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Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey didn’t hold back when addressing the team’s loss to the Buccaneers in Week 9. After the Buccaneers scored a game-winning touchdown in the waning moments of the fourth quarter, Ramsey ripped into the Rams’ offense for their inability to get anything going and making things more difficult on the […]

The Oregon Ducks have been one of college football’s hottest teams ever since their humbling defeat against the Georgia Bulldogs in their season opener. Head coach Dan Lanning has transformed the Oregon offense under Heisman-hopeful quarterback Bo Nix into one of the top units in the nation. Amid his success in Eugene, Lanning was asked […]

The Indianapolis Colts made the stunning decision on Monday to hire Jeff Saturday as their interim head coach after parting ways with Frank Reich. The decision, which was cooked up by owner Jim Irsay, has received some rather questionable reviews from those around the league, given Saturday’s lack of experience. Former Colts head coach Tony […]

The Florida Panthers have been without star defenseman Aaron Ekblad for much of the start of the 2022-23 NHL season after he sustained a strained groin in just the third game of the season. Having been sidelined ever since, Ekblad was seen on the ice during practice on Tuesday alongside his teammates and was actively […]

A Houston Astros fan was arrested for throwing a beer at US State Senator Ted Cruz during the World Series parade on Monday. Cruz received a less-than-warm reception when making his way through the Astros’ World Series parade. Cruz, who was riding alongside his family in a green military vehicle, was seen waving to Houstonians […]

The Ottawa Senators are widely expected to be the next NHL franchise sold after a report from Sportico indicated the Melnyk family had begun exploring its options regarding a potential sale. Early on, some big names have been floated as potential buyers of the Senators, including renowned actor and Canada native Ryan Reynolds. During an […]

The Buffalo Bills were hit with a worrying injury update to Josh Allen after the star quarterback sustained an elbow ailment late during the Week 9 loss vs. the New York Jets. While initial reports were optimistic that Allen had avoided serious injury, NFL insider Chris Mortensen indicated that the star QB is now being […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner elected to hit free agency during the MLB offseason. With the superstar infielder hoping to secure a mega deal on the open market, he teamed up with Hollywood A-lister Jon Hamm in order to create an epic highlight reel for part of his pitch to interested teams. With […]

The entire city of Houston was absolutely buzzing on Monday as they celebrated the Astros’ World Series championship with a parade across the city. As fans turned up in bunches, all ready to celebrate the incredible season from their Astros, the crowd couldn’t hold back their disdain when a float headlined by US Senator Ted […]

The Carolina Panthers figure to continue their maddening quarterback carousel when the team takes the field this week against the Atlanta Falcons. As the team continues to cycle through the likes of PJ Walker, Baker Mayfield, and Sam Darnold, the team revealed its plans for the coming week. Entering play on short rest ahead of […]

The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2022 World Series and proceeded to celebrate like absolute champions. As all World Series winners do, the Astros went berserk in the clubhouse after the win, popping bottles of champagne in the locker room and going absolutely nuts after becoming champs. It seems that the Astros […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay weighed in on the team’s struggles during the humbling loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. McVay didn’t deny that the team is not performing at its best right now, and suggested some big changes could be on the horizon in order to right the ship. […]

The Indianapolis Colts and head coach Frank Reich have parted ways following Indy’s loss in Week 9 against the New England Patriots. According to Adam Schefter, the Colts informed Reich on Monday morning that they’d be moving in a a new direction, putting an end to his tenure as the organization’s head coach. Frank Reich […]

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carlos Rodon has reportedly declined the player-option on his contract and is set to hit MLB free agency. It’s not a shocking decision from Rodon, who figures to be one of the most sought-after pitchers on the open market. The veteran southpaw had long been expected to turn down the […]

Florida Panthers superstar Matthew Tkachuk was disciplined by the NHL after an incident during the waning moments of the team’s loss vs. the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Tkachuk was seen poking Kings’ goalie Jonathan Quick in the eye with his stick, having slipped it through the goaltender’s face mask during the final moments […]

Absolutely nothing went right for the Green Bay Packers in Week 9 against the Detroit Lions. As the offense continues to struggle, the Packers saw a plethora of players go down with injuries. In addition to Romeo Doubs, who went down in the first quarter, the Packers saw the likes of Aaron Jones, Rashan Gary, […]

The Green Bay Packers were upended by the Detroit Lions in Week 9, marking the team’s fifth straight loss. It was a disastrous performance for the entire team, as the injury bug claimed myriad victims and the offense, particularly Aaron Rodgers, looked totally lost. Packers superfan Lil Wayne took to Twitter in the aftermath to […]

The Carolina Panthers had absolutely no answers for Cincinnati Bengals star running back Joe Mixon during Sunday’s Week 9 showdown. Mixon put on an absolute show as the Bengals steamrolled the Panthers, setting a franchise record in the process. Mixon recorded five touchdowns against the Panthers, setting the Bengals’ all-time single-game record, and approaching the […]

The Vancouver Canucks saw a 3-0 first-period lead slip from their grasp and wound up in a penalty shootout against the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. During the shootout, Canucks captain Bo Horvat made an embarrassing gaffe, failing to even register a shot after losing control of the puck while approaching Juuse Saros in the […]

