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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper returned to the field on Thursday after having been sidelined the previous two games following a positive COVID-19 test. In the aftermath of Dallas’ win over the Saints, Cooper claimed that he thinks he could have played despite the virus, even going as far as to liken the situation […]

Things are going from bad to worse in the quarterback room in New Orleans. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Saints utility-man and quarterback Taysom Hill suffered a torn tendon in his middle finger which could require the 31-year-old to undergo surgery. #Saints QB Taysom Hill is feared to have suffered a torn tendon in […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of one of their worst seasons in recent memory, struggling to a 3-8 record thus far into the year. With a rivalry matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on the slate for Sunday, star quarterback Russell Wilson insisted that he will help the Seahawks overcome their early-season woes. […]

With a New York Jets Week 13 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on the horizon, many fans will be scoping in on the battle between the team’s two young quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Zach Wilson. Both teams have struggled this season, but Jets-Eagles could still feature some wild outcomes. We have some Jets predictions for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to turn their season around after a rough start to the year that has seen the team go 12-11 through its first 23 contests. Head coach Frank Vogel is planning to shake things up with a starting lineup change. Vogel told reporters on Thursday that he plans to insert […]

With a Kansas City Chiefs Week 13 matchup against the Denver Broncos on the slate, fans of every team in the AFC West division will be tuning in to see the outcome of this one. Chiefs-Broncos will have big implications on what has been one of the most tight-knit divisions in all of football, and […]

New Orleans Pelicans fans have had little to cheer about in 2021-22. The team sits second-to-last in the Western Conference at 6-18, and that’s following a 4-6 run in their last 10 games. Things seemed likely to get better in New Orleans after it was reported that franchise player Zion Williamson, who is recovering from […]

The Indiana Pacers just can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to injuries this season. Thursday’s injury report only served to worsen the nightmare season encapsulating Rick Carlisle’s squad. According to Pacers reporter Scott Agness, Carlisle informed the media that point guard T.J. McConnell is expected to be out “a while” with a […]

The MLB is officially in a lockout after the owners and the Players’ Association failed to come to terms on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Thus, free agency is on hold, players are no longer allowed to work out at their team’s facilities, and effectively, the league is on pause. Well, in a rather bizarre […]

The Minnesota Vikings Week 13 matchup against the rival Detroit Lions could end up having serious playoff implications for Kirk Cousins and Co. While Detroit is already out of contention for the postseason, Minnesota stands to gain a lot from a win this weekend. With that in mind, we’ll look at some bold predictions for […]

Many of the big-name MLB free agents have already decided where they will be playing ball in 2022, but there are still a handful of marquee players remaining on the open market. One of the best bats yet to sign with a new club is free-agent third baseman Kris Bryant. According to MLB insider Jon […]

With the impending MLB lockout merely hours away, teams are hard at work trying to finalize some last-minute deals before transactions are frozen. The Chicago Cubs are one of the team’s reportedly looking to make a move before the buzzer, as they look to beef up a roster that they tore apart at the deadline. […]

Police footage of Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna’s domestic violence arrest was obtained Wednesday by TMZ Sports. The video footage documents the moments leading up to Ozuna’s arrest and terrifyingly shows the 31-year-old with his hand around the neck of his wife as police officers enter his home. MLB star Marcell Ozuna had his hand […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched a few of their notable free agents latch on with new MLB teams early in the offseason, most notably Max Scherzer’s three-year mega-deal with the New York Mets. LA had yet to make a big splash on the open market, but managed to get a key deal done on Wednesday […]

The New York Mets made arguably the biggest move in MLB Free Agency when they inked Max Scherzer to a three-year, $130 million deal. The move came as a welcome sight to one of baseball’s hungriest fanbases, including one notable Mets fan who took to Twitter to showcase his excitement. Utah Jazz star guard Donovan […]

The New England Patriots have been one of the surprises of the 2021 NFL season, holding onto a half-game lead over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East. The two rival sides square off in Week 13 for what will be a pivotal matchup, but the Pats just got a worrying injury update on a […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been without star wide receiver Amari Cooper over the past two weeks. Cooper, who is unvaccinated, has been sidelined for the team’s previous two games after testing positive for COVID-19. With a matchup in New Orleans on the slate for Thursday, the Cowboys got an important update regarding their key offensive […]

On Wednesday, North Carolina State’s basketball program made its biggest recruiting splash since Dennis Smith Jr. committed to the school back in 2016. The Wolfpack received a commitment from the top-ranked shooting guard in the Class of 2023, Robert Dillingham, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. Top-10 junior Robert Dillingham just announced his commitment to NC […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of their worst season in recent memory, struggling to a disappointing 3-8 record. Things don’t figure to get better for Pete Carroll and Co., especially amid the loss of star running back Chris Carson to a season-ending neck injury. The Seahawks were hopeful Carson would be able to […]

