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The Houston Texans had a rather uneventful start to their 2023 season. In CJ Stroud’s first game as an NFL starter, it was clear that there was a lot of work that needed to be done. There were some high points, yes. For the most part, though, there were many areas that needed to be […]

Ohio State football’s quest to find their new starting quarterback has finally ended. There was a lot of talk about whether Kyle McCord or Devin Brown would win the QB1 role for the Buckeyes. After their Week 2 game, Ryan Day has settled on his quarterback: McCord will be taking over as QB1, per Bill […]

The first game of the Carolina Panthers in the Bryce Young era went horribly. Against a stout Atlanta Falcons defense, the QB struggled, throwing two picks to safety Jessie Bates III. Worse, their defense was repeatedly gashed by Atlanta’s relentless rushing attack. Their passing attack was non-existent, but with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allegier wreaking […]

Week 1 of the 2023 season has been an absolute rollercoaster for the New York Jets. Between Aaron Rodgers’ unfortunate injury, Garrett Wilson doing Garrett Wilson things, and a walkoff punt return TD in overtime, things have been crazy in the Big Apple. Lost in all the chaos, though, is a returning star coming back […]

Well, this is unfortunate. Aaron Rodgers’ New York Jets stint came to an abrupt end during the first drive of the game when he went down with an injury. Rodgers crumpled to the ground after being sacked, and he was unable to get up. Rodgers was taken out of the game and was eventually carted […]

Even if you aren’t a New York Jets fan, you’ve likely heard about the “Butt Fumble”. If you’ve watched any YouTube compilation of NFL fails, you’ve seen this one. On one fateful game against the New England Patriots, then-Jets QB Mark Sanchez crashed into his own teammates’ behind, causing him to fumble. The ball was […]

Damian Lillard’s trade request is currently the biggest talking point amongst NBA circles. There’s a good reason why: the Portland Trail Blazers star is looking for a new team after being loyal to the team for over a decade. Recently, there was a report from Shams Charania that essentially said that Lillard wouldn’t play for […]

Today is the day. Mike Evans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ top wide receiver gave the team until today to hand him a new contract extension. If a deal isn’t struck today, Evans will not resume contract negotiations until the end of the season. The prevailing thought is that Evans is out of Tampa Bay once […]

The Denver Broncos’ defense was the only reason the team didn’t go completely winless last season. Their defense was one of the stingiest units in the NFL, turning every game into a bloodbath. One of the cornerstones of their defense is third-year cornerback Pat Surtain II. Despite Surtain’s talents, though, the Broncos struggled to contain […]

FOOTBALL IS BACK, BABY! Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season kicked off with the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs bested by the upstart Detroit Lions on Thursday night. After months of waiting, fans get to watch their favorite football teams once again. The start of the NFL season also means that fantasy football has […]

Joe Burrow just got PAID big time. The Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback signed a massive five-year, $275 million extension. This now makes Burrow the highest-paid player in NFL history. After months of speculation about whether a deal gets done, it’s finally over. Cincy fans can rest easy knowing that they have their star QB locked […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ loss against the Detroit Lions surprisingly sparked a debate about offensive line techniques. Jawaan Taylor, one of KC’s offseason acquisitions, started at right tackle today. However, fans started noticing a trend with how Taylor played at right tackle, a style that seemed a bit illegal. There are two main talking points […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is solidifying his NL MVP claim. In their last series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Acuna became the first and only member of the 30-60 club (30 HRs, 60 SBs). After a rough two games against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Braves right fielder bounced back in a big way, hitting two […]

The first Sunday of the NFL season is nearly here! The San Francisco 49ers will kick off their 2023 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road at Acrisure Stadium. The game will feature the return of Brock Purdy after his injury in the NFC Championship Game. In his return, Steelers CB Patrick Peterson claimed […]

That’s one way to start your NFL season. Coming into the 2023 season, there were a lot of expectations for the Detroit Lions. Despite narrowly missing the playoffs, Detroit’s strong play had fans encouraged that they would be better. Even with all that hype, though, no one really gave them a chance against the defending […]

Team USA is without one of their stars in the FIBA World Cup against Germany in the semifinals. Brandon Ingram, the New Orleans Pelicans’ All-Star forward, was ruled out for their game. With a Finals berth on the line, US fans are wondering why the star forward is not playing. Well, as it turns out, […]

Joe Burrow isn’t going anywhere. After his fellow 2020 quarterbacks inked long-term extensions, many were waiting for the Cincinnati Bengals to extend their star quarterback. However, up until the start of the regular season, there was no news about Burrow’s extension. The injury he dealt with during training camp certainly didn’t help. Literally minutes before […]

Never too late to make a splash in free agency, am I right? The Los Angeles Lakers snagged one of the best free agents left on the market in Christian Wood. The former Houston Rockets center now joins a frontcourt that saw a lot of success towards the end of the 2022-23 season. But why […]

Cooper Kupp’s injury is probably the biggest talking point amongst NFL fans today. There’s a couple of reasons why: first of all, Kupp is one of the best, if not the best, wide receivers in the league. When he’s healthy, no one can match his production. The second reason is that Kupp was one of […]

