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In a clash of first place teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays squared off Friday night in the opener of a three-game set. While the Dodgers won 5-1, the game was notable for another aspect. In what could be the final time they face each other, Los Angeles starter Clayton Kershaw and […]

Ahead of his guest coaching stint with the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend, team legend Yadier Molina shared his thoughts about what he misses about playing in the MLB. While he doesn’t miss playing, Molina does miss other things according to team beat reporter Jeff Jones on X (formerly Twitter). “I don’t miss playing,” Yadier […]

While an 8-5 record is good for some programs, it doesn’t cut it for the Michigan football team. As the team looks to improve in head coach Sherrone Moore’s second season, it’s clear that a few positions could use more help. Luckily, more help is on the way for defensive coordinator Wink Martindale’s unit. According […]

Since the calendar has turned over to August, the Detroit Tigers have hit a slump. The team has lost four of its past six games, dropping both of their previous series against the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins. At the same time, All-Star outfielder Riley Greene is also hit a rough patch, as he’s only […]

Ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ preseason opener Saturday, the team has been engaged in joint practices with the Tennessee Titans. The two teams will square off at Raymond James Stadium, where most of the starters will likely play a series or two before backups will take over. Following the Titans game, the Buccaneers will […]

Currently at the top of the AL Wild Card standings, the Boston Red Sox shrugged off a slow start to the season to get to their current spot. They are four games behind the AL East leading Toronto Blue Jays, but two and a half games ahead of their hated rivals, the New York Yankees. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will begin their preseason slate against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday night. Ahead of head coach Mike Tomlin’s 19th season at the helm, the team will look to get back to the postseason once again. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers was brought aboard via a one-year deal. During April’s NFL Draft, the team […]

Things didn’t quite go to plan for the Las Vegas Raiders during their preseason opener Thursday night. The Raiders visited the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Pete Carroll’s former team. Although the game ended in a 23-23 tie, there was still a lot of areas that Las Vegas need to work on moving forward. Backup quarterback […]

Following Thursday’s win over the Chicago White Sox, the Seattle Mariners are now just a game and a half behind the AL West leading Houston Astros. The Mariners also hold one of the AL Wild Card spots as well. Before the MLB trade deadline passed, the team acquired Arizona Diamondbacks sluggers Josh Naylor and Eugenio […]

For the first time since his hold-in began, Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons did not show up to the team’s training camp session. While some thought it might be because he was discussing a possible new contract with team owner Jerry Jones and the Dallas brass, that proved to be not the case. According […]

2025 is year two of the Sherrone Moore era with the Michigan football program. As the team looks to improve on Moore’s first year mark of 8-5, there are a number of positions that can be improved upon from last season. One of those positions is quarterback. Luckily for Moore and his staff, they landed […]

Ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener against the Buffalo Bills, the New York Giants completed another training camp session on Thursday. The upcoming season is an important one for the Giants. If the team continues its recent play from the last couple of seasons, then wholesale changes could occur at any point. After Thursday’s session, New […]

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for their upcoming preseason opener Saturday night, the team still faces a number of questions. Most notably about the contract of edge rusher Micah Parsons. Both Parsons and the team are reportedly far apart on an extension, and not having one of the league’s best defenders in camp is affecting […]

A new era has begun with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Not only is there a new head coach in Liam Coen, but he’s been joined by a new GM in James Gladstone as well. The duo’s first draft pick? Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, who starred on both sides of the ball at Colorado. Now, […]

Right now, two of the three AL Wild Card spots are held by the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. At this pace, baseball’s biggest rivalry will feature postseason stakes for the rest of the season. The Red Sox currently hold the top Wild Card slot, while the Yankees are two and a half […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have won nine of their last ten games, solidifying their hold over the NL Central. Back-to-back sweeps over the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves on the road have led to Milwaukee becoming the first team to 70 wins on the season. Now, as the stretch run heats up, the team could receive […]

The Philadelphia Phillies still maintain a two and a half game lead over the New York Mets in the NL East. Maintaining that advantage is paramount, as it offers quite a few advantages once October rolls around. With just under two months left in the regular season, the Phillies are waiting for two key contributors […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look to capture the NFC South for the fifth consecutive season in 2025. The team is in the throes of training camp right now, as their first preseason matchup versus the Tennessee Titans fast approaches. Ahead of that matchup, the Buccaneers released an unofficial depth chart. While the chart didn’t […]

Year two of the Bo Nix era is fast approaching for the Denver Broncos. The former Oregon Duck hit the ground running during a strong rookie season. Now, the focus is on continuing to improve under head coach Sean Payton’s guidance. Payton has made a career working with signal callers, with future Hall of Famer […]

