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Washington Capitals superstar forward Alex Ovechkin hit another milestone on Tuesday with his 700th career assist. He reached the mark on Tuesday night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. He is the sixth player in NHL history to reach 700 goals and 700 assists in his career, according to the team. Alex Ovechkin is the […]

It has been a week since Hurricane Milton tore through Tampa, Florida. One of the most stunning visuals was the roof of Tropicana Field, which was torn off in the storm. The home of the Tampa Bay Rays was supposed to be a shelter but was significantly damaged. Now, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets home opener is usually a celebration in Ohio’s capital. On Tuesday, they opened the season against the Florida Panthers with heavy hearts. It was the first game at Nationwide Arena since the passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. The Blue Jackets showed an emotional tribute to the Gaudreau brothers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are tied in the NLCS after two games. Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman and second baseman Gavin Lux have been battling through injuries all postseason. They both played in the first two games, but Freeman especially was limping around the field. Manager Dave Roberts gave his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are tied at a game apiece in the NLCS. Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor have led their teams here with MVP-caliber seasons, but only one can win. Betting lines suggest the Dodgers’ star will get it because of his 50-homer, 50-steal campaign. When asked about Lindor, he […]

Running backs continue to confuse fantasy football managers as the season reaches the one-third mark. The position has featured surprise performances and duds all season long. In Week 6, Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby were brutal in the Jaguars’ London game. Our Week 6 rankings projected them to be below RB1 levels, so check out […]

The Cleveland Guardians lost Game 1 of the ALCS 5-1 to the New York Yankees on Monday. The story of the game was Cleveland’s pitching, which faltered under the bright lights. Starter Alex Cobb only pitched 2.2 innings and allowed three earned runs in a loss and now has an injury. He is off the […]

As the fantasy football season rolls on, quarterbacks are a hot topic of conversation. With injuries, poor performances, and bye weeks clouding the position, it’s hard to get a grasp on who to play. Our Week 6 rankings held up well, so use our Week 7 fantasy football quarterback rankings to make your lineup choices. […]

The Ottawa Senators made a big move for a franchise goalie this offseason. They traded for Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins and signed him to a four-year extension. For their third game of the season, Ullmark was not dressed because he was “stiff” according to coach Travis Green. Mads Sogaard is on the NHL […]

The New York Jets are 2-3 after five weeks and have fired head coach Robert Saleh. The Aaron Rodgers experiment has not been worth the wait, as they have scored the same amount of points through five games as last year. While the season is far from over, things do have to change quickly. They […]

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are both in their respective League Championship Series. The 2000 World Series is the only Subway Series between the teams and the last time they were both in the LCS. New York is on fire with the possibility of another Big Apple battle, and that includes St. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 1-5 after a brutal 35-16 loss to the Chicago Bears in London. Jaguars safety Andre Cisco accused his teammates of quitting on the field after the game. There may be no coach in a hotter seat than Doug Pederson, so he had to respond to allegations that his Jaguars quit. Pederson […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost the NLDS to the Mets in four games. Their one postseason win was a walk-off from Nick Castellanos but their bullpen and lineup were not consistent. After a third straight season falling short in the playoffs, it may be time for the Phillies to make changes to keep their championship window […]

The New York Giants lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 17-7 on Sunday Night Football in Week 6. Their offense could not move the ball, getting shutout in the first half and only finishing one drive. The defense was spectacular, holding a high-flying Cincinnati offense to the second-fewest points of the season. Why are Daniel Jones, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are up 1-0 in the NLCS after a dominant 9-0 win. Starter Jack Flaherty was spectacular, throwing seven innings and allowing only two hits. He was traded from the Tigers to his hometown Dodgers at the trade deadline. Flaherty’s mom was in the crowd and the two shared a special moment […]

The New York Mets lost Game 1 of the NLCS in a 9-0 blowout. They have a tough matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and must win four of their next six games to win the pennant. Outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been key to the Amazin’s success all season long. Now, The Athletic’s Tim Britton […]

The New York Jets and Haason Reddick are locked in a lengthy contract dispute. The defensive end was traded from the Eagles to Gang Green this spring wanting a new contract. Reddick made the first big move in weeks by firing his agent earlier this week. On Monday morning, Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter both […]

The San Diego Padres lost the NLDS in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a great second half, they could not close out the final win to send their rivals packing. The excellent season was wasted before the NLCS once again. Despite the 93 wins and Wild Card Series victory, improvements need to […]

The Dallas Cowboys lost 47-9 to the Detroit Lions in Week 6. The blowout was the fourth-straight home loss for Dallas, and none have been one-possession games. Rumors about coach Mike McCarthy’s job security have been out there but owner and general manager Jerry Jones shot those down. Jon Machota of The Athletic was one […]

