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The Cleveland Browns went through a nightmarish 2024 season, finishing the campaign with a 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night. Backup Bailey Zappe started at quarterback in the matchup and played all but one series in the defeat. He was the fourth signal caller to start a game for the team this […]

The Chicago Bears might be at the lowest point in their franchise’s history. That spans a long length of time. Mired in a 10-game losing streak, there’s a good chance that their skid extends to 11 when they play at the Green Bay Packers Week 18. Thursday’s 6-3 loss to the visiting Seattle Seahawks was […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to make it back to the postseason and chase another World Series title. The team hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2021, and the team’s brass, led by chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, is actively trying to improve the roster. The team traded for ace Garrett Crochet and signed […]

Fresh off winning their eighth World Series title, the Los Angeles Dodgers have continued to improve their team this offseason. Those improvements continued Friday with the signing of Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim to a three-year contract. The addition did come with another price though, as catcher Diego Cartaya was designated for assignment according to reports. […]

The New England Patriots have had a tough season in head coach Jerod Mayo’s first year at the helm. Mayo took over from legendary head coach Bill Belichick after last season and was a part of the decision to draft quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick in April’s draft. As the team looks […]

Heading into the 2025 Winter Classic Tuesday evening, the Chicago Blackhawks were mired in a four-game losing streak. There was hope that the friendly confines of Wrigley Field, host to the Classic, would boost the Blackhawks. They were playing in their city after all. Alas, it was not meant to be. The visitors from St. […]

After a successful 2024 season in which his Boise State football program won the Mountain West and clinched their first-ever berth in the College Football Playoff, head coach Spencer Danielson was defiant. The 31-14 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Fiesta Bowl ended the Broncos’ season, and Danielson thought that his team […]

It took almost the entire extra period, but the Washington Commanders clinched their first playoff spot since 2020. Their 30-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night was clinched when rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels zipped in a touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz. After the victory, StatMuse posted an absurd feat that Daniels […]

As the last pay-per-view on the AEW calendar in 2024, not to mention the last show of this year, AEW World’s End had a good number of high points. Multiple matches were excellent showcases of professional wrestling, led by three final bouts of the evening. Saturday’s main event was a fun sprint of a match […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are currently in position of the AFC’s sixth seed in the postseason. On Saturday, they will leave the warm confines of Southern California to head north. To the far Northeast to be precise. There, a matchup against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts awaits. Despite weather getting into the thirties, […]

The New York Mets have been quiet since signing superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the biggest contract of all time a couple of weeks ago. They brought back starting pitcher Sean Manaea on a three-year deal, but for the most part it’s been business as usual. As the team continues to negotiate with first baseman […]

Although many analysts and fans alike had predicted that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be victorious in their Week 16 matchup, their opponents had other plans. The Dallas Cowboys defended their home turf in a 26-24 win over the Bucs. The loss put the fate of Tampa Bay’s postseason plans in the hands of other […]

Coming off one of if not the most successful seasons in program history, the Indiana football team continues to take steps towards the top of the Big Ten. Under first-year head coach Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers went 11-2 and clinched a spot in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. Now, on the heels of snagging […]

Christmas Day brought a new defensive back from the transfer portal for the Nebraska football program. Head coach Matt Rhule and his staff reeled in ex-Idaho Vandal defender Andrew Marshall. The sophomore broke the news himself on his X, formerly Twitter, account. Merry Christmas 🎄 #Committed#GBR pic.twitter.com/BYVpngjD8p — Andrew Marshall (@Drew7Marshall) December 25, 2024 “Merry […]

On New Year’s Night, the Notre Dame football team will play in one of the biggest games in program history. The matchup? Against the SEC champion Georgia Bulldogs, the second ranked seed in this year’s College Football Playoff. As the Fighting Irish prepare for the matchup, head coach Marcus Freeman and his staff, most notably […]

In a matchup between the cellar dwellers of both Eastern Conference divisions, the New York Islanders lost by a shocking total Monday evening. The Buffalo Sabres came to UBS Arena and ended their 13-game losing streak with a resounding 7-1 beatdown of the home team. This win set a yet another NHL record, one that […]

The Green Bay Packers are currently squaring off against the New Orleans Saints at home on Monday Night Football. The Week 16 finale is faring well thus far for the home team, as they lead the Saints 21-0. Following a 96-yard drive that spanned 17 plays and 8:55 of game time, Green Bay running back […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield returned to SoFi Stadium, the home of his rebirth as an NFL quarterback, on Sunday. He and his teammates took on the Los Angeles Chargers, another team in the hunt for a postseason berth there. After a back-and-forth first half, the Bucs outscored the Chargers 27-0 in the second […]

Although the Carolina Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Sunday’s loss, the future has seemed brighter as of late. Quarterback Bryce Young, the top pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, has made major strides since returning to the starting lineup. Panthers head coach Dave Canales confirmed that Young would remain the starter, a […]

