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The Jacksonville Jaguars finished in first place in the AFC South in 2022. The team was led by Trevor Lawrence, its budding superstar quarterback. Lawrence turned in an excellent performance despite lacking a top tier wide receiver to throw to over the course of the season. With a crucial 2022 season for the Jaguars’ Super […]

The Cleveland Cavs have risen from the cellar of the NBA Central Division to contenders in a few short years. The play of the team’s superstar Donovan Mitchell, nicknamed ‘Spida,’ is a big reason why. Mitchell and the Cavaliers recently added a guard Mitchell recognized instantly because of their past history together — former Golden […]

The Milwaukee Brewers knocked off the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 11-8 on Saturday. The team is now tied with the Cincinnati Reds for first place in the National League Central after the Reds’ loss to the Padres. The Brewers are expected to be active at the trade deadline, with at least four players […]

The Green Bay Packers had a lot going for them in 2022, but ultimately fell short of the playoffs. Aaron Rodgers’ legendary career in the Badger State ended with a loud thud as he was picked off by Kerby Joseph on his last pass. Rodgers’ time in Green Bay was exceptional for many reasons, however. […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping for improved quarterback play this season behind number one overall pick Bryce Young. The former Alabama Crimson Tide superstar appears to be getting himself ready for the spotlight with the addition of several healthy pounds prior to the team’s training camp. Recently, his competition at the position, Andy Dalton, made […]

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to become one of the teams to watch in the NBA this season. Big man Victor Wembanyama was taken first overall, and has fans nationwide buzzing. The young French superstar just revealed his shocking Summer League plans to the world. He also shared his surprising thoughts on Gregg Popovich, […]

The Indiana Pacers have surprised some fans in the way they’ve built their team over the last few years. Under Head Coach Rick Carlisle, the Pacers seemingly haven’t had a true identity that they can hang their hat on. The team has long been associated with hard-nosed defense going back to the Ron Artest and […]

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera has never been one to lack confidence. Pitching on the biggest stage in baseball in some of the biggest and best games of his era, the Yankees closer delivered when it mattered most almost every single time. When the dust settled on his incredible career, Rivera found himself atop […]

Florida A&M football finished last season on a nine-game winning streak, nearly beating out Deion Sanders’ Jackson State Tigers for first in the SWAC. Florida A&M alums have been making big moves ever since, including the hiring of former grad G. Scott Uzzell at one of Nike’s top positions. Head Coach Willie Simmons recently dropped […]

The Colorado Rockies are currently gasping for air trying to stay afloat in the National League West. The team received key injury news lately regarding right fielder Kris Bryant, who has had a decent season so far, but one that hasn’t come close to living up to past expectations. The Rockies made a big decision […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in recent years because of their myriad star players. Among them are Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Angels fans have thoroughly enjoyed watching Trout rack up stats en route to MVP consideration on a year-in, year-out basis. The pitching and hitting […]

The San Francisco 49ers will head into the 2023 season absolutely loaded on both offense and defense. Defensive end Nick Bosa is a pass-rushing nightmare for opposing teams, while Brock Purdy is a rising star at quarterback. Recently, star tight end George Kittle got brutally honest on the team’s quarterback situation. While there’s still a […]

The Charlotte Hornets have had an eventful offseason, with Michael Jordan deciding to sell his shares of the team. Miles Bridges remains one of the team’s top talents, but his future is hazy at best. Bridges missed all of the 2022-2023 season after pleading no contest to felony domestic violence charges and receiving three years […]

Michigan football has been hot on the recruiting trails of late. In typical recent Jim Harbaugh fashion, the team has made plenty of headlines in the process. They’ve also beaten their rivals, including Ohio State, while doing it. On Wednesday it was announced that Michigan football had beaten out another one of its rivals for […]

The Chicago Bears finished last season in disappointing fashion. The team ended up dead last in the NFC North, even with Justin Fields showing promise as its quarterback of the future (and present). A strong runner and improving thrower, Fields has received praise for his leadership skills. He was compared to Jalen Hurts by T.J. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been in the media spotlight for quite some time since their 2023 Super Bowl win. Travis Kelce has made waves with comments and show appearances. The team’s QB Patrick Mahomes visited the Kentucky Derby and sent the crowd into a frenzy with two words. Head Coach Andy Reid has mentored […]

The Detroit Pistons finished with just 17 wins in 2022-2023, leading to sweeping changes this offseason. The Pistons selected athletic forward Ausar Thompson #5 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. The move came less than a month after their hiring of Monty Williams as the NBA’s highest paid coach. Now, the Pistons have re-upped on […]

The subject of artificial turf and injuries has been a controversial one in football circles. Former New York Giants wide receiver and All-Pro Brandon Marshall is one of many players who have taken issue with artificial turf. Earlier this year, the Detroit Lions and coach Dan Campbell changed their turf. This past November, QB Aaron […]

The Arkansas football, NFL, and Michigan football communities are in mourning today after the death of former quarterback Ryan Mallett. The longtime quarterback Mallett died in a drowning accident in Florida. He was 35. According to radio host John Babors, Mallett was “the best QB in Razorback history.” Mallett played his college ball in Ann […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in third place in the National League West. The team found itself three games out of first place behind the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, and awaiting the return of pitcher Julio Urias. Urias has been out since May 18 with a hamstring strain. The Dodgers remain in contention despite […]

