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Opening Day is on Thursday, and the New York Yankees have still not solved the Gerrit Cole sized hole in their rotation. The Yankee ace is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on March 11th. The hope is he will be back in time for Opening Day next season. Also out for […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are once again seeking a return to October in 2025. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies’ brass have assembled a deep and talented roster, but there’s still one major hole in their lineup. That hole resides in center field, where the team has lacked an impact player since the […]

Although 2024 was a mostly successful year for the New York Yankees, it ended in heartbreak. The team collapsed in Game 5 of the World Series, losing a five-run lead en route to losing 7-6 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. That Dodger win capped off a 4-1 series win, and they celebrated on the field […]

Once again, the Baltimore Orioles are seeking to make a return to the postseason in 2025. The loss of staff ace Corbin Burnes in free agency this winter still stings, and the club has tried to pivot by bringing in multiple veterans. Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano were added on one-year deals, and the team […]

As the world of college football enters year two of the 12-team College Football Playoff, LSU football is looking to make their first trip to the tournament. The 2020 CFP National Champions haven’t tasted playoff glory since then. That is something that head coach Brian Kelly and his program are looking to change. That pursuit […]

After an offseason packed with new additions, the Boston Red Sox are looking to once again return to the postseason. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow was busy, adding infielder Alex Bregman and starting pitcher Walker Buehler via free agency. However, his biggest move was a trade for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. The 25-year-old […]

There’s a new regime in place at Nissan Stadium, as the Tennessee Titans are now under the leadership of new general manager Mike Borgonzi. Former GM Ran Carthon was let go after a bizarre turn of events following last season, while the head coach he hired, Brian Callahan, will enter his second season at the […]

As the New York Yankees seek to capture World Series title number 28, their quest may have just gotten a bit tougher. On Friday evening, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi posted on X (formerly Twitter) that staff ace Gerrit Cole will be undergoing diagnostic tests on his throwing elbow soon. “Gerrit Cole is undergoing diagnostic tests […]

The New York Giants are in possession of the third overall pick in next month’s NFL Draft. At the moment, according to Spotrac, they have just over $47 million in cap space. Based on these facts, a request made by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah on the Pat McAfee Show Friday makes a lot of sense. […]

The North Carolina football program made arguably the splashiest hire of the coaching cycle this winter. After program legend Mack Brown was fired by athletic director Bubba Cunningham, one of the reasons was to bring in a younger head coach. Well, Cunningham and the UNC brass did just that, hiring eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill […]

The rebuild continues at the SAP Center. San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier and head coach Ryan Warsofsky continue to rebuild the organization into one that will perennially compete for Stanley Cups. Although the Sharks have yet to win their first title, the quest doesn’t stop now. Even as the team continues to try […]

As the Athletics look to kick off their first season away from Oakland with a bang, the club continued to lock in pieces for the future. Following a strong rookie campaign in which he solidified a spot in their starting lineup, outfielder Lawrence Butler will look to stay awhile with the team. News broke Thursday […]

Tomorrow is the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. At the moment, the Tampa Bay Lightning will once again play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. One of the NHL’s most successful teams of the past ten years, the Bolts have once again made another bold trade to shake things up at the deadline. On Wednesday, Lightning GM […]

The future is now in Chicago. After years of success, followed by years of slow decline, the team is still in the midst of a full blown rebuild. In year two of the Connor Bedard era, GM Kyle Davidson has continued to straddle the line between keeping a competitive team on the ice while giving […]

At the moment, the Dallas Stars are the NHL’s second-best team with 82 overall points. If they were in any other division, they would be leading that division. If they were in the Eastern Conference, they’d be the number one overall seed. However, they are six points behind the Winnipeg Jets, the current leaders for […]

This year’s version of spring training has brought a new experiment to Major League Baseball: the ABS system. As the players adjust to yet another new set of rules, they are enjoying the process. One such encounter took place on Sunday when the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies squared off in Dunedin. Max Scherzer, […]

Opening Day is less than a month away. As teams ramp up for the upcoming season, injuries will happen. Unfortunately, the injury bug has hit the St. Louis Cardinals’ camp in Jupiter, Florida. Reports broke Sunday that the team will lose relief pitcher Zack Thompson for at least the next 3-4 weeks. The injury is […]

Entering his second season in charge of the Miami Marlins, president of baseball operations Peter Bendix as at a crossroads. Also serving as the team’s general manager, Bendix has continued to work on his rebuild of the Marlins. Even as the big-league club looks particularly low on talent at the moment, the former Tampa Bay […]

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, rumors continue to run rampant, and deals are being closed left and right. For the Philadelphia Flyers, they must decide whether to push towards contention or sell. The team is four points outside of the last Wild Card spot, yet there is still much uncertainty due to the deadline. […]

2024 was a season of firsts for the Oregon football program. The team won the Big 10 in their first year in the conference. They were the number one overall seed in the inaugural 12-team playoff. They went undefeated until they met the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl. Then, the dream was over. […]

