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Bryce Harper’s home run during Game 3 of the World Series set the bar for the Phillies on Tuesday night. At the same time, it set Harper apart from every other player in MLB history. Harper’s bomb against the Astros in Game 3 off of Lance McCullers made him the first player in MLB history […]

The Buffalo Bills made some key moves at the 2022 NFL trade deadline but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re done fortifying the roster. With the trade deadline in the rear-view mirror, teams have begun to take a closer look at the free agency market. Among the players gaining interest post-trade deadline is Odell Beckham Jr. […]

The Houston Astros are in a 2-1 hole against the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series, and it seems the pressure is starting to get to Mattress Mack. The renowned Houston furniture tycoon and high-stakes sports bettor has a whopping $75 million riding on the Astros to win the World Series. Some Phillies fans had […]

Chase Claypool bid farewell to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday after getting dealt to the Chicago Bears at the 2022 NFL trade deadline. After the move was finalized, Claypool took to Instagram in order to send a message to Steelers nation and thank them for their support throughout his tenure with the team. Via Claypool’s […]

The Houston Texans opted against moving Brandin Cooks at the NFL trade deadline, and it seems that decision isn’t sitting too well with the veteran wide receiver. After missing practice due to “personal reasons” on Tuesday, Cooks took to Twitter with some cryptic messages, seemingly taking a shot at the Texans organization. Via Brandin Cooks’ […]

The Denver Broncos made the difficult decision to part ways with Bradley Chubb at the 2022 NFL trade deadline, offloading him in a blockbuster trade with the Miami Dolphins. After moving on from the star EDGE rusher, the Broncos were quick to lock down a replacement. According to Ian Rapoport, the Broncos acquired Jacob Martin […]

The Washington Commanders managed to find a trade partner for William Jackson, after all. According to Ian Rapoport, the Commanders are sending William Jackson to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a deal ahead of the 2022 NFL trade deadline buzzer. Jackson had requested a trade from the Commanders earlier in the season, and his wish has […]

With the Nashville Predators on the verge of being sold for a staggering $775 million, another NHL franchise could soon be preparing for a sale of its own. According to reports from Sportico, the Ottawa Senators are expected to be the next NHL franchise put up for sale and have taken steps toward getting the […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks was not spotted at practice on Tuesday ahead of the 2022 NFL trade deadline, adding fuel to the fire to that his time with the franchise may be coming to an end. After Cooks was seen liking tweets linking him with a trade to the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota […]

The Chicago Bears pulled off a blockbuster trade at the 2022 NFL trade deadline, acquiring Chase Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Field Yates broke the news, reporting that the Bears had swung the deal ahead of Tuesday’s deadline in order to add another young weapon to Justin Fields’ arsenal. According to Tom Pelissero, the Bears […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been one of the players most frequently linked with a move at the trade deadline. Various teams could use a versatile wide receiver like Cooks, and with the Texans rebuilding, a deal makes a ton of sense. It seems that Cooks is on board with a trade, too, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to fortify the roster at the trade deadline and they’ve been linked with a shocking trade for Josh Allen ahead of the buzzer. No, not Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. According to Sports Illustrated, via Dov Kleiman, the Chiefs have called the Jacksonville Jaguars in hopes of securing a […]

The Detroit Lions have shockingly agreed to trade star tight end TJ Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings at the 2022 NFL trade deadline, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. In a stunning deal, the Lions will ship Hockenson to their division rivals in exchange for a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round […]

On Sunday, the Vancouver Canucks teased a “major announcement,” getting fans riled up and hopeful for some big news amid a poor start to the season. After building up excitement within the fanbase, the Canucks revealed their big news on Monday, via Twitter, and everyone was left massively underwhelmed. The Canucks announced a new media […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were set to host the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday, but unfortunately, weather got in the way. Game 3 of the World Series has officially been postponed due to the rain in Philadelphia, according to Bob Nightengale. With rain on the forecast for Monday evening many […]

Jamie Drysdale suffered a shoulder injury during the Anaheim Ducks’ loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, and it looks like it will cost him most of the 2022-23 NHL season. The Ducks announced on Monday that Drysdale had sustained a torn labrum in his shoulder which will require surgery. The initial timetable for […]

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen confirmed they are heading for a divorce after 13 years of marriage following endless rumors and speculation that their time together was coming to an end. While it’s surely a difficult process for both sides, it doesn’t seem as if Gisele is taking the divorce too badly. According to PEOPLE, […]

The Dallas Stars were handed a worrying injury blow after superstar goaltender Jake Oettinger exited early with a lower-body injury during the loss to the New York Rangers over the weekend. On Monday, the Stars revealed that Oettinger’s injury will keep him out at least a few games, and he’ll be re-evaluated next week. However, […]

The Washington Capitals were hit with a couple of disappointing injuries over the weekend when veterans John Carlson and TJ Oshie were forced to exit in the first period against the Nashville Predators. Neither player was able to return to the game, and now, the Capitals provided a worrying injury update on Oshie. According to […]

