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Amidst their disappointing 2023 season, there’s one standout player from the New York Yankees: Gerrit Cole. The star pitcher has been the best player for the team during this tumultuous time. Despite his team sitting near the bottom of the AL playoff picture, Cole is still in contention to win the Cy Young. How does […]

Mekhi Becton’s career with the New York Jets has unfortunately been marred by injuries. The offensive lineman is a good player, but he has dealt with injuries since being drafted by the team in 2020. As Becton makes his return to the field after his injury, the Jets OT talked about the hardest part of […]

How about them Mariners, huh! For the first time in 20 years, the Seattle Mariners are on top of the AL West! Well, sort of: they still share the division lead with the Texas Rangers after their win over the Royals. Still, this is the first time since 2003 that Seattle has had a taste […]

The Miami Dolphins have a new running back target in mind. After whiffing on Dalvin Cook, the team is turning their attention towards Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. Taylor, who is disgruntled with the Indy front office, is seeking a trade. It was initially rumored that Miami was interested in bringing the star RB […]

The San Francisco 49ers might have a problem on their hands. Kickers are a rather underrated part of a team’s success. When an offense stalls out near the end-zone, having a reliable kicker from over 40 yards is a godsend. It allows teams to still score even if the offense stalls out. With that in […]

Trey Lance is officially gone from the San Francisco 49ers organization. After months of drama around the team’s quarterback situation, the former third-overall pick was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. The move was polarizing, as some believed that the team didn’t give him a good chance to prove himself. However, Kyle Shanahan revealed that Lance […]

The Boston Celtics is one of the most legendary franchises in the NBA. With 17 rings to their name, the team is one of the most iconic as well. Being such a prominent team, they’ve seen their fair share of free agent acquisitions in their day. Boston did most of their roster improvement via the […]

The Carolina Panthers come into the 2023 season with some interesting expectations placed upon them. For one, they have rookie sensation Bryce Young leading the charge. Young enters the NFL with high expectations placed upon him. Now that he’s named the starter for Week 1, everyone is wondering how the QB is holding up. Well, […]

After months of speculation, the San Francisco 49ers finally traded Trey Lance. The former third-overall pick QB was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fourth-round pick. It was a bit of a surprising move, considering what San Francisco gave up to draft him in the first place. It had fans questioning what […]

The Oakland Athletics are leaving Oakland, it seems. The controversial move from the As management is all but finalized at this point. Recently, the Athletics have secured the rights to a stadium in Las Vegas, their preferred destination. In a recent article, owner John Fisher put the blame on the City of Oakland, per ESPN. […]

In a surprising twist, the Pittsburgh Steelers played some of their starters in the final game of the preseason. It was just one drive, but the offense and defense had an impressive showing. Admittedly, it was against Atlanta’s backups. Still, it’s a good sign to see from a Steelers squad looking to contend this year. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most illustrious teams in NBA history. Co-owner of the most NBA championships record, LA has always been a hotspot for free agents. The bright lights of the city, the luxurious lifestyle, and the Lakers being the Lakers are the key reasons why. As with most things, some […]

For the longest time, many NBA fans believed that Giannis Antetokounmpo will forever remain with the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis was one of the only players left that seemed to value loyalty. Him signing a contract extension with Milwaukee a few years ago seemed to cement that. However, his tune has slightly changed from recent memory, […]

Anthony Edwards is one hell of a guy. The Minnesota Timberwolves star is never afraid to say what’s on his mind at all times. Sometimes, though, these comments get him in some hot water. Recently, Anthony Edwards’ comments about coming off the bench for Team USA went viral. Here’s the quote: “I mean, of course […]

Today, the wrestling world lost one of its best performers. Windham Rotunda, a.k.a Bray Wyatt in the WWE, passed away today, according to CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque. Rotunda’s father, WWE legend Mike Rotundo, was the first to tell Triple H the news. “Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda who […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ grip on the AL East crowd is loosening just a tiny bit. A so-so performance after the trade deadline allowed the Tampa Bay Rays to catch up to them a little. Making matters worse are injuries to some of their stars. Prized trade deadline acquisition Jack Flaherty missed his last scheduled start […]

Disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden was just hit with a $100,000 fine after calling Daryl Morey a “liar” over his contract and trade situation. Harden is upset with Morey and the Sixers because he thought they were going to take care of him with a max contract in the 2023 offseason after he took […]

This is it, ladies and gentlemen! The NBA has officially announced that the In-Season Tournament will start in the 2023 – 24 season. In this format, teams will be grouped and will play various games this season that will count towards the tournament. There will be a monetary prize for the winner of this tournament. […]

Well, this is surprising. One of the Philadelphia Eagles’ prized acquisitions in the offseason was star edge rusher Myles Jack. Jack was supposed to be another piece that helps Philadelphia capture that elusive second title. However, in a shocking twist, the star linebacker announced his retirement from the NFL, just two weeks after signing his […]

Who will be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ starting quarterback in Week 1? That’s the question that’s on everyone’s minds right now. It seems like a bit of a hard question, with the two choices being Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. Amid a tumultuous off-season for both parties, coach Todd Bowles offered an update of sorts […]

