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Despite winning the AL West and taking the Toronto Blue Jays to seven games in the AL Championship Series (ALCS), the Seattle Mariners once again failed to reach the World Series. Since the franchise’s inception in 1977, the Mariners have failed to make it to the Fall Classic every single season. This season’s trip to […]

A second place AL East finish and AL Division Series exit, both at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, was not what the New York Yankees had in mind for 2025. Yet, that’s precisely what happened. After defeating another division rival, the Boston Red Sox, in the AL Wild Card series, the Yankees fell […]

For the past three seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals have failed to reach the postseason. 2025’s 78-84 mark was a disappointing one, as the Cardinals regressed in multiple categories following an above .500 (83-79 record, to be precise) record in 2024. With the new president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom, now in charge, the focus […]

A 96-66 regular season led to an NL East title and first-round postseason bye for the Philadelphia Phillies. Their reward for their efforts was an NL Division Series tilt against the NL West title-holding Los Angeles Dodgers. Many expected it to be a heavyweight clash. However, the Phillies failed to live up to their side […]

While going into Camp Randall Stadium would be a test for any program, the Ohio State football team is not just another program. Even in a down year, Wisconsin is usually a tough opponent to beat inside its home stadium. However, the Ohio State football program put on a dominant display during Saturday’s 34-0 win. […]

Alternating wins and losses over the 2025 season’s first six weeks, the Washington Commanders are hoping that form holds for Sunday’s divisional tilt on the road against the Dallas Cowboys. Wins over the New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers occurred in Weeks 1, 3, and 5. Will Week 7 bring their […]

After a 1-5 start, the Tennessee Titans elected to fire head coach Brian Callahan after the team’s 20-10 loss in Las Vegas to the Raiders. Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Mike McCoy, a senior offensive assistant under Callahan, was tapped as interim head coach. As McCoy prepares to lead the Titans into his first […]

Heading into Saturday’s road SEC tilt at Vanderbilt, the LSU football team looked to improve both its 5-1 record and tenth overall ranking by the Associated Press. Vanderbilt, the home team, also looked to improve to 6-1 and climb up the rankings from No.17. Despite the higher standing in the AP’s latest poll, the LSU […]

The San Francisco Giants fired veteran manager Bob Melvin following a disappointing two-year stint at the helm. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has since led an extensive managerial search, combing the ranks of college and professional baseball for their next bench boss. According to the Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Brittany Ghiroli, and Andrew Baggarly, […]

The 2025 season has been an inconsistent one for the Arizona Cardinals. After starting 2-0, the Cardinals have lost four in a row. Now, they’ll look to turn their season around on Sunday against the visiting Green Bay Packers. With starting quarterback Kyler Murray still nursing a foot sprain, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported via […]

Despite an ever-growing College Football Playoff (CFP) field, the postseason bowl game slate remains a vital part of the annual NCAA football schedule. As more and more sports leagues and institutions flock to Saudi Arabia for both new and existing events, it looks like the Middle Eastern country wants to add college football to its […]

A strong September led to a 4-0 start for the Philadelphia Eagles. The defending Super Bowl champs looked to be well on their way back towards the big game. Since then, two close losses to the Denver Broncos and New York Giants have caused the Eagles to stumble a bit. Sunday’s road game against the […]

The rapid fall of the Penn State football program has been astonishing to witness. Entering their Week 4 home matchup against fellow Big Ten heavyweight Oregon, the Nittany Lions were 3-0 and riding high. However, since their narrow 30-24 loss to the Ducks, the Penn State football team has swiftly fallen to the bottom of […]

After two consecutive Wild Card berths, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt decided to retire a few days ago. At one point this past season, the Padres’ playoff hopes were dim. Yet, once again, San Diego’s president of baseball operations/ general manager A.J. Preller made multiple moves ahead of the trade deadline to bolster the […]

After starting the 2025-26 season off with a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last Thursday, the Ottawa Senators have stumbled a bit. Two straight losses, including a 4-1 defeat to the Nashville Predators in their home opener, have the Senators in an early-season lull. The home opener loss certainly stung, but Ottawa also […]

The Los Angeles Chargers rebounded from a two-game losing streak to defeat the Miami Dolphins 29-27 on Sunday afternoon. The victory put the Chargers back on top of the AFC West. Quarterback Justin Herbert had another strong, efficient outing, completing 29-of-38 passes for 264 yards and two touchdown passes. Post-game, San Diego head coach Jim […]

In a clash for NFC supremacy against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the San Francisco 49ers entered Sunday’s contest on the road shorthanded. With 23 players currently nursing injuries, the 49ers would need all hands on deck to defeat the Buccaneers. Unfortunately for the visitors, their vaunted defense sustained another big blow. Midway through the first […]

So far, the first season of the Brian Schottenheimer era has been a mixed bag for the Dallas Cowboys. While Dallas has been competitive in five of their first six games in 2025, Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers was a disappointing one for multiple reasons. One such reason was wasting the absolutely stellar […]

Following a four-game AL Division Series (ALDS) win over the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays locked in a spot in their first AL Championship Series (ALCS) since 2016. If the Blue Jays are going to win their first ALCS since 1993, they’ll need to get past another division winner in the Seattle Mariners. […]

