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In case you missed it, Spencer Strider has been lighting up the competition for the Atlanta Braves. The rookie right-hander has been electric for the team this season. His ability to get batters swinging at air has been one of the key catalysts for Atlanta’s bounce back this season. For most of the season, Strider […]

The Green Bay Packers’ receiver room will look a lot different and younger in the 2022 season. They lost two of their best veteran receivers in Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the offseason. Now, they are turning to some young blood in Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs to help fill the void on offense. […]

The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has added a political angle to the US Open (and many other sporting events). With many Russian and Ukrainian players participating, tensions are rising between players. Already, we’ve seen one of the Ukrainian players make a stand after her match with a Belarusian star. After the US Open match […]

The hype surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense in the 2022 season is real. That high-powered offense is one of the biggest reasons for the team’s surprise run to the Super Bowl last season. Joe Burrow is the ring-leader, but his henchmen are no slouches. Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Mixon, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd form the […]

It’s fair to say that a good portion of the New York Giants fanbase is not too happy with Kenny Golladay. The former Lions wide receiver has gotten flak from fans for his sub-par production on the team. Golladay also didn’t do himself any favors with his practice performance, with ESPN even noting he was […]

Ever since his arrival, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been well-loved by the community. On the field, Diggs has wowed fans with his reliable hands and beautiful route running. Off the field, though, the wide-out’s efforts to help the community has only endeared him more to the city of Buffalo. Is it any […]

In case you haven’t heard, Russell Wilson just paid BIG TIME. The Denver Broncos handed their quarterback a massive $245 million extension for five years. That contract includes $165 million in guaranteed money. With this move, Denver locks up their new franchise quarterback long-term. It’s a major power play, one that could give them huge […]

The Washington Commanders were hit with some scary news last weekend regarding rookie running back Brian Robinson. The Alabama product was shot multiple times during a robbery attempt. Robinson thankfully survived his injuries, and is now in stable condition. That alone should be good news for football fans everywhere. Thankfully, there’s more good for Brian […]

What was supposed to be a friendly joint practice between Super Bowl rivals quickly devolved into a mess. During the Los Angeles Rams’ joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, things got chippy in the final day. After a brief altercation, Aaron Donald swung TWO helmets at Bengals players. One of them seemingly connected as well. […]

The New York Knicks were reportedly one of the few teams that the Utah Jazz were in contact with regarding a Donovan Mitchell trade. However, the talks seemingly fell through when the Knicks extended RJ Barrett to a long-term contract. Most trade talks with Mitchell revolved around a package with Barrett included. It seemed like […]

We got ourselves a series, ladies and gentlemen. After dropping Game 1 against the Seattle Storm, the Las Vegas Aces bounced back big time to win Game 2. It was a clash between two of the best power forwards in the league as WNBA DPOY A’ja Wilson dueled against Breanna Stewart. In the end, Wilson’s […]

Russell Wilson is riding his way into a massive payday with the Denver Broncos. After being acquired by the team in an offseason trade, the former Super Bowl champion has signed a $245 million extension with his new team. The deal includes $165 million guaranteed for Wilson, who hasn’t played in the preseason for the […]

The New York Jets are entering a new era in their franchise. They are now looking at former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to lead the team. Despite an injury-filled 2021 season, the Jets’ stellar 2022 draft and holdovers from last season have fans excited for the future. They are a potential dark […]

The Houston Astros have on absolute fire this season. After a so-so first few months, the reigning American League champions have bounced back in a huge way. Now, they are poised to take control of the AL again off the back of their insane pitching stability from guys like Justin Verlander and power from hitters. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ 2021 season was one of the most disappointing years for the franchise. They showed flashes of greatness, but lacked the consistency to win games regularly. Despite that, the team had a chance to make it to the playoffs in the final week of the regular season. Up against the Las Vegas […]

Pedro Martinez is a Boston Red Sox legend. That is an undeniable fact. The diminutive pitcher towered over his competition in his near-decade long stint in Beantown. It was in Fenway Park where people got to witness just how impressive he was. His World Series run with the team only served to cement his legacy […]

As the Atlanta Braves try to chase the New York Mets, one of their key players was surprisingly absent for the last two games. Ronald Acuna Jr, the team’s star leadoff hitter, has been out for the team’s last two games against the St. Louis Cardinals. That is a worrying sign for Atlanta, who sorely […]

Najee Harris will most certainly be one of the most important players for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The running back burst onto the league last season as one of the best rushers in the NFL. His 1,200 yard season was a key factor in the team’s success last season. However, the start of training camp was […]

The Seattle Mariners honored one of their most legendary players last night in Ichiro Suzuki. The Japanese hitter was one of the biggest stars for the team in the 2000s. His all-around talent made him an extraordinary star. Every game day for Seattle had a guaranteed highlight clip from Ichiro. One of his most popular […]

Pittsburgh Steelers fans know that Najee Harris is one hell of a hard worker. The running back took on a heavy workload last season for the offense without any complaints. His work ethic is one of his best traits, other than, well, being really good at football. Pittsburgh is expecting big things out of him […]

