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The Minnesota Twins have made another bold offseason move, trading for Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor. The Twins will look for Taylor to bolster the team’s outfield as Minnesota attempts to make a postseason run. Taylor being dealt to the Twins was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel. Minnesota will […]

Cincinnati Reds’ first baseman Joey Votto saw his 2022 season cut short due to a rotator cuff injury. But rather than call it a career, Votto plans on battling back and returning to the diamond with the Reds in 2023. Votto appeared in just 91 games for the Reds last season, hitting .205 with 11 […]

Under owner Steve Cohen, the New York Mets have been of the busiest teams in the MLB this offseason. But even with the Mets spending extravagantly on free agents, Cohen’s wallet still managed to get much, much bigger. Alongside being the Mets’ owner, Cohen is also the founder of hedge fund Point72. The fund saw […]

The USC Trojans have landed one of the best offensive linemen available in former Florida Gator Ethan White. White’s commitment adds to USC’s already impressive transfer portal additions and provides star quarterback Caleb Williams with some added protection. White announced he was transferring to USC on his personal Twitter. He marks the third offensive lineman […]

Christian McCaffrey has been one of the San Francisco 49ers’ key factors in their run to the NFC Championship Game. After playing hurt during the 49ers‘ Divisional Round win, McCaffrey’s injury status seems to be trending in a positive direction. The 49ers advanced to the NFC Championship after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 19-12. McCaffrey ran […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have advanced to the AFC Championship game for the second year in a row. Cincinnati will be facing the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch from last season. While the Bengals came out victorious in that contest, head coach Zac Taylor is focused on the now and focused on ensuring Cincy reaches […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a season not many expected, making a run to the Division Round of the playoffs. As they enter the offseason, the Jaguars must build upon their success and prepare for another deep postseason run. Jacksonville went 9-8 during the regular season, winning the AFC South. The Jags then took down the […]

Dallas Cowboys’ kicker Brett Maher started the postseason by missing four extra points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now, Maher started the Cowboys‘ Divisional Round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers with yet another missed extra point. After Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott completed a four-yard touchdown pass to Dalton Schultz, Maher got his first attempt […]

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher had a game to forget against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, missing four extra points. As the Cowboys now prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers, things aren’t looking much better from Maher. While the Cowboys still took down the Bucs 31-14, Maher made playoff history with his four missed […]

While Jerry Rosburg ended the year as the Denver Broncos head coach, Sean Payton’s name has been linked to the open vacancy more than his has. He might not be as flashy as Payton, but Rosburg still wants an opportunity to become the Broncos‘ permanent head coach. After Nathaniel Hackett was fired, Rosburg coached Denver’s […]

The Buffalo Bills trailed the Cincinnati Bengals 17-7 at halftime of their Divisional Round matchup. However, Bills’ fans had all the reason to smile after beloved safety Damar Hamlin made an appearance. Hamlin met with the Bills in their locker room prior to the game, but he didn’t come out to the field. Still, when […]

San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans played for the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2011. Now, Ryans appears to be emerging as the favorite to become the Texans’ next head coach. Houston is in the market for a head coach, once again, after firing Lovie Smith following a 3-13-1 season. Ryans, who is in […]

Many fans expected sparks to fly when the Buffalo Bills took on the Cincinnati Bengals. Instead, fans in Buffalo have gotten an epic wintry snowfall. As the Bengals prepared to take the field, cameras caught just how much snow was falling at Highmark Stadium. It’s Gorgeous. #SnowFootball pic.twitter.com/xQ6it0pnqI — Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) January 22, 2023 […]

San Francisco 49ers’ defensive lineman Nick Bosa has been arguably the best defensive player in the NFL this season. Now, Bosa is looking to get paid like it. During the regular season, Bosa made a league-leading 18.5 sacks. He added 51 tackles, 19 for a loss and 48 quarterback hits as Bosa was named All-Pro […]

The Buffalo Bills appear to have some extra motivation against the Cincinnati Bengals for their Divisional Round matchup, as safety Damar Hamlin has made an appearance in the locker room. While he won’t be playing, the Bills will surely be excited to have Hamlin back in the locker room once more. Hamlin joining the Bills’ […]

After seeing Xander Bogaerts sign with the San Diego Padres, the Boston Red Sox planned on having Trevor Story as their opening day shortstop. However, with Story now undergoing surgery, Boston has come up with a new plan on how they’ll handle the shortstop position. Story underwent surgery on his throwing elbow and will miss […]

Since joining the New England Patriots, Matthew Judon’s play on the field has only been matched by his willingness to openly recruit players. Judon’s most recent recruiting attempt featured the Patriots’ linebacker trying to sway Los Angeles Rams’ defensive tackle Aaron Donald to New England. Earlier this offseason, Donald sent shockwaves around the NFL when […]

Ever since the end of the Los Angeles Rams’ season, Jalen Ramsey has seen his name in trade rumors. Ramsey’s separation from the Rams became a bit more real after the cornerback ignited the flames with some now deleted tweets. Ramsey is scheduled to count for almost $27 against the cap next season. Los Angeles […]

Before going down with an injury, Jazz Chisholm looked like the future at second base for the Miami Marlins. But after the Marlins traded for Luis Arraez, Chisholm’s stranglehold of second base has now vanished. Chisholm will now be Miami’s starting center fielder, via ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Marlins’ General Manager Kim NG, who provided Passan […]

