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The Baltimore Ravens smoked the Denver Broncos 41-10 on Sunday. Their Week 9 win came after a brutal loss to the Browns just seven days earlier. Lamar Jackson threw three touchdowns and Derrick Henry ran in for two more to blow out their AFC opponent. Head coach John Harbaugh complimented his team on their big […]

The Detroit Tigers were one of the best stories of the 2024 MLB season. They were left for dead, with a less than 1% chance of making the playoffs on August 11. A 30-13 run, combined with a Minnesota Twins collapse, catapulted them into the postseason. Tarik Skubal is likely to win the Cy Young […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Week 9 as an injury-riddled operation. With Chris Godwin and Mike Evans still on the shelf, they head to Kansas City to play the Chiefs in primetime. The NFC South is slipping away and a win on Monday Night Football would change the division in their favor. Before the matchup, […]

The 2024 Chicago White Sox were the worst team in baseball history. Their 121 losses were more than every team in AL/NL history and the future is still bleak. They made the first steps to tearing down the roster this offseason on Friday. The White Sox announced that Yoan Moncada is a free agent after […]

The fantasy football season has turned the corner and we are heading down the stretch. While the wide receiver landscape is ever-changing, you must get those decisions right to win your league. We have got you covered with some rankings and now with the Week 9 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em. Bye […]

The New York Yankees lost the 2024 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. They finally won the American League for the first time in 15 years. They were back in the Fall Classic but collapsed under the brightest lights. When 2025 begins, the Yankees will expect to return to the World […]

The New York Islanders play the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night but will do so without their star forward. Mathew Barzal has an upper-body injury that will keep him out of the game. According to the team’s official social media account, he has returned to Long Island to undergo testing from team doctors. “Isles Injury […]

The fantasy football season is over halfway done and the games are getting more important. To make the playoffs, you have to win games down the stretch and that starts at running back. Earlier this week, we ranked the running backs and now, we’re going to tell you who you should start and sit at […]

The New York Mets are prepared to spend this off-season. After piecing together a roster along the margins last offseason, they ended up in the NLCS. Now, Steve Cohen wants to bring a champion to Queens. With the World Series over, free agency has begun and so have the Juan Soto rumors. According to Mike […]

The New York Jets broke their losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 21-13 on Thursday night. Garrett Wilson sealed the game with a ridiculous touchdown that is already going down as the catch of the year. Cornerback DJ Reed spoke with SNY postgame and went one further when describing the catch. “That’s better than […]

We are over halfway through the fantasy football season and quarterback continues to be an important position. After a week full of great performances, you must make sure you play the right guy to win your key Week 9 matchup. With bye weeks and injuries clouding the landscape, you need some help. Here is our […]

The New York Jets have placed wide receiver Allen Lazard on injured reserve. The chest injury that kept him out of the Week 8 loss to the Patriots was deemed serious enough for this move. It keeps him out four games, starting with Thursday’s matchup against the Texans. Because of the bye week, he is […]

On National Tight Ends Day, fantasy football managers were finally met with production from their tight ends. The position has produced plenty of poor performances this season but not last week. Travis Kelce’s first touchdown, Cade Otton’s two-score day, and George Kittle’s 100-yard breakthrough highlighted the day. But not everyone is fortunate enough to have […]

The Los Angeles Angels have traded for Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves, per Fansided’s Robert Murray. The former World Series MVP split his season between the San Francisco Giants and Braves last season. His second stint in Atlanta did not end as well as the last, with a Wild Card Series elimination. ESPN’s Jeff […]

The New York Yankees lost the World Series in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They blew Game 1, holding a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the tenth inning before Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam. The Game 5 loss was a calamity of errors, literally, as New York committed two in a brutal […]

As the fantasy football matchups continue to get more important, kickers get more important. Maximizing your point total from the bottom of your lineup is key to making the playoffs and winning a championship. Guys are hitting from 60 yards and guys are losing their jobs, so make sure you get your choice right. Here […]

The New York Yankees lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. Left fielder Alex Verdugo had a solid World Series to cap an up-and-down season. He was traded from the Red Sox to the Bombers in the prior offseason and became a target for angry Yankee fans. His solid ending […]

The New York Yankees lost the World Series in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They were unable to get the offense rolling in the first three games and were down 3-0. After a dramatic Game 4, win the Yankees were ahead 5-0 in Game 5. They were mere innings away from traveling back […]

As injuries and bye weeks continue to ravage fantasy football wide receivers, your decisions are becoming more important. The playoffs are sneaking up and you have to make sure your lineup is dialed in. We’ve got you covered in an action-packed Week 9 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings. The bye weeks wipe out the 49ers […]

The Houston Texans lost wide receiver Stefon Diggs for the entire season to a knee injury on Sunday. In his first year with his hometown team, the veteran won’t be able to finish it out. The former Bills and Vikings star posted a thank you to everyone who supported him on Instagram. View this post […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ season started with a little bit of injury chaos at running back. Christian McCaffery was ruled out of their Week 1 game against the New York Jets at the last minute. Jordan Mason went from total anonymity to a 100-yard rusher in a matter of hours. When he got hurt on […]

