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The NHL has launched an investigation into Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole after some harrowing sexual assault allegations were levied against him via social media on Friday. According to Katie Strang, the NHL has been made aware of the social media posts which were posted online on Friday in which an individual accused Cole […]

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave went down with a scary head injury on Sunday that appeared to potentially knock him unconscious. Remarkably, Olave was credited with a touchdown reception on the very same play after he was tackled in the end zone. After securing the catch, Olave was ripped to the ground […]

The Minnesota Vikings got off to a hot start against the Chicago Bears on Sunday with quarterback Kirk Cousins completing nearly flawless first half. In fact, Cousins’ strong start in Week 5 landed him in Vikings’ franchise history. The veteran QB set multiple franchise records for the most consecutive completed passes in team history, having […]

The Green Bay Packers were thwarted by the New York Giants in Week 5 in what was an incredibly disappointing loss for the organization. After the overseas game in London, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke on the second-half meltdown that saw Green Bay blow a 20-10 halftime lead and end up losing 27-22. Via Matt […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater exited the game against the New York Jets in the first quarter with an apparent head injury. After getting sacked in the end zone for a safety, Bridgewater looked worse for the wear and was taken into the Dolphins’ medical tent on the sideline for further examination. Shortly after, he […]

The Green Bay Packers were stunned by the New York Giants in Week 5 during their overseas matchup in London. After the 27-22 loss, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur sounded off on his team’s performance, via Matt Schneidman. LaFleur ripped into the team for their lack of consistency, indicating the team needs to do a […]

It didn’t take long at all for the Buffalo Bills to open up the scoring against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5 on Sunday. After a special teams gaffe on the opening kickoff saw the Bills start from their own 2-yard line, Gabriel Davis took matters into his own hands. Josh Allen found Davis over […]

The New York Yankees are facing an Aroldis Chapman conundrum right at the onset of the MLB postseason after the veteran reliever reportedly missed a mandatory workout this week. The Yankees are excluding Chapman from their playoff roster, in what would be a shocking decision from the organization. Speaking candidly, Yankees GM Brian Cashman expressed […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was added to the injury report ahead of the Week 5 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams, but he’s not worrying about his availability just yet. Via Jon Machota, Lamb told reporters that he fully expects to be on the field come Sunday. CeeDee Lamb said there are no […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has been among the most disappointing fantasy football players in the NFL this season, and his struggles could be set to continue following his latest injury. Pitts, who was held out of practice on Wednesday, was once again a DNP at Thursday’s session, marking his second consecutive day on […]

New York Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich made some comments about Quinnen Williams that were not well received by the defensive lineman. After appearing to call out Williams on account of his conditioning, Ulbrich has now walked back those comments in hopes of clearing the air. Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Ulbrich had nothing but […]

The New York Giants have some big questions to answer at quarterback ahead of their trip to London in Week 5 where they’ll face the Green Bay Packers. After Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor sustained injuries in Week 4, the Giants were hoping they’d receive positive updates on their QBs before departing overseas. According to […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper wasn’t very involved in the offense during their Week 4 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but it doesn’t seem he’s too pressed about it. After racking up consecutive 101-yard outings in Weeks 2 and 3, Cooper was targeted just four times in Sunday’s loss against the Falcons. Despite that, […]

The Cleveland Guardians made an improbable run in 2022 to win the AL Central and make the postseason. While the team is focused on its upcoming matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, Jose Ramirez is also lobbying for teammate Amed Rosario to get a big contract extension this offseason. In fact, Ramirez went as far […]

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Argentina international, and many football fans’ GOAT, Lionel Messi, made a shocking declaration on his future in the tournament. According to Sebastian Vignolo, Messi has revealed his intentions to retire from international football after the 2022 World Cup, indicating the trip to Qatar would be […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny has been outstanding since taking over the starting role in the backfield. Following his best game of the season, Penny opened up on his successes of late, as well as the injury struggles he battled early on in his career and the toll that had on him. Via Gregg […]

The Carolina Panthers have gotten off to a dismal start in the Baker Mayfield era, losing three of their first four games and having among the worst passing attacks in all of football. While the team’s offense continues to be stagnant, Mayfield is determined to turn things around. Speaking on Wednesday, Mayfield got brutally honest […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is widely expected to be approaching the end of his NFL career. The 38-year-old signed a two-year extension with the Packers in what was believed to be his final contract in the league. On Wednesday, however, Rodgers revealed he may not be ready to ride off into retirement just […]

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard went down with a torn ACL during the Week 3 loss vs. the Dallas Cowboys. Shepard’s injury was particularly worrisome given there was no contact when his knee gave out. Instead, Shepard was simply running a route when his ACL tore, and now the Giants receiver has explained […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge broke the American League record with his 62nd home run on Tuesday during the first inning of the second leg of the doubleheader against the Texas Rangers. Already, the fan who caught the ball, Cory Youmans, is expected to receive some impressive cash offers for the piece of MLB […]

