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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf was carted to the locker room with a knee injury in their Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Metcalf landed awkwardly on his upper body after going up for a leaping reception and being hit in his lower half by safety Justin Simmons. After testing out and jogging […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman’s struggles continue as he recovers from an ankle injury. Already benched in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, Freeman will once again sit for Game 6 against the New York Mets, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Injuries have affected Freeman’s performance in recent months. Two […]

The ongoing beef between Jimmy Butler and Chris Paul boiled over during a recent preseason matchup between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. Leaked audio from the game was released, and the back-and-forth is another installment in a long-running feud between these two players, per a Reddit post. On Tuesday, Paul was defending against […]

Notre Dame football improved their record to 6-1 in a decisive 31-13 win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard completed 20-of-29 passes for 203 yards and an interception. He also added 51 rushing yards and two scores. His 10 rushing touchdowns this season make him the third Notre Dame signal-caller […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 3-2 lead against the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series, and the media coverage around both teams is leaving no stone unturned. When ESPN’s Aiden Gonzalez asked whether Shohei Ohtani was available to pitch in Games 6 or 7, manager Dave Roberts provided a curt response. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers gave Quincy Olivari a two-way deal on Saturday. In response to that news, LeBron James took to social media to share his congratulations on Instagram. “YEEEEAAAAHHHHH Q!!!!! Congrats kid 🙏🫡👑” A two-way deal pays players one contract for their time between the NBA and G League. The Lakers waived Colin Castleton […]

The Green Bay Packers are among the few teams in the NFL that could be described as one player away that would stand to benefit from a trade deadline deal. They’re well-documented as a young team, but that doesn’t mean they’re not serious contenders in the NFC and across the league. In a crowded and […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was a late addition to the team’s injury report Saturday. Despite being a full practice participant this week, Walker is now questionable due to illness, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. After starting the season 3-0, the Seahawks lost three straight. Over the last three games, Seattle has struggled […]

New York Jets defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw was flagged three times late in the fourth quarter during their 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. As a result, Kinlaw was fined by the NFL for $15,944 for unsportsmanlike conduct & verbal abuse, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Kinlaw was flagged for roughing the passer on second […]

With just days left in the NBA preseason, the Dallas Mavericks are healing and getting extra work in to prepare for the looming regular season. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were highlighted on the NBA’s X account with workout videos showing them getting ready for the season. Kyrie getting ready for year 1⃣4⃣ at #MavericksAllAccess […]

The New York Yankees trio of Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been hitting on another level during the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians. They have combined for seven home runs, 14 RBI and a 1.097 OPS through four games, per Yankees insider Bryan Hoch. The rest of the Yankees […]

With the New Orleans Saints on a brutal five-game losing streak, questions are arising about the possibility of the team trading away veterans for picks. Running back Alvin Kamara took to social media to reject the idea that he was seeking a trade out of New Orleans. “I ain request a trade.. so that’s a […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, who’s coming off 11 catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns last week against the New Orleans Saints, sat down with The Insiders Mike Garafolo and Judy Battista to talk all things Bucs football, but a big portion of the conversation centered around his relationship with Baker Mayfield. […]

Mascots add a certain amount of levity and laughs to stadiums across the globe. They’re caretakers who can relieve stress and ease tensions among fan bases. But who takes care of the caretakers? Enter David “Big Papi” Ortiz who’s apparently been getting a little too comfortable with Mrs. Met. While doing the pregame show to […]

With a comfortable 8-1 lead in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, New York Mets starter David Peterson was feeling himself. After running over to first for the force out against Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy, Peterson was caught on camera jawing at Muncy. "Sit down, bitch" […]

Oregon football will not have one of their top defensive standouts as Jordan Burch will not play Friday against the Purdue Boilermakers. The senior did not play against Ohio State last week, either and Lanning spoke on not having him available after their win against the Buckeyes, per Ducks on SI. “Jordan is certainly a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a game away from securing a spot in the World Series as they hold a 3-1 lead in the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets. In breaking down the Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s swing, FOX Sports’ Alex Rodriguez paid a big compliment to the Japanese slugger. “Six-foot-four, […]

After being limited on Wednesday and a full practice participant on Thursday, quarterback Will Levis (shoulder) was limited on Friday’s practice and is listed as questionable on the team’s Week 7 injury report, per Around the NFL. This is the same injury that kept Levis out in Week 4. The Titans are 1-4 but surprisingly […]

The Philadelphia Eagles received some injury updates and will be without tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring) in Week 7 against the New York Giants. They will also be without offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (hamstring) for at least four games after placing him on injured reserve per ESPN insider Adam Schefter. The team will also be […]

Thrust in the middle of the trade rumors, New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams seems to be taking it all in stride. When asked by SNY’s Connor Hughes if he wanted to traded and play elsewhere, he offered a cryptic six-word response. “I am where my feet are.” And despite appearing on this week’s […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid delivered a positive injury update for wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Reid said that hamstring spasms removed JuJu from Thursday’s practice, but he was able to practice on Friday. Smith-Shuster would be listed as questionable on the injury report for Sunday’s upcoming game against the […]

