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For 16 seasons, Mason Crosby served as the Green Bay Packers kicker. While Crosby remains available late into free agency, the kicker has ruled out running it back for Year 17 with the Packers. Crosby is currently working out and preparing for an opportunity in training camp. As he looks for his next opportunity, Crosby […]

When Shohei Ohtani first came to the MLB, the San Diego Padres were one of the early teams to show interest. While Ohtani has gone on to become a star with the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego hasn’t taken their eyes off of him. If given the opportunity, the Padres have even considered trading major […]

With Kyrie Irving signing a long-term contract, he’ll be playing alongside Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks for the foreseeable future. As Irving and Doncic look to rebound from last year’s disappointment, the Mavericks guards now seem to be seeing eye-to-eye. Last year, Doncic and Irving struggled with having to share ball-handling responsibilities. With Doncic […]

When Foster Moreau took a physical with the New Orleans Saints, doctors found Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. His NFL career went on the back burner as Moreau focused on his health. However, the Saints still offered Moreau a contract, which he expected. With his latest batch of good news, Moreau is fully ready to show New Orleans […]

For his work with the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick is oftentimes considered the greatest NFL head coach of all time. But Michael Vick doesn’t believe in that narrative. When he looks at NFL history, Vick considers a coach not named Belichick to be the GOAT. Instead, Vick chose current Kansas City Chiefs head coach […]

While the Boston Red Sox have a winning 43-42 record, they reside at the bottom of the AL East and sit 13 games back of the first place Tampa Bay Rays. Boston is going to try to turn things around in the second half. However, the Red Sox will be without a utility player with […]

By trading Aroldis Chapman to the Texas Rangers, the Kansas City Royals proved they’re open for business. But as the 2023 MLB trade deadline approaches, Chapman isn’t the only player the Royals plan on selling off. In fact, he isn’t even the only relief pitcher the Royals plan on trading. After their Chapman deal, Kansas […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the St. Louis Cardinals have been one of, if not the most disappointing team in all of baseball. As the Cardinals prepare for a major decision at the MLB trade deadline, St. Louis has already decided the fate of one of their outfielders. The Cardinals have designated Oscar Mercado for […]

After five years with the Dallas Cowboys, Kellen Moore decided to leave the franchise for the Los Angeles Chargers. But while Moore may no longer be working with Dak Prescott, Dallas’ former OC has plenty of admiration for the Cowboys quarterback. Beginning as the team’s quarterback coach and then working his way up to offensive […]

The Miami Marlins have been one of the MLB’s biggest surprises heading into the All-Star break. However, the Marlins will be down Jazz Chisholm as they look to finish the first half strong. Chisholm was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, via Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. While Chisholm’s injury […]

The Texas Rangers made a major move when they traded for former Kansas City Royals reliever Aroldis Chapman. Now officially in Texas, Chapman had an opportunity to prove exactly why the Rangers traded for him. Chapman made his debut in the Rangers‘ Sunday contest against the Houston Astros. He pitched a scoreless inning, striking out […]

The Houston Astros have been without Yordan Alvarez and his prodigious bat since early June. But as Alvarez ramps up his return to the Astros, Alvarez has been able to be more active in his rehab. Alvarez was able to take batting practice at 60 percent intensity on Sunday is hoping to ramp it up […]

After signing a six-year, $162 million contract this offseason, Carlos Rodon has been unable to make his debut for the New York Yankees. But just when the Yankees need him most, it looks like Rodon is ready to make his return to the mound. Rodon is in line to start July 7 against the Chicago […]

While Zion Williamson’s drama has highlighted the New Orleans Pelicans offseason, the team is focused on getting over their current playoff hump. As they look to build around Williamson, the Pelicans have brought in a player fresh off a run to the NBA Finals. New Orleans has signed former Miami Heat center Cody Zeller, via […]

The Chicago White Sox are having a season to forget in 2023. Michael Kopech has now been caught up in the White Sox misfortune and has been hit with a major speed bump. The White Sox have placed Kopech on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, via Chuck Garfien of NBC Sports Chicago. […]

With the All-Star break approaching, both MLB teams and fantasy baseball owners will have an opportunity to truly analyze their roster. Heading into the break, landing a player with potential off of the waiver wire is crucial. Teams around the league are still looking for their best combination. Whether it be prospect call ups or […]

Throwing a perfect game is arguably the most impressive and toughest feat in all of baseball. It has only happened 25 times in the entire course of MLB’s history. For a pitcher to record 27 straight outs, they need to be on top of their game. Most of the time, the guy throwing the perfect […]

Alabama football is gearing up for another run at a National Championship. However, Alabama will be one defensive lineman weaker after Jamil Burroughs’ latest decision. Burroughs has entered the transfer portal, via Tony Tsoukalas of Tide Illustrated. The defensive lineman’s decisions comes immediately after he got into an altercation with an Alabama staffer. Burroughs struck […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to keep pace in a competitive NL West as they trail the Arizona Diamondbacks for first place by two games. As the Dodgers look to regain their NL West throne, Los Angeles will be getting some impressive bullpen reinforcements. The Dodgers have activated Daniel Hudson from the 60-day injured […]

