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As Juan Soto looks for his next team in free agency, the Boston Red Sox have been deemed a serious suitor. Amongst the Red Sox’s selling points is the influence of franchise legend David Ortiz. Big Papi is recruiting Soto hard and Boston’s overall pitch to the slugger has made an impact. In turn, the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ disastrous 2024 season continued with a loss to the Houston Texans in Week 13. Off the field, the Jaguars saw one of their key coaches decide to leave their impending rebuild. Running backs coach Jerry Mack is set to become the next head coach at Kennesaw State. The Owls have been searching […]

While the Detroit Lions earned a Thanksgiving win over the Chicago Bears, they came away with a few injuries on the defensive side of the ball. On Friday, the Lions tried to plug some of their newfound holes. Los Angeles signed defensive lineman Jonah Williams off of the Los Angeles Rams practice squad, via Tom […]

After spending the first six years of his NFL career with the New York Giants, quarterback Daniel Jones is preparing to enter uncharted waters. However, there is a clear reason he decided to take his talents to the Minnesota Vikings. With Sam Darnold playing the way he is, Jones knows he won’t see immediately playing […]

The Dallas Cowboys may have earned a win over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving, but they’re still a ways away from being contenders. Still, if the Cowboys want to end their season on a win streak, adding one of their best defensive players back into the fold would certainly help. Jerry Jones said Dallas […]

After yet another embarrassing loss, the Chicago Bears decided to fire head coach Matt Eberflus. That decision made his earlier confidence look quite silly in hindsight. Eberflus gave a press conference on Friday morning, expressing confidence that he would be the Bears head coach entering Week 13, via Marquee Bears. It’s almost like he didn’t […]

If the Buffalo Bills can defeat the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13, they will officially be crowned the AFC East champions. However, punching their ticket to the playoffs will be much more difficult a key tight end of the field. The Bills have ruled out Dalton Kincaid for their Sunday Night matchup against the […]

The Chicago Bears are struggling to keep pace with the Detroit Lions in their Thanksgiving matchup. But if Caleb Williams were to suffer a serious injury, the Bears would be in even more trouble. Chicago’s worst nightmare almost came true when Williams entered the injury tent. Trying to get out of bounds, the quarterback’s legs […]

After jumping out to a Rookie of the Year type campaign, Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders have cooled off over their last three contests. However, Daniels isn’t hitting the panic button just yet. While he may already look like a superstar, Daniels is still getting acclimated to the NFL and its schedule. He admits […]

Sam Darnold has rightfully earned his place atop the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback totem pole. Still, as the team evaluates the present and future of the position, the Vikings signed Daniel Jones to their practice squad. Jones will be learning under Darnold as he tries to revamp his NFL career. In turn, Darnold is excited for […]

Between Blake Snell signing a massive deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and all rumors surrounding Juan Soto’s future, MLB’s hot stove is finally heating up. While not as big of a name as Snell or Soto, one intriguing free agent has seen rampant interest around the league. Ty France has garnered interest from 10+ […]

Nate Oats and Alabama basketball eked out a 95-90 victory over Rutgers on Wednesday. However, Oats admits it wasn’t the cleanest performance from the Crimson Tide. The win ultimately moved Alabama to 6-1 on the season. And while Rutgers is currently unranked, it is still a strong win on the Tide’s resume. But if Alabama […]

As the Minnesota Vikings look to make a playoff push, the team brought in Daniel Jones for some extra quarterback depth. Head coach Kevin O’Connell explained the signing and what Jones adds to the roster. Overall, his addition will give Minnesota other choice at QB when they consider their short, and long-term options. Furthermore, O’Connell […]

The Detroit Lions have been on a tear in 2024, earning their ninth-straight win against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12. However, the Lions didn’t come away from their victory unscathed. Star returner Kalif Raymond picked up a foot injury and has now been placed on injured reserve. However, if he isn’t back by the […]

Following their crushing loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears are now on a five game losing streak. And still, firing head coach Matt Eberflus isn’t necessarily a given. The Bears still haven’t made a decision on firing Eberflus, via Dan Graziano of ESPN. He cited Chicago being in a similar situation in 2024, […]

While Garrett Crochet has dominated trade conversation, he isn’t the only candidate to be traded by the Chicago White Sox. In fact, the White Sox are eager to try and find a trade partner for Luis Robert. The slugger has been impressive when he is on the field. However, that has also been his biggest […]

While some teams around the NFL are crafting their playoff pushes, others are beginning to look for their next head coach. For the franchises starting the offseason early, any team looking for a new head coach is set to have serious competition. Anywhere from seven to 10 teams could be searching for a new head […]

The Los Angeles Chargers saw JK Dobbins leave in the first half of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. His latest injury update confirmed the Chargers’ biggest fears. Dobbins suffered a knee sprain and is now set to miss time, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. He has already been ruled […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been absolutely decimated by injuries in 2024, with quarterback Brock Purdy being the latest to go down. But when Purdy does make his return to the field, the offensive line in front of him won’t be at full capacity. Guard Jon Feliciano’s knee hasn’t responded how San Francisco had hoped. […]

