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A stadium where New York Yankees legend and arguably the greatest baseball player of all-time Babe Ruth played could reportedly be torn down soon, according to Stephen Wade of apnews.com. The Meiji Jingu Stadium in Tokyo, Japan played host to Ruth and other superstars in 1934. Ruth performed well and his legacy has lived on not […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. accomplished a legendary feat on Friday. The Atlanta Braves star became just the fifth player in MLB history to join the 40-40 club. Only Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, and Alfonso Soriano had previously accomplished the feat. Bonds, who’s regarded as one of the best players ever, sent a message to […]

Cornerback Jonathan Jones and guard Sidy Sow have been downgraded to out for the New England Patriots game versus the New York Jets, the team announced. The Jets are obviously dealing with impactful injuries of their own, but New England will need their secondary to step up in a major way with Jones out. Otherwise, […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is listed as questionable for Week 3 versus the Cincinnati Bengals, per Adam Schefter. However, Rams fans and Nacua’s fantasy football managers will love Sean McVay’s update on Nacua. Despite the questionable injury status, McVay said Nacua is expected to play, per Schefter as well. Nacua is dealing […]

There have been some discussions about possibly shutting down Aaron Judge for the remainder of the 2023 season. After all, the New York Yankees’ playoff odds are slim and Judge battled injury for a significant portion of the 2023 campaign. Judge isn’t considering not playing though. The Yankees star gave two reasons why he will […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently won a series against the Chicago Cubs. Chicago’s loss prompted manager David Ross to call Pittsburgh “not a good team.” The comments ruffled some feathers, even though Ross was making the point that the Cubs simply can’t afford to lose to below-average ball clubs amid their NL Wild Card pursuit. Ross […]

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow is officially questionable for Monday Night Football versus the Los Angeles Rams, per Adam Schefter. Burrow is dealing with a calf injury, something that has possibly played a role in his struggles through the first two weeks of the season. Although the Rams are preparing for the game as if […]

Oregon and Colorado’s Saturday football clash is destined to captivate the entire sports world. Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes have taken over college football in 2023, but Oregon is looking to make a statement at home. One thing that Colorado’s opponents don’t seem to understand is that the Buffaloes feed off of motivation. Yet, people […]

Colorado football has started the 2023 season 3-0 with head coach Deion Sanders leading the charge. Sanders and the Buffaloes are currently preparing for a pivotal clash with Oregon. Prior to the game, former MLB players took some time to remember Sanders’ best baseball moments. Sanders played both football and baseball, and happened to excel […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. has joined the 40-40 club, smashing his 40th home run of the 2023 season. He became just the fifth player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in a single-season, joining Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Jose Canseco, and Alfonso Soriano. Acuña is also now the first member […]

Shohei Ohtani, despite his injury concerns, is still going to be a highly-sought after free agent during the offseason. Teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Seattle Mariners have all been linked to the superstar. The New York Yankees and New York Mets will also certainly be mentioned as possible suitors. […]

Sean Doolittle has announced his retirement from MLB. Doolittle, who won the 2019 World Series with the Washington Nationals and was a two-time All-Star, is retiring after 11 seasons. Doolittle released a statement to announce his decision, via Talkin’ Baseball. World Series champion Sean Doolittle has announced his retirement from baseball pic.twitter.com/WcszkyQSm2 — Talkin’ Baseball […]

Kris Bryant has had quite a bit of 2016 nostalgia in 2023. Bryant, who led the Chicago Cubs to their drought-breaking World Series victory during the ’16 campaign, faced his old Cubs teammate Anthony Rizzo (now with the New York Yankees) earlier this season. On Friday, Bryant, who is now with the Colorado Rockies, returned […]

Aaron Rodgers is beginning the journey of working his way back from an Achilles injury at 39-years old. Rodgers wants to defy the odds and play again this season, something that seems unlikely but counting Rodgers out is difficult to do. The future Hall-of-Famer provided the first real update on his injury during an appearance […]

The Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers will square off in Week 3 both sporting 1-1 records. Las Vegas received a pivotal Jakobi Meyers injury update ahead of the game though, via head coach Josh McDaniels. “@Raiders coach Josh McDaniels says Jakobi Meyers is good to go and that Tyree Wilson will be back at […]

Dallas Cowboys superstar Trevon Diggs recently suffered a season-ending injury. Diggs endured an ACL injury and has received support from people all over the sports world. ESPN analyst Bart Scott thought he’d throw a jab at the Cowboys and make a joke while discussing the situation, something that didn’t sit well with Stephen A. Smith […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has been ruled out with an ankle injury for Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks. Panthers head coach Frank Reich revealed the QB’s injury timeline, stating that doctors expect Young to be out for one-two weeks, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. Wolfe also reports that Andy Dalton is expected […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions will square off on Sunday in Week 3. The Falcons-Lions clash isn’t the most exciting game on the schedule, but it is set to feature rare running back history. Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are both rookies who were selected near the top of the 2023 NFL Draft. It’s […]

Just days after making an outrageous Shohei Ohtani claim and later telling the MLB community to “shut the h*ll up,” ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith embarrassed himself at Yankee Stadium. Smith threw out, or at least attempted to throw out, the first pitch before the New York Yankees’ home game against the Toronto Blue Jays. […]

