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With Major League Baseball’s trade deadline fast approaching, a number of teams are looking for ways to improve their playoff odds. Although trades will be the main way that contenders try to enhance their squads, there are still a handful of free agents out there who could be useful. One such free agent is veteran […]

Entering Sunday’s final round at the Open Championship, Scottie Scheffler was firmly in pursuit of his first Claret Jug. The 29-year-old American has already captured two Masters Green Jackets, plus this year’s PGA Championship. Can he add a fourth major trophy to his collection? According to Golf Digest and golf journalist Justin Ray on X […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to get back on track after a second half opening loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. If the team hopes to maintain their slim lead at the top of the NL East, then a win over the visiting Angels would certainly help in that regard. Unfortunately, the […]

With the season’s second half now underway, the focus for the Philadelphia Phillies remains the same: get back to October by any means necessary. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski will likely use the upcoming trade deadline to fortify the team. That could include adding to an offense led by slugging designated hitter Kyle Schwarber. […]

After a strong start to the 2025 season, the New York Yankees have run very hot and cold as of late. The last few weeks have been a test for last year’s American League pennant winners. Friday night’s loss to the Atlanta Braves was the team’s third in a row, a streak they hope to […]

The 2025 All-Star Game was a historic one. For the first time ever, a team won based on the new rule put in place with the last CBA. The NL won on an impromptu home run derby after the game was tied 6-6 following nine innings. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs […]

Coming off yet another disappointing Eastern Conference Final loss in 2024-25, things need to change for the Carolina Hurricanes. General manager Eric Tulsky and head coach Rod Brind’Amour know this. There are areas on the team that need to be improved upon, most notably on the roster’s blue line. Although the Canes have already replaced […]

In a matchup of potential playoff teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers began a three-game set to open the season’s second half. At the moment, Milwaukee is leading the Dodgers 2-0 in the seventh inning. Even if the Dodgers don’t come back to win, it was still a night to remember for the […]

Starting with family patriarch Archie Manning, the family has taken over the NFL since the 1970s. Manning’s sons, Eli and Peyton, each forged their own paths. Eli won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants, while Peyton joined his father in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in addition to winning two Lombardi Trophies […]

With the 2025 season’s second half officially kicking off Friday night, the Athletics were looking to improve their standing with a win over the Cleveland Guardians. Unfortunately, it looks like that will not happen in Cleveland, as the Athletics lost 8-6 despite a solid comeback effort. Despite the deficit, Athletics All-Star Brent Rooker accomplished another […]

With the 2025 edition of training camp fast approaching, the majority of the NFL has a problem with their second-round picks. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, 30 of the league’s 32 second rounders have yet to sign their first pro contracts. With the Los Angeles Chargers’ camp opening date coming up next week, their […]

As the 2025 All-Star Break festivities began with the MLB Futures Game Saturday, it was clear that the next wave of MLB stars were all over the field. Both the AL and NL rosters are loaded with Top 100 prospects, and the amount of potential was blinding. Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark is considered […]

At the moment, a lot of events have gone the way of the Chicago Cubs. The team’s massive trade for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker has paid off nicely. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has become one of the front runners for the NL MVP in his second big-league season. Japanese ace Shota Imanaga recently returned from […]

It’s been a bit of a rough season for the Athletics during their inaugural campaign in Sacramento. Their home for the next three years until they move into their new stadium in Las Vegas, it’s certainly been more down than up for the former Oakland Athletics. Nevertheless, numerous bright spots, including a pair of rookies […]

Once again, a US Women’s National Team (USWNT) star has broken barriers. In another win for the nation’s developmental program, Chelsea forward Mia Fishel broke a major record while transferring to the NWSL’s Seattle Reign FC. Head coach Laura Harvey and the rising NWSL club signed Fishel to what could be the most valuable cumulative […]

As the Utah Mammoth prepare for their second year as an NHL franchise, it certainly appears that the team is building something special. Under the direction of head coach Andre Tourigny and GM Bill Armstrong, the franchise formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes have a much brighter future in Salt Lake City. One of the […]

Once again, catcher Cal Raleigh spurred the Seattle Mariners to another win on Friday. The 12-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on the road must have been especially sweet considering the Mariners were able to inflict a lot of damage on reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. Raleigh discussed the latest bit of […]

The New York Yankees’ quest to return to the World Series has taken some bumps. As the All-Star Break approaches, it’s clear that the team needs reinforcements in a few spots. Coming into the season, the hope was that DJ LeMahieu would be able to help fill the void at second or third base. Unfortunately, […]

Currently holding one of the AL Wild Card spots, the Tampa Bay Rays are playing strong baseball so far this season. Although their home at Tropicana Field is unavailable this season, they’ve made Steinbrenner Field, their temporary refuge for the season, one of the toughest places to play in the MLB. The Rays have used […]

