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The Arizona Cardinals are still reeling after their devastating Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans. And now, head coach Jonathan Gannon has been hit with a six figure blow. Gannon has been fined $100,000 by the Cardinals for his sideline actions with running back Emari Demercado, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. Demercado dropped the […]

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns decided to shake up their quarterback room massively by trading Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, rookie Shedeur Sanders is one step closer to seeing live NFL action. He will still be behind newly named starter and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. But the Browns have decided to forgo Flacco […]

Coming off of their Week 5 bye, the Chicago Bears are now preparing for what should be a tense battle with the Washington Commanders. Working in the Bears’ favor is the return of one of their key pieces in the secondary. Cornerback Kyler Gordon is adamant he will be playing on Monday Night Football, via […]

Not much has gone right for the Las Vegas Raiders to begin Pete Carroll’s tenure as head coach. Now, one of their seemingly big pickups from free agency is no longer with the team. The Raiders have released Pratt. via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Ultimately, Carroll simply decided to switch things up, via […]

Starting pitcher Trey Yesavage put the Toronto Blue Jays on his back in their 13-7 Game 2 victory over the New York Yankees. But for fellow Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt, he saw it coming from a mile away. Yesavage ended up striking out 11 batters during his 5.1 innings pitched. Bassitt didn’t put a […]

After missing the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, the San Francisco Giants decided to move on from manager Bob Melvin. Who they decide to replace him with will severely impact San Francisco’s immediate and future outlook. But at least on paper, the Giants look like a team that wants to compete. They […]

After missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season, the San Francisco Giants decided to move on from manager Bob Melvin. Now, president of baseball operations Buster Posey will go on a widespread search to find the Giants’ next leader. One option would turning to someone he knows well. His former backup catcher Nick Hundley […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are suffering an embarrassing blowout at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. One of the biggest issues has been quarterback Geno Smith continuing to throw interceptions. Entering the fourth quarter, Smith had thrown two interceptions in the shocking 40-3 beatdown. That put him up to nine on the […]

Tight end Darren Waller had decided to retire before reversing course and joining the Miami Dolphins. That gamble has paid off handsomely for player and team, especially in Miami’s Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. At halftime, the Dolphins held a 17-7 advantage. Waller was the focal point of the passing game, leading the […]

The New York Giants are looking to get a winning streak going after shockingly knocking off the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. They’ll be paying close attention to injury report as kickoff against the New Orleans Saints approaches. Running back Tyrone Taylor is listed doubtful with a shoulder injury while defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence […]

After winning the World Series in 2023, the Texas Rangers have now missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. However, president of baseball operations Chris Young doesn’t expect the Rangers to be held out of October baseball for much longer. There are sure to be plenty of changes across the organization. One big move has already […]

Manager Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox saw their season end at the hands of Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees in the Wild Card series. But despite the loss, Cora decided to keep things classy. The Red Sox came out victorious in Game 1, 3-1. However, the Yankees then battled back to […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering a must-win Wild Card Series Game 3 matchup against the New York Yankees. And on the mound, they’ll be turning to rookie Connelly Early. Early has only made four starts at the major league level. Still, Boston feels confident enough to give him the ball. However their gamble ends […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are now gearing up to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series. If they want to dethrone the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kyle Schwarber and his prodigious power will be necessary. Schwarber has been getting MVP hype after a regular season that saw him lead all of baseball with […]

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to bounce back from their narrow 24-21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. But as the Vikings prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, set to take place in London, their injury report is massive. On Thursday, linebacker Dallas Turner was added to the injury […]

The San Diego Padres kept their playoff dream alive with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. In the process, relief pitcher Mason Miller set new postseason history. Miller struck out Cubs catcher Carson Kelly in the bottom of the seventh inning. The pitch that got the […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early has only made four regular season appearances over his brief MLB career. And yet, Boston is now trusting him in the team’s most important game of the year. Early will be the Red Sox’s starter when the take on the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the Wild […]

The Chicago Bears are entering their bye week at 2-2 on the heels of a last-second blocked field goal win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. That win has given the Bears plenty of momentum entering their bye week. Still, things have been far from perfect in head coach Ben Johnson’s debut. Chicago […]

Coming off of their Week 4 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be on their bye week before next taking on the Cleveland Browns at home. Before for franchise icon Ben Roethlisberger, he thinks it’ll be an easy return to action for the Steelers. As the Baltimore Ravens continue […]

The New York Giants saw their season take a massive turn with wide receiver Malik Nabers suffering a devastating ACL injury. As he prepares to undergo surgery and prepare to rehab, Nabers still has full support from his Giants teammates. Nabers made a post on Instagram with the caption, “I’m sorry,” following his injury. He […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a pivotal decision when they decided to extend manager Don Kelly. However, his coaching staff is set to see some changes as the Pirates prepare for 2026. Pittsburgh is firing pitching coach Oscar Marin, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Marin had been in the position since the 2020 […]

