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The Denver Broncos are hoping that quarterback Bo Nix can take the next step in his development this season—and he’s doing everything in his power to make that happen. After a standout rookie year where he helped end Denver’s nine-year playoff drought, the former first-round pick spent part of his offseason learning from a legendary […]

The San Francisco Giants find themselves in an increasingly tense situation as the MLB trade deadline nears, and much of that urgency centers on ace Logan Webb. The club dropped to 54-50 after an 8-1 loss to the New York Mets on Friday night, and Webb’s outing left fans and media alike concerned about the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers added another chapter to their legacy Saturday, honoring three franchise greats—Ben Roethlisberger, Maurkice Pouncey, and Joey Porter Sr.—by inducting them into the 2025 Steelers Hall of Honor. For Roethlisberger, the moment was emotional not because of personal accolades, but because of who he’s entering with. The former quarterback played all 18 seasons […]

The New York Yankees were dealt a jolt of uncertainty Saturday when superstar outfielder Aaron Judge was scratched from the lineup ahead of Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The move comes just one day after Judge played in Friday’s series opener, a 12-5 loss in the Bronx that deepened the team’s recent skid. With […]

The Minnesota Twins have become a focal point of trade deadline buzz, with elite closer Jhoan Duran emerging as one of the most coveted bullpen arms on the market. The 27-year-old has anchored the Minnesota Twins’ bullpen in 2025, posting a dominant 1.90 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 16 saves across 47.1 innings pitched. As […]

The New York Mets, currently leading the NL East standings, are preparing to intensify trade talks ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. With a 60-44 record and a slim half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies, the club is entering a crucial stretch that could determine whether they secure their first division title since 2015. […]

The New York Yankees made a roster move Saturday morning aimed at addressing their recently struggling bullpen, activating right-handed reliever Yerry De Los Santos from the 15-day injured list ahead of Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The roster update comes after New York’s bullpen was tagged for 10 runs in a 12-5 loss at […]

The New York Mets have surged to the top of the National League East this season, and one of the most crucial drivers of that success has been outfielder Brandon Nimmo. After a frustrating 2024 season plagued by injuries and inconsistency, Nimmo is bouncing back—mentally and physically. His comments after Friday’s 9-1 win over the […]

The New York Mets made their first significant move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for two right-handed pitchers—Wellington Aracena, ranked as the organization’s No. 19 prospect by MLB Pipeline, and Cameron Foster. With the Mets bullpen needing reinforcement and the division race tightening, […]

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey took the latest shot in the ongoing SEC vs. Big Ten conference rivalry—and he did it with viral flair. After James Franklin referred to the SEC as “that other conference” during Big Ten Media Days, Sankey flipped the insult into a full-on troll job that lit up social media. Sankey posted […]

The Carolina Panthers were on the brink of NFL immortality in February 2016 when they took the field for Super Bowl 50. But the defining image of that loss—Cam Newton appearing to hesitate on a fumble late in the fourth quarter—has haunted him ever since. Now, almost a decade later, former teammate Greg Olsen is […]

The Los Angeles Rams have made it clear they expect their defense to be the driving force in the upcoming NFL season, and second-year edge rusher Jared Verse is already adding fuel to that fire. With the team’s training camp underway at Loyola Marymount University, Verse offered a blunt assessment of where the unit stands […]

The Seattle Mariners made the first major splash of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a move aimed at addressing their offensive inconsistency. Seattle is firmly in the playoff hunt but still chasing its first-ever World Series appearance—having not reached the ALCS since 2001. Though the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers now feature one of the league’s most respected veteran backcourts following a whirlwind series of offseason moves. When the Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard earlier this month, the move stunned much of the NBA. But what caught even more attention was the immediate message Lillard received from Jrue Holiday, who had […]

The Houston Astros sit atop the AL West as the trade deadline nears, but general manager Dana Brown has made it clear that reinforcements are still needed. After a brutal run of injuries, Brown revealed that acquiring a left-handed bat is now the top priority. Brown spoke to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome before Thursday’s game […]

The Washington Commanders signed Von Miller to a one-year deal on Monday, hoping the veteran’s experience would add more leadership to a promising defense under second-year head coach Dan Quinn. Early signs from NFL training camp 2025 suggest the gamble is already paying off. Miller may be easing into training camp with limited reps, but […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper continues to build to his legacy, having recently eclipsed the 350 home run mark in his career. Through 74 games this season, he’s batting .271 with 75 hits, 14 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 46 runs scored. His transformation from a highly touted teenage phenom into a dependable franchise cornerstone […]

The Boston Red Sox managed to escape with a wild 9-8 extra-inning win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday to avoid being swept, but it came with a potentially costly blow. Top prospect Marcelo Mayer exited the game in the fifth inning due to right wrist discomfort—sparking immediate concern within the organization and among fans. […]

The Houston Astros sent a clear message to the rest of the American League Wednesday night. Despite being undermanned and riddled with injuries, Houston completed a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road with a 4-3 win at Chase Field, improving to 60-42 and pulling into a tie with the Toronto Blue Jays for […]

