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When news broke that the the New York Jets had claimed former Washington Commanders defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis off of waivers in a steep competition, it left NFL fans with one massive question: which other teams tried to claim the former second-round pick? Did another AFC East team have eyes on the Alamaba product? Or […]

While there are a lot of ways to describe Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, passion is undoubtedly one of them. One of the winningest coaches in the NFL since he entered the league, Sirianni wears his heart on his sleeve, even when some fans want him to chill the heck out. And for the […]

Next Monday, for the first time since January 11th, 1993, there will not be an episode of RAW airing on network television. That’s right; whether it aired on USA Network, Spike TV, USA Network, again, or even the rare occasion when it was kicked to SyFy Channel for one reason or another, RAW will be […]

Heading into Week 18, no one will be watching Saquon Barkley and the Philadephia Eagles’ showdown against the New York Giants closer than Eric Dickerson. That’s right, while Dickerson hasn’t taken the field for an NFL game since all the way back in 1993 – which was before Barkley was even born – the Los […]

Cody Rhodes has been wrestling in one form or another for the vast majority of his life. First, it was Greco-Roman style, performing so well in his home state of Georgia that he earned a spot on Penn State’s prolific program, which he ultimately declined. Then, he transitioned to the squared circle, where his father […]

After making NFL-dominating headlines for his IR-causing hit on Trevor Lawrence on December 1st, Azeez Al-Shaair is set to make his return for the Houston Texans in Week 18 for their final game of the regular season. But before the veteran linebacker can return to the field, he took to social media to finally address […]

In Week 16, CJ Gardner-Johnson was ejected from the Philadelphia Eagles’ game against the Washington Commanders after recording his second personal foul call of the game… and then his team lost. Now granted, the Eagles didn’t lose because CJGJ wasn’t on the field, at least not fully, as their defense fell apart down the stretch, […]

When the Minnesota Vikings signed Sam Darnold earlier this year, it was to serve as a bridge quarterback to whichever player the team landed in the 2024 NFL draft. Now sure, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah surely had some preferences as to who he would like to end up with, maybe Michael Pennix, maybe JJ McCarthy, […]

When Kenny Omega walked out to hand Kazuchika Okada his Continental Championship after successfully defending the strap against Will Ospreay in the Continental Classic finale at Worlds End, it was a major moment for AEW fans old and new. Finally, after almost two years away, the “Best Bout Machine” was making his way back to […]

When Adam Copeland joined FTR at the end of Worlds End to signify the start of a new faction worthy of battling Jon Moxley and the Death Riders, it felt like a big deal. Suddenly, three of the biggest stars in AEW were back, and with Fight for the Fallen coming to their collective hometown, […]

After watching Adam Copeland make his triumphant return to AEW at Worlds End after six months away with a leg injury, fans wanted to know everything about the “Rated-R” Superstar’s triumphant return to the promotion. Did he just get cleared to return? How long has he been cleared to wrestle? And is he even cleared […]

After suffering what many a fan thought was a season-ending injury back in November when he suffered an MCL sprain against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, JK Dobbins shocked the football world when, ahead of Week 17, he was activated off of IR and returned to the field for the Los Angeles Chargers. A […]

While Paul George has accomplished a ton over his NBA career, from All-Star berths to playoff wins, multiple big trades, and max contracts to go with them, one area of the game where he’s never had an issue is shooting 3s, becoming a 38.5 percent shooter from beyond the arc in his second professional season, […]

Heading into AEW Worlds End, one of the showdowns fans wanted to watch most was the certified showdown between Adam Cole and MJF for the Dynamite Diamond Ring. Would the star of Happy Gilmore 2 get to keep the ring only he has held since it debuted last decade? Or would Cole get revenge on […]

While the San Francisco 49ers have officially been eliminated from the playoffs and have nothing left to play for but pride and an ability to play spoiler to the Detroit Lions, Brock Purdy has one silver lining left heading into the final game of the 2024 NFL calendar year: Monday Night Football. That’s right, with […]

Goodness, it seems like everywhere Jim Harbaugh goes, his team wins, does it, Los Angeles Chargers fans? Well, in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season, Harbaugh added another feather in his cap with a clinched playoff berth in his first season leading the Chargers, making a pretty incredible turnaround for an organization that looked […]

When Matt Cardona showed up in AEW to challenge Chris Jericho for the Ring of Honor World Championship and the “King of New York” following his eventual foe to GCW for a major indie shakeup, fans assumed one thing: Tony Khan had buried the hatchet with the indie promotion. But what did this mean for […]

And then there were two, Philadelphia Eagles fans. That’s right, after a season of ups and downs and everything in between, the Eagles finally get to hit the proverbial ring with the Cowboys once more, taking on Jerry Jones’ squad in Kelly Green at the Linc no less, but this isn’t the same Philadelphia or […]

With 2025 mere days away, professional wrestling fans get one final major Pay-Per-View before calling it a year in AEW Worlds End. Soon, fans will get to see which belts exchange hands, who wins the Continental Classic, or C2 for short, and whether or not MJF will retain his Dynamite Diamond Ring in a grudge […]

