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What is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest need heading into the trade deadline? Starting pitching? No, ironically enough, Los Angeles has actually gotten their starting lineup more or less in place, with the highly anticipated return of Blake Snell only strengthening the unit. How about their closer? Well, that, too, may soon be getting better […]

Though WWE committed the opening on Friday Night SmackDown to an expansive tribute to the late Hulk Hogan, from a 10 bell salute to a near-seven-minute long video package highlighting his entire career, Cody Rhodes wanted to spend a little extra time focusing on the “Hulkster” before getting down to business. Taking the ring to […]

When news broke that Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea passed away at 71, it left the wrestling world in shock. From a pure wrestling perspective, Hogan was an all-time star, a genre-defining figure who set the blueprint for what it means to be a “sports entertainer,” with current stars still emulating his bag of tricks to […]

When the Boston Red Sox traded away Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants earlier this season, the deal was billed as a retooling, instead of an outright sell to start a larger rebuild. While Devers is a big-named slugger with accolades headlined by three All-Star appearances, two Silver-Slugger awards, and a World Series ring, […]

As crazy as it may have sounded at the start of the 2024 MLB season, the Los Angeles Dodgers wouldn’t have won the World Series without Walker Buehler. Originally drafted by the team with the 24th overall selection of the 2015 MLB Draft, Buehler had season-ending Tommy John surgery in August of 2022 that cost […]

After making the eyebrow-raising decision to sign Jimmy Garoppolo in free agency last offseason, the Los Angeles Rams decided to double down on the decision and re-sign him to a new contract back in March, committing $3 million to the veteran passer. Why, some wondered, did the Rams go all-in on Jimmy G again when […]

After seemingly settling on a 15-man roster coming out of Summer League, the Philadelphia 76ers have shaken things up once more, waiving third-year wing Ricky Council IV, according to an official statement from the team. “Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has waived Ricky Council IV,” The 76ers […]

What is the Philadelphia Eagles’ biggest hole heading into the 2025 NFL season? Frankly, that’s a hard question to answer. On offense, the team is pretty much set. They have a Super Bowl MVP-winning quarterback plus a pair of quality backups with experience and upside. Saquon Barkley is an MVP-caliber running back as well, with […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired and then extended Tyler Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays, he was supposed to be a major addition to their pitching arsenal. A certified big game pitcher who was wasting his prime on a middle-of-the-road Rays squad, Glasnow became an All-Star for the first time in his career in […]

When it comes to the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, two of the players who could make-or-break the team’s ceiling are All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby and second-year star Jackson Powers-Johnson. Holding down two of the most critical positions on the roster, defensive end and guard, Crosby and Powers-Johnson are certified tone setters who use […]

After years at the bottom of the Pacific Division, the Anaheim Ducks have made a concerted effort to get better in 2025, using their 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to land center Roger McQueen while adding Chris Kreider and Mikael Granlund in free agency. Discussing how it feels to go from a […]

In 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles really didn’t have a ton of weaknesses. Sure, their pass rush was somewhat inconsistent at times, they didn’t get any production from their WR3 spot, and had to cycle cornerbacks due to a series of injuries to Darius Slay, but there wasn’t one obvious place to attack the Eagles on […]

While the conversation surrounding the Dallas Cowboys likely isn’t what the team hoped for heading into training camp, with fans focused on the back-and-forth banter between Jerry Jones and star players like Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs, it’s easy to forget that the organization did make a few major moves during the offseason. After slowly […]

The fact that Dustin May pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025 is a minor miracle. After suffering a bizarre lettuce injury that caused an esophageal tear and could have cost him his life, May returned to the mound for the first time since 2023 and has gone on to appear in 18 games […]

When it comes to professional sports, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has one of the sweetest gigs in the business. The owner of the biggest contract in franchise history, Hurts has an unreal collection of talent around him, a Super Bowl MVP in his trophy case, and an ability to continue to compete for championships […]

When Bill Goldberg began publicly criticizing his WWE retirement match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, complaining about everything from his presentation, to the build-up, and the press around it, a small but vocal segment of his fans began to wonder if he could jump ship to AEW and do it all over again with a long-time […]

With NFL training camps officially opening up across the league, the San Francisco 49ers’ braintrust of John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan had to know they would get questions about Jauan Jennings during their first media session of the summer. One of the true success stories of the 49ers’ player development system, going from a seventh […]

When news broke that Derek Carr was officially retiring from the NFL due to a lingering shoulder injury, it blew the New Orleans Saints quarterback competition wide open. Suddenly, whatever plan Kelen Moore signed onto when he left the Philadelphia Eagles for the Big Easy was out the window and the team couldn’t even attack […]

In a summer filled with feel-good stories across the NBA, Chris Paul’s decision to leave the San Antonio Spurs to play out his (likely) final season with the Los Angeles Clippers might just be the best one. Though Paul didn’t begin his career in LA, instead being traded to the organization after then-Commissioner David Stern […]

