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The Seattle Seahawks enter Week 4 as one of the two undefeated teams in the NFC. They crushed a Skylar Thompson-led Dolphins team last week to start Mike McDonald’s head coaching career 3-0. Eyes will be on the Seahawks as they face their strongest opponent, the Lions. Ahead of the primetime matchup, we’ll be making […]

The Cleveland Browns have had a nightmare start to the 2024 season. They are 1-2, have only beaten the winless Jacksonville Jaguars, and are dealing with injuries. The Browns’ Week 4 game against the Raiders is full of injury news, as reported by Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. “Browns ruled out for the Raiders game: […]

The Houston Texans have a big Week 4 matchup looming against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both teams are coming off blowout losses in Week 3 and this game can set both of their seasons on different courses. Eyes will be on Houston, as the team with high expectations must bounce back while their opponent is facing […]

The Buffalo Bills enter Week 4 undefeated after a blowout win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. They face the toughest test of the young season on Sunday night when they travel to Baltimore. With the Ravens coming off their first victory of the season, eyes will be on both high-flying offenses in this primetime matchup. Before […]

The Dallas Cowboys snagged a big win on Thursday night, beating the New York Giants 20-15. It was not all perfect, however, as star defender Micah Parsons left the game with an ankle injury. Parsons told reporters that he would “be good” after the game. Then, he told Todd Archer of ESPN what exactly he knew […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter Week 4 1-2 and battling through injuries. They had a brutal collapse in Week 3 to fall 27-24 to the Rams. They can bounce back with a favorable matchup against the New England Patriots at home this Sunday. Ahead of that matchup, we’ll make our 49ers Week 4 predictions, Brock […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is on administrative leave as he faces charges in the Dominican Republic. The 23-year-old is accused of sexually abusing a minor, among other serious accusations. ESPN’s Juan Arturo Recio reported on Thursday that Franco will stand trial after the evidence was deemed sufficient. “Judge Pascual Valenzuela determined that both […]

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani created the 50-50 club last week. He stroked his 50th home run after stealing his 50th base, becoming the first player to reach both plateaus in the same season. The home run ball went to a fan who refused to give it back to the Dodgers. Now, he […]

Kickers have been a massive storyline so far this NFL season. With 60-yard kicks going in at an unbelievable clip and an all-time great starting to slip, your fantasy football matchups have been impacted by kickers so far. While it is far from the most important position in your lineup, you should still check out […]

Week 3 finally saw some great fantasy football quarterback performances. We saw the first 300-yard, three-touchdown game of the season, which was from Andy Dalton and the Carolina Panthers, obviously. You are likely not going to be locking Dalton into your lineup, so check out these fantasy football quarterbacks start ’em, sit’em choices for Week […]

The Oakland Athletics are wrapping up their 56-year run in the city this week. With their temporary move to Sacramento looming, franchise legends are coming back to the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum to say their goodbyes. Tony La Russa, Dennis Eckersley, and Rickey Henderson all spoke with The Athletic about their time in The Bay. “Coming to […]

Shohei Ohtani’s first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers has been an incredible success. He will likely win his third career MVP award without pitching all season. Ohtani has hit home runs and racked up stolen bases at an incredible rate, creating the 50/50 club. According to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, he is close to […]

Injuries have been the story of the NFL season so far and tight ends have not been immune. George Kittle missed his Week 3 game, Sam LaPorta was carted off, and Evan Engram has missed two games. Each of those players are fantasy stalwarts and their injuries are impacting your league. Before making a big […]

The New York Jets head into Week 4 after blowing out the New England Patriots to move to 2-1. Aaron Rodgers’ first complete game at MetLife Stadium was electric, winning 24-3 and hitting the mini-bye with momentum. Eyes will be on the Jets as they host the Broncos looking to move to 3-1. Ahead of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have had a magical season, winning an NL Central title after their manager and ace left town. Shortstop Willy Adames has been a big reason, putting together one of the best seasons of his career. The pending free agent made Brewers history on Tuesday according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal […]

The wide receiver landscape in fantasy football continues to change. With injuries continuing to pile up, surprising stars have made a difference at the position. From the superstars to the 2024 success stories, we have everyone ranked in our Week 4 fantasy football wide receiver rankings. Jauan Jennings is the perfect example of this year […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a playoff spot and are close to winning the National League West again. They have done it without franchise legend Clayton Kershaw. He started the season recovering from a shoulder injury and now has a lingering toe issue. Manager Dave Roberts spoke about Kershaw’s playoff availability with Bill Plunkett […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were embarrassed by the Buffalo Bills on national television, losing 47-10 on Monday night. They are now 0-3, tanking their playoff chances and putting the AFC South almost out of reach. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence, head coach Doug Pederson, and former top pick Travon Walker are to blame and must step up. Monday’s […]

The Houston Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners on Monday night, keeping the American League West in the balance. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez did not play in the game with a knee injury, raising fans’ concern levels. Less than 48 hours after the injury, Alvarez is already reporting progress, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. […]

Fantasy football and the NFL have been defined by injuries this season. The running back position has been hit hard, with Christian McCaffery, Isiah Pacheco, and Kenneth Walker all missing time so far. With so many managers scrambling for depth, be sure to check out our Week 4 fantasy football running back rankings before making […]

