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The New England Patriots are preparing to officially enter the Jerod Mayo era. However, the Patriots may not have their full offense in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Tight end Hunter Henry has been removed from the injury report and is slated to play. Running back Antonio Gibson is still carrying a questionable tag […]

After leaving for the Green Bay Packers in free agency, Josh Jacobs won’t be the leader of the Las Vegas Raiders for the first time in 2019. As offensive coordinator Luke Getsy installs his gameplan, finding his Jacobs replacement will be critical. Zamir White is widely regardless as the player most likely to step up. […]

Coming off an explosive 2023 campaign, star Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown earned a four-year, $120 million extension. However, Brown is looking to reach even greater heights in 2024. As he and the Lions look to prove their 2023 season wasn’t a fluke, Brown is taking himself back to square one. For all […]

Star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is gearing up for his second year with the Tennessee Titans. The only problem is that Hopkins is coming back from a torn MCL. However, the wide receiver is still confident in his ability to play in Week 1. He didn’t have to undergo surgery for the injury and is […]

Tight end Travis Kelce has become an irreplaceable staple in the Kansas City Chiefs offense for over a decade. But when Kelce is off the field, the Chiefs want to ensure that have strong options to replace him with. Which is why Kansas City signed Noah Gray to a three-year contract extension, via Adam Schefter […]

With their NL East leading 83-56 record, the Philadelphia Phillies are well on their way to clinching a playoff spot. Before they embark on their postseason run, the Phillies wanted to get a closer look at one of their more intriguing prospects. Philadelphia is calling up right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson to start against the Marlins […]

The Washington Commanders are preparing to officially enter the Jayden Daniels era. But as they welcome a new quarterback, the Commanders need to ensure they have strong protection in front of him. To do so, Washington has signed guard Sam Cosmi to a four-year contract extension, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. While the […]

With their 67-73 record, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves far off from playoff contention. But when the 2025 season rolls around, the Blue Jays are poised to be eyeing a postseason spot once more. Outside out just a natural want to succeed, Toronto’s current roster construction points to at least one more season of […]

The New York Yankees fell to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday as Clay Holmes allowed four earned runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. While Holmes blowing a save has been nothing new to Yankees fans, Jazz Chisholm Jr. is encouraging New York to stay positive. The Rangers’ four runs all came on one […]

With Bo Nix under center, the Denver Broncos are preparing to turn a new leaf in Sean Payton’s second year at the helm. However, the Broncos haven’t forgotten about the defensive side of the ball. Denver has signed cornerback Patrick Surtain II to a four-year, $96 million contract extension, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. It […]

The Houston Texans hit a home run in the 2023 NFL Draft, landing their franchise quarterback in CJ Stroud. However, if Stroud were ever to get injured, the Texans want to ensure they have a proper backup plan in place. Which is why Houston signed Davis Mills to a one-year contract extension worth $5 million […]

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to deploy their new-look offense, wide receiver Jordan Addison seemed in danger of missing Week 1. However, Addison’s practice return should allow Vikings fans to breathe a sigh of relief. The wide receiver was on the field on Monday taking part in pre-practice warmups, via Alec Lewis of The Athletic. […]

North Carolina football opened their season with a narrow win over Minnesota on Thursday. But after the game, head coach Mack Brown’s excitement almost cost Minnesota’s PJ Fleck a nasty head bruise. The Tar Heels came away with a 19-17 victory. As both coaches embraced, Brown nearly caught Fleck with a headbutt, via Fox College […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, Russell Wilson will be under center for the away team. But that doesn’t mean Mike Tomlin doesn’t have some tricks up his sleeve when it comes to backup quarterback Justin Fields. Fields is known for his athleticism and playmaking ability. While it didn’t […]

After an intense battle with Justin Fields, the Pittsburgh Steelers named Russell Wilson their starting quarterback on Wednesday. Now that the decision has officially been made, Wilson is ready to lock in and focus on leading the Steelers to success. Pittsburgh marks the third franchise Wilson will play for in his NFL career. Ahead of […]

The Chicago Bears have rebuilt their entire offense for Caleb Williams’ long awaited arrival. One of the many weapons the Bears added was rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze. Selected No. 9 in the 2024 NFL Draft, Odunze is coming to Chicago with plenty of expectations. Some even believe Odunze will be hailed as the Bears […]

The New England Patriots’ ongoing quarterback battle between Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett has been one of the biggest talking points during training camp. But after months of waiting, head coach Jerod Mayo has made his selection. However, he hasn’t revealed exactly who it is yet. Mayo plans to talk to his team on Thursday […]

The Washington Commanders have already named rookie Jayden Daniels their starting quarterback entering Week 1 of the regular season. But if Daniels were to ever get injured, the Commanders want to ensure they have ample backup options in place. Washington has signed Sam Hartman to their practice squad, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

With Kirk Cousins now a member of the Atlanta Falcons, much has been made about who will replace him as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback. But their quarterback selection won’t matter if he can’t stay upright in the pocket. That task will be much harder for Minnesota after Dalton Risner was placed on injured reserve, via […]

