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Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos earned their first win of the season in a 26-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. As the Broncos look to put together a win streak, Payton has brought in some defensive reinforcements. Linebacker Kwon Alexander has signed to Denver’s practice squad, via Adam Schefter of […]

While the New Orleans Saints came up just short against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3, their early season play still has them looking like potential playoff contenders. However, it’ll be much harder for Derek Carr and the offense to operate without one of their key offensive linemen. Center Erik McCoy will undergo groin surgery […]

With Russell Wilson battling through a calf injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers have turned to Justin Fields as their quarterback. That has turned more into a boon than a burden, as Fields has led the Steelers to a perfect 3-0 record. As Pittsburgh prepares for their Week 4 clash against the Indianapolis Colts, head coach Mike […]

While Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has put together a historic regular season, he is about to enter unchartered waters. As Ohtani prepares for the next phase of his MLB career, manager Dave Roberts offered some words of advice. In his seventh major-league season, Ohtani will finally experience playoff baseball. While exciting, Roberts cautioned […]

The Detroit Lions got back on track with a win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. However, the Lions came away from the victory with a worrying injury to one of their top offensive linemen. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that center Frank Ragnow partially toe his pec against the Cardinals. However, Campbell hasn’t […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are officially 2024 NL East champions. However, owner John Middleton still wants more. As the Phillies began their playoff-clinching festivities, Middleton had to join in on the fun. Manager Rob Thompson noted that Middleton said he wanted to win another World Series trophy back in spring training. Now that the playoffs are […]

Quarterback Jayden Daniels put himself and the Washington Commanders on the map by orchestrating a 36-33 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. In the midst of putting up a historic performance, Daniels found some time to silence Bengals fans. Daniels set a new rookie record with his sterling 91.3 completion percentage. It gave the quarterback plenty […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars fell to 0-3 after taking an embarrassing 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 3. But to make matters even worse, the Jaguars couldn’t even leave the stadium after facing defeat. Jacksonville’s plane dealt with a mechanical issue after the game. The team wasn’t able to depart from Buffalo until after […]

The Cleveland Browns suffered a difficult 21-15 loss to the New York Giants in Week 3. But if Myles Garrett were to suffer a long-term injury, the Browns would be in much worse trouble. Garrett was forced to leave the game in the fourth quarter with a foot injury. The entire stadium chanted his name […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their first game of the season in an embarrassing 26-7 defeat against the Denver Broncos. Head coach Todd Bowles didn’t mince his words when discussing the Buccaneers’ performance. Tampa Bay allowed Denver to score 17 points before finding paydirt. From offense to defense, Bowles saw an unmitigated disaster in Week […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were mired in a heated battle with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. And then suddenly, Justin Herbert went down with injury. Herbert hobbled off the field in the third quarter without being able to put weight on his ankle. He was replaced by Taylor Heinicke, via NFL reporter Chase Daniel. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have already punched their playoff ticket by winning the NL Central. But as they look towards next season, the Brewers are interested in adding some power to their lineup. That big bat could come in the form of Arizona Diamondbacks Christian Walker, who Milwaukee is said to be interested in. However, Walker […]

While it’s only Week 3, the Los Angeles Rams are already dealing with a litany of injuries. Cooper Kupp has become the latest to get bitten by the injury bug, severely changing the Rams’ gameplan against the San Francisco 49ers. Kupp has been ruled out with his ankle injury, via Jourdan Rodrigue of the Athletic. […]

The New York Giants are looking to right the ship and earn their first victory of the season in Week 3. However, it would be much harder without having Brian Burns on the field. Burns was added to the injury report on Friday with a groin injury, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. He […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has set history at the plate, becoming the first player to hit 50+ home runs and steal 50+ bases in a season. However, the idea of Ohtani reverting to his two-way player status and returning to mound has been thrown around as the playoffs near. While an intriguing picture, […]

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3, many fans are wondering what the former’s backfield would look like with Derrick Henry in it. However, Jerry Jones doesn’t have those thoughts and is more than content with Dallas’ rushing options. Jones seemed a bit surprised that fans and pundits […]

The Miami Dolphins are poised to look much different on offense with Tua Tagovailoa being placed on injured reserve with a concussion. But as Skylar Thompson steps into the role, Tyreek Hill has full confidence in his new quarterback. As does head coach Mike McDaniel, who firmly called Thompson the, “next man up,” while Tagovailoa […]

The Dallas Cowboys had their run defense exposed by the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. As the Cowboys prepare for the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3, Emmitt Smith isn’t convinced Dallas fans won’t see more of the same. The Cowboys allowed 190 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in a brutal 44-19 loss. […]

If the Chicago Cubs lose to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers will officially win the NL Central. While it’s a humbling thought for most Cubs fans, Craig Counsell seems to have already considered the possibility. Chicago sits 10 games behind Milwaukee for the NL Central lead with their 77-74 victory. Even if […]

Star Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced to leave the team’s Week 2 after suffering a quad injury. But as the Vikings prepare for the Houston Texans in Week 3, Jefferson is looking more and more likely to be on the field. The wide receiver participated in Minnesota’s walkthrough on Wednesday, via Adam […]

