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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to avoid dropping their third consecutive game when they host the New York Giants on Monday night. The team’s defense will receive a boost ahead of their primetime showdown, as NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports that Sean Murphy-Bunting was activated from IR on Monday. The #Bucs activated CB Sean […]

The New Orleans Saints have some questions to figure out on offense, primarily at the quarterback position. With Jameis Winston done for the year after suffering a torn ACL, the Saints opted to hand the offense to Trevor Siemian, rather than their hybrid offensive talent, Taysom Hill. Despite Hill being active for Sunday’s game against […]

In terms of bright spots for the New York Jets this season, they have been few and far between. Recent weeks have seen offensive rookies Elijah Moore and Michael Carter elevate their games to a much higher level, and the two have given Gang Green reason to be hopeful about the future. In typical Jets […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly being sued by a pair of former employees who allege they were fired due to the MLB’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to TMZ. The report claims that former Nationals employees, Lawrence Pardo and Brad Holman, both of whom were pitching coaches for the organization, filed a lawsuit against the organization […]

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been away from the team since late October while he deals with mental health struggles. The Falcons placed the 26-year-old on the non-football injury list earlier this season. As of Monday, Ridley is eligible to be activated and return to the team, however, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, […]

Fantasy football owners relying on Justin Fields heading into Week 12 may need to figure out some backup plans. The Chicago Bears quarterback exited Sunday’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter after sustaining a ribs injury. He did not return to the game and was replaced by backup QB Andy Dalton, who […]

The Cleveland Browns narrowly squeezed out a win at home over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. They didn’t escape without controversy, however, as quarterback Baker Mayfield’s actions after the game stirred the pot with fans and the media. After reportedly refusing to address the media following the win, Mayfield did meet with them on Monday. […]

The Boston Celtics have finally picked things up after a slow start to the 2021-22 NBA season, and things could stand to get better for the C’s ahead of the team’s matchup with the Houston Rockets. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Celtics star Jaylen Brown is expected to return to the lineup for Monday […]

The New York Yankees are expected to make a move for a shortstop this offseason, having a clear need for improvement at the position. With a handful of quality shortstops in free agency, the Yankees have a few options they could consider on the open market. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, who was speaking […]

The Minnesota Vikings enjoyed a bonkers victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 11, sent home via a game-winning kick courtesy of Greg Joseph. The 29-yard field goal was set up by Kirk Cousins’ heroics on the final drive of the game. And, of course, Darnell Savage dropping an interception. After the game, Cousins […]

The Cleveland Browns limped to a victory over the winless Detroit Lions on Sunday. They got the job done, but the 13-10 win was far from pretty. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has been battling a myriad of injuries and picked up another knock late in the third quarter when he had his foot stepped on. Rather […]

The Dallas Cowboys are already struggling to keep up with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, but things just got a lot worse for Mike McCarthy’s squad. After jumping up for a completion, star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb landed on his head. He was seen slowly walking to the locker room at halftime and didn’t […]

The No Fun League is back in full force in 2021. As the NFL cracks down on its anti-taunting policies, fans and teams are paying the consequences. The latest victims were the Kansas City Chiefs, who were issued a 15-yard penalty after Clyde Edwards-Helaire pointed at an opposing player. Edwards-Helaire received a pitch from Patrick […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made quick work of the New Orleans Saints in Week 11, securing a 40-29 victory. While the score suggests a closer game, Philly was dominating all game, and 22 of the Saints’ 29 points came in the fourth quarter. Speaking to reporters after the game, Nick Sirianni couldn’t hide his infatuation with […]

The Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens struggled to put points on the board throughout their Week 11 matchup on Sunday. After Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields exited the game in the third quarter with a ribs injury, Andy Dalton came in and guided the Bears to a late victory. Or so they thought. Andy Dalton. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a pivotal matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on the slate for Sunday afternoon. Leading up to kickoff, however, there was some concern as to the availability of a few key players. Well, the Chiefs were dealt a hand of good luck, it seems. According to Chiefs’ insider Matt McMullen, both […]

The entire Chicago Bears fanbase will be holding its breath after rookie quarterback Justin Fields left Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens with an apparent injury. Fields took a hit on a run during the third quarter but remained in the game. Shortly after, however, Fields was seen heading to the locker room with members […]

The Minnesota Vikings came out the gates hot against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The team jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter, thanks in large part to the exploits of Kirk Cousins and star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The pair linked up three times in the first quarter, including a […]

Defense has been a major issue for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021. KC will need its defense to step up against the potent Dallas Cowboys’ offense in Week 11 if Andy Reid and Co. want to avoid losing their fifth game of the season. Unfortunately, things may just have gotten more difficult for the […]

