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The Philadelphia Phillies were already down a first baseman when Rhys Hoskins suffered a season-ending injury. With Darick Hall also going down to injury, the Phillies must turn to Plan C. Philadelphia is placing Hall on the injured list after he tore a ligament in this thumb. Hall is now poised to undergo surgery and […]

Nick Nurse has seen massive success with the Toronto Raptors, helping lead the organization to its first and only NBA Championship. However, with the end of Nurse’s contract nearing, a potential move to the Houston Rockets could be on the table. The Rockets are widely expected to fire head coach Stephen Silas, via Yahoo’s Jake […]

Steve Cohen is set to watch his New York Mets take on the Miami Marlins in the team’s home opener. Before first pitch, the Mets owner threw the first punch by roasting Marlins faithful. Miami hosted New York in a four game series to start the season. Cohen was in attendance on Opening Day. As […]

Outfielder Michael Harris was forced to leave the Atlanta Braves latest contest due to an unfortunate injury. However, the Braves still gave Harris plenty of reasons to smile. Despite Harris’s injury, the Braves still defeated the San Diego Padres 7-6. As he awaits more information on a potential recovery, Harris’s immediate reaction was to cheer […]

When the news broke of WWE and UFC’s merger, Triple H opened Monday Night Raw with a message to fans. With new rumors, some involving Triple H himself, the WWE legend has similar plans for the upcoming Friday Night SmackDown. Triple H will be on SmackDown to address the WWE universe, the company announced. There […]

Before joining the Miami Dolphins, Tyreek Hill spent the first six years of his NFL career playing with Chris Jones on the Kansas City Chiefs. While Hill might be with the Dolphins now, the wide receiver still found time to poke fun at his former Chiefs’ teammate. A video of a large monkey fruit has […]

With Dalton Schultz leaving for the Houston Texans, the Dallas Cowboys are now in desperate need of some firepower at the tight end position. As the Cowboys look to fill their tight end hole, Dallas is looking towards Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Cowboys hosted Cameron Latu for a pre-NFL Draft, via […]

Despite being just 20-years-old, Jasson Dominguez is already considered to be a major part of the New York Yankees future. For one former Yankees favorite, Dominguez has a chance to be truly special in New York. Nick Swisher is currently a special advisor with the Yankees. As he watches Dominguez play, Swisher truly understands why […]

The New York Jets are patiently waiting for the finalization of their Aaron Rodgers trade with the Green Bay Packers. When that trade eventually goes through, New York’s newest defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson thinks the Jets will be nearly unstoppable. The Jets signed Jefferson on Thursday, the team announced. As he prepares to join New York, […]

The Carolina Panthers have spent all offseason revamping their entire roster under new head coach Frank Reich. Carolina’s latest move saw the Panthers add a two-time Super Bowl champion to their budding secondary. The Panthers have signed defensive back Eric Rowe, the team announced. The terms of Rowe’s new contract in Carolina have not immediately […]

When Vince McMahon left the company, Triple H took over and began crafting WWE in his vision. But with McMahon making his return to WWE, Triple H’s goals look to have taken a backseat. McMahon announced his retirement from the WWE in July, handing creative duties over to HHH. However, as he looked to sell […]

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers releasing Leonard Fournette, Rachaad White will have a major opportunity to earn the lion’s share of touches in the team’s backfield. Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht thinks White has all the tools to turn that opportunity into success. Even with Fournette in the picture, White appeared in all 17 games […]

With the Arizona Cardinals struggling under Kyler Murray, the quarterback has taken flak from all around the NFL. However, the latest person to critique Murray happens to be his former general manager with the Cardinals. Steve Keim was Arizona’s GM from 2013-2022. He oversaw the Cardinals taking Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in […]

After making a name for himself with Arizona, guard Kerr Kriisa decided to enter the transfer portal. Kriisa has done enough searching around and has now made a final decision on his next destination post-Arizona. Kriisa is transferring to West Virginia, via Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The guard was widely considered one of the best […]

With Hunter Dickinson planning to leave Michigan, teams around the country are lining up for his services. As Dickinson looks for his next team, Kentucky is hoping to be atop his wish list. Kentucky is having a Zoom meeting with Dickinson on Wednesday, via Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Dickinson is one of the most sought-after […]

After a base running disagreement, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill and manager Oliver Marmol got into a bit of a verbal spat. O’Neill has had time to think about what he said to Marmol, and while they may be striving for the same goal on the Cardinals, the outfielder isn’t backing down. Following that […]

Until there is a resolution to Lamar Jackson’s contractual situation, the Baltimore Ravens have an unclear situation at quarterback. If Jackson were to leave the Ravens, Baltimore is already considering a plan on how to replace him. The Ravens hold the No. 22 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. If a top flight quarterback […]

As the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, Georgia’s Broderick Jones has been one of the busiest offensive line prospects. Jones will now embark on a pre-draft journey that will see him visit five interested NFL franchises. The New England Patriots and New York Jets will both host Broderick Jones, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. They’ll join […]

As the New York Jets wait to finalize their Aaron Rodgers trade with the Green Bay Packers, the team has another problem on their hands with Zach Wilson. With Rodgers seeming likely to be under center for the Jets in 2023, Wilson may be forced to stick around New York as his backup. While Wilson […]