The Chicago Bears offensive line has been exposed through the first two weeks of the season. However, head coach Matt Eberflus isn’t looking to shake up the roster just yet. In fact, he said the Bears won’t make any merit-based changes to the offensive line in Week 3, via Scott Bair of Marquee Sports. Eberflus’ […]

Renowned NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski shocked the sports world with his retirement from ESPN on Wednesday. As ESPN searches for Wojnarowski’s replacement, Pat McAfee already has a nomination in place. McAfee endorsed The Athletic’s Shams Charania to take over the role. His argument contained his usually funny bits, like calling Charania incredibly handsome and that […]

As Tom Brady begins his career in broadcasting, he’s had the opportunity to call the Dallas Cowboys’ first two games of the season. While watching the Cowboys play, Brady sees a striking resemblance to his old New England Patriots teammate Julian Edelman. Dallas didn’t follow up on their Week 1 showing, suffering a disastrous 44-19 […]

Both the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs have seen seismic shifts in their ownership groups. On Wednesday, a $3.5 billion sale has been announced involving the two Canadian franchises. Rogers Communications has acquired Bell Canada Enterprises’ 37.5%  share of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. The deal was for $4.7 billion Canadian dollars, […]

The Houston Texans saw running back Joe Mixon suffer a worrying ankle injury after a hip drop tackle in Week 2. While Mixon is poised to spend some time on the shelf, the Texans’ latest injury update should allow Houston to breathe a sigh of relief. The Texans don’t believe that Mixon has suffered a […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead MLB with 826 runs scored. In fact, they’re the only team to cross the plate more than 800 times in 2024. Helping lead the charge is first baseman Christian Walker. However, Walker is set to be a free agent following the campaign. Playing in Arizona for the past eight seasons, Walker […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers put their finishing touches on another successful regular season, Shohei Ohtani is on the brink of making MLB history. However, Ohtani isn’t letting baseball immortality cloud his brain as he prepares the Dodgers for the postseason. The two-time MVP has hit 48 home runs and stolen 48 bases on the […]

The Washington Commanders struggled defensively in Week 1, allowing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to score 37 points. Things have gotten worse for the Commanders, as one of their best cornerbacks has suffered a long-term injury. Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his thumb on Friday, via Ian […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals think about the future of their pitching rotation, Tink Hence is at the front of their minds. However, the Cardinals organization is now holding their breath after Hence’s latest injury. After throwing 29 pitches, Hence was removed from his Double-A start due to an undisclosed injury, via Daniel Guerrero of […]

Since 2011, Boise State has been a member of the Mountain West Conference since 2011. But in the growing landscape of college sports and conference realignment, things are about to change. Boise State is set to join three other schools leading the Mountain West for the Pac-12. Once the announcement was fully made, Athletic Director […]

Tom Brady’s NFL broadcasting debut drew a mixed reaction from fans. However, it made a much stronger impact on broadcasting legend Al Michaels. Brady was tasked with calling the Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns game alongside Kevin Burkhardt. In a 33-17 victory for the Cowboys, Michaels praised Brady’s ability to keep fans entertained despite the […]

While Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. entered the league to plenty of fanfare, his NFL debut was less explosive than expected. Quarterback Kyler Murray explained why Harrison’s numbers were down and what the Cardinals plan to do to remedy it. Targeted three times, Harrison ultimately caught one pass for four years. While […]

The Los Angeles Rams took a tough loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 2. As Sean McVay and company prepare for Week 2, Los Angeles has brought in some extra cornerback help. The Rams have signed Ahkello Witherspoon, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The terms of the contract have not yet been revealed. It […]

The Chicago Cubs earned a 6-3 victory over the NL West leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. But before the game was made final, closer Porter Hodge had to battle through a worrying health scare. With the Dodgers down to their last out, Hodge stepped off the mound. He was greeted by catcher Miguel Amaya, […]

With their 80-68 record, the Kansas City Royals are right in the thick of the playoff race. If Michael Lorenzen were to return from injury, the Royals would only roster a stronger pitching staff. The right-hander made a rehab start for Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday. Lorenzen pitched just 1.2 innings, allowing three runs on […]

While Russell Wilson was expected to be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback to open the season, Justin Fields was forced under center in Week 1 due to the former’s injury. As the Steelers prepare for Week 2, head coach Mike Tomlin is expecting more of the same. Fields has already been announced as the QB1 […]

Jake Bates didn’t miss a field goal or extra point in the Detroit Lions’ Week 1 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. However, the Lions still decided to add some extra kicking help to their roster. Long-time Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph has joined Detroit’s practice squad, via his agent Brett Tessler, h/t Ari Meirov […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their season with a 37-20 victory over the visiting Washington Commanders. However, things aren’t all rosy for the Buccaneers entering Week 2. Star safety Antoine Winfield Jr suffered a foot/ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. While it’s not a season-ending injury, Winfield […]

Running back Alvin Kamara was unable to secure a long-term contract extension before the start of the regular season. However, he is still a key part of the New Orleans Saints offense. Kamara and the Saints demolished the Carolina Panthers 57-10 in Week 1. After the win, Kamara shook off any issues with his contract […]