Since returning to the mound, Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher, hasn’t gotten much run support from leadoff hitter Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers’ top offensive player. Now granted, some of that might be because the two-way unicorn doesn’t exactly get an extended period of rest between the top and bottom of the first inning, having to […]

When it comes to thrills at Summer League per minute, few players came remotely close to Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe. Coming out of Baylor with a theatrical game built on big plays above the rim at both ends of the court, fans in Philadelphia knew they were getting a player who would occasionally […]

At their core, the Philadelphia Eagles know who they are. Sure, they’ve attempted some different things over the years, from trading a first-round pick for a star wide receiver to finally drafting a cornerback and linebacker in subsequent first rounds, but at their heart, Philadelphia is a team that wins in the trenches, with big […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers went on the All-Star break, fans hoped that their favorite team would take the time off to rest, relax, and hopefully take some batting practice, as their offense has been downright putrid as of late. In the month of July, the Dodgers have scored three or more runs in just […]

When it comes to professional wrestling in 2025, there’s Ring of Honor Champion and AEW star Bandido, and then there’s the field. One of the most promising luchadors to come out of Mexico in some time, the Ring of Honor stalwart was taken out of action with a wrist injury back in 2023, with some […]

When Joel Embiid nicknamed Tyrese Maxey “The Franchise,” he inevitably put weight on the Philadelphia 76ers’ then-young, ascending guard. Origionally drafted outside of the lottery with a pick that was only theirs because of a fateful Mike Muscala shot, Maxey rapidly proved he could be an impactful scorer at the NBA level and even dazzled […]

After spending months fighting through injury after injury during the first half of the 2025 MLB season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have finally started to turn the corner, with more and more players getting back into action before the trade deadline. Tyler Glasnow made his much-anticipated return on July 9th against the Brewers and followed […]

After being relatively quiet in free agency, with their biggest upgrade coming in the form of former Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers center DeAndre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers intend to make a big swing in the coming days by signing Marcus Smart to a free-agent deal. Breaking the news on social media, ESPN’s […]

When Philadelphia Phillies catcher Kyle Schwarber flew into Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star game, he almost certainly had no idea what kind of incredible experience awaited him. An All-Star for the third time in his career, Schwarber did not sign up to play in the Home Run Derby, but play in one he did, […]

With training camp rapidly approaching, teams around the NFL are turning their attention to the 2025 season, when everyone will be gunning for the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles. And yet, just because the Eagles will soon be the hunted instead of the hunters doesn’t mean they can’t get a little bit more joy out […]

When Max Muncy went down with an ugly-looking leg injury in an early June showdown against the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers fans feared the worst. Though initial tests came back negative, with no major structural damage to any of his tendons, it still looked like it would be a long road back for […]

After coming one drive away from the NFC Championship earlier this year, Kobie Turner and the Los Angeles Rams are ready to get back to work in the pursuit of their ultimate goal of a Super Bowl Championship. Sitting down for an interview with Mike Garafolo and company at the NFL Network, Turner broke down […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team in disarray. Sure, they have a few truly elite players like Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz, who helped to elevate their statuses at All-Star weekend, but the Pirates are almost 20 games below .500, have no hope of a playoff spot in the National League Central, and once again […]

The 2024-25 season looked like it was going to be the Orlando Magic’s season. They landed a quality free-agent addition in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, selected a 3-and-D wing in Tristan da Silva at pick 18, who many considered a steal, and most importantly, had another season to build their impressive young core under head coach Jamahl […]

After going on a spending spree of epic proportions last summer, fans always knew the Philadelphia 76ers were going to have a tighter budget in 2025. Now granted, that massive influx of free agents in 2024 didn’t really translate to wins, as the 76ers turned in one of their worst seasons in franchise history despite […]

When news broke that Saquon Barkley’s famous reverse hurdle was up for an ESPY, fans of the Philadelphia Eagles made it their mission to make sure the 2,000-yard rusher got a little extra hardware to celebrate his record-breaking season. Facing off against stiff competition, the play immortalized forever on the cover of Madden 26 ultimately […]

After finally signing Aaron Rodgers to a contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves with one final piece of drama to address before the start of the 2025 NFL season: T.J. Watt’s future in the gold and black. One of the best players in football, regardless of position, Watt rightfully wants to be paid like a […]

For the better part of two decades, when someone mentioned The Miz, it was referring to Mike Mizanin of Parma, Ohio, not the Milwaukee Brewers. From The Real World to the WWE, his namesake show on USA Network, and now the latest reboot of American Gladiators, Mizanin has done his best to make The Miz […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a unique spot heading into the trade deadline. On one hand, their record shows that they are the best team in the National League, a squad with three former MVPs, five 2025 All-Stars, and enough depth to suffer through a seven-game losing streak in July and still roll […]

After turning in one of the more exciting offseasons in the NBA last year, the Philadelphia 76ers have kept things quiet so far this summer. No max contract signings. No major trade. Heck, the 76ers didn’t even use their mid-level exception, even though fans would have really liked to see it used on Guerschon Yabusele […]