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With the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts are widely expected to take their quarterback of the future. However, if both Will Levis and Anthony Richardson are available, the Colts have an interesting NFL Draft strategy in mind. Indianapolis has Levis over Richardson on their draft board, via ESPN’s […]

By signing Odell Beckham Jr., the Baltimore Ravens made a major commitment to improving their wide receiver room. However, before signing Beckham Jr., the Ravens sought a trade with the Denver Broncos for Courtland Sutton. Before OBJ signed, there even appeared to be a deal in place between the Ravens and Broncos for Sutton, per […]

The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins are two AL teams with major playoff aspirations. While it’s still early in the season, the Twins showed the Yankees, and the entire league why they’re a team to be feared. Minnesota scored nine runs in the first inning against the Yankees. That marked a new Twins’ record […]

Only the most heralded prospects are invited to attend the NFL Draft. With Alabama’s Bryce Young and Ohio State’s CJ Stroud highlighting the list, the 2023 NFL Draft invitees have been confirmed. Young and Stroud are amongst 17 players that will be attending the NFL Draft, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Alabama and Ohio State tied […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is set to join the Baltimore Ravens after signing a massive one-year, $15 million contract. But before he takes the field with the Ravens, Beckham Jr. hilariously roasted his new AFC North rival Cleveland Browns. Beckham Jr. is coming to Baltimore after last playing with the Los Angeles Rams. The wide receiver […]

Brandon Lowe and the Tampa Bay Rays made major MLB history with their 13th straight win to start the season. The only thing more epic than the Rays’ record was how Lowe reacted. With their 13-0 start, the Rays have tied the 1982 Atlanta Braves and 1987 Milwaukee Brewers for most win to open a […]

After Tom Brady decided to call it a career, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers turned to Baker Mayfield as their new starting quarterback. However, with the 2023 NFL Draft nearing, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht is open to bringing in some new competition for Mayfield. Licht didn’t rule out taking a quarterback in the 2023 NFL […]

The Dallas Cowboys made a major addition to their wide receiver room when they traded for Brandin Cooks. Dallas obviously still has CeeDee Lamb on the roster. However, as the Cowboys look towards the upcoming season, Mike McCarthy is expecting big things from Michael Gallup of all receivers. McCarthy told Gallup that he will be […]

Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders seem more than content to open the season with Sam Howell as their starting quarterback. However, if an interesting NFL Draft opportunity arises, it may be too good for the Commanders to pass up on. The Commanders are interested in Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, via ESPN’s John Keim. If Hooker […]

The New England Patriots came into the offseason knowing they needed to make drastic changes on offense. They brought in a new offensive coordinator in Bill O’Brien and a new tight end in Mike Gesicki. As both have now had time to settle in with the Patriots, New England and O’Brien’s plan for Gesicki has […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been in a war of words with Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie. While Dinwiddie looked to deliver a K.O. blow, Kuzma took things to the next level. Both sides have been arguing about each other’s skill and dedication to the game of basketball. When Kuzma caught wind of Dinwiddie’s […]

The New York Jets missed out on landing Odell Beckham Jr. as the wide receiver signed with the Baltimore Ravens. However, the Jets are considering a major DeAndre Hopkins move as they look to max out their offense. New York has conditional interest in trading for Hopkins, via Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. With the […]

After five years with the New York Giants, Saquon Barkley has reached an impasse with the only NFL franchise he has ever known. With neither Barkley nor the Giants willing to budge, the running back’s future in New York is beginning to look bleaker. The Giants currently don’t have much interest in signing Barkley to […]

Joey Gallo’s impressive debut with the Minnesota Twins was halted due to an unfortunate injury. As Minnesota looks to replace Gallo’s production, the Twins have turned to one of the best prospects in their farm system. The Twins have recalled infielder Edouard Julien, the team announced. He is making his MLB debut on Wednesday against […]

The New York Jets and Green Bay Packers are still hung up in their trade talks surrounding Aaron Rodgers. Both the Packers and Jets are now prepared to wait a little longer for a Rodgers resolution. It doesn’t seem likely that a Rodgers trade will take place before the NFL Draft, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. […]

The Miami Heat lost their first play-in tournament matchup to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. But when it comes to Young and the Heat, Miami believes that if you can’t beat em’, join em’. Miami is the favorite to be Young’s next team if he is traded from the Hawks, via sportsbetting.ag. The Heat’s […]

Originally, the Las Vegas Raiders didn’t seem all that interested in selecting Georgia’s Jalen Carter in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, as the NFL Draft draws closer, the Raiders have now had a change of heart when it comes to Carter. Las Vegas is hosting Carter for a visit on Wednesday, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. […]

Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees have gotten off to an impressive 7-4 start to the season. While Cole is performing the best he can on the mound, he recognizes that the Yankees have had a secret weapon spearheading their early season success. Franchy Cordero has appeared in six games for New York thus […]

Holding the No.1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers have a major decision to make. With the Panthers in need of a starting quarterback, Alabama’s Bryce Young is starting to get more hype around Carolina. There’s a ‘growing buzz‘ surrounding Young and the Panthers, via Joseph Person of The Athletic. It’s […]

