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A month in to the 2022 season, and the Indianapolis Colts are inching closer and closer to hitting the panic button. After narrowly missing out on the playoffs last season, the team has looked awful to start the year. As if things couldn’t get worse for them, star running back Jonathan Taylor suffered what seemed […]

Well, that game certainly happened. Fans tuning in to the Phoenix Suns’ preseason game against the NBL’s Adelaide 36ers expected a blowout. After all, that’s how most games against teams from other leagues went in the last few years. Instead, the Australian squad brought the pain to Phoenix, shocking them in a 134-124 loss. The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are nearing rock bottom this early in the 2022 season. The team can’t seem to figure out a way to win games without their star edge rusher TJ Watt. Their latest loss was against a young New York Jets team that the team should’ve handily beaten. Instead, the young Jets team outfought […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference this season. Under the leadership of Nick Nurse, the team has consistently been a a pain to deal with for other teams. The emergence of Scottie Barnes, and the emergence of Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam as the top options, have kept […]

Heading into the 2022 college football season, Texas A&M were considered one of the better teams in the country. They’ve looked the part, scoring big wins against Miami and Arkansas. For every win, though, there was at least one confusing loss to a team they were favored to beat. This week, that loss came against […]

Chris Olave has been a revelation for the New Orleans Saints this season. The Ohio State product was drafted in the first round by the team to mixed reactions from fans. In just a matter of weeks, though, Olave immediately proved to everyone that he was worth the first-round pick, leading the team in receptions […]

The Cleveland Browns fanbase was mortified when news broke out that star edge rusher Myles Garrett got in a car accident. The details of the said car accident was horrific, but thankfully, Garrett did not suffer life-threatening injuries. Out of an abundance of caution, the team decided to rule their star out for Week 4. […]

The injury to Brian Robinson shook every Washington Commanders fan to the core when the news broke out. The rookie running back suffered several injuries after getting shot multiple times. The injuries were thankfully not life-threatening, and Robinson did not suffer any serious damage that could affect his day-to-day life. This terrifying story is thankfully […]

A few weeks ago, Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa took a leave of absence from the team. The team cited medical issues as the reason for their manager’s absence. Soon after the news broke out, fans speculated that La Russa could be looking at retirement, especially after the heath issues he’s dealt with. […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been careful about Shaquille Leonard’s injury, and for good reason. The All-Pro linebacker is dealing with a back malady: one of the most delicate injuries in sports. Because of that, the team has been exercising a lot of caution with his return, even as he started practice with the team. Now, […]

The Buffalo Bills’ 17-0 dream might be over, but they’re still one of the best teams in the league. A big part of that is due to their potent offense keeping them in any game they play. However, like with most teams, some of their key weapons are dealing with injuries: WR Gabriel Davis and […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been dealing with issues at the wide receiver position to start the year. In particular, two of their star wide-outs in Julio Jones and Chris Godwin missed games due to injury. Tom Brady and co. were still able to eke out a couple of wins, but that certainly isn’t sustainable […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a sexy dark horse pick as a playoff contender this season. After overachieving last season, many fans have high expectations for the team. The return of Zion Williamson and a full offseason with CJ McCollum only serve to add more excitement around the team. This is a perfect time to […]

If the last NBA season taught us anything, it’s that Stephen Curry is a petty, petty man. The Golden State Warriors star never forgets when he was slighted by anyone. Once he gets his comeuppance, Curry will repeatedly rub your garbage take in your face. This mentality of his got him to where he is […]

Zion Williamson’s body transformation has been a pleasant surprise for New Orleans Pelicans fans everywhere. The biggest criticism of the former Duke star has been his body. Many felt that playing at a large weight with his playstyle could lead to him getting injured easily. It seems like this was the same advice Zion’s trainers […]

Antonio Brown’s off-field issues have always been the only thing holding him back in the NFL. On the field, the wide receiver is one of the best at his position. However, Brown has always found himself in trouble in one way or another throughout his career. Whether it’s a public falling-out with his teammates or […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s season with Ohio State football has been a bit of a messy affair so far. The star wide receiver started the season on the wrong foot after suffering an injury in their season opener. Since then, Smith-Njigba has struggled with injuries the entire season, either being limited in play or being ruled completely […]

The Chicago Bears and Roquan Smith had a public falling-out of sorts prior to the start of the season. After contract negotiations between the two sides failed, Smith publicly requested a trade from the team. Eventually, though, the All-Pro linebacker returned to the roster with one goal in mind: prove that he’s worth every penny […]

He has finally returned. After a long year spent rehabbing his injury, Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman has returned to action. The third-year player played in his first game back during the team’s preseason outing in Japan. It’s a great sign for the Dubs, who have been looking forward to seeing Wiseman return. After […]

The Buffalo Bills’ fanbase is generally regarded as one of the best, if not the best, in the league. Dubbed as the “Bills Mafia”, these fans have passionately supported their team, but have also given respect to their opponents. In particular, the fanbase has popularized a trend of doing donation drives for opposing players’ charity […]

