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The New York Giants received praise for a strong first round of the 2025 NFL draft. The Giants landed Penn State star Abdul Carter with the No. three pick before trading back into Round 1 to take quarterback Jaxson Dart 25th overall. Carter has not been shy about expressing his desire to be the next […]

The Seattle Mariners have a two-game lead over the second-place Athletics in the American League West thanks to a strong 19-12 start this season. The team has been powered by another excellent campaign from Cal Raleigh, who’s gaining a reputation as the best catcher in baseball. Raleigh’s defense and durability are praise-worthy. But most importantly, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers dropped four straight games last week as the team benched multiple players for sloppy performances. Although the Brewers rebounded from that slide with three straight wins, the team is struggling once again after being shutout in back-to-back games by the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers have now been […]

The Seattle Seahawks revamped their quarterback room ahead of Mike Macdonald’s second year at the helm. Seattle signed veteran passer Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million contract this offseason after trading longtime starter Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. In the 2025 NFL draft, the Seahawks invested in protecting Darnold by taking offensive […]

The Texas Rangers have struggled mightily at the plate this season as the ongoing offensive slump continues to cost the team games. After Thursday’s shutout loss to the Athletics, manager Bruce Bochy blasted the Rangers’ lineup. But despite the rocky start thanks to an anemic offense, president of baseball operations Chris Young is keeping the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lit up the Miami Marlins this week, scoring 34 runs in a three-game series sweep. LA’s dominant showing against Miami brought the team’s current win streak to five games as the Dodgers improved to an NL West-leading 21-10 record. However, the team lost a key contributor during the Marlins series as […]

The Los Angeles Angels moved Mike Trout to the 10-day injured list due to a bone bruise in his left knee. Trout had returned to the Angels’ lineup this season after recovering from a torn meniscus in the same knee, which cut his 2024 campaign short. Following the IL move, the Angels opted to bring […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have doubled down on their run-first approach this offseason under head coach Jim Harbaugh. The Chargers landed former Pittsburgh Steelers rusher Najee Harris on a one-year, $9.5 million contract in free agency and the team spent its first round pick in the NFL draft on North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton. […]

The Cleveland Browns pulled off the biggest trade of the 2025 NFL draft when they swapped first-round selections with the Jacksonville Jaguars, moving back to the fifth spot. The Jaguars landed Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter with the second overall pick. But the Browns took Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham fifth while adding a 2025 […]

The Texas Rangers’ brutal offensive slump continued Thursday as the team lost 3-0 to the Athletics. It’s the fourth time the Rangers have been shutout this season. With the loss, Texas fell to 16-16 on the year, trailing the first-place Seattle Mariners by three games in the American League West. Following the disheartening defeat, the […]

The New York Yankees continue to await the return of Giancarlo Stanton. The veteran slugger started the season on the injured list with tendonitis in both elbows. While Stanton was able to take some batting practice swings, indicating progress in his recovery, there is still no timeline for his return to the lineup. With Stanton […]

The Detroit Lions surprised fans and analysts alike with their third-round pick in the NFL draft. Lions GM Brad Holmes traded up 32 spots, from No. 102 to No. 70 to land former Arkansas wideout Isaac TeSlaa, in a move that was widely questioned. To draft TeSlaa 70th overall, the Lions gave up their 2025 […]

After the first 31 games of the 2025 season, the Boston Red Sox are 1.5 games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East with a 17-14 record. Despite some early struggles, the Red Sox are rounding into form. The team welcomed Lucas Giolito back to the rotation Wednesday and vibes in Boston […]

The Dallas Cowboys needed to address their running back room after losing Rico Dowdle to the Carolina Panthers in free agency. Dallas ultimately signed two veteran rushers this offseason and landed two additional RBs in the NFL draft. With a revamped roster, the team opted to move on from Malik Davis. The 2022 undrafted free […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have endured a number of injuries to their starting rotation, most recently losing Tyler Glasnow to the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. While Glasnow joins fellow starter Blake Snell on the IL, the Dodgers announced some positive pitching news, as the team welcomed Tony Gonsolin back to the […]

Shedeur Sanders endured a stunning slide in the NFL draft. While most experts anticipated that he would be the second quarterback selected after Miami standout Cam Ward, Sanders’ freefall became real after the Pittsburgh Steelers passed on him with the 21st overall pick back on Day 1. Fans and analysts alike were shocked by Sanders’ […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2025 NFL draft looking to bolster the secondary as the team named cornerback as a key area of need. After selecting Ohio State wideout Emeka Egbuka in the first round, the Buccaneers doubled up on defensive backs in Rounds 2 and 3 before stacking edge rushers in Rounds 4 […]

The Arizona Cardinals focused on their defense in the 2025 NFL draft, taking defenders with six of their seven selections. And the Cardinals landed one of the steals of the draft, grabbing Michigan cornerback Will Johnson in the second round with the 47th overall pick. Asked what he appreciated about Johnson following the draft, Cardinals […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost their fourth straight game Saturday after Nolan Arenado’s walk-off home run gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 victory. The Brewers recent slide has dropped them below .500 on the young season. At 13-15, Milwaukee is now four games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. After the loss, […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ strategy for the 2025 NFL draft was up in the air after the team lost a number of key contributors in free agency this offseason. But with 11 picks in the draft, San Francisco had an opportunity to restock the roster with talent. And the 49ers opted to add Indiana quarterback […]

