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After losing their first 12 games of the season, the word “playoffs” was nowhere near the minds of Washington Mystics fans. Now, though, the Mystics sit just one game behind the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream for the eighth and final playoff spot. With seven games left, Washington has enough time to sneak in, via […]

It’s one thing for a sophomore to step into the starting quarterback role at a prestigious program like Oklahoma football. Jackson Arnold, though, must perform with that pressure on top of the school’s transfer to the SEC this season, which is the sport’s deepest conference. Arnold opened up about his mindset coming into the season, […]

The NFL season is finally here, and that means it’s time to make headache-inducing start/sit decisions for fantasy football lineups. While wide receivers and running backs typically shape the majority of teams, making the right decision at quarterback can be the difference between a win and a loss in any given week. Last year, Buffalo […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ wide receiver core could get a shakeup before Sunday. The club brought in free-agent wideout Kadarius Toney for a workout on Tuesday, who could slot in as its fourth wideout. Toney was one of a few players that came in, via Cards Wire’s Howard Balzer. “Seahawks reported a visit today with WR […]

It looks like Oregon football is a more vulnerable team than people thought going into the season, as it only beat FCS program Idaho 24-14 at home on Saturday. Luckily for the Ducks, though, quarterback Dillon Gabriel appears to be okay after injuring his hand. Gabriel had a positive update on Tuesday, via Ducks Wire’s […]

The San Diego Padres need a September boost to maintain their spot atop the NL Wild Card standings. Luckily, right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish is returning after missing most of the season. Darvish has healed from his groin strain, via MLB.com’s Kyle Glaser. “Yu Darvish will come off the injured list and start for San Diego […]

No. 13 LSU can’t buy a Week 1 win. The Tigers have lost every opening-week game since 2019, which ties the program record for the most consecutive 0-1 starts. LSU lost a 27-20 heartbreaker to No. 23 USC on Saturday after the Trojans scored a go-ahead touchdown with eight seconds left. While it’s not the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in the twilight of his NBA career. However, the 39-year-old still has plenty of work to do to add to his legacy. James explained how he hopes to be remembered, via The Shop. How does @KingJames want to be remembered? 💭👑 The Shop Live From Paris is out […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens will face off in a 2023 AFC Championship rematch to open the season on Thursday night. Luckily for both teams, the injury reports are relatively clean. The only starter likely to be out is Chiefs wideout Hollywood Brown, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “The first injury report of […]

The prolific competitive hot-dog eater Joey Chestnut is a force to be reckoned with. The 40-year-old continues to raise the bar, as he broke his own world record in his defeat of Takeru Kobayashi on Monday. Chestnut devoured 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes. 83 HOT DOGS IN 10 MINUTES FOR JOEY CHESTNUT AS HE […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are beginning a new chapter with quarterback Russell Wilson on Sunday. Luckily for the Black and Gold, it looks like running back Jaylen Warren will suit up as well despite his hamstring ailment. Warren is practicing this week, via Trib LIVE’s Joe Rutter. Jaylen Warren did some individual drills Monday. He said […]

In one of the weirder coincidences in recent memory, the San Francisco 49ers partied with famous rapper Rick Ross the same night rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall almost had his life taken. The team ensured that Pearsall was okay before beginning the festivities, though. The 49ers held the yearly event at head coach Kyle Shanahan’s […]

The Minnesota Twins would make the playoffs if the season ended when the calendar turned to September. They’re currently 73-62, with a 3.5-game lead over the Boston Red Sox for the third and final AL Wild Card spot. Additionally, they’re only one game behind the Kansas City Royals for the second spot. However, there’s still […]

Head coaches can get giddy after a convincing win, and Oklahoma State football boss Mike Gundy is no exception. The 57-year-old couldn’t help himself after his Cowboys beat South Dakota State 44-20 to begin the season. Gundy referenced Michigan’s infamous sign-stealing scandal when asked if he could hear what was being said in helmet communications […]

In one of the scariest sports stories in recent memory, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery on Saturday. However, the rookie is confirmed to be in stable condition after being rushed to the hospital. A video surfaced Saturday night of Pearsall walking to the ambulance after being shot. […]

Most Michigan football fans don’t seem enthused with its two-quarterback offense so far. While former walk-on Davis Warren started on Saturday against Fresno State, junior signal-caller Alex Orji threw a touchdown on the first drive. Warren’s story is inspiring, via On3’s Anthony Broome. “If it is indeed Davis Warren tonight, as it appears, what a […]

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 […]