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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 […]

Byron Buxton’s first trip to the injured list this season couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Minnesota Twins. A six-game skid prior to their win over the San Francisco Giants relinquished the division lead to the Cleveland Guardians. During that time period, Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list due to […]

If you didn’t get the memo, James Harden and Lil Baby are best buddies. The Philadelphia 76ers star has frequently been seen with the rapper on multiple occasions. The two have a bond that simply cannot be matched by anything in the world. Their friendship is priceless. Their gifts for each other, though, are anything […]

The Carolina Panthers had a rather bizarre Friday night. They won their preseason contest against the Buffalo Bills, yes. However, that win came with some significant losses. Two key players on their roster were taken out of the game, with Sam Darnold and Derrick Brown getting injured in the same game. That was a scary […]

The Carolina Panthers have a bit of a problem. No, it’s not because of Baker Mayfield: the former Cleveland Browns QB looks great with his new team. No, Carolina’s problem is with his backup. After losing the QB1 battle, Sam Darnold was expected to be the backup to Mayfield. However, in the final preseason game, […]

Elena Rybakina’s Wimbledon win in London should’ve been her crowning moment. The Kazakhstani tennis star battled her way to the top of the competition, winning her first Major title. This was a dream come true for Rybakina. In a perfect world, she would be on top of the tennis world. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to […]

At one point during the NBA offseason, the Phoenix Suns seemed poised to make a groundbreaking roster move. They were one of the teams heavily linked to Kevin Durant during the height of his trade request. Additionally, Deandre Ayton’s dispute with the team made fans wonder if a deal was imminent. A transformation was coming […]

If you didn’t know, the NFL has a plan set in place for former players who suffered through multiple injuries. In theory, this should be a home run: the league gives back to the players by protecting them after their retirement. In practice, though, the NFL’s disability plan has come under scrutiny over the last […]

The New Orleans Saints may have won their final preseason game, but it didn’t come without some key losses. In just the first drive of the game, 2022 first-round pick Trevor Penning went down after a teammate accidentally collided with him. The rookie tackle was carted off the field, drawing concern from fans. Now, the […]

Deshaun Watson has been in the center of the NFL media in the last month for all the wrong reasons. As a reminder, the Cleveland Browns quarterback was accused by more than 20 women of sexual assault. As a result, Watson was suspended by the NFL 11 games and handed a $5 million fine. Watson’s […]

Tyreek Hill is not one to shy away from making controversial-sounding comments. Ever since his exit from the Kansas City Chiefs, the speedy wide receiver has made some… interesting remarks about his former team. From insinuating that his new QB is better than Patrick Mahomes to other asinine takes, Cheetah has said it all. However, […]

A relatively uneventful preseason for the Buffalo Bills was shaken up by the allegations against punter Matt Araiza. The rookie punter has been accused of raping a minor with two of his friends while he was in college. The situation has clearly put a damper on the team’s mood, as they try to navigate this […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were handed a major blow to the team when it was announced that Chet Holmgren would miss the 2022 – 23 season. Holmgren, the team’s second-overall pick in 2022, suffered a foot injury during a Pro-Am game in Seattle. Because of that, teams have been a lot more cautious about their […]