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When Aaron Judge went to the injured list for the second time this season after injuring his toe running down a fly ball at Dodger Stadium and crashing through the right field wall, the New York Yankees lost a key piece to returning to the top of their division. The Yankees are currently in third […]

Every team needs certain type of players on their heading into a season. The ones that no one really knows a lot about initially, except for the coaches that are seeing them everyday during practice, and in this case, OTA’s and upcoming training camps. So, like every team, the Atlanta Falcons feel as if they […]

We’re at the point now that asks — how much more embarrassing can the New York Mets possibly get? On Thursday night, against their rival the Atlanta Braves, the Mets blew a three-run lead, their third of the series, and were swept after Ozzie Albies hit a walk-off three-run home run. The Mets couldn’t have […]

Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen was announced as the cover athlete of this year’s Madden 24. He’ll be the 23rd player to appear on the famed video game. As one of the top quarterbacks in the league, Allen will be looking to do something he has yet to do in the upcoming 2023 season, which […]

Though it may have been in the works for awhile, the recent release of Dalvin Cook by the Minnesota Vikings has sent shockwaves through the NFL. That now leaves several teams expressing interest in acquiring the talented running back. Among the potential suitors, the Denver Broncos stand out as the ideal destination for Cook’s next […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2023 season with high hopes of competing in the AL East, banking on the continued development of their young stars to propel them. One player who embodied some of that hope was Alek Manoah. The fireball right-hander captured the attention of fans and analysts alike with his electric stuff […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs’ comparison between current starting quarterback Jordan Love and former teammate Aaron Rodgers has quickly become one of the most hottest takes of the entire offseason. “I think Jordan is a really good quarterback,” Doubs told Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin. “When you go from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan, Aaron […]

The best head coaches in the NFL are ones that not only attain a high football IQ, but that also are able to take their expertise and build a sustainable franchise year in and year out. These coaches are capable to withstand on and off-the-field hurdles while still keeping a competitive team. By doing so, […]

As fans eagerly await the announcement of this year’s Hard Knocks team, the team’s eligible to appear on the show aren’t nearly as enthusiastic. With the parameters that the NFL placed upon which team(s) are available to get chosen to appear on the hit HBO series, it leaves four teams that are available, going by […]

It has been two weeks since Seth Rollins emerged victorious as the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Since then, we have already witnessed him defending his hard-earned title against Damien Priest on Raw. In what was a thrilling match — probably the best match on Raw this year — Rollins and Priest took each other […]

Jacob deGrom is leaving behind a lasting legacy for himself. The question is, which legacy will that ultimately be? Will it be that of dominant pitcher, or will he be remembered as someone plagued by recurring injuries, constantly sidelined throughout his career? Better question currently is, what’s next after the shocking Tommy John diagnosis he […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are one of the most surprising teams of the entire early MLB 2023 season. With a speedy, old-school approach, the team is currently vying with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top spot in the NL West as both share a record of 35-25. But if the young Diamondbacks hope to go […]

Netflix announced that they will be releasing a documentary on the Florida Gators football team, focusing on the Urban Meyer led years primarily from 2006-2009. The popular streaming service will release the documentary, Swamp Kings, on August 23, according to former Florida star Brandon Siler, via an Instagram post that was later tweeted out by […]

It’s only the first part of June but make no mistake, teams are eagerly awaiting the MLB trade deadline, including the Atlanta Braves. The Braves just recently concluded their first test of what is still a young 2023 season. They’re coming off a month of May where they finished just one game above .500, losing […]

The Detroit Lions are approaching the 2023 NFL season with plenty of steam from their 2022 campaign. They surprised a lot of people with their second-place finish in the NFC North, going 9-8 last season. With their gritty, old-school style of attack under third-year head coach Dan Campbell, and a division now void of Aaron […]

For a team that has owner issues, a dilapidated stadium and trademark issues with their new nickname, the Washington Commanders aren’t doing so bad. This team has been in disarray for a while now, in search of a new identity in more ways than one. Their risks go well beyond their moves in free agency […]

HBO announced on Wednesday they have entered production on a future Barry Bonds documentary. “The untitled HBO Sports Documentary will tell the story of Barry Bonds, baseball’s single-season and all-time home run king, from his beginnings as the son of All-Star Bobby Bonds, and godson of the iconic Willie Mays, all the way up to […]

The Miami Dolphins have been trying to find their identity since Dan Marino was at quarterback. That was also the last time the Dolphins won a playoff game, 23 years ago. Since Mike McDaniels has taken over the Dolphins, he’s made some splashy moves that have bolstered the team significantly in hopes of breaking the “Curse […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been a team in search of success for quite some time now. With a new regime at the helm as head coach Doug Pederson enters just his second year with the franchise, the Jaguars are poised to make a significant run within the AFC in 2023. The former Super Bowl-winning coach […]

With less than 100 days until the return of College Football season, the anticipation is mounting, and the days seem to stretch longer. Thankfully, we now have a glimpse of the excitement that awaits us, as Week 1 games, times, and dates have been unveiled. Among these matchups (per ESPN), several stand out as highly anticipated […]

