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The New Orleans Saints were already shorthanded heading into Monday night’s matchup against the Miami Dolphins, but Friday’s COVID update only stood to make things worse. According to Dov Kleiman, the Saints added multiple players to the COVID list on Friday, headlined by star offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk. #Saints placed on the COVID list: Tackle […]

Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett was reportedly the driver in a fatal one-car accident on Thursday night that left the vehicle’s passenger dead. According to Loudoun County’s Sheriff’s Office, the incident, which took place in Loudoun County, Virginia, claimed the life of 29-year-old Olivia Peters, who hails from Las Vegas. Washington Football team head […]

The New York Mets are all-in on the 2022 season and are looking to ensure there’s not a single weak spot on the roster. Despite the big-money acquisition of Max Scherzer this offseason, Steve Cohen and Co. aren’t done upgrading the team’s arms. According to Pat Ragazzo, the Mets are placing infielder Jeff McNeil on […]

The Baltimore Ravens called upon Tyler Huntley to start in place of Lamar Jackson Week 15, and Huntley delivered massively despite the loss to the Green Bay Packers. Well, the situation at quarterback for Baltimore may have just gotten a whole lot worse. According to Ian Rapoport, Huntley is dealing with a non-COVID related illness […]

The New York Knicks have a key matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on the slate for Christmas Day, and the team just got a big boost ahead of the holiday showdown. The Knicks’ PR team announced that young guard Immanuel Quickley is set to be cleared from the NBA’s health and safety protocols and rejoin […]

Tennessee Titans star wide receiver A.J. Brown has been a key component in the team’s offensive game plan since he was drafted by the organization in 2019. The former Ole Miss standout was the 51st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and he’s developed into a star in Tennessee. Despite that, Brown revealed an […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were crippled by injuries during their Week 15 loss to the New Orleans Saints, and now it looks as if they’ll be down some key players in Week 16, too. Already without Chris Godwin and Leonard Fournette, head coach Bruce Arians ruled both Mike Evans and Antoine Winfield Jr. out for […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been without superstar Luka Doncic for nearly two weeks while he nurses an ankle injury, and subsequently entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Mavs fans who were hoping to see him back on the court for the team’s Christmas Day game may want to start wishing for something else, however. […]

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is going to try to erase this play from his memory as quickly as possible. In the first quarter of Tuesday night’s clash against the Washington Football Team, Jalen Hurts threw a short pass to Goedert along the sideline. The tight end dropped the easy catch that would have […]

The Chicago Bears Week 15 clash against the Minnesota Vikings is certainly one the Bears wish they could get back. Both teams struggled to put points on the board, but ultimately the Vikings were able to secure the 17-9 win to improve to 7-7 on the year. After a disappointing loss to their division rivals, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were dealt a myriad of injuries on Sunday night and have begun seeking out reinforcements. On Tuesday, the team made a pretty significant move to add some depth to the backfield in the midst of Leonard Fournette’s injury. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Bucs are signing veteran running back […]

As soon as Jake Paul finishes a boxing match, the question on everyone’s mind instantly becomes, “who will he fight next?” Well, Paul seems to have honed in on his next opponent, and has even put forth a significant financial incentive in order to make the bout happen. Speaking on the IMPAULSIVE podcast, via Michael […]

Florida Gators newly-appointed head coach Billy Napier has made a significant splash in the transfer portal, marking one of his first major additions since taking over in Gainesville. The Gators have landed former Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller after he announced his decision to transfer from the Buckeyes program in late November. Miller announced his […]

Star free agent Carlos Correa remains one of the most sought-after players on the open market, even while MLB free agency is stalled due to the lockout. While the shortstop has a handful of suitors in free agency, one team said to be in on the former Houston Astro is the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program just got a huge boost ahead of the 2022 season, as if Nick Saban and Co. truly needed any more reinforcements. Alabama has received a commitment from star running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who will join the program via the transfer portal after departing Georgia Tech, per Bruce Feldman. Former […]

The Houston Rockets have been without star rookie Jalen Green for nearly a month as he deals with a hamstring injury, but it looks as if the No. 2 overall pick could be making his way back to action. According to Shams Charania, Green is expected to return to game action on Thursday when the […]

Amid the vast escalation in positive cases of COVID-19, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has finally broken his silence on the league’s plans for the rest of the season. There had been some question into whether the NBA would pause or cancel the remainder of the season, but during an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews on […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak that has been described as a “mess,” according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The latest Chiefs news saw a trio of players, headlined by star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, get placed on the COVID-19/Reserve list. More COVID issues in KC, which is becoming […]

The Indianapolis Colts are right in the hunt of the AFC playoff race, largely thanks to the play of the defense as well as superstar running back Jonathan Taylor. Head coach Frank Reich was asked whether he thought quarterback Carson Wentz would have to step up and be the X-factor in a Colts win down […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak, with as many as seven players entering the NBA’s protocols over the past couple of days. The latest group of players to enter the league’s protocols includes Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The […]