The Green Bay Packers may have just called the single worst play of the 2022 NFL season as Aaron Rodgers was intercepted in the red zone by Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson on a pass attempt to… David Bakhtiari. With the Packers on the verge of punching in a touchdown, Matt LaFleur decided to think outside […]

The Green Bay Packers lost a key playmaker during the first quarter of their NFC North rivalry clash against the Detroit Lions, as Romeo Doubs came up lame after making a reception. Doubs was seen hobbling off the field after coming down with the first-down grab, and was later seen heading into the Packers’ medical […]

The New England Patriots will be without running back Damien Harris for Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts in a big blow for the offense. Harris is reportedly dealing with an illness that will prevent him from taking the field in Week 9. With Harris unavailable out of the backfield, it figures to be the […]

The Green Bay Packers have a must-win rivalry matchup against the Detroit Lions on the docket for Week 9, and they got some encouraging injury news ahead of the showdown. Via Around the NFL, the Packers are expected to have rookie wide receiver Christian Watson available for the matchup with the Lions, a huge boost […]

Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk came under fire on Saturday night after a dirty play late in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings. During the waning moments of the Panthers’ loss on Saturday, Tkachuk could be seen putting his stick in between the goalie mask of Kings’ netminder Jonathan Quick. While it […]

The Detroit Lions have a difficult NFC North rivalry matchup against the Green Bay Packers on the slate for Sunday in Week 9, but the team provided a worrying update on star running back D’Andre Swift ahead of the clash. According to Adam Schefter, Swift, who was considered questionable to play, is expected to suit […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ injury woes went from bad to worse on Thursday when star running back Austin Ekeler was added to the injury report with an abdominal issue, according to Ari Meirov. With so many key players already hobbled with injuries, adding Ekeler to the mix is a massive blow for the Chargers. The […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner enjoyed a tremendous season in 2022, serving as one of the most reliable batters in a loaded lineup. Turner has one more year left on his contract with the Dodgers, but it’s a club option for the 2023 season worth $16 million. The Dodgers have yet to make […]

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens were hit with a gutting injury blow after John Harbaugh announced on Thursday that Rashod Bateman would be done for the season. Bateman, who has been dealing with a foot injury, will require surgery which will cost him the remainder of the 2022 campaign, via Ari Meirov. Bateman’s foot […]

Amid reports that Dan and Tanya Snyder are considering the sale of the Washington Commanders, some big-named buyers have been floated among potential new owners. Among those is Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who, according to PEOPLE, is “looking into” the prospect of purchasing the Commanders, who has long been linked with a potential move to […]

Gerard Pique took to Twitter on Thursday to announce that he would be leaving Barcelona after spending the entirety of his playing career with the club. In an emotional video, Pique revealed that he’d be making one final appearance for Barcelona during Saturday’s clash at Camp Nou against Almeria on Nov. 5, 2022. It will […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a much-needed win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night, largely thanks to the stellar performance of captain John Tavares. After the 5-2 win, Auston Matthews had some rave reviews for Tavares’ performance, expressing his amazement over the second of Tavares’ three goals in the game. “He was on […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving once again refused to apologize for posting links to highly sensitive anti-semitic content on his social media platforms. During a press conference on Thursday, Irving was once again given the opportunity to express remorse for his actions, and once again the Nets point guard opted against doing so. Despite Adam […]

The Ottawa Senators appear likely to be the next NHL franchise put up for sale and early reports have linked the organization with an A-list buyer. According to PEOPLE, Ryan Reynolds has reportedly expressed interest in purchasing the Senators should the Melnyk family go through with the decision to sell the franchise. Canadian actor and Wrexham […]

The Louisville basketball recruitment scandal reached its verdict on Thursday, and the Cardinals program appears to have gotten away with a slap on the wrist. The Independent Accountability Resolution Process revealed its punishments for the Louisville basketball program on Thursday stemming from the wild recruitment scandal which gripped the program back in 2017, via Matt […]

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard fired off some shocking allegations against his STD accuser and alleged that the ongoing lawsuit against him is nothing more than a “shakedown.” In a report from TMZ, Howard alleges that the woman accusing him of giving her an STD in a lawsuit is actually a “scorned lover.” Xavien Howard […]

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Wednesday that rookie defensive tackle Jordan Davis would be sidelined for the Week 9 clash against the Houston Texans, but now it seems that the first-rounder will be out far longer than that. The Eagles revealed on Wednesday afternoon that the organization had placed Davis on Injured Reserve, meaning he’ll […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten off to a dismal start in the 2022-23 NHL season and it hasn’t taken long for Sheldon Keefe to face some harsh criticism from fans and media. Ahead of their Wednesday night matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, Keefe got an assist from John Tortorella, who came to Keefe’s defense […]

After the news broke that Dan Snyder would begin exploring options regarding a potential sale of the Washington Commanders, social media erupted with joy. Among those excited about the potential ownership change was former Washington QB Robert Griffin III. RGIII took to Twitter on Wednesday with a rather intriguing proposal in regard to stepping into […]

The Boston Bruins were hit with a crushing injury blow to their defense during Tuesday night’s comeback win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Key defenseman Derek Forbort exited the game during the first period due to an injury and did not return to action. On Wednesday, it was reported that the Bruins plan to place Forbort […]