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The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to secure a playoff spot. Although the division may be out of reach, the New York Yankees have displayed vulnerability as of late. So winning the AL East isn’t impossible for Toronto. However, they want to make sure they earn a Wild Card spot at the very least. But […]

The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the New York Jets 24-21 in their preseason opener. The game was competitive throughout and both teams had players display potential. However, Zach Wilson suffered a concerning injury for New York which has Jets fans worried. Nonetheless, the Eagles escaped this game with a number of positives despite taking the loss. […]

The Houston Astros originally acquired Trey Mancini to be an extra bat in an already impressive lineup. His goal was to simply smash baseballs all over Minute Maid Park. However, Mancini’s role may have just changed with the recent Michael Brantley injury news. Brantley is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Astros’ GM […]

Atlanta Falcons fans were excited to see Drake London’s preseason debut. However, it did not go as planned. The team announced that the young wide receiver left the game with an injury and will not return, via Adam Schefter. Update: The initial injury looked concerning. But Falcons fans can take a sigh of relief for […]

The Cleveland Browns will play their NFL preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday. The main storyline will be Deshaun Watson making his Browns debut. The controversial QB is facing a 6-game suspension which is currently being appealed. However, that suspension only pertains to the regular season. But a number of other notable names […]

Sports gambling is a growing industry without question. A number of states are beginning to legalize it. For sports betting aficionados in California, the routine has been to make a road trip and place their sports bets in Las Vegas. However, California’s Proposition 27 would allow “online and sports wagering outside of Tribal lands.” It […]

Every baseball fan knows that Noah Syndergaard’s nickname is “Thor.” He received the name during his time with the New York Mets. However, according to Syndergaard himself, he may really be Thor! Noah Syndergaard reportedly said that he did not speak with the New York media when the Mets came to Anaheim to play the […]

Bronny James will have no shortage of options in college. The 17-year old’s future was cloudy after his stock dropped in the class of 2023 rankings earlier this year. Everyone expected him to continue playing ball after high school, but the only question was how much interest he would garner. However, Bronny James has still displayed […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is one of the best young players in the NBA. His elite athleticism makes for an amazing spectacle on the court. He is continuing to develop and very well may become the best player in the game soon. However, he is dishing out assists off the court as well. Morant […]

Deion Sanders isn’t happy about the state of the NFL Hall of Fame. He believes it has lowered its standard for greatness. The former superstar shared his brutally honest thoughts on the diminishing standards of the Hall of Fame, per TMZ. “The Hall of Fame ain’t the Hall of Fame no more,” Sanders said. “This […]

You never know what to expect in terms of playing time during the NFL preseason. Some teams utilize their stars on a consistent basis, while other high-profile players don’t even suit up. Some coaches reveal their plans while others keep it to themselves. Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels recently dropped a snarky comment when […]

The Las Vegas Raiders received a positive report after initial troubling news. Star tight end Darren Waller, who had been held out of training camp due to a hamstring ailment, is reportedly expected to be fine, per Adam Schefter. Hamstring injuries tend to be tricky. Sometimes, they are harmless and simply require rest. But in […]

Kevin Durant has yet to be traded. Despite a previous trade request and a recent ultimatum, the superstar is still technically a member of the Brooklyn Nets. However, a deal is expected to occur. But the Nets have an unsurprisingly absurd asking price for KD which many teams have been unable to meet. The one […]

The MLB regular season is entering its final months. The postseason races are heating up and contenders are gearing up for the stretch run. But that doesn’t mean players and teams aren’t preparing for MLB free agency as well. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, both Justin Verlander and Carlos Correa are […]

The Los Angeles Angels are in the midst of a disappointing season. After a strong start to the year, the wheels completely fell off and the Halos are near the bottom of the division once again. This is a ball club that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2014. And fans are growing even more frustrated […]

Is Tyson Fury retired or not? The answer to that question has been confusing as of late. Fury had previously announced his return after retiring earlier this year. He was seemingly prepared for one final fight before leaving the sport of boxing. However, Fury changed his mind and sent out a retirement announcement once again […]

Roger Maris once hit 61 home runs in a single season. At the time, that mark set the MLB record for most home runs in a single season. It has since been passed, but there is no denying the fact that Maris had an incredible 1961 campaign. However, he surprisingly only hit 203 home runs […]

The Cleveland Guardians did not make any notable acquisitions ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They also feature MLB’s youngest roster. Nonetheless, this ball club is tied for first place in the AL Central with the Minnesota Twins as of this story’s publication. Terry Francona’s Guardians have defied expectations in 2022. But they still have […]

The Cleveland Browns announced that controversial QB Deshaun Watson will start Friday’s preseason opener vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, per Ian Rapoport. Watson was recently suspended for 6 regular season games, but the NFL is in the process of pushing for a longer punishment. As aforementioned, the league is pushing for a lengthier suspension. But regardless, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have already been hit hard by the injury bug in training camp. Notably, running backs Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell are dealing with injuries. As a result, Philadelphia made a move to bolster their running back depth on Wednesday. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Eagles are signing running back DeAndre […]