Los Angeles Rams breakout receiver Puka Nacua reportedly is not practicing Thursday due to an oblique injury, per Adam Grosbard of the Orange Country Register. Nacua is expected to play on Monday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals though. Sean McVay also provided an update on Nacua, per Grosbard as well. “That’s absolutely something that you […]

Willson Contreras’ 2023 season came to an early end after suffering an injury. Contreras is reportedly dealing with tendonitis in his left wrist and was placed on the IL as a result, ultimately ending his ’23 campaign with the season winding down, per Rob Rains of stlsportspage.com. Contreras is a star, but his first season […]

Christian Watson did not practice Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports. Watson not practicing raised eyebrows since he’s missed the past two weeks due to a hamstring injury. Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur eased concern while speaking to the media after Thursday’s practice, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “Christian Watson did not […]

Joe Burrow is dealing with a calf injury and his status for Week 3 versus the Los Angeles Rams is in question. Burrow was asked about his injury on Thursday ahead of the Rams-Bengals Monday Night Football clash. “Feeling better. Not as sore,” Burrow responded, per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. “Time heals. So […]

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Bobby Miller is expected to start either Game 1 or Game 2 of the NLDS. Miller has performed especially well in recent action, and will likely play a pivotal role for LA in the MLB playoffs. Miller, who appears to be a star the Dodgers can count on for years to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to climb over the .500 mark in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears. Wide receiver Kadarius Toney is questionable with a toe injury though. He is not practicing Thursday according to Nick Jacobs of KSHB 41 News, adding further uncertainty to his status for Sunday’s contest. Toney endured his […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard is one of the best players in the NFL. He recently took some time for an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints. In addition to discussing his new partnership with Chili’s, Pollard talked about Ezekiel Elliott’s departure, Dak Prescott criticism, the Cowboys’ Super Bowl chances, and more. Without further ado, let’s […]

Dallas Cowboys star running back Tony Pollard is teaming up with Chili’s in a partnership football fans will absolutely love. Pollard, who has emerged as one of the best running backs in the entire NFL, is partnering with Chili’s for the launch of BOGO boneless wings every Monday during the season. Fans will be able […]

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman was one of the best starters in all of baseball to open the 2023 season. He struggled in July and later suffered an injury, ultimately landing on the IL. Stroman recently returned, however, but his pitching role is uncertain. Stroman said he is open to a bullpen role if necessary, […]

Stephen A. Smith doesn’t believe Shohei Ohtani should receive a $500 million contract in MLB free agency during the upcoming offseason. Ohtani, who will not pitch in 2024 after undergoing elbow surgery, is still expected to get a lucrative amount of money in free agency. Smith explained his reasoning while speaking on ESPN First Take, […]

The Cleveland Browns are bringing RB Kareem Hunt back amid Nick Chubb’s season-ending injury, but that doesn’t mean he will immediately become Cleveland’s primary option out of the backfield. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Jerome Ford, who impressed in Week 2 following Chubb’s injury, will remain Cleveland’s lead running back, per Mary Kay Cabot […]

The MLB playoffs are right around the corner and the San Francisco Giants are three games back of an NL Wild Card spot. Starting pitcher Alex Cobb is reportedly headed to the injured list with a hip injury amid San Francisco’s playoff push, however, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. “It sounds like […]

The Green Bay Packers were defeated in heartbreaking fashion by the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, dropping a 25-24 nail-biter. Green Bay fell to 1-1 with the defeat, an impressive record considering RB Aaron Jones missed Week 2 and WR Christian Watson has yet to play in 2023 due to injury. Jones and Watson received […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers already clinched the National League West. LA is now focused on catching the Atlanta Braves for the best record in baseball. Doing so would lead to the Dodgers earning home field advantage throughout the 2023 MLB playoffs. The 2023 postseason will be a challenge for the Dodgers though. Even some of […]

The MLB playoffs are right around the corner. Division and Wild Card races are coming down to the wire all over the league. Although some divisions are already decided, both the AL and NL Wild Card races are far from over. Today, we will be looking at how the playoffs would shape up if the […]

The Chicago Bears and Justin Fields haven’t started the 2023 season the way in which they would have liked. Chicago is 0-2 and Fields has struggled for the most part. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN, the Bears reportedly aren’t concerned about Fields though, via Daniel Greenberg. “According to @DanGrazianoESPN, there’s not a high level […]

The Baltimore Orioles clinched a playoff spot and will be playing October baseball. Baltimore’s offense has carried them in 2023, and the trade deadline acquisition of SP Jack Flaherty was supposed to improve the rotation. Instead, Flaherty has not pitched well in Baltimore and the Orioles made a shocking rotation move as a result. Flaherty […]

The Chicago Cubs have struggled in recent action. They still hold an NL Wild Card spot but other teams are closing in fast. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer commented on Chicago’s 2-8 stretch as the playoffs loom, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “At times did I feel like we looked tired? Yes. But […]

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is rumored to be dating Taylor Swift. The two are reportedly “hanging out“, but it’s unclear exactly how serious their relationship is. Nevertheless, plenty of sports personalities have shared their thoughts on the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift dating rumors. Stephen A. Smith is the latest sports pundit to […]

Adam Wainwright earned his 200th win on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The right-hander pitched admirably in the game, spinning seven shutout innings while striking out three and allowing only four hits. The Cardinals ultimately won 1-0. Wainwright revealed the absurd amount of messages he received after reaching victory No. 200 for his career, and […]