As the Purdue football program looks to move ahead under new head coach Barry Odom, building out the right staff is of utmost importance. Well, one key position has now been filled, as Odom has tapped current USC Trojans offensive coordinator Josh Henson to take the same role with the Boilermakers. Henson, who was Odom’s […]

Let’s go ahead and preface this with the almost certain fact that this trade won’t happen. The Los Angeles Angels despise their crosstown neighbors, the Los Angeles Dodgers. That hatred likely grew even more when former Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers last offseason. If the Halos then […]

Things once again did not go the Tennessee Titans’ way on Sunday, as they lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 37-27 at home. Starting quarterback Will Levis had a rough day in particular, throwing three interceptions, including a pick-six on his last play of the day. He also lost a fumble. So, it’s not surprising that […]

After losing longtime captain Steven Stamkos on the first day of free agency this past summer, no one would blame the Tampa Bay Lightning for feeling wounded. It would have been perfectly understandable if they started this season slow without Stamkos as the beating heart of their squad. However, due to the standout performance of […]

The Carolina Panthers were favored to win a matchup for the first time on Sunday, as the Dallas Cowboys came to town for their Week 15 tilt. The Panthers have played much better lately, as quarterback Bryce Young’s improvement has been a key positive for the team to see as this season has progressed. Today, […]

As the LSU football program moves towards their New Year’s Eve bowl matchup against the Baylor Bears, today was a reminder that recruiting never stops. National Signing Day came and went a few days ago, but head coach Brian Kelly and his program reportedly picked up a recruit from the transfer portal on Sunday. Quarterback […]

As opposed to this time last week, the New York Yankees’ roster looks vastly different. Gone is superstar outfielder Juan Soto, who took a record-breaking contract with the New York Mets late last Sunday. Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. has also departed, as he went to Milwaukee as part of the return for Brewers relief […]

The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs pulled off the biggest trade of the offseason a couple of days ago. The deal included superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker leaving Houston to call Wrigley Field home next season. The Astros’ return of infielder Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and third baseman Cam Smith was equally strong, especially since […]

It’s been another rough season for the Cleveland Browns, as the team has struggled to a 3-10 record so far. With four games left on the slate, including Sunday’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at home, the Browns will try and finish their season strong. Regardless of what happens the rest of the season, […]

As the 2024-25 NHL season progresses, the transaction ticker continues to heat up. Another wave was sent across the pro hockey landscape as reports broke Saturday morning that the Anaheim Ducks were trading defenseman Cam Fowler. The destination? None other than the St. Louis Blues, according to hockey insider Frank Seravalli on X, formerly Twitter. […]

Before Devin Williams was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Yankees on Friday, there was at least one more interested party. That team? None other than the Arizona Diamondbacks. A report Saturday morning indicated that Arizona is trying to improve their bullpen and asked the Brewers about Williams. “The Diamondbacks did inquire […]

In a saga that only took a few weeks, former Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold has a new home: the Plains. Reports broke on Saturday morning that Arnold has elected to join the Auburn football program. This is a big pickup for head coach Hugh Freeze, who had a tough third season leading the Tigers. Arnold […]

Currently, the New York Giants hold the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. It’s been a miserable season as they are currently 2-11, and former starting quarterback Daniel Jones was released a few weeks ago. As the organization and its fans look ahead to next season and beyond, the main question is this: […]

Following a 2024 season in which they collapsed down the stretch, the Minnesota Twins are looking to reclaim their spot at the top of the AL Central in 2025. Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli are in the midst of the offseason, trying to make their team a contender once again. Their […]

After weeks and weeks of speculation, the biggest free agency saga in MLB history is finally over. Superstar outfielder Juan Soto signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets, according to multiple reports on X, formerly Twitter. At 26 years old, Soto has still not hit his theoretical prime, and positioned […]

The Atlanta Falcons needed to win on Sunday to maintain their spot at the top of the NFC South. Unfortunately, the mistakes they made helped led to a win for the Minnesota Vikings, as Atlanta lost on the road 42-21. Quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled once again, as he’s hit a midseason slump while driving the […]

The Cleveland Browns’ rough 2024 season continues. Entering the Week 14 road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Browns were 3-9. Now, they are 3-10. The Steelers defeated the visitors 27-14. Kicker Dustin Hopkins missed both of his field goal attempts in the loss. After his performance, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski defended him to the […]

Last season was a disappointing one for the Toronto Blue Jays. They were projected to contend for the AL East title and a possible World Series shot. Instead, injuries and the lack of quality starting pitching did them in. Now, as the team moves towards the 2025 season, GM Ross Atkins needs to address some […]

MLB’s annual Winter Meetings kick off Monday, and the number of rumors involving trades and potential free agent deals have flown around the league. One of the latest rumors involves the Chicago White Sox and their ace, Garrett Crochet, according to reports from USA Today Sports’ Bob Nightengale. Multiple teams are in the running for […]

As hot stove season continues to heat up, there have been a number of theoretical deals that could help both teams involved in them. One such deal, proposed by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale in his Sunday column, involves the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. In this hypothetical deal, the Phillies would send third baseman Alec […]