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As the Atlanta Falcons still try to figure out who and what they are offensively, they made a trade on Tuesday that will hopefully bolster that side of the ball when they traded for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson. The Falcons are certainly looking for a springboard of sorts for their offense, as […]

The best team with the best offense in all of baseball, the Atlanta Braves, looked like they were going to be shut out once again in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. But the Braves made a dramatic comeback late in the game to even the series, winning 5-4. Last year in […]

We are now over the halfway point of the regular college football season, moving on to Week 7. As the season inches closer to the College Football Playoff, the margin for error gets smaller. Each week presents certain challenges for teams, but more so for particular teams that are in must-win mode, including the Miami […]

In the world of sports, debates and controversies are as integral as the games themselves. One such debate that has gripped the New England Patriots for the past few weeks is the one revolving around the Patriots’ starting quarterback (for now), Mac Jones. After an abysmal Week 5 loss to the New Orleans Saints, many […]

When the Associated Press delivered their top-25 college football team rankings on Sunday, there were the usual rises and falls, some regardless of a win or a loss. Usually, what sparks the largest debates is the top-10. Those are the premier teams in the league with legitimate aspirations for making the College Football Playoff and […]

The Braves find themselves in very familiar territory compared to where they were last season at this time. They’re down 0-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. Will the rest of this series play out like last year’s, with the Braves being sent home early? Or will Atlanta prove why they were the best […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the MLB Playoffs as the favorites to win the World Series. That shouldn’t be surprising since they finished the season with the MLB’s best record (104-58), most of which was powered by their record-setting offense. But the odds quickly dropped for the NL East champions after they were shutout in Game […]

It will probably be replayed all week, debated on sports talk shows, and written about on platforms like this one about how the Miami Hurricanes football team, under Mario Cristobal, made one of the most catastrophic, mind-numbing calls of all time on Saturday against Georgia Tech. In the final minute of the game, instead of […]

When the transfer portal became the new fad in college football, it completely revolutionized the sport. Guys like quarterback Jayden Daniels, who transferred from Arizona State, could quickly transform a team in just a mere season. Well, Daniels has held his part for the LSU football team since transferring last year. It’s some of the […]

Losing their last two games after winning their first two, the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 6 game against the Houston Texans is now one that will be important for the rest of their season. The good news for the Falcons is that they’ll be back home in Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday. *Watch NFL games LIVE with […]

Texas Longhorns’ football Week 6 opponent will be the Oklahoma Sooners in the annual and highly anticipated Red River Rivalry game. Both teams are entering Saturday’s showdown undefeated and ranked in the top 25, which makes this game all the more important. *Watch college football LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)* With its […]

Alabama football’s Week 6 matchup will have them facing none other than Texas A&M in an SEC West showdown. *Watch college football LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)* Alabama and Texas A&M have quite the history despite not having played that often. They’ve only played a total of 15 times, with the Crimson […]

One version of the 2023 ALDS is set with the Texas Rangers facing the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles have been patiently waiting on the Rangers, who swept the Tampa Bay Rays in the middle of their home crowd (what there was of it) in the AL Wild Card Series. *Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV […]

Notre Dame football’s Week 6 matchup has them once again facing another ranked opponent in the Louisville Cardinals. This will be the second week in a row that the No. 10 Fighting Irish are away from home and facing an ACC opponent. It will also be their third consecutive week facing a ranked opponent. *Watch […]

The clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series (NLDS) looks to be a thrilling showdown. The Dodgers, fresh off an impressive 100-win regular season, find themselves facing a familiar adversary from their own NL West division, and they’re well aware that regular-season dominance doesn’t always translate […]

In the world of sports, there’s something captivating about an underdog story, and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2023 season is a remarkable example. Their journey from 88 losses to 84 wins in one seasons time is nothing short of extraordinary, even if they entered the playoffs with the worst regular-season record among this year’s MLB Playoff […]

It will once again be the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies in this year’s NLDS. This has the potential to be one of the best division series in the entire MLB Playoffs. This is not only two National League East rivals but also two evenly matched teams. *Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV (click […]

The Miami Hurricanes’ Week 6 matchup will have them hosting the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hard Rock Stadium. This will mark the opening of ACC play for the No. 17 Miami football team, who are currently 4-0. *Watch college football LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)* In Miami’s one significant test this […]

The City of Brotherly Love has long yearned for another taste of baseball glory, and the Philadelphia Phillies are on the cusp of delivering just that with the return to the MLB Playoffs. After a remarkable surge to get to the World Series in 2022, the Phillies, with their heavy-hitting lineup and newfound determination, have […]

In the heart of the Land of 10,000 Lakes, a team with a storied past but full with a history of postseason heartbreak is ready to make a statement. The Minnesota Twins, after clinching their AL Central division this season with a mere 87 wins, have surged into the ALDS to face the reigning World […]