Back on Christmas Day, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard blocked three Miami Dolphins defenders on the same play. He celebrated by counting each one, resulting in a $10,609 fine. But after that fine was eventually rescinded, all Lazard could do was laugh. When the NFL handed down the original fine, Lazard decided to […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has transformed himself into one of the best power hitters in all of the MLB. And yet, the Blue Jays have yet to sign Guerrero to a long-term contract. When asked about his contract status, Guerrero said his camp had yet to begin extension talks with the […]

Despite Joe Mixon and the Cincinnati Bengals still being in the playoffs, the NFL has begun selling tickets to a potential Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship game. Mixon wasn’t too happy with the league overlooking the Bengals and seemed ready to prove just how good Cincinnati could be. Due to Bills’ safety […]

The Tennessee Titans have hired former San Francisco 49ers’ executive Ran Carthon to be their next General Manager. Carthon is happy he got the Titans’ job, because if he didn’t, he says his wife would’ve left him. As Carthon thanked his wife during his introductory press conference with Tennessee, he told a funny annectdote of […]

Former Ohio State legend Cardale Jones is returning to the gridiron and will once again be playing football. However, Jones won’t be suiting up for any of the 32 NFL franchises. Jones has agreed to a contract with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League. While financials weren’t disclosed, Pirates’ co-owner, President and General […]

The Indianapolis Colts have cast a large net as they search for their next head coach. The Colts now have their sights set on Green Bay Packers’ special teams coach and former Las Vegas Raiders’ interim head coach Rich Bisaccia. The Colts have completed an interview with Bisaccia over their head coaching vacancy, via the […]

The Carolina Panthers’ brass was in New York, interviewing potential head coaching candidates and preparing for an interview with Sean Payton on Friday. Those plans are now on hold as the Panthers‘ management flew back home following Anton Walkes’ passing. Walkes was a defender for Charlotte FC. He passed away in a boating accident on […]

The Houston Texans have been one of the NFL’s bottom dwellers over the past few seasons. However, the Texans have a great opportunity to change their franchise’s fortunes this offseason. Houston has earned the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. With Davis Mills struggling this past season, it seems likely that the Texans […]

The Carolina Panthers are in a bit of hot water with the NFL after violating league rules during their search for a head coach. While no punishment has been given yet, the league has been in contact with the Panthers, alerting them to their alarming violation. The violation stems from Nicole Tepper, Chief Administrative Officer […]

San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans has been one of the hottest names as teams around the league for their next head coach. But with the 49ers scheduled to take on the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Round, Ryans is focused on San Francisco’s ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl. The Broncos, Cardinals, […]

Jim Irsay and the Indianapolis Colts underwent a roller coaster of a season that ended on a seven game losing streak. While interim head coach Jeff Saturday oversaw the Colts’ collapse, Irsay hasn’t ruled out him returning as Indianapolis’ permanent head coach next season. The Colts started the season with Frank Reich as head coach. […]

Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen has captivated NFL fans across the country, but not Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones. Jones called out Allen’s sloppy play at times this season and predicted his reign as one of the top QBs in the NFL would soon come to an end. Allen and the Bills take on the Cincinnati Bengals […]

The Washington Commanders enter the 2023 offseason with major question marks surrounding the quarterback position. Former NFL executive Joe Banner gave an honest critique about the Commanders‘ QB, however it didn’t paint Washington’s options in the greatest light. Washington started the season with Carson Wentz as their quarterback. After injury they turned to Taylor Heinicke. […]

Legendary Notre Dame basketball head coach Mike Brey is planning to step down at the conclusion of the season. Brey has been at the helm of the Fighting Irish men’s basketball program for 23 years. Brey’s retirement was first reported by Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune. He noted that Brey planned to tell […]

After Dallas Cowboys’ kicker Brett Maher missed four extra points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, quarterback Dak Prescott didn’t seem too please on the sidelines. But with the dust now settled and the Cowboys focusing on their next playoff matchup, Prescott has given his full support to, ‘Money Maher.’ Maher missed four straight field goals […]

Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys have a tough task on their hands when they take on the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round. However, despite the 49ers’ recent success, Parsons doesn’t seem afraid and sent a warning shot San Francisco’s way before the crucial playoff battle. The Cowboys took down the Buccaneers in […]

As teams around the NFL look for their next head coach, New York Giants’ defensive coordinator Wink Martindale has heard his name come up as a potential fit. While Martindale didn’t rule out the possibility of one day becoming a head coach, he made it clear that for now, he is committed to the Giants. […]

As the Carolina Panthers look for their next head coach, Sean Payton appears to be atop their wish list. The Panthers seem prepared to make Payton a huge offer, but will the former New Orleans Saints’ head coach accept? Payton has been one of the biggest names in this offseason’s coaching carousel. Panthers’ owner David […]

As the Los Angeles Angels look to improve their roster, they have shown interest in catcher Gary Sanchez. Sanchez would the Angels with a powerful, yet inconsistent, bat behind the plate. The Angels’ interest in Gary Sanchez was first reported by MLB insider Hector Gomez. Los Angeles has joined the San Francisco Giants as teams […]

San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans has been one of the hottest names on this year’s coaching carousel. With interest from teams such as the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos, Ryans got brutally honest about his potential as an NFL head coach. Alongside the Cardinals Broncos, Ryans has also received interest from the Indianapolis […]