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The Philadelphia Phillies disappointingly fell to the New York Mets in the National League Division Series. While they have a roster full of superstars, Philly could not get past the high-flying Mets. This offseason, they have not added much despite teams around them improving dramatically. The Phillies must finish their offseason by adding MLB-caliber talent […]

The San Diego Padres have had a quiet offseason after a fantastic 2024. While they fell short in the National League playoffs, they had high expectations coming into the offseason. However, ownership issues have overshadowed the team and prevented them from signing free agents. Peter Seidler passed away before last season and now his brother […]

The PGA Tour season is rolling on at the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week. A Super Bowl week tradition, the fans are out and about in Arizona. Meanwhile, tour executives are still hammering out the deal that is supposed to bring the golf world together. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, payer director Adam Scott, […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are having an uncharacteristically quiet season. They have bought in on Craig Berube’s defense-first coaching style and are in second place in the Atlantic Division. While things are going well, they are still looking to add at the trade deadline. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports that the Maple Leafs […]

The Dallas Stars have made a big move before the NHL trade deadline. They sent a first and third-round pick to the San Jose Sharks to acquire forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci. Shortly after that move, defenseman Miro Heiskanen went out with a lower-body injury that could be long-term. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports […]

The New York Jets have a new-looking front office after a miserable 2024 season. New general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn are looking to shepherd the organization into a new era. They were hired by owner Woody Johnson, who contracted The 33rd Team to help in the process. Former Vikings GM Rick […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a serious injury scare on Tuesday night involving Sidney Crosby. He collided awkwardly with New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula and was evaluated for an upper-body injury. After returning to the game, Crosby left again and missed practice on Wednesday. Practice on Thursday was going to be key for Crosby’s availability […]

The New Jersey Devils have had a rough five weeks to start 2025. After a roaring start to the season, they are 6-6-3 since January 1, falling behind in the Metropolitan Division race. More bad news came on Thursday, as Devils captain Nico Hischier was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. #NEWS: We […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been eerily quiet in free agency. After a promising first half of 2024, they collapsed despite great starting pitching and missed the playoffs. But the future is bright with Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes and potential star Jared Jones in the rotation. The Pirates needed offense and finally made a […]

The New York Mets have finished off their free agency by bringing back Pete Alonso. His free agency was a two-year saga that featured a lot of contract offers and a bridge deal that will put these sides back at the table soon. After bringing Juan Soto in on a historic contract, David Stearns drove […]

The Texas Rangers followed up their World Series title by missing the playoffs in 2024. Injuries played a huge role in their disappointing season, especially to their starting pitchers. Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom pitched a combined 54 innings, just highlighting their issues. To prevent a repeat in 2025, the Rangers must finish their offseason […]

The St John’s Red Storm beat the Marquette Golden Eagles 70-64 at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. It was the Red Storm’s ninth consecutive victory and sent them into first place in the Big East. But big games await, including two against back-to-back champion UConn in the next five games. Fans chanted “We Want UConn” […]

TGL, the simulator golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, is back in action on Tuesday night. McIlroy’s Boston Common is facing off against Los Angeles Golf Club, featuring Tommy Fleetwood in his debut match. One of the best iron players in the world, Fleetwood knew he hit his shot further on the […]

It has been the offseason of the trade for the Chicago Cubs. They acquired Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly in separate deals from the Houston Astros and sent Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees. Just because Spring Training is around the corner does not mean they are done dealing. The Cubs acquired Ryan Brasier […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to play in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs. It is their third Super Bowl appearance in eight seasons thanks to general manager Howie Roseman and their entire front office. Earlier this week, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett requested a trade. When a reporter asked Roseman what […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are getting ready to play Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday. When fans turn on Fox to watch the game, they will see Tom Brady as the color commentator finishing his first season in the booth. The legendary quarterback has controversial rules surrounding him. He cannot […]

The Boston Red Sox have made additions this offseason that should have them in the American League playoff conversation. They traded for Garrett Crochet and signed Walker Buehler to bolster their rotation. But their offense has needed a jolt, especially in the infield. Alex Bregman has been a long-rumored connection due to his time with […]

The Dallas Stars are fighting with the Winnipeg Jets for the Central Division title. They fell short of the Stanley Cup Final last year and can represent the West this year with a great playoff run. But injuries have taken a toll on the team, starting with Tyler Seguin and more recently Miro Heiskanen, the […]

While the NHL world was reacting to the trade that sent JT Miller to the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a sly move. They swiped the first-round pick New York sent to the Vancouver Canucks for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O’Connor. Pettersson, a lefty defenseman, was Pittsburgh’s top asset this season. But a […]

The Vancouver Canucks are having a drama-filled season. A rift between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson forced a trade of Miller and rumors surrounding the Swede. While that plays out, the team is fighting for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Captain Quinn Hughes has been leading the defense but is out with an […]

