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Tee Higgins missed the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2024 season opener, watching as his team lost to the lowly New England Patriots. He’s dealing with a hamstring injury that doesn’t seem to be healing fast enough for him to play in Week 2. Higgins blasted the idea that he was faking an injury. He tried to secure […]

The New York Giants front office agreed to be shown on HBO’s Hard Knocks, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how an offseason comes together. It certainly did that. But the Giants are no better off for it. The series showed, among other things, how the Giants tried their hardest to replace Daniel Jones at […]

As the Texas Rangers wind down a disappointing 2024 MLB season, all they have to look forward to is Jacob deGrom’s season debut and thinking of ways to bounce back in 2024. Right before deGrom takes to the mound, rookie pitcher Kumar Rocker made his first start in the big leagues. It went well. He […]

If Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant could put together a lineup of any current NBA players, who would he pick? On an episode of Boardroom Talks where he played a game of NBA 2K25 against New York Jets superstar Sauce Gardner, Durant was asked by host Gabe Oshin who his perfect starting lineup is. With […]

The Boston Red Sox came into the 2024 season knowing they would have a tough time competing in the American League East. But the reality is starting to settle in as the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles separate themselves from the pack and leave the Sox in a crowded race for the Wild Card. […]

In the aftermath of his horrifying encounter with Miami-Dade police officers, Tyreek Hill is taking action and speaking out against the physical abuse he suffered during a traffic stop. Police pulled over Hill and handcuffed him during a traffic stop on his way to the Miami Dolphins’ season opener. Teammates Calais Campbell and Jonnu Smith […]

The Dallas Cowboys solved their contract situations with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb by simply paying their star players the money they deserve. Prescott’s deal didn’t come to fruition until the day of their season opener but the ‘Boys still managed to defeat the Cleveland Browns with ease, 33-17. Prescott only threw for 179 yards […]

The Minnesota Vikings cruised to victory in Week 1 against the New York Giants, winning 28-6. The biggest highlight of the day was an interception by Daniel Jones returned for a touchdown from linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. Van Ginkel’s pick-six highlighted the absolutely miserable performance of Jones, who went on to throw another interception later […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is finally back for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The rookie pitcher missed nearly three months of action due to a strained rotator cuff and is now back in action. He looked really good in his return game. In the Dodgers’ 6-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs, Yamamoto made his first start since June […]

When will the New York Jets resolve their situation with Haason Reddick? What options do they even have? At this point, all they can realistically do is trade him. Reddick remains firm in his demand for a trade, costing himself even more money after skipping out on Week 1 through missed game checks and fines. […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ win over the New York Jets in their season opener took a bizarre turn after backup running back Jordan Mason, who filled in for Christian McCaffrey, said that he was told he would be the starter days before the game. McCaffrey was listed as questionable due to a calf injury and […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Andre Drummond felt comfortable with the Philadelphia 76ers within his first week on the team, the very beginning of his first stint that began in the 2021 offseason. The embrace he got from the city made the transition to a new team and a role as a backup immensely easier. After being […]

The New York Jets lost to the San Francisco 49ers 32-19 in their first game of the 2024 season. The biggest piece of good news is that Aaron Rodgers didn’t get hurt and actually looked pretty solid for most of the game. But New York struggled to maintain drives and failed to get the Niners’ […]

The best part about the Chicago White Sox’ 2024 season is almost here: its conclusion. Chris Getz’s team is an abomination to the sport, a historically monumental loser that keeps discovering new rock bottoms. It’s quite an impression to leave in the first full season of being a general manager, though he is not the […]

Jason Kelce isn’t straying too far away from the NFL after hanging up his cleats. He started his new gig as an ESPN commentator on top of keeping his podcast, New Heights, going with his brother Travis Kelce after inking a huge distribution deal with Amazon. His ESPN gig started off the only way it […]

The San Francisco 49ers didn’t miss a beat in their season debut despite Christian McCaffrey being a late scratch. After the superstar running back was ruled out due to a calf strain that has lingered throughout the preseason, the Niners handily defeated the New York Jets 32-19. Backup running back Jordan Mason played a huge […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming into another NBA season as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. But whether they can beat the best of the best and finally make that long-awaited run to the conference finals will determine whether it truly means anything significant this time. At the season’s outset, the 76ers […]

DeMar DeRozan joined the Sacramento Kings later in the 2024 NBA offseason, adding another dangerous scorer to one of the league’s best offenses from the past two seasons. After being linked to a handful of playoff teams as his deal with the Chicago Bulls expired, he decided to join the Beam Team. It seemed pretty […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ leading wide receiver is George Pickens. The Georgia product has star potential and has seen his stats improve each season, so he should have a strong 2024 campaign. Outside of that? The Steelers have no idea what their WR room will look like. The Steelers have some options for who will be […]

