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Las Vegas Raiders star Chandler Jones isn’t with the team after he posted frustrated messages on his Instagram, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “#Raiders coach Josh McDaniels says Chandler Jones is not with the team today and called it a ‘private’ and ‘personal’ manner,” Rapoport reported. Jones, a talented defender, was frustrated after not being […]

The Chicago Cubs made a surprising roster move on Wednesday. Just days after calling up former All-Star pitcher Shane Greene, Chicago reportedly designated him for assignment Wednesday, per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. LHP Luke Little was promoted to the big league club in a corresponding move. Greene was an All-Star in 2019 with the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals kicked off their series against the Atlanta Braves with a 10-6 victory. St. Louis is trying to play the role of spoiler. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers also lost, which is notable since LA is chasing Atlanta for the best record in the National League. Despite the defeat, it’s clear the […]

Utah football’s season opener was far from an easy contest. The Utes battled Florida and ultimately emerged victorious, winning by a final score of 24-11 despite being without QB Cam Rising. Rising received an injury update from head coach Kyle Whittingham ahead of Utah’s second game of the season, per beat writer Josh Furlong. “Whittingham […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the best teams in baseball. That said, the team’s October outlook isn’t leaving much reason for optimism at the moment. On Monday, it was revealed that Julio Urías was arrested Sunday night and charged with felony domestic violence. As a result, there’s a chance he won’t pitch again for […]

The San Francisco 49ers fell just short of reaching the Super Bowl last season. San Francisco players have often been asked if they are more motivated to win in 2023 as a result. George Kittle, however, has maintained his hunger for a Super Bowl over the years. He credits having to walk past the 49ers’ […]

The Atlanta Braves reportedly claimed utility player Andrew Velasquez off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, reports Sam Blum of The Athletic. He was ultimately optioned to Triple-A. The move comes prior to Atlanta’s series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Velasquez has previously played with the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles, and New […]

The St. Louis Cardinals aren’t competing for a playoff spot. They do have the opportunity to play the role of spoiler though. St. Louis is looking to upset the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series beginning on Tuesday. However, the Cardinals made a few roster moves prior to the series. LHP JoJo Romero was placed […]

The San Francisco 49ers still aren’t sure who their kicker will be in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jake Moody and Zane Gonzalez are both dealing with injury concerns. San Francisco even signed veteran kicker Matthew Wright as a depth option. Moody is trending in a positive direction though and he provided an update on […]

The Atlanta Falcons are trying to build a competitive team. Much of their success will depend on the performance of quarterback Desmond Ridder in 2023. Ridder understands this and recently revealed his goal for the 2023 campaign. “I feel like I have to prove myself to myself,” Ridder said, via Terrin Waack of atlantafalcons.com. “I […]

The Colorado Rockies have been stuck in mediocrity ever since Nolan Arenado was traded. Colorado’s rebuild hasn’t gone according to plan and they need to begin making moves. The team made the head-scratching decision to sign Kris Bryant prior to the 2022 campaign despite being in the middle of a rebuild. The move hasn’t really […]

The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers in convincing fashion on Monday. Houston won 13-6 and made a statement as both teams battle for the AL West title. However, Houston was also dealt a concerning injury. Key reliever Ryne Stanek was carted off the field after suffering an apparent ankle injury. Manager Dusty Baker provided […]

Shohei Ohtani has been facing the possibility of a second Tommy John surgery, something that could place his entire 2024 season at risk. It’s still uncertain whether or not Ohtani will undergo the surgery for a second time, but his agent revealed a massive injury update on Monday, via Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles […]

George Kittle did not attend San Francisco 49ers practice Monday as he continues to battle back from an adductor injury. However, there is some reason for optimism, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. “Attn: fantasy football owners: No George Kittle (adductor) at today’s bonus 49ers practice. He is, however. sprinting on a side field,” Barrows […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers issued a statement after news broke of Julio Urías’ arrest, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “We are aware of an incident involving Julio Urías. While we attempt to learn all the facts, he will not be traveling with the team. The organization has no further comment at this time,” the […]

Although Jim Harbaugh missed Michigan football’s season opener due to a suspension, he was honored by both Wolverines players and fans before and during the game. Harbaugh was asked about Michigan’s gestures during the contest during a press conference Monday, per Zach Shaw of 247Sports and CBS Sports. “Jim Harbaugh said Saturday was ‘a good […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Julio Urías was reportedly arrested Sunday night following L.A.’s series against the Atlanta Braves, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urías was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence charges late last night, an officer with the LAPD tells ESPN. Urias, 27, was booked late Sunday and […]

