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The New York Knicks’ playoff hopes just got dealt a crushing blow. For months, the team was waiting on Julius Randle to return from the shoulder injury he suffered in the year. Unfortunately, it was announced recently that Randle will not be able to return this season, as he underwent surgery to repair his shoulder. […]

The NFL is slowly changing. One of the biggest rules implemented this season is the new kick-off rule. The format has completely changed, allowing for more explosive plays while greatly reducing the risk of injury. It’s forced teams to adjust their special teams strategies. Not to be outdone by the rest of the league, the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going into 2024 with a brand-new look. Gone are Kenny Pickett and Matt Canada at quarterback and offensive coordinator, respectively. Replacing them at their positions are Russell Wilson and Arthur Smith. While most of the skill positions remain intact, the team will be adding new faces to fit their new identity. […]

On Monday morning, Utah Jazz were met by a surprising article. Their rebuild after trading Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell was spearheaded by their GM Justin Zanik. Zanik has done a wonderful job so far, leading the team to near playoff appearances while commanding a “tank”. However, an article by ESPN revealed that the GM […]

The New York Yankees are looking pretty damn good to start the year, huh. After a disappointing 2023 season, the Bronx Bombers came out of the gate on fire. They extinguished a past demon of theirs after sweeping the Houston Astros. The biggest story to come out of that series, though, is their newest weapon: […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been incredible this season. After showing some growth last season, the team has burst onto the title scene as the best team in the West in terms of record. The main driving force behind the Thunder’s sudden ascent is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s continued excellence this year. A year after breaking out […]

The Denver Nuggets are on a quest to do something truly incredible. After winning the NBA championship last season, they’re gunning for a second one this year. Winning back-to-back championships is hard, though, for a number of reasons. The biggest factor for that, of course, is injuries. Teams in the NBA finals play the longest […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a pretty forgettable spring training, all things considered. The Japanese star pitcher was the biggest acquisition of the Los Angeles Dodgers outside of Shohei Ohtani. Yamamoto was highly touted as an elite pitcher, one of the best out of Japan. Everyone was excited to see Yamamoto strut his stuff in the big […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have one mantra when the offseason rolls around: more star power. They’ve always been a team that’s consistently chased the top free agents, the top targets in the offseason. Even when they have one of the best tandems in the league, the team is not afraid to tinker and add another […]

Two games into the season, and the Minnesota Twins are already dealing with injuries to their star players. Royce Lewis was projected to be one of the most important players on the team this season. However, in just his first game of the year, Lewis had to exit their game due to an injury. Fans […]

He might actually be inhuman. Victor Wembanyama has proved time and time again that the San Antonio Spurs made the right decision in picking him. He continues to astound fans with his incredible performances night in and night out. His latest masterpiece might just be his greatest single-game performance of his career. Against the New […]

The Dallas Mavericks struck gold with Luka Doncic during the 201 NBA draft. The Phoenix Suns drafting DeAndre Ayton was not entirely surprising at the time. However, what threw observers in for a loop was the Sacramento Kings’ decision to take Marvin Bagley Jr. second. Mark Cuban wasted no time, orchestrating a trade with the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are locking down their defense. After signing Arik Armstead to a massive deal, Jacksonville is keeping one of the main cornerstones of the defense. Linebacker Foyesade Oluokun has been one of the most consistent defenders for the Jags over the last few seasons. Now, he’s being rewarded for his work. Foyesade Oluokun […]

The Baltimore Orioles are done playing games. Last season, the team made a run to the playoffs as the top seed in the AL East. However, their inexperience showed heavily in the playoffs, leading to an early exit. There were major flaws in the team… and the front office wasted no time in investing in […]

The Cleveland Browns are awaiting the return of one man: Nick Chubb. The star running back suffered a gruesome leg injury during the 2023 season, and his timetable is yet to be determined. Cleveland did well without Chubb last season, but they would much rather go into the season with him than without him. With […]

Stephen Vogt’s managerial career is off to a mighty fine start. After being selected as the manager of the Cleveland Guardians, his first official game was against his former team, the Oakland A’s… on the road. Vogt’s first game as a manager was against the team that loved him like their own… on their own […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fighting for the top seed in the Western Conference for the first time since the Kevin Durant era. After a few years of rebuilding, the players fighting for that slot aren’t too familiar with postseason ball. Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams have either limited experience or have […]

The San Francisco Giants are quietly building a super team. While the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and the Arizona Diamondbacks went into an arms race, San Francisco also made some moves of their own. Their biggest acquisition, of course, is reigning NL Cy Young award winner Blake Snell, who signed a two-year deal […]

The Houston Texans aren’t letting this opportunity they got go to waste. After a magical season led by CJ Stroud, Houston is looking to capitalize by bolstering their lineup by improving at key areas. In particular, their defense a decent makeover, as they were able to sign players such as Danielle Hunter, Denico Autry, and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed for the final stretch of the regular season. While they’ve surrendered first place to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets, they can still reclaim that top spot for themselves this season if they’re able to push. However, that being said… they are dealing with injuries to two of […]

