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The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi after their disappointing start to the 2022 MLB season. The 22-29 Phillies have often looked lifeless and have found ways to beat themselves, with management placing blame for the rough start on the manager. Some family members of Phillies players seemed to question the team’s culture and “lack […]

The Boston Celtics found themselves in an unenviable position in Game 1 of the NBA Finals: down by 12 points heading into the fourth quarter on the road against the Golden State Warriors. Many assumed the Warriors, who have been in this situation before, would secure the victory. However, the Celtics, powered by an avalanche […]

Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder Bryce Harper had to adjust to a new role in the 2022 season, that of a designated hitter. Harper, who is forbidden from throwing or playing in the field thanks to a slight UCL tear in his elbow, has been relegated to a hitting role for the past few weeks. Given […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes has mystified MLB fans with his bizarre yet effective style of pitching thus far in the 2022 season. The early American league Cy Young award favorite was at it again on Thursday, pitching seven scoreless innings to help lead New York to a victory over the Los Angeles […]

The Minnesota Twins were defeated by the division-rival Detroit Tigers on Thursday by a score of 3-2 after they were leading 2-1 late in the contest. If that wasn’t frustrating enough, the Twins were dealt another injury blow before the game. With starter Joe Ryan on the COVID Injured list and shortstop Carlos Correa also […]

The Arch Manning sweepstakes is taking the college football world by storm, as fans and pundits are waiting with bated breath to see who will land one of the most highly anticipated recruits of all time. The nephew of Super Bowl winning quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, Arch Manning has drawn the interest of some […]

18-year-old Coco Gauff has stunned the tennis world, advancing to the French Open final after her defeat of Martina Trevisan in straight sets on Thursday. With the win, Gauff not only announced her presence to the WTA as a legitimate contender, but she also joined the likes of Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova in select […]

The Miami Dolphins look a whole lot different already, with new head coach Mike McDaniel pacing the sidelines at OTAs and speedy new star receiver Tyreek Hill blazing down the field. However, perhaps the biggest change in Miami this offseason concerns the man under center, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. McDaniel spoke about Tagovailoa’s practice reps and […]

The Washington Nationals failed to come to an agreement on a contract extension with superstar outfielder Juan Soto this offseason, planting the seeds of trade speculation. Many MLB insiders believed that the 18-34 Nationals, bogged down by a poorly constructed roster, would be forced to trade the franchise’s greatest asset to jump-start their rebuild. However, […]

Just a few weeks ago, Robinson Cano was released from the New York Mets, then promptly scooped up by the San Diego Padres, who were hoping his left-handed bat could provide a spark in their lineup. That was not the case. Cano’s Padres career is over just as it started. CBS Sports and Padres sideline […]

Longtime NFL running back and former San Francisco 49ers draft pick Frank Gore has spent 16 seasons in the NFL. That’s a remarkable accomplishment for any player, especially running back, given the wear-and-tear of such a position. Gore has finally decided to hang up the cleats, but not before he makes one final move. Pro […]

Longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t the only member of the Pittsburgh Steelers to call it quits this offseason, as veteran defensive end Stephon Tuitt announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. While Tuitt never made the Pro Bowl, he was a reliable member of the Pittsburgh defensive line, one whose production could be counted […]

A wild story emerged in the baseball world when Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham, incensed at San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson over a fantasy football transgression, slapped the Giants outfielder, earning himself a suspension in the process. Pham accused Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout, who is the commissioner of their fantasy league, for […]

PGA star Dustin Johnson made headlines when his name appeared in the field of the Saudi Super Golf League’s first event, the LIV Golf Invitational. The PGA has made it very clear that its golfers would face punishment, potentially in the form of a lifetime ban, for joining the rival league. While a potential PGA […]

The Cleveland Browns re-signed defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal this past week in the NFL offseason. While Clowney himself cited “chasing a Super Bowl” as his reason for returning to Cleveland, there is another reason why he chose to sign the dotted line with the Browns once again: teammate Myles Garrett. Garrett […]

The Arizona Cardinals have had a less-than-ideal situation with star quarterback Kyler Murray this NFL offseason. First, Murray, who has been seeking a new contract, removed all things Cardinals from his social media page. Then, through his agent, the star signal-caller released a statement detailing the request for a new contract, which certainly upped the […]

The Boston Red Sox have underachieved thus far in the 2022 season, as they are currently 23-27, good for fourth place in the American League East. While Boston just so happens to play in one of the more competitive divisions in the MLB, it shouldn’t distract from just how disappointing of a start it’s been […]

The NFL world lost a legend this past December. Former championship-winning head coach and iconic broadcaster John Madden passed away, leaving many fans and players saddened by the news. Madden’s impact on the NFL can’t be overstated, as his zeal for football and personality as an analyst after his coaching career made him a cultural […]

World no. 6 Carlos Alcaraz entered the 2022 French Open as a dark horse after his clay court victories over the likes of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz acquitted himself well, advancing to the quarterfinals against fellow top-10 player Alexander Zverev. However, that’s as far as the Spaniard’s Roland Garros run would go, as […]

