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The Los Angeles Dodgers won a 10-9 nail-biter over the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night, but it came at a price. Club legend Clayton Kershaw injured his toe on the mound, and it doesn’t look good. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t give an encouraging prognosis, via The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. “Clayton Kershaw is going on the […]

While there are usually plenty of blowouts at this time of year, Tennessee football put a record-breaking beatdown on Chattanooga on Saturday. The Vols won 69-3, and freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava was the star. No. 15 Tennessee’s 66-point margin of victory is its largest for a season-opener in the AP Poll era, via SEC Network. […]

Manchester United host Liverpool in a classic rivalry match that reunites two Dutch managers. It’s time to continue with our Premier League odds series with a Manchester United-Liverpool prediction and pick. Arne Slot’s Liverpool tenure has gone swimmingly so far, recording two 2-0 victories against Ipswich Town and Brentford. The level of competition has risen […]

Just when it seems like Caitlin Clark can’t get any better, she somehow outdoes herself. The Indiana Fever superstar scored a career-high 31 points in her team’s 100-81 route of the Chicago Sky as he continues to make her Rookie of the Year case. Clark’s name is now in the record books once again, via […]

The New York Yankees could use a lineup boost after dropping an away series to the Washington Nationals. There’s a possibility, though, that top prospect Jasson Dominguez could be called up to the big leagues in September. Manager Aaron Boone said the organization is thinking about it, via NJ Advance Media’s Max Goodman. “Jasson Dominguez […]

San Francisco 49ers President of Football Operations and General Manager John Lynch can finally rest easy. Now that star receiver Brandon Aiyuk finally signed his contract extension, the front office can move past the drama and attend to other matters. Lynch released a statement after the extension was finalized, via the team’s website. “We were […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are a franchise in transition, but they at least have one thing set in stone. Rising star Cameron Dicker “The Kicker” will stick around for the long haul. The Chargers extended the 24-year-old’s contract on Friday, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “ESPN sources: Chargers reached agreement today with Cameron Dicker ‘The Kicker’ on […]

Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban may have walked away from college football, but he still has a prominent voice in the space. Now, he’s using it to denounce a new NCAA rule proposal that would eliminate walk-ons. Saban laid out several reasons why walk-ons are a vital part of college sports, via The […]

Leicester host Aston Villa after defeating Tranmere 4-0 in the second round of the English Carabao Cup on Tuesday. It’s time to continue with our Premier League odds series with a Leicester-Aston Villa prediction and pick. Leicester sits just 15th in the Premier League table after drawing Tottenham and falling to Fulham. However, manager Steve […]

Sports fans have been fantasizing about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ NFL potential for years. Former All-Pro running back Marshawn Lynch thinks that “The King” would’ve excelled as a tight end, but with one caveat. Lynch doesn’t think that James would’ve been an effective blocker, via the NBA’s Reddit page. Marshawn Lynch says LeBron […]

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders has been in the headlines recently, as usual. However, the Buffaloes may be in the headlines for the wrong reasons by the end of Thursday night’s game against North Dakota State. The Buffaloes are down 20-17 to the Bison at halftime, and fans are roasting Sanders’ squad online. “The […]

New York Jets fans in their 20s or older will remember when former head coach Rex Ryan predicted that his team would win the Super Bowl ahead of the 2011 season. Of course, the fiery defensive expert fell flat on his face, as the Jets missed the playoffs after going 8-8. 13 years later, those […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward may be the first player in history to get cut right after hitting a pinch-hit homer. However, the 35-year-old is looking forward to his new opportunity with the Houston Astros. Heyward admitted that the last few days have been a whirlwind, via The Houston Chronicle’s Matthew Kawahara. “I […]

39-year-old LeBron James continues to battle with Father Time heading into his 22nd NBA season. However, that’s not the only battle the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is fighting. James’ friend and business partner Maverick Carter made fun of his receding hairline, via The Pat McAfee Show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are still embroiled in a contract drama with Ja’Marr Chase. Now, another wrinkle has been thrown into the equation, and it involves Chase’s former LSU teammate Justin Jefferson. Chase wants his new deal to be worth one more cent than Jefferson’s, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: According […]

Without Vince McMahon, the WWE might have never gotten to the level of popularity it’s at today. However, McMahon has disturbing allegations attached to his name, complicating his legacy in the fourth quarter of his life. Netflix is releasing a documentary series about the 79-year-old on September 25, via the company’s social media. “Mr. McMahon, […]

At long last, the Dallas Cowboys don’t have to worry about their superstar wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb signed a four-year, $136 million ($100 million guaranteed) extension with the club on Tuesday, making him the second-highest-paid non-quarterback of all time. However, Lamb got trolled by his agent Tory Dandy after the contract got finalized, via NFL […]

The New York Yankees lost their second straight game to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, clinching another series loss to a losing team. The 5-2 defeat shrank their lead over the Baltimore Orioles atop the AL East to a half-game ahead of the Orioles’ contest with the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday night. Yankees manager Aaron […]

The Golden State Warriors could have been a new-look team this upcoming season if things had gone differently this summer. Twenty-one year old shooting guard Brandin Podziemski was inquired about by several teams, but the promising talent will stay in the Bay. Golden State could have landed a king’s ransom of picks for the Santa […]

The Chicago Cubs’ catcher position is still a question mark long-term. Miguel Amaya’s recent hot streak, though, may help the team decide its plans. Chicago manager Craig Counsell sounded off about Amaya, who has slashed .352/.398/.593 with five homers over his last 101 plate appearances, via The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma. “He’s got on a good […]