The Chicago Bears are entering their Week 5 bye coming off of an improbable win over the Las Vegas Raiders. And when they next take the field, Chicago is expected to receive some major defensive reinforcements. Both cornerback Kyler Gordon and linebacker TJ Edwards practiced on Tuesday, via Adam Hoge of CHGO. If the Bears […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are still reeling after their last-second blocked field goal loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 4. But now, Las Vegas’ pain has gotten even sharper. Alongside his high-ankle sprain, Miller also has a hairline fracture, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. He is set to be placed on injured […]

Coming off of a dominant 30-0 win in Week 3 win against the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers looked to capitalize against the New England Patriots in Week 4. But what actually occurred was an embarrassing 42-13 loss that dropped the Panthers back to 1-3. In the defeat, first-round rookie Tetairoa McMillan led the team […]

While Nikola Jokic was eligible for a $206.4 million contract extension, the Denver Nuggets star decided to turn that offer down. However, Nuggets fans shouldn’t be panicking about Jokic’s future. By waiting until next offseason, Jokic will be eligible for a contract extension worth nearly $300 million. He understands the business side of the NBA […]

As the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt with continued struggles, they decided to part ways with manager Derek Shelton and hired Don Kelly as their next leader. After a solid second half, the Pirates have fully committed to Kelly. Pittsburgh has signed the manager to a contract extension, the team announced. While the terms of the deal […]

With the New York Mets falling completely out of the playoffs, questions have started to emerge surrounding manager Carlos Mendoza’s job security. However, it appears he’ll live to see the Mets try to bounce back in 2026. For all of New York’s struggles, the franchise is still happy with Mendoza as their manager, via Tim […]

After their stunning second half collapse, the New York Mets won’t be competing in the postseason. The end of first baseman Pete Alonso’s time with the franchise may have come an end as well. Following the end of the regular season, Alonso announced that he is opting out of his contract and will enter free […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of the Chicago Bears via a last-minute blocked field goal. However, perhaps what was more stunning was how close the game was despite quarterback Geno Smith’s performance. In the 25-24 loss, Smith completed 14-of-21 passes for 117 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. His […]

The Cincinnati Reds have officially clinched their spot in the playoffs. After a stunning collapse from the New York Mets, the Reds have claimed the National League’s third Wild Card spot. With the Mets falling 4-0 to the Miami Marlins on Sunday, the Reds’ playoff fate was sealed. Cincinnati also lost to the Milwaukee Brewers, […]

Coming off of an embarrassing 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, the Atlanta Falcons were looking for a statement win. On the backs of Bijan Robinson and Drake London, Atlanta was able to do exactly that in Week 4. The Falcons took down the Washington Commanders, 34-27, moving to 2-2 on the […]

The New York Giants pulled off a shocking 21-18 upset over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week. While all eyes were on quarterback Jaxson Dart’s NFL debut, New York’s defense came to play as well. The Giants held the Chargers to their lowest points scored of the season. Furthermore, they came away with two sacks […]

Despite their massive midseason Rafael Devers trade, the San Francisco Giants won’t be going to the playoffs in 2025. However, it’s clear they will have a powerful lineup for the foreseeable future. After the Devers acquisition, Willy Adames may have been a forgotten man to those outside of San Francisco. However, he made sure he […]

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros won’t be competing in the postseason. But first baseman Christian Walker is opting to look at the situation with a glass half full mentality. Houston has been contenders for almost a decade now. For all the flash the Seattle Mariners brought in 2025, the Astros’ recent […]

After making the playoffs the previous two seasons, the Baltimore Orioles bottomed out in 2025, finishing last in the AL East with their 75-86 record. But as they prepare for the offseason, the Orioles are looking to get right back into contention. Baltimore is expected to be the, “most aggressive,” team in the free agent […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a major comeback after their embarrassing 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. However, they’ll have to do so without their best cornerback. AJ Terrell has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. It’s the same injury that kept him […]

After falling to the Detroit Lions in Week 3, the Baltimore Ravens have another difficult matchup in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs. But if tight end Isaiah Likely were to play, the Ravens would at least have another dynamic option on their offense. Likely has been out all season with a foot injury. […]

With their 82-77 record, the New York Mets are entering their final series of the season with a single game lead for the National League’s final Wild Card spot. It’ll be a pivotal moment for the franchise as they look to continue playing in October. The Mets will be taking on the Miami Marlins, starting […]

The Seattle Seahawks moved to 3-1 on the season after their last-second win over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. It’s a victory that should open the eyes over every other team in the NFC competing for a playoff spot. In the win, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completed 18-of-26 passes for 242 yards and […]