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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 […]

The Chicago Bears are 1-2 in Caleb Williams’s rookie season. They asked the young signal caller to throw 52 times on Sunday against the Colts but it did not work, falling 21-16. There were four plays where Williams did not throw, a Bears red zone possession that ended in a turnover on downs. Williams was […]

The New York Mets have put together a magical August and September to enter the race for the playoffs. Their ace, Kodai Senga, has pitched only one game this season as he deals with various injuries. They hoped to get him back during the regular season, but got tough news on Sunday, per ESPN. “Mets […]

The New York Giants got their first win of the season on Sunday, beating the Cleveland Browns 21-15. Malik Nabers continued his rise to stardom, scoring two touchdowns to lead Big Blue to victory. Head coach Brian Daboll has been under the microscope so far this season and one reporter said that he may have […]

The Tennesse Titans are 0-3 after they were blown out by the Packers on Sunday. Will Levis threw another interception, this one going to Jaire Alexander and ending in six points for Green Bay. Head coach Brian Callahan stopped short of saying that Levis would not be benched in his post-game press conference, per Paul […]

The Dallas Stars are a Western Conference powerhouse with Stanley Cup aspirations. As they seek revenge for their Western Conference Final defeat from last year, they will need fresh faces to shine. With training camp open, Stars fans should watch out for prospects Mavrik Bourque and Ben Kraws in the fall. Future Hall-of-Famer Joe Pavelski […]

International free agents have been massive difference-makers in MLB in recent years. From Shohei Ohtani, Shota Imanaga, Masahiro Tanaka, Masataka Yoshida, and plenty more, Japanese players have made names for themselves in America. There is a new name fans will know soon, Roki Sasaki. The former World Baseball Classic star recently got a great evaluation […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are putting the finishing touches on their 11th division title in 12 years. The addition of Shohei Ohtani has sparked their lineup to another great season. The two-way player has not pitched this year but created the 50 home run, 50 stolen base club. Despite that, there is still a worst-case […]

The Houston Texans added Joe Mixon to their running back room after their surprise run to the playoffs last season. The running back shined in his first game with the Texans but got hurt on Sunday night against the Bears. Now, with Dameon Pierce out and Mixon doubtful, journeyman Cam Akers is likely to get […]

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are 2-0 heading into their matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Herbert looked hobbled towards the end of their Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers. He cleared things up on Friday, saying that he suffered a high-ankle sprain, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “#Chargers QB Justin […]

A great performance from a defense can win you a fantasy football matchup in any week. With Week 3 approaching, it’s time to lock in your lineups and make a key decision at the bottom of the roster. Who should you start and sit at defense this week? If you started the Jets in that […]

The Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 3 2-0 and hit the road to face the Atlanta Falcons. As they try to win their third consecutive Super Bowl, eyes are on Kansas City as they play another primetime game on Sunday. Ahead of the Chiefs-Falcons matchup, we’ll make out Kansas City Chiefs Week 3 bold predictions. […]

The San Jose Sharks had an abysmal season in 2023-24 but got a great reward. They picked Hobey Baker Award winner Macklin Celebrini with the first-overall pick to kickstart their rebuild. He made his training camp debut on Thursday and impressed the veterans on his team, according to The Associated Press. “Today was obviously something […]

Injuries have defined the wide receiver position in the NFL and fantasy football this season. With Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, AJ Brown, and plenty more missing time, there are tough decisions to be made. Before locking in your lineup, check out who we think you should start and sit in Week 3. Matchups […]

The New York Jets dominated the New England Patriots on Thursday night, winning 24-3. Aaron Rodgers shined with 281 yards and two touchdowns without turning the ball over. He found Allen Lazard and used Breece Hall to gash a solid Patriots defense. Will McDonald led the defense to one of the most dominant defensive performances […]

The Las Vegas Raiders enter Week 3 with a 1-1 record and a favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Despite Bryce Young’s benching, eyes will be on a Vegas team that is expected to dominate. Ahead of the Raiders-Panthers game, we’ll be making our Raiders Week 3 bold predictions. The Raiders were massive underdogs against […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Denver Broncos in Week 3 looking to improve to 3-0. The NFC South is starting to take shape and eyes are fixed on Baker Mayfield in crew as they sit tied for the lead. Ahead of the Buccaneers and Broncos game, we’ll make our Buccaneers Week 3 bold predictions. […]

The Edmonton Oilers are looking for revenge after their brutal Game Seven loss in the Stanley Cup Final. They signed Leon Draisaitl long-term, and picked up Jeff Skinner, but are also dealing with an injury to Evander Kane. The forward is likely to miss the start of the season with an undisclosed injury. The Oilers […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are set to play their third season without goaltender Robin Lehner. The veteran has been on long-term injured reserve since the beginning of the 2022-23 season when Lehner had hip surgery. As the 2024 training camp opens, Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon spoke about the future of Lehner in Vegas. “[Lehner]…will […]

The Detroit Red Wings and defenseman Moritz Seider have ended their contract dispute. The 23-year-old missed just one day of training camp while waiting out restricted free agency. Now, per the team’s announcement, he has signed a seven-year deal to remain in Hockeytown. The deal takes Seider until his age-30 season and locks up the […]

The PGA of America and LIV Golf have reached an agreement. This is not a deal with the PGA Tour, but with the governing body that controls the Ryder Cup and PGA Championship. The LIV Tour players will be allowed on the American Ryder Cup team and in the PGA Championship moving forward, per a […]

When the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup, Kyle Okposo lifted the trophy for the first time. While he didn’t have a massive impact on the team, it was still a great send-off to his 17-year NHL career. On Thursday, the former Islanders and Sabres forward announced his retirement from the National Hockey League. View […]

Tight end has been an intriguing position in fantasy football this season. Injuries have taken their toll, especially with Mark Andrews’ uncertainty, and poor performances have ruled the day. If our Week 2 rankings helped you take home a win, be sure to check out our Week 3 fantasy football tight end rankings. Travis Kelce […]

Injuries have defined this NFL season and, in turn, the fantasy football season. Important running backs, namely Christian McCaffery, are out for Week 3. With Week 3 fast approaching, we’ll take a look at our fantasy football running back rankings, which will help you make your waiver wire decisions. Jordan Mason has been a fantasy […]

The Chicago White Sox are barrelling toward the worst season in MLB history. The 1962 Mets lost a record 120 games, and Chicago is at 117 with nine games to go. While they were expected to be bad, no one could have expected this. The Athletic released a deep dive on Thursday that chronicled the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals head into Week 3 0-2 for the third consecutive season after a last-second loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. They come back home to face Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders on Monday night in Week 3. While they face a long road to get to the playoffs, they are far from […]

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are jockeying back and forth for the final National League Wild Card playoff spot. Tuesday was a perfect day for the Amazins, as they blew out the Washington Nationals 10-1 and the Braves lost to the Reds to expand the lead to two games. Prospect Luisangel Acuña was […]

Kickers have been a massive storyline early in the NFL season. As they routinely hit from 50 yards and further, fantasy football managers have won games with kickers so far. Before you make the sneaky important decision on who to start, check out these fantasy football kicker rankings for Week 3. Brandon Aubrey has been […]

The Dallas Stars finished off their offseason moves by signing Thomas Harley to a two-year contract on Tuesday. They finished the day with Harley after signing fellow blue-liner Esa Lindell earlier in the day. The team announced the deal on their official social media accounts. We signed Thomas Harley. 🫡@Shift4 | #TexasHockey — Dallas Stars […]

Injuries have ripped up our previous wide receiver fantasy football rankings. Between Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, AJ Brown, and plenty more missing time, you are likely looking for receiver depth after just two weeks. Despite those injuries, there are plenty of players stepping up. We’ll break them all down in our Week 3 […]

The New York Yankees have bounced back from their disappointing 2023 season and are in the driver’s seat for the American League East title. Since Aaron Judge arrived in 2017, the playoffs have been the source of disappointment for New York. The 2024 Yankees are close to putting away the Orioles, turning the fans’ focus […]

The Cleveland Guardians are in the midst of a big series against the Minnesota Twins. They will finish it without one of their best hitters. Steven Kwan has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a back injury, according to Mandy Bell from MLB.com. “The Guardians have called up Myles Straw,” Bell posted on […]