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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were trampled by the Detroit Lions, 24-9, on Monday, and suffered an even bigger blow after losing wide receiever Mike Evans to a collarbone injury. Evans was carted to the locker room in the second quarter after he was tackled by cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. Evans also suffered a concussion after hitting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face a stiff challenge to open the season as they will take on the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers, who won’t have LeBron James due to a sciatica injury, and the Warriors split their two meetings in the preseason. Golden State won the first one, […]

The Detroit Lions hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on “Monday Night Football,” looking to bounce back from their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6. The Buccaneers, on the other hand, are coming off back-to-back wins and probably had an edge in momentum entering the game. But the Lions roared […]

The Minnesota Vikings released a statement on Monday to condemn the racism against cornerback Isaiah Rodgers following their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at US Bank Stadium on Sunday. On his Instagram Stories, Rodgers revealed screenshots of the hateful messages sent to him by a fan after their defeat, 28-22. Rodgers, who won the Super […]

Even a giant flashlight would have trouble finding a bright spot for the Miami Dolphins after their embarrassing loss to the Cleveland Browns, 32-6, at Huntington Bank Field on Sunday. The Dolphins suffered their third straight loss and fell to 1-5, including 0-4 on the road. Tua Tagovailoa had a dismal showing, registering a career-worst […]

The Wembley Stadium in London has witnessed numerous memorable events over the years, including sold-out concerts of Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, and Adele, the 2012 London Olympics, and the 1966 FIFA World Cup. The win of the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday may not be as iconic, but the value isn’t lost on the players. […]

The Atlanta Falcons could not get the job done on the road as they bowed to the San Francisco 49ers, 20-10, at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. The Falcons looked to win a third consecutive game, but their offense sputtered against the shorthanded hosts. The Falcons only scored twice on nine drives, including getting blanked in […]

Injured linebacker Fred Warner was on hand at Levi’s Stadium to witness the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons, 20-10, despite a depleted lineup on Sunday. Warner, who dislocated his ankle in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is one of the several key players of the 49ers in sickbay. Others include quarterback […]

The Washington Commanders suffered a double whammy on Sunday. Aside from getting manhandled by the Dallas Cowboys, 44-22, at AT&T Stadium, they also lost star Jayden Daniels to a hamstring injury. Daniels sustained it with 11:53 left in the third quarter and did not return. He grimaced in pain as he lay on the ground […]

The Dallas Cowboys walloped the Washington Commanders, 44-22, on Sunday, and a special guest was on hand to witness it at AT&T Stadium: Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers. Bueckers had a grand time cheering for the Cowboys, who were led by the star duo of quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Prescott went […]

It has been a tough week for Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, to say the least. He reportedly suffered an accident at home on Thursday, which led to a concussion. He was ruled out for their game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Diggs has been an integral part of the Cowboys, […]

Brimming with confidence after back-to-back wins, the Atlanta Falcons looked to nail their third straight victory as they visited the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on “Sunday Night Football.” The Falcons defeated the Washington Commanders and the Buffalo Bills in their last two assignments—both in convincing fashion. Now, they wanted to add the 49ers […]

The New York Giants will probably need a therapy session after suffering a crippling loss to the Denver Broncos, 33-32, at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday. The Giants looked like they were on their way to grabbing the victory. They entered the fourth quarter with a commanding lead, 19-0, with Jaxson Dart and […]

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth looked to get out of his slump when they visited the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Thursday. While they have been playing well as a unit, Freiermuth hasn’t been getting the same touches he had in the past. That finally changed against the Bengals. He had five receptions […]

After a shortened sophomore season, which only saw her play in 13 games due to various injuries, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark recently announced that she will be back in action in just a few days. Not on the basketball court, but on the golf course. Clark said she will play in The Annika Pro-Am […]

Somewhere out there, Joe Flacco is still icing his knees. Or back. Or shoulder. Or any body part protesting out of pain after his gutsy performance on Thursday, which lifted the Cincinnati Bengals past the Pittsburgh Steelers, 33-31, at Paycor Stadium. The 40-year-old quarterback went 31-of-47 for 342 yards and three touchdowns and led an […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers put up a gallant stand but ultimately fell short against the Cincinnati Bengals, 33-31, at Paycor Stadium on “Thursday Night Football.” The Steelers had a final chance to steal the win but Aaron Rodgers’ pass from left field fell incomplete, putting an end to their three-game winning streak. They dropped to 4-2. […]

Aaron Rodgers probably felt he was the league’s best veteran quarterback as the Pittsburgh Steelers visited the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Thursday. So, Joe Flacco probably said: Hold my beer. And grab a lot of painkillers. Flacco delivered arguably his best performance in recent memory after he led the Bengals past the Steelers, […]

It felt like 2011 all over again as Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco battled on Thursday. The Pittsburgh Steelers visited the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, and the two veteran quarterbacks didn’t disappoint on “Unc Bowl.” The contest went down to the wire, with the Bengals escaping with the win, 33-31, to snap the Steelers’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is enjoying the remaining days of the offseason before they dive into another challenging campaign. James will be out for at least a month due to a sciatica injury. He said he will be “overly cautious” with his recovery and will be re-evaluated in three weeks. For now, he […]

