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The Colorado football program is in the middle of their first season back in the Big 12, and they had an important conference matchup against the No.18 Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday. Even though they ultimately lost to the Wildcats by a final score of 31-28, this feels like an improved program from last year. […]

Following a strong season in which they clinched the top Wild Card spot, the Baltimore Orioles were positioned to make a deep run in this year’s postseason bracket. However, they did not make it past the visiting Kansas City Royals, who swept the O’s 2-0 in the Wild Card series. Once again, the inhabitants of […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys have both started the season 2-2, and each team is looking to make another run to the postseason. The Super Bowl or bust aspirations is the goal for both teams, yet questions are abound. One of the biggest worries for each organization: can their head coaches get them over […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers head into Game 3 of their National League Division Series matchup, they received an important update on one of their biggest stars. Manager Dave Roberts spoke to the media about first baseman Freddie Freeman’s injury status ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the San Diego Padres. His progress was relayed by […]

The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers were tied at zero heading into the ninth inning of their Game 2 AL Division Series matchup. Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase, considered the best at his position in baseball, got the first two outs of the inning no problem. However, things unraveled, as the Tigers notched three consecutive hits, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies won Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the New York Mets. The NL East rivals are now tied at one game apiece, and the series will move to Citi Field, home of the Mets. Games 3 and 4 will be played in Queens, as a possible Game 5 will […]

Later this week, the Vancouver Canucks and Colorado Avalanche will begin their regular season journeys. Before that begins, the two teams struck a deal on Sunday. In a surprising decision, the Avalanche sent defenseman Erik Brannstrom to the Vancouver Canucks for Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round pick. The Canucks’ official account posted the full […]

The Cleveland Browns have once again been outclassed by their opponents. The latest team to trounce them? The Washington Commanders, who won their matchup against the Browns 34-13. The Commanders have soundly defeated Cleveland in all three phases of the game, particularly on defense. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has underperformed for yet another matchup, much […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the first matchup of their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres. The 7-5 final score was the result of yet another strong clash between the NL West rivals. Led by multiple standout performances, including from designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and first baseman, the Dodgers started off their postseason […]

Coming off an early elimination in the 2024 MLB playoffs, the Milwaukee Brewers must now turn their attention to the 2025 season and beyond. Unfortunately, there is a good possibility that they lose shortstop Willy Adames in free agency. Rival NL teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves have been interested in […]

The Ohio State football program is heading into one of the biggest matchups of the season, as they will face the Oregon Ducks on the road next week. The two programs are currently ranked third (the Buckeyes) and sixth (the Ducks) in the AP poll, and both of them are looking to increase their odds […]

The 2024 season was a rough one for the Miami Marlins, as the first year of new president of baseball operations Peter Bendix’s tenure was a rocky one. 2023 NL Manager of the Year Skip Schumaker told his team he would not return to manage the club in 2025, so the search for a new […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to get above .500 with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday. After an 0-2 start, victories over the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers over the last two weeks have seen the Colts trending upwards. Second year quarterback Anthony Richardson left the Steelers game due to injury, as backup Joe […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing to take on their division rivals, the New York Mets, in one of this year’s NL Division Series matchups. News broke on Friday that the Mets are planning to start their staff ace Kodai Senga in Game 1 against the Phillies. New York manager Carlos Mendoza broke the news during […]

Officially, the Chicago White Sox just came off the worst MLB season in the modern era. The team went 41-121, breaking the 1962 New York Mets record of 120 losses. Manager Pedro Grifol was fired in the middle of his second season, and GM Chris Getz is gearing up for potentially very long rebuild. Realistically, […]

The New York Jets were heavily favored to win Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos, but they ultimately came up short. The Jets lost 10-9, and it was an afternoon to forget for most of the team. That includes quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who went 24 of 42 for 225 yards. After the game, Rodgers spoke […]

The Chicago Bears improved to 2-2 in the Caleb Williams era, as the team beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-18 at home Sunday. Williams passed for 157 yards and a touchdown, and the Bears improved to 2-0 at home. Although Williams will get a lot of credit for the win, Chicago had an unsung hero […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers put on a very strong performance in their Week 4 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Baker Mayfield had another great day, accounting for three total touchdowns on the afternoon. During his postgame interview with Fox Sports’ Erin Andrews, Mayfield discussed how he beat the notorious Tampa heat. It was […]

The Chicago White Sox have clinched the worst season in modern MLB history, and they are looking to avoid their 122nd defeat on Sunday when they face the Detroit Tigers. They’ve actually won four of their past five games, sweeping the Los Angeles Angels before splitting the first two games of their final series of […]

The 2024 MLB season wraps up with Sunday’s slate of games, and the St. Louis Cardinals are facing off against the San Francisco Giants. Both teams have disappointed to an extent this season, as they had postseason aspirations at the beginning of the season. However, those dreams will go unfulfilled. Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt […]

