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Despite facing a possible fine for criticizing NFL refs during a controversial live stream earlier in the week, Puka Nacua was at it again. After a massively disappointing overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Los Angeles Rams wideout once again vented about officiating. In a since deleted tweet, Nacua wrote “Can you say i […]

The Seattle Seahawks are hosting the Los Angeles Rams in a pivotal NFC West clash on Thursday Night Football. And Marshawn Lynch joined the pregame show on Amazon Prime. Unfortunately, almost everything the former All-Pro running back said was censored by the streamer. While it wasn’t exactly clear what Lynch was saying most of the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders fell to 2-12 on the season with an embarrassing effort against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. Las Vegas has lost eight straight games after the 31-0 rout last Sunday. And the Raiders face another major challenge this week when they square off against the red-hot Houston Texans. Maxx Crosby has […]

It’s been an interesting week for Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua. After shredding the Detroit Lions for 189 total yards in LA’s playoff-clinching Week 15 win, Nacua courted controversy in a live stream with Adin Ross earlier this week. During his appearance with Ross, the star receiver claimed concussions aren’t real and performed a […]

The older brother of Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua is in hot water after being arrested over the weekend. Samson Nacua was reportedly busted for stealing a car that belonged to Lakers rookie Adou Thiero, according to NBC 4 Los Angeles. The elder Nacua and 27-year-old Trey Rose allegedly took Thiero’s SUV without permission. […]

The Miami Dolphins were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Week 15’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. After the bitter defeat, the Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa. With nothing left to play for in 2025, Miami will transition to evaluation mode and give seven-round rookie Quinn Ewers an opportunity to start. Tyreek Hill initially responded to […]

The Green Bay Packers’ Super Bowl odds took a major hit after Micah Parsons suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 15. Green Bay fell to 9-4-1 with a gut-wrenching loss to the Denver Broncos last Sunday. The Packers will now make a push for the playoffs without their most important defensive player. The team […]

The Dallas Cowboys came up short in a must-win matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15. The loss dropped Dallas to 6-7-1 on the season, effectively crushing the Cowboys’ playoff hopes. After a post-bye surge convinced fans the team could challenge Philadelphia for the NFC East crown, Dallas imploded with back-to-back losses. The George […]

The New York Jets continued their downward spiral with a brutal 48-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. The dismal showing got defensive coordinator Steve Wilks fired as New York fell to 3-11 in Aaron Glenn’s debut season. The Jets are once again focused on the future in an ongoing attempt to rebuild […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers maintained their lead in the AFC North with a 28-15 win over the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. And Green Bay Packers fans still reeling from a crushing loss to the Denver Broncos were treated to a bit of nostalgia after the Steelers’ Week 15 victory. During a postgame interview, Aaron […]

The Miami Dolphins fell to 6-8 with their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. The 28-15 defeat snapped Miami’s four-game winning streak and officially eliminated the team from playoff contention. After scoring just three points through a sluggish three quarters, the Dolphins suddenly opened up the passing game. Miami scored two touchdowns […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Miami Dolphins in a must-win matchup on Monday Night Football. Pittsburgh hopes to maintain its lead over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North. And Aaron Rodgers is delivering for the Steelers in the pivotal Week 15 clash. Rodgers has dissected the Dolphins, leading Pittsburgh to a 28-15 lead late […]

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III went to prison in August 2023 after killing a young woman in a car crash. Ruggs was driving 156 mph at the time of the fatal 2021 crash that killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog Max. He had a blood alcohol content of 0.161, which […]

After a 2-7 start to the season, Mike McDaniel’s seat was red-hot. But the beleaguered head coach weathered the storm and the Miami Dolphins have won four straight games. The streak has kept the team alive in the playoff picture ahead of a Monday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. De’Von Achane credits the […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. San Francisco boosted its playoff odds and stayed alive in the division race with the 37-24 victory. Brock Purdy’s dominant performance earned praise from Kyle Shanahan. But the 49ers head coach also had his eye on another quarterback playing on […]

The New York Mets face a critical offseason after failing to reach the playoffs in 2025. New York was expected to build on a successful 2024 campaign, when the team made a surprise run to the NLCS. With the addition of Juan Soto, the Mets had World Series aspirations. But the club never really gelled. […]

The red-hot Houston Texans ride a five-game winning streak into Week 15’s matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The Texans’ playoff odds soared with last Sunday’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs. After a 2-4 start, Houston is now 8-5 and just a game behind the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC South. However, the Texans will […]

The Los Angeles Rams square off against the Detroit Lions in a pivotal Week 15 clash Sunday. The Rams are locked in a divisional battle with the Seattle Seahawks as both teams vie for the NFC West crown and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Despite sitting out practice early in the week, Davante […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in rebuilding mode after missing the playoffs for the third straight year in 2025. The team is looking to move several players this offseason, including Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras. However, the Cardinals’ most coveted trade target, and therefore the team’s most valuable asset, is Brendan Donovan. The 28-year-old utility […]

Two people were killed and eight wounded in a shooting at Brown University this afternoon. The campus remains on lockdown hours after the shooting as the gunman is still at large, according to The New York Times and other outlets. Students of the university and residents living near the school in Providence, RI are sheltering […]

