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Ever since it’s inception, Fracture has always been a controversial map for VALORANT players. The map was a stark departure from the traditional map layouts from other tactical shooters like Counter-Strike. It felt like Riot trying to make their own map and trying to deviate from the CS:GO comparisons. The atypical layout of Fracture, in […]

Albert Pujols has achieved baseball immortality. The legendary St. Louis Cardinals slugger became the fourth member of the 700 home run club on Friday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was an amazing moment for Pujols, who has been revitalized in his final season playing in the MLB. After his historic 2-HR game, Albert […]

During the Buffalo Bills’ Week 3 preparation against the Miami Dolphins, the team listed Micah Hyde as “out” due to a neck injury. At the time, fans expected the star safety to be back sooner than later from the injury. As it turns out, though, Hyde’s injury is much worse than fans imagined. A few […]

The 2021 – 22 NBA season did not go according to plan for the New York Knicks. After a surprise run to the playoffs, expectations in the Big Apple was high. Many expected the team to build off of that season and take baby steps to becoming a true contender again. Instead, the Knicks did […]

The Tennessee Volunteers are one of the hottest offensive teams in college football right now. The 11th-ranked team has been lighting up their opponents in their first few games of the season. Heading into Week 3, though, the Volunteers will need to muster the same offensive power without one of their top stars: Cedric Tillman. […]

Before AJ Brown became the pass-catching menace for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans, he almost played a completely different sport. The star wide receiver was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2016, leaving the door open for an MLB stint for him. Recently, Brown revealed that he was THIS close to fulfilling […]

The mad lad actually did it. When Albert Pujols signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in the offseason, fans expected a heartwarming end to his career. His last few years in Los Angeles showed that his skills were declining. Instead of the classic send-off season for old legends, though, Pujols treated St. Louis to one […]

The MLB offseason hasn’t even started, and the race for the top names in the league are on. One of the biggest names available in the offseason is Jacob deGrom, who has publicly stated that he will test free agency in 2023. Because of that, teams like the Atlanta Braves are already gunning for the […]

The NBA world was hit with a bombshell report in the last few days with the Boston Celtics’ announcement regarding Ime Udoka. It was leaked all of a sudden that the coach would be suspended for an unknown time for an unknown reason. Shortly after, the reason was revealed: an improper relationship with a staff […]

The Buffalo Bills have been the clear frontrunners for the Super Bowl trophy this year. Their first two games have been blowouts against the reigning champions and the reigning first seed of the AFC. They’ve done this off the back of Josh Allen’s brilliance and their defense clamping down their opponents. Unfortunately, that defense will […]

Christian McCaffrey has been an enigma for the Carolina Panthers in the last few years. On one hand, he’s arguably the best player they’ve had on the roster since prime Cam Newton. His ability to bend defenses as a running back is unmatched. However, over the last few years, McCaffrey has continually missed time due […]

Ever since the Seattle SuperSonics were moved and renamed as the Oklahoma City Thunder, fans clamored for the team to return. Seattle is one of the biggest basketball states in the country, Many want the city to get their NBA team back, as they are a die-hard fan of the game. Well, a familiar face […]

The contract negotiations between the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson captured the attention of fans before the 2022 season. Many fans expected the two sides to agree to a deal before the self-imposed dealing of Opening Day. Unfortunately, they failed to meet in the middle, and Jackson will become a free agent after the 2022 […]

It’s just Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season, and we already have a strong catch of the year contender. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver George Pickens made an insane catch against the Cleveland Browns. It was a catch that evoked shades of Odell Beckham Jr.’s incredible catch back in 2015. (via ClutchPoints) WHAT A […]

Aaron Judge has achieved baseball immortality, and yet he wants more. The New York Yankees star has already reached the exclusive 60-HR season club a few days ago. With almost two weeks left in the season, though, many are rooting for Judge to break the 71-HR record set by San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds. […]

Football is a game filled with nuance and strategy. With the evolution of modern offenses, defenses are scrambling to think of ways to counter their opponents. So when Myles Garrett talked about the Cleveland Browns’ defensive game-plan, fans were expecting some form of intricate game-plan. Instead, we got something a little more light-hearted. After the […]

The biggest story for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2022 offseason was their revamped offensive line. Despite making it all the way to the Super Bowl, their protection for quarterback Joe Burrow was extremely suspect. The expectation was that with a brand-new line with new players, Burrow would be sacked less. Well, two games in, […]

Tim Tebow’s legendary Heisman season is still one of the greatest college football seasons of all-time. The Florida Gators legend took over the scene during his prime, as he utilized his arm and his speed to dominate the competition. As a result, he won the iconic Heisman Trophy in 2007. So, how is the Heisman […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ decision to not acquiesce to Lamar Jackson’s contract demands may come back to haunt them sooner than expected. The front office decided to not hand their star quarterback the contract he was looking for. As a result, Jackson could become a free agent after the end of this season. Two games into […]