As the 2023 NFL Draft rolls around, both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders are looking to improve their offensive line. With a clear need in the trenches, the Commanders and Steelers will get a closer look at one of the best offensive lineman in this year’s NFL Draft. Washington and Pittsburgh will both host […]

As the Indianapolis Colts enter the 2023 NFL Draft, the team has a franchise-changing decision to make when it comes to the quarterback position. When the Colts look through each QB prospect, head coach Shane Steichen already knows exactly what he is looking for. Steichen wants a quarterback who has an “obsessive,” quality, via Zak […]

Aaron Hicks has not had the best start to the season and New York Yankees fans have taken notice. After Hicks was booed by the Yankees faithful, manager Aaron Boone stepped in to defend his outfielder. Hicks got his second start of the season on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He proceeded to go 0-for-3 […]

Over the past two years, Joe Burrow has appeared in at least 16 regular season games for the Cincinnati Bengals. But Cincinnati wants to ensure they have all their boxes checked. In case of a Burrow emergency, the Bengals now have their eyes set on a potential backup. Former Chicago Bears backup Trevor Siemian is […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have started out their season with an average 2-2 record. The Cardinals will now have to try and improve on that record without one of their more promising young outfielders. Lars Nootbaar has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb contusion. In a corresponding move, Juan Yepez […]

Alabama’s Justin Eboigbe made it into just four games during the 2022 season before suffering a brutal neck injury. Eboigbe made the decision to return to Alabama for one more season in 2023. That decision seems to be paying off. Eboigbe took a redshirt for his injury-shortened 2022 season, granting him a fifth-year of eligibility. […]

Geno Smith shocked the nation with the Seattle Seahawks this past season, winning Comeback Player of the Year. As he looks to continue his strong momentum, Smith is looking to be more than just a good quarterback for the Seahawks. Smith penned a letter detailing his emotions throughout this past season. Moving forward, the quarterback […]

To this point in the season, Aaron Hicks hasn’t had much of a role with the New York Yankees. Aaron Boone understands Hicks’ frustration with his lack of playing time. However, with how the Yankees are currently put together, there might not be much Hicks can do. Boone acknowledged Hicks’ feelings towards his lack of […]

For the Baltimore Ravens, finding a resolution to their Lamar Jackson uncertainty has been priority number one this offseason. However, whether it’s Jackson or another QB, they’ll need wide receivers to throw to. The Ravens seem very aware of this conundrum, and that’s where Odell Beckham Jr. comes in. The Ravens have officially made a […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft approaching, the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns are both looking to make some last-minute additions before the festivities commence. Both the Browns and Jets have their eyes set on a former standout defender for the Seattle Seahawks. The Jets and Browns will both host defensive tackle Al Woods, via […]

Liam Hendriks was forced to miss Chicago White Sox Opening Day as he continues to undergo treatment for cancer. However, Hendriks looks to be winning in his battle as his White Sox return could come sooner than expected. Hendriks announced during the offseason that he was receiveing treatment for non-Hodkins lymphoma. In a special message […]

The Dallas Cowboys made a major addition to their wide receiver room when they traded for Brandin Cooks. But as the Cowboys look to continue getting stronger on offense, Dallas has their eyes set on one of the better receivers in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Cowboys are hosting Jalin Hyatt for a pre-draft visit, […]

Anthony Volpe has looked impressive during his short reign as the starting shortstop of the New York Yankees. As Volpe looks to continue his strong rookie season, manager Aaron Boone believes the shortstop has one trait that sets him apart from everyone else. Volpe has stolen a base in all three of the Yankees’ games […]

After the New York Mets made a big push to sign him in free agency, Kodai Senga finally made his long-awaited debut. With the Mets coming away with the victory, Senga had plenty of reasons to smile. Senga got a win in his first start, as the Mets took down the Miami Marlins 5-1. Following […]

With Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, the Miami Dolphins have arguably the best wide receiver duo in the entire NFL. But as the Dolphins look to shed some extra cap space, Miami is open to the idea of trading one of their receiving teammates. Miami is open to trading wide receiver Cedrick Wilson, via Barry […]

Aaron Hicks has yet to start any of the New York Yankees first three games. He has just one plate appearance thus far. Hicks is waiting for his 2023 opportunity with the Yankees. But the outfielder is unsure if it will come. The Yankees went with the same outfield alignment in their first two games: […]

The Buffalo Bills made a major addition to their defense when they signed Taylor Rapp. As Rapp begins his tenure in Buffalo, the safety got honest on why he signed with the Bills and what makes the team so special. Buffalo signed Rapp to a one-year contract this offseason. He’ll be joining a secondary that […]

After a standout WrestleMania 39 Night 1, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are looking to close out Night 2 with an intense showdown. As Reigns prepares to put the Undisputed WWE Universial Championship on the line against Rhodes, the Tribal Chief had one last message for his competitor. Reigns has been the Universal Champion for […]

With Opening Day now in the rear view mirror, the 2023 fantasy baseball season is officially underway. For fantasy baseball players, Week 2 offers the first opportunity to find diamonds in the rough that might’ve sneaked by on draft day. It’s still early in the season. Teams around the league are still trying to find […]

As the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, Ohio State’s CJ Stroud is in contention for the No. 1 overall selection. As teams debate whether or not to draft Stroud, one NFL analyst believes the Ohio State star’s game is eerily similar to one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL today. Stroud received a comparison to […]