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The New York Jets should have a better offense this season, but only if its key players stay healthy. New wideout Mike Williams’ injury recovery will be a big part of that, as he will help open up space for Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. Luckily for New York, Williams continues to heal from his […]

It’s been a long time coming, but the Washington Wizards are finally headed in the right direction. The franchise had been on a dark path since getting bounced out of the first round in 2017-18, as the Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis contracts prevented it from rebuilding. Instead, it spun its wheels in mediocrity until […]

The possibility of Brandon Aiyuk leaving the San Francisco 49ers is getting more real by the minute. Both star edge rusher Nick Bosa and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke candidly about the situation on Tuesday, and neither sounded confident the organization would retain the reliable wideout. Bosa acknowledged that the trade rumors are far from […]

Brandon Aiyuk wants to get paid like one of the best receivers in the game, but the San Francisco 49ers won’t bite. Meanwhile, several teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers want to break up the fracturing marriage. Earlier today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Steelers aren’t likely to land Aiyuk. “I don’t expect Pittsburgh to be […]

The New York Knicks have officially named their 36th captain in franchise history, and former Villanova coach Jay Wright is fully behind their pick. Of course, former Wildcat Jalen Brunson received the honors. Wright sounded off on Brunson’s attitude, via NJ.com’s Adam Zagoria. “@CoachJayWright on Jalen Brunson,” Zagoria reported. “‘This is a role that he […]

The Golden State Warriors are no longer at the top of the mountain, and Lauri Markkanen’s latest decision won’t help them get back up there. Despite Golden State’s efforts to trade for him, the Finnish forward agreed to an extension with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. The Warriors would not meet Utah’s demands, via The […]

The New York Jets have one of their most stacked rosters in years, so much so that even the roster bubble players have been consistently impressive this summer. However, not everyone on the 90-man preseason squad can make the team come September. One of the highest-profile players on New York’s potential chopping block is running […]

Future Hall-of-Fame pitcher Gerrit Cole may not win the Cy Young Award again this year, as he’s still not himself yet after rehabbing from an elbow injury. However, the New York Yankees ace has a chance to show off his progress again this weekend. Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave an update on Cole’s status, via […]

Superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is basking in the glory of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Team Greece leader is not only getting buckets on the court but also appreciating the entire experience. Antetokounmpo loves the Parisian vibes thus far, via The Athletic’s Sam Amick. “I’m trying to enjoy every single day with my teammates,” said […]

The Chicago Bears may have finally found their franchise quarterback, but Caleb Williams has to prove it first. The 2024 first-overall draft can look at Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud’s 2023 campaign as a blueprint for his rookie year in the NFL. The two promising talents are already being compared, via ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. […]

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. couldn’t have gotten off to a better start for his new team. The former Miami Marlin became the first Yankee to ever hit four home runs in his first three games with the team. However, former Marlins executive David Samson isn’t impressed, via The Dan Le Batard […]

The New York Yankees have been the subject of many negative headlines recently, but the tide is shifting amidst their five-game winning streak. The club completed a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, mostly because the rest of the lineup outside of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto is hitting again. Outfielder Alex Verdugo […]

American swimmer Katie Ledecky continues to make history. The Maryland native won the 1500-meter freestyle by 10 seconds over the second-placed Anastasiya Kirpichnikova in the Paris Olympics, and social media went bananas. Ledecky won her eighth gold medal with the victory, via NBC Olympics. Simply the greatest. 🙌 Katie Ledecky adds another gold medal to […]

The football world has been speculating about a potential Aaron Rodgers-Davante Adams reunion for the entire summer. That speculation intensified when Rodgers said he “couldn’t wait” to play with Adams again, assumedly on the New York Jets this time. However, Rodgers clarified what he meant on Wednesday, via SNY’s Connor Hughes. “I think I was […]

While Team USA cruised to a 110-84 victory over Serbia on Sunday, head coach Steve Kerr made headlines for sitting Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton the entire game. However, Tatum won’t ride the bench for the whole of the 2024 Olympics. Team USA is shaking up its lineup ahead of its group stage clash with […]

New York Jets fans finally have a reason to be excited again, as future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers is fully healthy again after tearing his Achilles on the fourth play of the season last year. While the 40-year-old will most likely form a fruitful partnership with star wideout Garrett Wilson, it hasn’t completely been smooth […]

The San Francisco Giants are just four games out of the NL’s third Wild Card spot, so there was no reason not to make an upgrade ahead of Tuesday’s 6:00 P.M. EST trade deadline. They did just that on Tuesday evening, as they swapped a minor-league pitcher for a Detroit Tigers outfielder. The Giants got […]

Draymond Green is the self-proclaimed champion of the “New Media,” which refers to athletes who take control of their narratives through both social media and podcasting. However, the Golden State Warriors forward only thinks certain players are qualified for the exclusive club. Green said younger athletes aren’t established enough yet to be interesting podcast hosts, […]

The New York Yankees have had a hectic past few days as the clock ticks towards Tuesday evening’s trade deadline. Ace hurler Gerrit Cole was supposed to face off against the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, but there’s been a twist in the tale. Cole will miss the start due to […]

