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Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber has been going through rehab after undergoing Tommy John surgery last April. As the process continues, the former Cy Young award winner is looking to return to Cleveland sooner rather than later. However, a recent setback in his recovery has tested his attitude about his rehab. He opened up about […]

After contending for the playoffs multiple times over the past few seasons, 2025 doesn’t seem to be the Atlanta Braves’ year. They are currently 13 games behind the New York Mets in the NL East, good enough for fourth place. They are nine games out of the last NL Wild Card spot. Injuries, inconsistency and […]

This season was supposed to be one where the Boston Red Sox returned to postseason contention. New additions such as starting pitcher Garrett Crochet and third baseman Alex Bregman brought more star power. Top prospects such as Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony were knocking on the doors of the big leagues. Yet, the […]

Saturday was a massive day for WWE, as the promotion hosted two shows live from Los Angeles. Worlds Collide featured talent from NXT, the main roster and AAA, the Mexican promotion recently purchased by TKO. Following that excellent show, Money in the Bank was tasked with setting up two of the next top contenders to […]

Heading into Saturday’s matchup winners of four games in a row, the Tampa Bay Rays were looking to make it five straight. Saturday was especially meaningful for the team, as franchise icon Evan Longoria officially retired as a Ray. He also threw out the first pitch in front of a packed house. Unfortunately, the team […]

Ranking the ten best Washington Nationals was a fun exercise. On this list, you won’t find one player that played for the Montreal Expos. Every single player on this list only played for the Nationals. Based on history, they have been around the shortest amount of time, debuting in 2005. So, in honor of their […]

As the Chicago White Sox go through year two of their rebuild, things will continue to be tough for the South Siders. Second year GM Chris Getz hired Will Venable as manager this past offseason, and the duo are working hand in hand to get the White Sox back to respectability. As the team’s future […]

With expansion rapidly approaching once again, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has once again adjusted rules to prepare for it. After the league’s CBA changed in the recent past, the league announced on Thursday that expansion teams Boston Legacy FC and Denver NWSL will be able to begin building their rosters for their debut […]

As the New York Yankees look to maintain their hold on the AL East, manager Aaron Boone had a number of updates concerning his team. The New York manager touched on starter Luis Gil’s rehab and also discussed the status of veteran slugger Giancarlo Stanton. He shared that Stanton will be rehabbing up in New […]

Currently five games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees currently hold a strong grip on the AL East. As June progresses, the Yankees are hoping to not only increase their lead but get healthier as well. After a myriad of injuries to their starting rotation, it looks like the team will […]

After months of speculation and rumors, Aaron Rodgers is officially a Pittsburgh Steeler. The sides agreed to a one-year deal on Thursday. He’s looking to team up with head coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to get the Steelers back to the playoffs and hopefully chase down one more Lombardi Trophy. On Saturday, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had a tough end of May, ending the month with a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers. The team returns to action tomorrow against the Blue Jays in Toronto, down a game in the NL East to the New York Mets. Although the team has still gone through its ups and downs defensively […]

Super Bowl LIX might not have ended the way that Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs wanted. Although the team wanted to capture its third straight Lombardi Trophy, the Philadelphia Eagles thwarted that attempt in February. Now, the focus is undoubtedly on getting to Super Bowl number four. However, Mahomes is still an avid […]

The build to WWE Money in the Bank continued on Monday evening, as Raw emanated live from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Before the show began, the “voice of WWE,” Michael Cole, had to pay off a bet he made with his announcing partner, Pat McAfee. Two weeks ago, Cole bet that the New York Knicks would win […]

The last European final to be played for the 2024-25 season was the Champions League Final on Saturday. French giants Paris St. Germain (PSG) squared off against the legendary Italian club Inter Milan. The matchup was viewed to be pretty equal on both sides, with maybe a slight advantage towards PSG, mostly due to their […]

After a thrilling six game series loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Ottawa Senators have shifted focus to competing once again for a playoff spot. One of the key cogs of recent Senators teams, veteran forward Claude Giroux, would like to stay with the franchise. […]

Heading into this season’s Western Conference Final, there was one driving force at the heart of both teams. That force? The compulsion to compete for the Stanley Cup. Unfortunately for the Dallas Stars, the Edmonton Oilers rose to the occasion, and then some. Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner may have had the series of his life, […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 season has not gone to plan so far. Their manager, Brandon Hyde, lost his job. Many of the team’s core position players, such as catcher Adley Rutschman and outfielder Colton Cowser, have been hurt or ineffective. The pitching staff has been very disappointing as well, as the veteran additions made by […]

As heartbreaking as the ending of the 2024-25 season was for the Dallas Stars, there’s no question about it: the franchise will likely be in the playoff hunt once again next season. GM Jim Nill and head coach Pete DeBoer’s team fell in five games to the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final. Although […]

