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Welp, this season is all but over for the Carolina Panthers. After a 1-5 start to the year, the team finally fired Matt Rhule from his head coaching position. That move was followed a week later with the blockbuster Christian McCaffrey trade with the San Francisco 49ers. Despite all the rumors surrounding their players, though, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of doing the improbable. After a high-scoring win over the San Diego Padres in Game 4, they are now one win away from reaching the World Series. They’ll have three more chances in the NLCS to close out the series. It seems, though, like the Philadelphia weather won’t […]

The Toronto Raptors may have started the season at 1-2, but there’s plenty of optimistic takeaways from their first week. They have looked pretty good against the three teams they’ve faced, all contenders in the Eastern Conference. With Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, and Fred VanVleet leading the way, the team has looked pretty damn good. […]

Victor Wembenyama has taken over the NBA discourse by storm. The young French prodigy has turned eyes with his unique build and playstyle. It has led more than a couple of teams to punt their season away and hope to get a chance to get Wembenyama in the draft, much to the chagrin of commissioner […]

This has been a nightmare season for the Green Bay Packers. Despite high expectations for the team, Aaron Rodgers and co. have started the season 3-3. These include back-to-back losses to the New York Giants and Jets, the latter of which was a surprising blow-out. It’s not a good look for Green Bay as we […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2022 season isn’t going as planned. After all of their major offseason moves, the expectation was for this team to be, well, really good for the year. Six weeks in, though, and Las Vegas is competing for the dishonor of being the worst team in the league. As the Raiders try […]

It’s officially panicking time for the Green Bay Packers. After two straight losses to the New York Giants and New York Jets, fans are now worried for the team, and for good reason. The way they’ve lost has been the biggest worry, as their offense has looked extremely bad to start the year. The two […]

If there’s one thing NFL fans have learned over about Marshawn Lynch, it’s that the man has no filter on his words whatsoever. The Seattle Seahawks legend is notorious for speaking his mind at all times, on or off camera. His hilarious “I’m just here so I don’t get fined” interview is still one of […]

Six weeks into the season, and it’s fair to say that the Kansas City Chiefs offense has adjusted to life without Tyreek Hill. The speedy wide receiver’s departure had fans thinking that the offense would finally crumble. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case, as Patrick Mahomes continues to work his magic on that […]

His debut might have been delayed, but Keegan Murray immediately validated the Sacramento Kings’ decision to pick him in the 2022 NBA draft. The fourth overall pick missed the first game of the 2022 season due to COVID protocols. Upon his return, though, Murray flashed the potential that tantalized the Sacramento front office. Coming off […]

To say that the New York Yankees have been terrible in the ALCS is a massive understatement. Despite the team’s struggles to finish the season, New York fans held out hope that they could turn it around in the postseason. However, their entire playoff run shows that nothing has changed for the pinstripes since the […]

The saga of Odell Beckham Jr’s free agency continues to this day. The star wide receiver is the most sought-after FA in the market, and for good reason. However, Beckham’s injury status hinders his ability to sign with any team he pleases. As a result, rumors have dragged out over the last few weeks. As […]

The New York Giants are rolling to start the year. Off the back of a stout defense and solid offense, the G-men have burst out to a 5-1 record to start the year. If not for the Philadelphia Eagles’ 6-0 start, they would be leading their division. This is easily the best start the team […]

It’s easy to forget sometimes, but the current Ohio State football squad is not at 100% over the last few years. Their best offensive weapon, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, has been out with injury for the last month or so. The Buckeyes have got by in the last few weeks, but they’ll inevitably need the star WR […]

Pascal Siakam has quietly been one of the most underrated players in the NBA. The Toronto Raptors forward made significant strides over the years, becoming a true number one option for the team. In the second game of the 2022-23 season, though, Siakam made a huge statement seen by many NBA fans. Against the Brooklyn […]

Entering the 2022 season, many fans had already written off the Seattle Seahawks. After trading away Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, many expected this team to crash and burn. After all, Russ was the soul of the team, the engine that kept it running. A rebuilding year was expected from Pete Carroll’s squad. Well, […]

After getting Dak Prescott suffered an injury in the first game of the season, many Dallas Cowboys fans felt that their season was doomed. After all, Prescott was far and away their best QB on the roster. Losing him should’ve meant total demise for the team. Instead, though, Dallas pushed through with Cooper Rush under […]

It’s a great time to be a Philadelphia sports fan today. Most of the major sports teams of the cities have found great success this year. The Philadelphia Eagles are the only undefeated team in the NFL through six weeks. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies are in the NLCS battling for a chance at making it […]

The Houston Astros smell blood in the water. The reigning AL champions have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the 2022 ALCS. They’ve done so off the back of their immaculate pitching rotation. Their starters have shut down the New York offense, and the relievers just piled on the damage. Because of […]

Remember when the New York Knicks were the front-runners to get Donovan Mitchell. There was a time during the NBA offseason when it was a foregone conclusion that Spida would go back home to New York. The reports even went so far to say that they were the only team in the running for Mitchell. […]

