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With January already near the halfway mark, the start of MLB Spring Training 2025 draws closer and closer. As pitchers and catchers report, the hot stove simmers and teams are still searching for ways to improve their major league rosters. Based on last year’s results, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the team to beat. Entering […]

Although he’s been the star in which the New York Mets have built their last few contending teams around, first baseman Pete Alonso still remains a free agent. He recently turned 30 and is one of the majors’ best power hitters. With outfielder Juan Soto now calling Citi Field home, and superstar Francisco Lindor also […]

Most of this off season’s big free agents have signed new deals, most notably outfielder Juan Soto’s record-breaking pact with the New York Mets. Even with names like Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and Roki Sasaki on the market, the pace of signings has slowed down a bit. This reportedly has had an effect on how […]

Hot stove season continues to simmer, as most of the big names have locked in their long-term, big money deals. Yet the secondary market continues to move forward, as bullpen help has been particularly sought after. One name reportedly drawing interest is veteran left-hander Brooks Raley. According to the Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies did their part in the regular season, winning the NL East with a 95-67 record. This led to a first-round bye in the postseason, and home-field advantage against the New York Mets in the Division Series. Unfortunately, the Phillies did not rise to the occasion, as the Mets beat them 3-1. Once […]

Another season, another Wild Card round triumph for the Baltimore Ravens. This year, they beat their hated divisional rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers at home, 28-14. The Ravens’ rushing attack was a source of dominance on the night, as they ran the ball 50 times for 299 yards on the night. Running back Derrick Henry discussed […]

The Houston Texans’ season will continue, as they defeated the visiting Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in Saturday’s Wild Card opener. The defense intercepted Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert four times. His counterpart, CJ Stroud, threw for just under 300 yards and a touchdown in the victory. He also had some words of wisdom alongside teammate Derek […]

As this off season’s hot stove continues to simmer, a couple of thoughts began to illuminate what could happen next winter. One major storyline could be the free agency of first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Toronto Blue Jays, his current team, would love to have him back. So would at least two thirds of […]

Ohio State football will once again play for the national championship. With a 28-14 victory over the Texas Longhorns in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, the Buckeyes will move on to play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 20th. With OSU clinging to a seven-point lead, and Texas driving to […]

In order to get back to the postseason in 2025, the Baltimore Orioles need another arm or two added to their pitching staff. Particularly in the bullpen, as closer Felix Bautista makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. News that the team had agreed to terms with pitcher Jeff Hoffman to a three-year deal, […]

Ever since he announced that 2025 would be the last year of his professional wrestling career, John Cena has been locked in on a year filled with lasts. Last Royal Rumble. Last WrestleMania. Last Money in the Bank. Last SummerSlam. Last WarGames. Last match. Well, in a year filled with lasts, Cena announced he will […]

January 6th, 2025, marked the premiere of Monday Night Raw on Netflix. It was an episode filled of big moments and returns for WWE, as its flagship show aired the first episode of a 10-year, $5 billion dollar deal with the streaming giant. During the later half of the show, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk […]

During the premiere episode of Monday Night Raw on Netflix, Rhea Ripley recaptured the WWE Women’s World Championship that she never lost back in 2024. In the process, she avenged her SummerSlam loss to Liv Morgan for that same title and exercised the demons in her dreams. As she celebrated, one of WWE’s biggest legends, […]

The Cleveland Browns had a very rough 2024 season, as the team went 3-14 on the campaign. The season-ending 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens this past Saturday showed that head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Beery need to address the quarterback position before the 2025 regular season. When asked about a plan […]

The California football program went through a rocky 6-7 2024 season, capped off with loss to the UNLV Rebels in the Art of Sport LA Bowl. Now, as they shift their focus to 2025, it’s clear that the Golden Bears are looking to make a charge up the standings. Not too long ago, Cal head […]

In the midst of a heated matchup for the NFC North title, the Detroit Lions might have suffered a very serious blow. Star cornerback Terrion Arnold, the team’s first round pick this past April, left the matchup with a foot injury he sustained a short while ago. “Terrion Arnold hobbled to sideline,” reported the Athletic’s […]

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 […]