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The Minnesota Vikings are already grasping at straws to save their season. Now that first-round pick JJ McCarthy is down for the count, the team must redirect its plans. The Vikings have brought in a backup quarterback to replace the injured McCarthy, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “The #Vikings have signed former #Panthers draft pick […]

Arsenal begins the campaign playing against Wolves. It’s time to continue our premier league odds series with an Arsenal-Wolves prediction and pick. The Premier League title has evaded Arsenal every year since 2004, but this season could finally see the Gunners lift the trophy. Mikel Arteta and company have pushed Manchester City to the brink […]

There are no superlatives left to describe Aaron Judge. The towering slugger swatted the 300th homer of his career in the New York Yankees’ 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, becoming the fastest player to ever reach the milestone. Judge’s three-run shot to left field ballooned New York’s lead to 9-2 in […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense just got stronger. While the New York Giants prioritized future draft capital, the Texan club upgraded its defense in a rare deal with its division rival. The Cowboys acquired a veteran defensive lineman from the Giants, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “BREAKING: The #Giants are trading DT Jordan Phillips to the […]

The Atlanta Braves bullpen is taking a major hit. Southpaw hurler AJ Minter’s hip has been bothering him all season, and the situation has reached a breaking point. Minter needs hip surgery, via The Athletic’s David O’Brien. “#Braves reliever A.J. Minter will have surgery on his left hip, which had bothered him off and on […]

The New York Yankees had reason to be afraid after Jazz Chisholm went down with an elbow injury against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. However, the former Miami Marlin may be back before Yankee fans know it. New York announced that Chisholm’s ailment isn’t major, via the team’s social media. “Prior to tonight’s game, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs don’t need extra help, as they’ve won three rings and four AFC championships in the past five years. However, NBA legend Rasheed Wallace is available if needed. Wallace jokingly announced his return to athletics at Chiefs camp on Wednesday, via his social media. I’m comin’ out of retirement 🗣️#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/vslhsWG3aA — […]

The Washington Commanders are a team in transition, and it needs to go smoothly this season. The franchise routinely ruins young quarterbacks, and it can ill-afford for 2024 second-overall pick Jayden Daniels to receive the same fate. There are several ways to end the perpetual cycle of disaster, but one of the most important factors […]

The New York Jets have a deep team on both sides of the ball, which is unfamiliar territory for the typically floundering organization. This means that a few of the starters will have to prove themselves this summer as upstart backups apply pressure. Traditionally, the Jets are a defensive team at best, and completely dysfunctional […]

It’s safe to say that the New York Yankees found a gem this past offseason. Right fielder Juan Soto has been everything the team could have hoped for this year and has made his case to earn a king’s ransom on a long-term deal this winter. Soto clobbered three home runs against the Chicago White […]

The Cincinnati Bengals not only have a star quarterback, but a thoughtful one as well. Joe Burrow has been outspoken in his support for the black community since the George Floyd protests in 2020, and the former Heisman Trophy winner continues to denounce racism. Burrow discussed the topic with NFL retiree Ryan Clark, via Clark’s […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a CeeDee Lamb problem. The star wideout is holding out to leverage the club into giving him a new contract, and now Vegas is dreaming of him going to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are favored to trade for Lamb, via CP Betting. “The Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb are at […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics are over, and Tyrese Haliburton can now reflect on how far he’s come. The Indiana Pacers star went from idolizing LeBron James to winning gold medals with him. Haliburton posted the evidence, via his social media. my mom sent me these pics this morning, life crazy lol pic.twitter.com/nYJMM3PdKb — Tyrese Haliburton […]

The SEC will see Texas football compete in the conference for the first time this season. However, the Longhorns’ backfield is already compromised. Backup running back Christian Clark may miss significant time, via Orangebloods.com’s Anwar Richardson. “I can confirm that true freshman RB Christian Clark has sustained what is believed to be a serious lower […]

The New York Jets had been starving for a good quarterback for decades, so much so that they gave a certain one a gift before he joined the team. That recipient, of course, was future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers, who’s easily the franchise’s most talented signal-caller since “Broadway” Joe Namath. Jets owner Woody Johnson gave him […]

One of the Detroit Lions’ worst fears may be coming to fruition. While the team was being careful with second-year tailback Jahmyr Gibbs this summer, he got injured anyway. The ailment happened during Monday’s practice, via The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. “#Lions say RB Jahmyr Gibbs left practice today with a leg injury,” Meirov reported. […]

The New York Jets will try to end their 14-year playoff drought this upcoming season, and it’ll take every player on the 53-man roster to get it done. Cutting the expanded preseason roster to 53 may prove difficult, though, as plenty of players stood out in their first contest against the Washington Commanders. Preseason, of […]

While the West Coast is known for having earthquakes, Los Angeles had a particularly scary one on Monday afternoon. So much so, that NBA stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Tristan Thompson expressed their shock on social media afterward. The ground shook near Pasadena, via LA Magazine. “BREAKING: 4.7 magnitude earthquake 2.5mi SW of South Pasadena,” the […]

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has a legacy-defining decision ahead of him. The 24-year-old, coming off of a Champions League and La Liga double, could abandon European football soon. Vinicius is being recruited by the Saudi Pro League, via ESPN FC. “Breaking: Vinícius Júnior is the latest target for the Saudi Pro League, a source […]

Team USA defeated Team France 98-87 in the Gold Medal Match at the Olympics on Saturday, thanks in large part to Steph Curry’s four threes in the final three minutes. NBA legend Magic Johnson, who was a part of the 1992 USA Olympic “Dream Team,” was impressed. Johnson congratulated the Americans after the game, via […]

