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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 […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ head-scratching mistakes and miscues led to their third straight loss this past Sunday. This time, however, the Cardinals hit a new low, losing to the Tennessee Titans 22-21 to fall to 2-3. Sunday’s defeat stings a bit more because of the self-inflicted wounds that Arizona suffered. One of the biggest gaffes was […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Game 3 of their AL Division Series (ALDS) against the New York Yankees up 2-0. After two innings, the Blue Jays led 6-1. It looked as if the Yankees’ season would end on Tuesday night. However, New York’s offense and bullpen didn’t get the message. Two runs in the third […]

Ever since winning the 2023 World Series, it’s felt like the Texas Rangers have underachieved. The team has plenty of veteran talent, not to mention a good collection of young players. However, injuries, ineffectiveness, and regression/ lack of growth have held the Rangers back. Veteran manager Bruce Bochy elected not to return. He was replaced […]

Coming off a narrow 20-15 loss to previously ranked No.11 Indiana, the Iowa football program is looking to bounce back this Saturday. A road trip to fellow Big Ten school Wisconsin awaits head coach Kirk Ferentz’s Hawkeyes. If the Iowa football team wants to get back on track with a win in Madison, it could […]

Entering last Saturday’s matchup at fellow Big 12 program Cincinnati, the Iowa State football team was riding high. They were ranked 14th in the nation and undefeated at 5-0. Unfortunately, the Iowa State football program finally lost for the first time, falling to the Bearcats 38-30. Now, as head coach Matt Campbell prepares the Cyclones […]

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Tuesday night’s AL Division Series Game 3 against the New York Yankees up 2-0. Everything has gone according to plan so far. Both ace Kevin Gausman and rookie Trey Yesavage played roles in shutting down the Yankees’ offense with stellar starts in Games 1 and 2. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero […]

Down 2-0 in their AL Division Series matchup versus the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees look to flip the script in Tuesday night’s Game 3. With veteran lefty Carlos Rodon set to take the bump, a win in Game 3 would keep the Yankees’ World Series hopes alive for a couple more days. […]

Currently up 2-0 in their AL Division Series (ALDS) matchup over the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays are off to a roaring start. Now, as the series shifts to Yankee Stadium, the Blue Jays will look to complete an ALDS sweep of their AL East rivals on Tuesday night. Toronto first baseman Vladimir […]

2024-25 was a solid season for the St. Louis Blues. Despite being tied with the Calgary Flames at 96 points, the Blues made the postseason via tiebreaker. Now, the focus for 2025-26 is not only to get back to the playoffs, but to get even further than last year. As St. Louis prepares for their […]

Since star quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a turf toe injury in Week 2, the Cincinnati Bengals have felt aimless. Three consecutive losses, the latest a 37-24 defeat to the Detroit Lions, have left the Bengals at 2-3. Yet, they are still in second place in the AFC North, a game and a half […]

A 7-3 win in NLDS Game 2 has given the Milwaukee Brewers a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers were able to get to Cubs starter Shota Imanaga early, forcing the Japanese lefty to leave the game in the third inning. While Chicago was also able to get to Brewers starter Aaron Ashby, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Game 2 of the ALDS with a theoretical disadvantage against the New York Yankees. The visitors were sending staff ace Max Fried to the hill, while the Blue Jays would counter with rookie Trey Yesavage. Even though Sunday’s ALDS tilt would be Yesavage’s postseason debut, he wasn’t fazed. After striking […]

At 4-0, the Buffalo Bills are the lone undefeated team left in the NFL. If they want to make it to 5-0, they must defeat their long-time AFC East rivals, the New England Patriots, on Sunday Night Football. While the Bills finally get starting linebacker Matt Milano back from injury, head coach Sean McDermott’s defense […]

Entering Sunday’s Game 2, it appeared that the New York Yankees had an advantage when it came to today’s starting pitching matchup. The Yankees would send their ace, Max Fried, to the bump in an effort to tie the AL Division Series (ALDS) at one game apiece. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays would counter with […]

