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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has gone somewhat under the radar this season, with teammates Pete Alonso and Juan Soto receiving the majority of media attention due to their unique contract situations and impressive statistics. Even so, Lindor has achieved a rare shortstop feat in 2025 that should not go unnoticed. “Francisco Lindor is […]

It’s the end of an era in La La Land. Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar announced on Thursday that the  2025-26 NHL season will be the last of his career, and Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw revealed that 2025 would be his final campaign on the same day. To celebrate Kopitar and […]

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh have each enjoyed fruitful seasons and could both compete in the Postseason. However, their race for this season’s American League MVP has been what has especially captured the attention of fans and pundits down the stretch. Mark Feinsand and MLB.com recently polled […]

The New York Mets have remained in the National League Wild Card picture thanks in large part to the showings that their young arms have turned in. This has not been lost on outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who praised starting pitcher Jonah Tong after the team’s 6-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Nimmo […]

The New York Yankees have enjoyed a successful stretch of play over the past few weeks, and starting pitcher Max Fried has been vital to the effort. Following Fried’s latest showing in Thursday’s 7-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles, he sported a shirt that fans will surely appreciate. Fried was pictured wearing a shirt that […]

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has already enjoyed a highly successful career, and the Ontario native will have a chance to win his third gold medal. Doughty recently said that he expects to represent Canada at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. “I expect to be on the team,” Doughty told NHL.com at […]

The 2025-26 NHL season is right around the corner, and New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal is ready to compete with his team. After missing 52 games of last season with an upper-body injury early in the campaign and then suffering a season-ending knee injury in February, the veteran is prepared to be a full […]

The New York Mets have managed to remain in the postseason picture despite a recent stretch of poor play. Rookie starting pitchers Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, and Brandon Sproat have been asked to step up and help an ailing New York rotation. Each youngster has risen to the occasion in their own way. When speaking […]

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League East for the second straight year with Monday’s 6-5 10-inning victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. All-Star Bryce Harper was happy with the accomplishment but made sure to keep the ultimate prize in mind. Harper’s outlook included an understanding of the Phillies’ past misses as well as a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles moved to 2-0 with a gutsy 20-17 road win against the Kansas City Chiefs, but lingering questions regarding the team’s offensive approach have persisted. Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown recently addressed the criticism that the offense has encountered to start the year. “The reason people (may talk about the offense) is they […]

The New York Mets are fighting for their Postseason lives, and starting pitcher Nolan McLean has helped keep them in the bout with a fiery rookie campaign. With his latest start against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, McLean pushed his ERA down to 1.19 on the year. According to SNY, it is the lowest mark […]

The Chicago Bears have started the new season with two straight losses against divisional opponents, but quarterback Caleb Williams has not lost any confidence in his game. Williams fired back at the idea that there has been “tough film to watch” following the Bears’ first two contests, and insisted that mistakes are a part of […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has enjoyed a stellar start to his career’s new chapter. The 2-0 Colts have already made history, and Jones was essential to the effort. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jones helped the Colts set a new record that highlights the signal caller’s strong early results as well as the team’s […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a contentious offseason. The front office is still searching for a solution amidst forward Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency, and has not been able to fill out the rest of their roster as a result. Despite the stalemate, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler have reached out to […]

It has been a special season for Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, and the All-Star slugger has caught fire as his team is gearing up for a Postseason run. Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle’s season record for most home runs by a switch hitter with his 54th long ball as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Los […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a hotly contested race for the National League West crown, but slugger Max Muncy will require a reprieve before he can return to action. Muncy left two straight games after being hit. He will not play in Sunday’s contest against the San Francisco Giants. “After leaving back to back […]

The Houston Astros are on track to make the Postseason for the ninth year in a row, and All-Star Jose Altuve should be healthy enough to compete once the tournament begins. Altuve left Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves with right foot discomfort, but Astros general manager Dana Brown expressed optimism that the 35-year-old would […]

New York Mets starter Nolan McLean recently received high praise from teammate Pete Alonso, who compared the young star to a seasoned veteran. Alonso told Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post that he sees a bit of starter Max Scherzer in McLean. The slugger specifically pointed out McLean’s competitive makeup and […]

The LSU Tigers defeated the Florida Gators 20-10 in a hard-fought Saturday contest, and head coach Brian Kelly delivered a postgame message that was reminiscent of the infamous rant that former New York Jets coach Herm Edwards issued many years ago. Edwards praised Kelly, but also provided some pointers regarding how to properly execute the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will likely play in next month’s Postseason, but there has already been chatter regarding their offseason plans. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com recently reported that league executives largely believe that All-Star Kyle Schwarber will remain with the Phillies on a four or five-year deal. “I don’t know how the Phillies let him leave,” […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will likely play October baseball this season, but one insider has already suggested one offseason move that could surprise some fans and pundits. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale recently hinted that the Phillies could look to move on from reliever Jose Alvarado. “Now that Phillies late-inning reliever Jose Alvarado’s season is over, going […]

