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Jayden Daniels burst onto the NFL scene last season as a rookie. Drafted second overall by the Washington Commanders, the quarterback was not only the best in his rookie class, but he was even in MVP conversations during the season. He’s on track to be one of the best QBs in the league for the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ run throughout the 2010s is highly regarded as one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history. At the heart of this dynasty was their homegrown core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. Even with the arrival of Kevin Durant in 2016, the Curry-Thompson-Green trio was still considered the base […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ acquisition of Joe Milton this offseason was met with skepticism by fans. Milton, a sixth-round draft pick by the New England Patriots last season, was a physical freak of nature, but there were concerns about his accuracy and ability to throw with touch. Aside from those concerns, Cowboys fans were also puzzled […]

We have a double-doinker, ladies and gentlemen! The Tennessee Titans had their new place kicker Joey Slye play during their preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings to get some reps in. During the game, Slye lined up for a 53-yard field goal. The Titans kicker made the kick, but not before giving fans a heart […]

Cam Ward seems to be settling in nicely in the NFL. The first overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft, the Tennessee Titans quarterback has acclimated well to his new environment. In fact, he might be getting a little too comfortable. Ward got into a fight with teammate and star defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons during […]

The San Francisco 49ers aren’t done wheeling and dealing! Two days after trading for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore, the Niners are now looking to retool another skill position. The Washington Commanders are sending running back Brian Robinson to the Bay for a sixth-round pick, per Adam Schefter. Robinson was selected by the […]

Well, this is turning into quite the mess. Contract holdouts tend to be a bit chaotic usually, but this dispute between Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons and owner Jerry Jones is on another level. Both sides have not been shy in expressing their displeasure with the other party’s actions. Whether it’s subliminal messages on […]

Joe Flacco is, once again, the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. After a long offseason full of speculation about who will start for the AFC North team, the coaching staff has decided that starting the veteran Flacco is the best recourse for the team. Flacco won out over the fourth-year QB Kenny Pickett and […]

A few months ago, it was reported by ESPN that former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley was under investigation for a gambling scandal. The report rocked the NBA, and along with it, Beasley’s free agency plans. Due to the investigation, Beasley’s negotiations were halted, and his NBA career was in jeopardy. Now, though, Beasley’s lawyers […]

New York Mets fans had a little scare during their game against the Washington Nationals. Left fielder Brandon Nimmo, who’s been dealing with a neck injury all season long, was abruptly taken out of the game. It was eventually revealed that Nimmo’s back was the reason why he was taken out of the game, and […]

One of the most pivotal days in the NFL is coming up soon. The deadline for every NFL team’s 53-man roster is on August 26, five days from the time of writing. Teams will have to decide which standouts from their training camp they’ll keep and which veterans have lost their position battles. Like most […]

Don’t look now, but here come the New York Yankees! With the MLB regular season down to its final two months, New York is making a furious run for the AL East crown. They’ve won their last five games and have an 8-2 record over the last ten games. Their latest victim are the Tampa […]

Yesterday, the San Francisco 49ers were rumored to be in the hunt for a wide receiver. With key injuries to their wide receivers, finding a capable pass-catcher was at the top of their priority list. They quickly filled that void by trading for former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore. Unfortunately for the 49ers, […]

Iron sharpens iron. That’s exactly the takeaway that Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones had after their joint practice with the Detroit Lions. Jones matched up with Lions top receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown on multiple occasions during their training. The cornerback admitted that St. Brown won most of the time, but he considered it valuable experience. […]

This has been a chaotic offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. What should have been a quiet offseason of keeping key players has devolved into a messy saga filled with spicy quotes. The biggest issue on hand is Micah Parsons’ contract extension and how he and the Cowboys can’t agree on the terms of the deal. […]

With the roster cut-down deadline fast approaching, NFL teams are scrambling to find players to plug specific holes in their rosters. The Minnesota Vikings are one such team, for example. With Jordan Addison potentially gone for an extended period, they are reportedly on the hunt for an extra wide receiver or two to bolster their […]

The Chicago Bears acquired the biggest name in the head coaching pool this offseason. Ben Johnson, the former offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, decided to sign on with Chicago as their new head coach. The architect of one of the most efficient and creative offenses in the NFL, many are expecting to see that […]

There’s nothing more fun to watch in baseball than an old-fashioned standoff at the plate. When a batter and pitcher go toe-to-toe at each other and draw out a long at-bat, it gets everyone riding the edge of their seats. However, sometimes it’s just fun to see a pitcher completely overwhelm his opponent. That’s exactly […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback room was one of the major talking points of the 2025 NFL offseason. After the team signed former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, questions arose about Anthony Richardson’s job security. After a dreadful second season that included a mid-season benching, would Richardson be able to keep his QB1 role against […]

