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Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars are in a bit of a late season resurgence, winning two of their last three games. Jacksonville’s quarterback spoke about what has driven to improve and his mentality during the Jaguars hot streak. Lawrence took to the podium on Wednesday, speaking about the Jags’ early season struggles and if he […]

In Week 15, the Cleveland Browns will take on the Baltimore Ravens for the first time with Deshaun Watson under center. To begin their rivalry, Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey said the Ravens are ready to give the new Browns quarterback a not so warm welcome. In his recent News & Notes column, Ravens team […]

Josh Allen has got a new receiving threat in the form of his old teammate Cole Beasley, who was recently signed to the practice squad. As the pair are now reunited in Buffalo, the Bills’ quarterback seemed elated to be able to throw passes to Beasley again. Speaking on Wednesday, Allen was asked how he […]

Justin Fields has been one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in the league this season for the Chicago Bears. But as they exit their bye week, the Bears’ star missed the team’s Wednesday practice. First reported by ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Fields missed practice on Wednesday due to an illness. Now listed day-to-day, Cronin said the […]

The Cleveland Browns are a modest 1-1 in their two games started by quarterback Deshaun Watson. However, as Watson gets acclimated to the Browns, the three-time Pro Bowler said he still has a lot of room to grow as a quarterback. Watson spoke to 92.3 The Fan prior to the Browns matchup against the Ravens […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL against the Patriots in Week 14. As he looks to recover from his brutal injury, there have been some doubts as to whether Murray will be ready for the start of the 2023 NFL season. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport recently […]

The New York Mets might’ve already acquired Justin Verlander, and more recently Kodai Senga, but that doesn’t mean they’re done working on their pitching staff. According to new reports, the Mets are willing to trade one of their veteran starters. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that the Mets are willing to move […]

The New York Yankees have been known to be interested in free agent Carlos Rodon throughout the offseason. As the Yankees reportedly prepare to make a formal offer, more details about exactly what Rodon is looking for have been reported. According to John Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees are expected to make […]

After starting quarterback Tyler Huntley was injured, rookie backup Anthony Brown came in to finish the Ravens 16-14 win over the Steelers in Week 14. But after some pregame mishaps, the Ravens thought about a backup plan outside of Brown if Huntley were to get injured. On Monday, Jeff Hathhorn, sports director at 93.7 The […]

Midway through the third quarter of the Jaguars’ Week 14 win over the Titans, quarterback Trevor Lawrence scored on a one-yard run, giving Jacksonville a two-score lead. While the Jags would never look back from that lead, Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson said Lawrence’s run wasn’t part of the plan. On Monday, Pederson spoke about […]

As a four-star recruit, Aaron Anderson had the looks of yet another talented Alabama wide receiver. However, after just one year on campus, Anderson has decided to leave the Crimson Tide. Max Olson of The Athletic was the first to break the news of Anderson’s decision to enter the transfer portal. Olson added that Anderson […]

The Minnesota Twins have signed catcher Christian Vasquez on a three-year deal. The two-time World Series champion Vasquez will look to build on his impressive career resume at backstop for the Twins. Jon Heyman of the New York Post was the first to report that Vasquez had signed with the Twins. Ken Rosenthal of The […]

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had another dominating performance in Week 14. His play should put other quarterbacks, including the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, on notice as Hurts’ impressive showing made him the favorite to win NFL MVP on FanDuel Sportsbook. Hurts’ betting odds to win MVP on FanDuel now sit at -140. Mahomes, who was the […]

While the Cleveland Guardians had shown interest in Sean Murphy, the Oakland Athletics decided to deal their star catcher Sean Murphy to the Atlanta Braves. Now, there appears to be some clarity on what Cleveland would’ve had to give up to acquire Murphy themselves. Bally Sports in-game reporter Andre Knott spoke about the Guardians’ efforts […]

The Dallas Cowboys, who have shown interest in Odell Beckham Jr., made a surprise wide receiver addition when they signed former Indianapolis Colt T.Y. Hilton. However, even with a new receiver in town, it looks like the Cowboys haven’t taken their eyes off of OBJ. CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reported that the Cowboys are, “not […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy shocked the NFL in Week 14, defeating Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his first career start. However, Purdy and the 49ers’ celebration seems to have been cut short due to some troublesome injury news. Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reported that Purdy is currently […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has taken the NFL world by storm. After another dazzling performance in Week 13 against the Giants, Hall of Famer and media personality Shannon Sharpe has made his MVP pick; and it won’t make Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes happy. Following Philly’s 48-22 victory over the Giants, Sharpe took to Twitter […]

Since entering the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has made jaw-dropping plays and etched his name as one of, if not the best young passer in the league. But after beating the Broncos in Week 13, Mahomes has joined an elite list that features Tom Brady amongst two other legendary quarterbacks. The Chiefs […]

In his second start of the season, Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns fell to the Cincinnati Bengals 23-10. However, even in a loss, the Browns’ quarterback felt that there was a major improvement from himself and the entire offense. Speaking after the game, Watson stated that he was getting back into the speed of […]

