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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are set to square off for potentially the final time, as their clubs, Al-Nassr and PSG, are set for a friendly matchup this week. Ahead of the must-watch clash between two of the all-time greats, the Saudi Arabian club presented Ronaldo with an eye-opening honor. Despite being brand new at […]

The New England Patriots will begin their search for a new offensive coordinator this week. After Matt Patricia and Joe Judge effectively shared offensive coordinator duties in 2022, the Patriots announced they’d be heading in a different direction in 2023. Already, one familiar face has emerged the leading candidate. The latest NFL rumors suggest that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers crashed out of the 2023 NFL Playoffs in historic fashion, blowing a 27-point lead as they lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round. Now, questions are being asked and fingers are being pointed, mainly surrounding the job security of head coach Brandon Staley. Amid reports that Sean Payton […]

Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery didn’t hold back when lauding franchise legend David Krejci after his 1,000th game with the organization. It was a matinee to remember for the Bruins, who handed the Philadelphia Flyers a 6-0 beatdown to celebrate the 36-year-old reaching his impressive milestone. After yet another impressive win, Montgomery touched on […]

The Los Angeles Rams had a shockingly disappointing season in 2022, failing to come even remotely close to staging a Super Bowl defense. With an important offseason looming as the Rams look to recapture their former dominance, some big moves have to be made from the front office. Sean McVay is set to return amid […]

The Baltimore Ravens put up a valiant fight against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday but ultimately fell short in the Wild Card Round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs. Lamar Jackson’s knee injury, which has sidelined him for more than a month, prevented the star quarterback from suiting up, forcing the Ravens to roll with Tyler […]

The Colorado Avalanche have battled through myriad injuries in 2022-23, losing several key players for long periods of time. Reinforcements have been slowly rejoining the ranks, and now the latest Avs star could be on the verge of getting back on the ice on Monday. Ahead of Colorado’s clash with the Detroit Red Wings, the […]

Amid some inklings that CJ Stroud could potentially return to Columbus for another go around with the Ohio State football program, the Buckeyes star QB has poured cold water on those reports. On Monday, Stroud put an end to the speculation over his future by declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft, officially announcing his intention […]

Both the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins started seventh-round rookies in their playoff-openers during NFL Super Wild Card Weekend. Brock Purdy and Skylar Thompson, both of whom were selected in the seventh round in 2022, drew starts for their teams in the Wild Card Round, and they made history with their impressive performances. While […]

The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins had a close battle during the NFL Wild Card Round. While his performance wasn’t always pretty, Josh Allen managed to make history in the Bills’ playoff opener against Buffalo. Via ESPN Stats and Info, Allen’s two TD passes against the Dolphins saw him become the first player with 11 […]

The Miami Dolphins have taken the lead against the Buffalo Bills after a shocking series of turnovers from Josh Allen. After throwing two interceptions before halftime and allowing the Dolphins to claw back into the game, some poor protection left Allen on an island early in the second half. Rather than throw the ball away, […]

Arsenal and Tottenham squared off in a classic North London Derby showdown on Sunday, with the Gunners maintaining their spot atop the Premier League after a 2-0 road victory. Following their first away victory in the league against their North London rivals since 2014, one Spurs supporter crossed the line after things got heated between […]

Things got chippy in the first half between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. After an errant Josh Allen pass resulted in an interception for Dolphins CB Xavien Howard, the Bills QB was seen squaring up and exchanging blows with Dolphins defensive lineman Christian Wilkins. An aggressive Allen launched himself into Wilkins’ midsection, who retaliated […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is questionable to return to Sunday’s Wild Card Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills after sustaining a shoulder injury. Waddle, who dropped a key pass from Skylar Thompson early in the first quarter, went down with a shoulder injury after trying to make another big play later on. He […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had a chance to leave his mark on the game early on against the Buffalo Bills. Unfortunately, after a picture-perfect throw from Skylar Thompson, Waddle inexplicably dropped the pass that could very well have gone for six points. Against a team like the Bills, that mistake could be costly, […]

Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders are set to part ways this offseason, and the organization is reportedly expected to go after Tom Brady in the offseason. The Raiders are reportedly honing in on Brady in free agency, and the latest report suggests the franchise intends to be “aggressive” in their pursuit of the […]

With Sean Payton reportedly looking to get back into the NFL head coaching ranks, one of the most tantalizing jobs across the league may well be on its way to opening up. After the Los Angeles Chargers’ historic collapse against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round on Saturday, the writing is on the […]

While Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are honed in on their Wild Card Round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, the star quarterback was asked about his future with the organization ahead of Sunday’s showdown. Burrow didn’t hesitate to commit his future to Cincinnati, boldly declaring he wants to play his entire career with the […]

The New York Giants are back in the playoffs after having missed out in each season since 2016. Thanks to big years from Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley as well as the leadership of first-year head coach Brian Daboll, the Giants find themselves set for a matchup against Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings. This NFL […]

