki heading to Hollywood. Their biggest rivals, the San Diego Padres, are in the conversation as well. GM AJ Preller is […]

The Detroit Lions beat the Houston Texans 26-23 on Sunday Night Football. Detroit remains on top of the NFC at 8-1 and pulled off another improbable win despite bad play from their quarterback. Jared Goff threw five interceptions before the fourth quarter began, putting Houston in the driver’s seat. The Lions’s defense stood tall and […]

The Arizona Cardinals blew out the New York Jets on Sunday, winning 31-6. This game was never close, as the Jets’ defense could not get a stop, and their offense floundered again. It was an impressive win for the Cardinals, who got a great game out of Kyler Murray to stomp on their AFC opponent. […]

The Minnesota Twins had an epic collapse that kept them out of the playoffs. While the Tigers were stealing wins, hearts, and headlines, Minnesota was collapsing. Part of the issue for the team was their starting rotation, which saw losses and poor performances change the team’s landscape. Now, the Twins should trade for a starting […]

The New York Jets were blown out by the Arizona Cardinals 31-6 on Sunday. This game was never close, as the Cardinals scored on their first possession and never surrendered the lead. After a solid Thursday night win over the Texans, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers thought the team had turned a corner. In his post-game […]

The Milwaukee Brewers surprised everyone by winning the National League Central in 2024. After trading Corbin Burnes, few expected them to be in the playoff race. They ran away with the division because of some incredible performances. One was from shortstop Willy Adames, who had a 118 OPS+ and played solid defense. Brewers manager Pat […]

The Detroit Tigers had a spectacular 2024 season. From nine games below .500 in August to the American League Division Series, they brought some baseball magic back to the Motor City. There is plenty to be excited about after the season but one of their starters was not one of them. Veteran Kenta Maeda fell […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the playoffs in 2024 after a spectacular run to the World Series the year before. They missed the postseason by just one game, falling short in the final series of the season. While it was not a disastrous season for Arizona, they do need to make improvements for 2025. The Diamondbacks […]

The San Francisco 49ers squeaked out a 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. San Francisco outgained Tampa Bay 413-215 but could not pull away because of kicker issues. Kicker Jake Moody missed three kicks that could have sealed the game for the 49ers but stepped up to hit the game-winner at the […]

The Washington Commanders lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 on Sunday. Trade deadline pickup Mike Williams scored the game-winning touchdown for the Steelers, securing their seventh win. Head coach Dan Quinn dished on what stung the most in the Commanders’ loss. “The missed opportunities sting the most,” Quinn said, per ESPN’s Jon Keim. Nicki Jhabvala […]

The Denver Broncos lost 16-14 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. It looked for a moment like they were going to hand their division rivals their first loss of the season. After another red-zone stand by the defense, Bo Nix led Denver into field-goal range with no time left. Will Lutz lined up for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers won a thrilling game against the Washington Commanders 28-27 on Sunday. Their defense came up big and Russell Wilson secured another win. An unlikely hero came through on offense in the fourth quarter for Pittsburgh. Wide receiver Mike Williams, who was just traded from the Jets, caught the game-winning touchdown for the […]

The Kansas City Royals made a 30-win improvement in 2o24 and finally returned to the playoffs. While it was a disappointing end in the ALDS, the future is bright for KC. Bobby Witt Jr will likely finish second in AL MVP voting, Vinnie Pasquantino had an excellent season, and their pitching staff was strong. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series but already have their eyes on 2025. There is no shortage of stars on their roster but surrounding pieces are the difference in winning a championship. Trade deadline acquisition Tommy Edman won the NLCS MVP, proving that point for LA. This offseason, the Dodgers should go […]

The fantasy football season is almost halfway through and you may still be looking for your quarterback. The most important decision on your roster could be the reason you make or miss the playoffs. Earlier this week, we ranked the quarterbacks and now we’re going to tell you who you should play. Here is our […]

The St Louis Cardinals missed the playoffs again in 2024. They have now been outside the postseason in consecutive seasons and five times in nine years. Their organization is changing directions, hiring Chaim Bloom to revamp their development program. Pitcher Sonny Gray is a trade candidate after a solid season, but the Cardinals’ veteran is […]