Looking for their fifth straight NFC South title, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are closing in on their 2025 preseason opener. On Saturday, the team will take on the Tennessee Titans at home. While the team’s starters likely won’t see the field too much, it is still an important step to prepare for the upcoming regular […]

Year four of the Billy Napier era is right around the corner for the Florida football program. The Gators are currently in preseason camp, preparing for what could be another daunting season. Following last season’s turnaround, it is certainly clear that this is DJ Lagway’s team. The sophomore signal caller has been dealing with a […]

For the first time, the Buffalo Bills are being featured on HBO’s hit series “Hard Knocks.” As the team prepares to defend its AFC East crown in 2025, fans have gotten an up-close look at how the franchise operates. During Tuesday night’s debut episode, one of the featured Bills was offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Throughout […]

2025 will be an important year for the New England Patriots due to a number of factors. First off, it’s new head coach Mike Vrabel’s first year in charge of the team, returning to the place where he made his name as a player. Vrabel brought back offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The longtime Patriots assistant […]

2025 is another make or break year for the New York Giants. Year four of the Joe Schoen/Brian Daboll has a lot riding on it. The duo brought in three new quarterbacks, including veteran Russell Wilson as the starter, in an effort to remake their offense. The hope is Wilson would team up with second-year […]

Currently two and a half games ahead of the second place New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies’ quest to return to October continues on. The team made a few moves at the trade deadline and have won three games in a row. On Wednesday, the team received an update on the status of ace Zack […]

Amidst a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Minnesota Twins decided to sell the farm. The 2025 MLB trade deadline was transformed due to the Twins’ choice to trade 11 players to eight separate teams. Now that the deadline is a few days removed, it’s easier to judge just how well Minnesota did. While chief baseball officer […]

Year two of the Dave Canales and Dan Morgan era with the Carolina Panthers is almost here. The team is stronger than last year’s roster, due to moves that Morgan and the Carolina front office made this past offseason. Now, as the Panthers gear up for their Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, star […]

A new era has begun once again with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team once again has a new duo in charge, as GM James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen have taken over in Duval. The Jaguars made waves throughout the offseason, most notably trading up to take two-way star Travis Hunter with the second […]

At 60-53, the Seattle Mariners are staring down the barrel of a playoff spot. Currently second in the AL West and tied with the New York Yankees for the second AL Wild Card spot, 2025 has been a strong one thus far. After bringing in corner infielders Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez at the trade […]

2024 was pretty much a disaster for the San Francisco 49ers. The team was expected to make another deep playoff run. However, injuries, inconsistency, and the loss of key personnel contributed to a 6-11 campaign. As head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch retooled their roster, it was clear that this year’s draft would […]

Amid a slew of injuries to their quarterback room, the Cleveland Browns made an important decision on Tuesday. According to longtime Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot on X (formerly Twitter), rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is slated to start the team’s preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers Friday night. #Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is expected […]

2025 heralds year two of the Kalen DeBoer era for the Alabama football program. There have been plenty of changes with the Crimson Tide this season following a 9-4 2024 campaign. Fans were disappointed in the team’s ending to the season, as they lost two of their final three games, including to the Michigan Wolverines […]

Just a few days before their preseason opener, the Los Angeles Rams took care of an important piece of business. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Rams running back Kyren Williams inked a three-year extension with the team. The $33 million pact includes $23 million guaranteed. Per Schefter on X (formerly Twitter), Williams’ extension makes […]

Rumors over the last couple of days have linked the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. With starting signal caller Baker Mayfield dealing with a minor hand injury, the need for a solid backup option behind him has become more apparent. That thought hasn’t been lost on Buccaneers GM Jason Licht, who spoke […]

The Colorado Rockies might set a new record for losses in an MLB regular season, but they didn’t look like that team on Saturday. The team won their second game in a row, 8-5 over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. If the Rockies win tomorrow, they will complete just their second sweep of the season. In […]

North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick is regarded as one of the best pro football coaches of all time. In fact, most would consider him one of the best football coaches of all time, period. Throughout his long career, he coached at quite a few stops. That includes a five-year stint as head coach […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are smack dab in the middle of training camp. In a week, the team will play its first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. Although the majority of starters will not participate in the matchup, it will be a good preview to see the potential changes implemented on both sides of […]

Micah Parsons, one of the NFL’s best defenders, is unhappy with his contract situation. Unfortunately for the stud edge rusher, he plays for the Dallas Cowboys. Over the past couple of seasons, Dallas leadership, including owner Jerry Jones, have had issues with multiple players and their extensions. Now in the wake of the dispute between […]

Heading into Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, the Texas Rangers are in a bit of a slump. After winning eight of their first nine games post-All-Star Break, the team has now lost four of its last five. That includes two straight to their division rivals, the Seattle Mariners, who are two games ahead of […]