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New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has debunked the notion that the upcoming Week 8 clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be a ‘revenge game’ for him. Winston notably spent five seasons with the Buccaneers before leaving for the Saints during last year’s free agency period. The Buccaneers then elected to sign free agent […]

The Houston Astros will turn the ball over to starting pitcher Zack Greinke for Game 4 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. This will be the third appearance for Greinke in this postseason and just his second start, as he got the starting nod against the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of […]

There are always plenty of storylines to watch heading into any duel between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. This upcoming clash between the two surely is no different. Among the storylines to watch for in this edition of the Steelers and Browns rivalry centers on the play of two of the more dynamic pass […]

The word “momentum” has been thrown around for the Atlanta Falcons heading into their Week 8 clash with the Carolina Panthers—and for good reason. Atlanta has reeled off back-to-back wins following their 1-3 start to the year. In Week 7, the Falcons had to claw their way to a pivotal road win over the Miami […]

Los Angeles Chargers second-year quarterback Justin Herbert will be in for a grand test in Week 8 against the New England Patriots, which head coach Bill Belichick is surely much anticipating for. Herbert has been tabbed among the early contenders for the 2021 NFL MVP award thanks to his strong start to the campaign, which […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski has been sidelined for the past month due to a rib injury, but there is now a possibility that he may soon be ready to make his return to in-game action. Gronkowski has missed the Buccaneers’ last four games due to a rib injury suffered during the Week […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has so far been at the top of his game this season, which quarterback Joe Burrow sees is just the beginning for him in his career. Chase currently leads all rookie wideouts in receiving yards (754) and receiving touchdowns (six). More so, his speed in the open field has […]

In what seemed inevitable for weeks, Barcelona officially sacked manager Ronald Koeman on Wednesday. This call came following Barca’s La Liga away loss to Rayo Vallecano, which kept the side at ninth place in the league standings. For months, there were many calls for Barca president Joan Laporta to sack Koeman. Laporta refused to take […]

In one out of left field move, the San Diego Padres have elected to hire Bob Melvin as their new manager, according to MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. The two sides have reportedly come to terms on a three-year contract deal. The Padres had contacted the Athletics front office to inquire on whether they would be allowed […]

There is now one notable injury issue for the Los Angeles Chargers ahead of their upcoming Week 8 home clash with the New England Patriots. As noted by the Chargers’ official injury report, running back Austin Ekeler did not take part in the team’s scheduled practice session on Thursday due to a hip injury. This […]

The NFL is filled with what-ifs in its history, including with trades that almost came to fruition. For one, the Cleveland Browns were once inches away from acquiring Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. On Tuesday’s “The Dan Patrick Show,” Patrick touched on how the Browns came close to hauling in Wilson ahead of the 2018 […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is set for another test in his rookie season, as he will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8. This matchup may be one that Fields has an eye on showing out for, especially as for weeks ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, there was much chatter on whether […]

After his half-season run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Albert Pujols is set to soon play winter ball in the Dominican Republic later this year. Liga de Béisbol Profesional de la República Dominicana side Leones del Escogido announced on Thursday that they have acquired Pujols from the Gigantes del Cibao via a trade. Gigantes del […]

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt is currently featuring in his third season with the Serie A powerhouse, but his name has been in the transfer rumor mill as of late. Over the past months, de Ligt has been linked with moves to the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea. While de Ligt debunked the rumors of […]

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is currently off to one of the more formidable starts to a season in his career, which has impressed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Garrett leads the NFL in sacks with 9.5. He is well on pace to shatter his career-high for sacks in a single campaign, especially as […]

A multitude of veteran starting pitchers will be out of a contract in the upcoming free agency period, including longtime Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw. The one-time National League MVP Award winner is just coming off of a season marred by injuries. For one, he missed the Dodgers’ postseason run due to a left […]

Second-year quarterback Joe Burrow led the way for the Cincinnati Bengals in their pivotal 41-17 road win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7. Burrow did not have much of a problem in moving the ball downfield against the Ravens secondary over the course of the game. He led the Bengals to seven scoring drives […]

There has been growing chatter as of late over the uncertain future of second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins. One recent report noted that the Dolphins have ramped up their efforts to acquire Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Tagovailoa has been linked with a move to the Texans in such a possible trade, […]

After the thrilling home loss to the Dallas Cowboys last week, the New England Patriots bounced back in convincing fashion with a 54-13 win over the New York Jets in Week 7. Much was expected out of the Patriots to be fully prepared for this AFC East matchup, which was a theme echoed by Belichick […]

