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After firing Arthur Smith, the Atlanta Falcons are searching for their next head coach. However, head coach might not be the only thing the Falcons change during the offseason. Bill Belichick has gotten plenty of hype as a top candidate for Atlanta’s head coaching vacancy. If he were to get the job, at least one […]

While the Las Vegas Raiders have their head coach in Antonio Pierce, there are still question marks surrounding the quarterback position. One option for the Raiders would be to take a page out of the Denver Broncos’ playbook. Las Vegas has been named a potential destination for Russell Wilson, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The […]

With Antonio Pierce locked in as head coach and Tom Telesco as general manager, the Las Vegas Raiders are now focused on building out their coaching staff. As the Raiders look for a spark on offense, they have surprisingly turned to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Las Vegas is interviewing Steelers quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan for their […]

The Miami Marlins have stayed relatively quiet throughout the offseason as they build their post-Kim NG roster. While the Marlins did not shock the system with their latest signing, Miami has added a slugger to their roster. The Marlins have signed Trey Mancini to a minor league contract, via Jon Heyman of the New York […]

The Houston Texans had a meteoric rise from No. 2 overall pick to the Divisional Round during the 2023-24 campaign. Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik played a massive role in getting the Texans back into the playoffs. Because of Slowik’s effort, the OC has landed in-person head coach interviews with the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks shockingly fired head coach Adrian Griffin after a 30-13 start to the season. The only thing that has been more confusing than his firing is the reporting on how the Bucks plan to replace Griffin. It was reported on Tuesday that Doc Rivers had agreed to a deal to become the Bucks […]

In his sixth appearance on the ballot, Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Of the many to congratulate Helton was another Hall of Famer in Peyton Manning. Of course Manning is in the NFL’s hall while Helton will grace MLB’s. However, the two crossed paths during their time […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were the only team Ryan Braun ever knew over his illustrious 14-year career. With Braun still holding numerous team records, the Brewers decided to show respect to their franchise legend. Braun has been elected to Milwaukee’s Walk of Fame. He will be recognized in a ceremony during the 2024 season, via Curt […]

Arthur Smith’s tenure as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons didn’t go to plan. However, with Smith now available for any team in the league to sign, the former Falcons head man is garnering plenty of interest. More than seven teams have shown ‘serious interest,’ in hiring Smith as their offensive coordinator, via Dianna Russini […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have already made their head coach decision, promoting Antonio Pierce from interim to full-time. But to find their new general manager, the Raiders took a page out of the Los Angeles Chargers’ book. Las Vegas is working towards hiring Tom Telesco as their new GM, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL […]

The Washington Nationals are working through a rebuilding phase as they look to work their way back into contention. But at least for the start of the 2024 season, the Nationals will have a new slugger in their lineup. Washington has signed Joey Gallo to a one-year, $5 million contract, via Andrew Golden of The […]

Roman Reigns has secured his spot at the Head of the Table during his historic WWE Universal Championship run. But with The Rock back in the picture, Reigns could have some serious competition for his throne. The Rock hasn’t shied away from a potential matchup with Reigns. In fact, he has endorsed it. If he […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Chicago Bulls star Zach Lavine is amongst the many players the Los Angeles Lakers have on their radar. In fact, Lavine isn’t even the only Bull the Lakers are considering trading for. Los Angeles has shown interest in Chicago center Andre Drummond, via Dave McMenamin. With a potential postseason […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are entering a new era of their franchise with Pat Murphy as their manager. However while some things are changing in Milwaukee, others will stay the same for the Brewers. Trade talks involving shortstop Willy Adames have died down, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Teams who who interested in acquiring […]

After moving on from Arthur Smith, the Atlanta Falcons are searching far and wide for their next head coach. Watching the Detroit Lions’ playoff run has given the Falcons some ideas. Atlanta has requested second in-person interviews with both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, via Michael Rothstein of ESPN. The Falcons can’t officially conduct those […]

Despite a valiant playoff run, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw their season end at the hands of the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round. For Shaq Barrett, it could’ve been the last time he donned a Buccaneers jersey. Barrett is under contract through the 2024 season. However, with a cap hit around $14 million, the […]

After what seemed like an eternity at the top of the NFL, the New England Patriots are making sweeping changes to their organization. One area the Patriots desperately need to address is quarterback. With the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it seems likely that the Patriots will target QB. North Carolina […]

Holding the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it’s no secret that the Washington Commanders are targeting their quarterback of the future. But the quarterback the Commanders end up selecting may not be the player fans expected, at least to Mel Kiper Jr. LSU sensation Jayden Daniels went to Washington at No. […]

The Tennessee Titans have made their decision at head coach, hiring former Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan. While Callahan will be a first time head coach in the NFL, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor thinks he is the perfect fit with the Titans. Callahan has worked with Taylor since 2019, when the latter became […]

After winning the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys were quickly bounced out of the playoffs by the Green Bay Packers. If the Cowboys want to get over their playoff hump, trading for Buffalo Bills star Stefon Diggs would certainly help. Dallas is the favorite (+200) to land Diggs if he isn’t playing for the Bills […]

