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The Dallas Cowboys traded linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers ahead of the 2025 NFL season, and new insight has emerged regarding owner Jerry Jones’ approach to the negotiation process. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Don Van Natta Jr., Jones believed that he and Parsons had already agreed upon a deal, and […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will enter the 2025 NFL season with more than football on his mind. One year after the 24-year-old was shot in the chest, the near-death experience has remained on his mind. “Unfortunately, I revisit that every single night I go to bed,” Pearsall told ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “I […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will enter 2025 with a quarterback who has been around the block. But Aaron Rodgers might not be the signal caller who can help bring back coach Mike Tomlin to the Super Bowl. According to ESPN’s season simulator, Rodgers will lead Pittsburgh to a losing record. While the quarterback has an exceptional […]

Head coach Bill Belichick and his North Carolina Tar Heels will kick off their season against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs on Monday. ESPN’s Paul Finebaum recently made a bold prediction regarding how legendary sideline savant will fare in his North Carolina debut. “Chapel Bill has a big and dramatic victory over TCU,” Finebaum […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes began their title defense with a 14-7 victory over Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns. Head coach Ryan Day offered an honest take on how the team was able to grab an impressive home win. “The story of the game was the defense,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day told ESPN’s Jake […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler has been a valuable arm through his first nine starts, and the team might now choose to trust him in October. Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake recently suggested that Schlittler could make a Postseason start, and was sure to praise the 24-year-old’s even demeanor on the bump. “He […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has struggled for the majority of the campaign. Still, manager Aaron Boone recently insisted that a stint in Triple-A would be out of the question. “First of all, he’s a more productive offensive player than he gets credit for,” Boone told Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. “We just hammer […]

The New York Yankees have gone 7-3 across their last 10 contests, and manager Aaron Boone believes that his club can make an impactful run at a second straight World Series appearance. “I still feel like our best baseball is in front of us,” manager Aaron Boone told MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. “Knock on wood, we’re […]

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber enjoyed a momentous Thursday night as he cranked four home runs in the team’s 19-4 rout of the Atlanta Braves. He became just the 21st player in Major League Baseball history to complete such a feat, but teammate Trea Turner did not think a fifth long ball was imminent. According […]

The Chicago Bears could be one of the 2025 season’s most intriguing squads as the regular season approaches. One insider recently suggested that rookie tight end Colston Loveland may play a pivotal role in the team’s offensive attack. Loveland’s athleticism and connection with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams may help him experience an impactful rookie campaign. […]

The 2025 Green Bay Packers will compete in a fiery NFC North division, and one insider recently suggested that quarterback Jordan Love could be one of the sport’s best signal callers this season. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, a strong offensive line and an improved receiving corps could help land Love in the MVP conversation. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will enter the 2025 NFL regular season attempting to avenge their Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and they may add a running back to their depth chart. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, Kansas City might specifically be in the market for a third-down back. “Isiah Pacheco is healthy […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen might be willing to go back to the Minnesota Vikings, but a reunion may not be imminent. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Vikings and Panthers have discussed a potential Thielen trade, but the two sides are not close to an agreement. “Vikings and Panthers have tried to work […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were somewhat quiet at this season’s MLB trade deadline, but one of the moves they did make has paid dividends in an intriguing fashion. Los Angeles acquired outfielder Alex Call late last month despite other clubs such as the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies showing interest in a potential deal. […]

It has been an uncharacteristically quiet season for Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts, but the three-time World Series champion has attempted to make the most out of the campaign’s final few months. Despite some early struggles, Betts has started to play more efficiently at shortstop. According to Baseball Savant, he ranks in the 88th […]

The New York Yankees salvaged their four-game set with the Boston Red Sox thanks to a 7-2 victory on Sunday night. But shortstop Anthony Volpe was not a pivotal part of the effort. Volpe did not start the series finale, and entered the game on defense in the eighth inning. He was also informed that […]

The New England Patriots could turn to an unlikely source for depth. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito could be a fit in Foxboro. “Vrabel confirmed what seemed obvious — the Patriots will be adding a third quarterback, via either the 53-man roster or practice squad, after waiving undrafted rookie […]

The Chicago Cubs have already started to prepare for a potential worst-case scenario. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Cubs have been guaranteed an All-Star Game at Wrigley Field in the event that their 2027 plans are ruined by a lockout. “While there already is rumblings of a potential work stoppage threatening the 2027 […]

The Atlanta Braves were once considered one of baseball’s most consistent franchises. Former manager Bobby Cox demanded toughness from his players. Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz recently credited him for boasting this same attribute. The Braves celebrated the 30-year anniversary of their 1995 World Series victory, and Cox was in attendance despite his ongoing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have assembled one of the best rosters in baseball, but their path towards a second straight World Series victory might require All-Star Shohei Ohtani to take on a unique role. MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently reported that the Dodgers are considering using Ohtani as a reliever once the Postseason arrives. Despite […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has already enjoyed a historic MLB career, and he added another milestone to his resume as he scored two runs in an 11-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. According to OptaSTATS, Ohtani’s current 2025 run total carries the kind of historical significance that should not be ignored. […]

