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Before the Los Angeles Dodgers can even soak in their World Series victory, MLB has seen its first offseason trade. The Los Angeles Angels have acquired slugger Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Griffin Canning. Both teams underwent very different seasons in 2024. The Braves made the playoffs as a Wild Card […]

When star Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice on Wednesday, it was just seen as a common day of rest. However, a second day away from the practice field is beginning to make fans feel uneasy. Jackson was absent from Thursday’s practice, via Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Baltimore’s quarterback is battling through knee […]

While they had a winning 83-79 record, the St. Louis Cardinals missed the playoffs for the second year in a row. As they prepare for the 2025, the Cardinals are preparing for sweeping changes across the organization. St. Louis is not picking up the 2025 option on Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson and Kenyan Middleton’s contracts, […]

While the Detroit Lions earned a monstrous 52-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Jared Goff wasn’t the conductor of chaos. He was forced to battle through an ankle all game and was seen limping on the field. Goff didn’t practice on Wednesday due to his ankle injury, via Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit. However, […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been without cornerback DaRon Bland for the entire season as he battled through a foot injury. But as the Cowboys prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, Bland is now ready to make his debut. Dallas is activating Bland off of injured reserve, via Jordan Schultz of Fox […]

Quarterback Russell Wilson is now 2-0 as the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback. But even a perfect record hasn’t made the Steelers forget about Justin Fields. Wilson is still expected to be the starter when Pittsburgh returns from their bye in Week 10. However, Fields could still return under center. It isn’t out of the equation […]

The Houston Texans moved to 6-2 with their win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8. But as they look to chase a Super Bowl, the Texans could tinker with their roster ahead of the trade deadline. That includes trading away guard Kenyon Green. The former first-round pick is on the radar of many teams […]

The New York Yankees lived to fight another day with their 11-4 Game 4 World Series victory. As they prepare for Game 5, the Yankees had to bring back an old friend for some extra luck. New York legend Hideki Matsui will be throwing out the first pitch, via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. First […]

With their 11-4 victory in Game 4, the New York Yankees staved off elimination and kept their World Series hopes alive. But moreso than just survive, Anthony Rizzo wants to see the Yankees make a run for it. The first baseman has been in a similar position before, with the Chicago Cubs in 2016. New […]

If there’s one person who knows how to play shortstop for the New York Yankees, it’s Derek Jeter. But after his Game 4 World Series performance, Anthony Volpe is proving the Yankees have another shortstop phenom in their ranks. Volpe’s third inning grand slam ultimately drove in the winning runs in New York’s 11-4 victory. […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers took on the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series, Mookie Betts was involved in one of the game’s most controversial plays. But after the game, Betts decided to take the humble approach. In the bottom of the first inning, a fan literally reached over the first […]

With their backs against the wall, the New York Yankees kept their World Series hopes alive with an 11-4 Game 4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the process, the Yankees accomplished a World Series feat not seen in over 50 years. New York forced a Game 5 after trailing 3-0 for the first […]

The Miami Dolphins saw Tua Tagovailoa’s injury return spoiled by a 28-27 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. If safety Jevon Holland were to have suffered a major injury, it would’ve only made matters worse. However, it appears that Holland has avoided a long-term injury. The safety isn’t expected to miss significant time or need to […]

The Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins were two of the worst teams in MLB during the 2024 season. As they look to rewrite their franchise’s narrative, both teams have their eyes on the same managerial candidate. Craig Albernaz has become a serious person of interest in both job hunt’s, via Jon Heyman of the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans were all holding their breath when Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury in Game 2 of the World Series. However, Dave Roberts has eased all of their concerns heading into Game 3. Roberts confirmed that Ohtani is, “in a great spot,” and will be playing in Game 3, via Karl Ravech […]

After another long concussion layoff, Tua Tagovailoa is finally ready to make his Miami Dolphins return. But as he steps under center, Tagovailoa’s former head coach Nick Saban is preaching caution. His most recent marked Tagovailoa’s third concussion in a three-year span. While Mike McDaniel says all medical experts saw no reason for the quarterback […]

In an effort to continue their undefeated season, the Kansas City Chiefs traded for star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Coming from the Tennessee Titans, Hopkins has found a new lease on his NFL life. Compared to the Chiefs’ 6-0 record, the Titans are entering Week 8 at 1-5. Furthermore, Kansas City is actively defending their […]

The Carolina Panthers are in desperate need of an offensive spark. Luckily for them, Adam Thielen will soon be ready to come to the rescue. The Panthers opened up the wide receiver’s 21-day practice window on Wednesday, via Field Yates of ESPN. Thielen has been out since Week 4 as he battles through a hamstring injury. […]

Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders dropped to 2-5 after their 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7. However, Crosby still managed to find a silver lining. After the game, Crosby met up with Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to exchange pleasantries. There, the Raiders star let Stafford know how […]

The Chicago Bears entered their bye week with a 4-2 record following a three-game win streak. However, as the trade deadline approaches, the Bears might be better suited off as sellers. That’s not to say Chicago can’t swing a big trade in their favor and bolster their playoff chase. However, the Bears have depth at […]

