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Jacob deGrom made his first start at Citi Field since July 7th of last season. An unfortunate bout with injuries has caused the New York Mets ace to miss a full calendar year. Now, the superstar is back in action and is already dominating. In his first home start of the 2022 season, deGrom carved […]

There is a ton of excitement around the Detroit Pistons this season. Although they are not expected to become a playoff team yet, they possess a young core worth keeping an eye on. Cade Cuningham, Jaden Ivey, Saddiq Bey, Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart highlight the young core Detroit will take into the season. Marvin […]

All eyes will be on the Miami Dolphins’ new offense this season. Most of the attention will be spent on Tua Tagovailoa and the passing game with new star wide receiver Tyreek Hill and head coach Mike McDaniel. The group of running backs is also worth keeping an eye on given its unpredictability. Myles Gaskin, […]

The Chicago Bears were dealt some bad news about N’Keal Harry as the 2022 season nears. The young wide receiver suffered an injury in practice and the latest update does not bode well for him. The ankle injury that Harry suffered appears to be severe, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, though he has yet […]

The Cleveland Browns’ messy offseason just got a new storyline. Kareem Hunt has requested a trade but the team has no interest in accommodating it. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski refused to discuss the 27-year-old running back’s request at length. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, he made it clear that healthy players are […]

In the past two years, Tua Tagovailoa has been quite disappointing. The fifth overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft has not proven to be the Miami Dolphins’ franchise guy and his fantasy football stock is much worse. He is in for a massive year three, but whether that is good or bad is up […]

As the Atlanta Braves look to bounce back to two losses against the New York Mets, pitcher Ian Anderson will be heading down to the Triple-A level. The Braves announced the 24-year-old Anderson’s demotion amid several moves. Guillermo Heredia will join Anderson on the Gwinnett Stripers while pitcher Huascar Ynoa and catcher Chadwick Tromp will […]

Brian Daboll is starting to mold the New York Giants in his image. The first-year head coach is still working with a roster that won just four games last season but has made some noticeable improvements in the trenches. Ed Valentine of SB Nation’s Big Blue View has noted what the depth chart looks like […]

The New York Mets were far from dormant at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. They added three new bats and a bullpen arm, giving them a deeper roster as they look to claim the National League pennant. However, the Mets left a lot to be desired at the deadline. The quintet of Tyler Naquin, Daniel […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. remains one of the best players in baseball following his ACL tear from last season. However, even the Atlanta Braves outfielder admits that his knee isn’t the same. Acuña began a super important series against the New York Mets by hitting his first home run since July 8th, driving in two runs […]

Nick Saban and the Alabama football program are looking to bounce back from losing the National Champion Game. Saban referred to the 2021 season as a “rebuilding year”, which drew heavy criticism and seemed like an excuse to many onlookers. According to Michael Casagrande of AL.com, Saban simply meant that the team was young and […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost a key player for their playoff run when Chris Godwin tore his ACL in Week 15. It was a brutal loss for Tom Brady and the offense, who missed him as they lost in the postseason. Fortunately, the 26-year-old is still making good progress in his rehab. Friday morning, Godwin […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off the 2022 NFL season in the Hall of Fame game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Although they lost 27-11, they got to see first overall pick Travon Walker in action. In his first taste of NFL action, he did not disappoint. Immediately in the first exhibition game of the season, […]

The New York Giants were dealt some very bad news as they go through training camp. Offensive lineman Matt Gono “likely” has a career-ending neck injury, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Raanan said that Gono was feeling good early on but when New York started ramping up the level of contact, things went south. […]

The NFL’s situation with Deshaun Watson remains ongoing as the league works out its disciplinary measures for the Cleveland Browns quarterback. Tony Buzbee, the Houston lawyer who represents many of Watson’s accusers, is fed up with how the league is handling it. Buzbee held a press conference following the announcement of Watson’s six-game suspension and […]

The Los Angeles Rams are preparing to defend their Super Bowl title this season. However, their hopes of repeating are taking a backseat to an injury to Matthew Stafford, which may be something serious. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Stafford’s elbow injury is actually “bad” tendinitis. The surgery he underwent earlier in the […]

The Los Angeles Angels shocked the baseball world when they started listening to trade offers for Shohei Ohtani in the midst of a vastly disappointing season. Although no trade went down for the most unique superstar in a century, the team being in need of a rebuild was pretty clear. As Mike Trout and Anthony […]

The New York Mets came into the 2022 MLB trade deadline as one of the key teams to watch. They made a few moves but nothing too big, which was a bit of a disappointment for a team with legitimate World Series ambitions. At the deadline, the Mets added another arm for the bullpen in […]

Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension has been officially appealed by the NFL. The Cleveland Browns’ new quarterback was expected to miss time this season but commissioner Roger Goodell and the league are seeking harsher punishment for Watson. The NFL is hoping to secure an indefinite ban lasting at least the 2022 season and a fine against […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are heading into the dog days of the 2022 season with an issue on their depth chart for catchers. Right after the team decided to designate Pedro Severino for assignment, it was announced that starting backstop Omar Narvaez will miss some time with an injury. The Brewers announced that Narvaez suffered a […]