Ordinarily, it wouldn’t be considered possible that South Sudan could beat Team USA in basketball. However, the world has been upside-down recently, and the 2024 Olympics are no exception. Future Hall-of-Fame point guard Steph Curry admitted the Americans have “appropriate fear” of their African opponents, via ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “We have appropriate fear,” said Curry. […]

While the Chicago Bears are playing in the annual Hall of Fame Game, the first preseason game of the year, their fans must wait longer to see their new franchise quarterback in action. Caleb Williams is the team’s unquestioned starter at the position and will be protected from injury as much as possible this summer. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to blow up their team, while the Houston Astros gear up for their perennial playoff push. As a result, veteran southpaw Yusei Kikuchi will head to Houston to give the team a sorely needed veteran arm. Toronto shipped out Kikuchi on Monday night, via ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “The Houston Astros […]

Rutgers football is flying high after its first winning season since 2014, finishing 7-6 (3-6 Big Ten) and with a 31-24 victory over Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl. With senior quarterback Athan Kalakmanis transferring from Minnesota to take the reigns, the Scarlet Knights will try to build on last year and become ranked for the […]

New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes is not having his best year, and he may get shipped out of town as a result. However, the veteran hurler isn’t worried about Tuesday’s trade deadline. Cortes sounded off about the possibility of him being moved, via The New York Daily News’ Gary Phillips. “‘I’m not thinking about the […]

The Indianapolis Colts may have a harder time getting to the quarterback this season. Edge rusher Samson Ebukam, who registered a career-high 9.5 sacks last year, suffered a major injury in Sunday’s practice. As a result, Ebukam is out for the season with a torn Achilles, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. “#Colts veteran DE Samson […]

Eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts was headed for another top-shelf campaign before going down with a fractured left hand in June. The Los Angeles Dodgers have survived in his absence, but there’s no doubt they need him to achieve their dreams in October. Betts, however, is inching closer to a return, via MLB.com. “Betts’ strength in […]

The newest New York Yankee is already having fun after getting traded from the Miami Marlins. Outfielder/second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. showed off his pop culture knowledge online after the blockbuster deadline deal went down on Saturday. Chisholm posted a Seinfeld clip, via his Instagram story. Jazz posted this on Instagram 😂 pic.twitter.com/3PR3LquK4r — Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were already the best team in the MLB before their latest headlining move. However, their deal for Carlos Estévez may shoot them to the moon. The Phillies traded for the Los Angeles Angels closer on Saturday evening, via The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. “The Phillies are acquiring Carlos Estévez from the Angels, sources […]

For the last two months, the New York Yankees have desperately needed a shot in the arm, as the lineup has struggled outside of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. However, outfielder/second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. could be just the right medicine. The Yankees gave up three prospects to secure the versatile veteran on Saturday afternoon, according […]

The baseball world assumed that the Oakland Athletics would be one of the biggest sellers at the trade deadline, but things changed when they improved. After a horrific start, Brent Rooker and company are 7-3 in their last 10 games and 13-7 in July, clinching them their first winning month of the season. Oakland is […]

The Toronto Blue Jays tried their best to develop right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson after selecting him 28th overall in the 2017 draft. However, the former top RHP prospect in the game has yet to pan out in the big leagues, so they shipped him out to the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs acquired Pearson on Saturday […]

The Detroit Tigers have been nothing to write home about this year, but right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty has been. That’s why the Houston Astros, who are gearing up for another playoff run, have been taking a long look at him. Both teams have been discussing a possible trade centering around the 6-foot-4, 225-pounder, via MLB […]

Much has been made of Cameroon native Joel Embiid joining Team USA for the 2024 Olympics. Now, even Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is turning on the former NBA MVP. Haliburton joked with Embiid about his passport as the team sailed the Parisian waters. Tyrese Haliburton: “Give your passport back.” Joel Embiid: “I’m American, man.” […]

The Baltimore Orioles continue to profit from their elite farm system, as they’re able to make win-now moves while still building for the future. The Tampa Bay Rays are one of many mediocre teams that could use more prospect depth, which is why the two teams made a deal centering around right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin […]

The New York Mets are flying high, as they’re in the thick of the NL Wild Card race after winning five of their last six. Now, promising right-hander Kodai Senga is gearing up to make his much-anticipated return. The Mets DFA’d two players after taking Senga off the IL, via the team’s social media. “RHP […]

Life in the MLB can get wacky, and left-handed hurler James Paxton recently experienced that in full force. A few days after being sent down to the minors by the Los Angeles Dodgers, “Big Maple” returns to the Boston Red Sox. The two teams completed the trade on Friday, via ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “The Boston Red […]

The clock is ticking for Kevin Durant to finish his rehab as Team USA prepares to face Serbia on Sunday. However, the two-time NBA champion doesn’t want his Olympics campaign to be written off yet. Durant was upset with NBA insider Brian Windhorst for theorizing that he would miss Sunday’s game, via ESPN. "[KD] was […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a summer to forget. After rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson tragically passed away in a car crash earlier in July, they’ll now be without fellow corner Mekhi Blackmon this season. Blackmon tore his ACL in practice Wednesday, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “#Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL in […]

The San Francisco 49ers were already elite last season, but there’s a reason why they might be even better this year. Quarterback Brock Purdy not only has another year under his belt, but he has a new-and-improved body and throwing velocity. Purdy spoke about the month he trained with throwing coach Will Hewlett in Jacksonville, […]