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Miami Dolphins star EDGE rusher Bradley Chubb picked up a hand injury during the first half against the Green Bay Packers. Chubb was seen in the medical tent and then heading to the Packers’ locker room as a result of the hand injury. According to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network, the Dolphins are listing […]

The Miami Dolphins found the end zone first on their Christmas Day matchup against the Green Bay Packers, courtesy of a highlight-reel TD for the ages. On what a standard slant route on the first play of the Dolphins’ second drive of the game, Jaylen Waddle managed to create a ton of separation and burst […]

Ja Morant’s brand new Nike signature shoe was unveiled on Sunday, Christmas Day, and the Memphis Grizzlies superstar will be debuting the kicks on the court against the Warriors. The announcement of his new shoe, the Nike Ja 1, prompted a great response from Kevin Durant, who congratulated Morant on the achievement, while expressing he […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has come under fire after a dirty play against the Cincinnati Bengals went viral in Week 16. After Germaine Pratt scooped up a fumble (which was eventually ruled a forward pass) and took off for the end zone, Jones could be seen delivering an egregiously dirty low block onto […]

The Detroit Lions fell short against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, and after the game, the team didn’t hold back on with its opinion of the playing field. Pro Bowl OL Frank Ragnow was among those to voice his displeasure about the field at Bank of America Stadium, which was practically frozen during the Christmas […]

The New York Giants came up short in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, suffering a 27-24 defeat via a game-winning field goal from kicker Greg Joseph. Despite falling to 8-6-1 on the year, Giants running back Saquon Barkley isn’t too hung up on the loss. The Giants need just one win to punch their […]

San Francisco 49ers EDGE rusher Nick Bosa has been an absolute dog in the trenches this year, and he’s gained some major praise from his teammates in the process. After Bosa helped lead the Niners to a victory over the Washington Commanders on Christmas Eve, star tight end George Kittle said his teammate has “secured” […]

The Green Bay Packers will look to keep their playoff hopes alive in Week 16 when they take on the Miami Dolphins, who are also right in the thick of the playoff race in the AFC. The Packers have caught fire at just the right time, winning two in a row and three of their […]

The Green Bay Packers only have one player heading to the 2022 Pro Bowl after what has been an overall disappointing year. Cornerback Jaire Alexander will represent the Packers at this year’s Pro Bowl festivities, but just one player feels surprisingly low, even for a team that hasn’t played up to its potential. There are […]

The Seattle Seahawks are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in a crucial Week 16 showdown at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday. The Christmas Eve clash will have major implications for both teams, with the Seahawks (7-7) coming off a two-game losing streak. The Chiefs, on the other hand, could claim the AFC’s best […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to add some cushion to their AFC North lead and clinch a playoff berth with a Week 16 win over the New England Patriots. There may be no one in the Cincy locker room more determined to pull out a big win than star EDGE rusher Trey Hendrickson. According to […]

The Atlanta Braves were unable to bring Dansby Swanson back to the organization during MLB free agency, with the star shortstop agreeing to a lucrative contract with the Chicago Cubs. According to Jeff Schultz of The Athletic, Swanson was open to taking “a lot less” money in order to remain in Atlanta, but Alex Anthopoulos […]

New York Yankees’ free-agent acquisition Carlos Rodon was introduced to the media on Thursday in his first press conference donning the pinstripes. During his media address, Rodon opened up on what it meant to sign with a team like the Yankees, admitting that he’s fulfilling a childhood dream by making the move to the Bronx. […]

The New York Yankees reunited with veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle in free agency on a two-year deal. In order to clear up space for Kahnle on the roster, the Yankees surprisingly opted to designate left-hander Lucas Luetge for assignment, according to Bryan Hoch. Via Hoch on Twitter: “The Yankees announced RHP Tommy Kahnle’s two-year contract. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in dire need of a boost offensively, and there’s a chance one just fell into their lap. Rob Gronkowski took to Twitter on Wednesday with a cryptic message, hinting at a potential return from retirement. Tom Brady will be racing to his phone after Gronk fired off the tweet on […]

The Washington Commanders activated Carson Wentz from IR ahead of their Week 16 clash against the San Francisco 49ers, and while he’s expected to remain behind Taylor Heinicke on the depth chart, the veteran QB was in great spirits. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Wentz was optimistic and even shared some positives from his trip […]

Former Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick Damon Arnette has simply not been able to stay out of trouble with the law. After getting let go by the Raiders following some major off-field incidents, Arnette was arrested against in July. TMZ has since acquired footage of his arrest, which shows some NSFW exchanges between the officers […]

The Arizona Cardinals have quite the quarterback conundrum on their hands. With Kyler Murray out for the season and Colt McCoy dealing with a concussion, Arizona announced its plans to start Trace McSorley in Week 16 vs. the Buccaneers, via Ari Meirov. Kliff Kingsbury revealed the head injury McCoy sustained in Week 15 will keep […]

After winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina, Lionel Messi has made up his mind about his future at the club level. According to a report from Le Parisien, Messi is expected to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain through the 2023-24 season. The report indicates that Messi will not make the rumored leap to […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to rebound after one of the worst losses in NFL history. After the Minnesota Vikings staged a 33-point second-half comeback against Indy in Week 15, head coach Jeff Saturday is shaking things up for the offense. Matt Ryan, who now owns two of the most shocking comeback defeats of all […]

