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Caleb Williams may well be the consensus choice at this point as the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, but that does not mean he is without detractors. Count former NFL running back Merril Hoge as one of the analysts who does not believe that Williams is worthy of the No. 1 draft […]

When Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick announced that the legendary head coach would not be on the Patriots sideline in 2024, it was expected that he would have a number of opportunities to return to the sidelines and pursue the NFL record for coaching victories. However, several weeks after that announcement, it seems quite likely […]

When the Dallas Cowboys were thoroughly beaten and humiliated by the Green Bay Packers at home in their Wild Card playoff game, many expected head coach Mike McCarthy to pay the price for having his team play so poorly in such an important game. Former Cowboys superstar Emmitt Smith was among those who thought owner […]

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell have a slew of decisions to make as they prepare for their third season making the key decisions for the team. In many ways, this is the most important year of their partnership. They have had some success in their first two years, as […]

While the Super Bowl is the primary topic on the minds of all NFL fans, the biggest question in the the league once the big game concludes surrounds the Chicago Bears. That team has the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, and the issue for Chicago is whether they will use the pick […]

The Waste Management Phoenix Open is one of the most colorful spots on the PGA Tour, as loud and raucous crowds regularly cheer for and chide the top golfers in the world as they attempt to show off their skills. One of the golfers who has been a regular performer at the Phoenix Open has […]

The Washington Capitals are no longer a team that can be looked at as a sure-fire Stanley Cup playoff team. Thee days when Alex Ovechkin and his teammates rampaged through the Eastern Conference with a high-scoring attack and strong physical play are long over. The Capitals find themselves in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division, […]

The NHL trade deadline is approaching, and it is usually the time that those on the inside of the playoff structure try to strengthen their team while those on the outside are looking to sell off current assets with the help of becoming stronger in the future. The Montreal Canadiens may go against that way […]

When it comes to greatness at the quarterback position, the ranking that matters the most is Super Bowl wins. That’s why Tom Brady is considered the GOAT as he has put seven skins on the wall, three more than Joe Montana or Terry Bradshaw, and five more than Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Analytics […]

Ever since the LIV golf tour came into existence and announced that it would be a second major tour and put itself in competition with the well-established PGA, it has been met with criticism and doubt. The criticism remains intact as the source of the LIV Tour Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, but the doubt […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers endured one of the strangest seasons in recent memory in 2023. Head coach Mike Tomlin saw his team earn a spot in the playoffs with a 10-7 record, but the Steelers suffered badly with an offense that was unproductive throughout the majority of the season. Through the first 12 weeks of the […]

On the heels of her father’s full-page advertisement in the Boston Globe thanking New England Patriots fans for the support Bill Belichick received during his tenure with the team, Amanda Belichick offered her praise for the team’s supporters. Coming to New England has been the greatest ride! You win with people ❤️ https://t.co/8wiqIU4o0E — Amanda […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs return to action Monday night from the All-Star break when they host the New York Islanders, but they will not have center David Kampf in the lineup. The Leafs won’t have David Kämpf when they face the Islanders on Monday night. Sheldon Keefe says Kämpf suffered an injury before the break and now […]

A look at the NHL standings reveals a major surprise in the Western Conference. The Vancouver Canucks are on top with 71 points and are tied with the Boston Bruins for the top spot in the league at the All-Star break. It would be one thing if the Canucks had been a playoff team that […]

The Green Bay Packers surged at the end of the season and that rally allowed them to make the playoff after struggling throughout the majority of the season. The Packers won their last two regular-season games and that earned them an opportunity to face the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card game. Nobody expected the […]

Leslie Frazier, a long-time defensive coach and one-time head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, has been named as the new assistant head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Frazier has a history of working with and mentoring new Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, and he is joining his staff. The #Seahawks are hiring Leslie Frazier as […]

The Calgary Flames traded major asset Elias Lindholm to the surprising Vancouver Canucks earlier this week. The timing of the deal was a bit of surprise because it came well before the NHL’s March 8 trade deadline. Insider Elliotte Friedman suggested that the Boston Bruins were also interested in acquiring the center but apparently needed […]

Gary Bettman and the NHL have been slow to react to the 2018 Canadian  World Juniors investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a woman by multiple players, and the commissioner said he will not release the league’s finding from its investigation until the official judicial proceedings have been completed by the London, Ontario police. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of work to do in the offseason if they are going to be competitive in the NFC North going forward. They have a number of questions they must address in the offseason, and the three biggest issues concern Kirk Cousins and the quarterback position, superstar wideout Justin Jefferson and […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a huge task coming up when they face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl February 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. If the Niners are going to beat the defending champions, it seems clear that the defense will have to find a way to limit Patrick Mahomes […]

