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The San Francisco 49ers’ Cinderella story is in jeopardy. Despite a season filled with injuries to their key players, the team has somehow managed to not only get into the playoffs, but even sneak in a win. Now, though, the 49ers will face off against their toughest opponent, the Seattle Seahawks, in the Divisional Round. […]

Did we just see an early contender for Dunk of the Year? Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black gave Berlin basketball fans an incredible highlight against the Memphis Grizzlies. During a breakaway sequence, Black slammed the ball against four Grizzlies defenders. It definitely made for a cool highlight, especially when watching the replay. Even Black himself […]

Klay Thompson’s still got it! On Thursday night, the Dallas Mavericks guard turned back the clock with a vintage performance. Thompson’s throwback outing netted him an incredible honor, passing Damian Lillard on the all-time list for most three-pointers made in the game. After the game, Thompson made sure to give thanks to his dad, former […]

The Boston Celtics are doing the unthinkable this season. After losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tear during last year’s playoff run, this season was expected to be a down year for the team. Yes, they still had Jaylen Brown, but competing for a title seemed far off. Their trades in the offseason seemed to […]

The Philadelphia Philles are closing in on one of the biggest names in the free agency class. Yesterday, it was reported that the team was in the mix for Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette. Bob Nightengale’s report corroborates Jon Heyman’s observations in his latest post on X. “The Phillies are the overwhelming favorites to […]

Who would’ve thought that the Chicago Bears would be playing this late into the season? Coming into the year, fans didn’t have any expectations for the team. After a five-win season in 2024, many just wanted to see some semblance of improvement from the squad under new coach Ben Johnson. Well, Bears fans saw their […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense was the downfall of the team last season. After Micah Parsons was traded prior to the season, many expected Dallas’ defense to struggle. However, not even the most pessimistic Cowboys fan would have expected their defense to crumble to the point of being the worst defense in the league. While the […]

Jalen Hurts is once again under the microscope. After a tumultuous season that saw the offense get criticized over and over again, their title defense season ended at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. While most fans blame now-fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo for their struggles, a sizable portion puts the blame on Hurts. […]

Will Campbell’s first playoff game was a bit of a shaky ride. Campbell has been a great addition to the New England Patriots’ offensive line this season, but the rookie struggled in the Wild Card round against the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a bit of a wake-up call for the first-round rookie. There was […]

It’s a new era in New York! The New York Giants’ search for a new head coach ended quickly with the best result they could have imagined. After a spirited effort from the franchise, Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh is signing a contract with the team. Harbaugh will now be the head coach of a […]

The New York Giants have struck first in the head coaching race. The Giants have agreed to a deal with John Harbaugh for him to be their next coach. Unfortunately for the eight other teams with a head coaching vacancy, the best candidate in this offseason cycle has already been hired. This stings even worse […]

The New York Giants have snagged arguably the biggest fish in the coaching pool, signing former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh to be their HC. Harbaugh, who spent 17 years coaching the Ravens before getting fired this offseason, will now lead the young New York squad after a fervent effort from the franchise. With a […]

Ask ten or so NFL fans what they think about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and you’re guaranteed to get a different answer each time. “He’s a top-five quarterback.” “He’s mid.” “He’s good, but not really top-five material.” “He’s awful, and the Eagles should trade him.” Even after winning a Super Bowl last season, these […]

The ongoing saga between Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies has seemingly reached a breaking point. Ahead of the Grizzlies’ game abroad in Germany, a video of the point guard getting into an altercation with his teammate went viral. It’s just the latest development in an issue that’s been brewing since the start of the […]

The New England Patriots are gearing up for a gritty game. The Pats are going up against a Houston Texans team that’s been dominant on the defensive end of the ball. With a gritty defensive game in the cards, New England is bolstering their defense with a familiar face for the Texans. “The #Patriots are […]

The age of sports podcasts has brought some weird scenarios that have never been seen before in the NBA. Case in point: the latest drama with renowned agent Rich Paul. Paul, who represents Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, advocated in his podcast for the team to trade Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr. These […]

Justin Herbert has developed an unfortunate reputation. Over the last few years, the Los Angeles Chargers star has been labeled as a playoff “choker” by many. His performances in the playoffs certainly don’t help: Herbert’s four-interception game in the Wild Card game last season was particularly rough. Herbert had a chance to change his image […]

The NFL just wrapped up what might be the craziest playoff week we’ve witnessed in quite some time. The 2025 NFL Wild Card round was a treat to watch for fans, as nearly all of the games went down to the wire. It was an awesome week for football fans. However, the injury bug does […]

The New England Patriots notched a win against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round. However, one of their key players suffered an injury during the game. Late in the game, cornerback Christian Gonzalez was slow to get up after making a play. Gonzalez was diagnosed with a concussion after the incident. Now, […]

Matthew Stafford is a force of nature. Most fans already knew that the Los Angeles Rams quarterback was a tough cookie after he threw a game-winner with a dislocated shoulder. Against the Carolina Panthers last Saturday, Stafford reminded fans once again that he’d play through anything to win. Stafford injured his finger earlier in the […]