Do the New England Patriots have one more big trade in them? They have already made a major splash this offseason, signing free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Despite that signing, New England is still in a position to make a big move. They currently have the highest available cap space in the league, so […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a minor retooling yesterday, trading for former Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III. What might look like an unassuming trade could end up being an important one for the defending champions, though. With AJ Brown dealing with a hamstring ailment, Philly could use some wide receiver depth in case Brown […]

CJ Stroud got in some hot water with Houston Texans fans during one of their recent press conferences. Stroud was seen wearing a Seattle Mariners hat during one of his press conferences. Just one problem, though: the Mariners are one of the Houston Astros’ rivals in the MLB. Naturally, a reporter asked Stroud about his […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have actually done it. Unable to reach a deal with star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, the front office has opened its lines to anyone willing to trade for the star. While they are willing to trade Hendrickson, the Bengals’ demands are… quite high, to say the least.  On Sunday, it was reported […]

The New York Yankees are getting some backup! In their previous game against the St. Louis Cardinals, outfielder Cody Bellinger and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt were out of the starting lineup. The Yankees managed to win the game 12-8, and now they are set to bring back two of their best hitters. On the announcement […]

With their season all but over now, the Baltimore Orioles are taking the rest of the season to evaluate some of their prospects from their minor league system. This morning, the team announced that catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo is being called up to make his MLB debut. Basallo, one of the more impressive prospects in […]

There’s chaos around the Dallas Cowboys this season. There’s, of course, the whole fiasco surrounding star edge rusher Micah Parsons’ contract extension. The Cowboys also had some major changes on the offense, with enigmatic wide receiver George Pickens coming over from Pittsburgh this offseason. Despite the chaos, expectations are still high for Dallas. However, those […]

The Green Bay Packers already have one of the best running backs in the league in Josh Jacobs. That being said, it can never hurt to have a good backup. 2024 draft pick MarShawn Lloyd was supposed to be the insurance policy for Jacobs last season, but injuries limited his time on the field. During […]

The New York Giants’ quarterback situation will be fascinating to watch this season. Currently, their quarterback room consists of Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, rookie Jaxson Dart, and Tommy DeVito. Initially, most expected the veteran Wilson to be named as the starter over Dart. However, Dart’s performance during their preseason games has some fans wondering if […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fanbase was rocked yesterday when news of Luka Doncic’s injury was announced. Playing for his hometown Slovenia team in a Eurobasket exhibition match, the Los Angeles Lakers star left the game when a teammate collided with him. The final diagnosis was a knee contusion, which is good news as he avoids […]

One of the biggest offseason storylines remaining is seemingly nearing its conclusion. Washington Commanders Terry McLaurin, who was holding out in hopes of a new contract extension, was activated from the Physically Unable to Play list today. With the regular season fast approaching, it appears that the wide receiver will begin preparing to play for […]

Stephen A Smith and LeBron James have some major beef against each other. Earlier this year, a series of events led to the Los Angeles Lakers superstar confronting the media personality after a game. James, who took offense to some of Smith’s comments regarding his son Bronny, was visibly heated during the conversation. It seems […]

Paige Bueckers has been an absolute revelation in the WNBA this season. One of the most hyped up prospects to enter the W, the Dallas Wings rookie wasted no time making a name for herself. Bueckers is the runaway favorite to win Rookie of the Year this season, thanks in large part to her record-breaking […]

The Seattle Seahawks made some major changes to their offensive lineup. Their biggest moves this offseason were essentially replacing quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver DK Metcalf with former Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold and Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp. Despite these changes to the passing game, it seems that the Seahawks will still […]

The Seattle Seahawks are quite the intriguing team to watch next season. Last season, the Seahawks were a competitive team in the NFC West, but were ultimately unable to make the postseason. With their offense undergoing a retooling this offseason, all eyes are on the one position group that didn’t make any major changes: the […]

In what’s unfortunately an all-too-familiar sight for Houston Astros fans, Lance McCullers Jr is on the road to recovery again. A few days ago, the right-handed pitcher was sent to the injured list due to a blister on his hand. This was the latest addition to the long list of injuries that McCullers has dealt […]

Despite the Minnesota Twins being virtually out of the playoff picture, starting pitcher Pablo Lopez still wants back in. After being shut down in early June due to injury, Lopez is aiming to return to the mound this season. It’s a surprising return, for sure, as the pitcher would risk another injury even though they […]

The Detroit Lions were one of the most fun teams to watch last season, in large part because of their offense. Their backfield, in particular, caught everyone’s attention. In a league that started to stray away from running backs, the Lions had two dynamic runners in Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. The duo, nicknamed “Sonic […]

The Denver Broncos’ defense was a big reason for their surprising run to the playoffs last season. Under Sean Payton, their already-solid defense from 2023 was elevated to new heights last year. One of the stars of that defense was edge rusher Nik Bonitto. The third-year defender had a career year last season. Bonitto stood […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are on top of the NL East right now, and yet they’re still not at full power. Starting pitcher Aaron Nola was sidelined for the last few months due to an ankle injury he suffered in May. With his absence, the Phillies’ starting rotation endured a massive workload this season. Now, after […]