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Josh Jacobs, the NFL lead rusher last season and first-team All-Pro selection for the Las Vegas Raiders, has chosen to abstain from the team’s training camp due to not reaching a long-term deal. Jacobs has become one of what will likely be multiple casualties in a fading running market where teams are refusing to offer […]

With a cloud of uncertainty still swarming the running back market after the likes of the Las Vegas Raiders Josh Jacobs couldn’t come to terms on a contract extension, many wonder if he’ll be in silver and black much longer. Of course, Jacobs doesn’t have to report to anything involving team activities given his current […]

The Houston Astros are in the midst of becoming the latest dynasty in Major League Baseball, whether it’s tainted or not. The Astros are coming off their second World Series championship in five years, along with a record setting six ALCS appearances and will be looking to build upon that dynasty with the growth of […]

For Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs, they find themselves at a critical juncture in the ever-evolving landscape of the NFL with their respective teams in the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders. They stand as martyrs, faced with a difficult decision: either persist in their belief that they deserve more than what the current […]

Paul Finebaum, known for his outspoken nature, once again shared one of his hot air opinions during SEC Media Days on Monday. When questioned on ESPN’s First Take about whether Nick Saban’s legacy could be viewed differently if he were to miss this year’s College Football Playoff, Finebaum responded with, “I think, yes, you have […]

The 2022 season for Miami (FL) football didn’t exactly bring The U back. In fact, finishing a season at 5-6 with losses to the likes of Middle Tennessee State and a 45-3 beating to bitter rival Florida State, left many believing if anything would ever revive that mantra. To rectify last seasons woes, head coach […]

The Nebraska football program is entering a new era in 2023 under the leadership of head coach Matt Rhule. With Rhule at the helm, the team is undergoing a complete roster restructuring and implementing new schemes that will undoubtedly challenge and improve the players. It promises to be an intriguing year for the Cornhuskers as […]

The LSU Tigers football program will be entering their second season under Brian Kelly. In year one, the Tigers made a surprising improvement, even beating the likes of Nick Saban and Alabama, winning the SEC West and playing for an SEC Championship. LSU will hope to match last season and perhaps go even further. But […]

Alabama football fans aren’t used to seasons like last year. The Crimson Tide are coming off their first two-loss regular season since 2010. The result of that marked only the second time Alabama hasn’t made the College Football Playoff since its inception. However, with the highly anticipated 2023 season on the horizon, head coach Nick […]

Colorado football is primed (no pun intended) to undergo a remarkable transformation this season, following a disappointing 1-11 record last year. And really, they already have. After the arrival of Deion Sanders back in December, everything has changed in Boulder. The Buffaloes team now, whether through cosmetic alterations or an infusion of new talent, has […]

The Texas Longhorns football program finds itself at a crucial juncture as it enters the 2023 season. This year marks their final campaign under the Big 12 banner before making the momentous move to the SEC next year. Additionally, it represents the third year under head coach Steve Sarkisian, who not only needs a strong […]

After all the spending that Steve Cohen has done over the last several seasons, you’d think it would eventually pay off for the New York Mets somehow. Well, it hasn’t as of the half way point of the 2023 season, and it almost had it’s effects on them in the 2023 MLB Draft. Due to […]

If you want to make it in New York, you better stand out. For the New York Yankees fourth-round draft pick, Roc Riggio, at least he’s got the name part down in that regard. That will likely be a popular jersey in a couple years. Now, what can the Yankees’ draft pick do in the […]

The Houston Astros would love nothing more than to pursue Shohei Ohtani, the two-way phenom and presumptive American League MVP. Then again, who wouldn’t? Ohtani is the hottest commodity in the sport of baseball right now, where everyone from fan to general manager is asking the same question, How can we afford him? That is, […]

The 2023 MLB Draft witnessed the San Diego Padres make a move that will hopefully bolster their pitching for the future. In the Padres’ 20 picks, they drafted 11 pitchers. One of those pitchers is Carson Montgomery, a 20-year-old right hander out of the state of Florida, that could be their biggest steal of their […]

The Atlanta Braves are currently the best team in all of baseball. But just imagine if they also had the best player in baseball on their team. Some would say they already do have him in Ronald Acuna Jr., and while that’s a great argument, there’s no player on the planet right now like Los […]

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: The Atlanta Braves drafted a lot of pitchers in the draft. If you placed any bets on this matter, you probably won some money. The Braves walked out of the 2023 MLB Draft with eight total pitching prospects to add to their farm system. In fact, four […]

The San Diego Padres find themselves in a curious predicament nearing the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline. The friars are currently fourth in the NL West at 43-47, which is not where they expected or wanted to be by the second half of the season. Coincidently, neither are their neighbors up north in the Los Angeles […]

The Atlanta Braves find themselves in a rare, albeit exceptional, position that sets them apart from the rest of the league. In the first half of the 2023 season, they have established themselves as the premier team in all of baseball, with a roster lacking weakness. As the All-Star festivities are all now in the […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has once again found his power stroke by winning the 2023 Home Run Derby, his first. It felt a very fitting coronation after an unforgettable performance in 2019’s showdown, blasting a total of 91 dingers. But with all the All-Star festivities coming to an end, the question now is whether this impressive […]

