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Did you know the Baltimore Ravens are 1-8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers over the last five seasons? Marlon Humphrey knows, and in the lead-up to Week 16, the former Pro Bowl cornerback is making it his mission to bring win number two home to Charm City in time for Christmas. But how? Sure the Steelers […]

In Week 15, when the Philadelphia Eagles were stranded deep in their own territory on a drive in the fourth quarter, they called on a fan-favorite running back to march the team down the field and ultimately ice out the game on a near-quarter-spanning drive: Saquon Barkley Kenneth Gainwell. That’s right, with a win nearly […]

After being sent to the bench following a three-interception performance against the Kansa City Chiefs in Week 15, Jameis Winston lost his usual happy-go-lucky demeanor. That’s right, after spending weeks drawing headlines for his goofy comments and silly activities as much as his insane through-the-air feats, Winston was downright miffed while talking to reporters about […]

The WWE’s 2024 edition of WrestleMania featured more than a few big surprises, special attractions, and cameos to send fans home happy, but which one stood above the rest? Now, sure, the return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has to be among the biggest and best pieces of wrestling business the industry saw in 2024, […]

When Brandon Graham went down with a torn Triceps in the Philadelphia Eagles’ big win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football, it became clear that someone would have to step up to fill his shoes in the future. But who would it be? Would the snaps go to rookie third-round pick Jalyx […]

When Jesse Ventura returned to WWE to call his first Saturday Night’s Main Event in 40 years live at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, it felt like a real full-circle moment for professional wrestling. One of the true greats of the WWF era, Ventura dazzled fans with his quick wit and incredible banter, but […]

The 2024 Denver Nuggets have been rather disappointing versus expectations, right? Now, sure, they aren’t the Philadelphia 76ers or some other poor squad that can’t seem to find a win despite adding incredible talent to their roster over the offseason, but after saying goodbye to Kardavious Caldwell-Pope during the offseason, the Nuggets have been treading […]

When news broke that ascending cornerback Cobie Durant wasn’t going to play in Week 15 after suffering a lung contusion against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14 in the Los Angeles Rams 44-42 win, fans were eager to see if Emmanuel Forbes, the former Washington Commanders first-round pick Les Snead claimed off of waiver earlier […]

As the 2024 calendar year has rapidly started to wind down, fans of professional wrestling have begun to evaluate the title reign of Cody Rhodes, who has been the WWE Champion since April. On one hand, he’s overcome every obstacle in his way, becoming the first-ever WWE Crown Jewel Champion and besting every championship challenger […]

When it comes to the Green Bay Packers, one position that hasn’t been in question for decades has been quarterback, with the team seamlessly transitioning from Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love, who currently leads the team in their pursuit of a spot in the playoffs. Has that transition always been smooth? Nope, […]

Update: Khris Middleton has been downgraded to out for the NBA Cup title game, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup title game, the status of star wing Khris Middleton has taken a turn for the worse, going from questionable to […]

Though they didn’t play in the same division or even the same conference for much of his professional, Tom Brady has a special place in the hearts of fans of the Philadelphia Eagles, though not for the right reasons. From his big win over Philadelphia in Super Bowl XXXIX to the revenge Brandon Grahm secured […]

At this point, Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s on-field excellence has practically become commonplace in the NFL. Throwing for five touchdowns while picking up key downs with his legs? Sure. A 100-yard rushing game from the QB position? Nothing new to see there, either. But that doesn’t mean what he consistently puts on tape isn’t […]

After taking an ugly loss to the Arizona Cardinals, morale within the New England Patriots wasn’t particularly high, with players like Drake Maye expressing their dissatisfaction with how the season was going after the game. But what went wrong? I mean, sure, the Cardinals aren’t schmucks, but they aren’t a bad team either, sitting at […]

After spending the week listening to fans question his playbook, question his team’s ceiling, and ultimately question his job for the umpteenth time this season, Nick Sirianni got his revenge in Week 15 when the Philadelphia Eagles absolutely went off through the air against the Pittsburgh Steelers, hitting nearly 300 yards on the way to […]

In the lead-up to the finale of the fallout edition of Monday Night RAW after Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE did something interesting, showing a short, 23-second video clip featuring nothing more than a red zeo that became punctuated with a diagonal line splitting it from the upper right to the bottom left. Red? Zero? […]

When Lamar Jackson connected with Mark Andrews for a touchdown in the Baltimore Ravens’ Week 15 win over the New York Giants, it officially secured the record for the most touchdown catches in franchise history. Now granted, the Ravens are a relatively new franchise, and Andrews has been a member of the team for over […]

After starting out the season 2-2, the Philadelphia Eagles are officially guaranteed a spot in the 2024 NFL playoffs. That’s right, their win streak has officially reached ten after a commanding win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15. They’ve beaten all sorts of teams in all sorts of different ways. And they now can […]

When he initially broke out onto the WWE main roster scene and especially after the desolation of The Shield, few fans thought Roman Reigns was going to become the promotion’s next great star. Sure, someone was going to have to take up the mantle for John Cena, especially as he became more and more involved […]