New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas’ coveted return in 2022 has been somewhat derailed by his recent injury. Thomas has been dealing with a toe injury of late and Dennis Allen provided an important and concerning update on the wideout’s status ahead of Week 5. Per John Hendrix of Sports Illustrated, Thomas is […]

The fan that invaded the field during Monday Night Football in Week 4 and was subsequently tackled by Rams star Bobby Wagner is filing a police report over the incident, according to TMZ. The fan who was leveled by Bobby Wagner after running onto the field during "Monday Night Football" this week has now filed […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has been dealing with an injury throughout the week and the team announced on Wednesday that they will not have him available for Thursday’s game against the Broncos. According to Adam Schefter, the Colts have ruled Taylor out for Thursday Night Football in Week 5 due to an ankle […]

The Colorado Avalanche are coming off a Stanley Cup-winning campaign and will be looking to repeat as champions during the 2022-23 NHL season. In order to do that, they’ll need their star players to be at their best, and that starts first and foremost with Nathan MacKinnon. After signing a brand new contract extension to […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals in a moment that sent shivers down the spines of NFL fans across the world. Now, the Dolphins star has received a shocking warning from the doctor credited with first finding CTE or chronic traumatic encephalopathy in football players. Dr. […]

The Chicago Bears’ passing attack has been practically non-existent through the team’s first four games of the 2022 NFL season. While fans were hoping for Justin Fields to take a big leap in Year 2, that hasn’t been the case thus far. In fact, Fields and the Bears are throwing the ball at a historically […]

The Denver Broncos will have to press on without Javonte Williams for the rest of the season after the star running back was diagnosed with a torn ACL and more. The knee injury has put an end to Williams’ season, but the Broncos will have to make some key decisions going forward, starting with their […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson made an emphatic return to action on Sunday for his 2022 NFL season debut. He helped the Jets pick up a win over the Steelers and even caught a touchdown pass in the process, to which he celebrated with a hilarious attempt at the Griddy. On Tuesday, Wilson took […]

The Green Bay Packers made a significant roster move on Tuesday ahead of their Week 5 clash against the New York Giants. With a trip across the pond in London looming, the Packers fortified the linebackers room by signing veteran LB Eric Wilson. The team announced the decision via Twitter on Tuesday, welcoming Wilson to […]

Connor McDavid is coming off one of his best-ever campaigns in 2021-22, and he’ll be looking to somehow outdo himself this year. The Edmonton Oilers made a run to the Western Conference Finals but fell short of a Stanley Cup appearance. McDavid’s play last season was largely the reason Edmonton was able to make such […]

The Arizona Cardinals will be without Matt Prater on Sunday as their placekicker deals with a hip injury. With Prater sidelined for the Week 5 clash against the Eagles, the Cardinals were exploring options to bring in a potential replacement. According to Tom Pelissero, the Cardinals are signing former Chiefs kicker Matt Ammendola to the […]

The New England Patriots are facing a quarterback conundrum as starter Mac Jones and backup Brian Hoyer are both dealing with injuries heading into Week 5. With Bailey Zappe the only remaining QB on the active roster, Bill Belichick and Co. made a move at the position in order to add some depth to the […]

The New York Islanders and star forward Mathew Barzal agreed to a massive new contract extension on Tuesday ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season. The Islanders are set to pay Barzal $73.2 million over the next eight seasons, for an average annual value of $9.15 million. Frank Seravalli reported the details of Barzal’s new contract […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to snap an unwanted streak of first-round playoff exits in 2022-23, and heading into the campaign, there’s optimism that this could be the year they make a run. The Maple Leafs have plenty of star talent, yet whether it be due to tough first-round matchups or key players failing […]

After the Denver Broncos suffered a disappointing rivalry defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, things could be set to get worse in Denver. On Monday, while the Broncos didn’t practice, it was revealed that Russell Wilson is dealing with a shoulder injury. According to Tom Pelissero, Nathaniel Hackett told reporters that Wilson “dinged […]

The Green Bay Packers are mulling a change to their offensive line in order to get their best five players protecting Aaron Rodgers at the same time. According to Matt Schneidman, Matt LaFleur admitted that he’s considering slotting in Yosh Nijman at the right tackle position in order to get the strongest possible setup in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins this offseason in a shocking blockbuster trade. Reports suggested that only two teams were truly in contention to acquire Hill — the Dolphins and the New York Jets. After that, it was a matter of preference for Hill, who ultimately settled on a trade […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has not had an impressive start to the year in 2022, and things could get worse before they get better in the Windy City. According to Ari Meirov, the Bears are expected to be without top offensive lineman and pass protector Cody Whitehair for a while after he sustained a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers gave Kenny Pickett his first taste of regular season NFL action on Sunday after he replaced Mitchell Trubisky in the Week 4 loss against the New York Jets. Pickett’s debut had its share of ups and downs, but it looks as if his Steelers teammates are eager to see what’s in store […]