The Washington Capitals started hot against the New York Rangers on Tuesday, getting out to a 3-1 first-period lead. Two of those goals were scored by Alex Ovechkin, bringing his career total to 857. That is 37 short of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894. The flurry from the veteran garnered great fan reactions on […]

Running backs continue to be important in fantasy football and as the season winds down, your choices are important. With veterans popping off every week and youngsters joining the fray, we have you covered. Check out who you should pick up in our Week 9 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings. Two significant running backs will […]

Week 8 was a wild one in the NFL and if your fantasy team succeded, it was likely because of your quarterback. With the first great performance of Jalen Hurts’ season to another great Jayden Daniels game, there was plenty to like. Before Week 9 kicks off, let’s look at our Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings. […]

The New York Jets have had plenty of issues in the 2024 season. Aaron Rodgers has thrown game-sealing interceptions and their defense allowed a game-winning drive to Jacoby Brissett. Chief among the problems is Greg Zuerlein, who has not made a kick over 40 yards this season. The Jets worked out a bunch of kickers […]

The New York Yankees are down three games to none to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. After Gerrit Cole dominated Game 1, the Bombers took the lead in the tenth inning. Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam gave all the moment to LA and they have rode that to three straight wins. No […]

The New York Mets had a magical 2024 season. After starting 0-5 and sitting 11 games under .500 in June, they made a miracle run to the playoffs. Francisco Lindor was the reason, as he put together an MVP-caliber season to lift the Mets to the playoffs. After they were eliminated in the NLCS, Lindor […]

The Chicago Cubs missed the playoffs in their first season with Craig Counsell as the manager. The disappointing season was capped by the Milwaukee Brewers, Counsell’s former employer, won the NL Central. The expectations are high in Chicago, as they now have a high-priced manager and bona fide ace in Shota Imanaga. How can Pete […]

The New York Jets lost to the New England Patriots 25-22 in Week 8 to fall to 2-6. It was a calamity of errors for the Jets, who blew three timeouts in the first quarter to prevent delay of game penalties and then took a delay of game penalty on a key two-point conversion. With […]

The Miami Marlins had a miserable 2024 season, leading to a managerial change. Skip Schumaker and the franchise parted ways just one year after he led the team to the postseason. The Marlins then cleared house, sending many coaches and operations staff packing. Now, Craig Mish of The Miami Herald is reporting that Will Venable […]

The New York Yankees are down 2-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. After a brutal Game 1 loss and the offense disappearing in Game 2, Aaron Boone knew he needed to make changes. Before the lineup was published on Monday, ESPN’s Buster Olney reported one big change. The Yankees are switching […]

The Indianapolis Colts lost 23-20 to the Houston Texans in Week 8. The loss put a two-game cushion between the teams in the AFC South race and will impact Indy’s playoff chances. One play is garnering reaction from across the sports world and it is not good for Anthony Richardson. Franchise legend Pat McAfee bashed […]

The Florida Panthers have started their Stanley Cup defense with six wins in their first ten games. Most of it has been without captain Aleksander Barkov, who missed eight games. Paul Maurice told reporters that Barkov would return on Monday, in time for their games in his home country of Finland. Barkov got hurt diving […]

The New York Jets lost 25-22 to the New England Patriots in Week 8. While there were plenty of issues for New York in this game, their offensive operation was one of the biggest. They burned three timeouts to avoid delay of game penalties. And then they took a massive delay penalty on a two-point […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Jake McCabe to a five-year extension on Monday. The deal keeps the defender in Toronto through 2030. He was acquired by the Maple Leafs in a 2023 trade deadline move and has been there ever since. According to Chris Johnston of TSN, this deal includes deferred money that helps […]

The New York Yankees are down 2-0 in the World Series before playing a home game. Gerrit Cole got the ball in Game 1 and was spectacular but the team could not lock it down. They need to hit their stride starting on Monday and Cole hopes that some special clothes can spark the Yankees. […]

The New York Yankees are in the World Series largely because of Juan Soto. His three-run home run in Game 5 of the ALCS clinched the pennant in what could be his only season in pinstripes. The Padres traded him to New York just weeks after their owner Peter Seidler passed away. Agent Scott Boras […]

The Chicago White Sox just put together the worst season in AL/NL history with 121 losses. They fired manager Pedro Grifol mid-season and let Grady Sizemore steer the sinking ship down the stretch. While the future is bleak for the franchise, they can turn around the rebuild with the right managerial hire. According to Jon […]

Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels squared off in a battle of the top two picks on Sunday. The Washington Commanders came out on top, beating the Chicago Bears 18-15 in Week 8. Why are Williams, Tyrique Stevenson, and Matt Eberflus most to blame for this loss? The Bears had a brutal first three quarters on […]