With Brian Callahan named the new Tennessee Titans head coach, the Cincinnati Bengals are in need of a new offensive coordinator. As the Bengals look to find the best pairing for Joe Burrow, one candidate has already surfaced for Cincinnati. The Bengals are interested in promoting quarterback coach Dan Pitcher to OC. However, they’ll have […]

The Los Angeles Angels are still trying to pick up the pieces after losing Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Angels won’t be able to truly replace Ohtani, Los Angeles is at least trying to add some power back into their lineup. The Angels have agreed to a minor league contract with […]

Outside of Shota Imanaga, the Chicago Cubs haven’t had the explosive offseason many fans and pundits were expecting. However, the Cubs would certainly shake things up if they traded for Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. The Cubs have shown interest in acquiring Clase, via Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. President of Baseball Operations Jed […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers approach their offseason, fixing the offense will be a top priority. Head coach Mike Tomlin already has one idea to have the Steelers running more cohesively on offense. Pittsburgh will be hiring its next offensive coordinator from outside the organization. Tomlin knows his offense needs a complete makeover to get to […]

Scotties Barnes got his start in the NBA playing alongside Pascal Siakam on the Toronto Raptors. It was hard for Barnes to not get emotional after hearing Siakam had been traded. Toronto sent Siakam to the Indiana Pacers for a haul that includes three first-round draft picks. Barnes understands the NBA is a business and […]

As teams around MLB look to add pitching via the trade market, Dylan Cease of the Chicago White Sox has arguably been the hottest name available. However, any team looking to acquire Cease might need to look elsewhere for their pitching needs. The White Sox aren’t going to trade away Cease for cheap. While there […]

With the Atlanta Falcons once again missing out of the playoffs, owner Arthur Blank and company decided to move on from head coach Arthur Smith. Luckily for the Falcons, legendary New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick became available just when their vacancy opened up. As soon as he could, Blank had a one-on-one meeting […]

By defeating the Dallas Cowboys, the Green Bay Packers have set themselves up for a Divisional Round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. As the Packers look to continue shocking the NFL world, Green Bay has gained a new fan in Rob Gronkowski. Their road to the playoffs proved that the Packers had a team […]

After deciding to part ways with Mike Vrabel, the Tennessee Titans are searching for their next head coach. If the Titans want to add a spark to their offense, adding one of Joe Burrow’s right hand men. Tennessee has contacted Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for a second – and in-person – interview, via […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the process of making sweeping changes to their organization. Through it all, interim general manager Champ Kelly has stood by the Raiders. Specifically, Kelly has played a major role throughout Las Vegas’ search for their next head coach. With Kelly so actively involved, some believe it’s a sign he […]

The Toronto Blue Jays might’ve struck out in their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. However, that hasn’t stopped the Blue Jays from building a roster ready to compete in 2024. Toronto has agreed to a deal with Cuban standout Yariel Rodriguez, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. While the financials aren’t yet known, Rodriguez is […]

Skyy Moore has only been able to watch the Kansas City Chiefs from the sidelines as they’ve made the run to the Divisional Round. But as the Chiefs look to take down the Buffalo Bills and advance in the playoffs, Moore is getting closer to his return. Kansas City has opened the 21-day practice window […]

After making the postseason in 2022, the Seattle Mariners were on the outside looking in following the 2023 campaign. As the Mariners look to get back to prominence, Seattle has added a key reliever to their bullpen mix. The Mariners have signed Austin Voth to a one-year, $1.25 million contract, via Robert Murray of FanSided. […]

After the Philadelphia Eagles lost their playoff matchup to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jason Kelce was seen on the sidelines in an emotional state. It was then reported that the star center told the Eagles he was retiring. But if Kelce is going to walk away from the NFL, he is planning to do it […]

After watching their playoff hopes crumble in front of them, the Jacksonville Jaguars knew some changes needed to be made. One key area the Jaguars can improve in is on the defensive side of the ball. Jacksonville has already begun that transition, firing defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell and his entire staff after the 2023 season. […]

With the Tennessee Titans struggling to find their footing, the team traded away star safety Kevin Byard to the Philadelphia Eagles. As Derrick Henry watched the trade go down, he wondered if he would be the next Titans difference maker to be dealt. A deal with a playoff contender reportedly got close. Henry said the […]

The Washington Nationals have been in a rebuilding phase since winning the World Series in 2019. While they showed signs of life in 2023, the Nationals still need plenty of help to get back into the playoff hunt. Washington has hired Sean Doolittle as a pitching strategist, the team announced. Doolittle will now be tasked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve their playoff positioning ahead of the NBA trade deadline. If the Lakers were to swing a deal for Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray, Los Angeles’ playoff chances would looking much brighter. Los Angeles is the favorite (-150) to land Murray if he is traded, vet betonline.ag. The […]

A year after making it to the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles have been quickly eliminated from the playoffs. Head coach Nick Sirianni has drawn the ire of plenty of Eagles fans and now finds himself squarely on the hot seat entering the offseason. If the Eagles were to move on from Sirianni, Mike Vrabel […]