After Deshaun Watson received his suspension, the NFL stepped in to change course. Retired federal judge Sue L. Robinson found that the Cleveland Browns quarterback was guilty of sexual assault (by the NFL’s definition) but only suspended him for six games. The league appealed the decision with the hopes of instituting an indefinite suspension and […]

Juan Soto made his debut with the San Diego Padres against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. It was everything the Padres could have asked for, as Soto helped his new team secure a 9-1 win at Petco Park. Soto recorded a single and two walks in his first game. He played a key part in a […]

Juan Soto’s tenure with the San Diego Padres is officially underway. This is great news for baseball fans everywhere and bad news for pitchers everywhere, especially in the NL West. San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb is among the many pitchers whose lives will be tougher. However, the 25-year-old doesn’t seem to be too worried. […]

The New York Knicks’ eventful offseason seems to be done for now. A Donovan Mitchell trade seemed to be happening but talks between them and the Jazz have slowed down. Regardless of whether the All-Star guard is on the Knicks by the time the season rolls around, New York has to improve in the 2022-23 […]

The Cleveland Browns’ training camp has been focused primarily on Deshaun Watson’s suspension and the myriad of injuries that they are facing. After Anthony Schwartz and Isaiah Wetson suffered injuries, Amari Cooper became the latest Cleveland wideout to suffer an injury. Cooper suffered an ankle injury during training camp but now seems to be good […]

The Seattle Mariners are welcoming new addition Luis Castillo to the team with a monster performance. On the road against Gerrit Cole, they are outclassing the New York Yankees. They posted six runs in the first inning thanks to three home runs. Cole allowed a single to Adam Frazier and a walk to Jesse Winker […]

As the San Francisco 49ers search for a Jimmy Garoppolo trade, one of their potential avenues has been closed off. The New York Giants do not seem like a potential landing spot for the 30-year-old. Although Garopplo’s agents seem interested in Jimmy G landing in New York, the feeling is not mutual. ESPN’s Jordan Ranaan […]

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Amir Garrett seems to be in some hot water after tossing a drink at someone in the stands during a 9-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. A fan heckled Garrett left the field at Kauffman Stadium following a brief stint in the eighth inning (allowing two walks and no […]

After a lengthy investigation, the NFL cracked down Miami Dolphins for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton. Brady and the Dolphins held “impermissible communications” in 2019 despite the superstar quarterback being with the New England Patriots and continuing his partnership with Bill Belichick. Belichick was asked about Brady’s relationship with the Dolphins as the Patriots […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Numerous teams made big moves as the playoff races begin to take shape and teams decide to either go for it or get new prospects. It was a very eventful deadline. The Juan Soto blockbuster trade went down, sending him to the playoff-contending San Diego Padres. […]

Deebo Samuel is staying with the San Francisco 49ers. After requesting a trade earlier this offseason, the star wide receiver has secured a contract extension with the Niners. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, he will get $58.1 million guaranteed on the new deal, which is worth up to $73.5 million, over three years. […]

The New York Mets have dominated the 2022 season so far without one of their best players, if not their very best. Jacob deGrom is finally scheduled to pitch this Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, which should make their strong pitching staff even better. Taijuan Walker, one of their key pitchers, is just as pumped […]

The Cincinnati Reds are using the 2022 MLB trade deadline to host a firesale of their key veterans. Following the trades of Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners and Tyler Naquin and Phillip Diehl to the New York Mets, a deal for Brandon Drury could be next. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the 29-year-old […]

Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind one of the best legacies from any athlete in history. Former President Barack Obama was one of the many voices to pay their respects to Russell, the legendary Boston Celtics center. In a three-tweet thread, Obama said that losing Russell means losing “a giant” […]

The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of trade negotiations involving Kevin Durant. The superstar has not yet retracted his trade request and the Celtics are a “serious threat” to land him in a trade. Boston’s most realistic trade package for Durant would include Jaylen Brown and perhaps Marcus Smart in order […]

The sports world was met with very sad news Sunday afternoon when it was announced that Bill Russell passed away. The legendary Boston Celtics center was one of the winningest athletes ever and someone who touched the lives of everyone he met. The 11-time NBA champion, Hall of Famer and civil rights activist made a […]

Bill Russell has passed away at 88 years of age, his family announced on Twitter. The former Boston Celtics superstar and basketball icon died peacefully with his wife by his side, the announcement reads. An announcement… pic.twitter.com/KMJ7pG4R5Z — TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) July 31, 2022 Bill Russell is remembered as one of the greatest basketball players ever […]

Joey Gallo and the New York Yankees are preparing to split ahead of the 2o22 MLB trade deadline. Despite his putrid performance this season, there are many teams looking into the 28-year-old outfielder. One of them is the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers we reported to be one of the numerous teams interested in Gallo but […]

The Los Angeles Rams are getting ready to defend their title in the 2022 NFL season. Unfortunately, Matthew Stafford and the high-powered Rams offense may have to do so without wide receiver Van Jefferson for the beginning of the season. The explosive wideout played a huge part in Los Angeles’ success last season. According to […]