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Both the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers lead their divisions at the moment. From their season-opening series in Japan to the middle of May, this season has gone well for both teams. However, the Cubs’ biggest offseason acquisition, outfielder Kyle Tucker, is still slated to hit free agency this upcoming winter. The stud outfielder […]

Although the Chicago White Sox are currently dead last in AL Central once again, there is optimism. Yes, they are 15 games behind the Detroit Tigers, the division leaders. It seems like there aren’t many long-term building blocks at the major league level, but there are a lot of young players vying for a permanent […]

The New Orleans Saints are moving forward into the Kellen Moore era. The new head coach was hired shortly after helping the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LIX over the Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator. It was expected that veteran Derek Carr had an inside track at starting quarterback as long as his shoulder […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks had one of baseball’s best games so far this season on Friday night. The teams traded runs back and forth until the Dodgers finally came out on top 14-11 after a six-run ninth inning. Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani capped off the comeback with a three-run home run […]

Ole Miss football was on the verge of making into their first College Football Playoff last season. Then, a couple of heartbreaking losses led to them missing out. Quarterback Jaxson Dart was a first round draft pick in the NFL Draft a couple of weeks ago, and head coach Lane Kiffin is looking to retool […]

The Mississippi State football program is coming off their first season under the leadership of head coach Jeff Lebby. It was a tough campaign in Starkville, as the Bulldogs went 2-10 and finished last in the SEC. This included an 0-8 mark in conference play. However, Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon still touted the […]

Entering 2025, the Cleveland Browns are looking to get back on the right foot. Last season was a rocky one, most notably due to the uneven play at quarterback. Now, head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry have a completely rebuilt signal caller room. They acquired veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett this […]

After years of close calls and anguish, Rory McIlroy finally captured his elusive green jacket. As the winner of the 2025 Masters Tournament, McIlroy has finally completed the career Grand Slam. He becomes the sixth golfer and first European golfer to ever accomplish that feat. Well, the green jacket wasn’t the only thing that the […]

Rory McIlroy finally did it. He finally captured his first green jacket at the 2025 Masters Tournament. Years of heartbreak, close calls and missed chances finally were worth it. His victory over Justin Rose on the first playoff hole at Augusta National Golf Club cemented his legacy. McIlroy finally completed his career Grand Slam, and […]

At the moment, the Chicago Cubs sit at the top of the NL Central. They hold a game and a half lead over the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds and are facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers to decide the winner of their three-game series. However, despite this excellent start, the Cubs now face […]

The New York Yankees won on Saturday to gain a half game lead in the AL East. The 8-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants was keyed by the performance of rookie starter Will Warren and a five-run fifth inning. After the victory, Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the placement of starting pitcher Marcus Stroman […]

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to maintain their lead in the AL West Saturday evening. The second game of their matchup against the Houston Astros has a little more heat added to it following a situation with Angels star outfielder Mike Trout. As Trout went up to catch a ball, an Astros fan ripped […]

After starting his day with a Masters-record six threes in a row, it was clear that Rory McIlroy was locked in on Saturday. That included his birdie-eagle-birdie start, an impressive feat in any scenario. He notched two eagles and four birdies en route to a -6, 66 score on the day. This in turn has […]

Despite a trip to the World Series last season, the New York Yankees are certainly not the same team that they were last year. The loss of superstar outfielder Juan Soto in free agency and ace Gerrit Cole to Tommy John surgery are the two biggest holes from last season. Yet, the team’s goal remains […]

With the upcoming NFL Draft fast approaching, rumors of whom each team should target with their opening selections are abound. One team with a high draft pick is the Jacksonville Jaguars, who select fifth overall. There are plenty of paths the new Jaguars leadership of head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone can […]

Moving day at the 2025 Masters is underway, and players have been steadily moving up and down the leaderboard. One player that has made a major move up the standings is Zach Johnson. A player that has already captured one Masters green jacket in his career, not to mention 11 more victories and an Open […]

With their sights set on another playoff appearance in 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers received a bit of unfortunate news on Friday evening. Starting pitcher Aaron Civale, who was set to be one of the key cogs in Milwaukee’s rotation, suffered a setback in his comeback from a hamstring injury. Brewers beat reporter Adam McCalvy said […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had an excellent rookie season in 2024. It was one worthy of his Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. He led his team to the NFC Championship, the first time the Commanders have been there since the 1990s. The trio of Daniels, head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff […]