The Dallas Cowboys were blown out by the Detroit Lions 47-9 on Sunday. This is the fourth-straight embarrassing defeat Dallas has suffered at home dating back to last year. With a 3-3 record in a wide-open NFC East, the season is far from over. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott told reporters that practice is the key […]

The Detroit Tigers lost Game 5 of the ALDS to the Cleveland Guardians, ending their magical season. While this was an unexpected run into the playoffs, it was still a disappointing ending for Detroit. The players who are most to blame were all great regular-season players who did not rise to the postseason occasion. Why […]

The Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees begin the American League Championship Series on Monday. The Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers in five games in the ALDS to force the matchup. While they are heavy underdogs in this series, Cleveland can make the World Series for the second time in eight years. Ahead of Game […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres in the NLDS without much help from superstar Shohei Ohtani. The designated hitter went 4-20 with two walks and ten strikeouts in his first postseason series. In the process, the Padres exposed one of the very few holes in Ohtani’s game. The Athletic’s Andy McCullough detailed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets will play Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday night. Kodai Senga and Jack Flaherty will start in what should be a great pitching duel. Game 2 will feature Sean Manaea for the Mets but the Dodgers have not made the choice yet. Manager Dave Roberts told […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the National League Championship Series for the sixth time under manager Dave Roberts. They won the 2020 World Series and won the pennant in 2017 and 2018. While the World Series is the ultimate goal, the Dodgers’ manager has his eyes on a potential opponent that excites him. Here’s […]

The Detroit Tigers carried a magical September into October but fell short in Game 5 of the ALDS to the Guardians. This was an unexpected run but the team must capitalize on their new championship window. What offseason moves should the Tigers make to contend for the American League Central next year? Tarik Skubal was […]

The National League Championship Series features the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time since 1988. Each team won contentious NLDS sets against big rivals to reach this set. With the first game coming up, we’ll be making our NLCS bold predictions. The Dodgers won a pitcher’s duel in Game […]

The Seattle Mariners made the playoffs for the first time in 21 years back in 2022. They hoped that was the beginning of a run of regular-season success. Instead, they have missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons and fired their manager Scott Servais. The team must change this off-season, including trading George Kirby and chasing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will play a do-or-die Game 5 of the NLDS on Friday. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts picked Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start the game despite his poor first playoff start. He spoke on Friday afternoon about his decision to start Yamamoto and why the Dodgers trust the pitcher, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week 6 desperately needing a win. They lost a shootout to the Baltimore Ravens last week and fell to 1-4 and last place in the AFC North. Ahead of their primetime matchup with the Giants, we’ll make our Bengals Week 6 bold predictions. The offense has been humming this season for […]

The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers will play Game 5 of the ALDS on Saturday. The teams split the first two games in Cleveland and the second two in Detroit to force the winner-take-all affair in Ohio. Before Tarik Skubal and Matthew Boyd take the mound, Carlos Carrasco will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. […]

Tight end has been a disappointing position for fantasy football managers this season. With so few players putting up difference-making stats, the decision on who to play is very important. Before locking in your lineup, make sure you check out our Week 6 tight end start ’em sit ’em. If you started George Kittle on […]

The fantasy football kicker scene continues to change each week. While kickers continue to make 50 and 60-yard field goals, fantasy managers continue to reap the benefits. As bye weeks continue to change rosters every week, make sure to check out our Week 6 start’ em, sit ’em. Bye weeks take out Will Reichard and […]

The Houston Texans enter Week 6 at 4-1 and in first place in the AFC South. They have a favorable matchup against the New England Patriots this week but are missing their best target. Wide receiver Nico Collins is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, so he will be out at least four games. […]

Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season has gotten off to a great start. They won their home opener 5-2 over the Blackhawks and beat the Islanders 5-4 in overtime. Forward Dylan Guenther scored two goals in both games, including the overtime winner on Friday. When Utah beat the Islanders, Guenther put his name in the history […]

The Kansas City Royals lost the ALDS to the New York Yankees in four games. While the Royals were the comeback team of the season, improving by 30 wins, it was a disappointing finish. They got poor performances from Bobby Witt Jr., Michael Wacha, and Michael Lorenzen throughout the series. Those players are the most […]

The fantasy football season is rolling on and wide receiver has become an important position. Rashee Rice, Nico Collins, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams are just some of the players who are injured and forcing managers to change course. Week 6’s slate is a good one and presents great options for fantasy managers at wide […]

The New York Yankees won the ALDS over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. New York won both games in Kansas City despite Jazz Chisholm Jr. becoming a big-time villain. The third baseman said that the Royals got lucky to win Game 2, which the fans did not appreciate. After ending their season in […]

With injuries and bye weeks impacting everyone’s team, you’re likely mulling over a decision at running back this week. The fantasy football season is rounding into form and a win this week could change your season. Make sure you make the right choice by checking who we think you should start and sit in fantasy. […]