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Before Shohei Ohtani became an international superstar who looked like a steal on a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, their cross-county rivals, the Los Angeles Angels, had a major decision to make regarding the two-way MVP. Originally lucking out by landing the Japanese slugger after a run with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, […]

When the Indiana Fever took on the Chicago Sky in their WNBA season opener, fans knew they were in for a show, but who would have expected a near brawl in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse? That’s right, with all eyes on the matchup between two of the biggest stars in the league, Caitlin Clark and Angel […]

When the Boston Celtics took the court at Madison Square Garden for a win-or-go-home Game 6 contest against the New York Knicks, they knew the deck was stacked against them. Sure, they had the better seed, began the series with home field advantage, and still had a roster loaded up with All-Stars and World Champions, […]

After appearing on multiple brands over multiple different dates, WWE finally found Tyrese Haliburton an opponent more his speed on an episode of SmackDown when, after teaming up with LA Knight as a special guest manager, the Indiana Pacers’ guard went face to face with none other than New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. The […]

After making headlines for how he presented himself almost as often as how he performed on the court as a rookie, Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain is capitalizing on the hype with a new line of nail polish via Sally Hansen, debuting five basketball-themed colors to get fans ready for the 2025-26 NBA season. That’s […]

After watching long-time nose tackle Michael Pierce ride off into retirement, the Baltimore Ravens have added some much-needed depth at the nose tackle position in the form of John Jenkins, the veteran tackle who most recently played for the Las Vegas Raiders. That’s right, after avoiding the center of the defensive line for most of […]

After months and months of anticipation, the San Francisco 49ers have made it official: Brock Purdy is the team’s long-term quarterback on a five-year, $265 million extension. Now granted, this move isn’t particularly surprising, as while fans of the 49ers and beyond have discussed the prospects of moving on from the Iowa State passer in […]

With the 2025 NBA Draft rapidly approaching, no player has been placed further under the microscope than Rutgers wing Ace Bailey. The consensus third overall player in this year’s class, Bailey has been knocked for his shot selection, his decision making, and for his Scarlet Knights team failing to make the NCAA Tournament despite having […]

When Russell Wilson signed with the New York Giants mere weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft – and shortly after they also signed Jameis Winston – it turned heads around the league. Why would Wilson sign onto a team like the Giants when there was no guarantee they wouldn’t be drafting his replacement shortly thereafter, […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery officially in the rearview, fans around the world have started to wonder if  Roger Goodell could soon follow in Adam Silver’s footsteps and bring the ping pong balls to the NFL Draft. On paper, the idea is simple: teams outside of the playoffs would have a less defined future in […]

Though the 2025 NFL season hasn’t even started yet, fans have already begun to wonder which team will pull the ripcord early to best position themselves to draft Arch Manning with the first overall pick. On paper, it makes sense, right? An NFL team is only as good as its quarterback, and Manning is widely […]

After coming up short once more in their pursuit of a Super Bowl appearance, the Buffalo Bills took a rather unorthodox approach to reloading their offense ahead of the 2025 NFL season, saying goodbye to Amari Cooper in favor of a more scattershot approach to the position with the additions of Joshua Palmer, Elijah Moore […]

After battling through adversity, setbacks, and more than a few doubters, the Indiana Pacers officially announced themselves to the NBA world in a major way, taking down the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers with a Game 5 win. Tyrese Haliburton and company took statement after statement, including his own version of Stephen Curry’s “night night,” and […]

When Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, it changed the Boston Celtics forever. Suddenly, the reigning and defending NBA Champions were not only without their best player for the remainder of this season but for much of, if not all of, next season too, leaving one of […]

In what has become a yearly trend for the Philadelphia Eagles, Nick Sirianni had to find a new offensive coordinator, promoting Kevin Patullo to take over for New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore. Now sure, technically the Eagles will still be running some version of Sirianni’s offense this fall, as some elements have remained […]

After spending the final few months of the 2024-25 season in a full-on tank-a-thon, fighting tooth and nail to hold onto their first round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft pick instead of sending it to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of the Al Horford-Danny Green trade from year ago, the Philadelphia 76ers accomplished […]

When Hulk Hogan made his big appearance on RAW’s debut on Netflix, it sent the entire sporting world, not just WWE fans, into a frenzy. The crowd in Los Angeles booed the former WWE Champion relentlessly, with the former “Hollywood” star seemingly cutting his segment short because the crowd simply wouldn’t let him get a […]

After adding a top-tier offensive weapon in the first round with Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, the Las Vegas Raiders doubled down on securing help for Geno Smith in the form of Jack Bech, the TCU wide receiver who dazzled in Fort Worth over the past two seasons. Though he may not be the […]

When WWE formally booked Pat McAfee for a wrestling match with the “Ring General” Gunther at Backlash, one thing was clear: the ESPN host was going to leave the match much differently than he entered it. Taking the ring after a card filled with twists and turns, McAfee took 80 percent off the match’s offense, […]