The Dallas Cowboys will look to earn their first win of the 2025 NFL season against the New York Giants in Week 2, and quarterback Dak Prescott figures to be a key part of the team’s effort. Prescott has not lost to the Giants since his rookie season in 2016. When asked about his track […]

The Philadelphia Phillies completed a four-game sweep of the New York Mets on Thursday night and added to their National League East lead in the process. At 87-60 on the season, Philadelphia is now 11 games ahead of New York in the standings. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic recently highlighted the Phillies’ chemistry as one […]

The New York Mets have gone 3-7 across their last 10 games and just endured four straight road losses to the Philadelphia Phillies. As a result, they own a slim 1.5 game lead for the final National League Wild Card spot. Former Mets starter Ron Darling recently spoke about New York’s predicament and was sure […]

The Boston Celtics will enter the upcoming season with several questions regarding how they will initially fare while Jayson Tatum recovers from an Achilles injury. One insider recently predicted that center Neemias Queta could experience a breakout season as Boston looks to remain competitive in a top-heavy Eastern Conference. Jay King of The Athletic pointed […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will return to Citi Field on Friday to face the New York Mets. It will be his first time seeing his old team since he departed Queens after the 2022 regular season. The 37-year-old recently spoke about what his time with the organization and support from the New York […]

The 2025 regular season is winding down, and Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper recently expressed his honest opinion on how the campaign has progressed. Harper told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that he is pleased with how the season has gone, even though he missed more than three weeks on the injured list with right […]

Before signing Shohei Ohtani and becoming a full-on juggernaut, the Los Angeles Dodgers had established a knack for finding players who could make a surprising impact down the stretch. The front office might have accomplished this again with their decision to sign left-hander Andrew Heaney to a Minor League deal earlier this month. Heaney performed […]

The Kansas City Chiefs did not play their best football in the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. Former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski called on wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to provide an elite performance in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Gronkowski specifically pointed to Travis […]

Comebacks are a part of what makes sports special, and Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane recently spoke about former Chicago Blackhawks teammate Jonathan Toews’ return to the NHL. Toews has not played since April 2023 due to he effects of chronic inflammatory response syndrome and a battle with COVID-19. The 37-year-old inked a […]

The NBA has historically included several players who would be considered particularly challenging assignments on defense. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond recently claimed that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the toughest current player to guard and only second to the Oklahoma City Thunder version of Kevin Durant. “The hardest player I had to guard […]

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was effective Monday night as his club earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over the New York Mets. Catcher J.T. Realmuto was sure to give Nola his flowers after the contest. “That was really encouraging just seeing him pitch the way he has for so many years here,” Realmuto told […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy helped lead his team to a 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night, and the former Michigan Wolverine was able to use his collegiate experience as a source of inspiration. According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, McCarthy’s 2022 College Football Playoff loss to the TCU Horned Frogs served as […]

The Minnesota Vikings started their season with a gutsy 27-24 victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Some late-game heroics from quarterback J.J. McCarthy helped seal the win, but head coach Kevin O’Connell was not fully happy with the team’s performance. O’Connell told Michael Silver of The Athletic that the group will have to […]

The New York Yankees honored Hall of Famer CC Sabathia prior to Sunday’s 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, and the former ace was able to reflect on his early days in pinstripes. Sabathia recently told Tyler Kepner of The Athletic that influential recording artist Jay-Z gave him a bit of advice before his […]

The New York Yankees have started to show why they could compete for their second straight American League title, and their starting rotation has been a pivotal part of this effort. Starters Max Fried and Carlos Rodon joined elite company on Sunday. According to Katie Sharp of Talkin’ Yanks, Fried and Rodon are the first […]

Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has not had the high-powered contract year that he hoped for, and one MLB insider recently suggested that the four-time All-Star could choose to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, rival executives think that the Dodgers might be willing to offer the 28-year-old a […]

The New York Yankees have a talented bullpen that has not yet lived up to its pedigree. Despite what has been a tumultuous season for the group, reliever Fernando Cruz believes that they are the best unit in the sport. Cruz acknowledged that the bullpen has struggled to adapt to their roles, but was still […]

Former Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd was brutally honest as Team USA’s “Redeem Team” was entered this weekend as a team entry in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Kidd provided a veteran presence to the winning effort, but played only a little over 13 minutes per game, averaging 1.6 points and two […]