One of the most interesting storylines surrounding the Green Bay Packers this offseason is star quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ new stable of weapons in the post-Davante Adams era. However, of equal importance is the health of star offensive tackle David Bakhtiari, who missed all but one contest last season with a torn ACL that he suffered […]

The Golden State Warriors have advanced to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in the past eight years. However, the road to the Finals against the Boston Celtics hasn’t been a completely smooth one, as the Dubs have dealt with injuries to key members of their depth, such as Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II […]

Free agent defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh has spent the last three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning a Super Bowl with the team in 2020 while helping them to build one of the better defenses in the league. However, Suh’s 2022 return is unlikely after the latest move made by the Buccaneers. ESPN’s Adam […]

The frenzy of the NFL free agency period is over, though there are still some valuable names remaining on the market. One such name, Dont’a Hightower, has been the subject of speculation about a potential return to the New England Patriots. Hightower has spent all nine seasons of his career with the Patriots, though the […]

NC State star Terquavion Smith was the talk of the 2022 NBA Draft combine after a strong showing. On Tuesday, Smith made a shocking decision on his future, withdrawing from the draft to return and play another season for the Wolfpack in 2022. Smith released a statement via a text, per ESPN. “I’ve decided to […]

Anticipation is mounting for Capital One’s The Match, which will pit Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers against Kansas City Chiefs signal-caller Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo Bills dual-threat Josh Allen. The trash talk has been free-flowing and ruthless between the NFL stars, though it reached a hilarious new […]

The 2015 Carolina Panthers were filled with talented players and personalities, though none were bigger than star quarterback Cam Newton and cornerback Josh Norman. The two butted heads during an infamous fight that broke out at training camp. In an interview with VladTV, Norman revealed exactly what went down in the fight, per Panthers Wire. […]

World no. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas’ bid for a third straight quarterfinal berth at the French Open was foiled on Monday, as Danish 19-year-old Holger Rune ousted him in four sets. Following the match, Tsitsipas had an interesting press conference, which included a bold declaration, per Yahoo Sports. “I’m not worried. I know my tennis, I […]

Houston Rockets guard Dennis Schroder began the year with the Boston Celtics after signing a one-year deal with the franchise this past summer. Schroder played well in Boston, though his short-term contract made a long-term stay in Boston unlikely, leading to a deadline trade to Houston. On Sunday night, the Celtics advanced past the Miami […]

The Minnesota Twins have been dealt a tough hand with injuries recently, as the likes of Joe Ryan, Chris Paddack and Royce Lewis have all been shelved, with Max Kepler also sustaining an injury. Star shortstop Carlos Correa, who was not in the lineup for Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, received a brutal update […]

It’s been a rough start to the 2022 season for the Philadelphia Phillies, who currently sit at 21-27, good for third place in the National League East. The Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 and were just swept on the road by the division-rival New York Mets, who look poised to run away with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have suffered an early exit in the NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Pheonix Suns but that doesn’t mean their players aren’t busy at the start of the offseason. The franchise got some exciting news when it was revealed that star forward Zion Williamson, who missed the entire 2021 […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is six months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee. Winston’s recovery took a major step forward in February, as he began running for the first time. Then, the Saints quarterback was cleared to participate in the team’s offseason OTAs, or Organized […]

Former MLB star and seven-time Cy Young award-winner Roger Clemens enjoyed a stellar, 24-year career in the big leagues, leaving his mark as one of the greatest pitchers to ever step onto the mound. Now, Clemens’ son Kody will get a chance to leave his own mark on the MLB. Clemens was called up to […]

The Dallas Cowboys dealt star wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns earlier this offseason. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that the team could “better spend” that “allocation.” However, there were other goings-on behind the scenes, such as Cooper’s unvaccinated status and his positive COVID test, or his complaints about a lack of targets. […]

The Texas Longhorns have enjoyed a solid last couple of seasons, making it back to the NCAA Tournament in each year after failing to make the Big Dance in the previous two campaigns. However, the Longhorns bowed out in the first two rounds in their most recent appearances. With point guard Marcus Carr and forward […]

The Kansas City Chiefs lost a huge chunk of their offense when they traded away superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins. Hill had eclipsed the 1200-yard mark in three of the last four seasons, emerging as a true gamebreaker and one of the more elite playmakers in the league during that period […]

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense are entering a new era, the post-Tyreek Hill age. Since Mahomes was named the starter in 2018, he and Hill have combined to create sweet music for the Chiefs, whose offense has ranked first in points per game, yards per contest and yards per play in that […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season came to an end on Thursday night, as the Golden State Warriors put the finishing touches on the NBA Playoff series with a 120-110 victory that earned them a berth in the NBA Finals. It was a disappointing end after the Mavs found a way to knock out the Western Conference’s […]

The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed a solid NFL Draft, bringing in nine rookies. While the team addressed the defensive line with their first pick in the draft, the ensuing three picks went to the offensive side of the ball. With the likes of defensive lineman Drake Jackson, running back Tyrion Davis-Price and wide receiver Danny […]