Team France fell in an epic 98-87 battle with Team USA in the Olympic gold medal match on Saturday. However, the Americans may have woken up the beast inside of Victor Wembanyama. “Wemby” had a blunt response to the loss, via Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News. “Victor Wembanyama, with a silver medal around […]

Traditionally, USA Basketball tops the world. Despite routinely winning gold in the Olympics, though, the Red, White & Blue finished just fourth place in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. That’s why LeBron James and company did everything in their power to right the ship at the 2024 Paris Olympics, via The Washington Post’s Ben Golliver. […]

Steph Curry gets buckets in his sleep. At least, that’s what his celebration suggested after hitting a dagger three over two France defenders in the Olympic gold medal match. Curry’s shot all but wrapped up the victory for Team USA, via NBC Olympics & Paralympics. "THE GOLDEN DAGGER!" Steph Curry that is utterly ridiculous. 🤯#ParisOlympics […]

Jordan Chiles may be punished at the Olympics for something she didn’t do. In an unfortunate plot twist, the USA gymnast may lose her bronze medal from the floor routine. Chiles could get replaced due to a judging error, via the AP’s Will Graves. “Romania’s Ana Barbosu could replace American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic […]

The Minnesota Vikings may be striking gold at the perfect moment. The club’s secondary has taken some big hits this summer, but top free agent Stephon Gilmore may lend a helping hand soon. Gilmore will visit the club’s brass, via NFL insider Josina Anderson. “NEWS: Free agent CB Stephon Gilmore tells me he’s flying out […]

Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve has been a vital presence for the club for several years. That continued on Friday, as he smacked a seventh-inning, game-tying two-run shot against the Boston Red Sox that turned the tide in an 8-4 victory. Astros manager Joe Espada sounded off about Altuve’s greatness, via MLB.com’s Molly Burkhardt. “There’s […]

The Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles faced off in Week 1 of the NFL preseason on Friday, but something far more important happened pre-game. The Ravens honored former wide receiver Jacoby Jones, who died tragically on July 14. Baltimore had a moment of silence while showing Jones on the jumbotron. The Ravens with a moment […]

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is at the center of one of the 2024 Paris Olympics’ biggest controversies. After a unanimous win over China’s Liu Yang to win gold in the 66 kg division, Khelif’s womanhood has come into question due to her XY chromosomes. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III defended the 25-year-old, via his […]

At long last, Sha’Carri Richardson can enjoy redemption. The Olympic speedster won her first gold medal Friday while rocking memorable nails. The 24-year-old’s blue nails read “I’m not back, I’m better,” via House of Highlights. The Americans won the women’s 4x100m relay, via Team USA’s social media. IT’S GOLD FOR TEAM USA 🇺🇸🥇 The women’s […]

The Boston Red Sox could use an extra lift to get over the hump, as they’re 1.5 games out of the AL’s last wild card spot as of Friday evening. However, Vaughn Grissom is unlikely to be their savior this season. The 23-year-old infielder is staying in triple-A despite finishing his hamstring rehab, via Mass […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made headlines by trading for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays at the deadline. However, Hays has already hit a roadblock with his new squad. The 29-year-old is now out with a hamstring strain, via MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. “The Phillies announced several roster moves today,” Zolecki reported. “Outfielder Austin Hays was placed on […]

The cat-and-mouse game between the San Francisco 49ers and their star wideout might finally be winding down. Brandon Aiyuk has been determined to receive a new contract from the club, and he may get his way faster than expected. The 49ers’ brass had a positive meeting with Aiyuk, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “Sources: #49ers […]

Both men’s and women’s USA basketball will compete for gold medals in the Olympics this weekend. However, Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams is displeased with how much media attention the men get compared to the women. Grant called for a change on Friday, via his social media. “If we really want to move the W game […]

Although NFL preseason is underway, the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings decided they could use a roster shakeup. The two teams agreed to a trade on Friday that featured a player swap within the same position. The Cowboys and Vikings dealt each other struggling cornerbacks, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “Trade! The #Cowboys are sending […]

The New England Patriots are taking it slow with Drake Maye, but their fans don’t want to see him on the bench. Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett hasn’t excited them much this summer, and it may only be a matter of time before he loses out on the starting job. Fans chanted “Start Drake Maye” after […]

NFL teams often get restless in training camp during the “dog days” of August, and the Seattle Seahawks are no exception. Star receiver DK Metcalf is one of many players who is ready to face opposing players rather than his teammates. Metcalf swung a helmet at a teammate on Wednesday, via The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar. […]

Washington Wizards small forward Bilal Coulibaly is considered one of the franchise’s building blocks, an essential ingredient to the long-struggling organization’s rebuild. However, the 20-year-old’s nondescript 2024 Paris Olympics campaign with Team France doesn’t add inspiration to his profile. Outside of Coulibaly’s 11-point outing in France’s exhibition loss to Germany on July 8, he’s made […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing musical chairs with their injured list and active roster. However, shortstop Miguel Rojas’ inclusion back into the lineup should help mitigate the constant turnover. The Dodgers activated two players while sending down one and shelving another, via the team’s social media. “The Dodgers activated IF Miguel Rojas and RHP […]

At 47-68, the Oakland Athletics are ending their Bay Area legacy on a sad note. However, young stars like closer Mason Miller could be building blocks for the future, and he’s now ready to contribute to the squad again. Miller got activated Wednesday after suffering a fractured left pinky finger on July 25, via the […]