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There’s a new quarterback in town for the New York Jets. After a disastrous two seasons with Zach Wilson under center, Aaron Rodgers will be taking over QB1 duties for the men in green. Rodgers will undoubtedly be the starting quarterback this season unless something devastating happens, but that doesn’t mean that Wilson won’t be […]

This season has been hell for the St. Louis Cardinals. While they’ve somewhat recovered from their god-awful start to the year, there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done. They currently sit eleven games below .500 after a loss to the Cody Bellinger-led Chicago Cubs. To make matters worse, star third baseman […]

The Chicago Bears are cooking up something good for the 2023 season. After trading for DJ Moore and adding a bunch of talented names on both ends, the team is looking to take control of a division filled with chaos. However, that doesn’t mean that they’re done adding to their roster. With the NFL offseason […]

Paul Pierce has been in many discussions around NBA circles. His recent comments about reigning MVP Nikola Jokic not being a top five passer all time drew a lot of flak amongst fans. Now, Pierce is once again being talked about for a hot take of his. In an appearance on Cam’Ron’s talkshow, It Is […]

The NFL season is about to start, and one of the biggest stars in free agency still doesn’t have a team. Dalvin Cook, the former Minnesota Vikings star running back, is yet to find a home after his release. There was a lot of rumors about his potential destination (the Miami Dolphins being the primary […]

Talk about a brutal beatdown. A day after dropping 11 runs on the Texas Rangers in a comeback win, the Los Angeles Dodgers topped themselves on Saturday by getting 16 (!!!) runs against the same team. It was an impressive display of dominance from LA, who’s been on a roll over the last few games. […]

The Baltimore Ravens are not done retooling. They already made a big splash this offseason when they signed Odell Beckham Jr to a one-year deal. Today, they followed it up by signing former Broncos running back Melvin Gordon. Now, they’re looking to add another veteran presence, this time to their defense. Former Patriots pass-rusher Kyle […]

Trade requests never happen in isolation. When a star requests a trade, it often has an immediate impact on every other player on the roster, especially the other stars. Take, for example, James Harden’s trade request with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden’s request had an impact on Philly’s other superstar, reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Now, people […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the market for shiny new starting pitchers. With some underwhelming performances from their rotation, the team is looking to add some talent in preparation for a deep run. Their main target right now is Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito. However, one team stands in the way of their […]

The hype has seemingly died down after Damian Lillard’s massive trade request. The Portland Trail Blazers star requested a trade a few weeks ago, listing the Miami Heat as his preferred destination. Immediately, there was a lot of excitement and anticipation for that inevitable Woj/Shams bomb. However, over the last week or so, talks have […]

Madden ratings are always a hot topic amongst NFL fans and players, and for good reason. Every year, without fail, there’s always a bunch of ratings that make you scratch your head. Often, it’s players calling out their own bad ratings. However, Green Bay Packers CB Rasul Douglas had something to say about another players’ […]

This is a new era for the Washington Commanders. With Dan Snyder officially selling the team, there will be massive changes to the team moving forward. Of course, the most notable changes to look out for are coaching and player moves. However… the possibility of another name change is floating around too. New Commanders co-owner […]

The arrival of Deion Sanders at Colorado has already made a massive impact on its football program. With the legendary coach at the helm, interest in the team is at an all-time high. The ticket sales for Colorado football, the hype, and the many high-profile recruits are proof of this. However, Sanders’ health has also […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a fancy new weapon for Dak Prescott, and his name is Brandin Cooks. The former Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams WR was traded to Dallas early in the offseason. Cooks will join a WR room that already has underrated talents in CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup. Ahead of his first […]

Is Stephen Curry an underdog? At this point in his career, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who genuinely believes that the Golden State Warriors star is an underdog. Curry has been on top or near the top of the NBA food chain for almost a decade now. However, before all the success and the […]

Does Joel Embiid want to leave the Philadelphia 76ers? That’s the raging question running through every Sixers fan’s heads after the star’s… telling comments. While Embiid is a joke-y guy and loves to troll, there’s also the real possibility of him possibly feeling some type of way after all the losing seasons. Of course, fans […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are entering a new era in their franchise history. Amid Damian Lillard’s trade request, the team is expected to undergo a rebuild for the next few years. Now, the keys of the franchise will be given to Anfernee Simons and 2023 third overall pick Scoot Henderson. Head coach Chauncey Billups, who […]

The first player to join Madden 24’s 99 Club is here, and it’s not a surprise to most fans. Justin Jefferson had a monster season in 2022, capped off with a well-deserved Offensive Player of the Year award. Now, the Minnesota Vikings star was announced as the highest-rated WR in Madden with a 99 OVR […]

With Tony Pollard signing his franchise tag earlier in the offseason, Dallas Cowboys fans had one question in mind. Will he stick around for more? Despite signing the tag, Pollard has an option to sign a long-term deal before 4PM EST on July 17. However, that of course would require both Pollard and the Dallas […]

Will Shohei Ohtani be traded this season? That’s the question on every MLB fans’ minds right now. The Los Angeles Angels superstar is the subject of many trade rumors this season. While the usual suspects are involved (the Dodgers, the Mets, and the Padres), one team lurks as a dark horse for Ohtani. The Baltimore […]

