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Aaron Rodgers is an established veteran in the NFL who doesn’t get impressed easily. He has seen it all and doesn’t throw around compliments left and right. However, even Rodgers has been impressed by the play of Green Bay Packers’ rookie Romeo Doubs so far in training camp. “That’s kind of rare for a young […]

Cleveland Guardians prospect Tyler Freeman got called up the big leagues on Tuesday. He is set to make his debut on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, he thought the exact opposite was happening upon his official call-up announcement. Freeman told the story of how he believed he was getting benched for not hustling. “It […]

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is donating $1 million dollars to Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, per Ohio State football beat writer Joey Kaufman. Some college sports coaches have a reputation for not caring about their players’ education. But it is apparent that Day is all about the education based […]

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Whit Merrifield from the Kansas City Royals ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Merrifield profiled as the perfect fit for a number of teams. He features defensively versatility and is a pure hitter at the plate. But there is one issue standing in the way. Merrifield isn’t vaccinated, and […]

Noah Syndergaard was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Syndergaard, who signed with the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the 2022 season, spent the first six years of his career in the NL East with the New York Mets. So he’s used to pitching in the division. The Angels […]

Franchises such as the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Yankees expect greatness every season. Anything less than a championship is considered a failure. Alabama football can be lumped into that group as well. The Crimson Tide except to emerge as champions on a yearly basis. Despite winning 13 games, winning their conference, making it […]

Juan Soto was traded to the San Diego Padres with Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals. It was a massive deal with a number of moving parts. Eric Hosmer held the trade up given his no-trade clause for a half-hour or so. But Hosmer was ultimately removed from the deal and replaced by Luke Voit. […]

Tyrann Mathieu is back with the New Orleans Saints after missing the first portion of training camp, per Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com. Mathieu did not attend the first week of training camp due to personal reasons. It was unclear how much time he would end up missing. However, Mathieu is officially back with the team. […]

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Some teams bolstered their roster in a major way, while others stood pat. The deadline was scheduled for Tuesday at 6 PM EST, and the day did not disappoint. Notably, we saw Juan Soto get traded to the San Diego Padres along with Josh Bell from the […]

The New York Mets have acquired 1B/OF Darin Ruf from the San Francisco Giants for JD Davis and prospects, per Jeff Passan and Joel Sherman. The Mets continue to build depth around their stars, while this may signal the beginning of a Giants rebuild ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Ruff is hitting under .220 on the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were firmly entrenched in the Juan Soto sweepstakes alongside the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the Padres ultimately pulled away and made an offer that the Washington Nationals could not refuse. But the Cardinals are still looking to add despite missing out on Soto. According to St. Louis […]

The MLB trade deadline is late Tuesday, and it certainly hasn’t disappointed so far. Juan Soto and Josh Bell are headed to San Diego, Eric Hosmer is going to Boston, and Joey Gallo has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The next big name on the move could be Carlos Rodon of the San […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss’ Twitter account was hacked. Buss told the Lakers social media team to share a direct quote with their followers following the incident. “Lakers Fans, my Twitter account has been hacked. Please do not engage with it or send any money. These are NOT legitimate offers. The Lakers will alert […]

The Miami Dolphins were reportedly involved in a tampering case. As a result, Miami has been stripped of their 2023 1st round pick, and 2024 third round pick, per Adam Schefter. Additionally, owner Steven Ross was suspended and fined $1.5 million dollars. So who was the player involved in this tampering case? Tom Brady. The NFL […]

The New York Yankees acquired All-Star outfielder Joey Gallo last season from the Texas Rangers. Everyone was excited to see what Gallo could do in New York. A left-handed hitter with a ton of pop and a short right field porch? It seemed like a match made in Heaven. However, it was anything but. Gallo […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly sending Juan Soto and Josh Bell to the San Diego Padres, per Jon Morosi. Soto was linked to the Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals heading into the MLB trade deadline, but the Padres ultimately won out. Jeff Passan revealed the return package. The Nationals got a haul in […]

The Houston Astros acquired 1B/OF Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-way trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays. However, the trade isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Here is how it all went down, per Jeff Passan. Astros receive: 1B/OF Trey Mancini, RHP Jayden Murray Orioles receive: RHP Seth Johnson, RHP Chayce McDermott […]

The Minnesota Twins are acquiring Jorge Lopez from Baltimore Orioles, per Jon Heyman. Lopez, formerly the Orioles closer, has been fantastic in 2022. The right-hander owns a sparkling 1.68 ERA to go along with a 0.97 WHIP and 19 saves. He is arguably the most underrated reliever in baseball. Mark Feinsand reports that Baltimore received […]

Carolina Panthers superstar running back Christian McCaffrey endured an injury-plagued 2021 season. When healthy, he’s arguably the best running back in football. His combination of size, speed, and strength makes him almost impossible to tackle. But as any NFL player knows, staying healthy is the key. McCaffrey recently revealed his new plan to stay healthy […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have World Series aspirations this season. They entered the season as many experts’ pick to reach the Fall Classic. But the New York Yankees have dominated AL East headlines this season. Despite enjoying a successful year, the Blue Jays find themselves trailing New York by 12 games in the division. But Toronto […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins are two teams with playoff aspirations after missing the 2021 postseason. Both clubs want to strengthen their rosters ahead of the MLB trade deadline. And both would benefit from adding starting pitching. According to Jon Heyman, the Phillies and Twins are interested in Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle. Mahle’s […]

