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Off to the best start in team history, general manager Don Sweeney and the Boston Bruins have embroiled themselves in a nasty controversy by signing USHL defenseman Mitchell Miller to an entry-level contract. Miller has the skills that makes him worthy of such a signing, but his past actions in bullying and abusing a classmate […]

Kyle Schwarber is not about to be intimidated by the Houston Astros pitching staff. Despite being no-hit in Game 4 of the World Series, the Phillies slugger had no fear as he prepared for Game 5. most career postseason leadoff HR: Kyle Schwarber: 3Derek Jeter: 3Jimmy Rollins: 3 https://t.co/UPogRk5ZFz — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) November 4, […]

The Seattle Seahawks are one of the most surprising stories in the first half of the NFL season, as the running of rookie Kenneth Walker has played a key role in helping them claim first place in the NFC West. Walker has shown the same kind of explosiveness and big-play ability from his running back […]

The Washington Commanders are not a dominating team, but they have won 3 games in a row as they prepare to host the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. The Vikings represent a major challenge for the Commanders and something of an upgrade in the level of recent opponents. The Vikings bring a 6-1 […]

The Houston Astros made a bold statement when Cristian Javier threw six hitless innings and three other pitchers completed a combined no-hitter over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the World Series. The Astros earned a 5-0 victory over the Phillies and tied the series at 2-2, ensuring that the championship will be decided […]

While their season ended in disappointing fashion when they lost in the American League Championship Series to the Houston Astros, the New York Yankees had a dramatic season in winning the American League East. Slugger Aaron Judge had one of the greatest seasons in recent memory for the Bronx Bombers. He is scheduled to become […]

Donovan Mitchell had a performance for the ages as the Cleveland Cavaliers posted a 121-108 victory over the New York Knicks Sunday. Mitchell got it done as a scorer and a playmaker with 38 points and 12 assists as the Cavs rallied in the fourth quarter for the home court win. Donovan Mitchell vs the […]

Derrick Henry does not look like he is about to slow down any time soon for the Tennessee Titans. The power running back was on top of his game against the Houston Texans as he rushed for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 17-10 Tennessee triumph. Most games in NFL history with 200 rushing […]

The Dallas Cowboys got a challenge from the Chicago Bears in their Week 8 game, but Dak Prescott and his teammates put away the visitors in a 49-29 triumph. After the game, the Cowboys quarterback not only saluted key performers Tony Pollard and Micah Parsons, but also paid tribute to legendary Cowboys star running back […]

There is little doubt that linebacker Micah Parsons is one of the most elite defensive players in the NFL. After returning a third-quarter fumble 36 yards for a touchdown in a 49-29 Dallas Cowboys victory over the Chicago Bears, Parsons wants to do more. Cowboys LB Micah Parsons postgame on his fumble return for TD: […]

The Minnesota Vikings were celebrating following their 34-26 victory over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, and cornerback Patrick Peterson was among those celebrating the loudest. Not only was Peterson happy to see his team win its fifth game in a row and move to 6-1 for the season, it also meant that he had played a […]

The defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams are in a fight for their playoff lives, and if they are going to make a run for it, they are going to need tight end Tyler Higbee to make a big contribution. Quarterback Matthew Stafford had every reason to expect Higbee to have a big game […]

The Chicago Bears are in the first year of yet another new administration, and a Week 7 Monday night road victory over the New England Patriots has given the organization a rare dose of pride. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus believe they have a quarterback who can lead them for years […]

The TCU Horned Frogs have done nothing but win this football season, and running back Kendre Miller once again played a huge role Saturday in their 41-31 victory over West Virginia. Miller ran for 120 yards and scored on a 51-yard burst in the second quarter to highlight the win. However, Miller had just 12 […]

Notre Dame has gotten off to a rather ordinary start under first-year head coach Marcus Freeman. However, after the Fighting Irish delivered a 41-24 road victory over 16th-ranked Syracuse Saturday, Freeman was pumped up about the direction of his team. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman: “We got a damn good football team. A damn […]

There is a lot more than Los Angeles Lakers losses on the basketball court that occupy LeBron James’ thoughts these days. James is aware of the Washington Post report that racist posts on Twitter have increased dramatically since Elon Musk’s became owner of the social media site. James has already called out Musk after the […]

After last year’s victory over Ohio State, Michigan’s inferiority complex has completely disappeared. The No. 4-ranked team in the nation have picked up where they left off after that victory and Wolverines football is dominating once again1. The Wolverines have already throttled the Penn State Nittany Lions, registering a 41-17 beatdown in mid-October. Michigan has […]

The running back position took a hit for the New York Jets and fantasy owners when Breece Hall suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos. Backup Michael Carter may get a chance to start this week against the New England Patriots, depending on newcomer James Robinson’s availability. Carter was supplanted […]

It has been a surprisingly good start to the season for the Minnesota Vikings, as first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell has gotten his team off to a 5-1 start and a 2 1/2-game lead in the NFC North. Instead of looking up at the Green Bay Packers, as has been the case in the the […]

Rafael Devers has established himself as one of the top hitters in baseball and the most productive hitter in the Boston Red Sox lineup. The Red Sox would like to keep the young superstar in the lineup for many years. Red Sox and Devers still apart in ongoing extension talks. In here: an idea how […]