When news broke that the Philadelphia Eagles were bringing former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book off of the street to serve as their fourth rostered quarterback as a member of the practice squad, it spelled very bad news for Jalen Hurts’ chances to play in Week 17. After largely sticking with their top-3 guns for […]

After the Chicago Bears made the controversial decision to retain Matt Eberflus after securing the first-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, more than a few fans thought the team had made a mistake. Sure, Matt Eberflus’ defenses had always been good, and he seemed like a solid enough leader of men, as his record […]

All the way back in January, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers secured their biggest win of the season, beating the Detroit Lions 34-31 on the way to the Super Bowl. Oh, what a difference (almost) a year can make. After officially being eliminated from the playoffs earlier this month and guaranteed a losing […]

As a general rule, Matthew Stafford is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Now, sure, he doesn’t have the generational stats, the incredible accolades, or even the perception around the NFL as an all-time signal caller. But when push comes to shove, and the Los Angeles Rams need someone to step up in […]

Earlier this season, LeSean McCoy officially became a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame, celebrating the moment in the middle of his team’s too-close-for-comfort win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. Though his tenure with the team wasn’t long, it was undoubtedly impactful, setting multiple records that Saquon Barkley has only recently […]

December 27th will go down as a consequential day in AEW history, as it marks the final edition of Rampage before the show goes off the air in 2025. That’s right, the fastest hour in professional wrestling was not included in the promotion’s new media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, and while a new […]

After going on a weird, wild ride over the past month and change since Jameis Winston officially took over for Deshaun Watson as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback, the Cleveland Browns’ 2024 season is basically over. Their playoff chances are dashed. The “Famous Jameis” train is back in the station. And worst of all?  The […]

To say the 2024 NFL season hasn’t gone as planned for Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers would be an understatement. After making it to the Super Bowl during this very calendar year, the pride of the Bay Area has fought through injuries, illnesses, shootings, and players literally quitting on the team midgame on […]

When news broke that Jalen Hurts was officially out for the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys, having to watch the team’s second Kelly Green game of the season from home instead of home field, it left fans bummed out. Sure, Dallas isn’t great, down CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott for the […]

When news broke that the Sacramento Kings were letting head coach Mike Brown go mere months after winning the NBA Coach of the Year award, it took the association by storm. Now sure, the Kings have been quite depressing in 2024, going from one of the feel-good stories in the Western Conference to a squad […]

When news broke that Shaq Barrett, the one-time sack leader who retired from the NFL shortly after signing with the Miami Dolphins earlier this year, wanted to return to the field and hit the post-trade deadline free-agent market, it felt like a certified long-shot. First, the Dolphins would have to release him from their retired […]

Welp, Philadelphia Eagles fans, it’s officially official: quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Week 17. I know, hopes were high that the pride of Oklahoma would find a way to tough it out, making the rare start a week removed from taking a nasty concussion at the hands of Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie […]

After weeks and weeks of close, hard-fought battles with the occasional blowout thrown in there for good measure, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have officially done it: locking up the first seed in the AFC on Christmas Day. Facing off against a Pittsburgh Steelers team they very well may end up seeing at […]

At the beginning of December, the Baltimore Ravens looked resigned to a spot in the AFC wildcard ranks. Now granted, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing; even after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles on December 1st, the Ravens were still sitting at 8-5 and had a playoff spot firmly in their control if they didn’t […]

Heading into Week 17, it seemed like the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans were going to turn in an absolute classic for the millions of fans watching along from home on Netflix. Two teams, one loaded with young talent, another with an established core desire to take that final step forward, would duke it […]

When it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2024-25, no player needed a bigger game on the national stage Christmas Day provides than Caleb Martin. Initially signed away from the Heat following a bizarrely botched contractual situation that seemingly began the unraveling of Miami’s current veteran core, Martin came with massive expectations at both sides […]

When news broke that CM Punk was going to serve as a special guest commentator during Netflix’s Christmas Day pregame coverage as part of a brand synergy deal to help promote RAW‘s move to streaming, it felt like a big deal. Now granted, longtime fans of the “Best in the World” know that he’s a […]

When news broke on Christmas Eve that the Philadelphia Eagles were releasing tight end Kevin Foelsch from their practice squad, fans had a pretty good feeling about what was coming next: Howie Roseman was looking to add a fourth quarterback to the roster. That’s right, for one reason or another, the Eagles actually don’t have […]

As the Boston Celtics duke it out with the Philadelphia 76ers in a back-and-forth battle on Christmas Day, disaster struck when star center Kristaps Porzingis suffered an apparent ankle injury in the second quarter and left the court. Was this something serious? Did the big man just need a break? At the time, fans didn’t […]

Heading into Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season, the Los Angeles Rams completely control their playoff destiny. Sitting pretty at 9-6 with just two games to play, if Sean McVay’s team can win out, Los Angeles will represent the NFC West in the wildcard round of the playoffs, likely in the third seed between […]