When NFL Draft season rolls around, hot takes will flow aplenty. The 2023 NFL Draft is no different. This time, Chris Simms dropped an eye-dropping take on Alabama star Will Anderson. Anderson was ranked fifth in Simms’ top five edge rushers in the 2023 class. He stood below Tyree Wilson, Lukas Van Ness, Nolan Smith […]

Kliff Kingsbury spent his entire career at the college level before becoming the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. After his stint with the Cardinals flamed out, Kingsbury will be returning to the college level with USC. USC has hired Kingsbury as a Senior Offensive Analyst, via Bruce Feldman of The Athletic.  Now with the […]

The Texas Rangers made major changes to their pitching rotation this offseason, with Andrew Heaney being one of the key acquisitions. While this is Heaney’s first year on the Rangers, he has already broken one of Nolan Ryan’s records. In the Rangers’ Monday contest against the Kansas City Royals, Heaney struck out nine straight batters […]

Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers are poised to begin a series with their NL West rival San Francisco Giants. While it’ll be an away game for the Dodgers, Freeman will feel right at home. Freeman has reached base safely in 30 consecutive games at Oracle Park, via Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. He […]

Seiya Suzuki has been unable to begin his second act with the Chicago Cubs. But in a best best case scenario, manager David Ross thinks that Suzuki’s show time could be coming sooner than expected. The Cubs begin a West Coast road trip against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics on Friday. Ross is […]

Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill has taken notice of Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Baltimore Ravens. While the Dolphins and Ravens will both be battling for a playoff spot, Hill had no problem giving OBJ and the Ravens some props. Baltimore signed Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $18 million. […]

The Houston Astros sign stealing scandal is one of the more noteworthy and dubious schemes in MLB history. More information has been revealed about the Astros‘ plot, from someone who saw Houston’s actions first-hand. Evan Gattis was a member of the Astros in 2017, when they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. […]

In the midst of their Lamar Jackson saga, the Baltimore Ravens went out and signed Odell Beckham Jr. While it seemed like Jackson was on bad terms with the Ravens, the quarterback actually played a major role in getting Beckham Jr. to Baltimore. Jackson recruited Beckham Jr. to the Ravens, via Ian Rapoport of the […]

As the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba is considered to be one of, if not the, best wide receiver in the class. With Smith-Njigba projected to go in the first-round of the NFL Draft, many teams around the league have set their sights on the former Ohio State star. The Dallas Cowboys, […]

Entering Week 3 of the 2023 MLB season, teams around the league are beginning to figure out what their rosters will look like. For fantasy baseball players, those roster decisions can provide insight on players to look out for. While it’s still early, a handful of teams have already dealt with some devastating injuries. For […]

After undergoing a brutal 17-65 season, the Detroit Pistons have decided to move on from Dwane Casey as head coach, via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Casey will now move into a role in the Pistons’ front office. In his five years as Detroit’s head coach, Casey held a record of just 121-263. The Pistons will now […]

The MLB’s new pitch clock rules have led to an entirely different viewing experience for fans, and the Milwaukee Brewers have taken notice. As the MLB changed their policy, the Brewers have changed a policy of their own. The Brewers will now allow alcohol to be sold until the end of the eighth inning, via […]

After 15 years as a player and another 11 as an executive, John Elway is stepping away from the Denver Broncos and the NFL as a whole. As he leaves the Broncos, Elway has big dreams for his post-NFL future. Elway has spent the majority of his life in the NFL. Now 62-years-old, the legendary […]

While Adam Wainwright is entering his final season with the St. Louis Cardinals, he has yet to pitch for the team in 2023. However, Wainwright seems to have taken the next step in his return and could soon get his proper send off with the Cardinals. Wainwright threw a 33-pitch bullpen session on Saturday, via […]

Currently a free agent, the Cleveland Browns have shown no interest in bringing Kareem Hunt back. His 2022 trade request is likely playing a factor in Cleveland’s non-interest. However, the Browns are more worried about Hunt’s running ability than his contract status. The Browns believe that Hunt has lost some speed, via Terry Pluto of […]

Even without Tyler Glasnow, the Tampa Bay Rays are off to an 8-0 start to the season. With Glasnow ramping up his injury rehab, the Rays are poised to get much, much scarier in the coming months. Glasnow has been long tossing beyond 120 feet. Furthermore, he is expecting to throw a bullpen session as […]

Breece Hall was off to an electric rookie season with the New York Jets before tearing his ACL. It has been a long journey back to the Jets for Hall, but head coach Robert Saleh is liking what he’s seeing in the running back’s recovery. Hall is expected to be ready for Week 1, via […]

The New York Knicks are on the precipice of reaching the NBA Playoffs for the second time in the last three seasons. While he won’t be able to compete in this year’s postseason, the Knicks have made an underrated free agent addition as they look towards a deep playoff run next season. The Knicks have […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten out to a so-so start to the season with their 5-4 record. As Dave Roberts looks to ignite a spark under the Dodgers, Los Angeles’ manager has come with a new plan at closer. Roberts didn’t necessarily name Evan Phillips the closer. However, Roberts said that Phillips would get […]

Joey Gallo has been on fire to start off his tenure with the Minnesota Twins. However, an unfortunate injury may put an immediate halt to any momentum Gallo had with the Twins. Gallo left the Twins’ contest against the Houston Astros on Friday. The team’s broadcast booth announced that Gallo was dealing with right side […]