In a battle of undefeated Top 10 teams, the seventh-ranked Indiana football team came away with a 30-20 win on the road over third-ranked Oregon. In Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti’s second season at the helm, the Hoosiers should rise up the AP rankings after their massive road victory. After their latest triumph, CBS Sports’ […]

The Oregon football team entered Saturday’s Top 10 clash with Indiana undefeated at 5-0. The visiting Hoosiers, a fellow Big Ten school, were also undefeated at 5-0. The Oregon football program was ranked third in the nation, while Indiana checked in at number seven. For most of their clash, it was a back-and-forth affair. However, […]

As the Chicago Cubs prepare for their NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 5 matchup Saturday evening, manager Craig Counsell took some time to speak with the press. When asked about the 15-inning instant classic played by the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers in ALDS Game 5, Counsell was effusive about the matchup. USA Today’s Bob […]

An early Week 5 bye has the Green Bay Packers staring down the rest of their 2025 regular season. The rest of their upcoming slate starts with a home game versus the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. While the Packers are favored in the matchup, winning their third tilt of the season just got a […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers await the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers- Chicago Cubs NL Division Series (NLDS), the hot stove has already begun to rumble. The Dodgers are looking to go back-to-back as World Series champions. They’ve already punched their ticket to yet another NL Championship Series (NLCS). Now, rumors have circulated that Los […]

WWE Crown Jewel energized fans across the globe on Saturday, emanating from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The first Crown Jewel held outside of Saudi Arabia was arguably the best version of the premium live event yet. Filled with multiple excellent matches, one bout stood out above the rest. That match? The fourth and […]

The Florida Panthers have begun the 2025-26 season with two consecutive wins over the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers. On Saturday, the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions will look to close their three-game homestand to open the year with a win over the Ottawa Senators. However, that task has gotten just a bit harder due to […]

It’s a great time in Seattle sports right now. The Seattle Kraken won their 2025-26 season opener over the Anaheim Ducks 3-1. The Seattle Seahawks are 3-2, sitting in second place in the NFC West. The Seattle Mariners survived a 15-inning marathon in the AL Division Series (ALDS) Game 5, beating the Detroit Tigers 3-2. […]

Another week, another late victory for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After winning their first three games of the 2025 season in the last minute of regulation, the Buccaneers headed to Seattle to face the Seahawks at 3-1. The hosts were also entering the Week 5 tilt at 3-1. However, a late interception by linebacker Lavonte […]

After reaching the World Series last season, many expected the New York Yankees to do the same in 2025. Despite losing superstar outfielder Juan Soto, GM Brian Cashman quickly pivoted. The longtime Yankee general manager traded for outfielder Cody Bellinger and reliever Devin Williams in addition to signing lefty starter Max Fried in free agency. […]

After missing back-to-back practices with a foot injury, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray returned to practice on Friday. Ahead of the Cardinals’ Week 6 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts, the team officially designated Murray as questionable, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter via X, formerly Twitter. “Cardinals officially are listing QB Kyler Murray as questionable for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers need to win eight more games to capture their second consecutive World Series title. After sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card round, the Dodgers toppled the NL’s second seed, the Philadelphia Phillies, in four games to win their NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup. Now, as the defending champions await […]

After strong regular seasons, many expected both the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies to make deep runs this postseason. However, both teams lost in four games in each of their respective Division Series matchups. Now, the Yankees and Phillies need to decide if they will run it back next season with both of their […]

In 2024-25, the Winnipeg Jets won the President’s Trophy with 116 points, along with the Central Division. However, the Jets fell short once again in the postseason against the Dallas Stars in Round 2. In a rematch of that series, the Jets once again were unable to get the victory in their home opener on […]

Heading into the 2025 season, expectations were sky high for the Penn State football team. Head coach James Franklin returned a deep and talented squad led by quarterback Drew Allar. While the Penn State football program would face a tough schedule loaded with Big Ten matchups, many expected this to be the year that the […]

On the ropes entering the bottom of the fifth inning, the Detroit Tigers’ season looked to be on the brink. Down 3-0 to the AL West champion Seattle Mariners, the Tigers’ bats needed to wake up, and fast. However, the home team finally broke through against the Mariners’ pitching staff. Three runs in the fifth […]

Down 2-0 entering their NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 3 matchup, the Philadelphia Phillies are looking to right the ship on the road in Los Angeles. Their opponents, the defending world champion Dodgers, are looking to close out the NL’s top seed. Ahead of Game 3, the Phillies have elected to keep center fielder Harrison […]

In new head coach Mike Sullivan’s debut, the New York Rangers lost their opening night matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0. For almost a decade, Sullivan was the bench boss in Pittsburgh. After parting ways with the Penguins in April, Sullivan was hired as the Rangers coach. After the loss, Sullivan was asked about facing […]

The Las Vegas Raiders lost their fourth straight game this past Sunday. This time, it was a 40-6 defeat on the road against the Indianapolis Colts. Now 1-4, Sunday’s loss was their worst one yet under new head coach Pete Carroll. The Raiders will look to capture win number two this Sunday when the Tennessee […]

Down 6-1 entering the third inning of their AL Division Series (ALDS) Game 3 matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays, things looked bleak for the New York Yankees. However, once Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber left the contest, the Yankees’ bats roared to life. The Bronx Bombers mounted a furious comeback, winning Game 3 9-6 […]