The Cincinnati Bengals may have won their Week 14 matchup against the Browns, but it looks like they’ll be losing Trey Hendrickson for the foreseeable future. The standout pass rusher received a worrying injury update following the Bengals’ victory. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Hendrickson suffered a broken wrist in the win over the […]

As the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-14 in Week 14, quarterback Tyler Huntley was forced from the game with a concussion. Speaking to the media afterwards, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh seemed to address Huntley’s status, but in a peculiar way. Harbaugh began by stating that he thinks Huntley will be okay. He […]

While the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns in Week 14, wide receiver Tee Higgins managed to play just one snap. Now, it appears that there is more information on what led to Higgins’ precarious playing time. Speaking after the win, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that Cincinnati didn’t want Higgins on the field […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are the first team in the NFL to punch their ticket to the postseason. However, even after reaching the playoffs, defensive end Brandon Graham made it clear that the Eagles still have big goals. Philly clinched their postseason berth after defeating the Giants 48-22 in Week 14. After the win, Graham simply […]

New York Jets quarterback Mike White has been removed from the team’s Week 14 matchup with the Buffalo Bills after taking a massive shot. Following the hit, White was deemed questionable to return with an injury to his ribs. White went down after being hit by Bills’ defender Matt Milano. The injury would force him […]

While he stepped down as head coach of the New Orleans Saints prior to the 2022 season, Sean Payton has made it no secret that he wants to return to coaching. Now, it appears that Payton has two ideal landing spots if he were to return to the NFL. Reporting before Week 14’s kickoff, NFL […]

Baker Mayfield shocked the NFL in his Los Angeles Rams debut, leading his new team to a come-from-behind 17-16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14’s Thursday Night Football. Now, it appears Mayfield’s heroics have landed him a starting role once again. Originally reported by Greg Beacham of the Associated Press, Rams head […]

With Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds requesting a trade, it appears that the Toronto Blue Jays may be a prime suitor. Reynolds has been one of the prize trade pieces in the MLB this offseason and the Blue Jays seem intent on bringing his talents to Canada. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Blue […]

After sitting out the last two days of practice, it appears that there is finally some clarity on the status of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. Pete Carroll came out with a definitive statement, indicating he expects his star receiver on the field in Week 14. Transcribed by Corbin Smith of FanNation, Caroll spoke […]

After five years at Louisville, Malik Cunningham has decided to enter the NFL Draft. He’ll look to be the first Cardinals quarterback drafted since Lamar Jackson in 2018. The Action Network’s Brett McMurphy was the first one to report on Cunningham’s decision. McMurphy also noted that the fifth-year senior will sit out of the upcoming […]

As new Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield crafted his coaching staff, many wondered if he would retain interim head coach Kerry Coombs. Satterfield appears to have made a decision that shows he is willing to keep some parts of the old regime. According to Justin Williams of the Athletic, Coombs will remain on Cincinnati’s staff […]

The New York Yankees might’ve already signed Aaron Judge, but it appears that it might not take them out of the running for Carlos Correa. One MLB analyst believes New York could sign the former World Series champion. ESPN’s Buster Olney spoke about the Yankees potential interest in Correa. He made it seem like the […]

Before the St. Louis Cardinals signed Wilson Contreras, they had trade discussions with the Oakland Athletics over catcher Sean Murphy. With those trade discussions now off the table, the Athletics’ asking price for Murphy has been revealed. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently reported on numerous aspects of the Cardinals’ offseason. He noted […]

The Baltimore Ravens are poised to take on their rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14, but they might be without Lamar Jackson. Baltimore received some bad news on the potential status of their former MVP quarterback. Speaking on Friday, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh stated that, when it comes to quarterback, “It looks like it’s […]

At times, the Dallas Cowboys have looked like the team most interested in free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. However, as both sides try to come to a resolution, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said there’s a big snag holding up negotiations. Speaking on Friday, McCarthy was asked how he felt about Beckham Jr. […]

While the Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled a bit this season, running back Najee Harris is still one of the team’s strongest offensive weapons. As Pittsburgh gets ready to take on their rival, the Baltimore Ravens, in Week 14, all indications show Harris plans to be ready. According to Brian Batko of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Harris said […]

Ohio State and Rutgers were engaged in a heated battle of college hoops, well until Tanner Holden stepped in. As time clicked off the clock, the senior hoisted up a prayer, and led the Buckeyes to victory. With less than a second remaining, Holden got the pass and immediately put up an awkward looking three-pointer. […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been ruled out for likely the season with a neck injury. Now, one NFL is claiming there’s a chance Stafford doesn’t return for the Rams at any point in the 2023 season. Michael Lombardi, former NFL executive and current sports media figure, recently spoke about Stafford’s health on […]

Derek Carr has been in the NFL for the past nine seasons, all with, the now, Las Vegas Raiders. As the Raiders and Los Angeles Rams faced off in Week 14’s Thursday Night Football matchup, Carr continued to move his way up the NFL record books. As ESPN Stats & Info pointed out, in the […]

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain isn’t shying away from the team’s Week 14 matchup against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. As the AFC West rivals face off for the first time this season, Surtain thinks the Broncos are right on the cusp of taking down Mahomes. On Thursday, Surtain was asked how he […]