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As the New York Yankees prepare for Opening Day, infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is one of the biggest question marks on the roster. The Yankees have been eyeing a trade of Kiner-Falefa with the Los Angeles Dodgers potentially answering those questions. The Yankees have had trade conversations surrounding Kiner-Falefa with the Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies, […]

The Miami Marlins are putting the finishing touches on their roster construction for the upcoming season. In doing so, the Marlins have added two free agents with some highly-regarded MLB accolades on their belt. Miami has signed both Yuli Gurriel and Jose Iglesias to non-roster deals, via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Both plays will be […]

The New Orleans Saints have already made a massive upgrade to their offense, signing Derek Carr to a long-term contract. The Saints don’t appear done maximizing that offense as New Orleans is now seeking to make a deal with wide receiver Michael Thomas. There has been progress between the Saints and Thomas on a contract […]

Patrick Ewing has had a tumultuous tenure as head coach of the Georgetown men’s basketball team. After Georgetown fell in the Big East Tournament, Ewing’s time with the Hoyas came to a close. Georgetown has fired Ewing after six seasons as head coach, the school announced. Ewing’s dismissal comes after the Hoyas were defeated by […]

Harrison Bader is expected to play a major role in the New York Yankees success this upcoming season. However, Bader will have to put his Opening Day preparations on hold after getting dinged up in Yankees Spring Training. Bader is set to undergo tests after ‘feeling something,’ in his left oblique on Wednesday, via MLB.com’s […]

Roman Wilson and Michigan saw their National Championship hopes vanquished via a loss to TCU in the College Football Playoff semifinal. While Wilson was in the middle of a controversial call that hurt Michigan, the wide receiver is looking to put his best foot forward. Trailing in the second quarter 14-3, Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy […]

Joe Mixon has had a turbulent start to the offseason, as the Cincinnati Bengals running back has been embroiled in a disturbing shooting incident. Mixon has seen his case turn on its head with one of the Bengals running back’s relatives now considered a major person of interest. Mixon’s sister Shalonda, alongside 34-year-old Lamonte Brewer, […]

While Deshaun Watson doesn’t play for the Houston Texans anymore, the franchise has found themselves in hot water for a mishap when he was still with the team. The Texans’ Watson miscue will cost them both financially and in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Texans have been stripped of a 2023 fifth-round draft pick and […]

While the Baltimore Ravens placed a non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson, teams around the NFL haven’t shown much interest in the former MVP quarterback. Richard Sherman sees a major problem with the disinterest in Jackson and offered a different Joe Burrow perspective. With a non-exclusive tag, Jackson is free to sign a deal elsewhere; although […]

With the Baltimore Ravens placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, the quarterback is free to speak with other teams in free agency. Jackson will have no shortage of suitors if he actually leaves the Ravens. However, one team has already risen to the top as a potential Jackson landing spot. The Detroit Lions […]

Jason Kelce has spent the entirety of his 12-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has now revealed one of the main reasons Kelce ended up in Philadelphia. Roseman admitted that the Eagles originally had Kelce as a fourth-round pick on their big board, via Kelce’s New Heights podcast. While […]

With the Indianapolis Colts in desperate need of a new quarterback, Bryce Young has become a major player of interest to the team. While the biggest red flag against Young is his height, the Colts still seem to view him as a potential franchise QB. Young measured in at just 5’10 1/8″ at the NFL […]

Rather than sign Lamar Jackson to a long-term extension, the Baltimore Ravens placed the franchise tag on their star quarterback. How the Ravens handled Jackson‘s contract has left a sour taste in Stephen A. Smith’s mouth. Smith aired his grievances about Jackson getting the franchise tag instead of a long-term deal, via First Take. Overall, […]

The Houston Texans are entering the 2023 NFL Draft in search of their next quarterback. Whether it’s Bryce Young or CJ Stroud, the Texans won’t be happy drafting just one franchise gunslinger. Houston is considering selecting two quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft, via Mike Jones of The Athletic. With Davis Mills being the only […]

As the Las Vegas Raiders go about their offseason, finding the franchise’s next quarterback is their top priority. The Raiders have been connected to names such as Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. However, as the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, Las Vegas’ quarterback plan has gotten a bit more clear. The Raiders prefer to find their […]

The Golden State Warriors lost their seventh straight road game when they were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Head coach Steve Kerr has watched the Warriors’ continued road struggles and saw a key flaw in Golden State’s strategy against the Thunder. Kerr said that the Warriors were disconnected in the first half […]

While Bryce Young or CJ Stroud are the crown quarterback jewels of the 2023 NFL Draft, USC’s Caleb Williams might offer an even stronger opportunity in 2024. Any team in need of a quarterback should have their eyes on Williams in the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams is coming off of a Heisman Trophy season with […]

After undergoing shoulder surgery, Frankie Montas is expected to miss the majority of the New York Yankees season. However, while Montas might be out for the Yankees right now, the right-hander is planning to be back on New York’s mound as quickly as he can. Montas made an appearance in the Yankees’ clubhouse on Wednesday […]

Head coach Doug Pederson and the Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off of an improbable run to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Pederson is looking for the Jaguars to build off of that success. However, he knows to defeat teams like the Chiefs and Bengals, Jacksonville will have to level up. The Jaguars’ AFC South […]