The Texas Rangers have been one of the biggest surprises of the MLB season and currently lead the NL West with their 49-32 record. As the Rangers look to retain their top spot, Texas has made a major bullpen move with the Kansas City Royals. The Rangers have acquired Aroldis Chapman in a trade with […]

After the Chicago Bears traded a second-round pick for him, Chase Claypool did not live up to expectations in his first year with the team. His fan approval rating hasn’t been too high heading into Year 2. However, Claypool has heard all the talk and is ready to prove why the haters are all talk. […]

Coming off of the 2023 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic are now heading towards free agency looking for players to help accelerate their rebuild. But before signing anyone new, the Magic made sure to take care of two of their own. Orlando has guaranteed Markelle Futz and Gary Harris’ contracts for the 2023-2024 season, via […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers enter NBA free agency, they’ll be looking to maximize their bench potential around stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In terms of what players the Lakers covet, one former NBA Draft lottery pick is atop the Lakers’ target list. The Lakers have shown interest in Cam Reddish, via Jake Fischer […]

Obi Toppin hasn’t necessarily lived up to expectations since the New York Knicks selected him with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. As the NBA offseason gets fully into swing, one team is already calling the Knicks about a potential Toppin trade. The Indiana Pacers have emerged as leading trade suitor for […]

Coming off of another postseason collapse, the Los Angeles Clippers are looking to make some changes this offseason. One of them could be a major trade for James Harden. But with or without Harden, the Clippers are considering trading a current member of the team’s core. Los Angeles has made Ivica Zubac available in trade […]

After joining the Miami Heat, Kevin Love went on a run all the way to the NBA Finals. As Love enters free agency, there is a long line of suitors looking to acquire the well-respected veteran. The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have both shown interest in signing Love, via Matt Moore of The […]

Baker Mayfield’s 2022 season ended with a five-game stint on the Los Angeles Rams. As Mayfield gets set to begin his tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the quarterback reflected on his time with the Rams and how it is helping him grow moving forward. While Mayfield struggled to a 1-3 record as a starter […]

Everyone in the Arizona Diamondbacks community held their collective breath when Corbin Carroll went down with an injury. However, Carroll’s latest injury update should allow all Diamondbacks fans to take a sigh of relief. Carroll was forced to leave Arizona’s Thursday contest against the Tampa Bay Rays with a shoulder injury. The outfielder underwent strength […]

If not for the Oakland Athletics, the Kansas City Royals would have the worst record in the MLB at 23-58. Despite already being 16.5 games out of first place in the AL Central, Royals owner John Sherman sees no problems with Kansas City’s leadership. General manager JJ Picollo was promoted in September of 2022 while […]

As Bryce Young joins the Carolina Panthers, he is expected to revitalize the team’s offense. However, as teammate Brian Burns watches Young practice, he sees one of the greatest Panthers defensive players of all time. Burns compared Young to Luke Kuechly among other players when describing the quarterback’s leadership, via Joseph Person of The Athletic. […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is set to take place from the Seattle Mariners’ T-Mobile Park. With the All-Star Game starters being announced, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves led the way on the National League side. For the Dodgers, Freddie Freeman is starting at first base while Mookie Betts is in the outfield […]

Toronto Blue Jays star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is no stranger to the Home Run Derby. After a brief hiatus, Guerrero is ready to rejoin the festivities and prove his power isn’t just for Blue Jays games. Guerrero has officially committed to compete in the Home Run Derby, via Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. The first […]

Before the Miami Dolphins head for training camp, their star wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been embroiled in offseason controversy. With training camp growing ever closer, thing aren’t looking up for Hill and the Dolphins. The NFL has requested to see video of Hill’s assault incident, via Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640. As public […]

After selecting Amen Thompson in the NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets are now focused on building out their roster for Ime Udoka’s first year as head coach. However, as Udoka comes to Houston, the Rockets will be sending a once promising player out of town. Houston has waived Daishen Nix, via Kelly Iko of The […]

Coming off of what many considered a surprising playoff run, the Jacksonville Jaguars are once again looking to prove the doubters wrong. However, the Jaguars will be without one of their key offensive lineman for the first four games of the season. Cam Robinson has received a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Performance Enhancing […]

Throughout the New Orleans Pelicans offseason, all eyes have been on Zion Williamson. But beyond just Williamson, the Pelicans are eyeing a potential trade to help build their team around him. New Orleans is looking into trading away Kira Lewis Jr., via Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. A trade would give Lewis an opportunity to […]

The NFL has cracked down on their gambling policy and currently have Indianapolis Colts defensive back Isaiah Rodgers in their sights. As Rodgers prepares to potentially miss the Colts upcoming season, more details about how extreme his wagers were has been revealed. Rodgers reportedly bet $1,000 on a prop bet regarding a Colts running back, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for the first 25-games of the upcoming season due to his suspension for off-court behavior. Now, more details surrounding Morant have been revealed, including some facts to back up the point guard’s toy gun claim. Davonte Pack, a close friend of Morant, was called to give a […]

If the Pittsburgh Pirates are serious about making a playoff push, having Bryan Reynolds on the field will be crucial. Luckily for the Pirates, Reynolds isn’t planning to be away from the team much longer. Reynolds was able to hit on Tuesday and is planning on throwing on Wednesday, via Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh […]