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Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have struck a deal. After two disappointing seasons, the 2024-25 campaign will be an important one for Crosby and Pittsburgh. Now, according to Chris Johnston from TSN, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins have agreed to a two-year contract extension. “Sidney Crosby signs a two-year extension with the #pens carrying […]

The Cincinnati Reds have been a disappointment this season. Injuries have taken a season with sky-high expectations and put them below .500. While they have a solid group of young prospects, they must supplement their roster with veteran free agents. Luis Severino, JD Martinez, and Mark Canha would all be great options for the Reds. […]

The Detroit Lions suffered a brutal loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. They fell 20-16 despite Aidan Hutchinson’s 4.5 sacks because they could not move the ball on offense. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St Brown left the game with what appeared to be a lower-body injury. Lions fans can rejoice, as ESPN’s Adam […]

The San Francisco Giants locked up their third baseman Matt Chapman for six years in a mega contract extension this month. Despite being well out of the playoffs this season, they like what they see from the Gold Glove third baseman. When the contract extension stalled, World Series champion Buster Posey took matters into his […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter 2024-25 having missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time in Sidney Crosby‘s career. Despite a 94-point season from the 36-year-old Crosby, they only amassed 91 points last year. With an important season ahead, we’ll be making our Pittsburgh Penguins 2024-25 bold predictions. Last year marked Erik Karlsson’s first […]

The Arizona Cardinals blew out their division rival Los Angeles Rams 41-10 in Week 2. Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr., and the Cardinals’ offense made history in the process. According to the NFL Communications Department, Murray achieved a statistical feat not seen since 1974. In today's @AZCardinals victory, Kyler Murray (@K1) became the 2nd player […]

The Anaheim Ducks are currently riding a six-year playoff drought but have young talent that should excite fans. After trading for Cutter Gauthier last season, they have multiple stars that can score, including Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish. Ahead of training camp, we’ll be looking at the Ducks 2024 bold predictions. The biggest acquisition of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-25 in Week 2 to move to 2-0. It was not all good news for the Chiefs, as there are concerning injury reports about Isiah Pacheco. The running back left Arrowhead Stadium on crutches and in a walking boot, according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington. Andy Reid says […]

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker hit a last-second field goal to beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. Zac Taylor’s squad is now 0-2 for the third consecutive season. After the heartbreaking defeat, Taylor gave the Bengals credit for their solid performance when speaking to the media. Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Inquirer posted […]

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the New Orleans Saints 44-19 in Week 2, marking one of the biggest blowouts of the NFL season so far. The Saints’ Alvin Kamara scored four touchdowns, and Dak Prescott threw two interceptions in the Cowboys’ home opener. After the game, Prescott made some pointed comments about how his team […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 24-17 in Week 2 to move to 1-1. Despite injury concerns and a poor first half, Rodgers threw for two touchdowns and 176 yards in the first victory of the season. When asked about his first win as a Jet, Rodgers gave a quippy […]

The New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 24-17 in Week 2 to improve to 1-1. Despite the Jets’ win, there are reasons for fans to be concerned about the team long-term. Aaron Rodgers and the offense got off to a slow start, opening the game with three consecutive punts. Calvin Ridley scored his first […]

The Ottawa Senators have a rich history that dates back to the early days of the Stanley Cup. That team dissolved before the Original Six and Canada’s capital was left without a team for almost 60 years. The new iteration has had great players from Daniel Alfredsson to Erik Karlsson but no championships. Despite the […]

The Houston Texans have a Week 2 primetime matchup with the Chicago Bears looming. After a big division win over the Colts, the defending AFC South champions are looking to move to 2-0. Ahead of the Texans and Bears squaring off, we’ll be releasing our Texans Week 2 bold predictions. Houston traveled up to Indianapolis […]

Golf legend Tiger Woods announced Friday that he had another back surgery, his sixth procedure on his back. The 15-time major champion has struggled with injuries for over a decade, with the most recent bouts coming from his 2021 car crash. Woods’ team published a statement on his X, formerly Twitter, account. pic.twitter.com/PFOnFxlTa7 — Tiger […]

The Dallas Cowboys open their home slate in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. After a 33-17 thrashing of the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 and a new contract for Dak Prescott, eyes are on America’s Team. Ahead of the Cowboys-Saints game, we’ll be making our Cowboys Week 2 predictions. Dallas started the season […]

The New York Mets are riding a hot streak and currently sit in the final NL Wild Card playoff spot. The team, led by MVP hopeful Francisco Lindor, is 12-4 since August 24, picking up 3.5 games on the Braves. On Friday, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo gave the Mets his stamp of approval. "Sometimes a […]

New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin is looking to bounce back from the worst season of his career. After a potential injury was floated by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, fans were concerned that 2024-25 would be another rough year for him. General Manager Lou Lamoriello confirmed there is an injury but said he’s not concerned on […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are running away with the National League Central largely due to the play of rookie Jackson Chourio. The 20-year-old made MLB history on Thursday with a 20 home run, 20 stolen base season. According to the MLB official account, Chourio is the youngest player in league history to ever accomplish that feat. […]

