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Despite leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 4-2 record, Justin Fields may lose his starting quarterback position to Russell Wilson before the team’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ game vs. the New York Jets this weekend. Fields, for whom the Steelers traded this offseason to presumably serve as Wilson’s backup, became the starter before the season began […]

It was not a good week for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. After his team was obliterated by the Detroit Lions on his 82nd birthday, Jones made headlines by seemingly threatening to have radio hosts fired for questioning his offseason decisions. But was the radio saga just a brilliant move by Jones? That’s what former NFL […]

Whether the Los Angeles Lakers are in ‘win-now’ mode or not is subject to debate, but regardless of how things are going early in the upcoming NBA season, it appears Rob Pelinka will stand pat. After an offseason in which the team did not make many moves, but reportedly not for a lack of trying, […]

Kyle Shanahan has had two great chances at winning a Super Bowl as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, and both times, Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs have swooped in and taken the Lombardi Trophy for themselves. After losing to the Chiefs back in 2020, it appeared Shanahan and […]

Florida football coach Billy Napier is in the position every coach dreads: on the hot seat. The Gators are 3-3 to start the 2024 season, Napier’s third year in Gainesville, and with a tough Southeastern Conference (SEC) schedule ahead and without his starting quarterback, Napier’s time as Florida’s coach may be coming to a close. […]

Malik Nabers got off to a white-hot start to his rookie season, recording two 100-yard outings in his first four games before the New York Giants wideout was sidelined with a concussion. But there is a chance Nabers will be back this weekend for the Giants’ pivotal NFC East matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Nabers […]

After spending six seasons with the New York Giants, Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Giants’ NFC East rival, during the offseason. And while the act itself would typically be something to be angry about, it appears New York might be more upset about the way it happened. Barkley signed a three-year, $37.75 […]

During the offseason, Saquon Barkley left the New York Giants and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, their NFC East rival. Despite that, Barkley doesn’t anticipate a hostile reaction when he and his new team travel to play the Giants in MetLife Stadium this weekend. Barkley signed a three-year, $37.75 million contract with Philadelphia back in […]

In his first game back from injury, Colorado defensive back Shilo Sanders did not impress. In fact, Deion Sanders, Shilo’s father and Colorado football head coach, went a step further in his criticism of Shilo’s return. “I thought he played horrible,” Deion said [h/t On3]. “I thought he was rusty. I thought he didn’t have […]

Despite being mauled by the Chicago Bears in London today for his team’s fifth loss of the season, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson apparently believes his job is safe. After the Jags’ 35-16 loss to the Bears, Pederson was asked if he felt that he still had the backing of team owner Shad Khan. […]

During what would end up being a 31-28 home loss to Kansas State, Skip Bayless doubled down on his love of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ game. “I’LL SAY IT AGAIN — THE BEST PASSER IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS SHEDEUR SANDERS. THE TOUGHEST QB I’VE SEEN IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS SHEDEUR SANDERS, WHO STILL DOESN’T HAVE […]

As Hurricane Milton approached Florida, many of its pro sports teams evacuated. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for example, left early for their road game vs. the New Orleans Saints. Similarly, the Tampa Bay Lightning prepared for their NHL season opener for almost a week in Carolina. Jon Cooper, who has been the head coach of […]

The Rutgers football program has a chance to improve to 5-1 for the first time in a decade, but to do so, the Scarlet Knights will have to do it without a pair of defenders against Wisconsin today. “Two key Rutgers defenders are out today against Wisconsin — CB Robert Longerbeam and LB Tyreem Powell, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been without running back Jaylen Warren for the last two weeks, both losses, but Mike Tomlin got some good news today about Warren’s status for this Sunday. After suffering a PCL sprain in the Steelers’ Week 3 win against the Los Angeles Chargers, Warren missed the 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis […]

The San Francisco 49ers really needed a win Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks, and fortunately, they got one. And everyone, from Trent Williams to Kyle Juszczyk understands the importance of the Niners’ 36-24 road victory. After the game, Williams agreed that San Francisco’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ NFC West clash with the Seahawks was a […]

Some MLB managers are very secretive, withholding information like starting pitchers until the very last moment to, they hope, gain a competitive advantage over their opponent. San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has decided to take the opposite approach entering an NLDS win-or-go-home Game 5 vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. Instead of keeping his starting […]

JJ Redick has yet to coach his first official NBA game, but the Los Angeles Lakers players are reportedly pretty jazzed about the hire already. The Lakers are in the midst of training camp and appear to be vibing with their new head coach, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “The early sense is how detail-oriented […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced today he will be donating $100,000 in aid to those who have been impacted by Hurricane Milton, which has impacted millions in Florida. Brady, who played three seasons for the Buccaneers from 2020 to 2022, said that he will donate $100,000 in order to “help get essentials […]

It’s do-or-die time for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. After the Dodgers blanked the Padres 8-0 last night, the NL West rivals are set for a fifth and final game of the NLDS, which Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts is pumped about. Roberts had to lean on his bullpen for Game 4, […]