The New York Jets are hot on the pursuit of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Jets have gone to the team’s namesake in their latest attempt to trade for Rodgers. A contingent of Jets team officials are scheduled to fly out and meet Rodgers in person, via Rob Demovsky and Dan Graziano of […]

As the Los Angeles Rams look to craft their roster for the upcoming season, cornerback Jalen Ramsey has heard his name come up in trade talks. If the Rams were to actually trade Ramsey, Los Angeles’ asking price for their star CB has been revealed. In a trade for Ramsey, Los Angeles would request either […]

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, General Manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears hold all of the cards. With quarterback Justin Fields already on the roster, the Bears have put major consideration into trading the No. 1 overall pick. But if Poles and the Bears did make a deal, […]

The Carolina Panthers are in desperate need of a franchise-changing quarterback. After his impressive Combine performance, Florida’s Anthony Richardson looks like the perfect fit. Even if the Panthers have to trade up in the 2023 NFL Draft, landing Richardson would be worth it for Carolina. Richardson ran a 4.43 40-yard dash, the fastest among quarterbacks […]

Shohei Ohtani has been making history for the Los Angeles Angels, accomplishing unreal feats as both a pitcher and a hitter. As Angels’ manager Phil Nevin watches Ohtani play, he sees a similar player to two of his former Hall of Fame teammates. Nevin compared Ohtani to Jeff Bagwell and Tony Gwynn, via Ken Rosenthal […]

Ronda Rousey was set for a big WrestleMania 39 match alongside her tag-term partner Shayna Bazsler. However, an unfortunate arm injury may keep Rousey out of WresleMania 39 action altogether. Rousey suffered her arm injury in a recent SmackDown match against Tegan Nox. Rousey’s arm injury is taking longer to heal than expected, which puts […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire was expected to be a major part of the Kansas City Chiefs offense after the team used a 2020 first-round pick on the running back. However, after just three seasons, Edwards-Helaire no longer looks to be in the Chiefs’ plan. Teams around the NFL are viewing Edwards-Helaire as a potential trade target, via […]

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon recently found himself embroiled in a tense legal situation. While the Bengals’ star hasn’t been arrested, Mixon was a serious person of interest during the police’s ongoing investigation. Mixon saw his home swarmed by police officers into the early hours of Tuesday morning, via Chancelor Winn and Brian Planalp […]

Derrick Henry has been a dominant force for the Tennessee Titans since entering the league in 2016. But as the Titans look to cut costs, Henry could be out the door. The Titans have been shopping Henry in potential trades, via Michael Silver of Bally Sports. If Tennessee were to trade Henry, they would save […]

Philip Rivers has been out of the NFL since 2020. But when the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins were going through quarterback problems, Rivers contemplated an NFL return. Rivers contacted both the Dolphins and 49ers about coming back to the field this past season, via the Rich Eisen Show. With both teams facing quarterback […]

As he looks to gain more positional versatility, Aaron Judge has been taking reps in left field during New York Yankees Spring Training. Manager Aaron Boone has now decided to start Judge in left for two upcoming Yankees Spring Training games. Judge will play left field on March 8 and 9, per Bryan Hoch of […]

As he prepares to enter the NFL, Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has dealt with numerous questions about his height. The NFL Combine proved that Young wasn’t the only Alabama star with height discrepancies. It also exposed head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide in a white lie about last year’s roster. Young was listed […]

Dave Roberts spent seven years managing Justin Turner on the Los Angeles Dodgers. While Turner might’ve left the Dodgers for the Boston Red Sox, Roberts was still shook seeing one of his former players go down with injury. In the Red Sox’s Spring Training matchup against the Tigers, Turner was forced to leave the game […]

While Stetson Bennett had an electric career at Georgia, he hasn’t been as heralded as the other quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft class. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. helped shine a light on where teams should be valuing Bennett following the NFL Combine. Bennett was one of the risers coming out of the NFL […]

Tony Gonsolin is expected to fill a major role in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation this season. However, Dodgers fans are now holding their breath after Gonsolin was forced to leave a recent team workout. Gonsolin left the Dodgers’ Monday team workout with a left ankle injury, via Doug Padilla of the Orange County Register. […]

The New Orleans Saints have won the Derek Carr sweepstakes as the former Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback will be heading to the Bayou. As Carr prepares to become the next Saints’ quarterback, both owner Mickey Loomis and head coach Dennis Allen had nothing but glowing praise. Carr signed a four-year, $150 million contract with New […]

Josh Jacobs had a breakout season last year for the Las Vegas Raiders, proving that he is one of the best running backs in the NFL. After a season like Jacobs had, the Raiders were sure to make sure the running back wasn’t leaving anytime soon. The Raiders have officially franchise tagged Jacobs, via Ian […]

Now run by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the newest version of the XFL is looking to draw up interest and give fans another way to watch football. For better or worse, a brawl between two of the league’s best teams is sure to get eyes on the XFL. At the end of their Week 3 […]

With Bill O’Brien now instilled as offensive coordinator, the New England Patriots are expecting much better results in 2023. Tight end Hunter Henry should be one of the Patriots to benefit from O’Brien’s hiring. The Patriots aren’t expected to release Henry, via theScore’s Jordan Schultz. New England values Henry as both a player and a […]

After being released from the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Derek Carr is now one of the crown jewels of this year’s free agency class. As Carr looks for his next NFL franchise, the QB’s preferred team has been revealed. Carr has a “slight lean,” toward signing with the New York Jets, via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. […]