Heading into their Saturday afternoon game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Houston Astros were putting things together. After losing five of their last six games, including two losses to the Chicago White Sox and two more to the Brewers, Houston strung together a pair of wins against Milwaukee and then the Reds, with a chance […]

Heading into WWE’s May Premium Live Event, Backlash, one unadvertised performer was widely expected to make an appearance on the show: Jeff Cobb. That’s right, while Cobb had no page on the WWE roster page, was never announced for the show, and was, at least publically, a free agent, the former member of United Empire […]

Though he was the first quarterback selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dillon Gabriel was firmly thrust into the background one day later when, on Day 3, Andrew Berry and company selected Shedeur Sanders at pick 144. Suddenly, Gabriel went from being the next exciting thing in Cleveland to a footnote; […]

After watching his team go down 2-0 on home court, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers struck back like the Galactic Empire in Game 3, ripping off a 21-point lead heading into the half while maintaining that advantage on the way to a 126-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Mitchell, to his credit, has never […]

When news broke that the first American Pope in Roman Catholic history was named in Rome, it caused a bevy of reactions around the United States of America, especially when it came to sports. That’s right, while most Popes have been evaluated for their credentials, for how closely they stick to the letter of the […]

Jaylon Smith hasn’t played a professional football game since 2023, when the former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowler appeared in one game for the Las Vegas Raiders and recorded a pair of tackles. Now granted, Smith did try to keep things going after his month with the Raiders, signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers to close out […]

In the eyes of many, including Daniel Jeremiah, the Philadelphia Eagles got the steal of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting Jihaad Campbell with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sure, he has injury concerns and some have questioned what his ideal position is at the NFL level, be that inside linebacker, […]

After watching the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics take things down to the wire on the East Coast, the Oklahoma City Thunder left little to the imagination regarding who was the better team in Game 2 of their series against the Denver Nuggets. Taking the court down 0-1 following some late-game heroics from Aaron […]

After coming up short at the last second in Game 1 against the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics once again found themselves at the precipice of sending their fans home happy from TD Garden. Boston was up 73-61 heading into the fourth after winning two of the first three quarters and just had to […]

For yet another year, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2025 season had been defined by one thing above all others: injuries, specifically at the pitcher position. That’s right, while the team hasn’t been spared in the field, with Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernandez both missing time with injuries, with the season just a few weeks old, […]

When the Indianapolis Colts decided to select Tyler Warren in the first round out of Penn State, it felt like a major boost for Anthony Richardson… or will it be Daniel Jones? That’s right, while discussing the prospects of assimilating the Nittany Lion into Shane Steichen’s offense on NFL Live, Matt Hasselbeck broke down the […]

When Tyrese Haliburton effectively called game with an insane 3-point shot with one second left on the clock, it got the NBA world talking. After securing a good-to-very-good win in the Pacers’ first meeting against the Cavs, breezing to a 121-111 victory thanks in no small part to a huge 36-point first quarter, Indiana took […]

After turning in one of the better games you will see for the first 47 minutes of action, the Cleveland Cavaliers fell apart in spectacular fashion in the final moments of regulation, with the Pacers scoring eight points in the final 63 seconds of action versus just two by the Cavs to secure the improbable […]

When news broke that New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was in danger of missing the entire 2025 season with a shoulder issue, it took the NFL world by storm. Suddenly, the Saints were being linked to many of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft, with the team ultimately passing on Jaxson Dart […]

With a little bit of distance now separating the NFL calendar from the 2025 NFL Draft, it’s hard to argue that the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t leave the weekend with one of the better hauls in the league. Entering the weekend with eight selections, the Eagles ended up drafting ten players, including many of whom were […]

After being long expected to draft Shedeur Sanders with the second-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns did, in fact, come away with the Colorado product, only the path they took to make the selection was anything but clear. With Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett procured over the offseason, and Dashaun Watson […]

When Anthony Edwards took down LeBron James to advance his Minnesota Timberwolves to the semifinal round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, it felt like a changing of the guard. Now granted, the Lakers legend isn’t calling it a career just yet, as James didn’t announce his retirement after the series’ end or anything like that, […]

When the Buffalo Bills signed Elijah Moore away from the Cleveland Browns, it felt like a major coup for the reigning AFC East Champions. Signed to the rare non-exclusive restricted free agent tender, Moore could negotiate with any team in the NFL while still technically on the Browns’ roster, and in the end, decided to […]

After making the eyebrow-raising decision to draft Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Arizona, the Baltimore Ravens have decided to move on from long-time kicker Justin Tucker. Formally announcing the decision on Monday afternoon, mere moments after it was broken by NFL insiders, Ravens executive vice president and […]

When the Seattle Seahawks selected Jalen Milroe out of Alabama with the 92nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, it got fans in the Emerald City hyped. Sure, the Seahawks just signed Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million contract the month prior, and he will almost certainly start for the team this fall […]