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Fans were hoping the Miami Dolphins would build on their season-best win over the Atlanta Falcons with another strong performance in Week 9. But Miami was noncompetitive against the Baltimore Ravens in Lamar Jackson’s return from injury on Thursday Night Football. After tossing four touchdowns in a 34-10 rout of Atlanta, Tua Tagovailoa and the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers bounced back from a loss to the Indianapolis Colts, blowing out the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8’s Thursday Night Football showdown. Los Angeles impressed in the strong showing. But the celebration was tempered by injury concerns as Derwin James was ruled out with an ankle sprain. James underwent an MRI on […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a rough loss to the Houston Texans last Sunday. The team will attempt to get back on track against Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants in Week 9. San Francisco’s defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is making his return to MetLife Stadium. And the former New York Jets […]

The Minnesota Vikings fell to 3-4 on the season after a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football in Week 8. Carson Wentz was forced to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after the game. The Vikings now plan to move forward with J.J. McCarthy. The second-year quarterback is expected to make his […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took a 16-7 lead into halftime against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8. It appeared Aaron Rodgers was on his way to a win against his former team. But the Steelers’ defense collapsed in the second half as Pittsburgh was outscored 28-9. Green Bay put together four straight scoring drives in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays jumped out to an early lead, beginning Game 5 with back-to-back home runs off Blake Snell. Rookie starter Trey Yesavage dominated for Toronto, holding the Los Angeles Dodgers to one run in seven sublime innings. And the Blue Jays are now one win away from a World Series championship after taking […]

The NFL world continues to mourn the loss of Nick Mangold. The former New York Jets center passed away on October 25 from complications related to chronic kidney disease at the age of 41. An All-American at Ohio State, Mangold was selected in the first round of the 2006 draft by the Jets. New York […]

The Cincinnati Bengals took a 15-point lead into the fourth quarter against the previously winless New York Jets in Week 8. Joe Flacco led Cincinnati’s offense to a season-high 38 points. But it was not enough. New York came roaring back for the 39-38 win as the Bengals’ defense collapsed. Trey Hendrickson was forced to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from Freddie Freeman’s 18th-inning walk-off homer in Game 3 to even the World Series 2-2 with a clutch Game 4 victory. While Shohei Ohtani has put on a show during the Fall Classic, the Los Angeles Dodgers are struggling offensively. The team managed just two runs on six hits […]

The Washington Commanders faced the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year was sidelined by a hamstring injury for the Week 8 matchup. Marcus Mariota got the start in his absence and the Commanders managed to go into halftime with the game tied […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays provided fans with some bonus World Series baseball in Game 3. Shohei Ohtani tied the game 5-5 in the seventh inning with his second home run of the night. But runs were hard to come by after that as Game 3 headed to extra innings. The […]

The Washington Commanders squared off against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 8. Washington got star receiver Terry McLaurin back from a four-week injury absence on Monday. And the two-time Pro Bowler made an immediate impact with an incredible toe tap touchdown that tied the game just before halftime. However, the […]

The Washington Commanders are looking to bounce back from consecutive losses in Week 8’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. While Jayden Daniels is sidelined by a hamstring strain, the Commanders got their top two receivers back from injury. Both Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel suited up for Washington in Week 8. […]

The Atlanta Braves are searching for a new manager after Brian Snitker stepped down as the team’s skipper following the 2025 season. Whoever is hired to helm Atlanta in 2026 will be just the fourth Braves manager in the last 35 years. Walt Weiss, Bruce Bochy, Mark DeRosa, David Ross and Tony Vitello were considered […]

The Washington Nationals finished the 2025 season with a losing record for the sixth straight year. Washington hasn’t reached the playoffs since winning the World Series in 2019. After a dismal 37-53 start this season, the Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and longtime general manager Mike Rizzo. The hunt is on for a new manager […]

Last season, the New York Yankees’ ill-conceived decision to have Fat Joe perform at the World Series crushed morale, paving the way for the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the title. This year, the Dodgers could have the Jonas Brothers to thank if the team repeats as champions. Fans tuning in to Game 2 of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got back to baffling opponents with brilliant pitching in Game 2 of the World Series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw his second straight complete game of the postseason on Saturday as the Dodgers tied the series. Yamamoto’s performance overshadowed a strong start from Kevin Gausman. The Toronto Blue Jays ace managed to match […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded from an uncharacteristically poor pitching performance in Game 1 of the World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays beat up on Blake Snell and LA’s relievers in a historic offensive performance, taking a 1-0 series lead. But Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the team back on track. The second-year starter shut down the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got to Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen in Game 1 of the World Series. The Blue Jays’ historic offensive eruption in the sixth inning of the opener lifted the team to an 11-4 win. But Toronto faced another tall task with Yoshinobu Yamamoto taking the mound for the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles bounced back from an embarrassing Week 6 loss to the New York Giants with a 28-22 win over the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday. Now the Eagles have an opportunity to avenge the loss to their division rival in a rematch with the Giants in Week 8. But Philadelphia will be missing a […]