What do we make of Justin Herbert? That’s the question that’s been in everyone’s minds over the last few years, especially Chargers fans. On paper, Herbert should be the perfect modern-era quarterback. At 6-foot-6 and around 240 pounds, he has the build of the prototypical quarterback. He’s got an arm that can make all kinds […]

Brandon Graham’s sudden return to the team unfortunately ended in misery. The Philadelphia Eagles legend rejoined the team earlier this season after retiring during the offseason. However, their title defense season ended at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card round. With their season now over, one of the questions on […]

It’s not a stretch to say that Mike McDaniel’s firing was one of the more anticipated firings this season. After the Miami Dolphins’ disastrous season, it was widely believed that McDaniel would be fired from his spot. Despite the sour end to his stint, many still valued the former head coach’s tactics and playmaking. McDaniel’s […]

Well, that’s an awful way for your season to end. The Los Angeles Chargers’ playoff hopes were dashed brutally against the New England Patriots in the Wild Card round. It was a rough night for the seventh-seeded Chargers, who came into the game as underdogs and yet still look more overmatched than the oddsmakers made […]

Caleb Williams is a wizard. The Chicago Bears quarterback has orchestrated multiple fourth-quarter comebacks this season. He might be a tad bit inconsistent, but the 2024 first-overall pick makes insane throws at the right time. One of these absurd throws came in their Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. In the midst of […]

It’s a new era in Chicago! The Chicago Bears won their first home playoff game since 2010 in style, beating the Green Bay Packers 31-27. All of Chicago is excited after the win, including players from their other sports teams. Chicago Cubs outfielder and 2025 All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong was in attendance for the Bears’ game. […]

Matthew Stafford escaped Carolina in more than one way. Yes, the Los Angeles Rams quarterback avoided a massive upset at the hands of the Carolina Panthers with a clutch final drive. That being said, Stafford also avoided another form of disaster. After starting the game with eight straight completions, Stafford hit his throwing hand on […]

The Chicago Bears have built an identity for themselves this season as the comeback kids of the league. All throughout the regular season, the team mounted comeback after comeback en route to an 11-6 record and a division title. However, hardly anyone thought that Chicago could continue walking the tightrope once the playoffs came around. […]

Bear down, baby! The Chicago Bears exorcised their playoff demons in the most heart-stopping way possible. The Bears orchestrated a massive second half comeback to win 31-27 against the Green Bay Packers. After going down 21-3 at halftime, quarterback Caleb Williams did what he’s done best this season: lead his team to another improbable come-from-behind […]

Alex Bregman is entering a new chapter. After a year with the Boston Red Sox, the star third baseman is moving to a new team. Alex Bregman signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs, per Jeff Passan. “BREAKING: Third baseman Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources […]

The Green Bay Packers are rolling the Chicago Bears! The Packers took advantage of the Bears’ miscues on fourth down in the first half and rolled their way to 21-3 lead at halftime. One of these fourth-down turnovers immediately led to a touchdown for Green Bay, but not without some drama. On a scramble play […]

Ben Johnson’s aggressive play-calling has been a bit of a signature for him. The Chicago Bears head coach built his identity from his time in Detroit as an offensive coordinator. His creative play calling and penchant for going for it on fourth down has turned Chicago into a solid offensive team. However, that aggressiveness comes […]

The stars are out in Chicago! The Chicago Bears are hosting a playoff game for the first time since 2019, and their opponent is an all-too-familiar face for the franchise. The Bears are taking on the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round of the playoff. A momentous game deserves all the stars, and […]

The Tennessee Titans’ head coach search just got bigger. A few weeks ago, Tennessee’s search radius appeared to be limited to current coordinators looking to upgrade. Now, three recently fired head coaches have entered the pool of candidates. The Titans have wasted no time in trying their luck with one of said coaches. Ian Rapoport […]

The Atlanta Falcons are welcoming a familiar face back, just in a different role. Matt Ryan, the former NFL MVP and legendary Falcons quarterback, has been named as the team’s new president of football, according to Adam Schefter. Falcons named franchise legend Matt Ryan their new president of football. pic.twitter.com/u8c8sS3LXI — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January […]

The 2025 NFL All-Pro teams has been announced! The All-Pro teams honor the best players from every position. This year’s First Team All-Pro roster features MVP frontrunner Matthew Stafford, Atlanta Falcons star Bijan Robinson and single-season sack record holder Myles Garrett. The Associated Press 2025 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ decision to fire John Harbaugh shook the NFL world by storm. While the decision wasn’t completely a surprise, it was still surreal to see the long-time Baltimore coach get the axe. Immediately, there were rumors as to why the Ravens canned Harbaugh. One of the prevailing rumors immediately after Harbaugh was fired […]

The Indiana Hoosiers just keep one-upping themselves. Just when you think Curt Cignetti’s team couldn’t be any more dominant, Indiana has another dominant performance against a top team. The Hoosiers continued their conquest of the CFP landscape with a 56-22 win over the Oregon Ducks to advance to the finals. The Hoosiers’ turnaround over the […]

Oregon’s 2025 season has once again ended unceremoniously. The Ducks were always going to be heavy underdogs against the white-hot Indiana Hoosiers in the CFP Semifinals, but fans were hoping for a barnburner between the two powerhouses. Instead, Indiana rode a dominant first half to a 56-22 win to advance to the CFP Finals. It’s […]