The Baltimore Ravens enter Week 2 0-1 but put together an impressive performance in Week 1. They lost 27-20 to the Chiefs at Arrowhead on the NFL’s opening night. With a matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders looming, we’ll be making our Ravens Week 2 bold predictions. While it was an impressive offensive performance in […]

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will miss the remainder of the season with a sports hernia injury. The World Series Most Valuable Player’s early end finishes off a disappointing season for the defending champions. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported the end of his season on social media Thursday. The surgery, which Grant […]

The Kansas City Chiefs won their opening game against the Baltimore Ravens in their quest for a three-peat. They face another AFC foe, the Cincinnati Bengals, in Week 2. We’ll make our Chiefs Week 2 predictions ahead of the big matchup. The Chiefs have won eight straight AFC West titles and consecutive Super Bowls and […]

The Texas Rangers have made a big roster move, calling up number two prospect Kumar Rocker. The pitcher is set to make his debut on Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners. In a corresponding move, pitcher Chase Anderson was designated for assignment, per MLB.com. Time for the Rock show. pic.twitter.com/Plqb8Btdrt — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) September […]

Week 1 brought some great performances and plenty of poor ones for tight ends in fantasy football. Isaiah Likely was likely a popular waiver wire pickup in your league after his surprise performance on Thursday night. That game was much to the chagrin of Mark Andrews managers, who did not get anything out of the […]

The New Jersey Devils are looking to bounce back in 2024-25 after a disappointing 2023-24 season. Defenseman Luke Hughes is expected to make a leap in his second full season with the team. On Thursday, that hope was dealt a massive blow when the team reported that Hughes would be out 6-8 weeks with a […]

The New York Jets finally began the Aaron Rodgers era on Monday night with a 32-19 Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Their defense was the issue in that game, allowing eight consecutive scoring drives to end the game. They look to avoid a 0-2 start with a Week 2 game against the […]

Week 2 in fantasy football has a lot of wide receiver questions. Puka Nacua is out for at least four weeks with a knee injury, creating a hole on many rosters. After some surprise performances, you might be looking in the wrong places for your Nacua replacement. Matchups are a key part of deciding who […]

Week 2 is upon us and it’s time to rank the top 24 fantasy football running backs. Fantasy backs were a big topic of conversation on Monday, with Christian McCaffery missing the game and Jordan Mason running for 147 yards. The uncertainty around McCaffery makes a massive impact on the rankings. Our number two and […]

Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe had a viral Instagram Live accident on Tuesday. The NSFW video was live on the social media platform with over 6,000 people tuning it at one point. Sharpe originally claimed that his account was hacked and that it was not him in the video. His Nigthcap podcast co-host Chad Ochocinco […]

With a Buffalo Bills Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins fast approaching, eyes will be on the AFC East race. Ahead of the Thursday Night Football matchup, we’ll be making our Bills Week 2 predictions. The Bills pulled off a 14-point comeback in Week 1, beating the Arizona Cardinals 34-28 to start the season […]

Week 1 saw some expected and unexpected running back performances in the fantasy football world. From everyone from Christian McCaffery managers to Jordan Mason managers there were people disappointed and thrilled by their running back production in Week 1. Who should you start and sit for Week 2? McCaffery’s injury is the cloud looming over […]

The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles are in a tight race for the American League East. Juan Soto and the Bronx Bombers lost on Tuesday to the Kansas City Royals 5-0. Meanwhile, the Orioles took care of business at Fenway, beating the Red Sox 5-3. After the game, Soto was asked if the Yankees […]

The New York Jets lost to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night 32-19. Aaron Rodgers’ first full game with the Jets was a thrashing at the hands of the defending NFC champions. While the offense could not get Breece Hall going in the run game, the defense was the bigger concern. Haason Reddick and […]

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber made history on Tuesday night. In a season with World Series expectations, Schwarber has helped with 14 leadoff home runs. That is the most in a single season in MLB history, per Sportsnet Stats. Phillies Kyle Schwarber sets single-season MLB record with 14 leadoff Home Runs pic.twitter.com/ipW8BA2Ry8 — Sportsnet […]

Week 1 of the NFL season brought us only two 300-yard passing performances and very few difference-making quarterback games for fantasy football players. While the most important position on the field is usually not that online, it is still a key decision to make each week. Which quarterbacks are rising and falling in fantasy circles […]

The New York Yankees made a smattering of roster moves before playing the Kansas City Royals. Chief among them was top prospect Jasson Dominguez making his way from AAA to the majors. In a corresponding move, DJ LeMahieu was put on the shelf with a hip injury. Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu’s future is fairly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with injuries throughout the 2024 season. On Tuesday, they activated pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto off the injured list just in time to make a start against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers announced the deal on their social media account. “The Dodgers have activated RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and designated LHP Nick […]

The Carolina Panthers suffered a 47-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints in the biggest blowout of Week 1. One of the stars of their defense, Derrick Brown, suffered a knee injury during the game. On Tuesday, Brown’s season ended when the team placed him on season-ending injured reserve. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news […]

The Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills will reignite their rivalry on Thursday night. With Week 2 in fantasy football starting with this key matchup, your start and sit decisions are important. These AFC East rivals kicked off their seasons with wins and helped many fantasy football teams start 1-0. Josh Allen and the Bills pulled […]