The Chicago Bears’ Week 5 game will be against the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. The Bears will be seeking their first win of the season, while the Commanders, after winning their first two games, have lost their last two. *Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)* The Bears, along […]

For the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans, winning is not just a desire; it’s an expectation. Over the last decade, they have consistently been one of the most dominant teams in not just the National League but in all of baseball. Since 2013, they have been a fixture in the MLB Playoffs, making the […]

The Baltimore Orioles have endured a prolonged drought from the MLB Playoffs that has tested the patience of their devoted fan base. With their last playoff appearance in 2016, when they reached the Wild Card round only to be defeated by the Blue Jays, the Orioles haven’t tasted the nectars of October baseball since. Long […]

The Texas Rangers have been one of the surprise stories of the 2023 MLB season from the very beginning. This was a team that had not seen much success over the past half-decade, but this year they burst onto the scene, leading the AL West division for an impressive 159 days of the regular season. […]

Year after year, they lurk in the shadowy corners of the National League, almost like a whispered secret in the world of baseball. The Milwaukee Brewers, a small-market team built on the supremacy of their bullpen, often seem like the forgotten team in the NL, even though they’ve consistently demonstrated their prowess and have won […]

The NFL’s Week 4 proved to be another wild and entertaining one with more Taylor Swift and the return of Aaron Rodgers (on the sidelines and press box). Besides that, there weren’t many changes at the top of this week’s NFL Power Rankings, but with some surprise victories (and losses), the middle teams had a […]

The 2023 season for the Atlanta Braves has been one that will not soon be forgotten. They’re one of the few teams that has lived up to pre-season hype and brought it through the regular season. In fact, they outdid themselves. What the Braves did this season is, well, historical. You’ve probably heard the numbers […]

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t exactly end their season last year with high hopes after beginning it that way. The Matt Ryan trade with the Atlanta Falcons ended up being a colossal disaster, mainly due to a putrid offensive line. Then Jonathan Taylor got hurt mid-season. And then who could forget the Jeff Saturday experiment after […]

October is finally here, which means there’s more than just ghosts and goblins to entertain. It’s now finally time for the MLB Playoffs. The postseason begins this Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Rays against the Texas Rangers in the AL Wild Card Series at 3:08 p.m. ET on ABC. Tampa Bay Rays When the Rays […]

USC football’s recent victory over the Colorado Buffaloes undoubtedly provided moments of excitement for Trojans fans, with Caleb Williams delivering yet another impressive performance. However, beneath the thrill of victory, several concerning factors continue to cast shadows over USC’s football program. While their undefeated record and AP poll No. 9 ranking are something to celebrate, […]

As the 2023 season began, the Atlanta Falcons could tick nearly every box on their checklist: cap space – check; rebuilt defense – check; offensive weapons – check. However, when they examined the box labeled “quarterback,” there were likely tons of whiteout marks, scribbles, and perhaps a check mark accompanied by a question mark. Desmond […]

As October arrived, the Atlanta Falcons’ season took a spooky turn as they fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The London loss, held at Wembley Stadium, marked the Falcons’ second consecutive defeat of the season, leaving them with a 2-2 record. The Falcons entered the 2023 season with a renewed sense of optimism. They had made […]

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs football team managed to stay undefeated, beating the Auburn Tigers in what proved to be a challenging road test for the two-time national champions. It took a late Payton Thorne interception by the Bulldogs with just over a minute left in regulation to secure the victory. This game, like others […]

The Kansas football Week 5 matchup will have them clashing with fellow Big 12 rival (for now) the No. 3 Texas Longhorns in what could be a monumental conference game this Saturday. This matchup not only signifies an important conference battle but also serves as the swan song of these two teams as Big 12 […]

Tennessee football’s Week 5 game against the South Carolina Gamecocks is one that Volunteers’ fans have been waiting for since last season. In what was a mid-November matchup last season, a College Football Playoff poll No. 5 Tennessee football team came into Columbia, SC with the expectations of basically running through the Gamecocks, as they […]

Notre Dame football’s Week 5 game against the Duke Blue Devils is one that could hold a lot of interest for those who follow college football closely. The No. 11 Fighting Irish have to make their way to Durham, NC in what will be a top-25 matchup. *Watch college football LIVE with fuboTV (click for […]

Georgia football’s Week 5 opponent will be none other than the Auburn Tigers. The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry game has been a long storied tradition, although this year may not be the most competitive showdown. Or will it? *Watch college football LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)* You’ll hear analysts across the college […]

As we’re steadily making our way through the college football season, Week 5 could play a particularly interesting role for a few teams, including Tennessee football when they face the South Carolina Gamecocks. But there’s also four other teams that are desperately in need of a win this week if they either want to salvage […]

USC football’s Week 5 matchup will have them traveling to Boulder, CO to take on Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. This will most likely be another highly-rated television affair — even if it is a noon kickoff — with Sanders and Colorado at the forefront of the event. Colorado football has been a massive […]