New England Patriots offensive assistant coach Joe Judge likened a “Dazed and Confused” movie quote to coaching in the NFL on Monday. Patriots beat writer Zach Cox shared Judge’s interesting quote on Twitter. “I think one of the things as coaches we have to understand is it’s kind of like Dazed and Confused: We get […]

Following the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl victory, there were rumblings about a potential Sean McVay retirement. McVay was rumored to be interested in leave the sidelines for the broadcast booth. However, McVay revealed that the broadcast conversations ‘never got close,’ per The Athletic. “I’ve always had an interest in the other stuff because I […]

The recent Josh Hader trade to the San Diego Padres shocked the MLB world. Why would the Milwaukee Brewers, a first place team, trade one of MLB’s best relievers? Well, there are reasons which we will discuss in a moment. ESPN MLB insider, Jeff Passan, broke the news and revealed the entirety of the trade. […]

The Los Angeles Angels were rumored to be trading Shohei Ohtani. The two-way phenom would have returned a massive trade package. However, MLB insider Jon Heyman reports that the Angels have decided to keep Ohtani. The Yankees and Padres were both linked to the superstar. But despite LA’s struggles, Ohtani will not be moved ahead […]

The NFL released an official statement on the Deshaun Watson suspension ruling. NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared the ruling which hinted at a potential appeal of the Cleveland Browns’ QB’s suspension. “We thank Judge Sue L. Robinson, the independent disciplinary officer, for her review of the voluminous record and attention during a three-day hearing that […]

Patrick Mahomes needed to receive treatment on his right leg during a recent Kansas City Chiefs practice, via Chiefs reporter Adam Teicher. After going to the Chiefs’ medical tent, fans feared the worst. But Mahomes was seen jogging without issue after leaving the medical tent, per reporter Harold R. Kuntz. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said […]

The New York Knicks are being investigated for tampering in their signing of Jalen Brunson. The Knicks were rumored to potentially have tampered earlier in the offseason. However, no verdict or punishment came to fruition. The Dallas Mavericks were reportedly upset about the situation. A Knicks executive came to a Mavs’ playoff game which originally […]

Juan Soto is expected to be traded ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Recent reports suggest that the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals are the finalists to land the superstar outfielder. However, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported that there is a sleeper team to watch out for.  “I think […]

Deshaun Watson’s suspension was announced on Monday. The Cleveland Browns quarterback will serve a 6 game suspension. Most of the NFL world believes he was fortunate to only get suspended for 6 games. However, Watson and his team don’t feel the same way. NFL insider Josina Anderson revealed that Watson and his team are “displeased” […]

The San Diego Padres enjoyed a terrific start to the 2021 MLB season. They were near the top of the NL West alongside the Los Angeles Dodgers and seemed destined to make the playoffs. But things fizzled out in the second half and San Diego ultimately missed the postseason. The Padres don’t want that to […]

The Deshaun Watson suspension decision was finally announced on Monday. Judge Sue Robinson informed Watson’s camp that the QB would miss 6 games. Speculation had been brewing for a few months leading up to this decision. But the Cleveland Browns star offseason acquisition has to feel pleased with the verdict. There were initial reports that he […]

The Deshaun Watson decision was finally announced on Monday. There has been plenty of speculation about how long his suspension will be for, but it was announced that the QB will miss 6 games this season, per Ian Rapoport. Watson received good news prior to the announcement, as he settled three more of his civil […]

Aaron Judge is red hot. The man can’t be stopped. The New York Yankees superstar blasted two home runs including a grand slam and his 40th home run this season on Friday. He followed that up with another home run on Saturday. However, his Saturday bomb against the Kansas City Royals was a special one. […]

The Boston Red Sox difficult 2022 season just keeps getting worse. Star offseason acquisition Trevor Story reportedly has a small hairline fracture near his wrist, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. Story will not swing a bat for the next 1-2 weeks and will be reevaluated then. This is difficult news for Boston without […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2nd, at 6 PM EST. That happens to be the same day New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is set to make his 2022 debut against the Nationals in Washington. Meanwhile, Juan Soto has been the subject of a number of trade rumors. Although many […]

Kevin Durant requested a trade a few weeks ago but nothing has come to fruition. Although it is believed that he still wants to be moved, the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly holding out hope for a different scenario. According to ESPN, the Nets are hoping Durant changes his mind. Sources had reportedly stated that trading […]

Novak Djokovic is one of the most all-around talented players in the world. He is a 3-time US Open champion. But his stock has fallen as of late due to non-tennis related reasons. Djokovic is famously against the COVID-19 vaccine. As a result, he has been unable to participate in a number of tennis events […]

The San Diego Padres are enjoying a superb 2022 season. However, they trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by 12 games in the NL West. Nonetheless, the Padres have playoff aspirations. San Diego may not catch the Dodgers, but they are in good position to earn a Wild Card berth. And as the 2019 Washington Nationals […]