Prior to Friday, the Boston Red Sox had not won a baseball game since top prospect Marcelo Mayer joined the team. It was a painful yet true fact. However, that streak was finally busted with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves Friday night. After the matchup, Boston manager Alex Cora spoke highly about Mayer’s […]

As the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers clash in the opening game of a three-game series, the stars have come out to shine. After Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit a home run in the top of the first to give his team the lead, Dodgers stud Shohei Ohtani came up to lead the […]

Ahead of the 2024 World Series rematch between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed his captain Aaron Judge and Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. In reports by the Associated Press and other outlets, Boone elaborated on the things that make each player unique. “I think Judge has been the […]

With the 2024-25 season drawing to a close worldwide, the focus has now turned to the summer transfer window. Numerous top clubs around the world, such as Napoli, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona are looking to reload heading into next season. Real Madrid, one of the world’s biggest clubs, has recently brought aboard a […]

Coming off an entertaining Saturday Night’s Main Event and solid NXT Battleground on Sunday, Monday Night RAW needed to have a major impact on the road to Money in the Bank. WWE’s next major Premium Live Event is a major stop on the road to WrestleMania 42 next April. Would the third and final WWE […]

As new head coach Mike Vrabel continues to prepare the New England Patriots to become his team, minicamp has now come and gone. Many young players were on display, including hopeful franchise quarterback Drake Maye and offensive tackle Will Campbell Jr. The latter was Vrabel’s first ever draft pick as the Patriots head coach. He […]

At the moment, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are locked in a divisional battle in Cincinnati. The Reds lead 6-1, looking to avenge their 13-6 loss to the Cubbies last night. If Chicago can turn things around, then it will be the team’s fourth win in a row. Earlier in the game, with the […]

So far, the 2025 season has not gone the way of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team is already 18-34 on the season, and they are currently in the basement of the NL Central. Manager Derek Shelton was fired, and Don Kelly is currently in charge on an interim basis. Friday night’s 6-5 win over the […]

Currently in second place in the AL East, the Boston Red Sox sit at .500 on the season. Their 26-26 record is five games behind their hated rivals the New York Yankees, who sit at the top of the division. As they seek to close that gap, there’s a strong possibility that third baseman Alex […]

Heading into a crucial Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final, a change needed to be made by the Carolina Hurricanes. Down 2-0 to the Florida Panthers and allowing ten goals in those two losses, Carolina head coach Rod Brind’Amour decided to make a change in goal. He announced to the press, including Sportsnet’s Eric […]

At the moment, the Philadelphia Eagles sit at the top of the football world. They will remain there until February 2026, when Super Bowl LX is played in New Orleans. Following their triumph, it was clear that quarterback Jalen Hurts had continued his ascendency into the upper echelon of NFL signal callers. However, according to […]

After a dominant 6-3 triumph in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, it looked as if the Dallas Stars were in charge of their own destiny. With a win in Game 2 over the Edmonton Oilers, the Stars would leave home up 2-0 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. However, that was not meant […]

In the first of 13 matchups this season, the Chicago Cubs defeated their division rival, the Cincinnati Reds, by a score of 13-6. The dominant win over the Reds was led by four home runs on the night. Two from center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, as well as a third from right fielder Seiya Suzuki, helped […]

Seven teams changed head coaches this offseason, while three of those teams also changed general managers. The Las Vegas Raiders fit the latter group. To replace the former combo of Tom Telesco at general manager and Antonio Pearce at head coach, it was clear that new minority owner Tom Brady had a plan. Along with […]

As the NCAA Tournament approaches, each team in Division I college baseball is looking to punch their ticket. Last season, the Texas A&M baseball program was able to reach Omaha and compete for the title. They did fall short, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t trying to make their way back. Outfielder Jace LaViolette recently […]

Hopes were high for the Tampa Bay Lightning this past season. They finished second in the Atlantic Division with 102 points, six points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs. A first-round playoff matchup against the Florida Panthers, the Bolts’ top rival, awaited. It was a chance at revenge for last season, when the Panthers kicked Tampa […]

As the Florida Panthers increased their 1-0 advantage over the Carolina Hurricanes in this year’s Eastern Conference Final, it has been apparent that the series thus far has been rather one sided. After a 5-2 win over Carolina on the road in Game 1, the team has just finished off a 5-0 win in Game […]

With the 2025 NFL schedule now out, the focus has become clear. It’s time to prepare for another long season. The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to once again return to the playoffs in 2025. At the moment however, it seems as if the team is missing a clear starter at the most important position in […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to continue their strong start, as they are currently a game and a half behind the division leading Seattle Mariners. With a win tonight, they will at least maintain that standing. However, they will be facing another division rival in the Houston Astros in the third game of a four-matchup […]

With new head coach Ben Johnson entering his first season at the helm, the Chicago Bears are looking forward to a brighter future. General manager Ryan Poles hopes that this hire is a home run, and so does quarterback Caleb Williams. If the Bears want to realize that potentially bright future, then this trio must […]