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The Pittsburgh Steelers have kicked off NFL offseason OTAs, though there’s been one very noticeable absence: wide receiver Diontae Johnson. A report emerged in April that Johnson, who is coming off the best season of his career, was seeking a new contract. The star wideout took to Twitter to dispute the report, though his absence […]

The New Orleans Saints held their first NFL offseason OTA session open to the media on Thursday. With training camps about two months away, fans are beginning to get excited. However, one Saints player was notably missing from the team’s practice session: star wide receiver Michael Thomas. Thomas, who is rehabbing from ankle injuries that […]

The Georgia Bulldogs had a magical season in 2021, finishing 14-1 while securing the program’s first National Championship in 41 years. Led by head coach Kirby Smart and a defense that sported an NFL Draft record five first round picks, the Bulldogs were a force to be reckoned with. It appears the program is looking […]

The ATP Tour stunned tennis fans and players when they decided to withhold ranking points at Wimbledon in response to the All-England Club’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players in light of the Ukraine war. Some players, such as Rafael Nadal, have declined to offer their opinion on the ATP’s decision. Others, like Novak Djokovic, […]

The NFL world received some major news on Wednesday when it was announced that former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick worked out for the Las Vegas Raiders. Kaepernick, who hasn’t had a workout for five years after being shunned by the league for his protests of police brutality, could be staring at his most […]

The Minnesota Twins have flown under the MLB radar in 2022, as they have quietly compiled the third-best record in the American League while currently in first place in the AL Central. Owners of a plus-32 run differential, the Twins have been riding high lately, as they are winners of eight of their last 10 […]

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have locked horns in what has been a physical, bruising NBA Playoff matchup. While the series has been close, the margin of victory in each contest has been anything but, as four of the five games have been decided by double digits. The Celtics seem to have broken through, […]

Rory McIlroy got off to an excellent start at the PGA Championship, shooting a 65 in the opening round at Southern Hills. The low score represented his best start at a major since the 2011 U.S. Open. What really excited golf fans was the fact that McIlroy had won each of the previous majors where […]

The New Orleans Saints’ rivalry with the Atlanta Falcons will be missing a familiar face next season, as longtime Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was traded to the Indianapolis Colts this NFL offseason. While Falcons fans were understandably upset, someone from the Saints’ side of things was also disappointed. New Orleans defensive end Cameron Jordan is […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ offseason has been a successful one, as the team landed one of the best free agent safeties in Marcus Williams, while re-signing key members of the defense, such as Calais Campbell and Tony Jefferson. In the draft, Baltimore landed one of the best players on the board, safety Kyle Hamilton, and a […]

There was a wild scene at the French Open on Tuesday when world no. 7 Andrey Rublev lost his temper during a changeover, striking a ball against a courtside chair in disgust. The ball ricocheted off the chair and hit a Roland Garros groundsman. Rublev received a warning for his actions- and the outburst ultimately […]

The Minnesota Twins have been rolling lately, riding the highs of a six-game winning streak. Unfortunately, Wednesday afternoon provided an update that will bring Minnesota and their fans back down to Earth. Ahead of the Twins game against the Detroit Tigers, the club received news of an unfortunate setback on talented starting pitcher Joe Ryan, […]

World no. 5 Justin Thomas did the unthinkable when he came back from an eight-shot deficit with 10 holes to go to secure a PGA Championship victory at Southern Hills. Thomas outlasted Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff to earn the second major win of his PGA Tour career. Speaking to reporters at the Colonial […]

The Philadelphia Phillies seemed destined to emerge with a victory over the Atlanta Braves following star outfielder Bryce Harper’s go-ahead, two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning. But it was not to be. In what is becoming a theme, the Phillies bullpen unraveled in the bottom half of the inning, blowing the lead- […]

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been in the spotlight lately for a disrespectful comment made by New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson towards him. However, Anderson should be in the spotlight more for his approach to the game. In an interview with The Athletic, White Sox manager Tony La Russa spoke about […]

The Minnesota Vikings ushered in a new era when they brought in a new head coach, Kevin O’Connell, and a new general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. However, some familiar faces, such as quarterback Kirk Cousins, remain with the team. This means a new offense for the Vikings under O’Connell, which is a familiar change for Cousins, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager search has been an all-encompassing one, consisting of 16 total candidates, with six advancing to a second interview. As of Tuesday night, the search is over. The Steelers are staying in-house with their next GM, intending to announce the hiring of Omar Khan, per Sports Illustrated. The Pittsburgh Steelers are […]