The Denver Broncos could be without a key component of their offense when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs for a rivalry clash in Week 13. According to head coach Vic Fangio, Broncos’ leading rusher Melvin Gordon was held out of practice on Wednesday while he nurses an ailing hip and shoulder. Broncos RB […]

The New York Mets have been among the clear winners early on in MLB Free Agency. Owner Steve Cohen opened up the wallet and splashed the cash in order to try to bring a World Series to Queens, and it’s that thought process that helped him land some of the biggest names on the market. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of pursuing an NBA Finals victory in 2021-22, but they’ve been doing so without star point guard Kyrie Irving. Irving, who is away from the team because he remains unvaccinated, has yet to feature for Steve Nash’s squad this season, drawing both criticism and support from fans across […]

The NBA has issued punishments to the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat after the league’s investigation into potential early contact with players in summer free agency. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, both the Bulls and Heat will be forced to forfeit their next available second-round draft pick as a result of the sign-and-trade deals for […]

The Atlanta Braves have yet to re-sign free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman, despite the widespread expectations that the 2020 NL MVP would be back in Atlanta on a long-term deal. With the transaction freeze set to take place when the MLB lockout occurs in just a couple of days, the Braves are running out of time […]

The Baltimore Orioles are a long way off from contending in the AL East, but that doesn’t mean the team isn’t looking to improve. After a dismal 52-win season in 2021, the O’s are looking to eclipse the 60-win threshold for the first time since 2017, and they’re working to add a veteran infielder who […]

The Miami Marlins have been active early on this offseason, despite having to operate under a tight budget. Having already made moves to extend the contract of young star Sandy Alcantara and adding veteran outfielder Avisail Garcia, Derek Jeter and Co. made another splash on Tuesday. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Marlins reached […]

The New York Giants pulled off a win against the rival Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12 and will look to make it two in a row this weekend against the Miami Dolphins. Things may just have gotten a bit more difficult for the Giants, however. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Giants starting quarterback Daniel […]

The New Orleans Saints quarterback conundrum continues to ramp up as questions loom regarding their Week 13 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. When asked about the starter for Thursday’s game, Sean Payton refused to reveal his hand, simply telling reporters “we’ll see.” One factor that will impact who Thursday’s starter will be is the health […]

The Minnesota Vikings were dealt a significant blow on Sunday night when star running back Dalvin Cook went down with a shoulder injury. Cook sustained the injury in the third quarter and did not return to the game against the 49ers. His status for Week 13 is up in the air, but it’s likely the […]

Freddie Freeman is one of the most coveted names on the free agency market this offseason, though it’s widely expected the former NL MVP will re-sign with the Atlanta Braves. Still, many clubs are surprised the veteran first baseman hasn’t agreed to a deal with the Braves yet, and it’s especially surprising considering what the […]

Clint Frazier’s tenure with the New York Yankees was marred by constant trade rumors and the inability of the ginger-haired slugger to force his way into the lineup. He spent five years with the Yankees, featuring in a total of 228 games across that span. His time with the club came to an end this […]

There are a lot of questions facing the New Orleans Saints offense right now, the most glaring of which comes regarding the quarterback position. Following the injury to Jameis Winston, the Saints have deployed Trevor Siemian as the starting QB, opting against utilizing Taysom Hill, despite having just signed him to a contract extension. The […]

Brian Kelly made the surprising decision to take over the head coaching role in Baton Rouge, stepping into the shoes that will has been vacated by Ed Orgeron, who will not coach the Tigers’ bowl game. Despite the Fighting Irish still having some critical games on the slate, Kelly has departed the program and is […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a critical matchup with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13, but they may be without one of their key offensive weapons for the rivalry clash. According to ProFootballTalk, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that rookie tight Pat Freiermuth was in concussion protocol following Sunday’s loss to the Bengals. Pat Freiermuth […]

The New York Yankees have been quiet throughout MLB Free Agency thus far, and fans are getting impatient as more of the market’s top talent gets poached. In what was at one point a star-studded market at the shortstop position, the Yankees now find themselves looking at relatively few options to pursue ahead of the […]

The Texas Rangers made a monumental splash in free agency when they locked down superstar shortstop Marcus Semien on a lucrative seven-year deal. With a key infield position now intact for the future, the Rangers are fast at work addressing other needs on the roster. Well, Texas has added another key bat to the equation, […]

The Baltimore Ravens have a key divisional battle against the rival Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but their defense suffered a significant loss ahead of kickoff. Star defensive end Calais Campbell featured on Sunday’s injury report, and he won’t be active for the game due to a concussion, per The Athletic’s Zac Jackson. This is a big […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been all over NFL headlines of late, following his positive test for COVID-19 and the subsequent drama surrounding the situation. Everything peaked earlier this week when Rodgers told reporters he was dealing with “COVID Toe” while discussing his injury, and some folks aren’t going to let him forget […]

The New York Giants protected their home field against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, escaping with a 13-7 win in what was a defensive-minded battle. Giants safety Julian Love revealed New York’s defensive game plan coming into the matchup, and his comments should be concerning for Philly fans. Love told reporters after the game that […]