The Dallas Cowboys will be looking to pick up their second-straight win when the face the New York Giants on Thanksgiving. However, that would become more difficult if quarterback Cooper Rush was injured. Rush was limited on Monday due to his knee injury, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. He was among 16 players […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up for a crucial matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Ahead of their clash, the Chargers shook up their roster. Los Angeles signed cornerback Eli Apple to the active roster while elevating safety Tony Jefferson and outside linebacker Caleb Murphy from the practice squad. Cornerback Deane […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pouring it on the New York Giants during during their Week 23 clash. In the process, the Buccaneers have shown off their newfound rushing attack. Tampa Bay became the first team in 2024 to see four different players score a rushing touchdown in a single game, via Jordan Schultz of […]

With the Athletics moving to a minor league ballpark in Sacramento, and with the overall state of the franchise, it’s unlikely the team will sign many high-profile free agents. The A’s plan to add through trades may not be very fruitful either. In terms of major league talent, the Athletics’ best trade candidates are Brent […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to further stake their claim of the AFC North when they take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 12’s Thursday Night Football matchup. But when the Steelers take the field, their defense won’t be at full capacity. Linebacker Alex Highsmith has been ruled out with his ankle injury, via Mike […]

Carrying a 3-7 record and with Dak Prescott out for the season, the Dallas Cowboys are playing for pride entering Week 12. At the least the Cowboys will have a silver lining in the wide receiver department. Dallas designated Cooks to return to practice on Wednesday, via team reporter Patrik Walker. He was joined by […]

Sitting at 4-6, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers must defeat the New York Giants in Week 12 to keep their playoff hopes alive. But having Mike Evans back on the field should give the Buccaneers a jolt of confidence. Evans returned to practice on Wednesday, via Pewter Report. After being out since Week 7 with a […]

The New England Patriots have found their quarterback in Drake Maye. As they prepare for the offseason, their next step is building their roster around him. When the Patriots craft their free agency plan, the focus will be on offensive line and wide receivers, via Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. New England still […]

After firing head coach Robert Saleh, the New York Jets decided to clean house and relieve Joe Douglas of his general manager duties. While Bill Belichick would be a flashy hire to help turn the Jets around, that plan doesn’t appear to be in New York’s cards. If Aaron Rodgers was locked in as the […]

After entering the NFL with plenty of question marks, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has managed to silence all the doubters. While he excels on the offensive side of the ball, one Broncos defender has been gushing about Nix’s play. Star linebacker Nik Bonitto has seen Denver come together under Nix. Alongside his plays […]

The New York Yankees may have come up short in the World Series. However, they’re sure to have a bright future with the amount of young talent already on the roster. Pitcher Luis Gil has been named the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year. He earned 15 first-place votes compared to 13 for Orioles’ […]

Coming off of their run to the NLCS, the New York Mets are looking to re-tool their roster for an even deeper 2025 run. While it may not be the most eye-catching signing, the Mets have taken another crack at building out their bullpen. New York has signed right-hander Justin Hagenman to a one-year major […]

The Chicago Bears suffered another embarrassing loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers in Week 11. And safety Jaquan Brisker was unable to contribute on the field due to his ongoing concussion problems. Brisker is trending towards missing the rest of the year with his concussion. If the Bears continue losing, Chicago might […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars hit a brand new low against the Detroit Lions in Week 11, falling 52-6 to the Detroit Lions. After the game, head coach Doug Pederson was bombarded with questions about his immediate future. Pederson answered them, but he knows he doesn’t have a final say on his ultimate fate, via Tom Pelissero […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars entered their Week 11 matchup with the Detroit Lions having little playoff hope at 2-8. With how the Jaguars have played, Doug Pederson may be out of a job come Monday. Jacksonville went into halftime trailing Detroit 28-6. Right after the halftime break, the Lions extended their lead to 35-6 with a […]

Rutgers basketball fans have been patiently waiting for the debut of top recruit Ace Bailey. That wait will end when Rutgers takes on Monmouth. Bailey has officially been cleared and will be making his debut on Friday, the team announced. He had been battling through a hip injury. With the college basketball season fully underway, […]

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd has had a rookie season marred by injury. Heading into Week 11, Lloyd has suffered another worrying setback. The running back is dealing with appendicitis and missed Friday’s practice, via team reporter Wes Hodkiewicz. Head coach Matt LaFleur will have a further update once Lloyd undergoes treatment. “Unfortunately, […]

At this point in their 2-7 season, the Cleveland Browns are more focused on future development rather than competing for a playoff spot. However, that becomes much harder without one of their better young players on the field. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has ruled out defensive tackle Mike Hall for Week 11, via Browns play-by-play […]

While the 3-7 New York Jets find themselves far off from playoff contention, Davante Adams will still be the team’s best offensive playmaker for the rest of the season. That is of course if he is on the field. Adams returned to practice on Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday’s sessions, via Ryan Dunleavy of […]

Battling through a knee injury, star Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf hasn’t played since Week 7. But as the Seahawks prepare for their Week 11 clash against the San Francisco 49ers, Metcalf is inching closer to a return. Seattle plans to ease Metcalf back into practice leading up to the matchup, via Jeremy Fowler […]