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Week 2 offered new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson his first opportunity to face his former team in the Detroit Lions. As expected, he didn’t get a hero’s welcome. For starters, the Bears were handed an embarrassing 52-21 loss. It was the first time since 2014 that Chicago allowed 50+ points in a game. […]

Head coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears wanted to make a statement in their Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions. But that couldn’t be further from what actually happened on the gridiron. The Lions came away with a 52-21 victory. They turned a 28-14 halftime lead into a 38-14 advantage after the third […]

The New England Patriots earned their first win under head coach Mike Vrabel in Week 2. However, Vrabel wasn’t fully pleased with the Patriots’ performance. New England defeated the Miami Dolphins 33-27 after some wild fourth quarter circumstances. Both the Patriots and Dolphins returned a kick for a touchdown. With New England’s coming second, and […]

The Cincinnati Bengals got hit hard by injuries in their Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, namely seeing quarterback Joe Burrow forced to leave the game. If that wasn’t bad enough, Cincinnati’s first-round pick Shemar Stewart also picked up a concerning injury. The defensive end suffered a right ankle injury and was ruled out […]

After three years as offensive coordinator and seven years in the organization overall, Ben Johnson decided to leave the Detroit Lions to be the Chicago Bears head coach. While it’s hard to blame him taking a promotion, the Lions are making him regret his decision in Week 2. With less than eight minutes left to […]

The Chicago Bears were without cornerback Jaylon Johnson in their season opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He was able to make his return in Week 2, but not for long. Johnson suffered a groin injury and is now questionable to return, the team announced. It’s the same injury that delayed his season debut, meaning […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to stay undefeated when they clash with the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. But before the final whistle before halftime sounds, the Steelers are already down three key defenders. Defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk has suffered an ankle injury and will not return to the game. Furthermore, linebacker Alex Highsmith is […]

With the New York Mets losing on Saturday, the Milwaukee Brewers have become the first team in MLB to clinch their spot in the playoffs. The Brewers will take the help, but they crafted their path to the postseason all on their own. After a slow start, Milwaukee has climbed back in tremendous fashion and […]

Tom Brady hasn’t thrown a pass in the NFL since his retirement after the 2022 season. However, while he may not be an active player any more, Brady hasn’t lost one skill that made him one of the best quarterbacks in league history. Throughout his NFL career, Brady targeted tight end Rob Gronkowski all over […]

With their 84-62 record, the Toronto Blue Jays hold a three-game lead over the competition in the AL East race. However, they are facing mounting pressure from both the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The Blue Jays must be on top of their game to actually take home the division crown. Throughout the […]

With their 74-72 record, the Kansas City Royals sit three games behind the Seattle Mariners for the third American League Wild Card spot. Seeing as two teams are ahead of Kansas City in the race, it’ll be an even more difficult mountain to climb for the Royals to make the postseason. The franchise isn’t going […]

The Toronto Blue Jays signed slugger Anthony Santander to a $92.5 million contract to give their lineup some extra firepower. However, injuries have taken a major toll on Santander’s debut in Toronto. Now, the outfielder is set to begin a rehab assignment at the Triple-A level on Thursday, via Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. He is […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers seem to have found a premier offensive weapon in rookie Emeka Egbuka. However, when fellow wide receiver Chris Godwin makes his return to the gridiron, the Buccaneers’ offense will only be more dynamic. Godwin took a giant step towards making that return, as he is expected get in a limited practice […]

After a high-scoring shootout, quarterback Aaron Rodgers managed to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 34-32 victory over the New York Jets in his team debut. But what impressed Pittsburgh the most weren’t the gaudy numbers next to Rodgers’ name in the box score. Overall, the quarterback completed 22-of-30 passes for 244 yards and four […]

Quarterback Cam Ward’s NFL debut with the Tennessee Titans ended in a 20-12 loss to the Denver Broncos. Looking solely at the box score, Ward didn’t light the league on fire to begin his NFL tenure. Overall, he completed 12-of-28 passes for 112 scoreless yards. Ward wasn’t able to gain any yards in the run […]

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyler Stowers was in the midst of a breakout season before a left oblique injury put him on the shelf. While he was able to advance to a rehab assignment, an unfortunate setback has now halted Stowers’ return in its tracks. The Marlins pulled the outfielder off of his assignment after suffering […]

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions will be looking to get back on track when they face off in Week 2 of the regular season. The winner will silence all detractors, at least for a week, while the loser will be falling behind in what should be a heated NFC North race. The Week 2 […]

The New York Mets were expecting the world of Juan Soto when they signed him to a 15-year, $765 million contract. In year one, Soto has delivered as promised. Soto did get off to a slow start, which may have concerned some based on the price tag. However, Soto has managed to turn things around […]

With their 78-66 record, the Houston Astros hold a two-game lead over the field in the AL West. As the enter the home stretch of the regular season, the Astros will now receive a crucial boost to their pitching corps. Houston has recalled right-handed pitcher JP France from Triple-A, via Matt Kawahara of the Houston […]