The Boston Bruins received a major boost last week when superstar forward Brad Marchand returned to action following offseason hip surgery. Now, it looks as if the Bruins are on the verge of getting another crucial player back to buff up their defense. According to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, Bruins star defender Charlie McAvoy […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered another disappointing loss on Sunday after getting throttled by the Eagles on the road. Vibes were certainly low in the Steelers’ locker room after losing their sixth game out of their last seven contests. Veteran defensive end Cam Heyward is hoping to help turn things around and informed reporters that he […]

The Dallas Cowboys approached 50 points in their win over the Chicago Bears but that didn’t stop Jerry Jones from discussing a potential trade for a wide receiver. With the NFL trade deadline looming, Jones told reporters that teams have reached out to the Cowboys offering some help at wide receiver. Via Michael Gehlken, Jones […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard took over as the featured back amid an injury absence from Ezekiel Elliott. After his performance, he likely has Cowboys nation wondering if that switch should be permanent. Pollard scored three touchdowns in the win over the Chicago Bears, and after the game he barely seemed impressed. When asked […]

The Carolina Panthers have looked like a hungrier team ever since Matt Rhule was ousted and a few players were traded away, and that was evident again on Sunday. In a wild back-and-forth battle vs. the Falcons, young RB D’Onta Foreman had the game of his career, scoring three rushing touchdowns during the NFC South […]

While Alvin Kamara was dominating against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8, his backfield partner picked up an unfortunate injury. Mark Ingram sustained a knee injury during Sunday’s clash against the Raiders and the New Orleans Saints RB will not return to the game, according to reports. Ingram came up lame after getting his […]

DeAndre Hopkins is back after his six-game suspension and it hasn’t taken long for the Cardinals’ superstar wide receiver to make some huge plays for the team. In just his second game of the season, Hopkins hauled in an absurd one-handed touchdown grab to bring the Cardinals back within punching distance ahead of halftime. Despite […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a tremendous first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, spearheaded by the tandem of Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown. The duo linked up for three touchdowns in the first half alone against the Steelers as Brown was causing fits for Pittsburgh’s secondary, who simply didn’t have an answer for him. […]

The Denver Broncos picked up a crucial win in Week 8 over the Jacksonville Jaguars, shrugging off a sluggish first half in order to secure the victory. It took a while for Russell Wilson to get going on Sunday, and Nathaniel Hackett revealed the conversation he had with his quarterback that helped get him settled […]

The Buffalo Bills could be among the teams looking to load up at the trade deadline ahead of a possible Super Bowl run this year. One area the Bills could stand to improve upon is the running back position, and recent rumors claim that Buffalo has called the New Orleans Saints to gauge a potential […]

The Denver Broncos pulled off a hard-fought win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, and while it wasn’t always pretty, Russell Wilson and Co. got the job done. After the win, Russ opened up on the Broncos’ journey to get to this point and the ups and downs the team has gone through this season, […]

The Baltimore Ravens were dealt another worrying injury blow in the backfield against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday when running back Gus Edwards came up lame. Edwards sustained a hamstring injury during the Week 8 win over Tom Brady and the Bucs, but according to Ian Rapoport, the injury doesn’t figure to be too […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will be without a key offensive weapon during Sunday’s clash against the New Orleans Saints after the team revealed that star tight end Darren Waller would not be available. Waller is battling a hamstring that has kept him out since Week 5 and while the team was hopeful that he’d be […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was reportedly given a final ultimatum from Gisele Bündchen as rumors of the couple’s divorce continued to spread. According to Us Weekly, Gisele informed Brady that she may be “gone for good” and gave him an ultimatum to choose between her and football. Via Us Weekly, “Gisele told Tom […]

With the New York Yankees no longer in contention for the World Series, the main storyline surrounding the franchise is the future of Aaron Judge. After failing to lock him down ahead of the season, an all-out bidding war figures to take place during the offseason. At the forefront of his market is believed to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without a handful of key players against the Baltimore Ravens, but not all of their injury news was negative. Veteran wide receiver Julio Jones is expected to suit up and play Thursday night against the Ravens in Week 8 after having missed the previous three games with an injury, […]

The Houston Astros are back in the World Series for the fourth time in the last six years, bringing on talks that the Astros could potentially achieve dynasty status if they get the job done against the Philadelphia Phillies. Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers had an honest take on whether or not he thinks the […]

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor revealed that both star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and EDGE rusher Trey Hendrickson are dealing with injuries ahead of the Week 8 clash vs. the Cleveland Browns. UPDATE: Ja’Marr Chase expected to miss 4-6 weeks with hip injury According to Marisa Contipelli, neither Hendrickson nor Chase is expected to […]

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari was reportedly the victim of a stabbing while at a mall in Milan, Italy on Thursday evening. According to Fabrizio Romano, Mari was one of six people stabbed by a “madman” at a shopping center in Milan. The Arsenal defenseman was taken to the hospital as a result of the stabbing. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without Akiem Hicks on Thursday night when they take on the Baltimore Ravens. The Buccaneers announced Thursday morning that Hicks, who had been limited at practice, would not be able to take the field Thursday as a result of an injury. That makes Hicks the seventh Bucs player to […]