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On Sunday, Buck Showalter announced that he would not be returning as the manager of the New York Mets. Later in the day, Mets owner Steve Cohen confirmed that Showalter was being fired. Considering how the 2023 season went for the team, not exactly a huge surprise so far. However, many baseball fans took note […]

No doubt inspired by having Taylor Swift in attendance, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes again etched his name into the NFL record book on Sunday night. Near the end of the first quarter, Mahomes hit tight end Noah Gray for a 34-yard touchdown. That was Mahomes’ 200th career TD pass, and it came in […]

The Cleveland Browns saw firsthand how quickly things can go south when forced to play your backup quarterback on Sunday. Thankfully, head coach Kevin Stefanski had good news about QB Deshaun Watson’s timetable to return to the lineup. “We took it day by day. Obviously, he did not feel comfortable to be the player we […]

QB Mac Jones’ New England Patriots teammates were quick to express support for the benched signal caller after a horrendous performance in the team’s 38-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Jones finished his day 12-of-21 passing for just 150 yards and zero touchdowns. He had two passes intercepted, and easily could’ve had a […]

It was a heartbreaking 34-31 Week 4 loss for the Washington Commanders. They took their NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles into overtime before Jake Elliott’s 54-yard game-winning field goal stamped out the upset bid. But Washington coach Ron Rivera was impressed by his young quarterback and his ability to bounce back after a rough outing […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have started their season 4-0. According to their coach, the team has taken different paths to victory each time. “We’re 4-0. Nick Sirianni said in the locker room we’ve won in every way these four games.” Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown told reporters after the team’s 34-31 overtime win over the Washington […]

The Miami Dolphins were the talk of the NFL all week. They turned in a historic performance in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos. They looked like the future of football, a dazzling performance on offense. In Week 4, they were thoroughly humbled by the Buffalo Bills. Such is life in the NFL sometimes. “We […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich is doing his best to find the positives in his team’s 0-4 start to the season. The play of rookie quarterback Bryce Young is one area that Reich sounds optimistic about. “Bryce is progressing. He’s getting better,” the coach said after the Panthers dropped a 21-13 game to the […]

In early September, the Chicago Cubs were near-locks to be playing postseason baseball. On Saturday, they were officially locked out of the playoffs, and the team sounded off about the disappointing end to their season. “It stinks” is how catcher Yan Gomes summed up the team’s nightmare month and subsequent finish outside of playoff position, […]

On Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals honored franchise icon Adam Wainwright as the right-hander prepares to retire. It was only right that a couple of other legendary Cards players showed up to say goodbye. Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina were both on the field to help honor Wainwright, per The Athletic’s Katie Woo. Wainwright was […]

The 0-3 Denver Broncos are taking on the 0-3 Chicago Bears in Week 4. If Broncos fans thought they had already hit rock bottom, the team is proving that it can sink even lower. The Bears entered Week 4 ranked 27th in the NFL in points per game, averaging a paltry 15.7 per contest. But […]

The Los Angeles Angels welcomed Shohei Ohtani back on Sunday. It wasn’t quite the way manager Phil Nevin would’ve preferred, but he and the team were still in high spirits. Ohtani took part in an on-field ceremony prior to the Halos’ game against the Oakland Athletics, courtesy of the Associated Press. He was awarded the […]

The optimism from the 2022 season has just about worn away for most New York Giants fans. A 1-2 start that looks uglier upon closer inspection will do that. Expectations were high entering this season for Big Blue. Coming off a season in which they not only qualified for but won a playoff game, the […]

If you told fans of the New York Mets that the team would be wrapping up the 2023 season by playing a string of games that will have no meaningful effect on their place in the standings, fans might be delighted. “Oh, we wrapped up the NL East already, nothing to play for. Only thing […]

Fantasy football managers can be forgiven for not inserting Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery into their starting lineups. Montgomery was unable to play last week against the Atlanta Falcons due to a thigh injury. As Thursday Night Football approached, things didn’t look great for the former Chicago Bear, as he was recorded as “limited” […]

For many Philadelphia Phillies fans, seeing Bryce Harper at the plate is a good enough reason to attend a game. So imagine the disappointment when Harper is ejected over what the internet agrees is a horrible call. Bit of a raw deal, unless you are the lucky fan who got an epic consolation prize on […]

On the surface, Week 4’s matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers seems about as even as they come. After all, both are AFC West teams entering play with 1-2 records. But a closer look reveals that these clubs are heading in different directions. That info is sure to be helpful as […]

One thing we can say with near certainty: one of the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers will earn their first victory of the 2023 season on Sunday. (Barring a tie game, which is not a bold prediction we are making here.) At 0-3, teams are fighting nearly insurmountable odds to end up making the postseason. […]

For all the brash talk, Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders has no problem recognizing and complimenting the success of others. Just ask USC football head coach Lincoln Riley. Ahead of this weekend’s Pac-12 matchup, Sanders was effusive in his praise for his USC counterpart. “First and foremost, I have the utmost respect and love […]