Heading into the 2025 season, the New Orleans Saints are a team in transition. New head coach Kellen Moore is in the opening phases of implementing his vision for the team. They are way over the salary cap, leaving limited options for improving the team outside the upcoming NFL Draft. Now, starting quarterback Derek Carr […]

Despite another winning season and postseason appearance in 2024, it feels as if the Pittsburgh Steelers are at a crossroads. Quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields left for both New York franchises. Last season’s Wild Card round loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers’ most hated rivals, was uninspiring. The team lacks clarity at quarterback, […]

Coming off last season’s surprising postseason run, the Kansas City Royals are looking to make an even bigger statement in 2025. A young core fueled by last year’s AL MVP runner-up in Bobby Witt Jr. could be a dangerous team for a very long time. General manager J.J Picollo and manager Matt Quatraro are working […]

While the Tampa Bay Lightning have been busy clinching another playoff spot, one of their former first-rounders had a breakout campaign in the collegiate ranks. Isaac Howard, a left winger for the Michigan State Spartans, won the 2025 Hobey Baker Award on Friday. The news was announced at an award ceremony in St. Louis, announced […]

Coming off an MVP-winning 2024 campaign, it was apparent that New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge would likely need to sustain that level of production if his team was going to make a return to the postseason. Well, so far, so good for the Yankee right fielder. His manager, Aaron Boone, gushed over Judge’s performance […]

The New York Yankees returned to their winning ways on Thursday, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7. After a season-opening sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the Bronx, New York dropped the first two games against Arizona before salvaging Thursday’s win. In order to get that win, the Bronx Bombers turned back the clock a little […]

The New York Yankees’ quest to return to the World Series is off to an up and down start in 2025. After sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the season opening series last week, they’ve dropped the first two games of their three-game set against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. However, Thursday night has shown exactly what […]

With Opening Day less than 36 hours away, the Baltimore Orioles are essentially locked and loaded for 2025. They are once again looking to make the postseason, with hopefully better results. General manager Mike Elias has built one of baseball’s best farm systems, absolutely loaded with position player talent. However, the pitching hasn’t come nearly […]

This past winter was a busy one for the Boston Red Sox. After missing the playoffs for the last couple of years, the team made some major upgrades to the roster. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has added impact players such as ace Garrett Crochet, starting pitcher Walker Buehler and third baseman Alex Bregman to […]

With Opening Day just a couple of days away, the New York Yankees face a daunting task of returning to both the postseason and the World Series. The 2024 AL champions have lost multiple key pieces to their team and have also been rocked by injuries. Even after all the wheeling and dealing GM Brian […]

The Boston Celtics suffered a major injury scare on Monday night when star forward Jayson Tatum left the game against the Sacramento Kings after landing on Kings center Domantas Sabonis’ foot. Team officials initially ruled Tatum doubtful to return due to an ankle sprain, and he ultimately didn’t return to the Celtics’ 113-95 victory. BREAKING: […]

Despite a loss in February’s Super Bowl 59 to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs will still take a trip to the White House sometime in the near future. President Donald Trump invited the Chiefs’ 2019 roster to the most famous house in the United States on Monday, according to MySportsUpdate’s Ari Meirov and […]

The Minnesota Twins enter 2025 looking to make a return to the postseason. The team collapsed down the stretch after holding a strong lead in the AL Central and looks to redeem themselves this season. With Opening Day drawing closer, the rumors of a potential sale of the franchise have swirled, leading to the air […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ offseason is still in full swing, as the first waves of free agency have come and gone. The NFL Draft is about a month away, and head coach Jim Harbaugh is locked into continuing to implement his vision for the franchise. In tandem with general manager Joe Hortiz, the goal is […]

Entering 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays will face one of the toughest roads to the postseason. Surrounded by four other teams with playoff aspirations of their own, the Rays need to find a way to strengthen their squad to make a push towards October. The team suffered a brief scare when staff ace Shane McClanahan […]

As spring training continues to move forward, it has become clear that the New York Yankees’ situation at third base is untenable. DJ LeMahieu is once again battling an injury. Oswaldo Cabrera is better suited to be a utility man, not an everyday starter for a World Series contender. Jazz Chisholm Jr. could stay at […]

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 […]