The bizarre Antonio Brown vaccination scandal may have just taken yet another unexpected twist. Brown was accused by his former live-in chef Steven Ruiz of having lied to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NFL about his vaccination status. Ruiz proceeded to claim that Brown as well as some of his teammates had obtained fake […]

The New York Jets hoped they found their quarterback of the future when they selected Zach Wilson second overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. So far, Wilson’s tenure in East Rutherford has been subpar, to say the least. Still, the Jets plan on having Wilson at the helm for quite some time, and the team […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven’t won a game since Oct. 24, having dropped two of their last three contests. While on paper the team’s Week 11 clash with the New York Giants looks like a surefire win, star quarterback Tom Brady has encouraged the team to “play with a sense of urgency” on Monday. It's […]

The Washington Wizards have strung together an excellent start to the 2021-22 NBA season, and they’re doing it all without one key cog. Third-year forward Rui Hachimura has yet to feature for the Wizards this season, as he’s been away from the team for personal reasons. Little was known as to why Hachimura was absent, […]

A lot of talent could be on the move this MLB offseason, as contending teams look to shore up their rosters, while others prepare to offload assets they may not be able to hold onto down the line. One team selling during the offseason could be the Oakland Athletics, and they possess a prized asset […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been without star cornerback Patrick Peterson for over a month, but it looks as if the veteran DB is ready to return to the field. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Peterson has been activated from IR ahead of the team’s Week 11 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Peterson has been out […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been without star running back Miles Sanders since Week 7, but it looks as if the Penn State product will be making his return on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Sanders is set to be activated from IR ahead of Sunday’s contest with the New Orleans Saints. Eagles’ RB Miles […]

Justin Verlander has only made one appearance since 2020, but that didn’t keep him from being one of the most sought-after pitchers in MLB free agency. The 38-year-old agreed on Wednesday to return to the Houston Astros on a new one-year, $25 million deal, which includes a player option for the 2023 season. One of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to overcome a disappointing loss to the Washington Football Team on Monday when they host the New York Giants. The Bucs will be without Antonio Brown in the game and could be at risk of suiting up with two more key players unavailable. According to independent NFL reporter Dov […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have locked down a key member of their secondary for the foreseeable future. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Eagles and cornerback Avonte Maddox have come to terms on a new three-year contract extension. Maddox will earn $22.5 million over the course of his new contract, including $13.3 million in guaranteed […]

The Boston Celtics got a much-needed win at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. After a rough start to the season, Ime Udoka’s squad seems to be righting the ship.  The 130-108 victory over LeBron James and Co. is certainly another step in the right direction. Having now won six of their […]

Cordarrelle Patterson has been one of the storylines of the 2021 NFL season. He’s been one of the few specks of light in what has been a dismal season for the Atlanta Falcons. The utility man picked up a knock during the team’s brutal loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and it’s impacting his status for […]

Randy Arozarena has had himself quite the year. Since joining the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2020 season, Arozarena has risen to stardom. The fan-favorite played a key role in the Rays’ World Series run last year, earning ALCS MVP honors in the process. Well, the 26-year-old added to his trophy case on Monday. Major […]

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a 43-3 demolition of the Atlanta Falcons and occupy the top spot in the NFC East Division at 7-2. Despite the Cowboys’ success in the first half of the season, there are still some kinks to iron out. Penalties have been an issue for the Cowboys, particularly in the […]

Things just keep going from bad to worse for the Las Vegas Raiders. After releasing both Damon Arnette and Henry Ruggs in the same week due to off-field issues, the Raiders suffered a humbling loss at the hands of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. To make matters worse, the team lost one of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their work cut out for them this offseason. The team needs to retain talent in order to make another run at the World Series, but that task may just have been made more difficult. In addition to the potential departure of stars Max Scherzer, Clayton Kershaw, and Corey Seager, the […]

It seems there’s a feud brewing between Kyle Kuzma and the city of Cleveland. The Washington Wizards took down the Cavaliers on Nov. 10, thanks in part to a pair of late threes from Kuzma. In a post-game interview, Kuzma credited his heroics to Cavs fans who had been heckling him all night and even […]

The Washington Football Team’s statement victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday came with a significant loss. Star defensive end Chase Young left the game after going down in the first half with a knee injury and did not return. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Washington head coach Ron Rivera revealed Young suffered a […]

The Sacramento Kings are off to a disappointing start to the 2021-22 NBA season. The team has struggled out the gate to the tune of a 5-8 record which already has head coach Luke Walton in danger of losing his job. While no one expected the Kings to be contenders in the loaded Western Conference […]