The Atlanta Falcons Week 15 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers was always going to be difficult, and things went pretty much how they were expected to as the Niners came away with a 31-13 victory. The Falcons fell to 6-8 on the year, and the loss put a significant damper on any hopes they […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr went down early in the second half against the Cleveland Browns after a multi-player strip-sack. The Browns scooped up the football, but the bigger worry was Carr’s condition, as the quarterback was left on the ground grabbing his leg. After medical staff examined the quarterback, he was able to […]

The Carolina Panthers Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills wasn’t all too surprising, but the result was still a tough pill to swallow for Panthers fans. Despite Matt Rhule electing to roll with Cam Newton at quarterback, the results in the passing game were much of the same, and the team fell short in […]

The Denver Broncos Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals is one they wish they could get back, especially considering the scary injury suffered to starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. While the subsequent updates to Bridgewater’s status have been encouraging, his loss was a real scare during the tough loss against the Bengals. The entire offense […]

After Bob Melvin jumped ship to replace Jayce Tingler as the manager of the San Diego Padres, the Oakland Athletics were left conducting a managerial search of their own. Well, after scouring the market for the best possible man, the A’s have settled on their next manager. And it’s someone fans will be extremely familiar […]

The Tennessee Titans will be playing on short rest when they face off against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night in Week 16. That short rest won’t keep one key player from making a critical step in his return from a lengthy absence. According to NFL insider Field Yates, Titans star wide receiver A.J. […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been out with a neck injury since Week 12, and it looks as if the team has officially pulled the plug on any chance for him to return in 2021. According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the Giants are shutting Jones down for the remainder of the season due […]

Bruce Arians’ conditions for bringing Antonio Brown to Tampa last season were clear from the start: one mistake and you’re out. The troubled wide receiver was given a lifeline by the Bucs, and he rewarded them with his solid play on the field, as well as avoiding trouble off it. That was until the wide […]

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s ankle injury held him out of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, but there’s been some question as to the true nature of the quarterback’s ailment. Well, when asked for clarification, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was seemingly unwilling to give a straightforward response. Via Luke Jones, Harbaugh reportedly […]

Of all the NFL organizations battered by the latest wave of positive COVID-19 tests, virtually none were hit harder than the Washington Football Team. In addition to a multitude of players entering the league’s protocols, the Football Team announced on Monday that seven coaches were placed in COVID-19 protocols before their Tuesday night game against […]

The Green Bay Packers Week 15 matchup against the Lamar Jackson-less Baltimore Ravens was a thriller down to the very end. Ultimately, the Packers were able to pull off the win and clinch themselves a playoff berth and the NFC North title. Now able to focus on the playoffs and achieving their ultimate goal of […]

The Miami Dolphins managed to rally and defeat the lowly New York Jets in Week 15 to keep their winning streak alive at six games. Week 16 pits the Dolphins against the New Orleans Saints, and the team received a mixed bag of injury updates ahead of the Monday night battle. Via Dolphins reporter Marcel […]

Manchester United’s desire to add some talent to the midfield in January is no secret, and Ralf Rangnick seems ready to make a move when the transfer window opens. Despite frequent links to West Ham starlet Declan Rice, who would fill a valuable need in as a holding midfield option, the English giants may turn […]

Just as the Minnesota Timberwolves were seemingly beginning to build steam in the Western Conference, the team was hit with a slew of bad news. After star guard Anthony Edwards entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols over the weekend, two more T-Wolves players are set to follow suit. Both Jarred Vanderbilt and Patrick Beverley are the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were stunningly shut out on Monday Night Football by the New Orleans Saints, but the main talking point from the loss was the multitude of injuries sustained by the offense. In addition to the season-ending injury suffered by star wideout Chris Godwin, the Bucs also lost wide receiver Mike Evans and […]

The NFL was stunned silent when Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was carted off the field after a scary hit to his head. Bridgewater was removed from the game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15 and was taken to a nearby hospital via ambulance for further examination. After the game, Broncos head coach Vic […]

The Baltimore Ravens were without star quarterback Lamar Jackson for Week 15’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers. But his absence didn’t prevent a key receiving threat from setting a franchise record during the game. Ravens star tight end Mark Andrews had a huge game on Sunday afternoon, seeing his season tally in receiving yards […]

Former Auburn Tigers quarterback Bo Nix announced his decision to enter the transfer portal following the 2021 season. The former Tigers QB missed a chunk of the season with an ankle injury, and decided to seek greener pastures for the 2022 season and beyond. Well, Nix has chosen his new college football home, and he […]

A scary scene occurred early in the second half of the Denver Broncos-Cincinnati Bengals game. After scrambling to pick up a first down, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater landed hard on his head and remained on the ground. Players on the field took a knee around him, as well as an injured Bengals defender, while the teams’ […]