With new ownership comes a lot of change for any sports team. That is doubly true for the Washington Commanders. After a way-too-long and terrible time under Dan Snyder’s leadership, a new group will lead the way. Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris and NBA legend Magic Johnson headline a group that bought ownership of the […]

Taking a pitch to any part of the body is never a comfortably experience. With major league pitchers slinging 80mph balls at the minimum, even an off-speed pitch can hurt a ton. During a fateful July game, though, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward suffered the worst kind of HBP: an unintentional 92mph sinker to […]

The FIBA World Cup quarterfinal game between Canada and Slovenia saw tempers flare up between two NBA players. Canadian defender Dillon Brooks was tasked with the unenviable task of defending Slovenian star Luka Doncic. Brooks did well against Doncic, playing with a physicality that frustrated Doncic. That physicality rubbed off on the other Canadian players, […]

On Tuesday night, it was reported that former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams had passed away. Williams, who also played with the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, reportedly died after a construction site accident. The loss stunned many fans, who watched the former Syracuse wide-out perform in Tampa Bay. A day after […]

The semi-finals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup is set! On one side of the bracket, we have a reunion between two former Los Angeles Lakers teammates. Austin Reaves and Team USA will face off against Dennis Schroder and Germany in the penultimate round of the playoffs. The two former LA teammates will be battling […]

The Buffalo Bills are coming into their Week 1 game against the New York Jets already down a man. Von Miller was placed on the PUP list earlier this week, which means that he will out for the first four weeks of the season. Losing arguably your best defender is never a good thing. Now, […]

This is it, ladies and gentlemen. After suffering a calf injury during training camp, Joe Burrow’s availability for Week 1 was in question. Well, after recovering from this injury, the Cincinnati Bengals QB is slowly but surely making his way back to the field. Zac Taylor’s latest update on Joe Burrow’s status all but solidifies […]

Brock Purdy has officially won the San Francisco 49ers’ starting QB job. To be fair, many expected the seventh-round QB to win the job handily. After a stellar rookie season, Purdy was tabbed to be the QB1 even after his injury. Sam Darnold and ex-San Francisco quarterback Trey Lance’s uninspiring preseason performance only solidified that. […]

James Harden is starting to become public enemy number one in the eyes of NBA fans. The star guard is currently requesting a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden’s devil-may-care attitude during this whole process has put a damper on the support for the star. Now, more info about the Sixers star’s ‘pouting’ has emerged. […]

Once again, the Manning brothers continue to make a good case as the funniest NFL brother duo in league history. Peyton and Eli Manning’s Manningcast last season showed fans just how hilarious the former QBs can be. Their chemistry with each other, as well as their guests, made for some hilarious moments on camera. It’s […]

The 2022-23 season has gone horribly wrong for the Los Angeles Angels. As usual, they followed the same script they’ve followed in the past few years. An encouraging, if not middling, start to the season, bringing some hope that they can get a playoff spot. This time, they added a new storyline: buying at the […]

Germany is on to the FIBA World Cup semi-finals! Team Germany is moving on after defeating Latvia in the quarterfinals of the tournament. However, the team won in spite of their star player turning in one of the worst performances in the entire tournament. Before the quarterfinals, Dennis Schroder was excellent for Germany during the […]

Will Joe Burrow play in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns? That’s the question that many Cincy fans are dying to know. All signs point to the star quarterback playing in the season opener, but many things can happen in a day. Thankfully, the good news just keeps on pouring. During an episode of NFL+’s […]

The Chicago Bears have officially made a decision with their backup quarterback. A week ago, they released former Panthers QB PJ Walker. That effectively narrowed down their QB2 options to two players: rookie Tyson Bagent and veteran Nathan Peterman. With the release of the official 53-man roster, we now see who Chicago chose as their […]

After Team USA’s final second-round game against Lithuania in the FIBA World Cup, morale was understandably a bit low. The favorites to win the title got beat down by the Lithuanians in a myriad of ways. Austin Reaves, one of the more notable stars on the roster, was targeted heavily by Lithuania. You had to […]

The fall of Alek Manoah has to be one of the most fascinating things to happen this season. Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays righty was one of the best pitchers in the entire league. He was one of the finalists for the AL Cy Young award. However, this season, Manoah’s performance has completely fallen […]

It’s been a wild couple of months for Lucas Giolito. During the MLB trade deadline, Giolito was dealt by the Chicago White Sox to the Los Angeles Angels. However, amid the team’s struggles after the deadline, the Halos decided to place the righty (along with other players) on the waiver wire. Now, Giolito is a […]

The Atlanta Braves are gearing up for another deep postseason push. After the disappointing end to their 2022 season, the team is looking to return to the World Series again. While most of the talk about the team revolves around their hitting lineup, their pitching staff is not to be trifled with. Their already formidable […]

The Buffalo Bills will open their 2023 season without one of the best defenders. Von Miller, the team’s star edge rusher, is currently listed on the Physically Unable to Perform (or PUP) list. As a result, Miller is mandated to miss the first four weeks of the season. It’s a tough blow to lose your […]

Soon, the Dallas Cowboys will have to make a decision on Dak Prescott’s future. The star quarterback is entering the final years of his contract. After the 2024 season, Prescott will be a free agent. Because of that, fans are already wondering what a potential new deal will look like after this season. Well, that […]