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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 […]

This early into his career, Patrick Mahomes is already entering GOAT territory. There’s a good reason why: the Kansas City Chiefs star already has two rings to his name and has made it to three Super Bowls. Already, people are comparing Mahomes to the greatest quarterback of all-time: Tom Brady. With seven rings to his […]

The Los Angeles Rams just can’t catch a break. After an awful 2022 season filled with injuries to their key players, fans were looking forward to a better campaign. Cooper Kupp’s return from injury signaled the turnaround they desperately needed. Unfortunately, Kupp suffered another injury during training camp, forcing him to miss more time. What’s […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will have some very different faces in different places. After the 2023 offseason, certain parts of their team look completely different from the previous year. Other facets of the team remain largely unchanged, due to the success they had last season. However, change is inevitable. Over the course of the preseason, certain […]

The New York Jets are not hiding their love for Dalvin Cook. After being released by the Minnesota Vikings, the former Pro Bowl running back has been courted by the men in green. While there’s been a lot of hold-up from both sides, a deal is still expected to be reached. While this is going […]

The Green Bay Packers are entering a new era. After the departure of Aaron Rodgers, this team will be trotting out a completely different team, especially on offense. Gone are the old guard of wide receivers and tight ends. Now, they have a new crew of pass-catchers to help Jordan Love grow. Already, one of […]

That was a bit of a brawl, wasn’t it? Going up against Spain in preparation for the FIBA World Cup, Team USA eked out a narrow 10-point win. It was closer than the final score indicated: Spain went on a spirited rally in the second half of the game to scare the home team. Thanks […]

Earlier this day, Wander Franco was the subject of speculation and investigation. In the midst of the Tampa Bay Rays’ game against the Cleveland Guardians, the star shortstop left the dugout. Later on, it was revealed that the MLB has launched an investigation after some social media posts involving Franco went viral. Now, as the […]

Anthony Edwards is making the most of his Team USA team. The young Minnesota Timberwolves star is having an impressive stint with the national team. In fact, his efforts against Spain in their most recent game led to a win. Edwards was active on both ends, showing growth in areas that he previously struggled in. […]

Comebacks aren’t exactly uncommon nowadays. It seems like every other day, you’ll see a big comeback from a team in the MLB. On Sunday, though, the league saw TWO major comebacks happen in the final hour of their respective games, so to speak. The Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins both made two crazy come-from-behind […]

Jonathan Taylor’s situation with the Indianapolis Colts was the biggest story of the past two weeks. What was supposed to be the usual contract dispute drama turned out to be something much messier than anticipated. It involved some nasty subtweets and a supposed bogus injury report. Everyone was bracing for a crazy breakup. Now, we […]