It’s just been three years, but Justin Jefferson has officially cemented his place amongst the best wide receivers in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings star has been electric throughout his career, earning multiple accolades and All-Pro appearances. Now, Jefferson gets to add another achievement to his career. For the first time in his career, Justin […]

The deadline to sign players placed under the franchise tag is nearly here. Teams that placed the franchise tag on one of their players have until 4 PM EST today to sign said player to a long-term deal. If both sides cannot agree to a deal, then the tagged player can choose to play under […]

After a productive season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Evan Engram is staying put with the team. As the franchise tag deadline looms, both sides aimed to finish a deal that kept the tight end on the team, On Sunday, a deal was finally completed. Engram will sign a 3-year deal worth $41.25 million, per Ian […]

The Carolina Panthers are planning to build a future contender. Right now, the team’s roster is incomplete, a little too young to be a serious competitor for the title. However, they have a solid foundation of young players to build around. Much has been made about rookie QB Bryce Young, and for good reason. However, […]

The WNBA has gotten a lot of flak over the last few years. Some of the criticism lobbied at the W were unwarranted, a product of unnecessary hate. That’s not to say that the league doesn’t have flaws, though. Some of the league’s… practices have come under fire. One of the most criticized things last […]

Well, that was a lot of moves in less than an hour. The Phoenix Suns made a series of moves amid their eventful offseason, which include two trades, one of which involve Cameron Payne. The other move was the signing of fan favorite center Bol Bol. All three moves were reported by Adrian Wojnarowski. “ESPN […]

What will the Boston Red Sox do during the MLB trade deadline? Boston currently sits in limbo with their season sitting in a weird middle ground. With the deadline fast approaching, the team needs to make a decision. Will they sell their best assets and play for the next season? Or will they continue to […]

This season has been an absolute nightmare for the San Diego Padres. After a magical run to the NLCS last season, many expected San Diego to return to title contention this season. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone swimmingly for them. Despite Fernando Tatis Jr’s return, the team has struggled to find their footing this season. Now, […]

Have the Cincinnati Reds finally found their match? The young upstart team was lighting the MLB on fire over the last month or so, thanks in large part to hotshot rookie Elly De La Cruz’s brilliance. Over the last three games, though, Cincy has been stumped by their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brew […]

The WNBA has slowly but surely been trending upwards in popularity. With more and more players entering the mainstream conversation, there have been more and more eyes on the women’s game. Well, any new viewers tuning into the 2023 WNBA All-Star Weekend certainly got a good taste of the action. Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd […]

Patrick Mahomes is the boogeyman of the AFC West. Ever since the superstar QB joined the Kansas City Chiefs, that team has had a complete chokehold of the division. Over the last few years, Mahomes has exerted his dominance over his division rivals, especially on the road. With that in mind, Mahomes clearly relishes taking […]

Where in the world with Shohei Ohtani end up after the MLB trade deadline? This is the question many fans are asking. The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly considering trading the superstar two-way phenom. And while these rumors have fluctuated over the last couple of days, recent reports suggest that a trade could be imminent. […]

It’s official. Dwyane Wade, the Chicago native, is officially an owner of the city’s WNBA team, the Chicago Sky, per Alexa Philippou. Wade’s decision to invest in the Sky was rumored for quite some time, with D-Wade himself teasing the move. Now, Wade takes a huge step in supporting Chicago’s women’s team as it goes […]

Trade rumors are an unfortunate part of being an NBA player. Unless you’re a mega-star on the level of LeBron James or Stephen Curry, your name will almost always be in trade rumors. It’s no surprise, then, that rumors of a potential trade involving Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine floated around recently. Amid these rumors, […]

The Boston Red Sox have an interesting decision to make heading into the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Like last season, they are at a point where they could either blow it up or continue to gun for the playoffs. While some segments of the fan base thinks that they should sell, the players certainly don’t […]

Victor Wembanyama might be the most hyped-up prospect in recent memory. The San Antonio Spurs rookie turned many heads way before the French star declared for the NBA draft. His unique combination of height and skills makes him an intriguing player to watch. With hype comes pressure, though. Kevin Garnett knows all about the pressure: […]

After a supremely disappointing season, the Dallas Mavericks will look to bounce back in the 2023-24 season. Their inability to make even the Play-In Tournament exposed the many flaws the roster had, even with players like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on their roster. The front office made a bunch of moves in order to […]

Anyone who followed the US Gymnastics scene likely knows about Larry Nassar. The former Team USA team doctor is currently incarcerated after being convicted for sexual assault. Recently, Larry Nassar was reportedly the victim of a stabbing in his prison cell in Florida. Here’s ESPN’s report on the stabbing incident. “Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, […]

At 38 years old, questions about retirement are a common part of Chris Paul’s life now. Rumors about him potentially hanging up his sneakers continually circulate amongst NBA circles. Now a member of the Golden State Warriors after being traded there, Paul is adamant that he won’t be retiring soon. The point guard said as […]