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The Tennessee Titans are preparing for the 2022-2023 season. That being said, the team needed to come up with a solid game plan for Derrick Henry, to ensure his availability come Week 1. According to Mike Vrabel, the Titans are limiting Henry’s activity ahead of the regular season. The head coach discussed the team’s plan […]

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for the 2022-2023 season, the team’s seventh season under starting quarterback Dak Prescott. And, according to Jerry Jones, Prescott is one of the best play-callers in the league. The Athletic’s Jon Machota tweeted Jones’ optimistic quote from training camp Tuesday afternoon. “I feel like we have one of the best […]

The 2022-2023 NFL season is quickly approaching, and it marks the Jacksonville Jaguars’ first season under new head coach Doug Pederson. He joined the team in February and replaced Urban Meyer, who was fired in December after less than a year with the team. According to Josh Allen, there’s already a huge difference between Pederson’s […]

Indianapolis Colts veterans reported to Westfield Grand Park Sports Complex on Tuesday, in preparation for training camp. During his media availability upon his arrival, Darius Leonard announced that he will be going by his middle name, Shaquille, moving forward. This is according to Colts reporter Larra Overton, who tweeted the news Tuesday morning. .@dsleon45 explains […]

The 2022-2023 NFL season is right around the corner. The Indianapolis Colts’ training camp officially kicks off on Wednesday, July 27. Rookies reported to camp on Monday, while veterans arrived on Tuesday. This includes Kenny Moore II, who brought an optimistic attitude despite recent contract disputes. The Athletic’s Zak Keefer tweeted Moore’s positive mindset at […]

With the 2022 MLB trade deadline just a week away, trade rumors are overwhelming the league. One of the main talking points within these rumors is Willson Contreras of the Chicago Cubs. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, both the New York Mets and Houston Astros have expressed interest in the Cubs’ catcher. The San […]

The San Diego Padres have been forced to play the entire 2022 MLB season without Fernando Tatis Jr. However, according to a recent report, he’s looking better than ever. Padres radio broadcaster Bob Scanlan tweeted that Tatis has been “swinging the bat doing flip drills at 100%.” And, according to the shortstop, he hasn’t experienced […]

Jean Segura hasn’t suited up for the Philadelphia Phillies in nearly two months. However, according to the shortstop, he could be returning to the active roster very soon. Segura hopes to start a rehabilitation assignment next week, and believes he can return to the game day field as early as August 4. Phillies beat writer […]

In July of 2021, the College Football Players Association was formed to promote labor organizing among college football players. CFBPA is very similar to the NFL Players Association in the way that it represents its players. A year after its formation, the CFBPA and its players are working to create a union, and Penn State […]

There are a lot of unknowns for the Cleveland Browns heading into the 2022-2023 season. This includes the status of third-round pick David Bell. The Browns placed the rookie wide receiver on the Physically Unable to Perform list ahead of training camp. The details of Bell’s foot injury are not public. However, according to multiple […]

Wander Franco missed most of the Tampa Bay Rays’ games in June due to a right quad strain. He spent the majority of the month recovering from the injury and played five games in the minors on a rehab assignment. According to ESPN, the Rays shortstop was also the victim of a carjacking during his […]

After way too many social media teases, the Cincinnati Bengals finally unveiled the team’s new white helmets. And they look good — really good. A deal's a deal. 🤝 Presented by Swift Meats pic.twitter.com/miE5FLlzdS — Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) July 22, 2022 Not long after the Bengals’ release Friday morning, fans began gushing over the sleek […]

With training camp just a week away, the New Orleans Saints are figuring out who will and who won’t be available to practice. Unfortunately for Michael Thomas and Marcus Davenport, they won’t be taking part in camp due to their respective injuries. The Saints placed both players on the Physically Unable to Perform list (PUP). […]

Right now, Juan Soto is undeniably one of the best young players in the MLB. The 23-year-old already has a World Series Championship and many other accolades to his name. This All-Star Break, Soto added 2022 Home Run Derby champion and his second All-Star Game to his grocery list of accomplishments. Despite his huge success […]

Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M are no strangers to being accused of buying players. Alabama’s Nick Saban accused Fisher of buying his recruiting class in May. Now that the beef between the two coaches is supposedly over, Fisher has other fish to fry. A viral video allegedly shows a recruiter telling recruits that they would […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers released the plans for a new stadium in the city, the organization knew what to expect. As one of the most passionate in all of sports, the Sixers’ fan base wasn’t afraid to voice its opinions on the $1.3 billion project. However, to the Sixers‘ chagrin, a lot of the fans’ […]

Kyler Murray just signed a five-year extension with the Arizona Cardinals. The deal, worth a whopping $230.5 million, includes $160 million guaranteed. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson is still waiting on his big payday from the Baltimore Ravens. How could Murray’s deal with the Cardinals impact Jackson’s negotiations with the Ravens? Well, according to Jonathan Jones of […]

Could Charles Barkley be the newest face of LIV Golf? That’s right, you read that correctly. The PGA lost a large number of golfers to the new league. And now, former NBA player and TNT personality Charles Barkley could be taking his talents there as well. According to The New York Post, Chuck met with […]

Unfortunately for Bryan Harsin, his inaugural season with the Tigers wasn’t the most impressive. The team finished the regular season just below .500 and later lost in the Birmingham Bowl to the Houston Cougars. That being said, the investigation regarding the newly appointed head coach’s character didn’t begin until the end of the season. According […]