For 161 games, the New York Mets had at least a solid chance at making the NL playoff field. However, after a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins in their regular-season finale, the Mets did not make the postseason. After a stunning NL Championship Series (NLCS) run in 2024, much more was expected of New […]

A heartbreaking 3-2 Game 1 loss to the Detroit Tigers wasn’t in the Seattle Mariners’ cards. The Mariners will look to avenge their extra innings loss in Game 2, sending veteran Luis Castillo to the bump to face Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Whether or not Seattle can even the series, Game 3 will shift the […]

Game 1 of the AL Division Series (ALDS) did not go the Seattle Mariners’ way. The AL West champions lost to the visiting Detroit Tigers 3-2 on a game-winning single by third baseman Zach McKinstry in the 11th inning. Now, the Tigers will send their ace, Tarik Skubal, to the bump in Game 2. To […]

While the Indianapolis Colts’ undefeated start to the 2025 season ended last weekend, the team is still tied at the top of the AFC South. Their 27-20 Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on the road was the Colts’ first of the season. They are looking to rebound with a win over the […]

The Oklahoma football team is fresh off a dominant 44-0 win over Kent State. Now, the Sooners are 5-0, and they could be ranked higher than fifth in the next edition of the AP poll. After losing starting quarterback John Mateer to injury, sophomore Michael Hawkins Jr. has taken over the starting role. Ahead of […]

Fresh off one of the worst collapses in recent history, the New York Mets are trying to figure out how they will get back to the postseason. For the majority of this past season, the Mets were in position for a playoff spot. In fact, at one point, they were the best team in baseball. […]

A big first inning off of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani gave the Philadelphia Phillies an early 3-0 lead in Game 1 of their NL Division Series matchup. A two-run triple from catcher J.T. Realmuto, followed minutes later by a sacrifice fly from outfielder Harrison Bader, gave the Phillies their current advantage. MLB’s […]

Last Saturday’s loss to previously sixth-ranked Oregon made sense for the Penn State football team. While head coach James Franklin has had plenty of success in Happy Valley, the Penn State football program has routinely come up short in the big games. Many expected the Nittany Lions to rebound with a convincing road victory over […]

Currently holding a 6-1 lead over the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays seem to be on track for a Game 1 win in their AL Division Series (ALDS) matchup. If their offense can knock in a couple more runs, the Yankees would be hard-pressed to make up the difference. Yet, the Blue Jays […]

After dropping their last two matchups, the Arizona Cardinals are looking to turn things around this coming Sunday. Their Week 5 matchup against the winless Tennessee Titans at home should favor the 2-2 Cardinals. A win Sunday would mean every team in the NFC West is above .500. However, the Cardinals’ task could be a […]

Despite a leadoff home run from the Chicago Cubs’ Michael Busch in the top of the first inning, the Milwaukee Brewers roared back during Saturday’s NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 1. Nine runs in the first two innings have led to a 9-1 lead for the NL’s top seed in the third inning. Leading the […]

Fresh off a three-game NL Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs now have an NL Division Series (NLDS) date with the Milwaukee Brewers. After beating the Brewers 7-6 in their regular season series, the Cubs jumped out to an early 1-o lead over Milwaukee, thanks to first baseman Michael […]

A 76-86 record and fourth-place finish in the NL East were not what the Atlanta Braves expected out of the 2025 season. However, injuries, ineffectiveness, and regression led to the Braves’ tumble down the standings. However, the goal for 2026 will remain the same: contend for a shot at the World Series. In an effort […]

2024-25 was a continuation of the slow decline that the Pittsburgh Penguins have been on over the last few seasons. Since bowing out of the first round of the 2021-22 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Penguins have gone from 103 to 91 to 88 to 80 points over the last few seasons. GM Kyle Dubas looks […]

2025 did not go the way that many Atlanta Braves fans thought it would. In fact, many in the Braves organization likely did not believe that their roster would miss the postseason. However, a wicked combination of injuries, regression, and ineffectiveness doomed Atlanta to a 76-86, fourth-place finish in the NL East. Manager Brian Snitker […]