Expectations were high for the Los Angeles Dodgers entering Game 1 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The reigning champs had won five straight games, including a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. The Dodgers’ pitching staff had held opponents to five total runs over the last five contests and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers felt confident with Blake Snell taking the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series. The Dodgers’ pitching staff had been stingy in the postseason, holding opponents to a single run in five straight games. And Snell capped a historic six-start run with his eight-inning gem […]

The Toronto Blue Jays broke Game 1 of the World Series open with a historic offensive outburst. Toronto’s nine-run sixth inning sent fans into a frenzy as the Blue Jays took a commanding 11-2 lead. With the game in hand, the crowd started a chant. The Blue Jays faithful hadn’t forgotten that Shohei Ohtani spurned […]

The Toronto Blue Jays faced a daunting task in Game 1 of the World Series. Los Angeles Dodgers’ ace Blake Snell had been sensational in three playoff starts, leading a historically dominant rotation. The Dodgers’ bullpen had also excelled in the playoffs, helping LA’s starters hold opponents to just one run in five straight games. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got a big boost for their World Series matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bo Bichette was added to the roster for the Fall Classic after sitting out the first two rounds of the playoffs with an injury. Bichette had been sidelined since September 6 before taking the field Friday. And […]

An early September knee injury sidelined Bo Bichette for the stretch run at the end of the regular season. After the Toronto Blue Jays won the AL East and secured a first-round bye as the No. 1 seed, Bichette was still not healthy enough to play. Toronto left him off the ALDS and ALCS rosters. […]

Both the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers were coming off disappointing losses to conference rivals when they met on Thursday night in Week 8. Both teams were hoping to bounce back in prime time despite dealing with injuries on a short week. But it was the Chargers who won in a blowout as […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost for the second time in five days after the team’s no-show on Thursday Night Football. A banged up Carson Wentz got the start but struggled against a strong Los Angeles Chargers defense. Vikings fans hope to forget the 37-10 Week 8 drubbing. And apparently they’re not alone. The NFL would like […]

The Minnesota Vikings once again turned to backup quarterback Carson Wentz for Week 8’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. J.J. McCarthy has been sidelined by a high ankle sprain since Week 2. The Vikings’ ostensible starting quarterback missed his fifth straight game Thursday. Kevin O’Connell said he wanted to see McCarthy […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers cruised past the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, earning their second straight trip to the World Series. Los Angeles overwhelmed the Brewers with one of the greatest pitching performances in postseason history. The Dodgers’ rotation was essentially flawless in the four-game sweep, making Dave Roberts’ World Series pitching plan a no-brainer. […]

The Denver Broncos improved to 5-2 on the season after edging out Jaxson Dart and the upstart New York Giants in Week 7’s stunning comeback win. Denver needed to score a franchise-record 33 fourth-quarter points after another slow start on offense. The Broncos’ struggles through three quarters led some to suggest Sean Payton relinquish play-calling […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing to play Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football. The matchup with the former Packers quarterback is making headlines but Matt LaFleur is doing his best to downplay the Rodgers narrative. Green Bay’s head coach insisted that it’s a media-constructed storyline. And, according to LaFleur, very […]

The Green Bay Packers travel to western Pennsylvania to square off against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football in Week 8. The prime time matchup marks the first time the future Hall of Famer has faced his former team since departing Green Bay after the 2022 season. But Rodgers is downplaying […]

Just prior to the 2025 MLB trade deadline Major League Baseball launched a gambling investigation into Emmanuel Clase. The Cleveland Guardians’ All-Star reliever and teammate Luis Ortiz were placed on non-disciplinary paid leave while MLB’s inquiry played out. The investigation, which is still ongoing, sidelined both pitchers for the remainder of the 2025 season. Clase, […]

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson vowed to step aside this season so Aaron Glenn could run the team unencumbered by his meddling. But fans knew it was only a matter of time before Johnson made himself part of the narrative in 2025. On Tuesday, the Jets owner offered support for his beleaguered head coach […]

As their former two-way superstar helps their crosstown rivals’ quest to repeat as World Series champions, the Los Angeles Angels are keeping busy too. LA is on the hunt for a new manager. And, for a moment, it appeared the Angels had something exciting in the works. Albert Pujols was the top candidate to become […]

The Detroit Lions shut down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7’s NFC heavyweight clash. The Bucs came into the Monday Night Football showdown on a roll. Tampa Bay had scored at least 30 points and racked up at least 352 total yards of offense in back-to-back wins. But the Lions’ defense dominated, holding Baker […]

The Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 4-3 win in Game 7, eliminating the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS and advancing to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. Toronto overcame an early 0-2 ALCS hole to win four of the next five games, including Monday’s decisive Game 7. The Blue […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the second straight season after eliminating the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. There are plenty of performances worthy of attention after the four-game sweep. But any conversation about the NLCS must start and end with the fact that Shohei Ohtani played arguably the greatest game […]