All offseason, the New England Patriots have boasted about a significantly improved offense. With Mac Jones entering his second year in the league, he has a much better footing. Even Bill Belichick said that the team is working around Jones’ newfound confidence. However, according to Louis Riddick, there are still “significant concerns” surrounding the Patriots’ […]

The Green Bay Packers’ offense suffered a huge blow when the team traded Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders. The early offseason move prompted the Packers to spend the rest of the offseason looking for a suitable replacement. Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams spent years building unmatchable on-field chemistry. That being said, it’s going […]

The Calgary Flames are the talk of the 2022 NHL Offseason. Johnny Gaudreau is headed to the Columbus Blue Jackets after signing a shocking deal with the team in mid-July. Now, after much speculation, Matthew Tkachuk is also looking to be employed elsewhere this offseason. This is according to The Athletic, which reported that Tkachuk […]

The ESPY awards are set for Wednesday night, and there are many awards to give out to honor the remarkable professional athletes and their hard work. However, some of the female athletes nominated for awards were not invited to attend the event. According to ESPN, “both COVID restrictions and a new venue with much less […]

The University of Texas is preparing to honor former Texas athletes by inducting them into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor. Among the 11 people in the Class of 2022 is Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. The university released the names of the inductees and information regarding the ceremony on Wednesday. The release recognizes Kevin […]

Johnny Gaudreau’s decision to join the Columbus Blue Jackets shocked NHL fans. While he wasn’t expected to stick around with the Calgary Flames, the New Jersey Devils appeared to be the frontrunner for the young star. However, he’s off to Columbus after spending his first nine years in the league with the Flames. Johnny Hockey […]

The Kansas City Chiefs hit the jackpot when they selected Clyde Edwards-Helaire 32nd overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. However, he’s been riddled with injuries the past three years, and the team hasn’t been able to capitalize on the payout just yet. Fortunately, Edwards-Helaire is healthier than ever entering his third year in the league. […]

The Detroit Pistons’ starting core is looking younger and younger after each offseason. Their expected 2022-2023 starting five has an average age of 21.4. One of the newest and youngest members of the squad, 18-year-old Jalen Duren, has high hopes for his team. According to the center out of Memphis, this young team has what […]

Since 2009, Golden State Warriors and NBA fans have indulged in watching Stephen Curry shine on the court. At 34 years old, he just won his fourth NBA Championship and first NBA Finals MVP. Curry shows no signs of slowing down as he prepares for his 13th season in the league. And, according to ESPN’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are working tirelessly to turn their season around after a brutal start to the season. Under new leadership, the Phils went into the All-Star Break above .500 at 49-43. They’ve managed to shift the momentum in their favor despite missing key pieces like Jean Segura and MVP Bryce Harper. However, none of […]

The NFL offseason is nearly over, and preseason is creeping up quickly. Unfortunately for Leonard Fournette, the progression of the offseason comes with rumors of weight gain. Recent reports claim that the running back showed up to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ mandatory minicamp weighing a lot more than he did last season. First reported by […]

Could Dennis Schroder be the newest offseason acquisition for the Los Angeles Lakers? According to his recent Instagram activity, the Houston Rockets guard would be more than happy to rejoin his former team. LeBron James commented “Tuff!!” on Schroder’s joint post with European power forward Rupee Kolawole. Shortly after, Dennis Schroder replied to King James, […]

After weeks without a deal, Deandre Ayton is officially signed to the Phoenix Suns for four more years. The center announced his $133 million deal Tuesday night, and he’s ready to get back to work. Just a day later, new revelations regarding the deal have surfaced. According to Suns GM James Jones, he was transparent […]

Back in May, Alabama’s Nick Saban accused Texas A&M of buying its players. Aggies’ head coach Jimbo Fisher was quick to defend his team and deny Saban’s comments. He called the allegedly unwarranted claims “despicable,” and things snowballed from there. Bryce Young voiced his opinion on the beef at his SEC Media Days appearance on […]

A little over a year ago, collegiate athletes began making money off of their name, image, and likeness. The US Supreme Court made the new NIL law in June, and, by July 1, NCAA athletes across the nation were signing endorsement deals with different companies. According to Nick Saban, nobody is doing NIL better than […]

The Dallas Mavericks quickly learned that the sole heroics of Luka Doncic isn’t going to be enough to win a championship. Because of this, the team has been very busy this offseason acquiring talent to surround its star guard. They acquired multiple talents, including JaVale McGee and Christian Wood. In fact, the Mavs picked up […]

The NFL’s three-day trial regarding the Deshaun Watson case concluded last week. However, breaking information leaked Thursday that could impact the result of the case. The NFL interviewed 12 women that accused Watson of sexual misconduct. Allegedly, the league also interviewed the adult son of one of the women. And, according to recent reports (originally […]

Dante Moore officially committed to the University of Oregon on Friday, according to 247Sports. The Detroit King quarterback is one of the top prospects in his class and received numerous offers from big-name schools like Texas A&M, Michigan, Notre Dame, and LSU. With so many appreciable options, why did Dante Moore decide to choose Oregon? […]

Jake Paul is undeniably frustrated after Tommy Fury canceled their fight once again. He canceled the original fight in December due to an alleged chest infection. Now, Fury said he can’t attend the event on August 6 due to travel restrictions. At this point, Paul is fed up with the excuses and discussed his frustration […]

Night 1 of the 2022 NHL Draft is complete and Day 2 is underway. The Philadelphia Flyers are wasting no time and just acquired Tony DeAngelo and a seventh-round pick in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes. In exchange, the Hurricanes received second, third, and fourth-round picks, which are spread out over the next three […]