The Miami Dolphins snuck into the NFL Playoffs after snapping a five-game losing streak with a Week 18 win over the New York Jets. They’re set for a difficult Wild Card Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills, and the Dolphins will surely be feeling the absence of Tua Tagovailoa, who has been ruled out for […]

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews was a surprise scratch on Wednesday night in the win against the 2-1 win against the Nashville Predators. With the Maple Leafs set to play the second leg of a back-to-back on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, Sheldon Keefe refused to go into much detail about the nature […]

The Baltimore Ravens are facing an injury crisis at quarterback ahead of the Wild Card Round matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. The postseason will get underway this weekend, and while the Ravens haven’t officially ruled Lamar Jackson out for their playoff opener against the Bengals, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Jackson is not expected to play […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are back in the NFL Playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season, and they’re not looking to make it a brief stay in the postseason. After an up-and-down regular season, the Jaguars ended the year on a remarkably strong note, winning each of its last five games, and six of […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for their third showdown with the Baltimore Ravens this season, and ahead of the playoff matchup against their familiar foe, Tee Higgins provided an eye-opening injury update on his status for Sunday. After missing practice on Wednesday due to an illness, Higgins indicated he was feeling better on Thursday […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are in full tank mode in the 2022-23 NHL season, and things worsened for the team after Patrick Kane went down with an injury earlier this month. Kane has been dealing with a lower-body injury and now the Blackhawks have officially placed him on IR, retroactive to Jan. 3, when he sustained […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson reflected upon his rookie season in the NFL, and he didn’t hide how grateful he was to have suited up alongside Aaron Rodgers in his first year, and possibly Rodgers’ last, as a pro. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, via Jeremy Hoff, Watson opened up on learning from […]

The New York Yankees have a revamped starting rotation heading into the 2023 MLB season, and Aaron Boone has already expressed his optimism over the group. The addition of Carlos Rodon effectively cemented the starting five of Gerrit Cole, Rodon, Nestor Cortes, Frankie Montas, and Luis Severino. With the core intact, Boone addressed the roles […]

The New York Yankees boast one of the most star-studded pitching rotations of all of MLB. After signing Carlos Rodon to a six-year deal in the offseason, it’s hard to argue there’s a more complete mix of starters in all of baseball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone is certainly excited for what’s to come with the […]

The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals are set to square off for the third time this season during the Wild Card Round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs. The two teams split the regular-season series, having played as recently as Week 18, and they’ll be continuing their battle on Sunday evening. The Ravens are dealing with […]

The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for their Wild Card playoff battle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. After a solid season that saw them claim the fifth seed in the NFC, the Cowboys will look to fare better this year than they did in last season’s brief playoff showing. Of course, the […]

New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider exited Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Wild after picking up an upper-body injury. Ahead of Thursday’s showdown against the Dallas Stars, Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant has already ruled Kreider out, though he indicated he’s not anticipating a long absence for the 2022 NHL All-Star. Via Mollie Walker, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for yet another clash with the Baltimore Ravens, their third such matchup this season, but were hit with a concerning injury blow ahead of the showdown. Pro Bowl Offensive guard Alex Cappa will not be available to help protect Bengals QB Joe Burrow on Sunday against the Ravens due […]

The Miami Dolphins have a difficult Wild Card Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills looming this weekend, and that game will be made even tougher after the latest injury update to Tua Tagovailoa. Mike McDaniel revealed on Wednesday, via Adam Schefter, that Tagovailoa will not be available for the Dolphins in their playoff opener against […]

The New York Mets were unsuccessful in their bid to land Carlos Correa in MLB free agency following the collapse of his deal with the San Francisco Giants. While the Mets appeared to be the favorites to add Correa, the Twins jumped back into the race at the last minute and signed him to a […]

Carson Wentz and the Washington Commanders could potentially part ways this offseason, and after a disappointing year in 2022, the QB’s message to his fans will only fuel speculation of him leaving town. On Instagram, Wentz wrote a lengthy message, which certainly read like he was bidding Washington farewell. Via Instagram Wentz expressed his gratitude […]

The Minnesota Wild are in New York on Tuesday night, meaning enforcer Ryan Reaves will be back at his old stomping grounds following his early-season trade. Ahead of his return to Madison Square Garden, Reaves was asked if he expected any of his former teammates to challenge him to a fight. In response, Reaves’ savagely […]

Justin Turner parted ways with the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason, and he’s making a big move out to the East Coast after signing a two-year, $21.7 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. On Tuesday, speaking via the MLB Network, Turner revealed a surprise player in his decision to come to Boston. According to […]

The Baltimore Ravens and star linebacker Roquan Smith agreed to a historic contract extension on Tuesday ahead of the NFL Playoffs. A looming Wild Card Round matchup with the Bengals didn’t prevent the Ravens from rewarding their mid-season trade acquisition with a lucrative new deal. Smith and the Ravens agreed to a five-year, $100 million […]

The New York Mets and Carlos Correa were deep into contract negotiations after the prized shortstop’s deal with the San Francisco Giants fell through. Amid reports that the Mets and Correa were hoping to come to an agreement of their own, it ended up being the Minnesota Twins who cut the line and signed Correa […]