With their 73-71 record, the Kansas City Royals are only three game out of the final American League Wild Card spot. And now, a crucial member of the lineup is set to make his return to the diamond. The Royals have activated Jonathan India from the injured list, the team announced. In turn, Michael Wacha […]

The San Francisco 49ers snuck away with a 17-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. However, the franchise also got hit with a rash of worrying injuries. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings was one of the players bit by the injury bug, as he was forced to leave the game with a shoulder injury and never returned. […]

As the Miami Marlins search for more firepower in their lineup, they seem to have found a pretty significant source in outfielder Kyler Stowers. However, injuries have held the All-Star from finishing his impressive 2025 campaign strong. Stowers was placed on the injured list with a left oblique strain in mid-August. He was able to […]

At 66-79, the Athletics still have a ways to go before making their way into the playoffs. However, the 2025 season has cast a bright light on the A’s future. Numerous top prospects have now become staples in the lineup. Chiefly amongst the bunch is first baseman Nick Kurtz. He has taken the league by […]

Following his stint as New York Jets head coach and a year as a consultant with the Green Bay Packers , Robert Saleh returned to the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator. For star defensive end Nick Bosa, Saleh is the perfect choice for the position. In his first game back with the franchise, […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to finish out their regular season strong before going on what they hope is a lengthy playoff run. However, Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals was an utter disaster for the North Siders. Chicago entered the ninth inning holding a 3-1 lead. Danny Palencia was called on for the save. […]

In search of a long-term contract resolution, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders earlier in the offseason. But with his request not being granted, Meyers is poised to command a major role in Las Vegas’ offense throughout the 2025 campaign. That was certainly true in Week 1. Meyers led […]

The Atlanta Falcons were in a winning position to close out their Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But when kicker Younghoe Koo’s 44-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right, all hope was lost. The Falcons fell 23-20, dropped a crucial NFC South clash. For quarterback Michael Penix, it was an opportunity to […]

The New England Patriots came up just short in Mike Vrabel’s head coaching debut with the team, falling 20-13 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Vrabel kept it blunt while discussing the team’s loss. The Patriots looked solid in the first half, holding a 10-7 lead at the break. However, they were held scoreless until a […]

The Indianapolis Colts opened their season with a dominant 33-8 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Leading the way was quarterback Daniel Jones, who proved why he was a first-round pick in his Colts debut. Jones completed 22-of-29 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown. He also ran seven times for 26 yards and another two […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers opened their season with a 34-32 victory over the New York Jets. In his debut with the team, Rodgers showed he still has plenty of gas left in the tank. The quarterback completed 22-of-30 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns. Rodgers helped counter every punch the Jets threw. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets are embroiled in a hotly contested Week 1 matchup. But as the Steelers look to earn a victory, one of their top cornerbacks suffered a concerning injury. Joey Porter Jr was forced to head into the blue medical tent with an undisclosed injury, via Nick Farabuagh of Penn […]

The Miami Dolphins find themselves with a 20-0 halftime deficit against the Indianapolis Colts in their Week 1 matchup. It didn’t take long for wide receiver Tyreek Hill to show how he is really feeling about the whole situation. The Dolphins have struggled to move the ball forward, while the Colts are basking in Daniel […]

When MLB free agency rolls around, Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez will be one of the most coveted players on the market. However, there are questions about how Valdez’s recent actions could impact his future. The Astros star was embroiled in controversy after allegedly purposedly throwing at his catcher Cesar Salazar. Valdez was adamant that […]

The New York Jets are playing their first game of the Aaron Glenn era on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But as the Jets do so, they’re without one of their veteran wide receivers. New York made Allen Lazard a healthy scratch for its Week 1 matchup against Pittsburgh, the team announced. He missed time […]

With their 81-59 record, the Toronto Blue Jays are holding onto a three-game lead in the AL East. As they look to continue that success into the postseason, the Blue Jays will now have another impressive arm in their bullpen. Toronto is calling up right-hander Braydon Fisher on Friday, via Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. In […]

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to make an early NFC South statement when they take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. When Mayfield looks downfield to pass, he’ll officially have one of his most crucial targets available. Tight end Cade Otton suffered a groin injury in late August and was […]

The Cleveland Guardians season have had a tumultuous season, lowlighted by a pair of their players being suspended for gambling allegations. But before the Guardians even played their first game, one of their outfielders was living in his own world of chaos. While he has coming off of a down year, Nolan Jones thought he’d […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to secure their fifth-straight NFC South title in 2025. Having a healthy Vita Vea in the middle of their offensive line will only get them closer to their goal. But the Buccaneers were forced to hold their breath when Vea suffered a foot injury. He missed two straight days […]

Trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by three games in the AL East, the New York Yankees are entering a crucial three-game series on Thursday. Before first pitch of the opening matchup, the Yankees have received some extra reinforcements. Outfielder Austin Slater has been reinstated from the injured list, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. In turn, […]