The ability to slug can take a team deep into October, and one of the New York Yankees’ trade deadline acquisitions might indirectly make this trait more valuable through his defensive versatility and frisky approach at the plate. Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero has already made his presence felt. Across his first 11 games with New […]

The 2025 NFL regular season has not started yet, but ESPN’s Field Yates has already suggested two college quarterbacks who could replace Aaron Rodgers in 2026. In his initial mock draft, Yates used ESPN’s Football Power Index to determine that the Steelers would own the 16th pick of the first round. He labeled LSU’s Garrett […]

The New York Yankees have gone 7-3 over their last 10 contests, and they might have just caught a break as it pertains to Giancarlo Stanton. Despite lower-body soreness that kept him away from right field during the Yankees’ weekend series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Stanton will patrol the outfield in Tuesday’s game against […]

After a stellar weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers started the new work week with a 4-3 road loss to the Colorado Rockies, who won the series opener in walk-off fashion. Once the game concluded, Mookie Betts reportedly met with Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and manager Dave Roberts. “After a 4-3 walk-off loss […]

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers might be fierce rivals, but one host recently provided a comparison between Caleb Williams and an NFL legend who called Lambeau Field home for the vast majority of his long career. Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd recently likened Williams to former Packers quarterback Brett Favre. “I think Caleb Williams’ […]

The City of Brotherly Love can sometimes include a bit of brutal honesty and unfiltered support. As the Philadelphia Eagles enter 2025 attempting to win their second straight Super Bowl, offensive lineman Jordan Mailata figures to be a big part of the team’s offensive protection. Fellow tackle Lane Johnson recently had to remind him that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers still have time to iron out inconsistencies before they face the New York Jets in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. But ESPN’s Ben Solak recently witnessed a particularly feisty exchange during one of the team’s recent training camp practices. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and second-year wide receiver Roman Wilson experienced […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers cemented a series sweep with a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Reliever Alex Vesia was the game’s winning pitcher, and he was adamant about finishing the contest after he recorded two outs to conclude the top of the eighth inning. He later told ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez exactly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a series sweep of the San Diego Padres with a 5-4 win on Sunday. With the game tied 4-4 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Mookie Betts drilled a solo home run that cemented a dominant weekend for the team from Chavez Ravine. “Finally, I did something good for […]

The New York Yankees’ 12-8 victory over the St.Louis Cardinals granted them a series win on Saturday, and slugger Ben Rice was the man of the hour. The 26-year-old reached base four times, and tied a career high with seven RBIs. Yankees manager Aaron Boone was impressed by the lefty’s results at the dish. “To […]

Seven-time All-Star Billy Wagner received the game’s highest honor when he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame late last month, but the Houston Astros’ choice to retire his No. 13 carries a similar weight in his mind. “Having your number put up in a rafter with the greats of the organization probably […]

The New York Mets have been spiraling over the past few weeks, but Saturday’s 3-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners offered at least one reason to be excited about the immediate future. Starting pitcher Nolan McLean tossed 5.1 scoreless innings and recorded eight strikeouts while only allowing two hits and four walks in his MLB […]

A young star can change the complexion of a team’s season. Even if they debut during a tense patch of play, their presence could inspire needed energy. With this in mind, it could be time for the Philadelphia Phillies to promote outfielder Justin Crawford to the big leagues. The Phillies hold a 70-53 record, and […]

The New York Mets are 64-57, and hold the final National League Wild Card spot. Their starting rotation has faltered over the past few weeks, and it could almost be time to promote one of their top arms as they attempt to make a legitimate October run. Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean is slated to […]

The New York Yankees are clinging to the final American League Wild Card spot, and it might almost be time to promote one of their top prospects as the season winds down. Outfielder Spencer Jones was the apple of many executives eyes prior to July’s MLB trade deadline. But, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman decided […]

When the new NFL campaign begins, Aaron Rodgers will attempt to deliver the Pittsburgh Steelers their first Super Bowl victory since the 2008 season. During Thursday’s joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rodgers was seen chatting with the former quarterback who won both Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII for the Steel City, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves can breathe easy as the new season inches closer by the day. Shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo had planned on playing for Italy at this month’s EuroBasket, but recently pulled out. Despite natural skepticism from fans and pundits, his choice was not fully injury-related. “DiVincenzo was planning to play for Italy at EuroBasket […]

Ancient kingdoms, tribes, and nations are often associated with familial values and an unrelenting appreciation for tradition. ESPN’s The Kingdom identifies these traits as an integral part of the Kansas City Chiefs’ rise and current dynasty. The franchise’s core pieces are all viewed through the vulnerable lens of the 2024 season, and showcased in a […]