While not one of the nation’s best teams, Colorado football continues to be one of the most entertaining. Head coach Deion Sanders is still the most magnetic presence in the sport as his second year with the program approaches. Sanders dropped an eyebrow-raising quote about the media scrutiny his team faces, via WFAA. “Let’s just […]

Week 1 is around the corner and Oklahoma football is already injury-riddled. The Sooners’ wide receiver room has been particularly affected ahead of their contest against Temple on Saturday. Top wideout Nic Anderson will be out, via On3’s George Stoia. “Unfortunately for Oklahoma…junior receiver Nic Anderson will not be available Friday,” head coach Brent Venables […]

The New York Yankees’ ace didn’t have his finest outing in the nation’s capital on Tuesday. Gerrit Cole allowed three runs on six hits, including two homers back-to-back in the fourth inning. Cole sounded off on each of the home-run pitches, via YES Network. "I think I pitched well out of traffic, had good stuff […]

As NFL teams whittled their rosters down to 53 men on Tuesday, the New York Giants made a couple of unfortunate, but necessary moves. One player on each side of the ball was placed on the Giants’ injured reserve list. The two players were wideout Isaiah McKenzie and linebacker Matthew Adams, via NFL Network’s Tom […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy went from being “Mr. Irrelevant” to an MVP finalist last season. 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel couldn’t be prouder of the Iowa State alum. Samuel sounded off about Purdy’s smarts, via NFL Network. “His decision making is through the roof.” @19problemz is impressed with the leadership abilities from his QB1 […]

Patrick Mahomes Sr., who is the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, pleaded guilty to a felony driving while intoxicated charge on Tuesday. Mahomes Sr. now faces up to a decade in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Joseph D. Murphy, who is Mahomes Sr.’s attorney, released a statement, via TMZ […]

The Green Bay Packers have a running back problem. While former Las Vegas Raiders bell cow Josh Jacobs is in town to replace Aaron Jones, veteran backup AJ Dillon is down for the count. The Packers announced that Dillon’s season is over due to a neck injury, via The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman. “AJ Dillon was […]

Alabama football offensive lineman Tyler Booker continues to add to his resume. After receiving first-team All-SEC honors last season, the 20-year-old is now a Crimson Tide captain. Booker sounded off on what the captaincy means to him, via AL.com’s Nick Kelly. “Alabama OL Tyler Booker: ‘It’s great to add (team captain) to my legacy, but […]

An injury to superstar tight end Travis Kelce would be devastating for the Kansas City Chiefs. If it does happen, though, they’re now in a better position than before. The Chiefs are bolstering their tight end depth in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “Trade! The #Cowboys are finalizing a […]

The New York Yankees have a storied and partially controversial history. Former Yankee superstar Alex Rodriguez is undoubtedly their best player to ever wear No. 13, but his steroid-marred legacy has prevented him from getting his jersey retired and honored in Monument Park. However, Jazz Chisholm says that A-Rod isn’t mad about him wearing his […]

The New York Yankees lost embarrassingly to the lowly Colorado Rockies on Saturday, falling 9-2 at home. However, struggling left fielder Alex Verdugo finally has something to smile about, as he laced a solo homer in the fourth inning to break an 0-for-21 slump. Yankees manager Aaron Boone thinks that Verdugo’s long ball can be […]

Louisville football wasn’t expected to be a major player in the ACC last season, but the program shocked the college football world by going 10-4 (6-1 ACC) and qualifying for the ACC title game, falling 16-6 to an undefeated Florida State team. Now, head coach Jeff Brohm and company will have their work cut out […]

The New York Jets will cut their roster down to 53 players by 4 PM EST on Tuesday, along with the rest of the NFL. Some of the names on the cut list could surprise fans, though. The Jets are once again expected to be a playoff contender this season. This time, though, general manager […]

Liverpool continues its campaign by facing Brentford in match week two of the Premier League. It’s time to continue our premier league odds series with a Liverpool-Brentford prediction and pick. Arne Slot started his Liverpool managerial tenure with a 2-0 road victory over Ipswich Town. The Dutchman now has the chance to secure his first […]

Wolves host Chelsea after losing their opening contest to Arsenal. It’s time to continue with our Premier League odds series with a Wolves-Chelsea prediction and pick. This matchup’s timing is poetic, as Wolverhampton recently sold Pedro Neto to the Blues. Neto was subbed on in the second half of Chelsea’s loss to Man City, taking […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been a charmed organization ever since 2017. Not only do they have their franchise quarterback locked up long-term in Patrick Mahomes, but franchise center Creed Humprey will stick around as well. The club officially extended Humphrey on Thursday, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “Sources: The #Chiefs and Pro Bowl center […]

The New York Yankees are healing at the right time. Newly acquired third baseman Jazz Chisholm, who injected new life into New York’s lineup after the trade deadline, is coming back from injury much earlier than expected. Chisholm will return to the lineup on Friday, via SNY’s Andy Martino. “The Yankees indeed plan to activate […]

Former Ohio State boss Urban Meyer may be controversial, but he knows a thing or two about how to succeed as a college coach. That’s why his effusive praise of Florida State football’s Mike Norvell was eyebrow-raising. Meyer insisted that Norvell is one of the best in the nation, via The Triple Option. Urban Meyer […]

As Week 1 approaches, Iowa football is still figuring out its team after head coach Kirk Ferentz was suspended for a recruiting violation. Yet, Ferentz still has a good idea of who will start at quarterback. Ferentz is giving senior signal-caller Cade McNamara the nod as of Thursday, via CBS Sports’ David Eickholt. “Kirk Ferentz: If […]