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Two months ago, the Atlanta Hawks traded forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz. The move came as a mild surprise: many viewed Collins as a foundational piece along with Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. However, after a brutal 2022-23 season filled with injuries, the team decided to move on from the forward. After a […]

This has been a nightmare start to the season for the Cincinnati Bengals. They have started the season 0-2, with both losses coming at the hands of two division rivals. Joe Burrow hasn’t looked the same in his return from his calf injury. To make matters worse, Burrow reaggravated the calf injury late into their […]

The Los Angeles Rams have massive changes coming to their backfield. Cam Akers, the team’s long-time starting running back, has been benched in favor of Kyren Williams. In addition, the Rams are looking for suitors that are interested in a Cam Akers trade. This situation has seemingly come out of left field, as even Akers […]

Two years ago, if you told the average MLB fan that the Baltimore Orioles would be the best team in the AL East, you’d be laughed out of the building. At the time, the Os were the worst team in the MLB. There were even allegations that Baltimore was blatantly tanking! A playoff berth was […]

With Week 2 nearly in the rearview mirror, several NFL stars have either suffered an injury or reaggravated old ailments. The physical toll of the sport means that injuries are common in every game. With that in mind, let’s take a look around the league and see which players have suffered injuries during the games. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has been under fire from fans for quite some time now. Despite having some talented players like Kenny Pickett, George Pickens, Diontae Johnson, and Najee Harris, their offense has been their weak point for a couple of years now. The common culprit that fans point to is Canada’s playcalling. It turns […]

Josh Allen’s performance in Week 1 for the Buffalo Bills left a lot to be desired. Yes, Allen had a solid 236 yards on paper, which seems to be good. However, he had three interceptions, all picked off by the same DB with varying levels of awfulness. Allen also had one fumble when he bumped […]

Shedeur Sanders kind of went crazy for Colorado football on Saturday, huh. The Buffaloes quarterback found himself in a pickle against Colorado State, as he faced an 11-point deficit at one point. With two minutes left and the Buffaloes needing eight points to force OT, Sanders went to work from their own two-yard line. Sanders […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ championship window closed as fast as it opened. After their 2021 championship, the team spiraled in their title defense season. Injuries to their star players and heavy regression quickly sent their 2022 campaign down the drain. Now, the Rams are staring a rebuilding season dead in the eye. Already, the Rams […]

Colorado football is here to stay, baby! After a thriller against the CFP runner-ups and a domination of Nebraska, the Buffaloes found themselves in an uncomfortable spot against in-state rivals Colorado State. The Rams had a perfect gameplan against Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders, forcing them to make tough plays. Despite the 11-point deficit, Sanders […]

Jordan Love’s first start for the Green Bay Packers went about as well as you’d expect. Against their long-time rivals in the Chicago Bears, the team dropped 38 points on the measly Chicago defense. However, that offense will be without two of their top weapons in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. The Packers announced […]

This season is looking like it’s going to be nightmarish for Chicago Bears fans. All offseason long, the team was hyped up as a potential dark horse in the NFC. Many cited a potential improvement for Justin Fields, the addition of DJ Moore, and last year’s end-of-season rally as a reason why they would succeed. […]

Josh Allen hasn’t been playing well since… well, last season, if we’re being honest. Towards the end of the 2022 season, the Buffalo Bills QB was starting to shows of bad play. In particular, his decision-making seemed to get worse and worse. In Week 1 against the New York Jets, the worst aspects of Allen’s […]

We’re just one week into the NFL season, and the Baltimore Ravens are already looking banged up. In just the first game of the year, the team already lost star running back JK Dobbins for the year due to an Achilles tear . Many of their players also suffered injuries in Week 1, putting their […]

That’s a game that everyone’s gonna want to forget. Week 1 of the Cincinnati Bengals started off in the worst way possible: getting blown out by the Cleveland Browns. After signing a massive mega-deal, Joe Burrow visibly struggled against Cleveland. While he didn’t throw any picks, he only had 82 yards in the air for […]

The Motown hype in 2023 is real! The Detroit Lions delivered on their hype after winning a close game against the defending champions Kansas City Chiefs. Thanks to a solid effort on defense and their offense going blow-for-blow with Patrick Mahomes, Detroit earned their first win. Now, the energy around the city is high coming […]

Despite the loss, the New England Patriots played a hell of a game against the reigning NFC champions Philadelphia Eagles. The defense did their best to hold down the potent Philly attack. On the other hand, the new-look offense started slow, but Mac Jones eventually found his rhythm. It was too little too late, though, […]

The Houston Texans had a rather uneventful start to their 2023 season. In CJ Stroud’s first game as an NFL starter, it was clear that there was a lot of work that needed to be done. There were some high points, yes. For the most part, though, there were many areas that needed to be […]

Ohio State football’s quest to find their new starting quarterback has finally ended. There was a lot of talk about whether Kyle McCord or Devin Brown would win the QB1 role for the Buckeyes. After their Week 2 game, Ryan Day has settled on his quarterback: McCord will be taking over as QB1, per Bill […]

The first game of the Carolina Panthers in the Bryce Young era went horribly. Against a stout Atlanta Falcons defense, the QB struggled, throwing two picks to safety Jessie Bates III. Worse, their defense was repeatedly gashed by Atlanta’s relentless rushing attack. Their passing attack was non-existent, but with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allegier wreaking […]

