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Yordan Alvarez hits dingers. The Houston Astros slugger is putting together yet another great season, his third straight with an All-Star nomination. And, following a brief injury-caused absence, he may have just put on his signature performance of his 2024 regular season. In a dominant win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Alvarez smacked three home runs […]

New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino dealt with an injury scare in his latest start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Although the major story of that game was Edwin Diaz’s horrific outing, Severino’s night was also very noteworthy. In the third inning, Severino was struck in the leg by a comebacker from Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin […]

The New England Patriots may have drafted Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft but they are going to start his rookie season with someone more experienced under center. Although the North Carolina product has looked promising so far, Jacoby Brissett, a 31-year-old in his second stint with New England, […]

The Seattle Mariners may have lost their division lead to the Houston Astros — oh, and fired their manager without telling him first — but they still have a shot at clinching a Wild Card berth with a month and change to play. They’ll have some help in their quest to make it to the […]

As the San Francisco 49ers deal with the contract disputes of Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams, they are also fine-tuning their 53-man roster with the hopes of remaining the top dogs in the NFC. They are planning to sign former Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker, who was released by Detroit in February. The 49ers are […]

The New York Jets will start the 2024 season in prime time against the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners may have some players on the outs with the team right now but Robert Saleh isn’t counting on them missing any games. Saleh will face his old team, for which he served as defensive coordinator prior […]

The Boston Celtics are ready to defend their championship. After running through the playoffs last season, the C’s are bringing almost the exact same team back — a major advantage. The Celtics weren’t at risk of losing their championship team this offseason but took some major steps to keep the squad together for the foreseeable […]

The Los Angeles Rams did plenty of work cutting their roster down to 53 ahead of the NFL’s deadline and preparing for the 2024 season. But they are making a tweak to it right away, bringing in a former third-round pick from the Dallas Cowboys, Neville Gallimore. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Rams […]

Despite various trade rumors, Pete Alonso remains with the New York Mets. He will at least finish out the 2024 season there. Whether the playoffs are in his immediate future or not, he has made his mark with the Mets. In the Mets’ 8-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Alonso drilled an oppo taco that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have set their initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season, hoping to make it beyond the Wild Card round this time. They’ve also put some experienced talent in their practice squad, namely running back Boston Scott. With Jaylen Warren still healing from a hamstring injury, veteran depth at running back is important. According […]

The Carolina Panthers, along with 31 other NFL teams, are making tough decisions for roster cuts as the 4:00 P.M. EST deadline approaches. After making two key additions to the PUP list, one major decision that came as a bit of a surprise was to release wide receiver Terrace Marshall. The Panthers are waiving Marshall […]

As NFL teams make cuts, some pretty solid players are finding themselves left off rosters. The Dallas Cowboys are not going to keep Carl Lawson, a 29-year-old edge with six years of NFL experience, on their roster. At least, that’s the case for now. According to Todd Archer of ESPN, the Cowboys are releasing Lawson […]

Juan Soto is once again going to be the major focus of this MLB offseason. He’s entering free agency and given no indication that he’s going to extend his contract with the New York Yankees, which would surrender his chances of testing the open market. Soto has enjoyed his time with the Yankees but is […]

It was a race we’ll be telling our grandchildren about, an epic showdown of two NFL legends: Aaron Donald and LeSean McCoy. After Donald officially retired from football, the NFL saw one of its biggest freak athletes leave the game. Donald’s insane athleticism, which he fine-tuned with such drills as defining himself from plastic knives, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will begin their quest for a threepeat while pass rusher Charles Omenihu continues to recover from a tear in his right ACL. The 27-year-old leaves the Chiefs defense with one of its key defensive linemen sidelined for the time being, though he will eventually make it back to the field. Omenihu […]

The Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for the 2024 NFL season with the hopes of returning to the playoffs and going on another deep run. They dealt with some key injuries late in the offseason, notably to star wide receiver Puka Nacua, but are starting to turn the page to a healthier side as […]

Paul George and Jared McCain are entering their first seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 14-year NBA veteran and the rookie are hungry to help the Sixers compete for a championship. To lock in on the grand prize and make the most of their 2024-25 campaigns, they’re keying in on important questions to ask of […]

Going into his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jared McCain is out to prove he can be more than just a three-point shooter. Shooting is what led the Sixers to draft the Duke product — and he really can light it up from downtown. But he’s going to have to consistently leverage that talent […]

NBA 2K25 is almost here. The latest installment of 2K will be released to the public on Friday, September 6, and the creators are offering early access to play the game on the 4th. Following a busy offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers could easily be one of the most fun teams to play as. This year’s […]

The Carolina Panthers are making an effort to have more NFL-caliber players on their rebuilding roster. With a need for more depth on defense, they have traded for veteran cornerback Michael Jackson, sending the Seattle Seahawks rookie linebacker Michael Barrett in return. The Panthers, who officially announced the deal with the Seahawks, needed some cornerback […]