Following Robert Saleh’s firing as head coach of the New York Jets, reports surfaced that before his dismissal, Saleh was considering changing up his offensive staff, including possibly firing offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. And while interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said he expects everyone on the staff to remain with the team, there could be some […]

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart announced today he has suspended wide receiver Colbie Young indefinitely after Young’s arrest on charges of battery and assault of an unborn child. Young, a senior in his first season with the football program, was arrested yesterday morning by Athens Clarke-County police and was released on bond in the afternoon. […]

The current conspiracy theory around the New York Jets is that quarterback Aaron Rodgers played a large role in yesterday’s firing of head coach Robert Saleh, who seemed to have a tough time getting on the same page publicly with his 40-year-old quarterback. But according to a new report, that theory is ‘BS’. Jets owner […]

The New York Mets jumped out ahead in the NLDS vs. the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-2 victory, but Mets manager Carlos Mendoza knows better than to celebrate before it’s really time to do so. Although the Mets are now guaranteed at least a tied series when heading back to Queens for Games 3 and […]

Aaron Rodgers is the oldest player in the NFL, and while he has generally played much better than his age, that was not the case for most of the first half between his New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings today. Rodgers, who is 40 and will turn 41 later this season, made two costly mistakes […]

The 2024 season has not gone according to plan for the Los Angeles Rams. Typically an annual contender to make it to the Super Bowl, the Rams have stumbled out of the gate with a 1-3 record, a mark that could only get worse without star wide receiver Cooper Kupp. During a surprisingly lopsided 41-10 […]

In Kansas City, the Chiefs are the big dog in town — and for good reason. With Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid at the helm, the Chiefs have won three Super Bowls in the last five years and have a chance to become the first team to ever three-peat in the NFL. So it’s no […]

As the NBA preseason begins, so does the pro career of Bronny James, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ eldest son. And after a so-so debut, Lakers head coach JJ Redick was pleased with the second-round pick’s performance. While his father and Lakers star Anthony Davis sat, Bronny and the Lakers began their preseason schedule […]

With Aaron Rodgers missing all but a few plays of last season due to injury, the 40-year-old quarterback and Garrett Wilson, the New York Jets’ promising 24-year-old wide receiver, are still working through some things. And while the Jets have plenty of time to do so considering the season isn’t even a quarter-ways done, Davante […]

Aaron Rodgers has made his pitch to English fans about why they should support the New York Jets this weekend when the team plays the Minnesota Vikings in London. Ahead of the Jets’ third all-time game in London, Rodgers said any sports fan can empathize with the tough times the Jets have endured. “I think […]

As the old saying goes, keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Well, it seems some of New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh’s enemies are within himself after previously attributing offensive penalties to Aaron Rodgers’ cadence. After five false-start penalties were called on the Jets during a 10-9 home loss to the Denver […]

We are less than a week away from opening night in the NHL, and the Boston Bruins have still yet to come to terms with goaltender Jeremy Swayman, whose contract negotiations with the team have gotten messy and now public. When the Bruins traded away Swayman’s tandem partner Linus Ullmark during the offseason, it was […]

The Colorado football program is not for everyone, even former national title-winning coach Urban Meyer. But that doesn’t mean Meyer hasn’t believed in the Buffaloes and what Deion Sanders (aka Coach Prime) is cooking up in Boulder. Although Meyer said some of the flash Sanders and his team exhibit makes him “uncomfortable,” the former coach […]

The New England Patriots may have a new starting running back after a poor start to the NFL season for Rhamondre Stevenson. Through the first four games of the year, Stevenson has fumbled four times, which is the second-highest mark in the NFL and the most of any running back in the league. In fact, […]

After entering the year with high expectations, the Miami Dolphins’ season had seemingly begun to go off of the rails — and some are starting to criticize head coach Mike McDaniel for his offense. The Dolphins opened the season with a come-from-behind 20-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but since then, Miami has lost three […]

While there had been rumors indicating otherwise, the Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly not expected dto trade Davante Adams to the Kansas City Chiefs, their AFC West rivals. The Chiefs had been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Adams, who appears to want out of Las Vegas. But an intradivisional blockbuster trade is always […]

Just a little over two years ago, Davante Adams signed a five-year, $140 million with the Las Vegas Raiders. But now, it appears the two sides may be parting ways, which could reunite Adams with his old pal Aaron Rodgers on the New York Jets or give Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott another elite receiver […]

Earlier this year, Teoscar Hernandez signed a one-year, $23.5 million contract to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. And while certainly trying to prove his worth to potential suitors this coming winter, Hernandez has put together one of the best seasons of his career. The soon-to-be-32-year-old is just about to eclipse 100 RBIs on the year, […]

The transition from Jim Harbaugh to Sherrone Moore was always going to be tough for the Michigan football program. But Moore’s first year, while still very much positive so far, has been an even greater struggle because of the team’s quarterback woes. While it appeared Alex Orji’s run-first approach might work after a hard-fought win […]

When Jordan Love went down late in the Green Bay Packers’ season opener, there was concern that the young quarterback would be out for a long time. Fortunately, Love is already set to return, just in time for an NFC North game vs. the Minnesota Vikings. Love, who signed a four-year, $220 million contract extension […]