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The 2022 season was not one to remember for Jonathan Taylor The Indianapolis Colts’ star running back didn’t enjoy a season as stellar as his 2021 campaign due to regression from the team and injuries. With three games remaining on the schedule for the 4-9-1 Colts, Taylor may be done for the season. According to […]

The Boston Red Sox lost Xander Bogaerts this offseason, dooming their franchise and showing that their days as a contender are truly over. The All-Star joined the San Diego Padres and got paid handsomely, which Boston was unwilling to do. According to Joon Lee of ESPN, Bogaerts saw the contract extension offer from the Red Sox […]

Bo Nix emerged as one of the best collegiate quarterbacks in the country in his first season leading the Oregon football program. The former Auburn QB made the most of his decision to transfer and is now regarded as one of college football’s top talent. His days of dominating aren’t over just yet. Nix will […]

The Washington Commanders took a brutal loss on their home turf against the New York Giants by a score of 20-12. The loss puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy. Like many games, the referees played a part in the contests. Ron Rivera was noticeably frustrated after the Commanders’ loss, which featured some moments of officiating […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on a roll despite injuries to key players. Tyrese Maxey is still recovering from a foot injury and other guys are dealing with smaller injuries that keep them out of games. Most recently, it was Tobias Harris who had to miss a game for the Sixers due to a sudden injury. […]

Th. Chicago Cubs have been busy this offseason. They made one of the biggest moves of the winter by agreeing to a deal with All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson. Following that, they retained one of their key players from 2022 by re-signing Drew Smyly. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the Cubs and Smyly have agreed […]

Frank Gore Jr. put on the performance of a lifetime in the LendingTree Bowl. The Southern Miss football squad’s superstar running back helped his squad defeat Rice by a score of 38-24, giving him notoriety for more reasons than just his prolific season and famous father. Gore — the son of former NFL star Frank […]

The New York Jets are working through quarterback issues as they try to make a return to the playoffs. Mike White has done a commendable job leading the offense but will now be on the sideline as he recovers from injuries to his ribs. Zach Wilson will start once again with White looking at a […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ 2022 season is coming to an end on a sad note. The team has suffered embarrassing losses in consecutive games and Jonathan Taylor has suffered yet another injury. In their humiliating loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Taylor hurt his right ankle and may miss some time yet again. According to Adam Schefter […]

In the midst of a disappointing season, the Arizona Cardinals were met with the terrible news of Kyler Murray suffering an ACL tear. The injury to his right knee will sideline him indefinitely. His focus will now turn to his lengthy rehab process. Although Murray tearing his ACL is bad news for him and the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to become the next team to clinch a playoff berth in Week 15. They will face the Houston Texans with the chance to become the AFC West champions simply by picking up the win. The latest injury update to wide receiver Kadarius Toney suggests that Patrick Mahomes and the […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid and James Harden are starting to figure it out. The Philadelphia 76ers stars have been very effective previously but are now showing what they can when they’re both on their A-game. In the Sixers’ 118-106 win over the Golden State Warriors, they combined for 61 points and helped the team push […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are starting to find a groove. They have won four straight games for the first time this season after taking down the Golden State Warriors. Joel Embiid led the way as the Sixers continue to show more potential. Embiid had another big night, but what else is new? He tallied […]

PHILADELPHIA — Make it four wins in a row for the Philadelphia 76ers. A 118-106 win over the Golden State Warriors gives the Sixers their longest winning streak of the season. Joel Embiid and James Harden came together to lead Philly to victory. Embiid led the way with 34 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors faced off on ESPN and provided a mostly close contest despite the teams missing a combined five starters due to injuries. The Warriors dominated to start but the Sixers eventually pulled even and then pulled ahead, winning their fourth straight game by a score of 118-106. Joel Embiid […]

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker is having loads of fun as the holiday season rapidly approaches. On and off the court, the Sixers’ veteran is enjoying himself in ways unique to him: sneakers, fashion and hard-nosed hoops. On Thursday, Tucker and the SNIPES store at Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia teamed up to provide 10 […]

CAMDEN, NJ — Philadelphia 76ers fans are eagerly anticipating Tyrese Maxey’s return from injury. The rising star guard is still recovering from an injury in his left foot. The Sixers miss the scoring burst he brings to the lineup but unfortunately should not expect him back soon. At the team’s Thursday practice, Doc Rivers made […]

The NBA trade season is about to begin. The Philadelphia 76ers, like most teams, will be looking to upgrade their team. Sadly, the Sixers don’t have the flexibility or assets to make any move they want, so the pickings are slim. With no first-round picks to trade within the next six seasons and just a few […]

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas has returned to coaching just a few days following the death of his father, Paul Silas. The former All-Star and longtime coach passed away at the age of 79 and worked alongside Stephen on numerous teams. Stephen took a brief leave of absence but now is back leading his […]

