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Justin Jefferson has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. That is not an exaggeration: the third-year Minnesota Vikings wide-out routinely balls out for his team no matter who their opponent is. In his first two seasons in the league, Jefferson has posted over 3000 yards total. That’s an incredible number for […]

The Seattle Mariners are on the brink of doing something historic. The franchise currently holds the record for the longest active playoff drought in American sports. At first, it seemed like they were going to extend that streak this season. However, thanks to star rookie Julio Rodriguez’ godly hitting, the Mariners are close to making […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of a fierce playoff race in the American League. They currently hold the top Wild Card spot in the league and are desperately trying to fend off the other contenders. They’re also trying to keep pace with the New York Yankees in case the Bronx Bombers go […]

Entering the 2022 – 2023 season, all eyes are on Toronto Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes. The reigning Rookie of the Year had an impressive run last year as one of the team’s best players last year. Now, fans are expecting Barnes to take another significant leap next season in their quest for playoff success. Barnes […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had a rather bizarre 2021 season. After making it all the way to the Super Bowl the year prior, the team fell flat in the first few weeks. Their defense was atrocious, and their offense just couldn’t bail them out of the holes they dug themselves in. They did eventually recover, […]

The Chicago White Sox are having a rather miserable season. Their .500 record doesn’t do justice to how much this team has struggled during the year. From locker room issues to inconsistent hitting, the team just hasn’t found any semblance of good form this season. It’s disappointing, especially considering their run to the playoffs last […]

Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren just couldn’t wait until the official start of the NBA to play. The prized rookies of the Orlando Magic and the Oklahoma City Thunder played in the Crawsover, a prominent Pro-Am league. As expected, the two stars balled out, with them combining for 84 points in an epic appearance. Afterwards, […]

One of the greatest wrestlers of all-time will finally have his final match… probably. Ric Flair will headline what could be his final pay-per-view (aptly titled “Jim Crockett Promotions Presents: Ric Flair’s Last Match”) on Sunday night. The Nature Boy posted an image on Instagram promoting this event.   View this post on Instagram   […]

Training camp is often a time for teams to bond together. While practices are often serious and are meant to simulate in-game scenarios, for the most part teammates just have fun with their games. However, that wasn’t the case during the Buffalo Bills’ training camp, as two teammates got into it a bit. As the […]

After a so-so start to the season, the Atlanta Braves are back in business. The reigning World Series champions came back from a 23-27 start, and are now sitting pretty with a 60-41 record. Barring a major collapse, they are more than likely going to earn one of the Wild Card spots in the National […]

It’s finally happening, New York Mets fans. After months of waiting patiently, Jacob deGrom is set to make his return from injury. The timing couldn’t have been any better, as the team is trying to fend off the Atlanta Braves. After a year, deGrom will finally be pitching in the big leagues again. It has […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have made some big changes to their roster. Their most important acquisition in the offseason is nabbing ex-Titans WR AJ Brown. With him in the fold, their lackluster receiving corps just got a whole lot better. Now, fans have been eagerly waiting for the team to dump a certain first-round pick of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the most loaded wide receiver rooms in the NFL today. They just added Julio Jones to a team that already boasts the likes of Chris Godwin and Mike Evans on the roster. Opposing defenses will surely have a hard time defending all three of these receivers during the […]

Kenny Pickett has been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers for only a few months, but he’s already experienced the wrath of the passionate fanbase. The prized rookie visibly struggled during the first few days of the training camp. The viral clips during that practice had some fans calling for veteran Mitch Trubisky to step […]

Dwight Howard has one of the more underrated resumes in the NBA today. Most fans know him nowadays as a solid backup big man who can provide good minutes for a contending team. Fans tend to forget, however, that Howard has reached heights most players dreamed of. He was one of the best centers in […]

Many basketball fans were surprised on Thursday night when former NBA MVP candidate Dwight Howard appeared in a WWE tryout. The one-time NBA champion  showed up in Nashville to participate in a tryout ahead of SummerSlam. Afterwards, Howard said that he was interested in potentially stepping foot in the WWE as a full-time wrestler. “I […]

Mike Trout has been one of the most consistent forces in MLB. The Los Angeles Angels star has been the long bright in what has otherwise been a tumultuous era for the team. He’s extremely talented, and for the most part was consistently available throughout the year. Recently, though, there has been a surprising development […]

The latest update on VALORANT’s Public Beta Environment (PBE) saw some major nerfs to one of the most overpowered Agents in the game, as well as some minor tweak to two Duelists’ ultimate abilities. Let’s get right to it! VALORANT: Major Chamber nerfs, Jett and Neon adjustments in latest PBE update Au revoir, Chamber? Ever […]

Nick Bosa is one of the most dominant edge rushers in today’s league. The San Francisco 49ers star DE has been an absolute nightmare for opposing offenses trying to protect their quarterback. Despite his gaudy stats, though… it seems like Bosa hasn’t quite played at 100% to start the year. Bosa’s All-Pro campaign last season […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of a fierce playoff race. While the chances of the catching up to the New York Yankees are slim, they are still well in the running for a Wild Card spot in the American League. With teams like the Mariners and the Rays hot on their tails, […]