At 41 years old, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still busy climbing the ladder of legends. On Thursday, as the Steelers visited the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, Rodgers reached another milestone. Curiously, he surpassed Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger, who will forever be synonymous with the team. Rodgers went 13-of-19 for 118 yards in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked to stay hot as they visited Paycor Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bengals on “Thursday Night Football.” The Steelers, led by Aaron Rodgers, are riding on a three-game winning streak, including a demolition of the Cleveland Browns, 23-9, in Week 6. Safe to say, they are not lacking in confidence […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had no answer for the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter on Wednesday and absorbed another loss in the preseason, 121-94, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Mavericks improved to 3-1, while the Lakers fell to 1-4. Every face-off between the two teams will always have extra sauce due […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain was in the middle of a stellar stretch last season when he suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee. It prematurely ended his rookie stint, limiting him to just 23 games. He was eager to bounce back in his sophomore campaign. Or even simply regain that feeling of relief […]

The Dallas Mavericks scored back-to-back wins in the preseason after beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 121-94, on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Mavericks stormed back from a double-digit deficit at halftime, 66-53, to improve to 3-1 in the preseason, while handing the Lakers their fourth defeat. Dallas outscored Los Angeles in the […]

The Los Angeles looked to improve on their preseason record as they faced the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Lakers have only won one of their four preseason assignments. They are coming off a loss to the Phoenix Suns, 113-104, on Tuesday, even with Luka Doncic seeing action. Doncic […]

As long as Stephen Curry is around, the Golden State Warriors will always be a contender. Such is the case in the upcoming campaign, as Curry has recovered from a hamstring injury that derailed their run in the playoffs last season. The two-time MVP is hungry to bounce back and lead the Warriors to a […]

The Dallas Mavericks were looking for back-to-back wins in the preseason as they went up against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Obviously, there’s recent history between the two teams. But for the Mavericks, they also have a bright future in the form of Cooper Flagg. The 18-year-old rookie […]

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon once again grabbed headlines on Wednesday for his peculiar response during a media conference. Gannon was fined $100,000 for throwing a punch at running back Emeri Demercado during their loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 5. Demercado was just a few steps from the endzone when he dropped the […]

After roaring to a franchise‑best 15–2 record in 2024, the Detroit Lions entered this season with lofty expectations to rule the NFC North anew and push deeper into the playoffs. Topping last year’s record, however, is already out of reach as the Lions have already lost two games, including their 30-17 defeat to the Kansas […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had himself a night against the Buffalo Bills on Monday. By the end of it, he couldn’t contain his joy. Robinson helped the Falcons upset the Bills, 24-14, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday to notch back-to-back wins and improve to 3-2. Robinson rushed for a career-high 170 yards on […]

The mood is good in the Windy City as the Chicago Bears won their third straight game after beating the Washington Commanders by the skin of their teeth, 25-24, on Monday. The Bears stunned Northwest Stadium, rallying from an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to grab the victory. Jake Moody was the unlikely hero […]

Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen was left to rue their mistakes after losing to the Atlanta Falcons, 24-14, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday. The Bills have now dropped back-to-back assignments after stringing up four straight wins. The Bills had a lackadaisical start, which the Falcons capitalized on. Allen tried to rally the troops in the […]

The Chicago Bears were looking for their third straight win as they visited the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Monday. The Bears are running high on confidence after beating the Las Vegas Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys in back-to-back assignments. However, it would be a tough challenge against the Commanders, who were 2-0 at […]

The Buffalo Bills suffered their second straight loss after falling to the Atlanta Falcons, 24-14, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on “Monday Night Football.” With Bijan Robinson and Drake London leading the charge, the Falcons had a strong start against the Bills, building a double-digit lead at halftime, 21-7. Buffalo tried to rally and closed the gap […]

Drake London had it. Until he didn’t. The Atlanta Falcons had a strong start against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, holding a 14-point lead at halftime, 21-7. The Falcons’ advantage could’ve been bigger, but London’s touchdown as time expired in the first half was nullified after he was ruled out of bounds […]

What were you doing in your early 20s? Looking for a job? Playing video games? Breaking up with a partner? Well, for Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, they’re busy trying to carry the New York Giants. The rookie tandem led the charge for the Giants on Thursday as they trampled the Philadelphia Eagles, 34-17, to […]

The next few days will be critical for the Philadelphia Eagles as they look to address their two-game skid. They were embarrassed by the New York Giants, 34-17, at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, with their offense getting obliterated in the second half. The Eagles couldn’t get anything going after the halftime break, ending the game […]

The New York Giants scored their biggest win of the season on Thursday after beating the Philadelphia Eagles, 34-17, at MetLife Stadium in rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart’s primetime debut. Dart shone under the bright lights, storming out of the gates in the opening period to set the tone for the Giants. Overall, he went 17-of-25 […]