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Ronald Acuna Jr is playing out of his mind this season for the Atlanta Braves. After a down season in 2022, the star outfielder is having his best season by far in the majors. The Braves star’s stellar hitting and speed makes him a clear favorite for the MVP trophy. Recently, though, other contenders have […]

Whenever the FIBA World Cup rolls around, there’s always a debate between the differences between their play and the play in the NBA. While they still play the same sport, there are many rule differences that make a major difference. In particular, there’s a big difference between defense in both leagues. It’s subtle, but it’s […]

In the final game of their FIBA World Cup campaign, Jordan Clarkson made sure to give the home crowd something to cheer for. With an Olympic berth on the line, the Utah Jazz star turned in one of the greatest performances by a player in a Philippines jersey. Clarkson ended the game against China with […]

This season is a massive disappointment for the New York Yankees. They came into this season with high expectations, especially after placing in the top 2 in the regular season last year. However, New York just hasn’t been able to keep up with the rapidly improving teams in their division. The Orioles and the Rays […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are having a bit of a Chris Jones problem. The star defensive tackle is in the midst of a holdout after contract negotiations between the two sides broke down. Jones is planning to not play with the team up until Week 8, apparently. Jones is one of the best defensive tackles […]

Joey Bosa has been playing the NFL for quite some time. The Los Angeles Chargers defensive end has been with the team since 2016. Over the course of his career, Bosa has seen a lot of regular season success. However, the playoffs are an entirely different story. Bosa has not sniffed the Super Bowl in […]

Jordan Clarkson, ladies and gentlemen. The Utah Jazz star suited up for the Philippines in the FIBA World Cup. After losing their first four games, Clarkson and co. found themselves in a deadlock against China in their final game. A loss would completely end the country’s chances at the Olympics. That’s when Clarkson decided enough was […]

When the lights are brightest, every team needs their ace to shine the brightest. That’s exactly what Max Fried did for the Atlanta Braves in their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fried was electric in his start, shutting down LA’s offense with his fastball-curveball combination. After the game, Fried talked about how this game […]

The Dallas Cowboys come into the 2023 season with a change in their offensive lineup. The team traded for star wide receiver Brandin Cooks to bolster their offensive weapons around QB Dak Prescott. Now, Dallas boasts a rather potent and dangerous combination for their offense. Prescott talked about the many weapons Dallas has on offense, […]

The Detroit Lions are gearing up for a bloodbath against the Kansas City Chiefs. Week 1 of the NFL season will start with the defending champions going up against the upstart team. Detroit is obviously making all the preparations they need against Kansas City. When asked about a certain player on their opponent’s roster, though, […]

Amid the St. Louis Cardinals’ awful 2023 season, the team is chasing one achievement for their legend. Adam Wainwright, the long-time ace of the team, is two wins away from racking up 200 career wins in his career. The 40-year old legend still has some juice left in the tank (despite a rough season all […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are desperately chasing a chance at the playoffs this season. They sit 2 and a half games away from a Wild Card spot; not an ideal place to be, but they’re at least in striking distance. However, Toronto might lose one of their key starters late into their playoff push. During […]

Guess who’s going All Elite? In one of the more surprising twists in 2023, former NBA champion and Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman will be part of AEW’s show. The announcement was made earlier in the day, and was well-received by the crowd. The question is… when will Rodman be performing? Well, Dennis Rodman will […]

The Pac-12 is on the brink of death. Over the course of the offseason, the conference has lost more and more of its teams. It first started when USC and Oregon bannered a contingent that leaves the conference for the Big 10. Utah and Colorado then were part of another four teams leaving for the […]

Roster cuts are always a painful time for NFL teams. You hate to see some players go, but you have put your team’s best interests in mind. Fan favorites often get cut in favor of making room for talent in other areas of the team. That’s exactly what happened with the Buffalo Bills, releasing Josh […]

The Austin Reaves hype train is firing on all cylinders now. After an incredible season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Reaves is now being treated as a critical member of the team. His new contract extension, as well as selection to the Team USA lineup, is proof of that. Part of the pressure of being […]

Ronald Acuna Jr had a crazy day this past Thursday. In the morning, the Atlanta Braves star got married to his long-time girlfriend. That same evening, while he was running on less than six hours of sleep, Acuna hit a big grand slam in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. That’s just how […]

The Detroit Lions might be the most hyped-up team in the NFL for the 2023 season. Despite missing the playoffs last season, many are looking forward to see this team succeed in 2023. There’s a good reason why: Detroit has a strong offense and some interesting players on defense. Many are even picking them as […]

The time is ticking for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ relationship with Mike Evans. The star wide receiver has now set a deadline on when the team needs to reach an extension with him. This on its own doesn’t mean that Evans is gone after this season. However, recent reports about Evans leaving the Bucs after […]

Joe Burrow is the lifeblood of the Cincinnati Bengals. I think that’s not exactly a secret: the star quarterback is at the heart of the team’s success in the recent years. However, year after year, Burrow has constantly missed time from the team’s training camp/preseason plans. This year, it was a calf injury that sidelined […]