The Houston Astros fell short of the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016 last year. Instead of bringing back their championship core and looking to recapture the magic, they traded away multiple key pieces this offseason. Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly are both on the Chicago Cubs and Alex Bregman is […]

The Houston Texans have a new offensive coordinator for CJ Stroud’s third NHL season. Their entire offense took a step back amid massive injuries to Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell last year. Bobby Slowik paid the price and was fired after taking head coaching interviews in each of the last two offseasons. Now, Nick Caley […]

The Washington Commanders were one of the most surprising teams in the NFL this season. They won only four games, fired Ron Rivera, hired Dan Quinn, and drafted Jayden Daniels. That worked to perfection, sending them to the NFC Championship Game for the first time in over 30 years. After the run, owner Josh Harris […]

The New York Islanders are fresh off a seven-game winning streak. Their first loss in over a week came against the Florida Panthers without their most dynamic forward in their lineup. Mathew Barzal took a shot off his leg in Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and missed Sunday’s game with the injury. On […]

The New York Islanders are fresh off a seven-game winning streak that has them back in the playoff race. Part of the resurgence has been thanks to Brock Nelson. He has scored five of his 15 goals since January 1, pushing for a fourth straight 30-goal season. Nelson has been a hot name ahead of […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the Super Bowl, playing against the Kansas City Chiefs once again. Their 2023 collapse feels like ages ago, largely because of the addition of Saquon Barkley. He rushed for 2,005 yards in the regular season and has continued his dominance in the postseason. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the Super Bowl, facing the Kansas City Chiefs once again. But that did not feel like a foregone conclusion after last year’s collapse. After losing six of their final seven games, they needed an offensive reset to compete for the title. Enter Saquon Barkley, who rushed for 2,005 yards […]

Gayle Benson owns both the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans. She inherited the teams after her husband, Tom Benson, died in 2018. Her tenures have not been filled with success but a recent report puts sports issues far out of the purview. The Associated Press reports that members of the Saints organization helped […]

The Winnipeg Jets are flying toward a Central Division title thanks to a great offense and phenomenal goaltending. Their Saturday win over the Washington Capitals kept the NHL’s top record in Manitoba heading into Monday. But general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff says the Jets could keep adding at the NHL trade deadline. With Brock Nelson and […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been the feel-good story of the 2024-25 NHL season. After the tragic passing of winger Johnny Gaudreau, expectations were low. But their offense got off to a torrid start and they’re angling for an Eastern Conference playoff spot. Injuries have been brutal for the Blue Jackets this season, with Sean […]

The Milwaukee Brewers won the National League Central by ten games in 2024 despite low expectations. They lost their manager Craig Counsell to the rival Chicago Cubs and traded Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles. Heading into 2025, Counsell’s Cubs have gotten better and Milwaukee lost Willy Adames. But the Brewers can end the offseason […]

The Detroit Tigers and Jack Flaherty have agreed to a free-agency deal again. After starting last year in the Motor City, the righty pitcher was traded to his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a key part of their World Series title and hit free agency looking for a long-term deal. But for a second […]

The New York Rangers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Sunday night. In JT Miller’s first home game back with New York, he notched two assists to help the Blueshirts complete the come-from-behind victory. But the attention went to a different player after the game. Goalie Jonathan Quick secured his 400th win in the […]

The Colorado Avalanche have already made the trade of the 2024-25 NHL season. They dealt Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes after contract negotiations fell apart. The return was tremendous, as Martin Necas and Jack Drury have already made positive impacts on their lineup. But they can continue to add at the upcoming NHL trade […]

The Seattle Mariners collapsed late in the 2024 season and missed the playoffs again. Their offense cratered, posting the second-worst team batting average in all of baseball. After opening up a ten-game AL West lead in June and blowing it, they fired manager Scott Servais. Their offseason has been quiet so far but a big […]

Rory McIlroy has won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, securing his 27th PGA Tour victory. He started his week with a Hole-in-One at Spyglass Hill and never let up. When he made the turn on Sunday, he was tied for the lead. What happened next separated him from the field and helped secure the victory in […]

The Vancouver Canucks traded center JT Miller to the New York Rangers on Friday in a long-anticipated move. A rift between Miller and Elias Pettersson had the Vancouver Canucks’ locker room in shambles and a move was needed. Just because Miller is gone does not mean the Canucks won’t trade Pettersson. The Buffalo Sabres should […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off is ten days away and teams are making their final injury replacements. Roster adjustments can only be made for injuries and can be made up until the tournament starts. Team Finland has been ravaged by injuries, especially to Miro Heiskanen of the Dallas Stars. With him and Maple Leafs defender Jani […]

The PGA Tour makes one of its most iconic stops this week at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Sunday’s final round includes Rory McIlroy, a face of the tour, on one of America’s iconic courses. The round started on Golf Channel and transitioned to CBS, a normal occurrence for the lengthy golf rounds. But a college […]