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The fate of the Pittsburgh Steelers lies on Kenny Pickett’s shoulders. The second-year quarterback was picked in the first round last season, with the hopes that he can take over as the franchise quarterback. His first season in the league was a mixed-bag, but it was generally good. With that in mind, every Steelers fan […]

What are the Detroit Lions cooking in Michigan? After an impressive 2022 season fell short of their playoff aspirations, many expect them to take control of the NFC North. They’ve added some new weapons to complement their offense, including rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Amid all the hype around the team, QB Jared Goff praised […]

Did the Baltimore Ravens finally solve their wide receiver issues? For the longest time, Baltimore had trouble surrounding Lamar Jackson with elite weapons. They have tried taking receivers in the draft, but all of their selections have been underwhelming at best. Now, though, they might have struck gold with Zay Flowers. The Boston college product […]

The Chicago Bears just added more weapons for the 2023 season. Their goal for next season is clear: they are looking to compete for the NFC North title. They’ve done a lot of work in the offseason to retool both their offense and defense. Recently, after expressing interest in beefing up their defensive line, they […]

Tuesday’s historic game between the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners featured a crime between two young stars of the league. During the fourth inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. launched a rocket to center field, where Julio Rodriguez was positioned. J-Rod went up for the ball as it sailed over the fence. Tatis thought he […]

For a player of Matt Ryan’s caliber, the end of his NFL career sure ended in a hot mess. Arguably the greatest quarterback in Atlanta Falcons history, Ryan was abruptly traded to the Indianapolis Colts in the 2022 offseason. He was traded there in the hopes that he could lead the team to the Super […]

Well, this season hasn’t been going according to plan for the Los Angeles Angels. After a middling season, the team decided to go all-in at the trade deadline, acquiring Lucas Giolito, CJ Cron, and Randal Grichuk to bolster their season. The plan was simple: go all-in at the deadline and make a serious playoff push. […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl LVI win is a bittersweet moment for Odell Beckham Jr. Yes, the star wide receiver won the first title of his career, and he had a hell of a game. Unfortunately, in that same game, OBJ suffered an injury that would end up costing him the entirety of the […]

It’s crazy to think that Micah Parsons is just entering his third year in the league. The Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher has been incredible in his first two seasons in the league, bullying offensive linemen left and right. He’s been so good, his own teammates are starting to look bad. Parsons’ incredible (albeit a […]

CJ Stroud is the future of the Houston Texans. The second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Stroud was drafted in the hopes that he’ll be able to lead this franchise. Not just in terms of talent: Houston wants HIM to be their leader. Already, we’re seeing nothing but good things from Stroud in […]

Matthew Judon has been a beast for the New England Patriots over the course of his time there. After joining the team in 2021, the star linebacker has quietly racked up double-digit assists in the last two seasons. Because of that, the Pats were inclined to rework Judon’s contract in order to reward him after […]

Is Jordan Love ready to start for the Green Bay Packers? That’s the burning question on a lot of fans’ minds right now. Love has barely started in his career, sitting behind Aaron Rodgers for the most part. Now, the QB will get to be the full-time starter, despite only having started one game and […]

Most of the discourse around the Green Bay Packers will revolve around Jordan Love, and understandably so. Love is just filling in for one of the best quarterbacks in franchise history after years of sitting behind him. No big deal, am I right? The criticism of the young QB has gotten quite out of hand, […]

2023 hasn’t been kind to Trea Turner. After signing a mega-deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, everyone expected the speedster to make a positive impact. Unfortunately, that just hasn’t been the case for him this season. Turner’s struggles at the plate have been a problem for Philly all season long. Despite the struggles, the fans are […]

Well, the San Francisco 49ers avoided yet another injury to one of their QBs. Brock Purdy, who is returning from an elbow injury he suffered in the playoffs last season, took a rather scary hit from teammate Clelin Ferrell. While Purdy ended up being just fine, the hit still sparked a reaction from head coach […]

Jeff Okudah just can’t catch a break, man. The former Detroit Lions cornerback has been plagued by injuries for most of his young career. After a trade to the Atlanta Falcons, Okudah was likely looking for a fresh start. However, during the training camp, the CB had to be carted off after suffering a knee […]

Well, that’s surprising. The USA men’s basketball team got completely destroyed by the USA Select Team during one of their scrimmages for the FIBA World Cup. Granted, the Select Team is made up of quality NBA talents like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, and Jalen Duren. Still, it’s surprising that the supposed best team from the […]

He’s back, baby! After missing a good chunk of the season, Braves ace Max Fried returned to the field against the Chicago Cubs. Facing a familiar face in Dansby Swanson, Fried picked up where he left off. The lefty ace struck out eight en route to an 8-0 shutout win over Chicago. After the game, […]

Some scars still run deep. In college football, where every loss almost always matters, these scars can linger for years. Take, for example, Ohio State’s loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff last season.  Despite holding two-touchdown leads for a good chunk of the game, the Buckeyes failed to stop the Bulldogs from storming […]

Joe Kelly is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he brings with him the same intensity and passion that endeared him to fans. Kelly is one of the most passionate players in the league, and his reactions are indicative of this. Take, for example, his at-bats against San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. […]

