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Not many expected the Green Bay Packers to waltz into Arizona on Thursday night and leave with a win over the previously undefeated Cardinals. Green Bay was dealing with a ton of injuries on top of missing wideouts Davante Adams and Allen Lazard due to COVID. Somehow, the Packers still came out on top, 24-21. […]

It looked like the New York Knicks would coast to victory when they led by 13 points with less than three minutes left on Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls. Instead, late-game chaos ensued and the Knicks had to hang on for dear life. They did, and they won 104-103 to move to 4-1 on […]

Thursday night had all the late game theater and dramatics that one could ask for between the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers. Unfortunately, the game featured plenty of injuries for both teams as well. On the final drive of the game, Kyler Murray appeared to be limping after a suspected tweak of his ankle. […]

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred likely has a full plate at the moment with the World Series going on and the offseason looming. Now, PETA has put another topic on his dish. Per Bleacher Report, PETA is asking MLB to change the name “bullpen,” the area in which pitchers warm up to, “arm barn.” PETA wants […]

Many sit in awe watching a 44-year old Tom Brady still playing at an MVP level for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Others, like New York Knicks star guard Derrick Rose, want to take that same path of playing for as long as they can. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the Knicks […]

With the November 2 NFL Trade Deadline looming, many teams are making decisions and dialing up the phones. One big choice for the New York Giants revolves around their tight end, Evan Engram. Per ESPN, many teams are interested in the athletic tight end for the Giants despite his lack of production. “Multiple teams are […]

Entering the season, it was expected to be another college football year where the Clemson Tigers were right in the hunt for a national title. What has transpired instead is a team that is 4-3 through seven games and an offense that has sputtered. Certainly it isn’t the year Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney had […]

After a nightmarish situation unfolded involving Green Bay Packers legendary quarterback Brett Favre, he has now paid back $600,000 in his Mississippi Welfare Fraud Case. It was discovered in 2020 that the former Packers quarterback was paid nearly $1.1 million in welfare funds in December 2017 and June 2018 for speaking appearances that he did […]

It started with a loss to a rather inferior Illinois team in Week 8 that really put Penn State coach James Franklin under the microscope yet again. He followed it up by confusing the Week 9 opponent for Penn State, saying twice that they were preparing for Illinois when in fact they play Ohio State […]

The Arizona Cardinals were dealt a tough hand on Wednesday when it was announced that J.J. Watt will likely miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. They received a bit of a good news entering their Thursday night matchup against the Green Bay Packers in regards to their superstar wideout DeAndre Hopkins. […]

After a 3-0 start to the season, the Denver Broncos have lost four straight games to drop below .500. The offense has looked miserable, scoring less than 20 points in three of the last four games. Broncos starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, via Troy Renck of Denver7 KMGH, says it’s almost time to panic. “It’s definitely […]

Questions remain about what Aaron Rodgers will do after this season and if he will remain with the Green Bay Packers. Those ideas have been silenced for now after the quick 6-1 start to the season for Green Bay. On his weekly Tuesday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers revealed just how much fun […]

Things are going from bad to worse for the Chicago Bears. After losing two straight game to fall below .500 and only putting up 17 combined points in those two matchups, it’s now the defense that’s being dealt a tough hand. Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Mack is not expected to play for […]

With news breaking that there appears to be a deal in place to send Deshaun Watson to the Miami Dolphins pending a resolution to his legal issues, the Carolina Panthers have now bowed out of the race. Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Panthers will not be pursuing Watson anymore. Sources: Owner David […]

On Tuesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stood firm on his stance of not releasing information to the public regarding the investigation into Daniel Snyder and the Washington Football Team. Goodell noted wanting to protect those who came forward during the investigation into the Washington Football Team and Snyder. Per ESPN, it doesn’t sound like he’ll […]

With some teams electing to change their nicknames in recent years (see the Cleveland Guardians) due to offending groups, the Atlanta Braves have been one team brought up numerous times as it pertains to a potential name change. Count MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on the side of keeping the name “Braves” for Atlanta’s hometown team. […]

Thursday night’s matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals was set to be a classic. Now, a 6-1 team led by Aaron Rodgers is just trying to scrap a lineup together for the game. Tons of key contributors are already on injured reserve for the Packers and this week they were hit with […]

As Kyrie Irving continues to sit out for the Brooklyn Nets while refusing to get vaccinated, he has slowly gained a following in choosing to do so. Add Floyd Mayweather to that list. In a video posted on his Twitter account, Mayweather voiced his support for the superstar guard for the Nets. “Kyrie, what’s up? […]

After a 3-0 start, things have gone south for the Denver Broncos as they’ve lost four straight games. The offense has been abysmal as they’ve been held under 20 points in three out of their last four games. They’re about to get a big boost in the form of star wide receiver Jerry Jeudy returning. […]