The Las Vegas Raiders struggled badly on the offensive side of the ball in 2023, and if the team is going to improve on the 8-9 record it had last season, the offense has to show it can move the ball consistently and put points on the scoreboard. New head coach Antonio Pierce has not […]

Brock Purdy was “just a guy” when he reported to the San Francisco 49ers training camp in 2022. He was the last player selected in that year’s NFL Draft, and it seemed likely that he would either get cut or be sent to the practice squad when training camp came to an end. #49ers owner […]

When Michigan won the national championship in college football by defeating Washington, it brought great joy to the Wolverines and their fans. It also brought a superb opportunity for head coach Jim Harbaugh. He could have stayed in Ann Arbor with the opportunity to continue his legacy at the Big Ten school or pursue opportunities […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl again, and they will have a chance to defend the championship they won last year. They defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 on the road in the AFC title game, and while the defense played a huge role in limiting the Baltimore offense, Chiefs quarterback Patrick […]

Adam Henrique is a veteran center who has significant value throughout the NHL as the March 8 trade deadline approaches. Henrique has been a dominant member of the Anaheim Ducks ever since he was traded by the New Jersey Devils early in the 2017-18 season. At the time, Henrique was a 27-year-old player who was […]

The Baltimore Ravens had worked all season to earn the top seed and home field advantage in the AFC playoffs. However, they were unable to take full advantage of their situation as they dropped the conference championship game to the Kansas City Chiefs. Linebacker Roquan Smith and the Ravens defense played effectively, but visitors were […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are going back to the Super Bowl once again after their road victory over the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had a huge game as he caught 11 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in the 17-10 triumph to lead the offense. After the game, Kelce and […]

While rumors that Bill Belichick would be fired by the New England Patriots circulated on a non-stop basis throughout the second half of the NFL season, it was still something of a shock when Belichick and New England owner Robert Kraft made the announcement that the legendary head coach would not be returning to Foxboro […]

The Boston Celtics have served notice on the rest of the NBA that they intend to live up to their status as the league’s favored team to capture the 2024 NBA championship. They brought a league-best 35-10 record into their game against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday night, and point guard Jrue Holiday has played […]

Lars Eller of the Pittsburgh Penguins has had a notable career that has lasted 15 years and seen him play for five NHL teams. He lined up at center Saturday night in Pittsburgh’s home game against the Montreal Canadiens for the 1,000th game of his career. Lars Eller: the first Danish-born player in NHL history […]

The Chicago Bears made quite a bit of progress in the 2023 season. While they finished at the bottom of the division — they tied the Minnesota for third place in the NFC North — they were significantly better than they had been the season before. The Bears lost their season-ending game to the Green […]

The New York Rangers will be without hard-hitting defenseman Jacob Trouba until after the All-Star break. Trouba was suspended for two games by the NHL after delivering an illegal elbow to Pavel Dorofeyev of the Vegas Golden Knights. NY Rangers’ Jacob Trouba has been suspended for two games for elbowing Vegas’ Pavel Dorofeyev. https://t.co/IB2OwULxk1 — […]

The Colorado Avalanche have designs on playing dominating hockey in the second half of the season and asserting themselves in the Stanley Cup playoffs. While the play of superstars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are likely to be the key factors in determining if they can play at a championship level, the supporting cast will […]

The Green Bay Packers were able to ride an end-of-season surge that allowed them to make the playoffs after playing indifferent football for much of the season. The Packers were just 6-8 when they lost back-t0-back games in Weeks 14 and 15 to the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the Packers looked […]

It may seem like a major challenge for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift to keep their romance alive and well given all the attention it receives from both supporters and haters, but the Kansas City Chiefs tight end believes he knows the secret to making sure the relationship has an excellent chance to succeed. 🎥| […]

The Los Angeles Chargers endured the most embarrassing of seasons in 2023. They were expected to compete with the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC West title and return to the playoffs at the very least. Instead, they fell apart under former head coach Brandon Staley, and they finished in last place with a 5-12 […]

When the regular season ended earlier this month, the biggest NFL news came from Foxboro where Bill Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft decided to “mutually” go their separate ways. There had been talk throughout the season that Kraft would fire Belichick, and while friendlier words were used to describe the separation between the owner […]

The Chicago White Sox were among the most disappointing teams in the American League last year. They went into the season as the favorites to win the American League Central title, but the team was unable to establish any positive momentum at any point in the season. As a result, the White Sox finished the […]

Sports is a frequent category on Jeopardy, and in one of the latest episodes of the popular quiz show, host Ken Jennings revealed the smiling face of former Major League great Albert Pujols in his St. Louis Cardinals uniform. Jennings read a clue about the slugger, identifying the brilliant hitter as a player who retired […]