The Tennessee Titans have their new cornerback, and it comes from a pretty good place. L’Jarius Sneed, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star cornerback, was traded to Tennessee after being given the franchise tag. Sneed was one of the most coveted corners in the market, thanks to his ability to lock down opposing wide receivers. After […]

The New York Yankees are having a bit of a pickle with their rotation. Their starting rotation was supposed to be set with the arrival of Marcus Stroman and the return of Carlos Rodon and Nestor Cortes. However… after the injury to Gerrit Cole, New York is in desperate need of a fifth pitcher… or […]

Chris Paul has quite the history with the referees, doesn’t he? We all know the Golden State Warriors point guard’s beef with Scott Foster. Now, it seems like Paul has found another enemy in veteran referee Tony Brothers. Paul was ejected by the referee after getting slapped by two technical fouls during the loss against […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are doing pretty damn well this season. While they’ve relinquished the top seed to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets, they’re still in striking distance for the top spot despite the injuries. With a 1.5 game deficit, every match matters. With a showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers coming up, fans […]

The Miami Heat are looking to lock in for the final stretch of the season. They currently sit in seventh place, good for a Play-In Tournament spot. If they’re able to make it above sixth place, though, they’ll go to the playoff outright. With a game against the New Orleans Pelicans coming up and Bam […]

It’s time to go crazy if you’re a Houston Texans fan. Last season, the team shocked the world by making a magical run to the playoffs. Not only did they make it to the postseason… they also beat the Cleveland Browns to advance to the second-round. Despite losing to the Baltimore Ravens, hope is at […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ games against the San Diego Padres were overshadowed by one big story. In a story that still isn’t as clear-cut as one would like, Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter/friend Ippei Mizuhara has been accused of theft. We’re still not quite sure what’s going on, seeing that the story has changed drastically from when […]

This season will be quite the weird one for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The goal remains the same: win the World Series at all costs. However, they’ll have a familiar face in quite the unfamiliar place. Mookie Betts, the superstar right fielder, is moving to shortstop for this season. It’s an interesting change, but one […]

The NBA is all about pushing the pace nowadays. Gone are the days of slow, grind-it-out offenses. Now, even the “slowest” teams far outpace the teams of yesteryear. One team, though, plays the fastest out of everyone in the league: the Indiana Pacers. Led by breakout star Tyrese Haliburton, Indy’s offense has reached heights that […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have to be a bit concerned. Bryce Harper, the team’s superstar hitter, has missed the last three games of spring training. Reports say that Harper is dealing with a back injury, putting his status for Opening Day in question. Back injuries are tricky to deal with, after all, and Philly would want […]

After a long and stressful season, the Kansas City Chiefs are putting their feet up and relaxing. They completed a successful title defense, and their players are now relaxing. Patrick Mahomes, for example, visited the Dallas Mavericks’ home game against the Denver Nuggets. During the game, Patrick Mahomes and Mavs star Luka Doncic met up […]

The Atlanta Braves made some interesting changes to their pitching staff. After their rotation was decimated by injuries last season, they are looking to spice up their starting rotation. The usual suspects are still there, of course: Max Fried, Spencer Strider, and Charlie Morton. However, one player from last season’s rotation will be absent from […]

Shohei season is in full swing! The Los Angeles Dodgers will be playing the 2024 season with arguably the best player in the MLB right now in Shohei Ohtani. After signing an extraordinary deal with LA, the reigning NL MVP is ready to tear it up and go for his first championship. However, the Dodgers […]

How good can Victor Wembanyama be? A player’s rookie season should be his worst… and yet the San Antonio Spurs sensation is out here breaking records (and minds) left and right. His most recent exploits saw Wemby record a monster statline: 33 points on over 50% shooting, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and seven (!!!) blocks. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have to be feeling pretty damn good right now, huh. They started 2024 NFL free agency with a bang, signing one of the top names from their division rival in Saquon Barkley. They could’ve settled then and there, but they also went ahead and signed a few more guys to bolster their […]

What are the Pittsburgh Steelers cooking? It was clear that the team wanted a shakeup at quarterback after signing Russell Wilson in the offseason. However, no one really expected Wilson to be battling a different quarterback. After trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh acquired Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears. After the Fields […]

Klay Thompson has been playing quite well recently, hasn’t he? The former NBA champion was widely criticized after his awful start to the 2023-24 season. Many called for the Golden State Warriors to let the long-time shooting guard go. However, Steve Kerr instead made the call to move Thompson to the bench instead of letting […]

The future of the Golden State Warriors is in question. With Stephen Curry nearing the end of his career and Draymond Green and Klay Thompson showing signs of decline, it’s high time Golden State finds their next representatives. The player that most fans look at as the supposed future of the team is star forward […]

At this point, it’s safe to say that Caleb Williams is headed to the Chicago Bears. After trading Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the coast is clear for Williams to join Chicago. There’s obviously a lot of talk about the fit between Fields and the Bears on the field. However, Colorado football head coach […]