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The Los Angeles Dodgers are still in a position to compete despite their quiet offseason. But they could drastically increase their World Series odds by pulling the trigger on a high-profile trade. The MLB trade market has moved fairy slow for the most part with the exception of a few deals. With that being said, […]

Andrew Vaughn is expected to replace Jose Abreu at first base for the Chicago White Sox. Abreu was previously one of the faces of the franchise before signing in Houston with the Astros this offseason. Vaughn, who was formerly a highly-touted prospect, recently addressed the matter of replacing Abreu, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. “Those […]

The majority of the sports world came together on Monday night and Tuesday to pray for Damar Hamlin after the Buffalo Bills’ safety suffered a scary injury. However, Bart Scott made an outlandish take on ESPN. The former linebacker and current analyst indirectly blamed Cincinnati Bengals’ WR Tee Higgins for Hamlin’s injury, per Dov Kleiman. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ deadline to make their final decision on controversial SP Trevor Bauer is right around the corner. Former big leaguer and current Jomboy Media member Trevor Plouffe, who has connections in the MLB industry, recently shared what he’s heard on the Dodgers-Bauer situation, per Chris Rose Sports on Twitter. “This is a […]

An initial report on Monday suggested that the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals were given 5 minutes to resume play after the scary Damar Hamlin situation. However, head coaches Sean McDermott and Zac Taylor met with one another and ultimately decided not to play. ESPN released a statement in response to the original 5-minute report, […]

The sports world is focused on Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin’s health at the moment. Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers praised both Bills and Cincinnati Bengals’ head coaches Sean McDermott and Zac Taylor for their handling of the scary Damar Hamlin situation on Monday night, per Pat McAfee. “I think one person who deserves […]

Georgia and TCU are currently preparing to square off in the national championship game. Stetson Bennett is looking to lead the Bulldogs to their second championship in as many years. However, the Georgia QB took some time to compliment TCU’s quarterback Max Duggan, per Brett McMurphy. “He’s (Max Duggan) an A+ dude. He works hard. […]

Jim Harbaugh is reportedly expected to leave Michigan football for the NFL if offered a contract. He’s previously been linked to the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. But a recent report stated that Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has “talked” with Harbaugh about Carolina’s head coaching vacancy, per Joe Person and Will Kunkel. There are […]

The Boston Red Sox and 3B Rafael Devers have reportedly agreed to terms on a 1-year, $17.5 million contract to avoid arbitration, per Jeff Passan. Red Sox fans may be disappointed to learn this wasn’t news of a long-term extension for Devers. However, Passan provided an encouraging update on potential Red Sox-Rafael Devers extension talks. […]

Bradley Beal fully participated in the Washington Wizards’ team shoot around on Tuesday morning, per Josh Robbins. However, his status for Washington’s clash with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday has yet to be determined. Beal has missed the Wizards’ past 3 games due to a lingering hamstring injury. Wizards fans will be happy to see […]

The Dallas Cowboys will keep their foot on the gas in Week 18. Jerry Jones got brutally honest on whether or not the Cowboys will rest players vs. the Washington Commanders, per Clarence Hill Jr. “There’s too much to play for,” Jones said, confirming that Dallas will not rest their starters in Week 18. “I […]

The Minnesota Twins would like to re-sign Carlos Correa amid his injury concerns looming on the back burner, per Dan Hayes and Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. However, the Twins also reportedly do not believe they have a realistic chance of landing the star in free agency. Hayes reports that a team source believes Correa […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing a number of roster uncertainties. They are notably dealing with question marks at shortstop and in centerfield. Gavin Lux is expected to take over shortstop duties amid Trea Turner’s departure. However, Ricardo Sandoval of Sports Illustrated recently brought up the idea of the Dodgers trading for San Diego Padres’ […]

Skip Bayless addressed his insensitive Damar Hamlin tweet on Tuesday. Bayless posted the tweet, which drew no shortage of outrage, on Monday evening. Here is the tweet from Bayless. “No doubt the NFL is considering postponing the rest of this game – but how? This late in the season, a game of this magnitude is […]

Dallas Cowboys’ star linebacker and Penn State football alum Micah Parsons trolled Utah and USC ahead of the Rose Bowl on Monday. “We are not usc Utah,” Parsons wrote on Twitter. Parsons is hoping his alma mater takes care of business against the Utes at the Rose Bowl. Meanwhile, he took a jab at USC, […]

The Miami Marlins reportedly reached out to the Boston Red Sox about Boston’s 2022 No. 2 overall prospect Triston Casas, per Craig Mish and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Miami is looking to boost their offense and could be willing to deal a pitcher away if necessary. Mish and Jackson report that the Marlins […]

Brian Kelly left no doubt about who LSU football’s starting quarterback is following their dominant 63-7 Citrus Bowl victory over Purdue, per Brody Miller. “There’s no quarterback controversy,” Kelly said. “Jayden (Daniels) is the No. 1 quarterback. Garrett (Nussmeier) will get a chance to compete, though.” Jayden Daniels went 12-17 through the air with 1 […]

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers shared an emotional message in reference to the late Mike Leach following the Bulldogs’ 19-10 ReliaQuest Bowl victory over Illinois on Monday, per SportsCenter. “It’s been tough,” Rogers said in response to navigating through the season amid Leach’s passing. “Coach (Mike Leach) and I were so close. To lose a […]