The MLB is known for its long, rigorous season, consisting of an exhausting 162 games. The season, which can start in the last week of March, first week of April, continues all the way until sometimes the first couple days of October. That means that a typical MLB season, technically, is played in eight out […]

Northwestern football finds itself in unique circumstances following the firing of longtime head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald was fired on Monday after additional information regarding hazing incidents that occurred during his tenure as the Wildcats’ head coach came to light. Northwestern football faces difficult hire Having spent 17 seasons with the program, Fitzgerald’s departure marks […]

As college football undergoes conference expansions, one team that will eventually need to find a conference home is Notre Dame football. While Notre Dame has affiliations with the Big Ten and ACC, the Fighting Irish officially remain an independent team. Being independent has been Notre Dame’s longstanding tradition, so if they do decide to join […]

Fox Sports analyst and former New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has a wild idea on how to save the Los Angeles Angels. Perhaps it’s one that’s in the back of a lot of people’s minds but no one is daring enough to ever quite say it because the possibilities of it happening are […]

Few plays in sports rival the sheer excitement of a home run. Witnessing the explosive power as the ball rockets off the bat, soaring through the sky towards its destined landing spot, perhaps finding the outstretched hands of a fortunate fan, is a truly mesmerizing spectacle. There’s an undeniable allure to observing a human effortlessly […]

As we are now just past the half way mark in the MLB season, it’s almost time for the Midsummer Classic and all its festivities that come with it, including the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby. This year’s event is liable to be another entertaining showcase, if for nothing else that we’re getting a lot […]

Expectations for the Texas Longhorns’ football program in 2023 are as high as the heat in the Lonestar state, where, at the very least, it has most talking Big 12 Championship aspirations. That includes head coach Steve Sarkisian. “I really feel like our team is on a mission,” Sarkisian said via the Always College Football […]

As the landscape of college football continues to be in a flux, conference expansion and realignment are at the forefront. The Big Ten Conference and SEC have been the trend setters of this movement, as they each will be adding to their conferences next season, totaling the number of schools to 16 for each. That’s […]

The NCAA’s rules on vacating wins have once again come into the spotlight, and this time it has left former LSU football coach Les Miles on the outside looking in for the College Football Hall of Fame. The decision to vacate 37 wins from Miles record from 2012 to 2015 due to self-imposed penalties for […]

In a sport steeped in tradition and governed by unwritten rules, the Cincinnati Reds rookie, Elly De La Cruz represents a refreshing shift towards a new era in Major League Baseball, changing the way the game is played and experienced. In just a short timeframe, the 21-year-old, along with a few others, is proving to […]

The Clemson Tigers football program is entering an interesting season this year. For the last several seasons, the Tigers have been one of the perennial favorites to win the College Football Playoff Championship. This year, not only are they not one of the top-3 favorites to win the College Football Playoff, they’re not even the […]

When Cody Rhodes lost his match against Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39, a significant portion of his momentum was lost along with it. That may sound somewhat absurd given the crowd reactions Rhodes still receives on a nightly basis, along with his impressive merchandise sales. Nonetheless, Rhodes lost more […]

As the state of college football continues to figure itself, one of its greatest causes for confusion currently is that of conference expansion. Over the next couple seasons and beyond, we’re likely to see a complete shift in the landscape of the sport through conference realignment. This includes the Big 12, who has already added […]

As the Miami Hurricanes football team enters the second year of the Mario Cristobal era, most are cautiously optimistic about the team’s potential entering the 2023 season. However, there are compelling reasons to believe that this season could mark a significant turnaround for the Miami football team. It all starts with head coach. 3. Second […]

Mike Trout is undoubtedly one of the most talented players of this generation. With his remarkable combination of power, speed, fielding prowess, and consistent hitting, Trout has often drawn comparisons to some of the all-time greats the game has offered. One that comes to mind is the legendary Ken Griffey Jr., but perhaps now for […]

No one is quite sure what the 2023 Atlanta Falcons team will look like once they hit the field on September 10, but they have all the talent to be a successful team this season, while making a statement in an uncertain NFC South division. The biggest question mark for the Falcons lies in their […]

Miguel Cabrera will be remembered as one of the greatest right-handed hitters in baseball history. As we witness the final moments of his remarkable 21-year career this season with his pending retirement, it would have been fitting for Cabrera to be included in some capacity to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game American League roster. Unfortunately, […]

We’re but a week away from the 2023 MLB All-Star game in Seattle, and with every year comes a list of players who will be argued for their appearance to be at the annual game. One of those players is Fernando Tatis Jr. The San Diego Padres’ outfielder is one of the biggest snubs of […]

As the 2023 MLB season had reached its midway point, the Atlanta Braves have emerged as one of the hottest teams in all of baseball. With an impressive lineup, dominant pitching rotation, and solid bullpen, the Braves currently hold the best record in the National League (56-27). However, as the All-Star Game and the trade […]