The New York Knicks swung a huge trade for Mikal Bridges this offseason, bolstering the supporting cast around Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle. Brunson’s place in New York is locked in but Randle may be on the move at a certain point if things don’t work out. New York values Randle immensely but it feels […]

The New York Jets’ final preseason game is upon them. They’ll face the New York Giants before finally turning the page to the regular season. Once again, the Jets are opting for caution with their key players. Aaron Rodgers’ return is upon us but it won’t begin until the regular season. Head coach Robert Saleh […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was in the midst of a special rookie season before a rotator cuff injury sidelined him. The 26-year-old has already reached the phase of his recovery where he faces live hitting. His progress is continuing nicely. Yamamoto posted a 2.92 ERA over the first 14 starts of his MLB […]

Nolan Arenado came through for the St. Louis Cardinals when they really needed it. The star third baseman blasted a walk-off grand slam to beat the Milwaukee Brewers. It won’t save what is becoming a lost season but is a step in the direction of a more respectable finish to the 2024 campaign. Arenado came […]

Joey Votto has officially retired from baseball. One of the absolute best hitters of his era, the former Cincinnati Reds superstar will be remembered fondly for his insane ability to get on base and his warm, vibrant personality. This past offseason, Votto tried to stick around in MLB with the Toronto Blue Jays, his hometown […]

The Houston Astros are in command of the American League West, leading by 5.0 games. They’re trying to establish their place in the playoff picture and are hoping they can heal up by the time October comes around. Alex Bregman is nearing his return, Justin Verlander is making his first start since early June and […]

Victor Wembanyama is going to win lots of awards in his NBA career. After winning the Rookie of the Year award, the San Antonio Spurs’ young phenom might start racking up even more accolades as early as this season. ESPN conducted a poll of its NBA experts for the contenders for each award in the […]

Josh Allen remains one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, somewhere in the top 10. But as more and more quarterbacks start to get their big paydays, the Buffalo Bills star isn’t being paid like one. The massive contract extensions given out to the likes of Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence and Tua Tagovailoa and […]

The Seattle Mariners are compromising their own playoff chances, hitting themselves in the foot with their own bats as they post a disappointing season on offense. Their once-promising lead in the division is gone. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto has been the lead architect of each Seattle team since the 2016 season and […]

Fun fact: the New York Giants have a need at quarterback. If Daniel Jones doesn’t take the world by storm this season, the team could — and should — look elsewhere for a QB. The Giants tried to trade up to land one in the 2024 NFL Draft but were unwilling to pay an arm […]

Christian McCaffrey has been fighting through a calf injury as he prepares for the San Francisco 49ers’ 2024 season. It’s not an ideal way to get going on a new campaign but there isn’t a bunch of concern. McCaffrey has eluded injuries for the most part after previously dealing with several major ones during his […]

Is it finally the Philadelphia 76ers’ turn to go on a deep playoff run? Time is running out on the Sixers’ Joel Embiid era, though they maximized their remaining chances with a busy 2024 offseason. Paul George made for a massive addition, the supporting cast got a makeover and the team has some draft picks […]

The NCAA’s Name, Image and Likeness rules have changed college sports forever. Ahead of a highly anticipated season, Oklahoma State football is putting together a major, unique NIL venture. The Cowboys have announced that they will put QR codes on the back of players’ helmets that can be used to donate to the general team […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a significant roster move just ahead of the 2024 season, bringing in former Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore. Gilmore slots right into the top of the Vikings’ depth chart next to Shaquill Griffin and Byron Murphy Jr. The 33-year-old will be on his fourth team in as many years but still […]

The San Diego Padres are on-pace to win 90 games for the first time since 2010, bouncing back from a missed postseason and playing like one of the best teams in MLB. A huge part of that is rookie outfielder Jackson Merrill, a 21-year-old who developed as a shortstop and has become an All-Star in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards recently gave his take on the older generations of NBA players, specifically those who played against Michael Jordan, and it’s not anything that anyone will get mad at. Nope, no outrage brewing here. Nothing too spicy that will get older fans frustrated at the player seen far and wide as […]

Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t live up to the enormous expectations facing them in their first season with the Milwaukee Bucks. But they’re determined to right the ship. Lillard and Antetokounmpo have skills that fit together super well. They’re still among the top stars in the NBA with Antetokounmpo competing for MVP awards year […]

The New York Mets are in the thick of a tough playoff race. Starting pitcher Luis Severino is locked in on it, thinking diligently about how other teams’ trends have implications for his squad. The Mets’ playoff hopes were recently bolstered by the misfortune of some of the other teams they’re competing against. Arizona Diamondbacks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ trio of stars should make it easier to score when they need a bucket late in close games. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George can work individually and together to get a good shot up when Philly needs to tie the game or take the lead. But the question remains — […]