After dropping their Week 7 Monday night game to the Chicago Bears, the New England Patriots do not look like a serious contender in the AFC East. As a result, the Patriots are getting calls prior to the November 1 trade deadline about several key players. They include safety Jabrill Peppers and running back Damien […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a long way to go if they want to contend for a playoff spot in the AFC this season, and having a healthy Davante Adams is an important step. Not seeing #Raiders WR Davante Adams for a second day in a row. Adams, among others, was listed with an ‘illness’ […]

After his record-breaking season with the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge is on course to hit the free-agent market and perhaps put his name on a record-setting deal. While it would seem likely that no team could pay Judge more than his current employer, there are concerns that Judge will take a serious look elsewhere […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been a surprise this season, and the production of Kenneth Walker III is a primary reason. The rookie running back from Michigan State rushed for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Seahawks registered a 37-23 road victory Sunday over the Los Angeles Chargers. Tyler Lockett outside the bass-boomin Seahawks locker […]

The Green Bay Packers lost yet another game in Week 7, dropping a 23-21 decision to the Washington Commanders. Despite enduring their third consecutive defeat, Aaron Rodgers believes the Packers can turn things around and rescue their season. Aaron Rodgers: “I’m not worried about this squad. In fact, this might be the best thing for […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is just days old, but Jerami Grant and Damian Lillard have already made a notable statement for the Portland Trail Blazers. Grant hit the game-winning shot and Lillard scored 41 points as the Blazers moved to 3-0 with a 106-104 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. JERAMI GRANT FOR THE […]

It has been a dream season so far for Jackson State and head coach Deion Sanders, and the bright lights are about to get turned on as the school will host ESPN’s College GameDay for the Week 9 confrontation against Southern University. The Tigers improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the SWAC after a […]

It’s full speed ahead for the Dallas Cowboys, and owner Jerry Jones says his team will try to become a championship team with the players on the current roster. He does not believe the Cowboys will make a move prior to the November 1 trade deadline. The Cowboys improved their record to 5-2 with a […]

The Texas Longhorns dropped their third game of the season in a 41-34 defeat to Oklahoma State, but head coach Steve Sarkisian named Quinn Ewers as the team’s starting quarterback going forward. Ewers competed fearlessly against the relentless Cowboys, and he completed 19 of 49 passes for 319 yards with 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. […]

After building a 14-point lead in the first half, it appeared that Texas was poised to earn a key road win over Oklahoma State for head coach Steve Sarkisian. But as it has happened so often in the Sarkisian era, the Longhorns saw that advantage disappear. Texas dropped a 41-34 decision to the Cowboys. The […]

Syracuse had a chance to upset Clemson on the road Saturday, but head coach Dino Babers put his team in a brutal position with shaky clock management. After holding the Tigers to a field goal that gave Clemson a 27-21 lead with 1:33 left in the fourth quarter, the Orange got the ball back with […]

It’s not just college athletes who leave early so they can advance to the next level. Schoolboy star Desmond Ricks announced that he will leave high school for the opportunity to play college football in 2023. 🥂 pic.twitter.com/E314HOAZZl — Dezz Ricks (@DesmondRicks2) October 22, 2022 Ricks is a junior at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, […]

Rookie forward Keegan Murray has been pronounced healthy and he is expecting to make his regular-season NBA debut Saturday when the Sacramento Kings host the Los Angeles Clippers at the Golden 1 Center Heralded Kings rookie Keegan Murray cleared to make his NBA debut tomorrow against the Clippers, a source tells @ESPNNBA @andscape. https://t.co/ryucj280Y6 — […]

The addition of Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers has a chance to upgrade the team’s offense in dramatic fashion. McCaffrey has multiple skills as a runner and receiver, and his new team will have an opportunity to exploit all of his talents. With the addition of Christian McCaffrey, the 49ers now have 3 […]

The San Francisco 49ers  and general manager John Lynch turned out to be the winners in the Christian McCaffrey sweepstakes. They got the best of the Los Angeles Rams to emerge as the recipient of the versatile running back. #49ers GM John Lynch on competing w/ Rams for McCaffrey: "It seems like a lot of […]

Melvin Gordon is the No. 1 running back on the Denver Broncos depth chart, and he is expected to deliver a first-rate ground attack. Gordon’s production has not been stellar to this point. The Denver offense has struggled as a whole, but the lack of a consistent running game has been a huge issue. Gordon […]

The Denver Broncos are struggling on offense through the first six games of the 2022 season, and the team needs to do everything it can to get quarterback Russell Wilson on track. NFL teams are interested in trade scenarios for Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, according to league sources. Third-year former Missouri standout and […]

The Denver Broncos have failed to live up to their own expectations as the schedule approaches the midpoint of the season. Instead of battling the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers on even terms, the Broncos are 2-4 and have fallen two games behind the division leaders. The coaching staff of the Broncos is […]

DeSean Jackson is back in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, and the explosive receiver does not lack for confidence. Jackson played in just two games during the 2021 season for the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders, but he still believes he can make a significant contribution to the Baltimore offense. DeSean Jackson, […]