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The Cincinnati Bengals have mostly thrived since the draft selection of Ja’Marr Chase in 2021. The Bengals also drafted his college teammate from Louisiana State University, Joe Burrow, in 2020. Recently, Chase sounded off on the Patrick Mahomes vs. Burrow debate. Chase said that Burrow is the best quarterback in the league in response to […]

The Green Bay Packers fell short of their historical glory finishing third in the NFC North last season. Preston Smith had just one tackle in the Packers’ final game, a loss at home to the Detroit Lions that knocked them out of the playoffs. Still, Smith is confident heading into this season, particularly the team’s […]

The San Diego Padres remained 7.5 games out of first place as of Monday. The team has made progress lately, winning four of its last six contests heading into their contest with the San Francisco Giants. The team signed former Detroit Tigers All-Star Jose Iglesias to a minor-league deal last month, hoping for added help […]

Michigan football has a whopping 22 commitments pledged for the 2024 recruiting cycle so far. The Wolverines have made it a point to steal recruits from several key states including Ohio, about which Head Coach Jim Harbaugh recently declared that “the best players in Ohio come play at Michigan.” Although it’s early, Harbaugh’s team is […]

The Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat have both been mainstays in the NBA Finals in recent years. The Heat, led by Jimmy Butler, have yet to win a title with their current roster, and Draymond Green could be the next big addition to the team. Green announced recently that he will decline his $27.5 […]

The San Diego Padres defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Saturday. Blake Snell led the way with zero runs given up in six innings. He also set an MLB strikeout record held only by three other players. Snell struck out 12 on the day. He joined Fernando Tatis, Jr. as recent Padres record-setters. The […]

The New York Knicks took care of business with a playoff win against the Cavs this postseason, their first series win since 2013. The euphoria of the series win has given way to a busy offseason during which New York is expected to explore several trade offers. Combo guard Immanuel Quickley is reportedly being viewed […]

Daulton Varsho and the Toronto Blue Jays lost their fifth game in eight tries Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The team managed just two runs in a 4-2 road loss. Afterward Varsho, who was traded to the Blue Jays this offseason from Arizona, got real with reporters. The Blue Jays’ outfielder said the team has […]

The Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Championship on the strength of their unity and unselfish play. No other Nuggets player embodied that style like Nikola Jokic, the two-time NBA MVP and 2023 Finals MVP. Jokic has shown that he is willing to get a little bit nasty when the occasion calls for it, as […]

The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday that included the return of a key pitcher. Milwaukee was led by Wade Miley, who was activated from the 15-day IL earlier in the day. Leadoff man Christian Yelich had a hit and a walk on the day, flashing his former All-Star […]

The Charlotte Hornets missed out on the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes last month. Still, the Hornets have a real chance at landing an impact player with their number two overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. There’s also been speculation that Charlotte could swing a deal for Zion Williamson using the pick as bait. If the Hornets […]

The San Francisco 49ers went further than most thought last season with Brock Purdy at the controls. Purdy’s season ended due to an injury in the NFC Championship Game, derailing the team’s chances at a Super Bowl. The 49ers are stacked at the quarterback position heading into 2023 with Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold. […]

The Boston Celtics are still reeling from their Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Miami Heat. Recently, forward Grant Williams revealed he still can’t believe his team lost. The Celtics may have enough firepower to win the East next season, if not an NBA title. Still, the team is actively looking to add help for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are conducting minicamp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. An area of focus for Mike Tomlin and the Steelers is the running game. The Steelers finished fourth-to-last in the NFL last season. Pittsburgh is expected to start Najee Harris at running back, but an HBCU rookie named Alfonzo Graham is turning […]

The New York Mets battled crosstown AL rivals the Yankees on Wednesday night as part of the ‘Subway Series.’ In attendance was an unexpected guest — Chris Hemsworth, star of the ‘Thor’ and ‘Extraction 2’ movies. The Mets welcomed the daring stuntman Hemsworth with a jersey as he sat down to watch a 4-3 extra […]

The San Diego Padres entered Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Guardians with their sights set on win number five in six games. Fernando Tatis Jr. took the challenge personally, belting a solo home run in the top of the second that set MLB Twitter ablaze. Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t start his season till late […]

The 2022 NFL season was disappointing for former number two overall pick Carson Wentz. The ex-Philadelphia Eagles star failed to regain his winning form in eight games with the Commanders. Wentz threw for just 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 2022. He finished with a 2-6 record during his time with the Commanders, leading to […]

The Detroit Tigers currently reside in fourth place in a weak AL Central. Fans of one of baseball’s most celebrated franchises are doing their best to find a silver lining amidst the losing. One such moment occurred on Wednesday afternoon as 40-year-old Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera finally got “off the schneid” against one of MLB’s […]

Trevor Bauer is a former high-profile MLB pitcher who has faced a new set of sexual assault accusations recently. The latest information was revealed in a report Tuesday by USA Today. The accusations have been vehemently denied by the former Diamondbacks hurler, who recently broke the silence on why he decided to pitch for the […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets knocked off the Miami Heat on Monday as NBA commissioner Adam Silver and millions of others looked on. The Nuggets’ win averaged 11.64 million viewers, more than tripling its competition. The series punctuated the most-watched NBA Playoffs in five years as the Nuggets’ championship-clinching game averaged 13.08 million viewers, […]