The New York Mets pitching staff looks like one of the best in baseball yet again, though it will look a little bit different. Max Scherzer will now be surrounded by Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga and Jose Quintana. Carlos Carrasco is still around and will likely serve in the back of the rotation, but he […]

Odell Beckham Jr. captured a spot in the NFL news cycle as he looked to make a return. The New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills all met with him and his decision was expected by now. There is a very good chance that it ends up being delayed. According to Jeremy Fowler of […]

Aaron Judge remains with the New York Yankees after signing a mammoth nine-year, $360 million contract. Every New York fan wanted to Judge to stay and one fan may have actually helped sway the superstar outfielder: Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay’s son, Charlie. According to Buster Olney of ESPN, Charlie Kay told his father in the middle […]

PHILADELPHIA — Paul Reed stays busy. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man is a bundle of energy ready to burst at any given moment when he steps onto the court. His defensive versatility and developing offensive skillset make him a solid backup for the Sixers. He keeps himself occupied off the court as well. Reed sells […]

Tyreek Hill’s first season with the Miami Dolphins is going perfectly according to plan. His game-breaking speed has helped unlock Tua Tagovailoa and Miami’s offense. The change of scenery hasn’t stopped Hill in the slightest and he now finds himself in the NFL record books with a crazy feat. A wild stat from Andrew Siciliano […]

It has been a solid beginning to the season for the Portland Trail Blazers. They are 14-12 with one of the best offenses in the league. Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons are balling out, as is newcomer Jerami Grant. Another newcomer, Gary Payton II, has not played this season due to a core muscle injury […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have one of the best records in the NBA despite injuries to several key players. With Khris Middleton playing only five games so far, they are 19-7, second only to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. Another wing, Joe Ingles, seems close to making his season debut. Ingles hasn’t played since […]

The Cincinnati Bengals still have not lost since October. After a Week 14 win over the Cleveland Browns, Joe Burrow and company are 9-4. Unfortunately, they could likely lose wide receiver Tyler Boyd for a little bit due to a finger injury. The good news, though, is that the 28-year-old Boyd isn’t expected to miss […]

The San Francisco 49ers cannot shake the injury bug. With both of their starting quarterbacks out, Deebo Samuel is now expected to miss some time. Although the injury is unfortunate, there is hope that this is not the last that the Niners will see of their superstar wide receiver this season. According to NFL Network’s […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates, still in the midst of a rebuild, are now dealing with a trade demand from star outfielder Bryan Reynolds. The 27-year-old is drawing interest from all over the majors but it won’t be easy to acquire him. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Pirates are engaging in trade talks for […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid did it again. The Philadelphia 76ers big man went off for a 50-point game to lead his team to victory. James Harden helped him out by tallying 19 points and 16 assists in a 131-113 win for the Sixers over the Charlotte Hornets. “It’s crazy to be that big and being […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers once again rode a great  Joel Embiid game to victory. He recorded 53 points and 12 rebounds in a 131-113 win against the Charlotte Hornets. Embiid didn’t carry all the weight for the Sixers but was unquestionably the leading factor in their win. Embiid shot efficiently from everywhere on the […]

Is this the season Joel Embiid finally wins the MVP Award? Many basketball fans, including yours truly, pegged the Philadelphia 76ers superstar as their choice to take home the hardware, though a few other players seem like more deserving candidates at the moment. The numbers are there for the Sixers’ big man and every so often, […]

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas will be taking a leave of absence from the team following the death of his father, Paul Silas. The Rockets are scheduled to play the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday but their head coach will understandably step aside. “With the very sad news that Stephen Silas’ father, Paul, has passed […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback woes continue as Jimmy Garoppolo looks to recover from a foot injury. Brock Purdy is now manning the ship while Garoppolo and Trey Lance recover from injuries. It’s looking like he will have to be their man for the rest of the season. Initially, Garoppolo’s timetable was laid out with […]

Paul Silas has passed away at the age of 79, according to a report from Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe. Over the course of many decades, Silas left a legacy in the league as both a player and coach. After a stellar collegiate career at Creighton, Paul Silas debuted in the NBA in 1964 for […]

The Detroit Lions are one of the hottest teams in football. No, really. They have won four out of their last five games, with a three-point loss to the Buffalo Bills being the only defeat. Jared Goff has done a strong job leading the offense, leading the franchise to warm up to the idea of […]

The San Francisco Giants have been busy this offseason. They have been in the mix for some of the biggest names in free agency. Although they have been one of the biggest heaters for the MLB’s hot stove, they don’t have much to show for it. The Giants have lost out on another free agent […]

Time is running out for the Jacksonville Jaguars to make it to the playoffs. It will take a massive effort to make it there and with a Week 14 matchup with the Tennessee Titans coming up, they will need all hands on deck. Trevor Lawrence will be available to help despite not being fully healthy. […]

Nothing is going right for the Charlotte Hornets right now. They have one of the worst records in the NBA and many of their young players have yet to show serious potential. In LaMelo Ball’s absence, the team has played horribly and a trip to the playoffs looks extremely hard to come by. According to […]