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The San Francisco Giants made their first splash in MLB free agency on Sunday, agreeing to a two-year deal with veteran starting pitcher Sean Manaea. While it wasn’t necessarily the signing fans were hoping for, it doesn’t seem as if the Giants are even close to finished making moves. According to Susan Slusser, the Giants […]

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot went viral this weekend after a bizarre incident on the bench involving teammate Travis Hamonic. In a moment of frustration, Chabot could be seen accidentally slashing Hamonic in the face with a broken stick before profusely apologizing to his unsuspecting teammate. After the now-infamous incident made its rounds on the […]

The San Francisco 49ers were hit with a brutal injury blow during their Week 14 beatdown of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as star wide receiver Deebo Samuel exited the game late in the first half. Samuel was carted off the field with an ankle injury, and one 49er great didn’t hesitate to place the blame […]

The Buffalo Bills fought their way to an important win over the New York Jets in some miserable conditions during Week 14. After the game, one reporter expressed concerns over the Bills’ offense and whether it was up to par for a Super Bowl run. Josh Allen didn’t appreciate the question too much, clapping back […]

New York Jets quarterback Mike White showcased his toughness in the team’s Week 14 loss to the Buffalo Bills. White took a multitude of hard hits from Bills defenders, injuring his ribs in the game, but withstood the pain to stay on the field with his teammates. After the game, via Ian Rapoport, Robert Saleh […]

Brazil was stunned by Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals after Dominik Livakovic put on a world-class showing in penalty shootouts. After the loss, Neymar shared some messages he received from teammates, including some heartfelt apologies from Rodrygo, who was one of the Brazilians who missed a penalty in the shootout. In his message to […]

The Baltimore Ravens were already without Lamar Jackson in Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but now it looks like they’ll be reaching even further down the pecking order. After Tyler Huntley suffered an injury early in the second half against the Steelers, Anthony Brown was seen warming up on the sidelines. Huntley was spotted […]

New York Jets star defensive lineman Quinnen Williams went down with a leg injury that will have the entire fan base holding its breath. During Sunday’s Week 14 clash vs. the Buffalo Bills, Williams went down grabbing at his left knee after suffering what appeared to be a non-contact injury. While attempting to make a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was seen heading to the locker room during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens and was replaced by Mitchell Trubisky. Pickett was evaluated for a concussion after taking a big hit from Ravens’ Roquan Smith during the opening drive in Week 14 but was cleared to return to action. […]

Detroit Lions first-round rookie Jameson Williams has been working his way back to action after suffering an ACL injury during the final game of his career at Alabama. After featuring minimally in Week 13 against the Jaguars, Williams was a full-go on Sunday in Week 14 against the Vikings, and he made an early impact […]

The New York Mets have had quite the spending spree in MLB free agency, brushing aside any qualms about the luxury tax as they aim to build a true World Series contender in Queens. After securing a five-year deal for Japanese sensation Kodai Senga, some have wondered whether the Mets would be in the market […]

England bowed out of the World Cup courtesy of a 2-1 defeat against France in the quarterfinals, during which star striker Harry Kane missed a crucial penalty that would have equalized things late in the second half. Having already netted a perfect penalty earlier in the game, Kane skied the second one over the bar […]

The Cleveland Browns have a crucial rivalry clash with the Cincinnati Bengals looming in Week 14, and they got an important update on the injury status of Amari Cooper for Sunday’s tilt. According to James Palmer, the Browns’ wide receiver will be available to play against the Bengals, however, he may be on something of […]

Willson Contreras stunned MLB when he agreed to join the St. Louis Cardinals in free agency after spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Chicago Cubs. Ahead of the move to St. Louis, Contreras shared an emotional message for Cardinals fans, via The Players Tribune. The Cardinals’ newly-acquired catcher opened his address […]

The Houston Astros are looking to buff up the outfield as they aim to defend their World Series title in 2023. The latest MLB rumors indicate there’s one team in particular who could supply precisely what the ‘Stros are in the market for. According to Chandler Rome, the Astros have been in talks with the […]

The Minnesota Twins are looking to further upgrade their starting rotation ahead of the 2022 MLB season, and they’ve seemingly honed in on a potential deal with the Miami Marlins. According to Ted Schwerz of TwinsDaily, the Twins have engaged in discussions with the Marlins over a potential trade for veteran starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. […]

Deshaun Watson struggled in his first game for the Cleveland Browns after returning from his 11-game suspension. Despite a 27-14 win for the Browns, Watson completed just 12-of-22 pass attempts for 131 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. Ahead of Week 14 vs. the Bengals, Watson discussed his performance in his season debut and explained […]

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons had a controversial reaction to the news that the U.S. would be bringing Brittney Griner home from Russia in a prisoner swap exchange, rather than former Marine Paul Whelan. Parsons took to Twitter to share his disbelief over the prisoner swap exchange, expressing his disappointment that Joe Biden and the […]

Brittney Griner is coming home. The United States and Russia agreed to a one-for-one prisoner swap which will see Russia release Griner into U.S. custody while the “Merchant of Death” will be granted his return to Russia. Paul Whelan, the former U.S. Marine who is also being held in Russia, was not included in the […]

Portugal is on the verge of advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup thanks to a big lead over Switzerland. The Portuguese are doing this after manager Fernando Santos made a shocking lineup change ahead of the clash, opting to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for the elimination game on Tuesday. Portugal – Cristiano […]