New York Yankees closer Devin Williams’ rough start to the season continued on Friday. The veteran reliever had another disappointing outing during which he blew the save against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing three runs in the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Following the brutal performance, Williams appeared frustrated with himself when speaking to reporters. […]

Shedeur Sanders’ dramatic drop in the NFL draft ended on Day 3 as the Cleveland Browns selected the Colorado quarterback in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick. The Browns were once considered a potential landing spot for Sanders in the first round but Cleveland ended up passing on the QB multiple times over […]

The biggest storyline of the 2025 NFL draft took a wild turn on Day 2 as Shedeur Sanders remains on the board with three rounds in the books. Fans, analysts and players alike have been left stunned by Sanders’ precipitous draft slide. Sanders’ was billed as the second-best quarterback in the draft class behind Miami’s […]

With three rounds of the 2025 NFL draft in the books the biggest topic of conversation continues to be Shedeur Sanders unexpected freefall as the Colorado quarterback has yet to come off the board. When the Pittsburgh Steelers passed on Sanders with the 21st overall pick Thursday, it was clear the slide was real. But […]

The Dallas Cowboys addressed their offensive line in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft, selecting standout Alabama guard Tyler Booker with the 12th overall pick. The move was understandable given Zack Martin’s decision to retire following the 2024 season. However, Mel Kiper Jr. felt the pick was a big reach. In Day 2 of […]

The Chicago Cubs are off to a strong start in 2025. After a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, Chicago is 17-10 with a 3.5 game lead over the second-place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. But the Cubs missed out on an opportunity to bolster their rotation this offseason by adding Jesús Luzardo […]

The New York Giants made a splash in Round 1 of the NFL draft Thursday. The Giants went with the best available player early, selecting DE Abdul Carter with the third overall pick before trading back into the first round to select quarterback Jaxson Dart with the 25th pick. Dan Orlovsky had high praise for […]

As expected, Cam Ward came off the board early as the Tennessee Titans took the quarterback first overall on Thursday night. But the 2025 NFL draft class’ second-ranked passer, Shedeur Sanders, was not selected in Round 1. The New Orleans Saints passed on Sanders with the ninth overall pick, as some insiders expected. But when […]

The Green Bay Packers broke with their own unofficial tradition and took a wide receiver in the first round of the NFL draft. Green Bay selected wideout Matthew Golden with the 23rd overall pick. It was the first time the Packers drafted a receiver in the first round since they picked Javon Walker 20th overall […]

The New York Giants offered the Tennessee Titans a blockbuster trade package to move up to the first overall pick in the NFL draft. The Giants were hoping to land Miami quarterback Cam Ward. But the Titans turned down New York’s offer and the G-Men took Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in the […]

The New York Giants were rumored to be inquiring about the first overall pick in the NFL draft as the team appeared interested in selecting Miami quarterback Cam Ward. However, the Tennessee Titans turned down the Giants’ trade offer. As expected, Tennessee took Ward with the top pick. But after the selection it was revealed […]

Christian Yelich has struggled at the plate this season and the Milwaukee Brewers have started off 13-13. After Thursday’s loss to the San Francisco Giants the Brewers fell to three games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Milwaukee entered the bottom of the eighth with a 5-4 advantage but the Giants ultimately […]

The Cleveland Browns are in need of a quarterback and the team reportedly attempted to move up to the first overall pick in the draft to select Miami standout Cam Ward. But after getting rejected by the Tennessee Titans, the Browns appear to have pivoted to fielding phone calls about trading the second pick in […]

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has become one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2025 NFL draft class. While Sanders is widely considered the second-best passer in the draft behind Miami’s Cam Ward, opinions vary on when he’ll come off the board. Although some analysts believe the New York Giants are the best fit for […]

The Green Bay Packers’ draft strategy is difficult to predict as analysts recognize the talent on the team’s roster. The Packers have several needs but none so pressing that they’ll obviously be addressed by the team during the first round. One position Green Bay will likely look to fill via the draft is wide receiver. […]

The New Orleans Saints were rumored to be interested in selecting a quarterback in the NFL draft before Derek Carr’s shoulder injury came to light. But now that the veteran passer’s future with the team is in jeopardy, some believe the Saints will target Shedeur Sanders with the ninth overall pick in the draft. However, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals locked up wideouts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on four-year extensions this offseason. With Joe Burrow already signed to a five-year, $275 million extension, the Bengals opted to keep their star-powered offensive core together long term. However, the big contracts could come at the expense of the Bengals’ defense as the team […]

The New York Yankees remain atop the AL East with a 1.5 game lead over the second-place Boston Red Sox thanks in large part to Aaron Judge’s prodigious pace at the plate this season. The reigning AL MVP has produced a Ruthian stat line over his last 162 games. The Yankees avoided a three-game series […]

After a dominant outing against the San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies All-Star starter Cristopher Sanchez suffered an injury early against the New York Mets Tuesday. Sanchez was forced to leave the game after just two innings due to forearm soreness. The following day, the Phillies reported that Sanchez felt normal and will not get an […]