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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman showed off his blazing speed on Sunday when he torched the Miami Dolphins’ secondary en route to a 75-yard touchdown reception. Lamar Jackson found his new WR1 in space and delivered a strike to Bateman, who used his speed to turn a solid completion into a house call. Dolphins […]

The New York Yankees will finally see Harrison Bader in pinstripes in the coming days as he prepares to make his debut for the team. When Bader does return from the foot injury that has sidelined him for most of the season, the Yankees figure to slot him in at center field, moving Aaron Judge […]

The Baltimore Ravens were hoping to get off to a fast start against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, and they did just that, getting six points off the opening kickoff of the game. Young wide receiver Devin Duvernay, who had a big game in Week 1, started things off by housing the opening kickoff, running […]

The New Orleans Saints will be without star running back Alvin Kamara on Sunday against the Buccaneers, and he’s not the only one banged up for Week 2. While Jameis Winston is playing against Tom Brady and the Bucs, who are also plagued by injury, the starting quarterback will not be at 100% during the […]

The New England Patriots didn’t name an official offensive coordinator, but early into the year, it’s been Matt Patricia handling play-calling duties for Bill Belichick’s squad. Belichick’s decision to name Patricia the play-caller was certainly an interesting choice, and it seems not all the players have bought into what Patricia is drawing up on offense. […]

New York Giants rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux was out of the lineup for Week 1 while dealing with an injury he picked up in the preseason, but the first-round pick is hopeful of making his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. Via SI.com, Thibodeaux indicated his knee has been progressing well and he […]

Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon is expected to land a new contract extension with the team this offseason after winning the Stanley Cup last year. On Thursday, MacKinnon revealed his mindset as negotiations continue, while also hinting at the type of payday that could be coming his way. Via Michael Russo, MacKinnon revealed that his […]

Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford have agreed to terms for a welterweight championship fight, according to reports. An agreement is in place for Crawford and Spence to take to the ring on November 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada, per ESPN’s Mike Coppinger. The fight is pending the final contract agreement, as the two sides’ […]

Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has weighed in on the contentious American League MVP race between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. After finishing as the runner-up behind Ohtani last season, Guerrero knows better than anyone what is required to outdo the Angels star in MVP voting. Via Hector Gomez, Guerrero said that he […]

Seattle Seahawks star safety Jamal Adams went down in Week 1 with a leg injury and did not return to the game. After attempting to sack Russell Wilson on Monday night, Adams came up lame and was removed from the game. On Thursday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed that Adams is set to undergo season-ending […]

The Dallas Cowboys will be without Dak Prescott for the foreseeable future after he suffered a hand injury in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the Cowboys iron out their plans at quarterback amid the injury blow, head coach Mike McCarthy revealed his strong message for Prescott as he begins the recovery process. […]

Arizona Cardinals star EDGE rusher J.J. Watt was sidelined during the season-opening loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, but he made some steps towards a potential return ahead of Week 2. Per Josh Weinfuss, Watt returned to practice on Thursday for the first time this week as he continues to nurse a calf injury. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers capped off another NL West title this week, having clinched the division after notching their 106th win of the season. While the team celebrated its victory and playoff berth, star first baseman Freddie Freeman knows the job is only just beginning. The superstar slugger admitted that it’s World Series or bust […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette had an outstanding season opener against the Dallas Cowboys during Sunday Night Football. His hard-nosed running style caught the eye of at least one of his teammates. Star offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs had a whole lot to say about Fournette, and he perfectly described what he saw from […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up a big win in Week 1 over the Dallas Cowboys, but they didn’t escape the game without some injuries. In fact, the Buccaneers got remarkably injured in their Sunday night showdown. The team released its injury report on Wednesday, via Adam Schefter, and it was shocking, to say the […]

The Green Bay Packers struggled to get much of anything going on offense in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. Now, Robert Griffin III is coming to their rescue, as well as potentially to the rescue of AJ Dillon and Aaron Jones fantasy football owners. RGIII took to Twitter on Wednesday to offer some advice […]

Tensions ran high between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday during their season-opening. The emotions could best be summed up to one epic photo, which was captured during the Week 1 clash. In the now-viral image, Ja’Marr Chase can be seen flipping the birds to Minkah Fitzpatrick, as the Bengals star wide receiver […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie wideout Alec Pierce had a quiet NFL debut on Sunday against the Houston Texans, and now it looks as if the rookie could be at risk of missing Week 2. Via Ian Rapoport, Colts head coach Frank Reich revealed that Pierce began feeling concussion-like symptoms after Sunday’s tie with the Texans. The […]

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins made a stunning revelation about the nature of the knee injury that has kept him on the sideline to start the 2022 NFL season. Dobbins missed the entire 2021 season while nursing a torn ACL. That same injury kept him out of the season opener on Sunday. During a […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins exited Sunday’s game against the Steelers early after taking a hit to the head. The Bengals star was placed in concussion protocol and did not return to the game, but he got an optimistic update early in the week ahead of their Week 2 battle with the Cowboys. According […]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been plagued by knee injuries during the latter stages of his career, but the 40-year-old is determined to carry on playing at AC Milan. Ibrahimovic addressed his future in football and at AC Milan in recent comments made to Gazzetta, in which he sounded determined to continue his career despite his latest […]