After the 2022 season concluded, the Atlanta Falcons could breathe a sigh of relief. They finally emerged from the depths of financial turmoil, reminiscent of a bankruptcy scare after setting an NFL record for dead cap space last season. Their decision to trade Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022 and Julio Jones to […]

University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has never hesitated to speak his mind when it comes to matters of the college football world. He has that privilege given his premier status as one of, if not the, greatest head coach the sport has ever seen. He’ll never be short of accolades just like […]

When Deion Sanders, the iconic football player turned head coach, burst onto the college football scene, it was evident that he would bring a wave of transformation with him. From his days as a player at FSU to his careers in the MLB and NFL, Sanders has always been associated with unconventional methods and an […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates were one of the early darlings of MLB in the 2023 season. They started the season off red hot, going 20-9, making even the greatest of Pirates’ skeptics believe this year could be a turnaround year for them. But since that time, the Pirates have gone a dismal 6-18 in the month […]

The Tennessee Volunteers football team had their best season in decades in 2022. With it came the promise of a better future not only for the Tennessee football program itself but for its players with ambitions on making it to the next level in the NFL. Offensively speaking, the Vols are one of the better […]

Just a few seasons ago, the Chicago White Sox looked to be the next great, up-and-coming team in the league. They had what seemed like a cupboard of young, exciting talent just waiting to bust out. Even last year, after winning the AL Central, they looked primed to make another promising run in 2023, winning […]

The San Diego Padres ahead of the 2023 season were a lot of people’s favorites to make the World Series. But currently, they’re only half a game ahead of the last place Colorado Rockies in the NL West. Having the third highest payroll and owning a small majority of the top 15 players in the entire […]

The Atlanta Braves are emerging from their roughest period of the 2023 season so far. The challenges they’ve faced extend beyond tough competition, as they’ve also had to cope with the absence of key players from their starting rotation. Early this May, Max Fried and Kyle Wright, two crucial starters, were placed on the injured […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the best teams in all of baseball this season. With a roster full of young and veteran players that are helping the Braves make another successful run at an NL East title, it’s difficult to pick who fans could dislike. But it never fails —there’s always at least […]

If you ever wondered about the challenges of the home-buying experience, just ask the Oakland Athletics. The A’s have faced the same stresses as any couple in search of a good home. Is the location right? How’s the neighborhood? Who will be their neighbors? Are there convenient amenities nearby? Is it safe for children? Are […]

With their second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers chose to look for help for the first overall pick in the draft in Bryce Young. Jonathan Mingo, standing at 6-foot-2 and 225 lbs, could be the help the Panthers are looking for in the 2023 season. While much of the attention may […]

Today, at the Night of Champions PLE, marks Roman Reigns 1,000th day as the WWE Undisputed Universal Champion. This milestone is a throwback to a bygone era when long title reigns were more commonplace, but it somehow found its place in the current fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of today’s wrestling. Ironically, Reigns’ achievement is all […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a calculated move in the 2023 NFL draft, ensuring that their rookie quarterback would have a viable weapon to rely on in the middle of the field. Their selection of wide receiver Josh Downs in the third round could prove to be a brilliant move. Downs possesses a unique skill set […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are off to their best start in franchise history with an impressive 36-15 record. Their success can be attributed to a combination of analytics, youthful talent, efficient spending, and perhaps some mysterious baseball sorcery that defies explanation. Although they may have cooled down slightly from an initial 13-0 start, the Rays […]

The Detroit Lions made a calculated move in the 2023 NFL Draft by selecting Hendon Hooker out of the University of Tennessee as the 68th overall pick. Despite his talent and remarkable productivity at Tennessee, Hooker slipped to the third round due to a season-ending ACL injury and concerns about his age (25). However, the […]

In a lopsided three-game series, the Los Angeles Dodgers once again showcased their superiority over the Atlanta Braves with a 2-1 series victory. Even with the Braves standing firm on Wednesday, walking-off the Dodgers 4-3, they still couldn’t secure a home series win. Looking ahead, when the Braves visit Dodger Stadium in late July and early […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ selection of Viliami Fehoko Jr., a standout defensive lineman from San Jose State, may have raised a few eyebrows among fans and analysts initially. With needs on the offense and protection for quarterback Dak Prescott at the forefront, the decision to select a run-stopping defensive player seemed questionable. However, looking at Fehoko’s […]

When it comes to finding hidden gems in the NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins may have struck gold with their third-round, No. 84 overall pick in Devon Achane. Dolphins Rookie Sleeper: Devon Achane This speedy and versatile running back from Texas A&M possesses the qualities that make him a perfect fit for second-year head coach […]

Amidst the escalating buzz surrounding the new WWE television rights deal, the future direction of the company’s programming remains a topic of intense speculation. Following WWE CEO Nick Khan’s recent mention that SmackDown, one of WWE’s flagship programs, might potentially migrate to a streaming service like Netflix, Khan expanded further on the television rights negotiations […]