The Indianapolis Colts were riding high after an 8-2 start. The team went all-in on the 2025 season, trading two first-round picks for All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner. But the Colts’ lost three straight games following their Week 11 bye. And the team’s playoff hopes took a massive hit when Daniel Jones tore his Achilles last […]

The New York Mets entered the offseason determined to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign. Despite a massive payroll and the addition of superstar right fielder Juan Soto, New York failed to reach the playoffs. Now the Mets turn their attention to free agency. With Steve Cohen’s blessing, New York’s President of Baseball Operations […]

The Texas Rangers missed the playoffs for the second straight year in 2025. Texas hasn’t returned to the postseason since its surprise World Series victory in 2023. Last season, the Rangers went 81-81. The team parted ways with manager Bruce Bochy after the disappointing campaign, replacing him with Skip Schumaker. Texas began the offseason by […]

The Toronto Blue Jays reached the World Series last season for the first time in 32 years. And after a heartbreaking loss to the Dodgers, Toronto has turned to free agency to bolster the roster for another deep playoff run in 2026. The Blue Jays have been linked to nearly every high-profile free agent available […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of baseball’s busiest teams this offseason. After failing to reach the playoffs in a dismal 2025 campaign, Baltimore appears committed to bolstering the roster for a bounce-back in 2026. Following a flurry of moves, the Orioles’ made a splash by signing Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million deal. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were eliminated from playoff contention before the calendar flipped to December. However, the team’s futility in 2025 could lead to a franchise-altering addition in 2026. Las Vegas is in the running for the top pick in the 2026 draft. And, after a rocky season with Geno Smith under center, the team […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers collapsed against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. The Bucs failed to put Atlanta away despite building a 14-point fourth-quarter lead in their home stadium. Kirk Cousins delivered for the Falcons with three scoring drives in the final quarter, including the game winner. Tampa Bay fell to 7-7 with the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to 7-7 with an ugly loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. Tampa Bay has now dropped five of its last six games, including back-to-back losses to division rivals. And the Buccaneers’ playoff odds took a tumble after the team’s prime-time collapse. Despite a 14-point fourth quarter lead, […]

After a stunning loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 14, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hoped to rebound against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. However, the Bucs’ awful run following their Week 9 bye continued with another loss to a division rival. The Falcons embraced the role of spoiler against the Buccaneers. […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off a big win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. But Detroit’s banged up secondary faces a major challenge against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Brian Branch suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the win over Dallas. It was the latest loss for a group […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping to end a three-game skid when they take on the Seattle Seahawks in a pivotal Week 15 matchup. The Colts could get a defensive boost Sunday after designating DeForest Buckner for return from the IR. The veteran DT was sidelined for four games with a neck injury. While Buckner could […]

News of Philip Rivers’ comeback attempt with the Indianapolis Colts left Mike Tomlin dumbfounded. The Pittsburgh Steelers head coach ultimately chose not to address the 44-year-old quarterback’s potential return to the NFL. “That’s none of my business. I’m trying to be ready for the Dolphins,” Tomlin explained. Aaron Rodgers, on the other hand, was more […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter their Week 15 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons badly in need of a win. Tampa Bay has lost four of its last five games, falling to 7-6 on the season. The Bucs still lead the NFC South thanks to a tiebreaker over the Carolina Panthers. But the team has tailed […]

The Seattle Seahawks started slow before erupting in the second half of their Week 14 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. After taking a 6-6 tie into halftime, Seattle scored 17 points in the third quarter and then added 14 more in the fourth, while holding Atlanta to a field goal. The 37-9 rout extended the […]

The Indianapolis Colts lost their third straight game in Week 14. The Jacksonville Jaguars surpassed Indianapolis for the division lead with last Sunday’s 36-19 win. Now 8-5, the Colts’ playoff hopes took a serious hit with Daniel Jones’ season-ending Achilles tear against the Jaguars. After the devastating injury, Philip Rivers stepped forward and volunteered to […]

The New York Jets fell to 3-10 with Week 14’s loss to the Miami Dolphins. The team turned to Brady Cook on Sunday after Tyrod Taylor suffered a groin injury in the first quarter. The undrafted rookie tossed two interceptions and took six sacks in his NFL debut. And after the 34-10 drubbing, Cook gave […]

Joe Burrow made his latest triumphant return from an injury in Week 13. The Pro Bowl passer lifted the Cincinnati Bengals past the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving. And while the Bengals would essentially have to win out the rest of their schedule to have a shot at the playoffs, Burrow was thankful to be back. […]

The Indianapolis Colts were dealt a devastating blow in Week 14, losing Daniel Jones to a torn Achilles. The catastrophic injury news threatened Indianapolis’ season. After a promising 8-2 start, the Colts have lost three straight games to fall to 8-5. The Jacksonville Jaguars surpassed Indy for first place in the AFC South with last […]

The Detroit Lions dominated the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in Week 14. Detroit improved to 8-5 with the convincing 44-30 victory. The win keeps the team in the division race as the Lions trail the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears by a game. However, Detroit’s secondary is banged up. Already missing Terrion […]