While on his The Big Podcast with co-host Adam Lefkoe, Shaquille O’Neal admitted to having some “professional jealousy” about LeBron James and Bronny James forming the first father-son duo to play in the NBA. “I strive off of professional jealousy. I’m jealous a little bit. My son was in that position. Life is all about […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to fully commit to Justin Fields. When asked who the Steelers should be starting at quarterback, wide receiver George Pickens successfully provided a bit of a non-answer while on FS1’s The Facility. “I know the media and the world want to paint me out as a selfish guy but really […]

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis, who’s already planning ahead for the 2025 NFL Draft, seems to have a position or set of responsibilities in mind for new minority owner Tom Brady, per SI’s Albert Breer. The five-time Super Bowl MVP and his former New England Patriots teammate Richard Seymour were approved after a more […]

The Green Bay Packers returned to the kicker carousel after releasing Brayden Narveson, who struggled consistently this season. The team has signed former Denver Broncos and Super Bowl 50 champion Brandon McManus, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The 33-year-old spent the 2023 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars before joining the Washington Commanders last March. He […]

Nobody could have predicted this political endorsement! Former President Donald J. Trump, a well-known sports fan, appeared on Bussin With The Boys with Taylor Lewan and Will Compton in a wide-ranging, silly, not-so-serious, puzzling, meandering, but entertaining interview. Oh, did you know Trump is a fan of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy? The man […]

It has been well-publicized that former New England Patriots superstar Tom Brady was in the process of taking on a minority ownership stake of the Las Vegas Raiders alongside Mark Davis. After a lengthy approval process, his 10% ownership stake in the franchise was approved by NFL owners. Joining Brady is his former teammate Richard […]

The San Francisco 49ers have yet to win consecutive games this season, and Kyle Juszczyk spoke on how badly last week’s win against the Seattle Seahawks was needed. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs have reeled off five straight wins to open the season. Niners linebacker Fred Warner acknowledged while speaking on KNBR with Brian Murphy […]

Following the New York Jets’ tough 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills, quarterback Aaron Rodgers clarified he was “simply answering a question honestly” and that he won’t hesitate to criticize anyone, whether it’s wide receiver Mike Williams or himself, per Michael Davis Smith of Pro Football Talk. “I think if you watch my press conferences, […]

It’s not easy to be told you’re not wanted anymore. With the latest trade, Amari Cooper has received this message three times in his NFL career. On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns traded the 30-year-old wideout to the Buffalo Bills. The 10-year veteran reacted to the news like a pro, per NFL insider Josina Anderson. “(General […]

Cleveland Guardians reliever Joey Cantillo had a historically bad performance in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. Cantillo set an MLB record for the most wild pitches by a reliever in a playoff game, with four in just 0.1 innings pitched. Speaking of Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, Chris […]

Washington Wizards small forward Kyle Kuzma, the subject of relentless trade rumors this offseason, hit Ben Simmons with a simple feint, sending him to the floor. But the 29-year-old couldn’t finish the play. Kuzma followed that up with a well-short airball, drawing groans from the crowd in Washington’s preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets. KYLE […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was involved in another technical foul, this time called on him. He picked up the early technical in the Milwaukee Bucks’ preseason game against the Chicago Bulls. After Bulls guard Josh Giddey went up strong for a block but came up empty, his arms were tied up with Antetokounmpo. In response, Giannis flailed […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have PJ Washington, who’s been battling a hip tightness injury, make his preseason debut against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, per ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta. Washington did not appear in the Mavs’ first two preseason games. Unfortunately, the Mavericks are still without Luka Doncic (calf contusion). On Saturday, head coach […]

During the Pittsburgh Steelers’ convincing 32-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, they lost rookie center Zach Frazier to an ankle injury, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. There is no structural damage to his knee. Upon first sight of the play in which he was injured, it didn’t look good. Look at Zach Frazier's injury. […]

The Arizona Cardinals will have another playmaker available in Week 7 after activating WR Zay Jones to their 53-man roster, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jones began the 2024 NFL season suspended for five games but then wasn’t healthy enough to appear in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers because of a lingering hamstring injury. […]

Super celebrities and not-yet-engaged couple Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift will attend Game 1 of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees, per MLB reporter Bryan Hoch. Kelce is a known, long-time Guardians fan and made a bad first pitch for the team last year. Travis Kelce, Dirty First […]

After securing a 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was filmed jawing at fans on the sidelines. After being questioned about the nature of that conversation and the heat from the media settled down, Sirianni expressed he was “sorry and disappointed” about directing energy at fans, per NFL insider […]

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo, who recently said the roster still has lots of holes, set the bar when discussing rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. Mayo critiqued multiple players on a recent conference call with the media and had firm words for Polk, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “He needs to get over this mental hump. You […]