Washington Commanders fans got some scary news on Sunday night regarding their rookie running back Brian Robinson. According to multiple reports, Robinson was shot multiple times during an attempted robbery. Thankfully, Robinson did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. It’s still an incredibly scary sight for Washington fans. A few minutes after the news broke out, […]

Clayton Kershaw has been battling a lot of injuries as of late. The Los Angeles Dodgers legend has been in and out of the injured list this season for various reasons. Now, as he’s set to return back from another injury, Dave Roberts has a plan set for his ace pitcher. Speaking to reporters on […]

Chris Paul is one of the best point guards in NBA history. That’s just a fact; the Phoenix Suns guard has consistently been one of the best playmakers in the league since his inception. While he does lack a title to his name, Paul’s career is still great enough to put him in the discussion. […]

It feels like a long time ago now, but remember the whole Aaron Rodgers “immunized” fiasco? As a refresher: the Green Bay Packers QB said that he was “immunized” prior to the 2021 season. As it turns out, though, immunization is different from vaccination. Rodgers was forced to miss one game due to the NFL’s […]

Well, that’s certainly one way to start an F1 race. The Belgian Grand Prix featured some of the best racers in the world today. Unfortunately, one of their best talents was taken out early on. A collision between Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso forced the former to bow out of the race early. It was […]

One of the biggest honors for an athlete is to be able to play for their home country. There’s no better feeling than donning the colors of your flag as you play for international glory. Unfortunately for Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari, his journey with Team Italy needs to come to an end. During one […]

Well, this is certainly one of the weirder injuries this season. Amid a rather tumultuous stretch of games, the New York Yankees received some unfortunate news about Aroldis Chapman. The closer was placed on the IL list for an infection on his leg. The reason for the infection? A recent tattoo Chapman had. Yankees manager […]

The Chicago White Sox’ second half of the season has been, well, a rollercoaster, to say the least. After sitting in the middle of the AL Central, the team seemed to suddenly find their form. They were jousting with the Twins and the Guardians for the division crown. And then, they just… collapsed. The last […]

The death of Bill Russell in August shook the NBA world by storm. The legendary Boston Celtics center was one of the best ambassadors for the game. Russell was honored by every single NBA team, and the league made sure his legacy was never forgotten by retiring his jersey number. Since then, fans have been […]

In their first game playing together, Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill put on a show for the Miami Dolphins faithful. One of the duo’s first plays in an NFL game involve a 51-yard bomb from Tua to the Cheetah. It was supposed to be a preview of what’s to come in Florida this season. However, […]

The Seattle Mariners got themselves a bona fide stud in Julio Rodriguez. The rookie outfielder has become one of the best players in the American League this season. His exploits from the batter’s box have made him the clear frontrunner for the American League Rookie of the Year award. The Mariners have wasted no time […]

Last season, the Baltimore Ravens were the unanimous winners of the Injury Bowl. It felt like every single week, a player went down with a severe injury. Their defense was decimated to shreds, as most of their key playmakers were taken out. Even Lamar Jackson couldn’t escape the injury bug, as he missed a good […]

Ichiro Suzuki is arguably one of the most impactful players in Seattle sports history. The Japanese hitter started his career with the Seattle Mariners in bombastic fashion. Immediately, he took the league by storm with electrifying play. He became the face of a franchise that has sorely lacked a headliner after Ken Griffey Jr’s abrupt […]

The Atlanta Braves brought Kenley Jansen in during the offseason for one reason: to close out games. Their bullpen has been excellent, but their previous closer, Will Smith, struggled in spots. Because of that, they dealt Smith to the Houston Astros for Jake Odorizzi and promoted Jansen to the full-time closer role. On Saturday night, […]

A week ago, NFL fans were treated to a bombshell revelation from an unlikely source. Speaking on Rob Gronkowski’s UFC show, Dana White revealed that the Las Vegas Raiders were close to acquiring Tom Brady and Gronk. However, then-head coach Jon Gruden apparently vetoed the trade, and Brady went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The […]

The University of North Carolina football world is holding their breath during their game against Florida A&M after one of their best players went down with an injury. Tony Grimes is one of the better corners in the country this year. His presence on the Tar Heels has helped them greatly in the last few […]

It’s easy to forget because of his many injuries, but Jusuf Nurkic is a beast. The Bosnian center was integral to the success of the Portland Trail Blazers in the last few years. His absence in the paint was felt strongly by the team in the last few years. Now that he’s healthy, he’s ready […]

There’s only one thing on the Miami Dolphins’ minds heading into the 2022 season: how will their new dynamic duo work? Tua Tagovailoa got himself a shiny new weapon in Tyreek Hill in the offseason. There are plenty of questions surrounding the duo’s synergy, especially considering their strengths and weaknesses. Well, it turns out, all […]

Compared to most of their peers, the Tennessee Titans have had a relatively quiet preseason. Most of the talk around the team revolved around rookie WR Treylon Burks and rookie QB Malik Willis. Burks, in particular, drew headlines after his conditioning came into question. Since that whole conditioning fiasco, though, Burks has been solid in […]