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The Atlanta Falcons received great news updates regarding two key playmakers ahead of their Week 4 home matchup against the New Orleans Saints. On Friday, RB Bijan Robinson (shoulder) and OLB Matthew Judon (hamstring) were full practice participants and were removed from the team’s injury report. They will both play this week, according to NFL […]

Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze, who’s come under fire from former players like Bo Wallace recently, is giving the starting quarterback role back to Payton Thorne in Week 5 against the Oklahoma Sooners, per 247 Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Redshirt freshman QB Hank Brown had started the last two contests, a 45-19 win over New […]

ESPN College GameDay will be in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home of the Crimson Tide, in Week 5. On Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST, the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide host the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs, both with a perfect 3-0 record, in one of the premier college football matchups of the season. College GameDay has invited […]

The Las Vegas Raiders won’t have two of their best on the field in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns. Both wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (ankle) are ruled out, according to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur. Crosby did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. Adams was added to the injury report […]

In response to Christine Brennan, a USA Today columnist, who asked Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington if she intentionally swatted Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in the eye in Game 1 of their WNBA playoff series, the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) released a charged statement condemning the question, via SNY TV’s Khristina Williams. […]

Former Green Bay Packers’ Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre revealed during his testimony before Congress that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Afterward, Favre took to social media to show gratitude to his fans, well-wishers and to thank God for the blessings in his life. “First, I want to thank God for all He […]

Just four plate appearances shy of earning a $200,000 bonus for a contract incentive, the Pittsburgh Pirates instead opted to designate for assignment first baseman Rowdy Tellez. In addition, Pittsburgh recalled INF Liover Peguero and OF Joshua Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis. OF Michael A. Taylor was also DFA’d. Many Pirates fans took to social media […]

Because of a groin injury sustained during their huge 47-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Buffalo Bills will be without offensive tackle Tylan Grable. A 2024 sixth-round pick out of UCF, Grable will be out some time, according to Bills reporter Sal Capaccio of WGR 550. Although Grable is not a starting offensive tackle, he […]

The Atlanta Braves will be without their third baseman, Austin Riley, for the rest of the season, even if Atlanta qualifies for the postseason because of his broken hand. Braves manager Brian Snitker said the CT scan on Riley’s hand showed there wasn’t enough healing to remove the cast. There also isn’t enough time for […]

Over the past year, we’ve all seen tons of media coverage about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. To the point where some armchair experts may believe that Kelce’s slow start to the 2024 NFL season might have something to do with Swift and their relationship being a distraction. But those in and around the Kansas […]

Even when he’s not talking about his mostly one-sided rivalry with the Chicago Bears, Aaron Rodgers can find a way to make it about the Bears. New York Jets cornerback has been posting to social media because he’s dealing with bears coming around his house and causing problems. Rodgers, in talking about bears, couldn’t help […]

The Buffalo Bills are playing like a team possessed. Through three weeks, they lead the NFL in points scored (112) and point differential (+64). A big reason for that has been the masterful play of their quarterback Josh Allen. The 28-year-old was on top of his game during Monday Night Football, passing for 263 yards […]

Oklahoma football is taking a new direction. Quarterback Michael Hawkins will start in Week 5 against the Auburn Tigers. Hawkins gets the green light at the expense of Jackson Arnold, who started for Oklahoma in their first three games. In response to benching Arnold, head coach Brent Venables was sure to point out he still has […]

Oklahoma football and quarterback Jackson Arnold struggled in Saturday’s 25-15 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers in the first half. Sooners head coach Brent Venables opted to bench Arnold after a string of poor play. Michael Hawkins came in and steadied the offense, completing 11-of-18 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown. After reviving the offense […]

As the Miami Heat retool their roster, they added to their frontcourt with the signing of former Phoenix Suns small forward Nassir Little. The 24-year-old figures to add to the rotation behind starting forwards Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jovic. Last year, bench players Jamie Jaquez Jr. and Duncan Robinson each averaged about 28 minutes per […]

Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers are seeking another expert opinion about his ailing Achilles’ tendon. Having not yet played a regular-season snap and being placed on injured reserve to start in this 2024 NFL season, McCaffrey will travel to Germany to see a specialist for his Achilles’ tendinitis injury, according to the latest reporting […]

With some wind in their sails, the New York Giants are feeling some confidence after a hard-earned 21-15 road win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. Looking ahead to Week 4, New York will host the Dallas Cowboys during Thursday Night Football. But this year, the Cowboys aren’t having as much success as both […]

Playing against his former team in a 34-7 blowout win, Minnesota Vikings EDGE Jonathan Greenard had a huge game against the Houston Texans. The 27-year-old linebacker collected three sacks against C.J. Stroud, giving him four for the season. After the game, the 2020 third-round selection had choice words for the strategy implemented by the Texans’ […]

The Miami Dolphins had no answers on offense in Week 3 after losing Tua Tagovailoa to a concussion. Skylar Thompson earned the start for the Dolphins against the Seattle Seahawks. After a Thompson injury early in the second half, Miami brought in Tim Boyle. Neither quarterback gained much traction, combining for a 20-for-32 passing with […]