Tom Brady and the Miami Dolphins have been linked as of late due to Miami’s reported tampering. The Dolphins ultimately received a punishment for their actions. Although they clearly wanted to sign Tom Brady, Miami feels confident in Tua Tagovailoa’s ability to lead the team under center. However, Tagovailoa recently revealed a conversation he had […]

The New York Yankees had arguably the best left side of an infield of all-time from 2004-2013. New York originally drafted shortstop Derek Jeter who spent his entire 20-year career with the Yankees. Meanwhile, the ball club acquired shortstop Alex Rodriguez prior to the 2004 season. Rodriguez moved to third base during his time with […]

Victor Oladipo was once considered an NBA star. However, injuries fizzled out his momentum. But at just 30-years old, the Miami Heat veteran has plenty left in the tank. But he’s relying on more than himself to bounce back during the 2022-2023 NBA season. Oladipo previously referenced a “revenge tour.” He recently explained what he […]

Alabama’s Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy last season. He enjoyed a tremendous year and was deserving of the award. However, the Crimson Tide ultimately fell short in the championship game against Georgia. Nonetheless, Young and Alabama enjoyed a productive season, despite Nick Saban referring to it as a “rebuilding year.” Meanwhile, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud […]

Editor’s Note: The headline of this story and several inaccuracies in the story itself about the Trevor Bauer lawsuits have been corrected. Bauer isn’t facing any active sexual assault lawsuits and never faced criminal charges. We regret the errors. Trevor Bauer is back in the news. The suspended Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher received a two-year […]

The St. Louis Cardinals surprisingly traded Harrison Bader to the New York Yankees for SP Jordan Montgomery ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Bader, a Gold Glove outfielder, had spent his entire career in St. Louis prior to the deadline deal. He was never much of a force at the plate, but he had some good […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani passed Ichiro Suzuki on the all-time home run list after hammering the 118th homer of his career on Tuesday. Ohtani is now second all-time in home runs for a Japanese-born player, trailing only Hideki Matsui. Matsui hit 175 home runs during his big league career. There were plenty of […]

The Miami Dolphins reportedly tampered with games while Brian Flores was the coach. They offered him money to lose games so they could receive a higher draft pick. They also reportedly tampered with former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. The Dolphins were apparently talking to both Brady […]

MLB is regaining popularity. Viewership has increased as of late and people are beginning to take notice of the game. Some of that can be attributed to the on-field talent. The Juan Soto trade news drew attention as well. But it is New York Mets’ closer Edwin Diaz’s walk out song that has skyrocketed interest […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling right now. They own MLB’s best record and swept the San Diego Padres over the weekend. And the team received even more good news on Tuesday. LA officially activated third baseman Justin Turner from the injured list, per Dodgers reporter Kirsten Watson. They optioned INF/OF Miguel Vargas in a […]

Franmil Reyes was designated for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians last week. The Chicago Cubs pounced at the opportunity to add the 27-year old power threat. Reyes is set to join the Cubs and met with the Chicago media on Tuesday. He discussed a number of topics with reporters. However, it was his response about […]

The San Diego Padres ultimately won the Juan Soto sweepstakes. However, they paid a hefty price. San Diego dealt a massive prospect package including MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams, and Robert Hassell III to the Washington Nationals. The Padres were the only team willing to meet the Nationals’ ludicrous trade demands for Soto. The Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in prime position to make a deep postseason run this year. LA currently holds an extremely comfortable lead in the NL West and recently swept the San Diego Padres. So things are good in Los Angeles for now. However, should the Dodgers make any post-MLB trade deadline moves? They obviously […]

The NFL training camp fights continued on Tuesday. There have already been a number of brawls and brush-ups including a recent one at New York Giants training camp. But this time, it was the Las Vegas Raiders who got into it, per Raiders reporter Vincent Bonsignore. The fight originated as a result of brewing tension between […]

Can the New Orleans Pelicans shock the NBA world and trade for Kevin Durant? Durant recently doubled down on his trade request after giving the Brooklyn Nets a Steve Nash-based ultimatum. But the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and Toronto Raptors are still considered the most favorites to acquire the superstar. However, the Pelicans profile as […]

The Chicago White Sox received a devastating injury blow on Tuesday. All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, who was already serving a suspension, was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his hand, per MLB insider Russell Dorsey. He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. This injury comes at an unfortunate time, as the White Sox are trying […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering a new era. Despite Jimmy Garoppolo not yet being traded, the Niners are preparing to move on with Trey Lance as their quarterback. Head coach Kyle Shanahan recently revealed the plan for Lance and the rest of the starters ahead of the NFL preseason. 49ers beat reporter David Lombardi […]

College football has had an intriguing offseason. Between rumored media deals, conference switching, and the transfer portal, there has been no shortage of news. A recent report stated that ESPN would not be covering Big Ten games for the first time in 10 years. CBS and NBC were listed as potential TV destinations for the […]

The entire city of San Diego was thrilled when the Padres acquired Juan Soto and Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals ahead of the MLB trade deadline. If felt as if the team was taking the next step to compete the with mighty Los Angeles Dodgers. However, it wasn’t just the fans that were excited. […]