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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 […]

The NFL season just started, but it didn’t take long for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys to make headlines. The drama between Eagles tackle Jalen Carter and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott captivated fans during Philadelphia’s 24-20 victory over Dallas. Former Eagles running back LeSean recently weighed in on the issue, and took an interesting […]

The New York Yankees have started to bounce back over the past few weeks, and outfielder Trent Grisham has been a key contributor. Grisham joined prestigious company during last night’s 8-4 victory over the Houston Astros. He is one of just three outfielders with at least 30 HR and a 130 wRC+. The other two […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will enter the 2025 NFL season attempting to avenge their Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Tight end Travis Kelce has been a critical component of the dynasty, but could decide to hang up his cleats once the season ends. Former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight […]

The Dallas Cowboys will enter the 2025 NFL season without linebacker Micah Parsons, but cornerback Trevon Diggs will be present as the team looks to start the season strong. According to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News, Diggs and offensive tackle Tyler Guyton will be able to play in Thursday’s Week 1 game against […]

The New York Giants have struggled to compete in a fiery NFC East over the past two seasons, but newly acquired quarterback Russell Wilson could make a pivotal difference as the team attempts to cultivate a winning culture. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Wilson has enjoyed his time with the Giants thus far […]

The New York Yankees have largely started to click over the past few weeks, and All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. recently made a bold statement regarding the team’s talent. “We all know that this is a super team,” Chisholm told MLB.com. “We’ve got four MVPs on this team. We’ve got a bunch of other superstars on […]

It is often said that confidence breeds excellence, and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts might have an enhanced sense of belief in himself entering the 2025 NFL campaign. Hurts’ Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs served as a turning point, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. “The biggest reason why the […]

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 […]