Well, this whole Jonathan Taylor and Indianapolis Colts saga has reached a conclusion. After a holdout from the star running back, Taylor has returned to training camp. Taylor is now practicing again with the team, although his trade request still stands. It seems like the former All-Pro RB is steadfast in his decision, though. Amid […]

There’s trouble in Philadelphia! The Philadelphia 76ers are in code red right now. James Harden’s sudden trade request has seemingly put the whole team in disarray. Harden’s malcontent has reached a fever pitch, with the Sixers star even going so far as to publicly call out Daryl Morey. Worse, reigning MVP Joel Embiid seems to […]

Jordan’s going all-out with their recent signings. A few days ago, the Jordan Brand announced that Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is now part of their brand. After snagging the MVP finalist, they finally have their MVP. New York Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge is now joining Jordan as well. and he announced it in […]

The Detroit Lions have a problem at wide receiver. With Jameson Williams’ impending suspension, there’s an open spot up for grabs. Perhaps some were hoping that ex-New York Jets WR Denzel Mims could fill that void in the interim. However, coach Dan Campbell’s recent comments about Mims seemed to paint a bleak picture on his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a couple of injuries during their preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. The most serious one, of course, is the scary injuries to WR Tyrie Cleveland and DT Moro Ojomo. Both players suffered neck injuries at separate points of the game. However, another key player that got injured during the game […]

Jameson Williams just can’t catch a break. Earlier in training camp, the Detroit Lions star wide receiver left camp due to a leg injury. That injury comes at the heels of Williams’ six-game suspension due to violating the NFL’s gambling policy. It’s just overall a brutal situation for the 12th overall pick of the 2022 […]

The brawl between Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez took the baseball world by surprise. In a twist from the usual fights we see, the two players actually swung at each other during a particular game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians. Ramirez ended up connecting on a swing that took Anderson down. […]

Well, this is something you don’t see everyday. During the joint practice between the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a member of New York was carted off… but it wasn’t a player. Tony Oden, an assistant coach for the Jets, was carted off the field, per Zack Blatt. Oden reportedly collapsed after a […]

On Wednesday morning, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw one of their best players go down with an injury. Russell Gage, one of Tampa Bay’s top wide receivers, suffered a non-contact leg injury during their joint training with the Jets. The injury is a brutal one, with officials expecting the WR to miss the entire season. […]

Steve Kerr is bringing a little bit of Golden State spice to Team USA. The long-time Warriors head coach is tasked with leading Team USA to the gold medal in the FIBA World Cup. After a disappointing run in 2019, the team is looking to redeem themselves. With that in mind, Kerr is bringing some […]

It’s finally official. After months of dancing around, the New York Jets have officially signed free agent running back Dalvin Cook. Cook will be joining a New York team looking to win their first championship since 1969. Every fan is excited to see the ex-Vikings running back wreck havoc in the Big Apple. Already, Cook […]

Ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Canada was hyped up to be one of the best teams in the field. Boasting a lineup full of NBA stars, the team seemed to be one of the biggest contenders for the title. However, one of their stars is set to miss the tournament: Denver Nuggets PG […]

The Atlanta Braves are easily the best team in the MLB today. They own the best record in the entire league, and their performances back up the winning season. They’ve routinely beaten opponents below them to a pulp, and they find way to win in the most unlikely places. A big reason for their success […]

For a team that’s relatively new to the league, the Toronto Raptors sure have some history to them. This team has reached the highest of highs and the lowest of lows at some point during their tenure. Even before they were a “success story”, though, they’ve been a fairly interesting thing to follow. Most of […]

Will Broncos Country ride this season? After an awful season, the Denver Broncos are looking to bounce back. The few success they’ve had last season was due to their defense completely shutting down opposing offenses. One of their best defenders, Patrick Surtain, went down with an injury earlier in training camp, sparking worries amongst fans. […]

He’s back! After a long absence, Max Fried is back on the mound for the Atlanta Braves. The star lefty returned to pitching after recovering from an injury he suffered a couple of months ago. While it wasn’t a perfect return, Fried did just enough to fend off the New York Yankees in Game 1 […]

Luka Doncic might be the best thing to happen to the Dallas Mavericks since Dirk Nowitzki. The Slovenian superstar has been one of the best players in the NBA ever since he was drafted by the Mavs. However, title success has eluded Doncic so far in his career. Now, though, Doncic is focusing his efforts […]

Deshaun Watson’s first season with the Cleveland Browns was a complete disaster. Let’s not sugarcoat it: after serving a twelve-game suspension, Watson had one of the worst stretches of his career in Cleveland. The star QB struggled severely, as the pressures from on and off the field seemed to get to him. Cleveland would end […]

The New York Yankees badly need reinforcements. Despite a positive record, a playoff berth seems so far away from New York. With how deep the American League has been this season, they will need a major miracle to sniff the final Wild Card berth. Fortunately, they’re getting some much needed help: slugger DJ LeMahieu is […]