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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 […]

The Los Angeles Rams had a collective heart attack when Cooper Kupp exited their Tuesday practice due to an injury. Kupp was just returning from an ankle injury that sidelined him for most of the 2022 season, and had some incredible catches during the practice game. After practice ended, everyone is wondered what the prognosis […]

The Miami Dolphins had a rough start to their training camp after Jalen Ramsey’s injury. While the star cornerback didn’t suffer a season-ending injury, his knee surgery will force him to be out until December at least. Thankfully, Miami is getting some much-needed reinforcements on the other side of the ball. Terron Armstead has been […]

Damar Hamlin is back on the field! The Buffalo Bills safety has been practicing with the team throughout training camp, yes. However, today marks the first day that Hamlin will be playing in pads for the first time since the incident. This is a momentous moment for Hamlin, who nearly had his life and career […]

The Atlanta Braves might be on top of the National League, but that doesn’t mean that they’re standing pat at the trade deadline. Quite the opposite, actually: the team has some glaring issues that need to be addressed. What exactly are these problems? Well, Atlanta is reportedly looking for pitching help, particularly in the bullpen, […]

George Pickens is perhaps one of the most intriguing players to watch in 2023. The Pittsburgh Steelers WR caught the attention of many fans last season with his play. Pickens’ route running and incredible hands made him a fan favorite, and people were quick to point to who he’s most similar to. One of his […]

Do the Kansas City Chiefs have a star in the making? Justyn Ross has flown under the radar over the last season or so due to his injury. This offseason, though, the sophomore WR is turning heads with his incredible play in training camp. For those new to the Chiefs fandom (or those unfamiliar with […]

Well, ain’t this the most surprising development of all-time. The 2021 AFC Championship Game featured a trash-talking battle between Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill and Cincinnati Bengals CB Eli Apple. After a couple of years, both players hilariously find themselves playing on the same team, with the latter joining the Miami Dolphins this offseason. […]

CJ Stroud and Bryce Young will forever be tied at the hip. After being picked second by the Houston Texans after Young, the ex-Ohio State QB will be compared to the Panthers QB till the end of time. There’s already a big difference between Young and Stroud: the Panthers named the former as the starter […]

The Yainer Diaz is the future of the Houston Astros. The young catcher has been turning heads with his play on the field. Over the last few weeks, Diaz has been lighting up opposing offenses, leading some to wonder why he isn’t starting full-time yet (considering their injuries). On Sunday, Astros manager Dusty Baker talked […]

This isn’t the Baltimore Orioles you used to know. A couple of years ago, this team was seen as the laughingstock of the league. They were so bad some fans accused them of intentionally tanking during that season. Well, two years later, and that Baltimore team is beating up the former top dogs of the […]

The Indianapolis Colts are a huge mess right now. Jonathan Taylor’s sudden trade request on Saturday sent the entire team into a frenzy. After failing to agree to a contract extension, the star RB decided that he wanted to find a new home. In response, owner Jim Irsay not only said that they won’t be […]

Is it Brock Purdy time again? San Francisco 49ers fans sure hope it is. The last pick in the 2022 NFL draft turned heads with his incredibly solid play for the team after both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo went down with injuries. Purdy was able to lead the team all the way to the […]