LIV Golf’s season-ending championship event is set to feature one of the richest purses in professional golf history. LIV golfers will compete for a massive purse of $50 million when they take to Miami in late October for the final event of the tour season, per ESPN. The event is set to take place at […]

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery has been outstanding since being acquired at the trade deadline in a deal with the New York Yankees. Montgomery has thrived in St. Louis after spending the first six years of his career in the Bronx. During a recent appearance on the “R2C2 Podcast” with Ryan Ruocco and CC […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were dealt a concerning injury blow to the secondary after Trent McDuffie went down with a hamstring knock. The Chiefs’ rookie cornerback will be forced to miss at least the next four weeks after being placed on IR on Tuesday, per Ian Rapoport. The #Chiefs have placed first-round pick CB Trent […]

The Indianapolis Colts parted ways with Rodrigo Blankenship on Tuesday and it didn’t take them long to find a replacement. The Colts had a series of kickers at the facility on Tuesday to workout for the vacancy, and according to Tom Pelissero, they’re expected to sign former Cleveland Browns place kicker Chase McLaughlin. The #Colts […]

Mickey Joseph is taking over as the interim head coach for the Nebraska football team after Scott Frost’s disastrous tenure came to an unceremonious end. With Frost out of the picture, Joseph is looking to turn the tides for the Cornhuskers in 2022 and get Nebraska some much-needed wins under its belt. Via The Athletic, […]

The Indianapolis Colts will have a new face at kicker this week after making the decision to cut Rodrigo Blankenship on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The move comes after Blankenship struggled in the Colts’ season opener, including a missed game-winning field goal that ultimately saw the game end in a tie. […]

The Seattle Seahawks earned a big win over the Denver Broncos on Monday night, but they were without a key offensive weapon in the contest. Rookie running back Kenneth Walker was sidelined for the game as he continues working his way back from the hernia surgery he underwent during the offseason. Via Bob Condotta, Pete […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes picked up a minor wrist injury in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, but he’s confident he’ll be ready to go for Thursday’s battle with the Los Angeles Chargers. Mahomes had X-rays on his wrist, which came back negative, and he wasn’t listed on Monday’s practice report. Speaking to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped with a win against the Cincinnati Bengals in one of the wildest Week 1 games in recent memory. After the game, Mike Tomlin was asked about the performance of rookie running back Jaylen Warren, to which the head coach gave an incredibly bizarre response. Via Brooke Pryor, when asked what he […]

The St. Louis Blues have locked down one of their key offensive players for the long haul. Star center Jordan Kyrou has penned an eight-year, $65 million extension with the Blues, which will keep him with the organization through the 2030-31 season, the team announced Tuesday. Kyrou’s extension will come into play starting in the […]

Seattle Seahawks fans did not hesitate to boo Russell Wilson in his return to Lumen Field on Monday night. With the Denver Broncos in town for Monday Night Football, the 12th man let out a chorus of boos for their former quarterback the second he stepped out onto the field. Have a look at the […]

The Seattle Seahawks will be starting their season without a key rookie on offense, as second-round draft pick Kenneth Walker has officially been ruled out for the Week 1 clash against the Denver Broncos. Walker, who underwent hernia surgery during the offseason, was considered doubtful to suit up for Monday Night Football, and the Seahawks […]

Rapper PnB Rock was reportedly shot on Monday in downtown Los Angeles. According to TMZ, the Philadelphia native was shot inside a Roscoe’s Chicken N’ Waffles restaurant while dining with his girlfriend. The 30-year-old was reportedly rushed to the hospital. The incident reportedly took place in Inglewood at around 1:23 p.m. PST on Monday afternoon. […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a quarterback conundrum on their hands, and Mike McCarthy is going to explore every possible option to fix it. After Dak Prescott went down with a hand injury during the season-opening loss to the Buccaneers, the Cowboys were left scrambling. Cooper Rush served capably as a backup in Prescott’s stead, but […]

The San Francisco 49ers running backs room was dealt a major blow on Sunday after Elijah Mitchell exited the season opener with a knee injury in the first half. After undergoing testing on the knee, Mitchell has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and is expected to miss around two months of action, per Adam […]

Formula 1 star Alex Albon had a terrifying health scare following an appendectomy over the weekend. According to reports from AP News, Albon suffered respiratory failure and was placed on a ventilator after complications emerged following the procedure to remove his appendix. He was transferred to the intensive care unit where he has since made […]

Ecuador is reportedly facing a potential World Cup ban after reports surfaced alleging that one of its star players is not actually from the nation. SportMail released a bombshell report on Monday indicating that star Ecuadorian right back Byron Castillo has been lying about his nationality. The report includes various documents which indicate that Castillo […]

The Dallas Cowboys were dealt a brutal blow on Sunday night when Dak Prescott sustained a hand injury late in the loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With Prescott set for surgery, the Cowboys figure to deploy Cooper Rush at quarterback, barring a trade or signing. While that won’t have Cowboys fans feeling very optimistic, […]