Puka Nacua enters his sophomore season with the Los Angeles Rams as a star in the making. He’s gearing up to once again be a focal point in LA’s offense despite an offseason knee issue. Nacua will be ready for Week 1 when the Rams face the Detroit Lions. Rams head coach Sean McVay said […]

Will Haason Reddick ever suit up for the New York Jets? Week 1 is here and there doesn’t seem to be any indication that the veteran pass rusher will end his holdout and rescind his trade request. Reddick flipped his reported stance on playing out the rest of his contract and is now an even […]

T.J. Hockenson will begin his 2024 season on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL. The 27-year-old Pro Bowler is a big piece of the Minnesota Vikings offense that the team will have to survive without for a big chunk of the season. The good news is that he’ll […]

New York Yankees fans are fed up with Alex Verdugo. The outfielder is posting a rough season for New York after being traded there by the Boston Red Sox. That doesn’t appear to be changing down the homestretch. In the top of the fifth inning of the Yankees’ 10-6 loss to the Texas Rangers, Verdugo […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will begin their Jim Harbaugh era with a Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. As they prepare to take the field at SoFi Stadium, Justin Herbert is on pace to join the rest of the team despite dealing with a plantar fascia injury throughout training camp. Herbert was initially […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the process of figuring out where their new home will be when their Wells Fargo Center lease expires in 2031. The possibility of moving East across the Delaware River to New Jersey has been speculated previously and apparently remains in play. The Sixers are looking to construct a new arena, […]

The NFL’s new kickoff format is one of the biggest rule changes in the history of The Shield. Roger Goodell and the league are borrowing an approach used in the XFL to revitalize action in kickoffs, which are becoming less frequent over the years and remain one of the most dangerous plays in the game. […]

The Denver Broncos are officially in their Bo Nix era. The rookie quarterback is beginning the season as the starter as Denver tries to steer itself back into winning ways. He has a long way to go but the franchise is making no mistake that he’s their guy. Nix’s teammates already see a lot of […]

Alabama football’s pipeline for NFL talent remains as strong as ever. Although Kalen DeBoer has yet to send anyone to the pros, Nick Saban’s former players are still crushing it. The latest star under Saban to make headlines is Patrick Surtain II, who earned a huge contract extension after establishing himself as one of football’s […]

Shohei Ohtani played his first road game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. He drove in a run and scored two of his own in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-2 win in 10 innings. He also received a warm embrace from the fans at Angel Stadium. Ohtani may not have left the city […]

As San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall recovers from a gunshot wound in his chest that he sustained in a robbery attempt near Union Square, the suspected shooter is making his way through the legal process. Pearsall has been released from the hospital and is already returning to the team, though the 23-year-old will […]

Trent Williams is back in business with the San Francisco 49ers. The two sides have found common ground on a new contract, ending a prolonged holdout just in time for the 2024 season. The 36-year-old Williams received fine after fine for skipping out on training camp and preseason. Under his new deal, he will get […]

Travis Kelce remains the cream of the crop among tight ends. The Kansas City Chiefs superstar isn’t getting paid like other players at the top of their positions, though, which has ramifications for the rest of TEs in the NFL. It’s something he hopes will change eventually. Contracts for tight ends don’t stack up with […]

As the Cleveland Browns prepare to figure out business on the field ahead of the 2024 season, they have also done the same off the field. They found a new stadium sponsor, announcing a 20-year partnership with Huntington National Bank, which is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Since their rebirth in 1999, the Browns have spent […]

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are taking center stage for another NFL season. Coming off two Super Bowl victories, the inevitability of Mahomes and the Chiefs is becoming increasingly difficult to deny. He’s putting together a historically dominant stretch of seasons and he’s still only entering his age-29 season. Although they lost some […]

Chris Flexen, you will be remembered, though it won’t be for something you want to be remembered for and it’s mostly not your fault. You are officially the biggest individual loser on one of MLB’s biggest team losers, the 2024 Chicago White Sox. The White Sox, who have already set a franchise record for losses […]

The San Francisco 49ers have struck a deal with superstar left tackle Trent Williams. Some recent posts on Instagram from Williams’ brother, Fred, hinted that the two sides are nearing an agreement that would end the 11-time Pro Bowler’s prolonged holdout. Williams’ agency confirmed the impending new deal. The Twitter/X page for Elite Loyalty Sports […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Guerschon Yabusele left a prominent role with a championship-winning Real Madrid team to make an NBA comeback with the Philadelphia 76ers. “I was for sure comfortable in Europe, I cannot lie about it,” the 28-year-old forward said. “But like I always say, and I express myself about it, I always wanted to […]

Lamar Jackson followed up an MVP regular season with yet another letdown in the playoffs. The Baltimore Ravens superstar is on the precipice of getting over the hump. For as much as his team needs to pick up the slack around him, he also knows he has room to grow as the team pursues another […]

The New York Jets may have a very good roster in place, a rarity in recent memory, but they still do not have a strong reputation around the NFL. Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury that plunged the team into rough 2023 wasn’t his fault but he has been a distraction at various points during his tenure […]