Once again, the Indianapolis Colts just can’t crack the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sunday was supposed to be a redemption match for Indy after their season ended in tragic fashion in Florida. With a new quarterback under center, fans expected Matt Ryan and co. to complete dominate their competition. Instead, the game ended as one of the […]

The Miami Dolphins entered the 2022 season with mixed expectations. Much of the discourse around the team centered around their quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa. With vastly improved weapons around him, the onus was on Tua to deliver for the team. In Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens, the Dolphins QB did exactly that. After going down […]

The Denver Broncos finally got their first win of the Russell Wilson-Nathaniel Hackett era in Week 2, but it wasn’t pretty. Facing a lowly Houston Texans squad, the offense once again struggled to score in the red zone. They only managed one touchdown in the entire game: not a great sign against a team that […]

It’s been just two games, but Aidan Hutchinson is already making an impact for the Detroit Lions. The hometown hero was drafted second overall by the team in the most recent draft. The expectations for Hutchinson is to make an immediate splash for the team in his first year. Well, he did just that in […]

Aaron Judge is inching closer and closer to achieving baseball immortality. The New York Yankees hitter is in the midst of potentially breaking a couple of franchise and league records. After an impressive outing on Sunday, Judge is one home run away from the magic 60 number, and three more HRs from tying the American […]

Odell Beckham Jr remains as the most intriguing free agent option for any contending team. The former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver proved last season that he can still contribute to a winning team. However, no team has signed the former Giants star yet as he recovers from an ACL tear he suffered in the […]

The Baltimore Ravens are looking to make some serious noise in the 2022 season. After an injury-riddled season, they came into the season mostly healthy. While Lamar Jackson and the rest of the crew are healthy, an important part of their running game continues to miss time for them. The Ravens have announced that RB […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading into their Week 2 game against the New Orleans Saints bruised and battered. They are already missing the services of wide receiver Chris Godwin after an injury last week. A few hours before kick-off, and several key skill position guys were also questionable. Now, there’s more news for the […]

The Nebraska football fanbase made some serious noise on Saturday night during their game against the Oklahoma Sooners. While they didn’t win against their opponents, they made their feelings known about a certain college football legend. The Cornhuskers fans chanted for Urban Meyer to come to the team amid their head coach hunt. Well, it […]

Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season features a marquee matchup between two of the best running backs in the league. Christian McCaffrey’s Carolina Panthers will be going up against Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants. It’s a battle between two running backs that have been plagued by the injury bug in the last […]

Ozzie Albies just can’t catch a break this season. The All-Star second baseman missed a significant chunk of the Atlanta Braves’ 2022 season due to a broken foot. After months of grueling rehab, Albies returned to the field in September in triumphant fashion. However, just a few days later, his season would be cut short […]

Against all odds, the Seattle Seahawks are 1-0 to start the season. Many fans expected the team to struggle in their first game without Russell Wilson. Against Wilson’ Denver Broncos, Seattle was expected to fold pretty easily. However, Geno Smith and the team defied the odds and shocked the world in Week 1. Apparently, Pete […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the greatest franchises in sports history, thanks to their incredible history. A big part of their history is the legendary Showtime squad. Spearheaded by Magic Johnson and coached by Pat Riley, the squad destroyed their opponents with a high-paced offense and a solid defense. Recently, Magic, Riley, and […]

It may not seem like it at times, but Tom Brady is an old, old man in football years. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is in his age-45 season, and he’s still playing at an elite level. A big reason for his success is his unrelenting passion for the game. This season, though, Tampa Bay […]

Los Angeles Chargers star Justin Herbert is in a precarious situation with regards to his injury right now. The star quarterback suffered a rib injury in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs. As a result, the team is being extremely cautious with his recovery right now. They have assigned a team doctor to coordinate […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have one of the most feared wide receiver groups in the league. Even after losing Antonio Brown to… whatever he did last season, the team still had two top-tier receivers in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. They also have Leonard Fournette in the backfield, and they added Julio Jones in […]

George Kittle’s sudden groin injury suddenly put the San Francisco 49ers in a bit of a scary situation. The star tight end was expected to be one of Trey Lance’s biggest weapons in his first year starting. However, Kittle missed the first game of the season, a Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears on […]

Jameis Winston’s improved play has been a boon for fantasy league owners everywhere. Before, the New Orleans Saints quarterback was a liability at times due to his penchant for creating turnovers. However, Winston has been steadily improving his accuracy and decision-making, and he’s now an appealing option for fantasy owners everywhere. After an impressive Week […]

It’s easy to forget when he’s cracking jokes on Inside the NBA, but Shaquille O’Neal is a massive man. The former Los Angeles Lakers is perhaps one of the most physically dominant players thanks to his large physique. During his prime, Shaq was easily one of the scariest players to face, just because of his […]

The Detroit Tigers made a big splash in the 2022 offseason when they signed Javier Baez to a sweet new deal. After a modestly successful 2021 campaign, the team hoped that Baez would be the key to unlocking their full potential. However, with less than a month left on the season, Detroit finds itself outside […]