The New York Rangers and goalie Igor Shesterkin are working on a long-term contract extension. The Vezina Trophy winner is entering the last year of his contract, worth $5.67 million. With unrestricted free agency pending, it is in the Rangers’ best interest to get an extension done before the 2024-25 season begins. Daily Faceoff’s Frank […]

The quarterback position has been bizarre in fantasy football this year. With injuries and poor performances ruling the day, you may be looking to the waiver wire ahead of Week 4. If our Week 3 quarterback rankings helped you out, be sure to check out this week’s list. Matchups are always key when looking at […]

The Montreal Canadiens lost forward Kirby Dach for the entire season last year to an ACL injury. While it was never going to be a Stanley Cup season for the Habs, it was a disappointing loss for both team and player. Dach inked a four-year deal and lost the entire first year of that deal […]

The Edmonton Oilers seek revenge for their Game 7 defeat in the Stanley Cup Final. With Leon Draisaitl locked in long-term and Connor McDavid coming off another spectacular season, expect the offense to shine. They will be without Evander Kane until at least January as he recovers from surgery. While training camp is underway, the […]

The Edmonton Oilers are looking for revenge after their brutal Game 7 defeat in the Stanley Cup Final. They went most of the Final without forward Evander Kane, who had multiple injuries, including hip adductors and abdominal issues. After attempting to rehab through the summer, Kane underwent surgery in late September. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported […]

NHL training camps have opened with heavy hearts across the league about the passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The South Jersey natives were killed on Labor Day Weekend by an alleged drunk driver while riding their bicycles. Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella invited their dad, Guy Gaudreau, to practice in a classy gesture. […]

Utah HC has yet to play a game in the NHL but is off to a great start building their roster. They have traded for defensemen Mikhail Sergachev and John Marino but could use another depth piece. The Coyotes did not set them up well with current players but the prospect and draft pools are […]

Tony DeAngelo has been a controversial figure since he stepped into the NHL. Teams did not want him this offseason following a rough year with the Hurricanes. The former Rangers and Flyers defenseman has signed with the KHL’s SKA St Petersburg, per the team. Tony DeAngelo is a SKA player! ⚡️ The experienced defenseman has […]

The Winnipeg Jets surprised many and won the Central Division last season. They were quickly eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche. The Jets need to make massive improvements to make a run in 2024-25. Forward Nikolaj Ehlers is on an expiring contract and is a trade candidate this season. They must deal Ehlers before the season […]

The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 after losing at home to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. CeeDee Lamb had only four catches in the 28-25 loss and expressed frustrations with Dak Prescott on the sideline. He then skipped his media obligation, per Pro Football Talk. Prescott downplayed the spat in his post-game comments. “Reading body language, […]

The Chicago White Sox have 120 losses, tied for the most in the history of baseball. Their historically terrible season has cost Pedro Grifol his managerial job, forced many trade deadline deals, and leads to a bleak future. Their 120th loss was particularly insulting, as they led the Padres in the eighth inning before letting […]

The New York Islanders have not advanced in the playoffs since 2021 largely because of their lackluster offense. General manager Lou Lamoriello has made improvements to the forward unit, like Bo Horvat and Maxim Tsyplakov, but they could use more. The 2024-25 Islanders would improve by making a trade for Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers. […]

The Tennessee Titans lost again in Week 3, falling 30-14 to the Green Bay Packers. This performance was even worse than the two previous weeks and some of the biggest problems did not change. Will Levis, Tony Pollard, and Calvin Ridley are most to blame for the defeat. The Packers opened the game with a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-0 with Justin Fields at quarterback. Mike Tomlin has his team firmly back in the playoff discussion after beating the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The win came shortly after they received tough injury news about rookie Troy Fautanu. The offensive lineman will miss the entire regular season with a dislocated […]

The Cincinnati Reds have missed the playoffs once again after an injury-plagued 2024. Manager David Bell has been fired after six years as the Reds’ bench boss, according to a team release. Bench coach Freddie Benavides is the interim manager. #Reds fire David Bell pic.twitter.com/VO390Gznct — LanceMcAlister (@LanceMcAlister) September 23, 2024 The Reds had a […]

The Carolina Panthers got their first win on Sunday, beating the Raiders 36-22 on the road. Andy Dalton took over for Bryce Young at quarterback and it paid off. In Week 2, Panthers fans showed up at their home game with paper bags over their heads, the international sign of upset fans. Offensive guard Robert […]

The Dallas Cowboys had a comeback fall short, losing 28-25 to the Baltimore Ravens to fall to 1-2. Ravens running back Derrick Henry gashed Dallas’ defense for 174 total yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys’ running backs totaled less than 100. After two embarrassing home losses, owner and general manager Jerry Jones was asked about […]

The Detroit Tigers are in the final American League Wild Card spot due to their hot streak. AJ Hinch’s squad has been the best in baseball since August 11, with a 26-11 record. After Sunday’s action, they are tied with the Kansas City Royals and a game ahead of the Minnesota Twins for the final […]

Without Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, and multiple offensive linemen, the Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Kyren Williams scored three touchdowns and Joshua Karty hit a last-second field goal to secure the 27-24 win. According to Next Gen Stats on social media, the Rams pulled off a ridiculously improbable comeback. The […]