The Boston Red Sox made improbable MLB history Wednesday night in their thrilling 9-8 extra-innings comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies, defying nearly every statistical expectation along the way. Despite striking out 17 times, allowing five home runs, and falling behind 5-0 early, Boston fought back to avoid getting swept after losing the first and […]

The Green Bay Packers are entering NFL training camp with high expectations and playoff aspirations, but a routine media session took an unexpectedly chaotic turn on Wednesday. Head coach Matt LaFleur’s press conference was suddenly interrupted when loud emergency alerts blared from multiple reporters’ phones, cutting him off mid-sentence and momentarily derailing the conversation. As […]

The Tennessee Titans are making moves during NFL training camp, recently signing veteran linebacker Jihad Ward to help solidify their defensive front seven. The move comes just days after edge rusher Lorenzo Carter announced his retirement, leaving Tennessee thin on rotational pass-rushing options. The NFL’s Jordan Schultz broke the news on X, formerly known as […]

The Los Angeles Chargers may have struck gold with Ladd McConkey, but the standout rookie wideout still sees room to grow. As training camp ramps up in Costa Mesa, the second-year receiver opened up about his performance during his rookie season—and made it clear that stats alone don’t tell the whole story. In a post […]

The Seattle Seahawks are clearly moving in a new direction under head coach Mike Macdonald, and that shift now includes the surprising release of Noah Fant. During a media session this week, the head coach swiftly shut down questions about Fant’s exit, giving little insight into a move that saved the Seahawks cap space and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the stretch run with the AL East lead—but manager John Schneider wants more from his franchise cornerstone. As Toronto geared up for the series finale against the New York Yankees, Schneider issued a bold yet measured message to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the team’s All-Star slugger. MLB’s Keegan Matheson took […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ latest loss wasn’t just painful—it was downright embarrassing. Manager Oliver Marmol didn’t hold back after his club was shut out 6-0 by the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, closing out a disappointing series in Denver. The blunt assessment spread quickly after MLB’s John Denton took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and […]

The Milwaukee Brewers may have seen their 11-game winning streak come to a halt, but rookie Jacob Misiorowski made sure to leave his mark Tuesday night. In a 1-0 shutout loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, the 23-year-old flamethrower joined an exclusive club in Brewers pitching history—once again proving he’s more than just […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered another concerning setback on Tuesday night when reliever Ben Casparius exited their game against the Minnesota Twins with an apparent injury. His early removal underscored the team’s deepening bullpen crisis as the trade deadline approaches. Casparius appeared to suffer the injury in the sixth inning after allowing four straight batters […]

The New York Yankees are right back in the AL East standings race — and rookie Ben Rice delivered the biggest swing of the series Tuesday night. His ninth-inning solo blast off of Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman helped New York escape with a gritty 5-4 win at Rogers Centre, snapping a five-game losing […]

The New York Yankees are gaining ground in the AL East, and part of that surge comes from an unexpected source — rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler. Following New York’s 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre, manager Aaron Boone singled out the one thing about the young pitcher that […]

The Kansas City Royals added a historic name to their rotation Tuesday night, and it comes with one of the most improbable resumes in the game. Rich Hill, the 45-year-old left-hander, made his season debut for the club at Wrigley Field, officially tying MLB history by pitching for his 14th different franchise, matching Edwin Jackson’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a major scare this week when reliever Tanner Scott exited Monday night’s win over the Minnesota Twins with a noticeable arm issue. On Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that the left-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation — a decision the team is hopeful will not […]

The Baltimore Orioles made another midseason roster move Tuesday as they look to generate momentum in the second half of the season. The team recalled Dylan Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk ahead of their matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. To clear space on the Orioles depth chart, infielder Luis Vazquez was optioned. The move was first […]

Despite not being selected to the 2025 All-Star team, Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi still walked away with both the bonus — and the respect. The veteran starter recently spoke on the organization’s decision to award him his $100,000 MLB All-Star bonus, despite not being named to the American League roster for the Midsummer Classic […]

As the New York Yankees navigate the final stretch before this year’s MLB trade deadline, one player drawing attention both on and off the field is Spencer Jones. The towering slugger and Yankees top prospect is lighting up Triple-A pitching — and lighting up social media, too. In a story published by The Athletic’s Chris […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got the clutch play they desperately needed Monday night — and it came from center fielder James Outman, whose game-ending catch might be remembered as one of the most important defensive highlights of the team’s season. Facing the Minnesota Twins at Chavez Ravine, the Dodgers clung to a 5-2 lead in […]

The Cincinnati Reds may have fallen short in Monday’s 10-8 loss to the Washington Nationals, but Elly De La Cruz and Terry Francona made sure fans didn’t leave without a laugh. In a moment that lit up social media, the young shortstop and veteran manager shared a playful exchange during a fifth-inning pitching change that […]

As teams around the league approach the 100-game mark of the 2025 season, the Minnesota Twins found themselves in the national spotlight Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers — and not just for their performance on the field. When Carlos Correa stepped up to bat at Chavez Ravine, the atmosphere turned sharply hostile. Dodgers […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are surging — and Bo Bichette knows exactly who’s riding with them. After helping power the club to a 4-1 win over the New York Yankees on Monday, the star shortstop took a moment to give credit where it was due — the Blue Jays fans. MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson posted Bichette’s […]