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Mason Rudolph faces an uncertain future with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Based on preseason performances, it’s expected that Rudolph will enter the year as the Steelers’ third-string quarterback, behind the likes of Mitchell Trubisky and Kenny Pickett. Rudolph has also been the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason. With the Steelers not having a need […]

The Kansas City Chiefs received some encouraging news regarding the status of two new and important Patrick Mahomes weapons in JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The pair of wide receivers had been sidelined for part of the preseason through injury, but both players were seen at the team’s facilities for practice on Monday, according to […]

Jonathan Huberdeau was shockingly dealt from the Florida Panthers to the Calgary Flames this offseason in a blockbuster deal involving superstar forward Matthew Tkachuk. The move came as a surprise to just about everybody, including those involved in the trade. Via Frank Seravalli, Huberdeau opened up on his emotions in the aftermath of the trade, […]

The New York Yankees are set to receive a major bullpen boost ahead of their series vs. the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, as closer Clay Holmes is set to make his return from the 15-day IL, per Sweeny Murti of WFAN. The Yankees just split a series with the lowly Oakland Athletics, so getting […]

Barcelona has been plotting a potential move for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva throughout the transfer window, but Pep Guardiola dealt the Catalan club a dashing blow in their hopes of landing the Portuguese international. According to Fabrizio Romano, Guardiola has made his stance on Silva clear, indicating he has no intentions of letting the […]

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson has reportedly been shot multiple times in an incident stemming from an attempted robbery, according to JP Finlay of NBC Sports. The injuries sustained by the running back are not considered to be life-threatening, per the report. Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson has been shot multiple times in […]

Arizona Diamondbacks fans will have a reason to cheer on Monday as the organization reportedly plans to call up top prospect Corbin Carroll from Triple-A. According to Steve Gilbert, Carroll is set to be promoted from Triple-A Reno on Monday ahead of the Dbacks’ clash with the Philadelphia Phillies, at which point the young outfielder […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were dealt a worry injury blow during their preseason finale against the Detroit Lions on Sunday when star wide receiver Diontae Johnson exited the game due to an apparent injury. According to Steelers bear writer Alan Saunders, Johnson sustained a shoulder injury in the first half on Sunday, and after being examined […]

The New York Giants have some difficult decisions to make while trying to narrow the roster down to 53 players, and Brian Daboll dropped a surprising tidbit about Kenny Golladay after the final preseason game, a loss to the Jets. When asked if Golladay’s roster spot was potentially in jeopardy, Daboll somewhat dodged the question. […]

Houston Astros ace and AL Cy Young candidate Justin Verlander was removed from his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday after just three innings on the mound. The Astros pulled Verlander from the game after he threw just 60 pitches against the Orioles, logging three scoreless innings. The Astros initially did not provide a […]

Juventus star Paul Pogba told police that he’s the victim of an alleged blackmailing scheme involving his own brother, Mathias. Pogba alleges that he’s being blackmailed for €13 million ($13.044M USD) by a gang, including his elder sibling. Mathias Pogba is reportedly part of an organized crime gang that is demanding Pogba pay them €13 […]

Manchester United is in the final stages of completing the highly-coveted signing of Ajax superstar Antony. The Brazilian winger had been angling for a move to reunite with former skipper Erik Ten Hag in the Premier League, but Ajax refused to let him leave, at least until Manchester United came back with a bid worth […]

The New York Yankees have a couple of new faces on the roster following the decision to place Aroldis Chapman on the IL due to a leg infection stemming from a tattoo. With Chapman unavailable until mid-September, the Yankees made significant roster moves involving a couple of veteran relievers ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the […]

Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Odom suffered a torn ACL during Saturday’s preseason loss against the Chicago Bears. It’s a big blow for the Browns, as Odom now figures to miss the entire regular season while recovering from the unfortunate injury. Odom was carted off the field during Saturday’s clash with the Bears after picking […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback K’Von Wallace was given a rude awakening during the preseason game on Saturday, courtesy of a matchup with Miami Dolphins’ speedster Tyreek Hill. On the first play of the Dolphins-Eagles preseason game, Hill broke loose for a massive 51-yard reception, flying past Wallace en route to the big gain. Afterward, Wallace got […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams were oddly paired together for joint practices during the final week of the preseason. Tensions flared during Thursday’s practice, and a full-on Rams-Bengals brawl broke out, during which things got very ugly. Rams superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald was seen wielding not one, but two Bengals helmets as […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to get superstar slugger Bryce Harper back from a lengthy stint on the IL this week, but not all news is good for the squad. While Harper will be back in the fold, the Phillies were hit with a separate injury blow, as ace Zack Wheeler was placed on the […]

The feud between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour continues to rage on. Commissioner Jay Monahan announced some major changes to the PGA Tour, including 20 new events, larger prize purses, and better pay for the tour’s top performers. The changes didn’t sit well with some on the LIV Golf Tour, particularly Lee Westwood, who […]

The Las Vegas Golden Knights were hit with a brutal blow ahead of the 2022-23 season when it was announced that Robin Lehner would miss the entire season after opting to undergo surgery on his shoulder. With Lehner out of the mix for the upcoming season, new head coach Bruce Cassidy had to decide whether […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are back at Wrigley Field for the final time this season for their last matchup with the Chicago Cubs. This is all but certainly the final time Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina will be playing a game at the iconic MLB ballpark, and ahead of their final go-around at Wrigley, the […]

