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The Boston Red Sox are in the midst of an abysmal 2022 season. They currently place last in the American League East division. Management has come under fire due to a string of questionable decisions over the past few years. The Mookie Betts trade brought enough questions of its own. But their confusing 2022 MLB […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have World Series aspirations. In fact, anything short of a World Series would be considered a failure for LA. The Dodgers, despite investing a jaw-dropping amount of money into stars over the years, have won just 1 World Series championship since 1988. With just over a month left in the regular […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a massive lead in the NL West. They are the best team in baseball at the moment as well. However, LA has their sights set on more than regular season success. With a ludicrous amount of money invested in star talent and a culture that expects to win, anything less […]

Lamar Jackson and his contract situation with the Baltimore Ravens has been a headline all season long. There are people around the league that feel Baltimore needs to extend him this offseason or they will lose him after the 2022 campaign. Negotiations have reportedly been on-going throughout the offseason, but nothing has come to fruition. […]

The Miami Dolphins are reportedly releasing running back Sony Michel, per Greg Auman. Miami made a number of other cuts on Monday, however, Michel’s stood out. The former New England Patriots running back was expected by many around the league to at least make the team. Sony Michel signed with Miami earlier in the offseason. […]

Bill Belichick flashed a smile on Monday. For those who are not aware, the New England Patriots legendary head coach rarely flashes the pearly whites. ESPN and NFL analyst Chris Berman’s presence at a Patriots press conference is what drew Belichick to smile and share the following reaction. ESPN legend Chris Berman was at #Patriots […]

Justin Turner is not a fan of infielders throwing gas in the infield. The Los Angeles Dodgers called out an infield prospect for throwing 100-plus MPH during the MLB Futures Game. The infielder, although Turner never directly named anyone specifically, was presumably St. Louis Cardinals prospect Masyn Wynn. During the MLB Futures Game, Wynn delivered […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is expected to be ready to roll ahead of the team’s 2022 season opener, per Ian Rapoport. He dealt with a lisfranc sprain earlier in the preseason which had many questioning his availability to open the year. Rapoport broke down Harris’ injury situation. “Harris didn’t really do much except […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was selected as the No. 1 player on the NFL’s Top 100 list. The decision drew strong reactions from fans all around the league. Many questioned whether the 45-year old deserved the honor. Almost everyone agrees Brady is the greatest player of all-time. However, they are not so sure […]

The Cincinnati Bengals enjoyed a terrific 2021 season. They won the AFC North and proceeded to upset the odds during the playoffs. After pulling off a number of impressive postseason victories, they were finally defeated in the Super Bowl by the Los Angeles Rams. Nevertheless, the Bengals feel confident heading into 2022. And quarterback Joe […]

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin was scratched from his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins on Monday and was placed on the 15-day IL with a right forearm strain, per Dodgers beat reporter Juan Toribio. The Dodgers, despite their 2022 success, have been hit hard with various injuries. Walker Buehler is already set […]

The San Diego Padres were dealt a brutal blow following the Fernando Tatis Jr PED incident. He will miss the remainder of the season and beginning of next year due to a suspension. The star shortstop had already missed the first portion of 2022 due to an injury he suffered after a careless motorcycle accident. […]

NFL cutting season is upon us. With the regular season right around the corner, teams have begun releasing players in order to finalize their rosters. However, the Denver Broncos made an intriguing decision on star punter Sam Martin. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Denver is releasing Martin due to a contract dispute. “#Broncos P […]

Jimmy Garoppolo is a fairly steady veteran who has the ability to be a reliable starting quarterback. But the market for QBs is limited right now. During the offseason, Garoppolo was linked to numerous different teams. But the San Francisco 49ers asking price was seemingly too high. As a result, Garoppolo is still in San […]

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson was shot multiple times during an attempted robbery. Adam Schefter reported that the injuries are non-life threatening. But this was still a tragic event for the Alabama product without question. Investigative reporter Megan Cloherty revealed the latest updates on the situation on Monday. “Breaking – Law enforcement sources […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were leading the National League Central a few weeks ago. But ever since they traded Josh Hader, Milwaukee has found themselves in a downward spiral. Reliever Trevor Rosenthal was expected to help soften the blow of Hader’s absence. However, MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently announced that Rosenthal will miss the remainder of […]

The New York Mets retired Willie Mays’ number on Saturday following their Old Timers game at Citi Field. Mays only played for the Mets from 1972-1973. But he did spent the first four years of his career in New York with the Giants before they moved to San Francisco. However, the reason the Mets made […]

A BYU fan was slapped with a harsh but justified punishment on Saturday. The fan shouted a racial slur at a Duke volleyball player during a Duke-BYU match in Utah. Utah reacted accordingly and gave the fan a ban. The fan was reportedly not a student despite sitting in the student section. A woman named […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are enjoying a fantastic 2022 regular season. As of this story’s publication, the Dodgers lead all of baseball with an 87-37 record. The San Diego Padres, who acquired Juan Soto at the trade deadline, sit 19.5 games behind LA in the NL West. Their strong brand of play is capturing the […]