Week 1 of the 2023 season has been an absolute rollercoaster for the New York Jets. Between Aaron Rodgers’ unfortunate injury, Garrett Wilson doing Garrett Wilson things, and a walkoff punt return TD in overtime, things have been crazy in the Big Apple. Lost in all the chaos, though, is a returning star coming back […]

Well, this is unfortunate. Aaron Rodgers’ New York Jets stint came to an abrupt end during the first drive of the game when he went down with an injury. Rodgers crumpled to the ground after being sacked, and he was unable to get up. Rodgers was taken out of the game and was eventually carted […]

Even if you aren’t a New York Jets fan, you’ve likely heard about the “Butt Fumble”. If you’ve watched any YouTube compilation of NFL fails, you’ve seen this one. On one fateful game against the New England Patriots, then-Jets QB Mark Sanchez crashed into his own teammates’ behind, causing him to fumble. The ball was […]

Damian Lillard’s trade request is currently the biggest talking point amongst NBA circles. There’s a good reason why: the Portland Trail Blazers star is looking for a new team after being loyal to the team for over a decade. Recently, there was a report from Shams Charania that essentially said that Lillard wouldn’t play for […]

Today is the day. Mike Evans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ top wide receiver gave the team until today to hand him a new contract extension. If a deal isn’t struck today, Evans will not resume contract negotiations until the end of the season. The prevailing thought is that Evans is out of Tampa Bay once […]

The Denver Broncos’ defense was the only reason the team didn’t go completely winless last season. Their defense was one of the stingiest units in the NFL, turning every game into a bloodbath. One of the cornerstones of their defense is third-year cornerback Pat Surtain II. Despite Surtain’s talents, though, the Broncos struggled to contain […]

FOOTBALL IS BACK, BABY! Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season kicked off with the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs bested by the upstart Detroit Lions on Thursday night. After months of waiting, fans get to watch their favorite football teams once again. The start of the NFL season also means that fantasy football has […]

Joe Burrow just got PAID big time. The Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback signed a massive five-year, $275 million extension. This now makes Burrow the highest-paid player in NFL history. After months of speculation about whether a deal gets done, it’s finally over. Cincy fans can rest easy knowing that they have their star QB locked […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ loss against the Detroit Lions surprisingly sparked a debate about offensive line techniques. Jawaan Taylor, one of KC’s offseason acquisitions, started at right tackle today. However, fans started noticing a trend with how Taylor played at right tackle, a style that seemed a bit illegal. There are two main talking points […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is solidifying his NL MVP claim. In their last series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Acuna became the first and only member of the 30-60 club (30 HRs, 60 SBs). After a rough two games against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Braves right fielder bounced back in a big way, hitting two […]

The first Sunday of the NFL season is nearly here! The San Francisco 49ers will kick off their 2023 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road at Acrisure Stadium. The game will feature the return of Brock Purdy after his injury in the NFC Championship Game. In his return, Steelers CB Patrick Peterson claimed […]

That’s one way to start your NFL season. Coming into the 2023 season, there were a lot of expectations for the Detroit Lions. Despite narrowly missing the playoffs, Detroit’s strong play had fans encouraged that they would be better. Even with all that hype, though, no one really gave them a chance against the defending […]

Team USA is without one of their stars in the FIBA World Cup against Germany in the semifinals. Brandon Ingram, the New Orleans Pelicans’ All-Star forward, was ruled out for their game. With a Finals berth on the line, US fans are wondering why the star forward is not playing. Well, as it turns out, […]

Joe Burrow isn’t going anywhere. After his fellow 2020 quarterbacks inked long-term extensions, many were waiting for the Cincinnati Bengals to extend their star quarterback. However, up until the start of the regular season, there was no news about Burrow’s extension. The injury he dealt with during training camp certainly didn’t help. Literally minutes before […]

Never too late to make a splash in free agency, am I right? The Los Angeles Lakers snagged one of the best free agents left on the market in Christian Wood. The former Houston Rockets center now joins a frontcourt that saw a lot of success towards the end of the 2022-23 season. But why […]

Cooper Kupp’s injury is probably the biggest talking point amongst NFL fans today. There’s a couple of reasons why: first of all, Kupp is one of the best, if not the best, wide receivers in the league. When he’s healthy, no one can match his production. The second reason is that Kupp was one of […]

With new ownership comes a lot of change for any sports team. That is doubly true for the Washington Commanders. After a way-too-long and terrible time under Dan Snyder’s leadership, a new group will lead the way. Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris and NBA legend Magic Johnson headline a group that bought ownership of the […]

Taking a pitch to any part of the body is never a comfortably experience. With major league pitchers slinging 80mph balls at the minimum, even an off-speed pitch can hurt a ton. During a fateful July game, though, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward suffered the worst kind of HBP: an unintentional 92mph sinker to […]

The FIBA World Cup quarterfinal game between Canada and Slovenia saw tempers flare up between two NBA players. Canadian defender Dillon Brooks was tasked with the unenviable task of defending Slovenian star Luka Doncic. Brooks did well against Doncic, playing with a physicality that frustrated Doncic. That physicality rubbed off on the other Canadian players, […]