As fantasy baseball playoffs near, finding the right playoffs off of the waiver wire has become even more important. The perfect addition right before postseason play could be the difference in winning your league championship. By now, the contenders and pretenders have been figured out. Because of that, teams outside of playoff contention are starting […]

Due to an impending roster crunch, the Los Angeles Dodgers were forced to designate Jason Heyward for assignment. But while Heyward is no longer in town, the Dodgers will soon see the return of Chris Taylor. Los Angeles has officially activated Chris Taylor off of the injured list, the team announced. That move was what […]

The Denver Broncos caught the eye of many when they selected Bo Nix in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, Nix has proven the doubters wrong and is now poised for a major role with the Broncos. Head coach Sean Payton has named Nix the team’s starting quarterback heading into Week 1, […]

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes have been embroiled in a hotly contested National League Rookie of the Year battle. But with Merrill’s torrid stretch at the plate, he has gained the high ground. Merrill is now the favorite (-120) to win Rookie of the Year, via FanDuel Sportsbook. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners were tied at three heading into the bottom of eighth inning. That was until Jason Heyward stepped up to the plate. His three-run home run ended up being the difference maker as the Dodgers came away with a 6-3 victory. Alongside earning a win, Roberts called Heyward’s homerun […]

After their stunning letdown at the end of the 2023 campaign, the Philadelphia Eagles are expecting major strides from their entire roster 2024. However, the Eagles have already seen enough from one former standout tight end. Philadelphia has released CJ Uzomah, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The tight end came to the Eagles […]

Stephen Vogt and the Cleveland Guardians took down the New York Yankees in the longest game played on the 2024 schedule. Vogt gave credit to both teams for outlasting the barnburner, but was more impressed to see his Guardians come out on top. Cleveland won 9-5 in a game that went 12 innings. Vogt felt […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was forced to leave the team’s preseason matchup against the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury. While on the surface it looks like a devastating injury, Mike Tomlin is staying optimistic. Warren was originally expected to be out multiple weeks with the injury. Tomlin admits that he likely won’t […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have already named Gardner Minshew their starting quarterback heading into Week 1. The next step will be ensuring Minshew stays upright in the pocket. But that will be much easier for Las Vegas with the return of left tackle Kolton Miller. He passed his physical on Tuesday has officially been activated […]

The Buffalo Bills are looking to get over the hump in 2024 after years of playoff disappointment. However, things might be more difficult for the Bills with their mounting injury list. Quarterback Mitch Trubisky (knee), wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scanting (neck) and tight end Quintin Morris (shoulder) are now out multiple weeks, head coach Sean McDermott […]

With the Colorado Rockies nowhere close to the playoffs, the team decided they wanted a closer look at their potential future. But to do so, the Rockies had to release a former All-Star catcher. Elias Diaz has been placed on outright release waivers, via Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. Colorado is expected to recall fellow […]

After a slow start to the season, the Houston Astros have rallied back and now lead the AL West with their 65-55 record. As the Astros look to retain their playoff positioning, Houston has turned to one of their most powerful prospects. Shay Whitcomb is getting called up to the major leagues, via Ari Alexander […]

Heading into the MLB trade deadline, Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet was arguably the most coveted target on the market. However, the White Sox decided to rebuff all trade offers and hold onto Crochet. It wasn’t without prodding however, as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies were hot on Crochet’s tail. The only […]

After undergoing season-ending knee surgery, Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has found himself with much more time on his hands. Spending time with his son during the off period, Trout just helped unlock a new core memory. Father and son were opening a new box of Bowman Chrome baseball cards. Both were trying to […]

Fourteen games back of a Wild Card spot with their 52-69 record, the Los Angeles Angels don’t have much hope of advancing to the playoffs. Still, the Angels are shaking up their roster in an effort to end the year as strong as possible. Los Angeles has designated outfielder Willie Calhoun for assignment, via Alden […]

With their 63-55 record, the Boston Red Sox are only one game out of a Wild Card spot. If the Red Sox want to earn their spot in the postseason, having Tyler O’Neill’s bat back in the lineup would certainly provide a boost. O’Neill spent four days in the hospital with a leg infection. He […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a big upgrade to their offense when they signed wide receiver Marquise Brown. However, a shoulder injury has now sidelined Brown for the foreseeable future. With the man they called Hollywood down, Kansas City has turned to Justin Watson in his place. Watson has received many of the reps Brown […]

In an effort to bolster their offense around Bryce Young, the Carolina Panthers landed Diontae Johnson in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But for Johnson to truly make an impact on the Panthers, he needs to be on the field. The wide receiver is battling through a mild groin strain and is considered day-to-day, […]

The Chicago White Sox have been abysmal in 2o24 and are on the brink of playoff elimination. Even Luis Robert Jr. is struggling to say something positive about the White Sox. At 29-92, Chicago has far and away the worst record in all of baseball. They sit a ridiculous 42.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians […]

With their 61-58 record, the New York Mets are two games back of the final Wild Card spot. As the Mets try to sneak into the playoffs, New York’s pitching staff may soon receive some massive reinforcements. Christian Scott began a throwing program, making 35 throws at 75 feet on Tuesday. That came after Scott […]