McClaren dropped a bombshell on the Formula 1 world on Wednesday when the racing team announced its decision to part ways with Daniel Ricciardo at the end of the season. Ricciardo has struggled to replicate his past success since joining McClaren and has been out-paced by teammate Lando Norris all year long. Norris was asked […]

The 2022 WNBA regular season is officially in the books and some of the new young talent that entered the league have been honored for their hard work. Former No. 1 overall pick Rhyne Howard was deemed the WNBA’s most standout rookie in 2022, and the Atlanta Dream star was rewarded with Rookie of the […]

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a disappointing end to last season. Owner Jerry Jones has high expectations for the team in 2022, and that all starts with the head coach. Jones made an appearance on ESPN’s First Take on Thursday morning, during which he dropped heaps of praise onto head coach […]

The Chicago Bears offense will be one to watch in 2022. With Justin Fields taking full ownership of the quarterback position, fans will get the chance to see the future of the franchise in action throughout the course of a 17-game season. Not everyone is optimistic, however. Former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz made clear […]

Former Cleveland Browns center and current NFLPA president JC Tretter has announced his decision to retire from football. The 31-year-old shared a statement on Twitter in which he revealed that he’d be going out on his own terms. Tretter was released by the Browns this offseason in a move that saved the team a bit […]

It appears ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith has a bone to pick with Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott. During Wednesday’s First Take, Smith went on a bizarre rant about Prescott, blasting the Cowboys QB and labeling him “the worst interview in sports.” Stephen A. didn’t hold back on Prescott, ripping him for not […]

The Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun will square off Wednesday night in a do-or-die Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup. The Wings have been down their best player throughout the series, with Arike Ogunbowale sidelined through injury. That could change ahead of the series finale, however, as the Wings announced Ogunbowale is considered probable […]

The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2022 NFL season with lofty expectations following their disappointing playoff exit in 2021. Ahead of final 53-man roster cuts, Jerry Jones addressed the status of injured wide receiver Michael Gallup, who suffered a torn ACL in the final game of the regular season in 2021. Via Michael Gehlken, Jones revealed […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will be without one of their marquee offseason acquisitions for the new few weeks as star cornerback J.C. Jackson recovers from ankle surgery. The Chargers DB underwent what the team is describing as a “minor procedure” this week, and expects to be back within 2-4 weeks. Jackson had played most of […]

Ex-NFL player Junior Galette filed a lawsuit against the NFL, NFL PA, Roger Goodell, and a handful of franchises across the league on Tuesday. According to Pro Football Talk, Galette is seeking $300 million in damages after alleging that he was blackballed by NFL owners after raising concerns about being discriminated against racially during his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a small trade with the Seahawks earlier in August, offloading second-round bust J.J. Arcega-Whiteside to Seattle in exchange for DB Ugo Amadi. Fast forward to Wednesday, and Amadi is once again on the move. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Eagles have agreed to flip Amadi to the Tennessee Titans […]

Sports fans will be seeing a whole lot of Dallas Cowboys’ second-year linebacker Micah Parsons in 2022. In addition to his role as an everyday starter for America’s Team, Parsons is reportedly set to make weekly appearances on one of the most popular sports talk shows in the country. Via an announcement from the show’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were dealt a brutal injury update regarding No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Holmgren has reportedly suffered ligament damage to his foot and will require further evaluation on the injury. The bombshell injury update was reported just a few days after Holmgren appeared to tweak […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a special talent on their hands in 6-foot-7 shortstop Oneil Cruz. The rookie has impressed on both sides of the ball early in his MLB career, showing off his tantalizing power with the bat and his uncanny arm strength in the infield. He added to his lore on Wednesday when he […]

The Atlanta Falcons are gearing up for the 2022 NFL season, and their defense got a significant boost ahead of the final preseason game. On Wednesday, star linebacker Deion Jones was activated from the PUP list, enabling him to return to practice after missing much of the offseason through injury. The Falcons announced Jones’ return […]

Gilbert Arenas has not shied away from the spotlight since walking away from the NBA. Arenas, who hosts his own podcast and often features as a guest on various others, shared an absolutely absurd story from his days with the Warriors, via VladTV. During the interview, Arenas recanted a story about his days with the […]

Formula 1 announced that it would not be returning to Russia in the future. Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali dropped the bombshell revelation on Tuesday, informing fans that the sport would not be returning to Russia due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. After the racing tour’s 2022 Russian Grand Prix was canceled, F1 decided […]

Following the departure of Davante Adams this offseason, there has been some speculation as to who Aaron Rodgers’ top target on the Green Bay Packers will be in 2022. Early indications suggest that Allen Lazard would be the logical fit to receive the bulk of Rodgers’ targets, but there may be another young wideout ready […]

The Dodgers were dealt a big blow when it was announced that starting pitcher Walker Buehler would be forced to miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury. It turns out, it was a pretty significant procedure. Buehler announced via his Instagram on Tuesday that he’d successfully undergone Tommy John surgery on his […]