The New York Yankees are looking to make a return to the World Series in 2025. After last season’s heartbreaking ending in the Fall Classic, the roster is full steam ahead towards title number 28. However, injuries are once again becoming a problem for the Bronx Bombers. Following Saturday’s 9-3 win over the Houston Astros, […]

As the NFL Scouting Combine continues this weekend in Indianapolis, this time is also one of the busiest periods of the NFL calendar. All 32 teams are gearing up for the start of the new league year, which is fast approaching. Once that starts, then free agency will begin. The NFL Draft is at the […]

Saturday brought an offensive explosion for the New York Islanders. In their matchup against the visiting Nashville Predators, the Islanders scored seven goals en route to their 7-4 victory. The last goal, however, was the most unique. For just the second time in Islanders’ history, a goalkeeper scored a goal. All-Star Ilya Sorokin did the […]

2025 feels like a season of increased expectations for the Boston Red Sox. After making a number of moves to improve the team, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has also done a good job rebuilding the Red Sox farm system. A number of prospects rose throughout their ranks, most notably outfielder Roman Anthony. When asked […]

Coming off an excellent yet ultimately unfulfilled 2024 season, the New York Yankees are looking to finish their story in 2025. The goal? To win the franchise’s 28th World Series title. Unfortunately, the Yankees’ quest just got a bit tougher. According to Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch on X (formerly Twitter), veteran designated hitter Giancarlo […]

With the NHL trade deadline less than a week away, rumors continue to fly about the hockey universe. Today, another piece of information became public knowledge: the Nashville Predators had decided to sit winger Gustav Nyquist to protect his health. Whispers of a trade have grown louder, and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discussed the decision […]

As the NHL Trade Deadline draws closer, the New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche decided to pull the trigger on a multi-player deal Saturday. Per multiple reports, the Rangers will receive center Juuso Pärssinen, defensemen Calvin de Haan and a second-round pick. On the other side, Colorado adds winger Jimmy Vesey and defensemen Ryan Lindgren. […]

The free agency of All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman continues. The former Houston Astro is still searching for a new home, as rumors swirl as to where he could wind up. During an appearance on MLB Network Monday, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand rattled off a few potential destinations. These teams included the Boston Red Sox, Toronto […]

It will be three years until the Athletics’ stadium in Las Vegas will be ready for them to move in. Until then, they will play their home games not in Oakland, but in Sacramento. They will share their home stadium with the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. As they […]

Heading into spring training, it’s clear that there are still plenty of areas of improvement for the Los Angeles Angels. Manager Ron Washington is entering year two at the helm. The team hopes that superstar Mike Trout, once considered to be the best player in baseball, can return to full health. If that happens, then […]

The Philadelphia Eagles completed their second Super Bowl victory on Sunday evening. Their 40-22 triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX was a masterclass. Both the offense and defense clicked, frustrating the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs. In their bid to become the first team ever to three-peat in the NFL, […]

With their pitchers and catchers already in camp, the 2025 spring training period has begun for the Chicago Cubs. Speculation has already begun whether Japanese ace Shota Imanaga will pitch during the Tokyo Series next month. Spoiler alert, he will, according to Cubs manager Craig Counsell. Entering their skipper’s second season at the helm, Chicago […]

So far, so good for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. The designated home team and NFC champions have intercepted Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes twice en route to a 24-0 lead as the first half ended. The Eagles’ first pick was made by rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean. The former Iowa Hawkeye made […]

The 2025 season is already here for the Chicago Cubs. The team’s pitchers and catchers have reported for spring training, as the team prepares for its’ slate of exhibition games before travelling to Japan at the end of the March. There, they will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. As Cubs manager […]

With the 4 Nations Face-Off fast approaching, the competing countries are in the process of locking in their rosters. Finland is one of the four participants in this year’s tournament, along with Canada, Sweden and the United States. The Fins are a long shot to win the tourney, as the other three countries are deeper […]

On Sunday, Liverpool’s dream season turned into a nightmare. For one day, the current Premier League leaders looked mortal. That led to an upset victory by Plymouth Argyle F.C during Sunday’s FA Cup matchup. The visitors from Anfield fell 1-0 following a 53rd minute penalty from Ryan Hardie of the home side. Liverpool manager Arne […]

As Super Bowl LIX is set to kick off from New Orleans tonight, one legendary head coach made headlines on Saturday. While in the city for the big game, former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was out with girlfriend Jordon Hudson. While the couple visited with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and others, Hudson […]

Change is rampant in Las Vegas, as the Raiders have once again undergone a regime change. New general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll will attempt to turn the storied franchise around. Under the guidance of owner Mark Davis and new minority owner Tom Brady, there will be a lot of new faces […]

2025 will be a pivotal year for the Miami Dolphins. They are entering the fourth year of head coach Mike McDaniel’s tenure and just missed the playoffs in 2024. In order to get back there, they will need to upgrade the roster in certain spots. One spot could be left tackle. Veteran Terron Armstead, who […]