After being tabbed as one of the favorites in the AFC heading into the season, there is now relative concern on the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs came away with one of their worst losses in quite a while in Week 7, as they suffered a 27-3 road defeat to the Tennessee Titans. The Chiefs […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold had his fair share of struggles in his team’s 25-3 road loss to the New York Giants in Week 7. Darnold failed to orchestrate any promising drives during his time on the field, as he threw one interception and posted a lowly 57.3 passer rating. This prompted Panthers head coach […]

Coming into the season, many well expected that the likes of rookie quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Mac Jones would be among the top contenders for the 2021 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Instead, it has been Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase who continues to bolster his formidable resume for the honor. Chase […]

Following the Los Angeles Rams’ playoff elimination at the hands of the Green Bay Packers in last season’s NFC divisional round, there was much talk on whether Jared Goff is indeed the answer for the team at the quarterback position. Months later, the Rams front office provided an answer to this dilemma, as the team […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has so far had a rookie campaign filled with highs and lows. Jones has had key moments over the season, which include leading the Patriots to a road comeback win over the Houston Texans. Still, turnovers have been one issue for him this year, as he has recorded six […]

With the NFL trade deadline now a mere 10 days away, there continues to be a growing buzz on which players may be shipped off to new teams. For one, New York Jets wideout Jamison Crowder has been among the notable players in the rumor mill over a possible trade in the coming weeks. The […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of a few teams that have must-win games in Week 7, as they will clash with the Indianapolis Colts for their second primetime home game of the season. The 49ers currently hold a lowly 2-3 record, which ranks third in the NFC West standings. Much has contributed to San […]

For the first time this season, Barcelona and Real Madrid will go head-to-head, as they will clash in La Liga play on Sunday. The main talking point surrounding Barca as of late has centered on its sluggish form this season. The Catalan side did head into the October international break with a mere one win […]

The Boston Red Sox are now looking ahead to the upcoming offseason following their elimination in the 2021 ALCS against the Houston Astros. Among the offseason dilemmas that the Red Sox will face include the uncertain future of outfielder Kyle Schwarber. Boston acquired him from the Washington Nationals ahead of the 2021 MLB trade deadline. […]

Amid the promising start from Victor Osimhen over the ongoing Serie A season, Napoli has now made one notable decision on the forward. As noted by the Italian-based outlet Il Mattino, Napoli has upped its transfer valuation of the Nigerian forward to €100 million. This comes a year after Napoli elected to shell out €70 […]

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack is currently on track to have the most dominant season of his career in the NFL, which has caught the attention of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Mack is on pace to record 17 sacks and 20 quarterback hits this season. If Mack finishes with 17 sacks this […]

After a mere one game absence, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is now set to make his return to action in the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 7 home matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. Garoppolo was held out from the 49ers’ Week 5 road game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a notable calf injury that he suffered […]

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s nagging quad injury has been a concern for the Kansas City Chiefs as of late. Hill suffered the injury during the Chiefs’ Week 5 home loss against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran wideout was then held out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. He did go on to […]

The New York Giants will be without multiple key contributors for their Week 7 clash with the Carolina Panthers. Saquon Barkley (ankle), Kenny Golladay (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle) were all listed as out for this upcoming home matchup against Carolina. They each did not practice this week due to their respective injuries and thus, […]

As was the case with many such departures in previous years, Luis Suarez’s move away from Barcelona last year was filled with controversy behind the scenes. Upon Ronald Koeman’s arrival at Barcelona as its new manager, it was apparent that Suarez was not going to be in the Dutchman’s plans for the campaign. For one, […]

The injury woes for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason have continued to pile on. Veteran reliever Joe Kelly was called upon to start in the Dodgers’ NLCS Game 5 clash against the Atlanta Braves. Kelly allowed a two-run home run to Freddie Freeman in the first inning and was later removed from the […]

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has garnered much acclaim for his promising performances so far this season, including from head coach Nick Saban. In a season where no clear-cut favorite for the 2021 Heisman Trophy has emerged, Young still continues to gradually build a formidable resume for this honor. The sophomore quarterback has recorded 24 passing […]

As was the case in previous years, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is off to one standout start to the season. Henry is currently on track to win yet another rushing title, as he leads the NFL in rushing yards with 783 to go along with 10 rushing touchdowns. More so, he is also […]

After picking up back-to-back wins following the October international break, Barcelona now turns its attention to the first El Clasico of the season, as it will host Real Madrid in La Liga play on Sunday. In any El Clasico, there are a multitude of notable storylines to watch ahead of the fixture. This time around, […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers face a win-or-go-home situation in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves, manager Dave Roberts has elected to turn to reliever Joe Kelly to start the game. This will be Kelly’s seventh appearance of the postseason and his overall first start of the entire season. Joe Kelly will […]