The first game of Matt Rhule’s tenure with the Nebraska football team didn’t go according to plan. They were on pace to beat the odds and beat Minnesota in their first game of the season. However, in a shocking twist, the Cornhuskers inexplicably collapsed in the final quarter of the game. After the game, Matt […]

The second round of the FIBA World Cup saw Team USA face some stiff competition for the first time after dominating their opponents. Against a Nikola Vucevic-led Montenegro squad, the US found themselves in a brutal slugfest. Montenegro gave the team all they could handle and then some. In the end, though, it was a […]

It’s finally done. After a month of discussions and debates, the Atlantic Coast Conference (or ACC) are officially welcoming three new teams to their league. Stanford, California, and SMU are now heading to the ACC, per Ross Dellenger. This now means that two more universities are leaving the nearly-barren Pac-12. “It’s final: ACC presidents have […]

How good will be the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 season? The team is clearly on a rebuilding path, with a lot of young players on their roster. However, they also have the first overall pick in Bryce Young, and defense led by two talented playmakers in Brian Burns and Jaycee Horn. They also added […]

Once again, the Los Angeles Angels have been a massive disappointment. Entering the 2023 season, many hoped for this team to find some modicum of success. With Shohei Ohtani’s impending free agency, there was pressure for this team to, at the very least, make the playoffs. Unfortunately, despite this “pressure”, Los Angeles is miles away […]

Depending on who you ask, the tale of Ben Simmons is either heartbreaking or frustrating. The former 1st overall pick has missed a significant amount of time for the Brooklyn Nets due to numerous injuries. Some people feel bad for the former Sixers star due to the misfortune he’s had. Others are frustrated with the […]

When will Justin Jefferson get paid? That’s the question on every Minnesota Vikings fan’s heads right now. The star wide receiver is eligible for a contract extension now. Given what he’s done in the last three years, it’s safe to say that he deserves a big extension. After signing TJ Hockenson to a brand-new extension, […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a bit of a sticky situation on their hands. Nick Bosa, the team’s star defensive end and reigning Defensive Player of the Year, has still not signed a contract extension with the team. Fans are hoping that the team is able to work out a new deal with Bosa before […]

As most people predicted, Team USA has been dominating their competition at the FIBA World Cup. Behind the combined efforts of the entire team, the US squad has cruised against their group so far. However, there’s been an interesting change so far. After initially starting for the team, Brandon Ingram has been moved to the […]

After winning the National Championship last season, the Georgia Bulldogs are ready to run it. Despite losing most of their starters, especially on the defensive end, the team is still raring to defend their title. It seems like the oddsmakers also like Bulldogs’ championship chances for the 2024 College Football Playoffs, as they open as […]

Mercedes fans, you can rest easy now. Over the last few days, rumors of Lewis Hamilton potentially leaving Mercedes for Ferrari abounded. The F1 star refused to sign an extension with his team before this week, fueling rumors of him joining Ferrari amid Carlos Sainz’ imminent departure. Had the move gone through, it would’ve sent […]

Paul George between a top-2 podcaster wasn’t on anyone’s 2023 bingo card, but here we are. The Los Angeles Clippers star started a podcast this year with some of his buddies, and it’s been an absolute treat to listen to. PG’s insights as a veteran have been eye-opening. He’s also had numerous entertaining guests, including […]

Two years ago, Najee Harris emerged as one of the best running backs in the entire league. The then-Pittsburgh Steelers rookie had an incredible first year, being one of the main reasons for the team’s playoff berth. However, in his sophomore year, Harris’ stats took a bit of a nose dive. Some people attributed Harris’ […]

Well, that’s not a good sign. Amid the start of the college football season, the Nebraska team is already suffering from some roster issues. One of their players, tight end Arik Gilbert faced questions about his eligibility. Now, Gilbert is facing a different problem, as he’s been arrested, per on3.com. “Gilbert was taken into custody […]

The New York Jets are going all-in for the 2023 season. After years of struggling at the bottom of the league, the team has made a push for the Super Bowl. They traded for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers to lead an offense that showed tons of promise last season. In addition, the team made a […]

The Denver Broncos hung their hat on their intense defense last season. Their suffocating chokehold on opposing offenses was the only thing that kept them mildly competitive during their dreadful 2022 season. Unfortunately, one of their key defenders might be gone for a significant time. K’Waun Williams, one of the Broncos’ top cornerbacks, underwent ankle […]

Nothing lasts forever. Take the Chicago White Sox, for example. The team has played in Guaranteed Rate Field since 1991. Over those 32 years, the team has made a lot of memories, good and bad. However, with the White Sox’s lease on the field expiring in 2028, the team might need to look at a […]

Well, ain’t this a throwback. Jimmy Graham returned to the New Orleans Saints in the offseason, much to the delight of fans. The legendary tight end had many imcredible moments with the team in his career. However, no one really expected him to perform at the same level as he did in his prime. During […]

Jonathan Taylor might be heading to the Miami Dolphins soon. After the Indianapolis Colts permitted Taylor to seek a trade, the Dolphins emerged as the top suitor for the star running back. It appears that both sides are still not close to a deal that sends the All-Pro running back to Florida. However, just this […]