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Tua Tagovailoa’s apparent head injury and the Miami Dolphins’ handling of said injury was the talk of the town last week. The quarterback suffered a serious concussion less than a week after he seemingly injured his head against the Bills. The incident put a huge spotlight on the NFL and Miami’s concussion protocols. The Dolphins […]

The Buffalo Bills’ hot start to the season has been slightly cooled off in the last few weeks. After dominating in their first two games, they lost in heartbreaking fashion in Week 3 to the Miami Dolphins. That was then followed up by a come-from-behind win against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. A big […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not having a fun time during the 2022 season. After starting the season with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the team has lost three straight games. Their offense has come under fire after underperforming in the last few games. Eventually, Pittsburgh benched veteran Mitch Trubisky in Week 4 for rookie […]

The Indianapolis Colts walked out of Mile High Stadium with a win, but they certainly didn’t feel like winners. After all, they won what is arguably the ugliest game of football seen in the NFL in the last few years. Against the Broncos, both teams seemingly forgot the concept of scoring points by means of […]

The Golden State Warriors were hit with a major bombshell when it was revealed that Draymond Green would be sanctioned for an altercation with Jordan Poole. The long-time veteran forward allegedly struck Poole during practice. The news made the headlines immediately, as fans speculated about what could’ve sparked the incident. Now, TMZ Sports has released […]

The Toronto Blue Jays might be a staple of the MLB playoffs, but a certain star of theirs is getting his first taste of postseason action. Alek Manoah has emerged as one of the best pitchers in the American League this season. After the team missed the playoffs in his first year, the righty makes […]

Well, that game certainly happened. The Thursday Night game between the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts was slated to be an exciting match. After all, both teams featured new star quarterbacks at the helm (Russell Wilson for Denver, Matt Ryan for Indy). However, what ensued was 75 minutes of the ugliest football the league […]

Kadarius Toney’s stint with the New York Giants has been a disappointment, to say the least. The former first-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft has struggled to make an impact on the rebuilding team. After his trade request in the offseason fell through, Toney then struggled with injuries to start the season. Ahead of […]

The Big Apple is coming down with a serious case of Aaron Judge fever. The New York Yankees star’s chase for 62 home runs has taken over the Bronx, and for good reason. This type of season is something that many fans may never see again. As a result, the demand for these games are […]

Russell Westbrook’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers always seemed like it was about to end soon. The former MVP point guard has been involved in several trade rumors over the last few months. Despite all the talks about a potential trade, though, Westbrook was never moved, and he now figures to be in the […]

Well, this wasn’t how the Baker Mayfield experience was supposed to go for the Carolina Panthers. The team acquired the former Cleveland Browns quarterback as their potential quarterback of the future, replacing Sam Darnold. Unfortunately, the last few games have shown that Carolina is still struggling even with the former No. 1 overall pick under […]

The Utah Jazz are entering a new era in their franchise. After multiple playoff disappointments, the new regime under Danny Ainge has decided to blow the team up. Gone are Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, as the former stars have been traded to the Cavs and the Timberwolves, respectively. Now, they are set to enter […]

The Detroit Lions are having a bizarre start to the year. Most fans agree that the team has improved a lot from their awful 2021 season. Their offense, in particular, has looked excellent: something most fans didn’t think was possible. Despite the heroics of their offense, though, Detroit sits at a 1-3 record after Week […]

This is the best start to a season that the New York Giants have had in a long time. They have started the season with a 3-1 record, and they have improved significantly from last season’s debacle. During their latest win against the Chicago Bears, though, they suffered a serious injury scare with quarterback Daniel […]

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 […]