Cristiano Ronaldo was shockingly benched for Portugal’s World Cup clash vs. Switzerland in the round of 16 on Tuesday. In a stunning move, Fernando Santos opted to roll with the inexperienced 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos. It turned out to be a wise decision, as Ramos buried a screamer to open the scoring and give Portugal a […]

The San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees are preparing to enter a bidding war for the services of reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge in free agency. On Tuesday, Jon Heyman revealed the enormous amount of money the Giants put forth in their negotiations with Judge’s camp, and it’ll create some feelings of unease amongst […]

Spain is out. Once again, the Spanish side has come up short in a penalty shootout at the World Cup, as Morocco clutched up and got it done in the high-pressure situation after a scoreless 120 minutes. After Yassine Bounou solidified himself as a Morrocan hero by saving three consecutive penalties, Achraf Hakimi sealed the […]

New York Yankees fans are holding their breath in regard to the ongoing Aaron Judge sweepstakes. After GM Brian Cashman extended his stay for four years on Monday, the Yankees quickly announced a free-agency move on Tuesday. It’s not the Judge deal that everyone is hoping for, but the Yankees are reuniting with a familiar […]

Pittsburgh Penguins star defenseman Kris Letang suffered a stroke last Monday, the second one he’s had during his NHL career. Naturally, Letang was listed as being out indefinitely by the Penguins, but the veteran was seen making some eye-opening progress in recent days. On Tuesday, just eight days after suffering the stroke, Letang was seen […]

The Colorado Avalanche are dealing with a multitude of injuries to key players, and things only got worse during Monday night’s loss against the Philadelphia Flyers. Superstar center Nathan MacKinnon left in the first period of the game after picking up an injury and did not return to the contest. On Tuesday, Jared Bednar provided […]

The New York Mets and Justin Verlander agreed to a massive two-year contract in MLB free agency on Monday. The 39-year-old is set to make the move out to Queens after having won the World Series in a career year with the Houston Astros in 2022. Astros manager Dusty Baker got brutally honest on the […]

The New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers rivalry will resume during Monday Night Football in Week 13. But fans won’t be privy to one of the most exciting head-to-head matchups the clash has to offer on the field. The Saints were hit with a disappointing injury update to star cornerback Marshon Lattimore ahead of […]

Brazil was dominant in their World cup knockout-stage match against South Korea on Monday, defeating their opponents 4-1 as they cruised into the quarterfinals. After the game, Neymar took to the field with a massive banner in tribute of Brazilian football legend Pele, who is currently battling health issues and is hospitalized. Neymar brought out […]

While the Oregon football program is loving life under Bo Nix, it remains to be seen whether the quarterback will return to Eugene for the 2023 season. On Monday, it was revealed that Oregon is expecting to hire UTSA’s Will Stein to become its new offensive coordinator. That move sparked links to a potential replacement […]

While the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies announced blockbuster free-agency signings of Justin Verlander and Trea Turner, the New York Yankees dropped some contract news of their own. Amid the free-agency flurry of big-money deals, the Yankees felt it was the opportune moment to announce they had extended the contract of Brian Cashman, keeping […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are signing superstar shortstop Trea Turner to a massive deal in MLB free agency. According to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel, Turner and the Phillies are in agreement on an 11-year, $300 million deal which includes a full no-trade clause. Source: Turner is getting 11 years, $300 million with a full no trade clause […]

New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba laid out a devastating open-ice hit on Chicago Blackhawks forward Andreas Athanasiou over the weekend, one which the former did not take kindly to. Trouba, who has been accused of headhunting of late, took out Athanasiou with the massive hit, prompting the Blackhawks forward to take a shot at […]

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jakub Voracek has been sidelined since early November after suffering a concussion and the 33-year-old provided a concerning update on his injury status on Monday. In a media address, Voracek revealed that he’s set for a long-term absence as a result of his concussion symptoms and didn’t rule out the possibility […]

The Carolina Panthers made the stunning decision to release Baker Mayfield on Monday, ending his short-lived tenure with the team. Mayfield had only joined the Panthers this offseason, but after Carolina’s bye in Week 13, the two sides have agreed to part ways. Reports indicate it was a mutual decision between the two parties after […]

The Chicago Bears suffered a disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, surrendering 18 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and blowing a lead in the 28-19 defeat. After the game, while disappointed, Justin Fields revealed some positive takeaways from the loss. Despite failing to secure a win, Fields admitted that Sunday vs. […]

The Atlanta Falcons suffered another disappointing defeat in Week 13, failing to take down rookie QB Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now 5-8 on the year, head coach Arthur Smith isn’t ruling out anything when it comes to the offense. After the Week 13 loss, Smith left the door open to a potential quarterback […]

The Green Bay Packers pulled off a remarkable come-from-behind win against the Chicago Bears in Week 13 as Aaron Rodgers renewed his ownership of the franchise. Despite a hot start from the Bears, the Packers surged in the second half and took home the win. After the game, Rodgers sent a salute to fans at […]

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown is having a complete revenge game against the Tennessee Titans in Week 13. After getting traded in exchange for a first-round pick at the 2022 NFL Draft, Brown is exacting revenge on his former team with an absolute beatdown on Sunday. Brown had not one, but two touchdown […]