Despite being three games under .500 and 12 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central, the Minnesota Twins might be finally starting to turn things around. The Twins likely won’t catch the Tigers, but they are currently holding second place in the Central. They are also only 3.5 games out of the last […]

Currently 3.5 games back from the NL Central lead, the Milwaukee Brewers are working to get back to the postseason once again. As they square off against the Miami Marlins on the road, the team is looking to win their second straight game in the series. However, the odds of that took a little bit […]

In the midst of a rough 2025 season, the Chicago White Sox organization have continued to play hard and focus on the little things day in and day out. Facing off against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, the team will likely be playing with heavy hearts. Before the Saturday night matchup in Colorado, the White […]

The Cincinnati Reds might be seven games behind the NL Central leading Chicago Cubs, but they are far from out of the playoff hunt. Currently, the Reds are just a game and a half out of the last NL Wild Card spot. As manager Terry Francona’s roster continues their push towards the All-Star break, they’ve […]

The New York Yankees have taken yet another injury blow. Starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt, who has already missed time this year due to a back injury, won’t be coming back anytime soon. In fact, the starter will likely need Tommy John surgery, which rules him out for the rest of this season and longer, according […]

This season hasn’t gone to plan for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but that doesn’t mean that the team isn’t fighting. The Snakes are four and a half games out of the last NL Wild Card spot, and they are poised to get a boost going into Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Outfielder Corbin Carroll […]

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge might be the reigning AL MVP, and the current favorite to win the award once again. However, with every home run he slugs, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is making the odds of a back-t0-back Judge win slimmer and slimmer. After he hit his 34th and 35th home runs […]

The New York Yankees are in a rut. They’ve lost five games in a row, and six of their last seven. That form has led to them finally losing first place in the AL East. Now, they are two games behind the Toronto Blue Jays, tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for second place. At […]

Losing seven games in a row is tough for any MLB team. However, the timing of this string of losses couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Cleveland Guardians. The team has fallen even further behind the AL Central leading Detroit Tigers. Currently, they are tied with the Minnesota Twins at 12.5 games […]

Although their first season in the Big Ten would be considered by some to be at least somewhat disappointing, the USC football program under coach Lincoln Riley is determined to make 2025 much better. The Trojans return a good amount of talent and have used the transfer portal to good effect once again. At the […]

Year two of the Mike Elko era with the Texas A&M football program is fast approaching. The Aggies will look to improve on last season’s 8-5 mark, which was indictive of how most years under previous head coach Jimbo Fisher finished. The Texas A&M football team also has their eyes on the future, as they […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ form lately has been up and down as of late. They were just swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road. Before those three straight losses, they swept the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Those two results came after splitting a series with the Chicago Cubs at home, and on Friday, […]

As the summer months pass by and fall draws closer, the Georgia football program’s focus on 2025 solidifies. Head coach Kirby Smart and his roster are looking to make another run at not only the SEC Championship, but a spot in the College Football Playoff again. Quarterback Gunnar Stockton is entering his first season as […]

The New York Yankees’ odds of getting back to the postseason took a hit Thursday evening. The team’s 8-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays sealed a series sweep at the hands of their division rivals. The defeat also led to the Yankees falling out of first place in the AL East, as the Blue […]

In 2027, for the fourth time in its illustrious history, Wrigley Field will host the MLB All-Star Game. The home of the Chicago Cubs, one of the world’s most famous stadiums, will once again be in the spotlight. MLB beat writer Bob Nightengale broke the news via X (formerly Twitter). Wrigley Field will host the […]

Even though the MLB trade deadline is still weeks away, the Boston Red Sox might have already dealt the best player of this deadline season. Arguments can be made that the Red Sox or the San Francisco Giants won the Rafael Devers trade. It’s still a debate that is raging on. Either way, the deal […]

At the moment, things are looking a bit bleak when it comes to the playoff odds for the Los Angeles Angels. They are in fourth place in the AL West, six and a half games behind the division leading Houston Astros. The wild card hunt looks a bit better, as they are just two games […]

The New York Mets finally righted the ship with Saturday night’s 11-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. They set a franchise record for home runs with seven, also tying the major league baseball record in the process. Catcher Francisco Alvarez hit the final home run that tied the major league record. However, that wasn’t enough […]

Heading into Saturday’s divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Mets had lost seven games in a row. This led to the Phillies finally seizing control of the NL East, and the Mets were once again behind their rivals. A win Saturday would put the Mets back on top of the division, as […]

The Texas football program is looking to capitalize on an excellent debut season in the SEC. A strong run that included winning the SEC Championship and making an appearance in the national championship game before they lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Although head coach Steve Sarkisian and his team were unable to capture the […]