On Monday, former USC and NFL quarterback Carson Palmer was on the Dan Patrick Show and mentioned Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin as a “wildcard” candidate for the Trojans’ head coaching vacancy. On Tuesday, the Steelers head coach fired back and shut down the idea. “Hey guys, I don’t have time for that kind […]

The No. 1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs have been getting it done with their suffocating defense all season long. One week after another they have continued to bottle up opposing offenses. Their own offense has been good in its own right but has been missing starting quarterback JT Daniels since September 25th when Georgia hammered Vanderbilt. […]

One of the premier matchups in Week 9 of the college football season will have No. 6 Michigan traveling to take on No. 8 Michigan State. It’s a rivalry that needs no introduction and with both teams undefeated through seven games, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has quite the mindset for his team entering this contest […]

In the social media world that exists today, many players across sports make “business decisions” at times to ensure they don’t become a viral clip. On Monday night, one of those clips came to the light during the Charlotte Hornets – Boston Celtics matchup. All-Star Jaylen Brown rose up for a dunk and slammed it […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos made a wave on Monday when they agreed on a deal that will send linebacker Kenny Young to Denver from LA. Per Adam Schefter, the Rams will be getting a 2024 sixth-round pick back in the deal while also sending off a seventh-round selection of their own. Trade: […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers scooped up their first win of the season on Sunday night when they knocked off the Memphis Grizzlies 121-118. It was a weight lifted off the shoulders of LA after losing their first two to start the year. One super mind-boggling occurrence in the game came when Ziaire […]

The USC Trojans just got waxed by Notre Dame 31-16 in Week 8 to drop their record to 3-4 overall. They are still in the process of finding their next head coach after Clay Helton was dismissed in September. On Monday, former USC quarterback Carson Palmer dropped a bombshell on the Dan Patrick Show when […]

In a do-or-die Game 5 for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night in the NLCS, it was utility player and National League All-Star Chris Taylor who not only stepped into the spotlight, but stole it. Taylor clubbed three home runs for the Dodgers in a game they had to win to keep their season […]

The rumor whispers really started to heat up on Wednesday when multiple reports indicated that the Miami Dolphins were nearing a deal to acquire Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. These rumors have been super popular dating back to the summer and yet again, nothing has been put in ink. Dolphins rookie wide receiver Jaylen Waddle […]

It’s not the start to the year the New York Giants were hoping for as they sit at 1-5 and get set to take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 7. Daniel Jones has showed major improvements but one of the big issues has been the injuries that have piled up for New York. Giants […]

Both the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos are dealing with injuries entering their Thursday Night Football matchup but, it’s far more worse on one side. The Browns will already be without Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. They are decimated up front on the offensive line as well. However, there is some help coming […]

Chip Kelly will face off against the team he once coached in the Oregon Ducks when his UCLA Bruins take the field on Saturday. Oregon is still in the playoff hunt but would have to win out and then get some help. While he won’t admit it, Kelly would love nothing more than a UCLA […]

After Wednesday night’s 9-2 destruction of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the National League Championship Series. Fret not though, LA fans, for your squad has been down this road before. The hill to climb will be brutal but the Dodgers can certainly rip off three straight. […]

Friendly pregame bets likely happen way more than we think before athletes square off against one another. On Wednesday night, a look into one was provided before the Phoenix Suns welcomed in the Denver Nuggets. Suns star Deandre Ayton was flipping a half-court shot and chatting it up with Nuggets guard Jamal Murray. After a […]

The Miami Dolphins – Houston Texans trade talks surrounding Deshaun Watson have been circulating around since the summer. Watson had made it clear he wanted out of Houston, then shortly after all hell broke loose as he was accused by over 20 woman of sexual assault. Watson hasn’t played a single down for the Texans […]

Derrick Henry ran all over the defense of the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. The superstar running back for the Tennessee Titans finished with 20 carries for 143 yards and three touchdowns. Following his performance, the MVP chatter started. It’s an award that is dominated by quarterbacks now but Henry could break that mold. Per […]

The Green Bay Packers went out recently and signed Jaylon Smith to bolster their inside linebacker position and further send a message that they plan to make the necessary moves to win a Super Bowl this year. Add another move to the list. Per Aaron Wilson, who covers the Houston Texans, the Packers are signing […]

The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox were tied 2-2 in the top of the 9th inning in Game 4 of the ALCS on Tuesday night. Nathan Eovaldi was pitching in relief for the Red Sox and had recorded two outs while yielding two base runners when Jason Castro stepped into the box. Facing a […]

After being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in the offseason, Jonas Valanciunas has now signed a two-year extension with the franchise to stick around for the the foreseeable future. New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has agreed on a two-year extension worth $30.1 million, his agents Aaron Mintz, Mitch Nathan and Drew Morrison of […]

In a move that surprised some, the New York Yankees announced Tuesday that they will bring back manager Aaron Boone on a three-year deal. Per ESPN, Boone reacted to being back with the Yankees for the next few seasons. “I think I can help lead us to the top. That’s why I’m here. That’s why […]