After having to sit through a weekend’s worth of football to see where they ultimately fell in the division following a gritty win over the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams are in first place in the NFC West with just three games left to play. That’s right, after starting […]

In Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a chance to take a commanding lead in the NFC South, recording their fourth-straight win to either maintain their lead over the struggling Atlanta Falcons – who get to play against a Maxx Crosby-less Las Vegas Raiders – or jump up to […]

When the new reboot of Saturday Night’s Main Event officially came to an end on NBC and Peacock – though not before Kevin Owens could attack Cody Rhodes as Jesse Ventura watched on gleefully – WWE decided to do a segmented postshow on social media to give fans a peak behind the scenes at the […]

After emerging from the back to get in Liv Morgan’s face after her big win over IYO SKY at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Rhea Ripley was feeling herself, so much so that she stuck around to talk about it with Peter Rosenberg and Jackie Redmond on the WWE postshow. Discussing her decision to fly out […]

While Cody Rhodes technically had a very good night at Saturday Night’s Main Event, securing a win over Kevin Owens with a CrossRhodes onto a steel chair, he was taking it from all angles in the show’s main event, with the “Prize Fighter” hitting him with everything he has before and after the match and […]

As the New England Patriots prepare for their final stretch of the 2024 NFL season, the team has a very tricky task set for Week 15 in the Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, who have turned in some pretty incredible efforts in 2024 for his team. Now granted, the Patriots have had to face […]

After eating a CrossRhodes onto a chair to lose the main event of Saturday Night’s Main Event, Kevin Owens must have been incredibly upset with how his trip to Long Island shook out. Well, as it turns out, that barely scratches the surface, as after the show went off the air, KO decided to attack […]

While the Philadelphia Eagles are widely considered the favorites to come out of Week 15 with another notch in their wins column, that could all change if the Pittsburgh Steelers start picking off passes and forcing fumbles at a feverish clip, something they do better than every other team in the NFL. Currently sitting first […]

After watching his eighth professional season come off the rails in a major way, going from 11 wins in 2023 to 10 losses in 2024, it would be understandable if Myles Garrett was in his feelings about the Cleveland Browns at the moment. Now granted, Garrett’s individual numbers are looking fine, securing double-digit sacks for […]

For the first time in 40 years, “The Body” himself, Jesse Ventura will sit down at a Saturday Night’s Main Event desk to call a main event showdown between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. That’s right, after having a few dozen careers since leaving The Fed all those years ago, from actor to advocate to […]

Though WrestleMania 41 is still a few months away, fans have already begun to clamor over where the “Showcase of the Immortals” could come next, with more than a few high-profile voices – see Cena, John – suggesting that London, England, would be the perfect next destination for the show. One new voice added to […]

After suffering an ankle injury that ruled him out of action for the Las Vegas Raiders’ Monday Night Football showdown against the Atlanta Falcons, Maxx Crosby’s 2024 season is likely over according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, with the Pro Bowl defensive end set to undergo arthroscopic ankle surgery to fix the issue. “Raiders three-time Pro […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on a roll. They’ve won four of their last five games, ten of their last 13, and, with a two-game lead over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North and with four games left to play, completely control their destiny regardless of whether they secure the win or the loss in […]

Over the past few weeks, one of the more interesting developments to the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive identity has been the emergence of a strong screen game set up by pulling interior offensive linemen. Now granted, the Rams have called screens in the past, as have pretty much every team in the NFL, but after […]

After years and years outside of the WWE Universe, save the occasional appearance every now and then, Jesse Ventura is returning to the commentary booth for one night only at WWE’s latest primetime venture, Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC. Stopping by The Bill Simmons Podcast to discuss his return, his experience with the promotion, […]

After getting an extra week to really ruminate on their Week 13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Baltimore Ravens have been afforded one heck of a return present from the NFL in the form of three games in 11 days. Opening things up on Sunday with a showdown against the New York Giants, then […]

After all but announcing that he was going to appear on the first-ever episode of RAW broadcast on Netflix, Roman Reigns has laid out what exactly he plans to do at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and, more importantly, who he’s coming for. But who could it be? Are fans finally getting a rematch […]

After spending the vast majority of his professional coaching career in the same conference as Bill Belichick, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh had to watch his long-time rival leave the NFL for a chance to lead UNC’s football program. Now granted, Belichick has been out of the NFL in 2024, using his time to […]

Kevin Owens hasn’t been a singles champion since 2017, when the “Prize Fighter” held the Intercontinental Championship for the third time in his WWE career. Sure, he’s held tag team title gold since then, famously ending The Usos record-breaking reign with both belts at WrestleMania 39 alongside his wrestling brother, Sami Zayn, but time after […]

In 2024, Jerod Mayo was afforded one of the toughest asks in recent NFL memory: replace all-time legend Bill Belichick as the head coach of the New England Patriots. Now granted, Mayo has been the guy in NE for years now, to the point where it was literally written into his contract that he would […]