The Seattle Seahawks watched DK Metcalf get carted off the field in Week 7 after suffering a concerning knee injury. But while the cart’s usage sounded alarms, Metcalf seems to have avoided a season-altering injury. In fact, Metcalf is ‘hopeful’ to suit up for Seattle’s Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, via Jeremy Fowler […]

After a longwinded holdout, the New York Jets and Haason Reddick have agreed to terms on a revised contract. Now back in good graces with the organization, Jets head coach Jeff Ulbrich has revealed New York’s Reddick plans. To start, Ulbrich and the coaching staff will assess Reddick’s and conditioning. From there, New York just […]

While the San Francisco 49ers entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations, they have stumbled to a 3-4 start. However, not all hope is lost for the 49ers. With the trade deadline coming up, San Francisco will have an opportunity to replenish their roster. The 49ers are expected to be, “aggressive,” in an effort to, […]

If the New York Jets are serious about trading Mike Williams, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been viewed as one of the favorites to acquire his services. But the Steelers are poised to have some serious competition in the Williams sweepstakes. Namely by the Los Angeles Chargers. With a need for playmakers at wide receiver, the […]

Quarterback Will Levis was on the sidelines when his Tennessee Titans fell 34-10 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 7. As the Titans prepare for their Week 8 clash against the Detroit Lions, Levis is expected to do more of the same. Levis is battling through an AC joint sprain in his shoulder. He is […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a major addition on offense, landing wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade with the Tennessee Titans. But before that trade came to fruition, Hopkins wasn’t the only receiver the Chiefs had their eyes on. Kansas City contacted the Los Angeles Rams about a potential Cooper Kupp trade. However, the […]

Manager Stephen Vogt and the Cleveland Guardians have been ousted from the ALCS at the hands of the New York Yankees. But as Vogt looks back at the ALCS, he doesn’t have any regrets. Of course, he would’ve liked to see a different outcome than a 4-1 series loss. However, Vogt remains confident in his […]

With their relationship irreparably fractured, the Las Vegas Raiders had no choice but to trade away star receiver Davante Adams. However, the Raiders didn’t expect to be in this predicament. Las Vegas signed Gardner Minshew with the hopes of revitalizing their quarterback room. They also thought the Adams’ attitude towards the team changed for the […]

As the New York Giants were losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7, head coach Brian Daboll benched Daniel Jones for Daniel Lock. However, Daboll isn’t expecting a quarterback controversy moving forward. The head coach said he brought Lock in to, “create a spark,” and nothing more. He further emphasized that Jones is remaining […]

The Green Bay Packers are embroiled in a heated battle against the Houston Texans. As the Packers look to leave their mark, Josh Jacobs has ended his NFL record-breaking streak. Trailing by five, the Packers started the second half scoring with an eight-yard touchdown pass from Love to Jacobs. It marked the first touchdown catch […]

While Justin Fields has led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 4-2 record, Russell Wilson has re-entered the starting quarterback mix. As the Steelers prepare for a Week 7 New York Jets clash, Mike Tomlin has decided his QB1. However, he isn’t telling anybody. As he announced a starter has been named, he simultaneously informed reporters […]

When all hope seemed lost for the Cleveland Guardians, Jhonkensy Noel stepped up to the plate. His blast sent Guardians fans into a frenzy and had one broadcaster breaking out into song. Feliz Navidad to be exact. As the ball flew over the fence, Rafa Hernandez-Brito dropped an epic reaction, perfectly encapsulating all of Cleveland’s […]

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers made a statement in Game 4 of the NLCS, taking down the New York Mets, 10-2. Ohtani got the Dodgers out on the right foot with a towering first inning home run. The blast went 422 feet and came off of Ohtani’s bat at 117.8 miles per hour. […]

The Cleveland Guardians are heading back home down 2-0 in their ALCS matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. But Jose Ramirez isn’t ready to back down yet. He and his teammates will be back inside Progressive Field on Thursday for Game 3. Despite any deficit they might be facing, Ramirez knows the Guardians have what it […]

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers moved to 3-2 on the season after taking down the Denver Broncos in Week 6. As they look to continue their winning ways, Herbert will soon receive another big playmaker to throw to. The Chargers have opened the 21-day practice window to activate wide receiver DJ Chark off […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have already swung one major trade, dealing wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets. However, when it comes to Maxx Crosby, the Raiders are not open for business. Adams was clearly disgruntled with Las Vegas’ offense, eventually requesting a trade out of town. At 2-4, it’s fair to wonder […]

Despite winning the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies were ousted from the postseason in the NLDS. Whit Merrifield thinks he figured out exactly what went wrong for the Phillies. Merrifield was a member of the team from Feb 19 to July 12. The utility player joked that his release played a role in Philadelphia’s demise, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw has already made his intentions about returning for the 2025 season clear. But when he does make that return, there’s only one team Kershaw will play for. The right-hander has a player option for the 2025 season. Even if he doesn’t accept it, he seems likely to work out […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been without star running back Jonathan Taylor since Week 4 as he battles through an ankle injury. As the Colts prepare to take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 7, Taylor is doing everything he can to be on the field. Indianapolis lost their first game without Taylor against the Jacksonville […]