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The Boston Red Sox went from the Wild Card Game to the ALCS last season, making a triumphant return to the postseason after a disappointing 2020 campaign. Unfortunately, one of their best players won’t be available right away to help them get back to the doorstep of the World Series. When addressing reporters at spring […]

The San Francisco 49ers haven’t made the playoffs in consecutive seasons since the 2012 and 2013 seasons. They have a golden opportunity to do so now with a well-rounded, star-laden roster. San Francisco is looking to make moves and is positioned to do so ahead of NFL free agency’s official start at 4:00 p.m. ET […]

After the Cleveland Browns released, Odell Beckham Jr. he joined the Los Angeles Rams and helped them take home the Super Bowl. Now that Jarvis Landry has also been released from the Browns, Beckham is hoping he can find success elsewhere, too. Beckham and Landry have been tight for a while. From their days dominating […]

The New York Knicks have veered off the path of progress after just one playoff season. They are 28-40 and are close to missing the play-in tournament. With failures this drastic, it would make sense for a huge change to occur. There’s one area where that might not happen, though. According to Jake Fischer of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were inches away from making the playoffs last season. They went all-in on this offseason to upgrade their roster. After making big splashes in the pitching market with Kevin Gausman and Yusei Kikuchi, they have added a star position player to their lineup. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Blue […]

The absence of Anthony Davis has caused a lot of chaos for the Los Angeles Lakers. Although the star big man could not possibly fix everything plaguing the team, he would be a fantastic help on the court and possibly have the Lakers in a much more favorable position in the Western Conference standings. Davis […]

Tom Brady is still here. After previously announcing his retirement from the NFL, he annoucned that he will be returning for his 23rd season and running it back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. […]

Cade Cunningham is truly starting to show why the Detroit Pistons made him the top overall draft pick. He has gotten better each step of the way in his first NBA campaign and has put himself all over the franchise’s rookie record books. In a loss to the LA Clippers, Cunningham tied a Pistons rookie […]

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s ACL tear in June almost derailed the Atlanta Braves season. Fortunately, the team rallied and ended up winning it all while their franchise star recovered. Although he didn’t contribute to the World Series run in the postseason, he plays a huge role for the Braves. In 82 games this past season, Acuña […]

The Boston Celtics are paying tribute to one of their best players in recent history. Kevin Garnett will be honored for his contributions to the franchise by having his number-five jersey retired. Garnett helped the Celtics win their most recent championship in the 2007-08 season. He played in Boston for six seasons, winning the Defensive […]

Kevin Durant scorched the New York Knicks in a win for the Brooklyn Nets. He scored 53 points on 19-37 shooting and added nine assists, six rebounds and two steals in the Nets’ 110-107 win over their crosstown rivals. Durant the Knicks have plenty of history together, though much of it is predicated on something […]

The San Diego Padres have massive expectations to live up to. They have lots of talent and are expected to be playoff-caliber. An ugly late-season skid left them with a losing record last season. In addition to heavily pursuing Nelson Cruz, the Padres are looking to shake up their existing roster. According to MLB.com’s Mark […]

The injury bug has bitten the Milwaukee Bucks very badly this season. Several of their key players have missed time and are nearing 30 players used this season. Now, they may now be without one of their new reserve players. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, DeAndre’ Bembry’s season may be over. The Bucks’ midseason addition […]

Now that the National League is implementing the designated hitter, they can offer aging stars more chances to contribute. The new rule gives teams lineup flexibility and a noticeably increased offensive output. Teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to replace hitting in their playoff core while the San Diego Padres are looking to […]

The New York Mets have reshaped their pitching room drastically this offseason. After making a huge splash for Max Scherzer, they traded for Chris Bassitt to add another strong starter in their rotation. Now, they are adding a piece to their bullpen. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets are signing […]

The Indianapolis Colts are about to be on their fifth quarterback in five years. After trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders, they will try once again to find a more permanent replacement for Andrew Luck. With plenty of solid quarterbacks available for trade, the Colts are looking at a free agent. According to ESPN’s […]

Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants seem destined to split very soon. While the team has finally admitted that it needs to start over, the 25-year-old running back is in need of a change of scenery. New York’s messy cap situation may also hamper their ability to extend him. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, […]

Deshaun Watson’s days with the Houston Texans are all but over. Now that he won’t face criminal charges in his sexual assault case, opposing teams are lining up to trade for him. Two NFC South rivals — the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers — are among the teams making the biggest pushes for Watson. […]

Basketball fans used the word “showtime” to describe Magic Johnson’s Los Angeles Lakers team because they played such a fun, up-tempo play style that rivaled any show on screens. Now, those teams are coming to the screens themselves. While HBO is producing a series about the Showtime Lakers, Apple TV is making a documentary about […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were as close to securing a playoff spot last season that an eliminated team could get. They had the best teamwide OPS+ in Major League Baseball and won 91 games but came up just short in the standings. The Jays know they have a very good team that just needs a […]

