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Despite sustaining an ankle injury in the AFC Divisional Round, Patrick Mahomes stunningly suited up and played during the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC Championship win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, ahead of Super Bowl 57, Mahomes has no doubts that he’ll be ready to take the field in Arizona. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Mahomes […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for their Super Bowl 57 showdown against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Ahead of the matchup, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts received some glowing praise from Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban. Hurts, of course, spent three seasons in Tuscaloosa before transferring to Oklahoma for his final […]

The San Francisco 49ers fell short in their NFC Championship matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. After the loss, All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner’s wife, Sydney, expressed her feelings over the poor treatment she received from Eagles fans during the game. Sydney Warner, via a TikTok video, shared her experience at The Linc, […]

Chelsea set an English Premier League record by agreeing to a $131.4 million transfer for Enzo Fernandez with Portuguese side Benfica. The 22-year-old Argentine midfielder is now the most expensive player in English football history, and with the absurd transfer saga now finally complete, he broke his silence on the move to Chelsea. Via his […]

Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday morning, putting an end to all the rumors about him joining a new team and running it back in 2023. Brady broke the news himself on Wednesday, and among the wave of reactions from sports fans and athletes, legendary New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter […]

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy suffered an elbow injury during the NFC Championship, and it turns out it was a pretty significant one. Amid reports that Purdy has sustained a UCL injury, the 49ers’ seventh-round pick received a brutal update on the injury on Wednesday. After getting the opinion of Dr. Mark Adickes, it’s […]

The Houston Texans made it official with DeMeco Ryans, naming him the franchise’s next head coach on a six-year contract. With Ryans taking over after a successful tenure as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator, no one was happier about the announcement than Texans legend JJ Watt. The recently retired superstar EDGE rusher took to […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers joined the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday for his weekly visit, tuning in live from Pebble Beach golf course. Among the topics of discussion, Rodgers and McAfee broached Rich Bisaccia’s coaching future. With the Indianapolis Colts having reported interest in making Bisaccia their next head coach, Rodgers had a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl after taking down the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling wasn’t holding back after the win. When addressing his matchup with Eli Apple, who was notoriously talkative on Twitter after the Bengals’ last playoff win, Valdes-Scantling roasted the Bengals DB, declaring himself […]

The Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers are both reportedly hoping to secure the services of Vic Fangio to fill their vacant defensive coordinator role. After the Dolphins were reported to be in the final stages of a deal with Fangio, rumors emerged indicating he could end up joining the 49ers. Speaking on the Pat […]

The Cincinnati Bengals-Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship showdown left quite the controversy in its wake following the decisive late hit penalty called against Joseph Ossai on Patrick Mahomes. Just about everyone has weighed in on the call, and now Tom Brady shared his own eye-opening take during a recent episode of his Let’s Go! Podcast. Brady admitted […]

The New York Islanders made the first big splash of NHL trade season, acquiring Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat on Monday. With the trade deadline more than a month away, the Islanders moved proactively to secure a deal for one of the top commodities on the market, and now GM Lou Lamoriello opened up on […]

The San Jose Sharks are dangling one of the most tantalizing trade assets in all of hockey ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Star winger Timo Meier could very well be offloaded by the Sharks in the near future, and a recent NHL rumor has indicated what the asking price for the 26-year-old will be. […]

The New York Islanders have made a huge splash ahead of the NHL trade deadline, snagging one of the market’s top forwards in Bo Horvat. The Islanders announced the trade on Monday, including the full details. As part of the deal, the Islanders are acquiring Horvat, while sending Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a conditional […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl bound, and while there may have been some controversial calls during their win over the San Francisco 49ers, it’d be hard to argue they weren’t the better team. One controversial moment came during the first-quarter non-call on a DeVonta Smith one-handed grab, which led to an Eagles TD. While […]

One of the all-time Kansas City Royals greats is set to run it back with the organization for one more year. Zack Greinke and the Royals have finally reached an agreement on a one-year contract, bringing the 39-year-old free agent back to Kansas City for another season. The news was first reported by Bob Fescoe […]

The Miami Dolphins were celebrating what was renowned as an excellent defensive coordinator hire after reportedly agreeing to terms with Vic Fangio over the weekend. While reports indicated that Fangio and the Dolphins were practically a done deal, it turns out there may be another fighter in the ring of the Fangio sweepstakes. According to […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. On Sunday, the star QB provided an update for his fans, via his Instagram, indicating that the procedure was a success and that he’s set to get started on his road to recovery. Herbert appeared to be in […]

The Dallas Cowboys are parting ways with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, according to David Moore of DallasNews. The Cowboys made the surprising decision to move on from Moore, who had received significant head coaching interest over the past two offseasons, following their playoff exit against the 49ers. Mike McCarthy is expected to take over play-calling […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl bound, and no one seems more poised for the moment than Jalen Hurts. After punching their ticket to Arizona for Super Bowl 57, the Eagles’ star quarterback could be seen on the sideline uttering two simple words. “One more,” said a confident-looking Hurts as the Eagles wrapped up their […]