The Los Angeles Rams 2023 minicamp is already proving to be a showcase for returning quarterback Matthew Stafford. On Tuesday, Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and cornerback Derion Kendrick are among those who stood out. Stafford reportedly made strong throws during redzone work, while Kupp was given an increased workload. Head Coach Sean McVay and company are […]

The New York Yankees entered Tuesday’s game against the Mets mired in a major hitting slump. Owner Hal Steinbrenner’s team had lost three of five, scoring three runs or less in all but one game. The Yankees have been without the services of superstar Aaron Judge, who was placed on the 10-day injured list last […]

The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA title on Monday night, overcoming a frustrating call against them late. Aaron Gordon was whistled for a questionable foul on Heat star Jimmy Butler down the stretch of the fourth quarter that had fans shaking their heads. The defiant Butler scored 21 points and angered Nuggets fans with […]

Michigan football fell two games short of their ultimate goal last season, losing to TCU in the college football playoff. The team’s offensive line was a bright spot, but must replace key players in 2023. Jim Harbaugh’s team has been busy in the transfer portal this season, netting a highly-rated class. Stanford transfer Drake Nugent […]

The Carolina Panthers didn’t exactly created a whole lot of buzz last season en route to a 7-10 record. The team is entering 2023 with renewed optimism, however, thanks to the addition of number one overall pick Bryce Young. On Monday, the Panthers unveiled another team addition that has fans talking: a new uniform redesign. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals came within one win of a Super Bowl appearance last season despite a glaring weakness on the team. The offensive line, including center Ted Karras, gave up the 13th most sacks in the NFL. All-Pro quarterback Joe Burrow put up big numbers in 2022 and has the athleticism to avoid the rush. […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa knows a thing or two about difficulties in life. The former Alabama Crimson Tide star suffered a nasty concussion last season that had millions talking. He bounced back later in the season, although he was not quite able to regain his All-Pro form. The Dolphins suffered four losses down the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are known for having a prolific offense, even with the recent release of Dalvin Cook. Justin Jefferson put up a staggering 1,809 yards and eight touchdowns last season. His career total now sits at 4,825 yards — a stat that will likely leave Chicago Bears fans shaking their heads for one reason. […]

The Detroit Lions have a long and storied history at the wide receiver position. Big-bodied receiver Herman Moore once set the NFL record for receptions, and Calvin Johnson took the baton in 2007 as an impact rookie. A member of the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame’s Class of 2021, Johnson has recently mended fences with the Lions […]

Head Coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have always been known as a tough, blue collar team. Breiden Fehoko fits the mold on position alone. The third-year Fehoko is a 6-foot-3, 300 pound nose tackle from Louisiana State University.  He is expected to add depth at defensive tackle this season, but not likely to […]

The Seattle Mariners lost seven of their last nine games heading into Saturday night against the Los Angeles Angels. One of the team’s keystone starters, Bryce Miller is just getting started with a 3-3 record on the season. Miller will be pushed back in the starting rotation for load management this weekend, however. The change […]

The Detroit Tigers are in fourth place in the AL Central. The team fired GM Al Avila in August 2022 after a losing season, an all-too-familiar scene for Tigers fans. A blowout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday was the team’s third shutout loss in June alone. The team hasn’t had many bright spots […]

The New York Yankees are in a dogfight for position in a loaded AL East. The team knocked off the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Thursday behind five-plus shutout innings from rookie Randy Vasquez. Vasquez, a right-handed starter from the Dominican Republic, was nearly flawless against Mike Clevinger and the Sox. He gave up just […]

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman is no stranger to the bright lights. His takes on NFL matters such as Tom Brady’s possible return routinely make headlines. Now, Aikman is in the news for a surprising, rumored development in his personal life. According to multiple sources, the 56-year-old Hall-of-Famer was spotted […]

The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII behind the passing game magic of Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. This season, Mahomes will have to make due without second-leading receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. According to Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, one young receiver is stepping up so far in OTAs. Skyy Moore, a second-year player from […]

The Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 109-94 on Wednesday behind a monster performance from Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets outrebounded the Heat by 25 en route to the blowout road win. Jokic tripled up LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo with his performance on the evening. He finished with 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists […]

The New England Patriots stumbled to an 8-9 record last season at Gillette Stadium. Head Coach Bill Belichick’s team ranked in the bottom half of NFL passing statistics. The Patriots are expected to honor their greatest passer of all-time, Tom Brady, against Philadelphia in Week 1. Brady spoke recently about his return, putting rumors of […]

The Miami Heat are a contending team, and Kyle Lowry is a big reason. The former Toronto Raptor was traded to the Heat in 2021. Lowry played in 20 playoff games entering Wednesday’s Game 3 vs. the Nuggets. He’s averaged 8.9 points and 4.3 assists. Lowry called his bench role “fun” recently. Heat Coach Erik […]

Jackson State football surged to a 12-1 season in 2022 under Head Coach Deion Sanders. The Tigers gave up 13.5 points per game and were led by a secondary including cornerback De’Jahn Warren. On Tuesday, Warren announced he will continue his football career with the USFL’s New Jersey Generals. Warren is a 6-foot-1, 185 pound […]