As the 2024 regular season comes to a close, the final two NL Wild Card spots are still up for grabs. The San Diego Padres have already clinched the first wild card slot, but their division rival, the Arizona Diamondbacks, are up for one of the remaining spots. Two NL East rivals in the Atlanta […]

The Cincinnati Reds have had a disappointing 2024 season, as the club could finish in last place in the NL Central if they lose their final game of the season on Sunday. They are currently on a five-game losing streak, and a win Sunday would give them at least a little comfort as they look […]

With the 2024 MLB regular season drawing to a close, free agency is right around the corner. Once the World Series is over, the frenzy begins. Numerous high profile free agents, most notably outfielder Juan Soto, starting pitcher Corbin Burnes and first baseman Pete Alonso. While Alonso could certainly return to the New York Mets […]

The top ranked Texas football program put on another excellent performance Saturday, beating the Mississippi State Bulldogs 35-13 in their first ever SEC conference game. The dominant display was led by redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning, who accounted for three total touchdowns in the victory. After the game, Manning dropped a truth bomb on the […]

The Miami Marlins have undergone a tough 2024 season as the team sits 60-100 with two games left in the campaign. Manager Skip Schumaker is finishing up his second season at the helm and his first under president of baseball operations Peter Bendix. As the campaign draws to a close, numerous reports indicate that Schumaker […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had another excellent season, as they have already won yet another NL West title. Although they won’t hit 100 wins like they have a few times in the recent past, they’ve still had a very impressive campaign. The heart of the current top seed in the National League is designated […]

The UNLV football is off to a scorching start, winning its first three games of the season. Head coach Barry Odom’s program has played well in wins over the University of Houston Cougars and the Kansas Jayhawks, both Big 12 football teams. A big reason for the success of the Rebels so far is quarterback […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are prepping for the 2024-25 season, as they look to rebound from last season’s first round loss to the Florida Panthers. Longtime team captain Steven Stamkos left for the Nashville Predators on the first day of free agency, and former Carolina Hurricanes winger Jake Guentzel signed a seven-year contact with the […]

The New York Yankees have had an excellent season so far, and it continued with a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox Sunday. The Bronx Bombers maintained their three-game division lead over the Baltimore Orioles, and they won the series over their rivals from Boston three games to one. Captain Aaron Judge hit his […]

The Los Angeles Angels are in the midst of another lost season, as the team is currently in last place of the AL West. They sit 19 games behind the division leading Houston Astros, and it’s clear that a lot of work is needed to get the major league squad back to the postseason. Franchise […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the midst of a tough Week Two matchup against the Detroit Lions. The team is a tight matchup right now, but they suffered a blow earlier in the matchup. Defensive tackle Vita Vea was lost for the remainder of the game due to a knee injury. The Buccaneers Communications’ […]

The Washington Commanders had an injury scare during their matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday. Quarterback Jayden Daniels briefly exited the game following a hard hit to his ribs. However, he’s back on the field for Dan Quinn’s team as it looks like that shot to the ribs wasn’t too serious. Trainers tending […]

The Florida football team lost their second game of the season on Saturday, falling to 1-2 on the campaign. The Texas A&M Aggies came into the Swamp and tamed the Gators, winning 33-20 over the home team. The score looks better than it actually was for UF, as the Aggies dominated the game behind backup […]

Texas football continued their hot start to the 2024 season on Saturday, beating the visiting UTSA Roadrunners 56-7 in front of their home fans. Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for two touchdowns before leaving the game due to injury. This opened the door for rising redshirt freshman Arch Manning to step in. The nephew of […]

As the Chicago Bears head into a pivotal Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans, the team waited to make calls on two of quarterback Caleb Williams’ targets. Receivers Rome Odunze (knee) and Keenan Allen (heel) were game-time decisions for the road matchup against the Texans, but now the team has announced that Odunze is […]

The San Francisco 49ers tried to acquire Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson before the 2024 NFL Draft. The Niners were one of three teams that had their efforts rebuffed this offseason, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets also had interest in the stud wideout, but […]

As the New York Yankees continue their push towards the postseason, the team still has certain holes to address. Their options to do that are limited, especially since the trade deadline has long passed. Any improvement must come internally, and it can happen. The Yankees have a number of stars who need to step up, […]

The San Francisco Giants currently sit in fourth place in the NL West, 15.5 games behind rivals and division leaders the Los Angeles Dodgers. A playoff berth looks unlikely, and the club will likely look to retool for 2025 and beyond. After resigning third baseman Matt Chapman to a long-term extension, President of Baseball Operations […]

The Colorado Rockies are unfortunately heading towards another last place finish in the NL West. Last year’s efforts led to them taking Georgia slugger Charlie Condon with the third overall pick in this year’s MLB Draft. The Rockies are in line to have the second highest odds of getting the top overall pick in next […]