Later this week, the No. 2 ranked Ohio State football will travel to Lansing, Michigan to face the Michigan State Spartans. This marks the Buckeyes’ first intra-conference game against the Big Ten. It will also be Ohio State’s first game against any Power Four opponent. That’s because Ohio State football padded their schedule with three […]

In pursuit of compensation for using his name, image and likeness while playing USC football, Reggie Bush has filed a lawsuit against his former school, the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA. In the court filing, Bush argues that all three entities “earned significant compensation on the back of Bush’s effort” according to a summary posted […]

The Las Vegas Raiders couldn’t slow down Andy Dalton and the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. In the wake of the 36-22 loss, Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce insisted that changes were needed, according to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “.@Raiders coach Antonio Pierce did not hold back: said some players made some “business […]

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, like many of us, has been impressed with rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers during the team’s 21-15 win over the Cleveland Browns. But in Daboll’s opinion, the pass-catcher’s most impressive play wasn’t what you might expect, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. “For him to […]

A hard slide into second base forced Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez out of the game against the Los Angeles Angels because of a right knee contusion. Upon hitting a double in the third inning, Alvarez slid hard into second to beat the throw and immediately began to favor his knee. There was no contact […]

In her first WNBA playoff game, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever didn’t play well in a 93-69 blowout loss to the Connecticut Sun. Clark finished the game with 11 points on 4-for-17 shooting, including just 2-for-13 from three, eight assists, four rebounds, three steals and a block in a losing effort. The Sun brought […]

After an emotional, hard-fought contest against New Orleans, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter turned his attention to any Saints fan or player who would listen to his trash-talking, as highlighted by NFL insider Ari Meirov. The Eagles won the game, 15-12. #Eagles DT Jalen Carter was apparently chirping at #Saints players and had to […]

The Boston Red Sox began their doubleheader with the Minnesota Twins on a high note. First baseman Triston Casas began the contest with three home runs on each of his first three at-bats. He grounded out in his fourth at-bat to conclude his day. The Red Sox would go on to win 8-1. His first […]

Like the rest of us, Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy has been watching his teammate Sam Darnold play a marvelous, cerebral game against the Houston Texans in Week 3. A few minutes left into the fourth quarter, Darnold has passed for 179 yards and three touchdowns, all three to different players. Justin Jefferson, Aaron […]

Los Angeles Chargers EDGE Joey Bosa has been ruled after sustaining a hip injury in their Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bosa came into the game dealing with a hip injury and appeared to reaggravate the injury Sunday. Bosa was a limited practice participant on Wednesday and Thursday because of a back injury. […]

Ahead of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills, the Jacksonville Jaguars received a bad bit of news regarding their defense. Safety Darnell Savage, who was listed as questionable because of a quad injury, has been ruled out of the Jaguars’ Week 3 matchup, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. This news is […]

With more than 15,000 passing yards, Miami football star quarterback Cam Ward became just the 13th player in the NCAA to cross that statistical threshold, according to Pete Nakos of On3. Ward entered Saturday’s contest against South Florida needing 89 yards to hit the 15,000-yard mark. On a 22-yard completion to Hurricanes receiver Isaiah Horton […]

The National Football League is always happy to fine a player, whether it’s justified or not. In Week 1, the NFL fined New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr for doing a Michael Jackson dance because he grabbed his crotch. Another tone-deaf fine from the NFL was handed down to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas […]

In a friendly sign of sportsmanship and appreciation, the Minnesota Timberwolves shared a message wishing the Minnesota Lynx good luck in the upcoming WNBA playoffs, which begin on Sunday. The No. 2 seed Lynx just completed one of the best seasons in their history with a 30-win season, a franchise record. Mike Conley and Naz […]

Back in February, the Los Angeles Dodgers put RHP Tony Gonsolin on the 60-day injured list. Now on the cusp of the MLB playoffs, Gonsolin is one step closer to a return as he is scheduled to start for the Oklahoma City Baseball Club, the Dodgers’  Triple-A affiliate from the Pacific Coast League. Gonsolin could […]

The WNBA playoffs begin on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST when the No. 1 New York Liberty host the No. 8 Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of their three-game series. Later that afternoon, when the Indiana Fever plays the Connecticut Sun at 3 p.m. EST, many players on the Fever will be experiencing their first […]

USC football, in a hotly contested ranked battle against the Michigan Wolverines, experienced a scare when wide receiver Makai Lemon went down on a punt on what appeared to be a blindside block that did not result in a penalty. Lemon stayed down for several minutes before walking off the field with most of his […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been beset with injuries and tight end George Kittle can be added to the injury report. A hamstring injury kept Kittle from practicing all week and will force him out in the 49ers’ upcoming Week 3 contest against the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers have already ruled out Deebo Samuel […]

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was removed from the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins Saturday, but an injury update ends his 2024 season. Devers was placed on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. With just over a week left in the regular season and the Red Sox not close to playoff contention, […]

No. 15 Oklahoma football faces the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday. The battle between these two 3-0 teams is part of the new high-powered SEC schedule. In anticipation of the game, country music superstar and Gwen Stefani’s husband Blake Shelton shared a message on social media for Sooners fans. “Sooner Nation, it’s Blake Shelton […]