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USC football has done a tremendous job of rebuilding the football program. With head coach Lincoln Riley and Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Caleb Williams leading the charge in 2022, the Trojans were close to earning a College Football Playoff spot. In 2023, former USC star QB Matt Leinart recently said anything short of a Playoff […]

The New York Yankees haven’t had a good 2023 season. The team has underperformed and New York’s future is uncertain ahead of the offseason. There’s still reason for hope, however. The Yankees’ pitching staff features talent and could bounce back in 2024 if injuries don’t overtake the rotation again. Meanwhile, New York’s bullpen has displayed […]

MLB is making a change to the robot umpire system in the minor leagues. According to FOX Sports, the robot strike zone will increase in size. This is reportedly to “better reflect individual batters.” The league is experimenting with a number of new changes. This has been evidenced at the MLB level as well, with […]

Shohei Ohtani’s elbow injury situation has often been compared to Bryce Harper’s, as the Philadelphia Phillies superstar underwent Tommy John surgery during this past offseason and returned as a DH early in 2023. However, Ohtani’s already undergone Tommy John surgery once before, causing this scenario to be quite different for the Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom, […]

The stars were out in LA on Thursday to open the Atlanta Braves-Los Angeles Dodgers series. Atlanta earned an exciting 8-7 win with Ronald Acuna Jr and Mookie Betts stealing the show throughout the affair. Betts and Acuna Jr are also the frontrunners for the National League MVP award. Betts issued a stern take after […]

Aaron Rodgers hasn’t wasted anytime creating rivalries since joining the New York Jets. The star QB recently got into a verbal altercation with New York Giants defender Jihad Ward during a preseason game, and the audio was made available via Hard Knocks. Rodgers and Ward could be heard trading verbal jabs after Rodgers took a […]

The Cleveland Guardians claimed SP Lucas Giolito, RP Reynaldo Lopez, and RP Matt Moore on waivers from the Los Angeles Angels Thursday. The Angels saw a number of players get claimed after placing them on waivers, as the Halos’ trade deadline decision to buy clearly did not work out. The Guardians are now seemingly trying […]

The Cleveland Guardians have reportedly claimed SP Lucas Giolito, RP Reynaldo Lopez, and RP Matt Moore on waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The claims come just a month after Giolito and Lopez were acquired by the Angels from the Chicago White Sox in a trade. The deal obviously didn’t go […]

The New York Yankees recently released former MVP Josh Donaldson amid his underperformance and injury concerns. Yankees fans weren’t exactly upset to see him leave. Donaldson’s release led many to wonder if teams would display interest in him. Sure enough, the Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly considering the third baseman, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. […]

Utah football quarterback Cam Rising played a pivotal role in the program’s success in 2022. He’s unlikely to start the Utes’ season opener against Florida, however, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. “Here’s our update on Utah QB Cam Rising, who sources told ESPN is doubtful to play against Florida tomorrow. Expect junior Bryson Barnes to […]

The Cleveland Browns are set to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2023 NFL season opener. Joe Burrow returned to practice for the Bengals on Wednesday. However, the Browns received a positive health update on their QB Deshaun Watson as well. Watson and WR Elijah Moore returned to practice on Wednesday after previously battling illnesses, […]

There have been some reports questioning whether or not Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will play during the 2023 season. Murray is recovering from an ACL injury which has led to the uncertainty. A source close to the situation told ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss that Murray will play in 2023 though. “There’s been quite a bit of chatter […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the midst of a terrible 2023 season despite entering the year with high expectations. The team signed catcher Willson Contreras during the offseason in hopes he could help fill the void left by Yadier Molina. Instead, things haven’t gone according to plan for the ball club, as they currently […]

The Seattle Mariners are fighting for the American League West title. However, all eyes are currently on Julio Rodriguez who’s dealing with a foot injury. Rodriguez is reportedly frustrated with the injury, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. “Julio Rodriguez is frustrated about the issue with his foot particularly since it arose without any […]

The Cleveland Browns and former first-round pick Alex Leatherwood are reportedly in agreement on a contract. Leatherwood, who was recently waived by the Chicago Bears, is signing with the Browns’ practice squad, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The move gives the Browns a player with plenty of upside. Leatherwood hasn’t performed up to his […]

The Los Angeles Angels shocked the MLB world Tuesday, placing a number of key players on waivers. Notably, star pitcher Lucas Giolito was placed on waivers just a month after being acquired by the Angels for highly-regarded prospects. The Angels’ messy situation is a conversation for another time, but now Giolito is wondering which team […]

The Chicago Bears have been busy as Week 1 of the season looms. They most recently waived DE Terrell Lewis, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pelissero believes the Bears may be preparing to make waiver claims as a result of recent roster moves. “The #Bears, who own the top spot in the waiver priority […]

The New York Yankees released 3B Josh Donaldson Tuesday, a move that did not disappoint fans of the team who had grown tired of the veteran. Now, New York is reportedly considering calling up a top prospect, per Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. “In addition to internal discussions about bringing up top catching prospect Austin […]

Zac Taylor didn’t confirm whether or not Joe Burrow will practice prior to Week 1. Taylor was asked if Burrow isn’t practicing due to his uncertain contract situation. The Cincinnati Bengals head coach fired back with a one-word response. “No,” Taylor said, via Joe Danneman of FOX19. It should be noted that Burrow has faced […]

The Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a trade involving TE Albert Okwuegbunam Tuesday, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. “Another trade: Broncos traded TE Albert Okwuegbunam and a 2025 seventh-round pick to the Eagles for a 2025 sixth-round pick, per sources,” Schefter reports. Okwuegbunam, 25, has been in the NFL since 2020. He […]

The Houston Astros reinstated OF Michael Brantley from the injured list Tuesday, the team announced. Brantley’s return comes at the perfect time, as Houston is currently battling for the American League West with the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. OF Corey Julks was optioned to Triple-A and RHP Jake Cousins was designated for assignment in […]

The New York Yankees released 3B Josh Donaldson on Tuesday. Donaldson was on the injured list and New York ultimately decided to move on from the 2015 AL MVP. Yankees fans haven’t been shy about expressing their excitement when New York moves on from a struggling player, with examples such as Joey Gallo and Aaron […]

The New Orleans Saints are waiving safety Johnathan Abram, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Abram, who was previously a first-round draft pick by the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, has been in the NFL since 2019. He remained with the Raiders through the 2021 season before playing with the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin has dealt with an injury-plagued 2023 season. After news broke on Monday that Gonsolin will undergo Tommy John surgery, the Dodgers will have questions to answer in their starting rotation. Gonsolin will miss the majority, if not all of 2024, following the surgery. Dustin May also underwent elbow […]

Michigan football is preparing for their season opener on Saturday. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has dealt with plenty of uncertainty during the offseason, but he remains confident in quarterback JJ McCarthy. While speaking on the Inside Michigan Football radio show, Harbaugh shared his honest thoughts on McCarthy, via maizenbrew.com. “He’s so terrific at so many things. […]

The Atlanta Braves feature arguably the most balanced roster in baseball. They are near the top of the league in many offensive and pitching categories. With Ronald Acuna Jr leading the charge, this Atlanta ball club is built for the playoffs. Today, we are taking on a challenge and trying to find one fatal flaw […]

The Dallas Cowboys acquired QB Trey Lance from the San Francisco 49ers. The deal has raised some eyebrows about Dak Prescott’s future given his playoff struggles. Dallas is still planning on having Prescott start in 2023 though. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy recently addressed any potential issues with Lance and Prescott following the trade, per […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced SP Tony Gonsolin will undergo Tommy John surgery, per Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. It was already known that Gonsolin could miss the remainder of the 2023 season after being placed on the IL. However, this update puts him in jeopardy of missing all of 2024 as well. […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has continued to improve. He’s not a star, but the Giants believe he can be a reliable option under center. Saquon Barkley is a believer in Jones and recently addressed how the QB’s “swagger” has developed since joining the Giants. “I don’t want to speak for DJ but he’s […]

San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado lost his cool during Sunday’s loss against the Milwaukee Brewers. Machado had a complete meltdown in the dugout, smashing his bat on a water cooler and later tossing his helmet in frustration. The moment summed up San Diego’s season in a sense, as they’ve fallen well below their lofty […]

Bryce Young was the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft for a reason. The Carolina Panthers believe he can become a star in the league. Young impressed during the NFL preseason and appears ready for the regular season. However, Panthers beat writer Sheena Quick believes Young was ready before preseason games even began. […]

The Atlanta Braves reinstated 2B Ozzie Albies from the injured list Monday, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Ozzie is back. The #Braves reinstated second baseman Ozzie Albies from the injured list, recalled right-hander Darius Vines, and and optioned lefty Jared Shuster and infielder Vaughn Grissom to Triple-A Gwinnett,” O’Brien reported.  Albies, a key infielder […]

The Green Bay Packers reportedly cut punter Pat O’Donnell from the roster, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. The move came as a surprise ahead of Week 1. “First surprise of cuts in Green Bay: Punter Pat O’Donnell is out. Looks like they’re going with Daniel Whelan. This impacts rookie K Anders Carlson, too, given that O’Donnell was […]

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie linebacker Ventrell Miller reportedly suffered a ruptured Achilles and will miss the 2023 season, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Miller’s injury occurred during Saturday’s preseason finale. This is a devastating blow to a young and talented player. Miller, 24, was a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Jaguars […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future is clouded in uncertainty. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar has displayed loyalty throughout his career so far, but there’s a chance he could end up leaving the team at some point. If Giannis does depart from the Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are expected to have interest in him, […]

Aaron Rodgers’ NFL preseason debut with the New York Jets was a success. Rodgers completed five of his eight passes across two series. Additionally, the future Hall-of-Famer recorded 47 yards through the air and one impressive touchdown. Rodgers’ TD pass was a dime to Garrett Wilson. The Rodgers-Wilson connection will be something to monitor all […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated by the Boston Red Sox on Saturday by a final score of 8-5. Frustration told the story for LA, as both Max Muncy and Dave Roberts were ejected after arguing a questionable strike-three call by the home plate umpire. Video via Dodger Blue. Jordan Baker had a quick hook […]

Kenny Pickett may be on the verge of a breakout season. The young quarterback has excelled during the NFL preseason and experts around the league believe 2023 may be Pickett’s year. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris recently discussed Pickett’s perfect NFL preseason QB rating. “Ah, man, I think that all of us just coming […]

The Dallas Cowboys acquired quarterback Trey Lance from the San Francisco 49ers on Friday. The deal was a good move for Dallas, as it projects to be a low-risk, high-reward acquisition. Fans are wondering how the deal impacts Dak Prescott though. Some reports previously stated that Dallas wanted to extend the veteran QB, while others […]