The Buffalo Bills are looking to avenge their heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round. After a slew of changes to their roster, this team is trying to punch their way to the top of the AFC. However, it seems like they have already suffered a number of setbacks during training […]

The Golden State Warriors have built a dynasty in the Bay Area during the last decade. Behind Stephen Curry’s immaculate shooting and the team’s savvy roster-building, the Dubs have become a bona fide top-tier team. One of the best things to have happened to the team that cemented their dynasty legacy is the addition of […]

There’s a new sheriff in town for the Denver Broncos. After years of riding the quarterback carousel, the team finally landed a star in Russell Wilson. The former Seattle Seahawks star will now try to lead his new team to greater heights after seasons of mediocrity from them. Despite not even playing a single NFL […]

The Green Bay Packers’ 2022 training camp started off on the wrong foot, when Sammy Watkins was placed on the NFI list. Already lacking in wide receiver depth, the team didn’t need another blow to their offensive core. Watkins’ long injury list only served make fans worry more. Thankfully, Watkins’ stint on the NFI list […]

The San Francisco Giants’ 2022 season has not gone according to plan. Off the heels of a 100-win season, the expectation for this team was to retain some competitiveness in a stacked division. Despite key players leaving the team, many expected the team to still be in the hunt for a Wild Card spot. After […]

The Tennessee Titans have had a rather bizarre off-season, to say the least. Their most notable acquisition in the offseason, ex-Los Angeles Rams WR Robert Woods, is coming off of an ACL tear. At first, that didn’t seem to matter: after all, they still had A.J Brown to headline their receiving room. When Brown was […]

Many long-time NBA fans have been agonizing over Charles Barkley for quite some time now. The former Phoenix Suns star has long been a fixture of the critically-acclaimed “Inside the NBA” show. Recently, though, talks about Barkley potentially joining the budding LIV Golf league have started to surface. The ex-player’s recent comments seemed to indicate […]

Despite their recent surge, many teams are still gunning for the players of the Baltimore Orioles. Once the laughingstock of the AL East, the team has climbed their way back to serious Wild Card contention. However, that hasn’t stopped teams from trying to nab players like Trey Mancini and Carlos Santander. Mancini, in particular, is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make the impossible happen. The unfortunate injury to Bryce Harper a month ago should’ve signaled the end of their season. Instead, the scrappy team is still fighting their way to a Wild Card spot in the brutal National League. They are continuing to buy time for their star to […]

The Miami Heat have a dire need for a new starting power forward. They lost PJ Tucker to free agency this past offseason, and now they’re left scrambling for a replacement. While they have some intriguing talents on the bench, the team would prefer to have a proven starter in that position. A player that […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ nightmarish season just got a whole lot worse. After yet another underperforming season from them, rumors about a potential Shohei Ohtani trade have started swirling. Teams have reportedly started calling about the Japanese sensation, who will figure to be a major acquisition for any team that lands him. How does Ohtani […]

The Cleveland Browns’ 2022 season is full of uncertainty. Much of that comes from their current situation at quarterback, as they await Deshaun Watson’s punishment from the league. It’s a situation that has caused a lot of chaos amongst fans, who don’t know what to expect from their team once the season kicks off. Of […]

Derek Jeter is arguably one of the greatest MLB players of all-time. The New York Yankees legend made a name for himself as one of the best players on one of the best teams in league history. Not only is he the GOAT of the Big Apple… he’s also arguably the GOAT of baseball as […]

DK Metcalf is in for the long run with the Seattle Seahawks. The star wide receiver has been the talk of the town in the last few months due to his contract status. On Thursday, these talks were ended when he signed a massive three-year deal to stay with the team. It’s a important move […]

The Los Angeles Angels have a serious case for being the most reviled team in the MLB. Despite having TWO generational talents in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, the team still can’t sniff the playoffs. It’s led fans to blast Arte Moreno’s team for wasting the potential of these two potential Hall of Famers. Just […]

In case you missed the memo, Aaron Judge is THAT guy for the New York Yankees. The star outfielder has been an absolute monster for the team this season, hitting bombs like no other player ever did. He’s currently on pace to destroy multiple franchise records… and maybe a couple of league records if he […]

The Chicago White Sox’ 2022 season has been a rather disappointing one for fans. After reaching the ALDS last season, the team has struggled this season. They still have a .500 record, but are now in danger of missing a Wild Card spot. With the trade deadline approaching, the White Sox have a difficult question […]

NFL training camps tend to be a team’s first look at each other before the season starts. It’s a bonding experience for the players, who oftentimes meet each other for the first time. For the Steelers, though, their 2022 training camp began with a little bit of play fighting between the offense and defense. Reports […]

The New York Mets are having an incredible 2022 season. After years of missing the playoffs, the team has barged their way to the top of the NL East division. Off the backs of their stellar pitching and their offseason haul, they are looking poised to take the top spot of the division. However, trouble […]