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The Seattle Mariners have shown interest in a variety of power hitters this offseason, and former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins is among them. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi first reported the news in a social media post Saturday afternoon. “Hoskins, 30, was born and raised in Northern California,” Morosi wrote in the post. “So geography […]

Los Angeles Dodgers new signee Shohei Ohtani could find himself patrolling the outfield at Dodgers Stadium next season, according to comments made by manager Dave Roberts on Friday. “There was even a little talk with Shohei about, come September, when he can pick up a baseball and throw, would he be open to taking some […]

Philadelphia Eagles Chief Security Officer Dom DiSandro has been banned from the team’s sidelines for the remainder of the season. The ban was first reported by AP NFL Senior Writer Rob Maaddi in a social media post Saturday. DiSandro was involved in a highly publicized altercation with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw during the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle and defensive captain Vita Vea is now listed as questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Green Bay Packers after being previously listed as doubtful. The news was first reported on NFL.com around noon on Saturday. Vea has played 11 games this season for the Buccaneers while battling pectoral, shoulder and […]

Arkansas football quarterback KJ Jefferson —whose status for the 2024 season has been up in the air for some time, has finally announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. The 22-year-old native of Sardis, Mississippi, will be a sixth-year Senior in 2024. The news was first reported by The Athletic’s Max Olson in a […]

Indianapolis Colts running back remains sidelined for today’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Still, there is a chance he could play next weekend in the team’s Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport gave an update on Taylor during an appearance on NFL Game Day Kickoff. Check it out here. From […]

Cleveland Browns’ defensive end, Myles Garrett, has been fined $25,000 for criticizing officials following a tirade after his team’s 31-27 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday. NBC Sports’ Mike Florio first reported the news on Saturday morning. “The officiating was a travesty today,” the Browns’ defensive star said postgame. “It was honestly awful. And the […]

Oregon football wideout Troy Franklin — a key contributor to the Ducks’ 2023 offense, has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, foregoing his senior season. The player made his intentions known in a social media post on Saturday morning. “First of all, I just want to thank my mother that’s been there for me every […]

Newly signed San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee doesn’t know how to put this, but he’s a pretty big deal. After garnering interest from the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees and other MLB teams, the Giants’ introduced the Japanese phenom in a press conference late last week after inking the star to a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, who has been prone to sideline outbursts this season — in addition to voicing his frustrations about the team’s offense in the third person, has been working with head coach Mike Tomlin to control his emotions. Tomlin spoke at length about his efforts working with the Steelers’ talented young […]

Nebraska football commit Daniel Kaelin is reconsidering his options amid fervor that fellow QB and Georgia commit Dylan Raiola is about to sign on with the Cornhuskers. The news was first reported by The Athletic’s Mitch Sherman late this week. Making matters more intriguing is the fact that Donovan Raiola, Dylan’s uncle, is the offensive […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are struggling with injuries at linebacker heading into a crucial Week 15 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The team made a roster move Friday, hoping to add some much-needed depth at that position, promoting Kyron Johnson from their practice squad. The transaction was reported Friday by SI’s Stephen Thompson. Outside linebacker Elandon […]

Washington football has a new quarterback this weekend after landing former Mississippi State leader and highly-touted transfer portal player Will Rogers. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel in a social media post Friday evening. Rogers will replace much-heralded Washington football quarterback and Heisman trophy finalist Michael Penix Jr., who is expected to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers, fresh off an embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, have parted ways with head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. ‘Following a historic loss to their division-rival Raiders, the Chargers fired HC Brandon Staley. The move that some expected after the Chargers’ […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is rumored to be medically cleared to play in the team’s December 24th game against the Washington Commanders, continues to make incredible strides in practice as he pushes towards a miraculous return to the field this season. “Looks normal to me,” said Jets’ head coach Robert Saleh Friday […]

The New England Patriots 2023 season has been one to forget. The team was eliminated from playoff contention last week, meaning it’s time for fans and media to begin pulling apart the wreck and determine where the team stands for 2024. In terms of wide receivers, the outlook is bleak. NFL cap-ologists and pro sports salary […]

When the Detroit Lions host the Denver Broncos Saturday night in prime time, the head coaching matchup between Dan Campbell and Sean Payton will be a round-up of two old Dallas Cowboys. Dan Campbell’s ten-year career as an NFL tight end between 1999 and 2009 frequently intersected with a young, ambitious coach named Sean Payton. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 63-21 demolition of the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football had Raiders fans nationwide fired up. No surprise, then, that interim head coach Antonio Pierces was also enthusiastic. Check out his firey post-game locker room speech here. Inside the #Raiders locker room after last night’s demolition of the #Chargers… pic.twitter.com/ShVG9S3vFu […]

Regardless of the sport, free-agent signings can fire up a city and a fan base. Newly signed Tigers’ right-hander Jack Flaherty was eager to get the Comerica Park faithful fired up with a social media post of a player synonymous with a title in Detroit. Check it out here. pic.twitter.com/keCPcNqZqN — Jack Flaherty (@jflare_) December […]