The Miami Dolphins come into Week 18 needing a win with the playoffs right around the corner. They have endured an up-and-down season which has their record sitting at 8-8 heading into their clash vs. the New York Jets. But the latest report from head coach Mike McDaniel doesn’t bode well for Tua Tagovailoa’s chances […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have until January 6th to make a final decision on SP Trevor Bauer. A number of contrasting reports have surfaced in reference to Dodgers’ players feelings on the controversial pitcher. An initial report stated that players wanted LA to release Bauer. However, a recent report said otherwise, as it claimed some […]

Jonathan Isaac hasn’t appeared in an NBA game since 2020. But that could change soon, as head coach Jamahl Mosley said Isaac was a “full go” at the Orlando Magic’s Monday practice, per Khobi Price. Price added that there is no timetable for Isaac’s return. Nevertheless, this news is a critical update for the Magic’s […]

Lamar Jackson has missed the Baltimore Ravens’ past 4 games due to injury. And the latest injury update on the star QB from John Harbaugh doesn’t bode well for Jackson ahead of Week 18 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals, per Kyle Phoenix Barber. “I don’t know,” Harbaugh said in response to whether he expects Jackson to […]

The New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns will face off on Monday in a cross-conference affair. The Knicks are looking to take care of business against a talented Suns team that won’t have Devin Booker but will get some key role players back. Jalen Brunson hasn’t played since Christmas after getting injured against the Philadelphia […]

Multiple sources reportedly told The Athletic that head coach Jim Harbaugh will leave Michigan football for the NFL if offered a coaching job. Harbaugh has led Michigan to the College Football Playoff in back-to-back seasons. His coaching prowess has reportedly drawn the interest of a number of NFL teams. He’s been linked to the Denver […]

With Ryan Tannehill injured, the Tennessee Titans were forced to make a QB decision for their pivotal upcoming clash vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. Titans’ head coach Mike Vrabel announced that Josh Dobbs earned the start over Malik Willis, per Ian Rapoport. Dobbs will look to lead Tennessee to a victory over the Jaguars in the […]

The Texas Rangers, notably Martin Perez, stole strikes in 2022. The Rangers led all of MLB in called strikes out of the zone last season with a mark of 662, per MLB Network. Perez led the league with 120 strikes called on pitches that were out of the zone as well. MLB Network’s Tom Verducci […]

Georgia football narrowly escaped with a 42-41 victory over Ohio State in the Peach Bowl. The win ultimately booked the Bulldogs a National Championship ticket vs. TCU. However, the outcome of the Georgia-Ohio State affair may have been different had Bulldogs’ head coach Kirby Smart not called a crucial timeout. Smart, who called timeout due […]

Carlos Correa and the New York Mets are still working to finalize a deal, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. DiComo reports that there is “significant incentive for both sides to finalize the contract.” But he adds that completing a deal could take even more time than it already has due to his looming health concerns. Correa […]

The New York Jets were recently eliminated from the postseason and are facing uncertainty at the quarterback position. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders and Derek Carr could very well part ways after the season. Former QB Dan Orlovsky believes that Carr and the Jets could be a good fit for one another, per Get Up […]

Chris Taylor will likely spend the 2023 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Dodgers’ fans and media personalities have recently brought up Trevor Bauer’s potential effect on Taylor. Rumors are currently swirling about a possible Taylor trade since LA will need to pay Bauer an eye-opening amount of money whether they release him or […]

Myles Turner’s name has been consistently mentioned in trade rumors over the past couple of years. However, the Indiana Pacers are in the midst of a strong 2022-2023 season. Turner most recently led the Pacers to a big victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. His postgame comments will certainly excite Indiana fans while leaving potential […]

The Indiana Pacers narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 131-130 in front of their home fans on Saturday. Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner led the charge for Indiana throughout the game. Haliburton discussed his strong 24-point, 10 assist performance for the Pacers, which included an 18-point 4th quarter. “I was missing some shots early, I think […]

MLB free agency is slowing down. The only superstar free agent who’s not technically signed to a contract is Carlos Correa at this juncture. However, he is expected to work things out with the New York Mets. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers are still looking for ways to improve their roster. They are reportedly in […]

Joe Mixon made an extremely confident statement in reference to the Cincinnati Bengals’ standing in the AFC, per Ben Baby of ESPN. “At the end of the day, what people got to realize and understand, we the big dog of the AFC and that’s just what it is,” Mixon said. “For anything to happen, it […]

The New York Yankees and OF Willie Calhoun came to terms on a non-roster deal, per Mark Feinsand. Feinsand adds that Calhoun will be at the Yankees’ big league camp. Some fans may overlook this deal. However, Willie Calhoun is a former highly-regarded prospect who features impressive potential. Injuries have unfortunately hampered his overall production […]

The 2022 season did not come close to meeting Nick Saban and Alabama football’s lofty standards. With that being said, their effort would be considered a success by almost any other college football program. Saban and the Crimson Tide earned their 11th victory of the year with their dominant 45-20 Sugar Bowl win on Saturday. […]

Los Angeles Chargers’ star running back Austin Ekeler shared a bold message with fantasy football managers ahead of Week 17, per Ekeler’s Instagram. “For all the fantasy owners out there, I know you guys have been wondering… ‘Austin, what’s going on? Austin, are you playing? I saw you were limited, give us something,’” Ekeler said […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to snap their 5-game losing streak on Saturday night vs. the Detroit Pistons. Minnesota has endured a mediocre 2022-2023 campaign up to this point. After entering the season with lofty expectations, a mixture of injuries and underperformance have led to inconsistent results. With that being said, is Anthony Edwards playing […]

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense are set to receive a key addition for Week 17, as TE Hayden Hurst was not listed on the injury report, per Adam Schefter. Hurst had previously missed time due to a calf injury. His status will give him time to prepare for the playoffs as the season […]