Flag on the play — too much drip? That’s what Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown is alleging after an eagle-eyed fan noticed a certain wardrobe change during Monday night’s Eagles-Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. After posting a video of Brown’s 28-yard reception in the game’s first quarter on X (the social media platform formerly known […]

A quarterback not throwing at practice seems odds at best, and potentially alarming at worst. But even though QB Deshaun Watson did just that at Wednesday’s practice, Cleveland Browns fans should breath a sigh of relief. Watson indeed did not throw during Cleveland’s Wednesday practice, and the team listed him as a “limited” participant, per […]

Talk about barking up the wrong tree. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo has weighed in on the 2023 AL MVP discussion, and if it were up to him, Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani would not take home the hardware. Russo acknowledged that Ohtani will win it, but still allowed himself to “go off the deep […]

The Los Angeles Chargers got some devastating news when they lost WR Mike Williams for the season due to a torn ACL. But in a bad news/good news deal, Wednesday’s practice hinted that RB Austin Ekeler might be close to a return to the lineup. Ekeler was seen at practice with his helmet in hand, […]

Point guard Jrue Holiday was part of the return sent from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Portland Trail Blazers in the Damian Lillard trade that was announced on Wednesday. So, for now, Holiday is a Blazer. But for how long? It sure seems that Portland only acquired Holiday for his trade value. The odds are […]

Mediocrity rules the AFC South through three weeks of action this NFL season. The Indianapolis Colts sit atop the division at 2-1, but already had to start their backup quarterback in Week 3. The Houston Texans are lumped in with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans at 1-2, although the Texans are the only of […]

It’s only Week 3 in the NFL, but Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings was in essence a playoff match. Considering that only four teams have started 0-3 and made the postseason since 1990, a loss would cause low playoff odds to plummet even further, per ESPN. The Chargers emerged with […]

A National League team with a star-studded roster and an enormous payroll fails to live up to expectations. The New York Mets made all the headlines as 2023’s biggest disappointment. But the San Diego Padres were not far behind. A stretch where the team has won nine of 10 games has raised questions of what […]

Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints made a major investment in QB Derek Carr this offseason. To the tune of $150 million. Protecting that asset probably should be more of a priority after Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. “I think it needs to be better. It’s something we need to figure out,” […]

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is doing his best. But it’s undeniable he is being failed by the offensive infrastructure surrounding him, namely at the quarterback position. But Wilson is not losing faith in himself. “I feel like I’m in a really good spot as far as my ability and I don’t feel […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has had a storied football career. Four-star recruit out of high school in Hawaii. The offensive MVP of the 2018 CFP National Championship game who led his team to victory as a freshman. A 2018 consensus All-American. A Pro Bowler in 2022. Even Tagovailoa couldn’t believe what the Dolphins did […]

Imagine starting your first game at Lambeau Field as quarterback. You are replacing a certified franchise legend. The team is coming off a loss. And now, the game is almost wrapped up for the other team after three quarters. If you are Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love, you’re gotta be feeling the pressure, right? […]

Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb won’t be suiting up again this season after suffering a gruesome injury on Monday Night Football in Week 2. But Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski still praised the star back as a big part of the team’s 27-3 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Stefanski lauded his team’s resiliency, […]

Know how you can tell Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen had an impressive Sunday without seeing his stats? Allen did something that has only been done one other time in NFL history. And the other player to do it is Jerry Rice. Allen has already hit the 10-catch and 100-receiving yard threshold. Not […]

It’s another primetime showcase for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3, as they take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday Night Football. This is a matchup of two AFC franchises sitting at 1-1 on the season, although neither should feel great about their starts to the season. The Steelers are coming off a win […]

The Frank Reich Era has gotten off to a rocky start. The Carolina Panthers sport a 0-2 record heading into their Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, and must play in one of the NFL’s most hostile environments. To boot, they will be without their starting QB, as rookie No. 1 pick Bryce Young […]

For a team that entered the 2023 season with subterranean expectations, the Arizona Cardinals have put forth two feisty performances so far. In Week 1, the fourth quarter began with the Cards holding a 16-10 lead. Of course, the Washington Commanders outscored them 10-0 in the final period and secured a 20-16 win. Week 2 […]

It’s an ingrained reaction from NFL fans. You see a punch thrown, you expect an ejection. Apparently, that rubric doesn’t apply to San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams. At the end of the first half of the New York Giants-49ers game on Thursday Night Football, Williams drew an unnecessary roughness penalty, per ESM’s Alex […]

To say the New York Giants have not been a first half team so far this season is an understatement. In fact, the San Francisco 49ers’ defense just helped Brian Daboll’s team do something NFL fans haven’t seen in over 20 years. It won’t bring a smile to Daboll’s face. The 49ers taking a 17-6 […]

It’s one thing to be a lousy baseball team. Happens each season, nothing out of the ordinary. But the New York Mets make an art of it. It’s not enough to be bad, they must suffer indignities along the way. Once again, they are the LOLMets. The Mets entered the 2023 season with World Series […]