TCU football — which failed to earn bowl eligibility this season after making it to the national championship game last year — has hired a new defensive coordinator. Former Boise State head coach Andy Avalos will take over the defensive leadership role on Sonny Dykes’ staff. The news was reported by 247Sports’ Jeremy Clark in […]

Texas Tech football running back Tahj Brooks —the team’s leading rusher in 2023, has opted to return to the school for a final season. Brooks announced his return in a triumphant social media post Monday morning. Check it out here. Shout out Red Raider Nation and @MatadorClubOrg for giving me a awesome experience at this […]

On Sunday, Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco stole the spotlight in the team’s 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Flacco seems comfortable on the big stage, whether it’s the field or a studio set. NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano let it be known in a social media post Monday morning that Flacco had tried out for […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, who returned to practice this week, will miss tonight’s matchup with the New York Giants with a knee injury. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the news in a social media post on Monday morning. “Jones, who is listed as questionable,” wrote Pelissero, “is working hard to get back. […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans had few words following his team’s 30-6 defeat to the lowly New York Jets on Sunday. The loss was a blow to the team’s playoff hope and morale, one they hope to overcome with just four regular-season games remaining. “Not many positives from me,” Ryans said postgame. “We’ve got […]

The lowly New England Patriots — in the midst of their worst season in 30 years, were officially eliminated from postseason contention Sunday afternoon following the Cincinnati Bengals’ 31-14 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The elimination marks the earliest the Patriots have been knocked out of the playoffs since the 2000 season, over two decades […]

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton, who made news earlier this season when he was ejected from a game against the Tennesee Titans,  has been ruled out of today’s game against the Los Angeles Rams with a knee injury. The news was reported in a social media post by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A fan posted a […]

Packers’ cornerback Jaire Alexander has been ruled out of Monday night’s game after struggling all week with injuries. The Packers updated Alexander’s status in a social media post shortly after two o’clock Sunday. It will be the fifth straight game the 26-year-old defensive back has missed due to injury. Alexander was hurt in the team’s […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have renewed hope of signing free agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez now that his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, have agreed to terms with free agent DH/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani. “The Arizona Diamondbacks are hopeful of signing free-agent DH J.D. Martinez now that the Dodgers no longer need him,” reported USA […]

Oregon football quarterback Ty Thompson, once believed to be the heir apparent to Heisman Trophy finalist Bo Nix, is departing the school via the transfer portal. The new was reported in a social media post by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Sunday afternoon. The news comes just one day after former Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel announced […]

Former Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck passed away Saturday at 52. According to a social media post by Buck Reising of 104.5 FM Nashville, the cause of death was a fall inside his home. Wycheck was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 14, 1971. He attended Philadelphia Archbishop Ryan High School before enrolling at […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora could be on the verge of a huge payday in the wake of the massive deal signed by new Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell in mid-November. “Several teams have already expressed strong interest” in the longtime Red Sox manager, according to a Sunday report by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara came to work in style Sunday behind the wheel of a custom NASCAR sports car adorned with his race team’s logo. Check out the video here. Three years ago, Alvin Kamara started posting about a new interest of his: NASCAR. So, the company invited him to a race, […]

New Orleans Saints running back Taysom Hill, who was previously listed as questionable with two different injuries, is not expected to play today against the Carolina Panthers. On Sunday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news in a social media post. Hill’s absence could mean a high number of carries for the Saints’ primary running […]

Lousiana Tech quarterback Hank Bachmeir, who joined the Bulldogs after departing Boise State, is moving again to join Wake Forest football. The news was reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel in a social media post Sunday morning. Bachmeir’s 2024 season with Wake Forest football will be his sixth and final season in college. Wake Forest football […]

Former Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz is weighing his options regarding a return to the NFL this season. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Sunday that Ertz is talking to as many as six teams about a new deal. The Cardinals waived the 33-year-old veteran on November 30th after he asked for his release. He […]

New York Jets running back Breece Hall, who has been dealing with an ankle injury this week, is expected to play against the Houston Texans today. On Sunday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news in a social media post. Hall has been the star of a Jets offense that ranks as one of the […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, who has been battling a spate of late-week injuries, is eager to play against the San Francisco 49ers this afternoon. The team, however, is waiting to evaluate Smith on the field before deciding if he’s good to go. “Seattle is not expected to decide on his availability for Sunday’s game […]

New York Jets running back Breece Hall, who remains on the injury report leading up to the team’s Week 14 game against the Houston Texans, has been fined $43,709 by the NFL for a play in last week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Rich Cimini of ESPN first reported the fine on social media. The […]

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander, who has not played since the team’s November 5th win over the Los Angeles Rams due to a shoulder injury, had some worrying comments about his recovery Saturday. “I’m the type of person that I always want to put my best foot forward,” the Packers cornerback told Rob Demovsky […]