The Houston Astros won in Game 2 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees, but it wasn’t without incident. No, we’re not talking about the roof of Minute Maid park being open. No, we’re talking about a certain fan that went rogue on the field and hugged Jose Altuve… during a game. Yep, that […]

The Carolina Panthers are finally entering a much-needed rebuild. The departures of head coach Matt Rhule and star RB Christian McCaffrey are clear indicators that this is actually happening. They are looking to start over and try and build a brand-new team, and hopefully with a brand-new coach. One of the names floating around in […]

Before the season even started, many fans already knew that the Los Angeles Lakers were lacking in shooting. Most of their new roster acquisitions weren’t exactly snipers from deep. However, no one expected it to be, well, THIS bad, frankly. Two games into the season, and LeBron James and Co. already at a terrible 22% […]

The New York Yankees are not having a good time in their ALCS against the Houston Astros. In particular, their offense has completely lost the fire they once had to start the year. Any semblance of good hitting has seemingly been extinguished, as they struck out 30 times in two games. That’s an unacceptable number. […]

Six weeks into the 2022 NFL season, and we already have the first big trade way before the trade deadline. The San Francisco 49ers acquired star running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers in a blockbuster trade. The long-time Carolina running back will now play for a different team for the first time in […]

Russell Westbrook’s first two games for the Los Angeles Lakers this season has been a rollercoaster of emotions as always. In the team’s season opener, Westbrook played reasonably well, especially coming off the bench. Many of the good things Westbrook did in Game 1 was also present in their match against the Los Angeles Clippers. […]

The New York Yankees currently find themselves in a tough situation in the ALCS against the Houston Astros. The AL East champions went down 0-2 in the series after their loss on Thursday. While it was a much better outing for the Pinstripes than Game 1, it still wasn’t enough to get past Houston. One […]

To say that the Carolina Panthers are having a bad season is a massive understatement. They have not looked like a cohesive team on both ends of the ball to start the year. Baker Mayfield, the man they hoped would elevate this team to mediocrity at least, is playing some of the worst football of […]

It’s been a couple of weeks since the incident, but the memory of Tua Tagovailoa’s scary concussion still lingers in many NFL fans’ minds. The Miami Dolphins QB went down with a concussion during their Week 4 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Many genuinely feared for Tagovailoa’s life, as it was his second head/neck injury […]

So much for the owners protecting one of their own, huh. The NFL world was rocked on Tuesday when Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay spoke out against Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder. The former called on the league to strip the controversial owner of his stake in the team. It was surprising for one owner […]

The Cleveland Browns have not looked great in the last month. Amid the continued absence of Deshaun Watson, the team has struggled to start the year. They currently sit at the bottom of the AFC North with a 2 – 4 record, along with the Steelers. It’s certainly panicking time in Cleveland right now. Ahead […]

Can you believe that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are still wearing Brooklyn Nets jerseys today? At one point during the offseason, fans were certain that one or both of these stars would be out of the team. A few months later, though, and both Irving and Durant’s trade requests have seemingly been rescinded. For […]

Scott Frost’s firing from the Nebraska football program wasn’t exactly surprising to many fans. After inheriting the team in 2018 , Frost failed to lead the team to any semblance of consistent success. It all came to a head in the 2022 season, when the Cornhuskers’ awful start forced their hand. After the conclusion of […]

The Toronto Raptors find themselves in a bit of a weird spot in the 2022 – 23 season. They could easily be considered one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. In fact, Toronto made the playoffs last season as the fifth seed. However, there are many who question whether this team has hit […]

This season has been a complete dumpster fire for the Denver Broncos. Expectations were high for the team, especially after they acquired two important offensive pieces. They signed former Green Bay Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett as their head coach. In addition, they also traded for Russell Wilson. This was supposed to be the year they […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fanbase was shook last night when tight end Cameron Brate went down with a neck injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After taking a week off due to concussion protocols, the tight end took a blow to the head and went down. Eventually, Brate was moved to a medical board and was […]

What a time to be a Philly sports fan! The ever-passionate fanbase had one of the best sports weekends to date. The Phillies marched to the NLCS, eliminating a bitter rival in the process. The Flyers, against all odds, started the NHL season 2-0. And to top it off, the Philadelphia Eagles remained undefeated by […]

Well, that was quick. Less than 24 hours after being ejected by his coach, Robbie Anderson has been traded to the Arizona Cardinals. The former Carolina Panthers WR will hopefully bolster an Arizona wide receiver group that has been underwhelming to start the season. (via Ian Rapoport) Sources: The #AZCardinals have traded for #Panthers WR […]

One of the Portland Trail Blazers’ rapidly improving young guns has been rewarded by the team. Nassir Little, the young forward out of North Carolina, signed a four-year, $28 million extension with the Blazers. This move shows that the team is highly encouraged by Little’s improvement over his career. (via Adrian Wojnarowski) Portland Trail Blazers […]