The New York Yankees kept Aaron Judge out of the clutches of the San Francisco Giants by signing him to a nine-year, $360 million contract extension during MLB free agency. After naming Judge the organization’s 16th-ever captain on Wednesday, Hal Steinbrenner revealed his eye-opening message to Judge during the offseason. Via Mark Feinsand of the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars stunned the Dallas Cowboys in overtime in Week 15, offering the Eagles a huge helping hand in their pursuit of an NFC East title and a bye week in the playoffs. In exchange, Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson received quite a thanks from the Eagles. On Tuesday, the Eagles had over 35 […]

Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver DK Metcalf has been the recipient of a surge of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in recent weeks, but he doesn’t seem too bothered by it. Despite costing his team yards with his antics, when asked about the recent uptick in unsportsmanlike penalties, Metcalf indicated he didn’t intend to change how he’s […]

The Seattle Seahawks practiced Tuesday ahead of their Week 16 showdown vs. the Kansas City Chiefs, but there was a significant player missing. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Kenneth Walker was out of practice on Tuesday while dealing with an ankle injury, putting his status for Saturday’s game in jeopardy. Via Schefter on Twitter: […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was unable to guide the team to a win over the Detroit Lions in his return to the starting role in Week 15. Despite throwing for over 300 yards in the game, his performance garnered strong criticism from radio personality Mike Francesa, who went scorched earth on the Jets […]

The Cleveland Browns are fighting for a spot in the playoffs this year, currently sitting at 6-8 heading into Week 16. With a matchup against the New Orleans Saints looming on Christmas Eve, the Browns were dealt a concerning injury update to star running back Nick Chubb. Chubb was not available during Tuesday’s practice while […]

Jalen Hurts is dealing with a sprained right shoulder, but Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni surprisingly did not rule him out for Saturday’s tilt against the Dallas Cowboys. Amid reports that Gardner Minshew could be in line to start, Sirianni indicated that he’s still holding out hope that Hurts will be ready to play […]

NFL rookie dinners have been a tradition dating back for many years, and on Monday, some San Francisco 49ers veterans took their young teammates out for the annual meal. And boy, did they run up quite the tab. Photos emerged online of a whopping 49ers rookie dinner bill in surplus of $322,000, all of which […]

The New York Mets and Justin Verlander agreed to terms on a massive two-year contract in MLB free agency, just days after Jacob deGrom turned heel and left for the Texas Rangers. On Tuesday, Verlander revealed that he actually waited on deGrom to make his free agency decision before engaging in discussions with the Mets […]

Noah Syndergaard is hoping for a bounce-back year in 2023 after latching on with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a somewhat disappointing go with the Angels and Phillies in 2022, Syndergaard will look to assist the Dodgers in bringing another championship to LA. Ahead of the season, Syndergaard revealed one of his main goals which […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets were hit with a brutal injury blow to captain Boone Jenner, who is set to undergo surgery on his thumb. The early expectation is that Jenner will miss at least a month of action, adding to the laundry list of injuries the Blue Jackets have dealt with already in 2022-23. With […]

The Minnesota Vikings feel that Justin Jefferson has been the recipient of some illegal or dirty hits over the past few weeks, and they voiced those concerns following Saturday’s comeback win vs. the Indianapolis Colts. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has spoken multiple times over the past few days about the hits Jefferson has taken, […]

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers were embroiled in a bidding war for free-agent right-hander Seth Lugo, and he made his final decision on Monday. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Lugo and the Padres are in agreement on a contract in free agency, bringing the former Mets’ reliever to San Diego after […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche have reportedly agreed to a trade on Monday which will see Denis Malgin continue his career with the Avs. Per Elliotte Friedman, the Maple Leafs are sending Denis Malgin to the Avs in exchange for Dryden Hunt in a one-for-one swap. Via Friedman on Twitter: “TOR has traded […]

The New York Yankees have had quite the spending spree this offseason. The Yankees locked up Aaron Judge on a nine-year, $360 million deal before turning heel and adding Carlos Rodon to their starting rotation on a six-year, $162 million contract. Between the two players alone, the Yankees have doled out more than $500 million […]

The Edmonton Oilers are finalizing a contract extension for goaltender Stuart Skinner, rewarding the 24-year-old after an outstanding start to the year during his first full season as the team’s starting netminder. Skinner has been excellent for Edmonton this season, and the organization is locking him up on a new three-year extension worth $7.8 million […]

The Philadelphia Eagles picked up a narrow win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, once again suiting up without star tight end Dallas Goedert. The Eagles surprisingly opted against activating Goedert from IR ahead of the Week 15 clash, despite the expectation that he’d be ready to return from injury. After the game, Nick Sirianni […]

The Tennessee Titans were hit with a worrying injury blow during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers when starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill was seen limping off the field after suffering an ankle injury. Tannehill went into the medical tent and was later seen on the medical cart heading into the Titans’ locker room. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially AFC West champions for the seventh consecutive season. While their Week 15 win over the Texans wasn’t pretty, the Chiefs managed to pull off an overtime win over the lowly Houston Texans, thanks to Jerick McKinnon. While it was stunning that the game even reached overtime, the Chiefs locked […]