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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 […]

Burglary is always stressful, especially when a legendary hoops coach like Rick Pitino is the victim. The St. John’s basketball program leader’s office got broken into on Tuesday, and several goods were stolen, Pitino expressed his anger, via his social media. “Really upset! Taking my memorabilia is one thing but the 1985 6L Petrus Pomerol […]

In the most unsurprising development of the 2024 MLB season, the Oakland Athletics will not sniff the playoffs. However, the team does have a few players who could help out contending squads. While the July 30 trade deadline has passed, there’s still time for the Athletics to cut pieces that they won’t need past this […]

The 2024 Olympics are over, which means that Steph Curry and LeBron James will no longer be teammates. However, Curry removing the Golden State Warriors from his Instagram bio might suggest otherwise. Curry made the change on Wednesday, via  NBA Central. In his updated bio, Steph Curry switched the phrase "Guard for the @Warriors" to […]

There are hot takes, and then there are USA Flag Football quarterback Darrell Doucette’s takes. Doucette claimed his flag football IQ makes him better than Kansas City Chiefs signal-caller Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes reacted with a classic 50 Cent meme, via his social media. https://t.co/yY7fYXCfF3 pic.twitter.com/LONXJPkPYK — Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) August 21, 2024 With flag […]

The 2024 Olympics were magical for several reasons, chief among them being LeBron James and Steph Curry teaming up in competitive games for the first time. Now, fans want to see the two join forces on either the Los Angeles Lakers or Golden State Warriors. Speculation of the two’s future collaborative plans intensified when they […]

The New Orleans Saints’ offense has its heartbeat back. Star running back Alvin Kamara is now back on the field after missing a week with lower back tightness. Kamara was seen taking reps in practice on Tuesday, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. #Saints RB Alvin Kamara has returned to practice (behind *fullback* Taysom Hill). pic.twitter.com/bdr0Zh09br […]

The New York Yankees have a catching problem. While rookie Austin Wells has done well behind the plate, manager Aaron Boone insists on alternating him with Jose Trevino. Boone said it depends on the pitching matchup, via MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. “Aaron Boone said he sees Jose Trevino making most of the starts vs. LHP, with […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been in a contract standoff with star wideout CeeDee Lamb for a while, but there may finally be progress toward a new deal. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones thinks so, at least. Jones opened up about his optimism, via The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “I think I am [optimistic]. And when I say […]

Fights are common in NFL training camps and the New York Giants and Detroit Lions provided one of many examples of that this summer with a joint-practice brawl. Surprisingly, though, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones got in on the action as well. New York defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux explained how much that meant to him, via […]

At 70-56, the Arizona Diamondbacks are firmly entrenched in the NL’s second Wild Card spot. However, they’ll have to march toward the playoffs without second baseman Ketel Marte. The club is signing a temporary replacement for the injured Marte, via USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “Just a few hours after Atlanta signed veteran infielder Gio Urshela […]

The game between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets on Monday was one of many baseball contests throughout history that featured an inconsistent strike zone. So much so, that Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes couldn’t contain his anger. Burnes, who didn’t pitch in the game, gave it to home-plate umpire John Tumpane between innings, via […]

The Baltimore Ravens don’t want to bother star tight end Mark Andrews after his car crash. Head coach John Harbaugh and company don’t need to micromanage one of the team’s best players. Harbaugh said Andrews is dealing with a “very minor thing” that’s kept him out of practice since Wednesday’s accident, via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. […]

At 58-66, the Toronto Blue Jays could use a silver lining. Luckily, shortstop Bo Bichette is on the mend. Bichette is progressing in his rehab, via MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. “The #BlueJays expect Bo Bichette (calf) to start running in the next 2-3 days, John Schneider says. He’s already doing some hitting and defensive drills in […]

The Atlanta Falcons not only landed one of the game’s best pass rushers this summer, but he wants to play instead of holding them hostage. Matthew Judon is going into his Atlanta era with the right attitude. Judon wants to prove himself to the organization before demanding a new deal, via ESPN’s Marc Raimondi. “Judon […]

The Washington Wizards will once again be one of the worst teams in the 2024-25 NBA season. With that being said, let’s make some Wizards 2024-25 predictions. The team is in safe hands with head coach Brian Keefe. With the Wizards prioritizing player development amidst its rebuild, the 48-year-old’s track record shows that he’s the […]

The Washington Wizards’ 2024-25 schedule is now out, and while it’s hard to predict a final record for any team, it’s even harder in this case. The club is one of the top candidates league-wide to make in-season trades, with one possible outgoing veteran being big man Jonas Valanciunas. The Los Angeles Lakers, New York […]

Chelsea begins the campaign playing against Man City. It’s time to continue our premier league odds series with a Chelsea-Man City prediction and pick. With Enzo Maresca taking the reigns for Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea, now is the perfect time for Man City to take advantage of a team in transition. City beat Chelsea 4-2 […]

The release of the preseason AP Top 25 poll means that college football season is right around the corner. The 2024 campaign kicks off with No. 10 Florida State facing Georgia Tech in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland on August 24. Should the Seminoles be ranked that highly, though, especially with […]

The New York Yankees are enlisting a former division rival for bullpen help. The club needed a southpaw arm, so Tim Mayza is getting promoted. New York brought up Mayza from Triple-A before Friday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers, via Yankees PR. “Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees signed LHP Tim Mayza (#58) to […]

The New York Yankees have finally righted the ship after a rough couple of months, and are tied atop the AL East with the Baltimore Orioles. Juan Soto has much to do with that, as the generational star is slashing .307/.438/.615 with 34 homers and 87 RBI. However, Soto’s contract runs out at the end […]

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 […]