The Sacramento Kings have unfortunately been the laughingstock of the league for quite some time now. They have been one of the most down-trodden teams in the last decade of so. A combination of bad luck, mismanagement, and other bad decisions have turned this once-great franchise into the butt of many jokes in the league. […]

The race for the top seed in the NL East might just come down to a series between two titans. The New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves are in a dead heat for one of the first-round byes in the 2022 MLB playoffs. With just one game separating the two teams, their upcoming three-game […]

Many fans were outraged at the NFL after Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered a scary concussion in Week 4. Tagovailoa was seemingly concussed during their previous game a few days ago. Despite the warning signs, though, league officials cleared the QB through the concussion protocol. After Tua’s injury, fans started to question whether it […]

Most of the NFL world today is looking forward to hearing some good news about Tua Tagovailoa. The Miami Dolphins quarterback suffered a scary injury that had fans worried about his life. Tua was stretchered out of the game and was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital. Naturally, fans are waiting for any good […]

Zach Wilson’s sophomore season for the New York Jets started off the wrong foot when he suffered a knee injury. The aforementioned injury meant that the QB would miss nearly the first month of the season. In his stead, Joe Flacco started for the team, going 1-2 to start the year. Now, after a successful […]

The Carolina Panthers may have broken their horrendous losing streak, but their season is not over yet. A win against the New Orleans Saints led by star running back Christian McCaffrey brought them to a respectable 1-2 record in 2022. Still, despite the win, there were many issues with the team that needed to be […]

The recent injury to TJ Watt has completely derailed the Pittsburgh Steelers. The star edge rusher has been the heart of the defense ever since he was drafted by the team. Pittsburgh is a completely different team without Watt, and it shows in their record without him. The team is 0-6 in games without their […]

Tua Tagovailoa’s injury during the Miami Dolphins’ Week 4 tilt against the Cincinnati Bengals shook the NFL word. Days after taking a nasty blow to the head, the quarterback once again fell down on his back. Immediately, every football fan in attendance was worried about the safety of the quarterback. Tua eventually was brought to […]

Tua Tagovailoa’s injury during the Miami Dolphins’ Week 4 game against the Cincinnati Bengals was one of the most bone-chilling moments in the last few years. After seemingly being concussed in their Week 3 game, the quarterback fell down hard after taking a sack. Immediately, fans were worried for the health of Tagovailoa, as he […]

Joe Burrow’s biggest enemy in his young NFL career has been the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line. The former LSU quarterback had one of the worst pass protections in the last two years. It’s what spurred the front office to splurge on Grade-A offensive linemen in the 2022 offseason. In the first two weeks of the […]

Scott Servais’ bold guarantee as Mariners sit on edge of breaking historic MLB playoff droughtThe Seattle Mariners are on the brink of breaking their two-decade long MLB playoff drought. After walking off the Texas Rangers on Thursday, the team needs only one more win to clinch a Wild Card spot. With seven games left, Seattle […]

The NFL has a Pro Bowl problem. Most other major leagues in the US have midseason All-Star festivities that fans feel good about. However, most football fans either don’t care about the Pro Bowl or absolutely despise it. A big reason for that is the exhibition match, which many fans feel is an utterly pointless […]

Baker Mayfield finally got his first win for the Carolina Panthers, but it did not look pretty at all. Against a feisty New Orleans Saints squad, the team had to scratch and claw for every point they could. In the end, the home team took the victory, finally ending a nine-game losing streak for Carolina. […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a rough Sunday night for themselves. They lost an ugly game against the Denver Broncos, one that they should’ve won if not for an unfortunate error from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Star wide receiver Deebo Samuel had an injury scare, and All-Pro offensive lineman Trent Williams exited the game due to […]

Sunday marks a rather momentous occasion for Philadelphia Eagles fans. After all, this marks the first time that Carson Wentz will be playing against his former team. While it won’t be happening in front of a Philly crowd, you can expect that emotions are running high for Wentz and his former teammates. Ahead of their […]

The Miami Marlins’ 2022 season has not gone according to plan. Yes, they are playing in the brutal NL East with titans like the Braves and the Mets. However, that doesn’t excuse Don Mattingly’s squad’s putrid record this year. The only thing preventing them from being the bottom-feeders of the division is the Nationals’ exceptional […]

The last time the Philadelphia Eagles went on the road against the Washington Commanders, one of their stars nearly got hurt after the game. As quarterback Jalen Hurts was leaving the building, a section of FedEx Field’s audience area suddenly collapsed on him. While Hurts was unscathed, several fans were injured due to the incident. […]

Just a few days ago, the Las Vegas Raiders were in a bit of a pickle with Josh Jacobs’ situation. The running back was listed as questionable for their Week 3 game against the Tennessee Titans due to an illness. However, the team decided to not let him fly with the team. It was all […]

Saturday night was a horrible time to be a Miami Hurricanes football fan. Up against Middle Tennessee State, many expected the Hurricanes to win easily. However, they were humbled by the underdog squad, and ended up losing by a rather wide margin. The real loser of the game, though, was Tyler Van Dyke, Miami’s quarterback. […]