CJ Stroud is trying to earn the Houston Texans’ QB1 job for Week 1. Unlike Bryce Young and the Panthers, head coach DeMeco Ryans insists that Stroud needs to fight for the right to start in Week 1. While the move was criticized by outsiders, Stroud seemed to have no problem with this setup. Now, […]

Well, it’s finally happening. After all of the rumors swirling around Oregon and Washington’s decision, it’s official. Both the Ducks and Huskies are leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten. The move, which was rumored to be “losing momentum” just an hour ago, was confirmed by Dan Wetzel. “The Big Ten is in the […]

The trash talking bout between Trevon Diggs and Dak Prescott had Dallas Cowboys fans feeling a bit worried. The two stars of Dallas got into a heated argument during one of their games. Without context, the incident looked bad. It made fans worried that something was amisss with the team. Thankfully, it seems like everything […]

The Dallas Cowboys found themselves in some controversy recently. Dak Prescott and Trevon Diggs’ verbal spat during one of their practice games caught the attention of NFL fans everywhere. Fights are common in training camp, but to see two stars go at it was rare. Most people brushed off the spat as both players being […]

Cam Jordan will forever be a member of the New Orleans Saints. The star edge rusher has always been linked to trade rumors, but the star was never traded. Now, Jordan made a big move that might secure his spot on the Saints’  all-time team. Jordan signed a new two-year deal with New Orleans recently. […]

The Chicago Bears are not done adding new weapons for Justin Fields. The team has decided to go all-in on the young quarterback this season by building around his unique skillset. Their biggest acquisition is, of course, trading the first overall pick for ex-Panthers WR DJ Moore. They also went and grabbed a player from […]

Well, that was an interesting first game to kick off the 2023 NFL preseason. The Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets participated in the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. During the game, something bizarre happened. Part of the stadium’s lights went out, causing the game to be put on hold. While staffers […]

The Orlando Magic made headlines a day ago for an off-court move they made. After controversial Florida politician Ron DeSantis announced his intentions to run in 2024 as president, the team made a $50,000 donation to DeSantis’ camp. This came as a surprise to many: rarely do teams make a donation to a political figure. […]

The ceiling is the sky for Indianapolis Colts rookie Anthony Richardson. The Florida quarterback might be the most athletically gifted QB prospect in recent memory. He’s got a cannon arm and the athleticism to dominate on the ground. However, concerns about his passing acumen have many fans worried about Richardson. After all, how good a […]

Lost in the wait for Joe Burrow’s contract extension is the another upcoming extension for a young star. San Francisco 49ers star DE Nick Bosa is due for a new contract after four successful seasons with the team. However, both sides still aren’t seeing eye-to-eye on a deal. Because of that, Bosa is currently in […]

The Chicago Bears enter the 2023 with a renewed hope. Last season, the team saw Justin Fields emerge into an intriguing player on offense. While his passing had some work to do, his ability to run the ball and throw beautiful deep balls gave many fans optimism. Chicago doubled down on the Fields hype train […]

The Baltimore Orioles got a great player at the trade deadline when they acquired Jack Flaherty. Flaherty, a product of the St. Louis Cardinals’ system, was traded to Baltimore amid his previous team’s season-long slump. Despite having a bit of a down year, the star is still ready to contribute to a winning team. Don’t […]

Bronny James’ sudden cardiac arrest took the entire basketball world by surprise. Bronny, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, collapsed during a practice with his USC basketball team abruptly. Thanks to a swift response by the medical team, the younger James survived and is now back to playing somewhat. However… questions about Bronny’s future […]

Lance Lynn’s debut with Los Angeles Dodgers was a bit of a mixed bag. Just a few days after he was traded to his new team, the former Chicago White Sox righty made his first start against the Oakland Athletics. In the end, LA came away with the win. After the game, Lynn and Dodgers […]

The NFL season is drawing closer, and teams are ramping up their preparation for the season. Practices in pads, full scrimmages, all the works. The New England Patriots are no different, with the team looking to redeem themselves after the 2022 season. With all of that in mind, Bill Belichick was asked an important question… […]

In the NFL, the best ability is availability. No matter how good you are, it doesn’t matter if you aren’t able to stay on the field. Last season, Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa missed a good chunk of the season after suffering multiple concussions. With that in mind, Tua is doing everything he can to […]

That’s it for the New York Mets’ 2023 season. After a supremely disappointing first half of the season, the front office has decided to renege a bit on their roster building plans. They traded both of their aces in Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander to the Rangers and Astros, respectively. The focus is clear: rebuild […]

Football is back, baby! It’s not an NFL training camp if a fight doesn’t break out between teammates. On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys went through this familiar song and dance. Star quarterback Dak Prescott and star cornerback Trevon Diggs got into a fight at training camp. Tensions were running hot, and while no punches were […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming into the 2023 season with high expectations. After a surprising performance in 2022, everyone is hoping for the team to make it back to the playoffs. The Jags are getting some reinforcements, too, with star WR Calvin Ridley arriving via trade. Unfortunately, Ridley’s first few practices with his new team […]