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The Golden State Warriors are heading into the final game of the regular season with a clear goal in mind. The eighth seed in the Western Conference is still up for grabs, after all. Whoever gets the eighth seed will have an opportunity to only play one game in the Play-In Tournament. Their matchup for […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been… fine this season. They are at 7-8 for the year, which is not ideal obviously. Considering how their season started last year, though, this is an improvement (even though it feels like it isn’t). However, one trend that has frustratingly crossed over to this season is the slow starts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres have always had a rivalry between them. The two NL West powerhouses always get into it when they play, no matter if it’s the playoffs or the regular season. During their Saturday night contest, an inside pitch nearly led to a scuffle between the two teams. […]

This is heartbreaking. In his last start for the Atlanta Braves, Spencer Strider looked… off. After giving up multiple runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the ace exited the game pretty early. Immediately after his exit, rumors emerged about a potential elbow injury. Now, the Braves’ worst fears have been confirmed. Spencer Strider will miss the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a big season ahead of them. The 2024 campaign might be the last season where their core of Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins will be able to play together. With Higgins being franchise-tagged, there’s a good chance he’s either traded mid-season, after the season, or just signs elsewhere. That […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in desperate need for a new quarterback. After the departure of Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons, the team currently has Sam Darnold as their QB1. For a team that has clear goals to be competitive, they cannot afford to have a player of Darnold’s caliber on the team. Because of […]

The NBA’s MVP race right now seemingly has only two horses. Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic have been neck-and-neck in the race thanks in large part to their impressive performances. However, one name that’s flying under the radar is Doncic’s old teammate: New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson. Brunson has been on a […]

This season has been pretty underwhelming for the Toronto Blue Jays. Their 6-7 record shows just how frustrating it’s been to a fan of this team. After going 1-2 against the New York Yankees, the Jays played another struggling team in the Seattle Mariners. They won their first two games, but dropped the finale despite […]

Anthony Richardson is coming back. The Indianapolis Colts star missed most of his rookie season due to a shoulder injury he suffered. While his time last season was short, Richardson showed a lot of promise in his play. Seen as a “raw” prospect during the draft process, AR showed more polish than scouts gave him […]

It’s safe to say that the Los Angeles Chargers absolutely need a wide receiver. An impending cap crisis forced the team to let go of two of their best wide receivers. In an instant, both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams left the team in different ways. That leaves Justin Herbert with a rather uninspiring group […]

Arkansas has a new face of basketball, and you won’t believe who it is. In a wildly surprising move, the Razorbacks announced that they have signed John Calipari. Yes, THAT John Calipari. The former Kentucky basketball head coach will now be leading Arkansas’s basketball program. It’s a wild development, a shocking one that should be […]

Once upon a time, Zion Williamson was seen as a defensive liability. It wasn’t always like this: the New Orleans Pelicans star was a defensive monster in his college days. Even in his rookie year, Williamson was solid at worst. However, as his career progressed, his defense started to falter. He seemed completely disinterested at […]

The Colorado Rockies are in hell. Ironic, since they play up in Denver, but the way this team is playing, you’d think that they came from the deepest pits of Tartatus. They’re just a bad team… no other way around it. It certainly doesn’t help that one of their franchise players, Kris Bryant, is in […]

The New England Patriots have their guy. At the start of the offseason, the team elected to give standout safety Kyle Dugger the transition tag. After months of discussion, the team has finally decided to give Dugger a much-deserved contract. Mike Garofolo reports that Dugger was given a $58 million contract over four years. “Sources […]

Never underestimate the heart of a champion. For the second straight game, the Atlanta Braves found themselves down by more than five runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks. And for the second straight game, Atlanta found a way to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. This time, the Braves clawed back from a 6-0 deficit […]

We have ourselves the finals matchup for March Madness this year. On one side of the Final Four, the University of Connecticut Huskies knocked out Alabama to advance. On the other side, Zach Edey and the Purdue Boilermakers conquered DJ Burns and NC State. It was a highly anticipated matchup between two traditional big men, […]

Well, this ain’t good. Spencer Strider’s second outing this season went horribly. After a stellar first game, Strider was entrusted with the home opener for the Atlanta Braves. After giving up five runs, Strider was suddenly pulled out of the game. Considering his unusually poor performance, fans were on edge. Initial reports pegged Spencer Strider’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to the Play-In Tournament. The Golden State Warriors’ win over the Houston Rockets a few days ago secured their spot in the tournament. However, LA has higher ambitions than the Play-In. They are still in striking distance of that sixth seed, the position that would grant them automatic entry […]

Relocation is an MLB fanbase’s worst nightmare. Cities tend to get attached to their sports teams, so the mere idea of said team moving away is enough to scare fans. So when rumors of the Arizona Diamonbacks thinking about relocation surfaced, fans were incensed. Not even a year removed from a World Series appearance, and […]

Okay, the Boston Celtics are just messing around now. In their game against the Sacramento Kings, Boston dominated the first three quarters. They went into the fourth quarter up 84-72, with them holding a lead as big as 25 at one point. Sensing an opportunity to get some rest, Joe Mazzulla elected to bench his […]