Conor McGregor is known for his controversial actions and statements. He clearly could care less what anyone thinks about him and is no stranger to getting into trouble. However, McGregor took it to a whole new level recently. The 34-year old former UFC featherweight and lightweight double-champion posted a sexually suspicious video on his Instagram. […]

“Untold: Volume 2” recently released an episode about Manti Te’o called “Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist.” The episode goes in-depth on Te’o and his controversial story and football career. It was officially released on August 16th and has drawn plenty of feedback. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was amongst those who shared their […]

The Carolina Panthers have been hit hard with injuries over the past couple of weeks. Their quarterback depth was considered extremely deep just a few weeks ago. But Matt Corral suffered a season ending injury while Sam Darnold recently endured an ankle sprain which will keep him out for 4-6 weeks. And kicker Zane Gonzalez […]

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence may be in store for breakout season in 2022. He displayed glimpses of stardom toward the end of the 2021 campaign. But the Clemson product is going to need protection from his offensive line. Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson addressed the offensive line as the NFL preseason winds down, per […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have reinstated Brandon Marsh from the 10-day injured list. Outfielder Bradley Zimmer was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Marsh was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the trade deadline. He’s a talented outfielder who features impressive potential at just 24-years old. Marsh’s activation comes right after the Phillies […]

The Boston Red Sox are expected to activate infielder Trevor Story from the injured list on Saturday, per BoSox Injection. Additionally, the Red Sox optioned outfielder Jarren Duran to Triple-A Worcester, per NBC Sports EDGE Baseball. Story has been out since mid-July due to a wrist hairline fracture. Meanwhile, Durant was a top prospect for Boston […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were projected to be one of the more exciting up-and-coming teams in the NBA this season. But the recent Chet Holmgren injury news is a major blow to the team. Holmgren is expected to miss the entire 2022-2023 season after suffering a Lisfranc injury in his foot. Due to the injury, […]

Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners agreed on a contract extension that could keep him in Seattle for the remainder of his career. The deal could be worth up to 469.6 million over 17 years, per MSN. Despite the money, many questioned the 21-year old’s commitment to the Mariners. In an era where players switch […]

The 2022 season has been a tremendous campaign for the Seattle Mariners. The ball club is talented and are looking to snap their 20-plus year MLB playoff drought. They officially announced a massive Julio Rodriguez contract extension on Friday. And Seattle is now set to induct the great Ichiro Suzuki into the Mariners Hall of Fame, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers current strategy is confusing to say the least. They are not rebuilding, but they don’t profile as a championship contender. The Blazers have not traded Damian Lillard and brought back both Jusuf Nurkic and Anfernee Simons during the offseason. They made a few other moves which will benefit Portland down the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently acquired Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in return for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson. The trade caught many by surprise, as Horton-Tucker is a 21-year old with a high-ceiling. But a revelation in reference to his time in LA recently came to surface, per Lakers Daily and the Ringer’s […]

Mac Jones enjoyed a decent rookie campaign last year. The Alabama product was not spectacular by any means, but he held his own. But a recent report suggests Mac Jones could be in store for a breakout 2022 season for the New England Patriots, per NFL Network’s Mike Giardi. “The amount of weight that’s been […]

Jameis Winston is coming off of an injury. His status to open the 2022 season is unclear. But the Saints received good news on the QB ahead of their preseason finale against Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night. Saints reporter Nick Underhill shared that Winston is expected to “see some snaps” in the game. It […]

The Toronto Raptors were in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes until the bitter end. But KD and the Brooklyn Nets ultimately worked things out. The Raptors enjoyed a successful 2021-2022 campaign. But they were still well below the top teams in the Eastern Conference such as the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and Toronto Raptors. They feature […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered training camp with three quarterbacks capable of taking over QB1 duties. Mitch Tribusky was the favorite, while Kenny Pickett was the young and exciting rookie. Meanwhile, Mason Rudolph had an outside shot. But as the preseason winds down, the QB competition has become more of a two-horse race between Tribusky and […]

Julio Rodriguez signed an extension with the Seattle Mariners. It was originally reported by Jeff Passan to be worth at least $210 million dollars over 14 years with the potential to increase to over $400 million with incentives. However, Passan followed that up with a far more in-depth look at the contract. Buckle up, because […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to announce that they have signed star pitcher Tyler Glasnow to an extension through 2024, via Rays reporter Marc Topkin. Glasnow was previously set to hit free agency following the 2023 season. The extension is worth $25 million, per Jeff Passan. Glasnow hasn’t pitched since 2021 due to injury. Through […]

Kenny Pickett has played well during the preseason. As a result, there were people who believed he emerged as QB1 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, Mike Tomlin’s latest announcement says otherwise. NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared the following update after Tomlin announced that Mitch Tribusky will start the Steelers’ preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. […]

It is not all that often we talk about the paranormal in the sports world. Sure, there have been stories about athletes staying at haunted hotels over the years. However, UConn Football coach Jim Mora recently said he lives in a haunted house, per ESPN. “I’m convinced it’s (his house) haunted. I just warn everyone who […]

The Seattle Mariners are locking up rookie phenom Julio Rodriguez with a ‘massive’ extension, per Jeff Passan. Passan reports that the deal is guaranteed for $210 million over 14 years but has the ability to grow to well over $400 million. Player and team options are included as well. The contract is rare in the […]