Walker Buehler’s previous ideal injury return date was set for September 1st. Here we are on September 2nd, and the star pitcher still isn’t with the Los Angeles Dodgers. That said, he is close to a return. Buehler is scheduled to throw one-two innings in a minor league rehab start on Sunday, per Bill Plunkett […]

Ohio State football defeated Indiana 23-3 on Saturday. The Buckeyes’ defense led the charge, while the offense dealt with frustrations throughout the affair. Sure, Ohio State enjoyed some positive moments in terms of scoring the football. Overall, though, Kyle McCord and the Buckeyes couldn’t seem to get much going. McCord commented on Ohio State football’s […]

Trea Turner is back! The shortstop endured a difficult start to the 2023 season, but Turner has found his footing over the past month. Perhaps it was a coincidence, but Turner turned a corner after Philadelphia Phillies fans gave him a standing ovation despite his previous struggles. Turner was asked by Ken Rosenthal of FOX […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Nick Bosa are still working toward agreeing to a contract. NFL insider Jeremy Fowler recently stated that there is reason for optimism ahead of the 2023 season. “Nick Bosa and the 49ers, a bit more optimism here,” Fowler said on ESPN. “People I’ve talked to believe he will be the […]

The New York Mets claimed pitcher Peyton Battenfield off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians Saturday, the team announced. Some fans will overlook this acquisition given New York’s frustrating all-around season. However, the Mets are thinking about the future and a pitcher like Battenfield could make an impact in 2024 and beyond. Battenfield, 26, made his […]

The Los Angeles Rams and star wide receiver Cooper Kupp are hoping for a bounce back season in 2023. However, things are not off to a promising start as Kupp is currently dealing with a hamstring injury. Rams head coach Sean McVay recently revealed Kupp suffered an injury “setback.” Kupp is now taking further steps to […]

Travis Hunter is establishing himself as a star and is now even receiving Heisman Trophy consideration from fans. With Colorado football taking on TCU Saturday, Hunter performed well on both sides of the ball, playing wide receiver and cornerback. Hunter’s red zone interception in the third quarter to keep Colorado in front sparked no shortage […]

With Jonathan Taylor out due to injury, Deon Jackson is expected to start at running back for the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. “On #Colts running back situation w/ Jonathan Taylor out 1st four games, Deon Jackson slated to start first game against #Jaguars […]

Jasson Dominguez impressed in his MLB debut to say the least. The New York Yankees highly-regarded prospect crushed a home run off Houston Astros star pitcher Justin Verlander in his first ever MLB at-bat. Yankees manager Aaron Boone commented on Dominguez’s electric debut after New York’s 6-2 road victory Friday night. “You can’t help but […]

Iowa State football offensive lineman Jake Remsburg is reportedly expected to receive a six-game suspension for gambling, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. The Cyclones are without a number of starters already, so Remsburg’s presence on the O-Line will unquestionably be missed. The investigation is still on-going. That said, Remsburg reportedly did not bet on Iowa […]

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with uncertainty at the kicker position. Fortunately for the team, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed a promising update on Jake Moody, who’s dealing with a quad injury, ahead of Week 1. The 49ers brought in kicking depth amid Moody and Zane Gonzalez’s injuries. However, Shanahan’s update suggests Moody could be […]

Tyler Herro has dealt with trade rumors over the past two offseasons. Last season, he was mentioned in rumors prior to inking a contract extension. As NBA fans certainly know by now, Herro’s been connected to the Portland Trail Blazers as Damian Lillard trade rumors swirl this offseason. The young guard hasn’t said much about […]

The Las Vegas Aces own the best record in the WNBA. A’ja Wilson has led the charge for Las Vegas, establishing herself as an MVP candidate once again. Kelsey Plum has also played a pivotal role in the Aces’ success. She recently addressed her plan of attack as the Aces prepare for another championship run. […]

Even professional athletes can get starstruck. This was the case when rookies on the Los Angeles Lakers recently met LeBron James. Video via ClutchPoints and South Bay Lakers: “He came up to me like, ‘I’m Bron'… Like, we know you are!” D’Moi Hodge and the Lakers rookies were STARSTRUCK when they met LeBron James 😅👑 […]

Klay Thompson is confident heading into the 2023-24 season. Following a 2022-23 campaign that saw the Golden State Warriors fail to repeat as NBA champions, Thompson recently made a ring No. 5 declaration while speaking to fans in China, via the Warriors and ClutchPoints. “To all my Chinese fans, I love you guys so much,” […]

In an era where teams rely on advanced statistics, old-school stats like RBI are often left on the back-burner. RBIs are still telling of how productive a player is though, and that holds true for Chicago Cubs resurgent star Cody Bellinger. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, Bellinger’s 51 RBI (and counting) since the All-Star […]

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 […]