The Toronto Raptors are set to face the Denver Nuggets on the road. They have won their last two games and will need all hands on deck to slow down Nikola Jokic. But while the Nuggets’ All-Star is playing, the Raptors’ All-Star might not be. Is Fred VanVleet playing vs. the Nuggets? Is Fred VanVleet […]

LSU Tigers head coach Will Wade was put right on the hot seat after the school received a notice of allegations regarding violations from his men’s basketball program the football team. Following a loss in the quarterfinal of the SEC Tournament to Arkansas, his seat is now vacant. According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, […]

The Dallas Cowboys made it clear that they will be moving on from Amari Cooper this offseason. Rather than release him, they found a trade partner for him: the Cleveland Browns. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Dallas is sending Cooper and a draft pick to the Browns in exchange for two late-round draft picks. Cowboys […]

Former NBA point guard Delonte West’s road to recovery from substance addiction has been a bumpy and scary one. The 38-year-old has been getting better and is now looking to get back to competitive basketball. West is trying out for the Big 3 league. He has been working towards this goal for a while and […]

The New York Yankees are in need of more firepower to get back into championship contention. Falling flat in the Wild Card Game should serve as a wake-up call to them. Among other stars, Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is both the perfect and imperfect player for New York to chase. On one hand, Correa has […]

Gregg Popovich has won 1,336 wins as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. That’s the most games any NBA coach has ever won in the league’s history. In what will likely be his last season, he secured an accolade that underscores his fantastic coaching career. After holding off one of the Utah Jazz, […]

Although Nikola Jokic’s amazing season may suggest otherwise, he can’t do it all alone for the Denver Nuggets. He needs help to bring them to the NBA Finals. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are the stars that Jokic needs to thrive in the playoffs. While Porter Jr. is expected to return soon, the outlook […]

Deshaun Watson took a big step towards returning to the NFL on Friday. It was decided by a grand jury that the Houston Texans quarterback facing no criminal charges over his sexual assault scandal. Despite the immense baggage he carries, including 22 civil lawsuits that have yet to be decided, teams like the Carolina Panthers […]

In the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Washington Wizards, LeBron James posted video-game numbers: 50 points, seven rebounds and six assists. With his second 50-point performance in the last week, he is now the NBA’s leading scorer. James is playing on an unprecedented level right now, which is just what the Lakers need. Although […]

LeBron James is on a complete tear right now. He led the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Washington Wizards with his second 50-point performance in three games. The King now leads the NBA in points per game, proving once again he can dial his game up to unstoppable levels when he needs […]

The San Francisco Giants enjoyed a stunning 2021 season by winning 107 games. They lost to the archrival Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS and then lost All-Star pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Toronto Blue Jays in free agency. Now, the Giants have replaced Gausman and made the first big splash of the post-lockout offseason. According […]

As MLB starts its spring training, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to make it back to the World Series and load up firepower amid several free agents departing. There are rumors floating around that LA is looking to sign star first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman Max Muncy, the Dodgers’ star first baseman, could either […]

Alex Caruso’s injury has left a void in the Chicago Bulls’ rotation. His defense and shooting were greatly impactful and helped them reach a surprising level of success. Although they have been able to maintain it throughout his month-long absence from action, they could really use him back. Caruso has endured injuries previously this season […]

Baseball is finally back in business after the lockout was finally ended. Now that spring training is underway, the Chicago Cubs are looking to usher in a new era on a high note. The Cubs are leaning on their current manager and former player to lead the squad. They announced that they have extended David […]

As the Philadelphia Eagles start a new era, one of their long-time stalwarts will continue building with them. Center Jason Kelce will return in 2022 after previously considering retirement. One of Philadelphia’s best stars sticking around is great news for the organization and the city. The Eagles are showing their admiration ad belief in him […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars reached a level below rock bottom this past season with Urban Meyer. They’re now picking up the pieces from their miserable season and looking to build a respectable team with new head coach Doug Pederson. Roster moves are underway in Duval County to get the team back on track. According to ESPN’s […]

Raheem Mostert burst onto the scene as a key player for the San Francisco 49ers during their run to Super Bowl 54. Since then, it has been mostly downhill for him. After playing just eight games in the 2020 season, Mostert played just once in the 2021 season due to a knee cartilage issue that […]

The New York Yankees’ swift demise in the playoffs was a fitting ending for a very disappointing season. They have to make a lot of moves to contend now with Aaron Judge’s contract expiration looming. The Evil Empire hasn’t made any serious splashes yet, likey because they aren’t ready to run the risk of surrendering […]

Tyler Herro’s emergence for the Miami Heat has been one of the driving factors behind their fantastic emergence this season. The Heat practically have All-Star caliber production off the bench with their 22-year-old. This season, Herro is averaging 20.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 44.0 percent from the field and 38.4 percent […]