The Philadelphia Eagles sent the San Francisco 49ers crashing out of the playoffs, and things got ugly late into the fourth quarter. With the game out of reach, tempers flared between the 49ers’ offense and Eagles’ defense, including a shocking fight during which star OT Trent Williams slammed Eagles safety K’Von Wallace into the turf. […]

Philadelphia Eagles punter Brett Kern unleashed a dismal kick in the first quarter of the NFC Championship, but it turns out it may not have been his fault. The Eagles’ punter attempted to plead his case to the referees that a SkyCam wire had interfered with the ball mid-flight. It seems as if most of […]

It only took one drive for some big-time controversy to occur during the NFC Championship on Sunday. After DeVonta Smith extended the Philadelphia Eagles‘ opening drive, during which they scored, with an incredible one-handed catch, replays later on indicated that he may not have secured the ball, after all. The Eagles wisely rushed to the […]

The New York Yankees and Gleyber Torres avoided arbitration by coming to terms on a new one-year contract on Sunday, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Torres is due to make $9.95 million during the 2023 MLB season, a sizable increase from the $6.25 million he made last season in the Bronx. Torres and the Yankees […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has reportedly undergone offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder, according to multiple reports. The surgery was done to Herbert’s non-throwing shoulder, and the Chargers anticipate their star quarterback will be ready to go and fully cleared by the time offseason activities swing around, according to […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell has been dealing with an injury leading up to the NFC Championship, and it looks as if he won’t be able to take the field as a result. The 49ers RB is dealing with a groin injury which caused him to miss practice during the week. Now, ahead […]

The Edmonton Oilers brushed aside the Chicago Blackhawks in a 7-3 beatdown on Saturday night. During the home win, the Oilers opted to bring in emergency backup goaltender Matt Berlin for the final few minutes of the third period, giving him his first taste of NHL action. Berlin, who is currently playing for the University […]

Amid the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Green Bay Packers, rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs had a surprising revelation about his relationship with the veteran QB. During a sitdown on the Maggie & Perloff Show, Doubs admitted that he and Rodgers never hung out outside of the team facility. Despite being teammates on […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has been one of the hottest commodities in NFL head coaching rumors over the past few years, and this offseason has been no different. Amid the interest from various organizations across the league, Quinn has stunningly decided to pull himself out of the running for head coaching vacancies, opting […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ injury report is somewhat troubling ahead of the NFC Championship showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. Christian McCaffrey was among a few key players who have not practiced this week, but when asked about his status for the game, CMC offered no doubts. Via Around the NFL, McCaffrey declared there’s “zero” chance […]

The Carolina Panthers named Frank Reich their new head coach on Thursday, officially putting Steve Wilks out of the running following his stint as the interim head coach. With the top job no longer available, Wilks has made clear he has no intention of returning to Carolina this offseason. Via NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Wilks […]

The New Jersey Devils are expected to be active at the trade deadline as they look to fortify the roster after their stellar start to the season. Firmly in the playoff race, the Devils could bolster their team with some mid-season acquisitions, and they’ve certainly been hard at work identifying some potential targets. The Devils […]

All eyes are on Patrick Mahomes ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC Championship tilt against the Cincinnati Bengals. More specifically, all eyes are on Mahomes’ ankle. The Chiefs QB suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round against the Jaguars, but the latest reports suggest he’s trending in the right direction for Sunday’s game, […]

Spain’s Copa del Rey has a Madrid derby slated for Thursday evening, as Real Madrid will host Atletico Madrid in the tournament’s quarterfinals. Ahead of the rivalry clash, Atletico Madrid fans took things vastly too far with a heinous and disgusting act targeting Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. An effigy donning a Vinicius Jr. jersey […]

The New York Jets stirred up some NFL offseason speculation with their decision to hire Nathaniel Hackett as the team’s new offensive coordinator. Naturally, the hiring of the former Denver Broncos head coach and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator has immediately led to links to Aaron Rodgers. It seems abundantly clear that the Jets’ decision […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a playoff date with the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship. Ahead of the matchup, both teams are dealing with some worrying injuries. While Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury is a major concern for the Chiefs, the Bengals could be lacking depth along the offensive line once […]

The 2023 NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and teams that are beginning to fade toward a rebuild could wind up being crucial sellers. Among the top names linked to a potential trade at the deadline is Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. Amid the disarray within the organization and their less-than-ideal position in the standings, […]

The Buffalo Sabres find themselves surging up the standings, thanks to some improved play from their defense in tandem with their top-tier offense. With the NHL trade deadline looming, the Sharks could end up being buyers and have reportedly set their sights on one of the league’s most coveted trade targets, Timo Meier. According to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for their AFC Championship showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals, but all eyes are on the status of Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs’ QB is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and is up against the clock to be able to suit up on Sunday. He took a major step in […]