The San Francisco 49ers made it all the way to the NFC Title Game last season based on the arm of Brock Purdy. The team’s receiving targets also thrived, led by Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk and others. Despite the mostly successful season, the 49ers’ passing game still has plenty of room for growth […]

The Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl titles in 2001 and 2013. Former Miami Hurricanes and Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis was a key contributor to both teams. Lewis faced several challenges on the football field and off the field during his playing days. None compare to the recent loss of his son, Ray Anthony Lewis […]

The Toronto Raptors ranked 28th in the NBA in three-pointing shooting last season. The team attempted to address the need for better outside shooting with the selection of Bill Self product Gradey Dick of the Kansas Jayhawks. The sharpshooter Dick was taken 13th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. A 6-foot-6 forward with a 6-foot-9 […]

The Virginia Tech football program was never the same once Michael Vick arrived on campus. The lefty quarterback became an NCAA legend for coach Frank Beamer’s team. It was announced recently that Vick is on the 2024 College Football Hall-of-Fame ballot. Vick joined Larry Fitzgerald and Terrell Suggs as a possible selection. He has been […]

The Detroit Tigers are under .500 on the season, but hoping to get key pieces back in time for a run at an AL Central title. Ace Eduardo Rodriguez is one of the them. Rodriguez has a 2.13 ERA and is a prime trade candidate if the Tigers decide to take advantage of his sky-high […]

The Boston Red Sox dropped a one-run decision to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Pitcher James Paxton left the game after just four innings (63 pitches). He pitched well before being replaced by reliever Josh Winckowski. It all happened on a day when Derek Jeter roasted David Ortiz in his debut as an MLB […]

The Baltimore Orioles took care of business on Saturday with a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. Ryan McKenna, the Orioles’ young right fielder, finished off the Mariners with a walk-off home run in the tenth inning off reliever Justin Topa. With Baltimore within striking distance of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2023 season in disappointing fashion. LeBron James, meanwhile, surprised many with the success he had as a 38-year-old star in the playoffs. Since then, bizarre rumors have been floated including LeBron to the Celtics. The King’s legacy is safe, although Dwyane Wade recently revealed he doesn’t believe James had […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off of a season that saw them lose to the Florida Panthers in four games in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hurricanes were led by Coach Rod Brind’Amour and captain Jordan Staal. After the game, Staal became emotional describing what happened and how it all went so wrong, so fast. […]

Fox Sports 1 host Skip Bayless is no stranger to controversy in the sports world. Oftentimes, he creates the controversy, or at least stokes the flames. Recently, Bayless co-host Shannon Sharpe’s split from ‘Undisputed’ was a big controversy among Kendrick Perkins and other sports pundits. The NFL Hall-of-Famer Sharpe became highly emotional after the split […]

The Brooklyn Nets took what some might call a risk picking Dariq Whitehead with the 22nd overall selection. The former Duke Blue Devils guard had several injury concerns heading into the 2023 NBA Draft. According to ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks, Whitehead is a “big upside pick.” He was the number two prospect […]

The Orlando Magic selected former Michigan basketball forward Jett Howard with the number 11 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The selection of Howard is a continuation of the family’s basketball legacy in the Sunshine State. The athletic coach’s son Howard was projected to go to the Lakers at pick 17. He will join Paolo […]

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors sent a message to Scoot Henderson on Thursday. The athletic Henderson went number three overall to Portland. The Trail Blazers are expected to hang on to the talented combo guard from the NBA G League Ignite. Curry is a fan, judging by a special TikTok message he sent […]

The GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James has seemingly gone on longer than time itself. Recently, projected NBA lottery pick Brandon Miller was asked for his take on the situation. According to Miller, who represents a younger generation of players than today’s current stars, the debate still matters. Miller was asked the question […]

The Detroit Lions are a popular Super Bowl betting favorite, despite the fact that their over/under total for wins has been placed at 9.5. If the Lions are to beat that total, their young players need to step up. Kerby Joseph, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Brian Branch are among the young stalwarts on defense. Joseph was […]

The Boston Red Sox woke up on Wednesday with a winning record over their first 74 games of the season, and stuck in the wrong division. The Red Sox are 11.5 games out of first place in an AL East that has been dominated by the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Alex Cora and the team […]

The Denver Broncos have not lived up to expectations since Russell Wilson arrived from Seattle. The quarterback’s record with the team is just 4-11 overall. Wilson does not seem overly concerned about the lack of success, however. He’s been hitting the gym lately, showing off his insane weight loss in a bizarre new workout video. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been paced by starting pitcher Zack Wheeler in the month of June. Wheeler has an ERA of 3.13 to go along with 22 strikeouts in 23 innings during the month. The NL East contenders are expected to put several key pieces on the trading block this month. Wheeler is not one […]

The New York Yankees entered Tuesday night’s action on a four-game losing streak with recent losses to rivals Boston and the New York Mets. Facing a fifth loss, Manager Aaron Boone handed the ball to ace Gerrit Cole against the Seattle Mariners, and Cole delivered once again. The Yankees knocked off Seattle by a score […]