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Christian McCaffrey, who had been dealing with an injury throughout training camp, was expected to play the San Francisco 49ers’ season opener. The talented running back and Niners general manager John Lynch even said that he would play. But then he didn’t, and he hasn’t even suited up yet six games into the year. McCaffrey, […]

During his trip to Austin for College Gameday ahead of the highly anticipated Texas football home game vs. Georgia, Pat McAfee got himself a nice, new pair of chaps and figured he should show them off on TV. However, while miming like a hockey goalie and jumping on an imaginary steer may be suitable activities […]

The Golden State Warriors are getting ready to embark on a season unlike any other since the arrival of Stephen Curry. And if the preseason is anything to glean from, it could be a season to remember like no other, which seemingly has Warriors coach Steve Kerr and even former general manager Bob Myers in […]

Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski know Tom Brady better than most. Having been teammates with Brady on the New England Patriots and/or Tampa Bay Buccaneers for several years, though, the pair of popular Brady targets also had their moments of frustration with the future Hall of Fame quarterback. On their ‘Dudes on Dudes’ podcast, Gronkowski […]

The college basketball world was left stunned yesterday when news broke that Virginia basketball head coach Tony Bennett would be retiring effective immediately. After worries that the sudden retirement, which comes just weeks before the season opener, could be health-related or a result of a scandal, Bennett set the record straight during a press conference […]

Travis Kelce is from Northeast Ohio, so it’s no surprise he grew up a fan of the nearby pro sports teams in Cleveland. And the Kansas City Chiefs star will not allow anyone to question his loyalty to the Cleveland Guardians specifically, who pulled off a heartstopping win in Game 3 of the ALCS last […]

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, who played 12 seasons in the league for the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins, was reportedly arrested on the charges of driving while intoxicated, failure to exercise due care, violation of implied consent law, and possession of a handgun while under the influence, according to a recent report. […]

It took just one swing for the New York Mets to shy away from pitching to Shohei Ohtani last night during Game 3 of the NLCS. But that change in strategy may have an unintended consequence in the form of another one of the Los Angeles Dodgers star players: Mookie Betts. After Ohtani crushed the […]

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 […]