Death, taxes, and the Golden State Warriors tormenting the Houston Rockets. We’re long past the heights of their rivalry from the 2010s, but the Dubs still love putting Houston in misery. Their latest matchup saw Golden State all but eliminate their rivals from the Play-In Tournament race. It’s a brutal end for Houston, while Golden […]

The New York Knicks’ playoff hopes just got dealt a crushing blow. For months, the team was waiting on Julius Randle to return from the shoulder injury he suffered in the year. Unfortunately, it was announced recently that Randle will not be able to return this season, as he underwent surgery to repair his shoulder. […]

The NFL is slowly changing. One of the biggest rules implemented this season is the new kick-off rule. The format has completely changed, allowing for more explosive plays while greatly reducing the risk of injury. It’s forced teams to adjust their special teams strategies. Not to be outdone by the rest of the league, the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going into 2024 with a brand-new look. Gone are Kenny Pickett and Matt Canada at quarterback and offensive coordinator, respectively. Replacing them at their positions are Russell Wilson and Arthur Smith. While most of the skill positions remain intact, the team will be adding new faces to fit their new identity. […]

On Monday morning, Utah Jazz were met by a surprising article. Their rebuild after trading Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell was spearheaded by their GM Justin Zanik. Zanik has done a wonderful job so far, leading the team to near playoff appearances while commanding a “tank”. However, an article by ESPN revealed that the GM […]

The New York Yankees are looking pretty damn good to start the year, huh. After a disappointing 2023 season, the Bronx Bombers came out of the gate on fire. They extinguished a past demon of theirs after sweeping the Houston Astros. The biggest story to come out of that series, though, is their newest weapon: […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been incredible this season. After showing some growth last season, the team has burst onto the title scene as the best team in the West in terms of record. The main driving force behind the Thunder’s sudden ascent is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s continued excellence this year. A year after breaking out […]

The Denver Nuggets are on a quest to do something truly incredible. After winning the NBA championship last season, they’re gunning for a second one this year. Winning back-to-back championships is hard, though, for a number of reasons. The biggest factor for that, of course, is injuries. Teams in the NBA finals play the longest […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a pretty forgettable spring training, all things considered. The Japanese star pitcher was the biggest acquisition of the Los Angeles Dodgers outside of Shohei Ohtani. Yamamoto was highly touted as an elite pitcher, one of the best out of Japan. Everyone was excited to see Yamamoto strut his stuff in the big […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have one mantra when the offseason rolls around: more star power. They’ve always been a team that’s consistently chased the top free agents, the top targets in the offseason. Even when they have one of the best tandems in the league, the team is not afraid to tinker and add another […]

Two games into the season, and the Minnesota Twins are already dealing with injuries to their star players. Royce Lewis was projected to be one of the most important players on the team this season. However, in just his first game of the year, Lewis had to exit their game due to an injury. Fans […]

He might actually be inhuman. Victor Wembanyama has proved time and time again that the San Antonio Spurs made the right decision in picking him. He continues to astound fans with his incredible performances night in and night out. His latest masterpiece might just be his greatest single-game performance of his career. Against the New […]

The Dallas Mavericks struck gold with Luka Doncic during the 201 NBA draft. The Phoenix Suns drafting DeAndre Ayton was not entirely surprising at the time. However, what threw observers in for a loop was the Sacramento Kings’ decision to take Marvin Bagley Jr. second. Mark Cuban wasted no time, orchestrating a trade with the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are locking down their defense. After signing Arik Armstead to a massive deal, Jacksonville is keeping one of the main cornerstones of the defense. Linebacker Foyesade Oluokun has been one of the most consistent defenders for the Jags over the last few seasons. Now, he’s being rewarded for his work. Foyesade Oluokun […]

The Baltimore Orioles are done playing games. Last season, the team made a run to the playoffs as the top seed in the AL East. However, their inexperience showed heavily in the playoffs, leading to an early exit. There were major flaws in the team… and the front office wasted no time in investing in […]

The Cleveland Browns are awaiting the return of one man: Nick Chubb. The star running back suffered a gruesome leg injury during the 2023 season, and his timetable is yet to be determined. Cleveland did well without Chubb last season, but they would much rather go into the season with him than without him. With […]

Stephen Vogt’s managerial career is off to a mighty fine start. After being selected as the manager of the Cleveland Guardians, his first official game was against his former team, the Oakland A’s… on the road. Vogt’s first game as a manager was against the team that loved him like their own… on their own […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fighting for the top seed in the Western Conference for the first time since the Kevin Durant era. After a few years of rebuilding, the players fighting for that slot aren’t too familiar with postseason ball. Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams have either limited experience or have […]

The San Francisco Giants are quietly building a super team. While the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and the Arizona Diamondbacks went into an arms race, San Francisco also made some moves of their own. Their biggest acquisition, of course, is reigning NL Cy Young award winner Blake Snell, who signed a two-year deal […]