The Washington Nationals and fantasy baseball managers have been waiting patiently for starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg to return to the mound. The 2019 World Series MVP underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition involving compressed blood vessels in the neck, this past offseason. A likely stash for many fantasy baseball managers, the Nationals hurler […]

The San Francisco Giants outlasted the New York Mets in a back-and-forth, 13-12 affair on Tuesday night. The Giants raced out to an 8-2 lead, only to watch as the Mets stormed all the way back to take a 10-8 lead. Aside from the drama, the game also featured a monstrous performance from Giants outfielder […]

One-time major champion Dominic Thiem was hoping that the 2022 French Open would be a springboard for his level of play after he has endured struggles in his return from a wrist injury he sustained last year. However, it was not to be, as Thiem was handed a shocking first-round upset at Roland Garros by […]

It’s been a tough past several weeks for PGA Tour star and world no. 22 Bryson DeChambeau. DeChambeau has dealt with injuries to his left hand- which he seems to have suffered while playing ping-pong– and hip, which have limited him to five starts on the Tour this year. The 2020 U.S. Open champion was […]

Before the season, New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge rejected a seven-year, $213.5 million contract offer from the club, raising several eyebrows in the process. Many believed Judge was making a mistake, given his injury history. However, it looks like the decision to bet on himself is paying off, as he has been absolutely […]

After an offseason filled with will-he-or-won’t-he-leave speculation, Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers elected to return, signing a three-year, $150.8 million contract extension in March. Rodgers’ decision was an exciting one for Packers fans, who were bracing for the possibility of a new era with backup and 2020 first-round pick Jordan Love being ushered […]

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban ignited the flames to what promises to be an intense SEC rivalry when he accused Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher of “buying his team” with NIL deals. Fisher responded with a personal attack, throwing Saban’s name in the mud. Amid the recent ugly feud, Saban and the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and fantasy baseball managers were dealt a blow when All-Star starting pitcher Freddy Peralta left his Sunday start early with a shoulder injury. Diagnosed with a right posterior shoulder strain, the Brewers placed Peralta on the 15-day injured list, with manager Craig Counsell anticipating a “lengthy absence.” Fortunately, Peralta is expected to […]

Veteran tennis player Jo-Wilfried Tsonga announced that he would be retiring following the 2022 French Open. Given his struggles with injury in recent years, many thought it possible that Tsonga’s opening match at Roland Garros in the first round could be his last. That was indeed the case, as the 37-year-old lost in four sets […]

Even with the 2022 French Open ongoing, tennis fans were consumed by another big storyline in the ATP Tour. Back in April, the All-England Club announced that Russian and Belarusian players would be banned from Wimbledon in 2022. It was a decision that was bashed by many of the sport’s greatest players, such as Novak […]

The Golden State Warriors have raced out to a three-games-to-none lead over the Dallas Mavericks in their NBA Playoff matchup. The Warriors have largely outclassed the Mavs, as they’ve won the contests by margins of 25 points, nine points and nine points. Equally impressive is the fact that the Dubs have gotten it done without […]

The Tennessee Titans made an interesting move for their future at the NFL Draft in April, selecting Liberty quarterback Malik Willis in the third round with incumbent Ryan Tannehill on the roster. Tannehill, who reportedly wasn’t informed of the pick by the team, told reporters that it “isn’t his job to mentor Willis.” The comment […]

The Washington Commanders haven’t made much noise this offseason since trading for quarterback Carson Wentz, though that all changed on Monday. The Commanders made a huge $100 million move in Woodbridge, Virginia, as reported by the Associated Press and the Daily Press. The Washington Commanders have bought land in Woodbridge, Virginia, for what could be […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford played through an elbow issue in the 2021 season, though no one would have ever known it by the way he played. In his first season in Los Angeles following his trade from the Detroit Lions, Stafford led the Rams to a Super Bowl title while enjoying one of […]

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson made headlines for all the wrong reasons when he called Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson ‘Jackie’ during a Saturday game. The comment emptied both the Yankees and White Sox benches, with Anderson and Donaldson needing to be separated. After the game, Donaldson, who was suspended for one […]

Justin Thomas won the PGA Championship in thrilling fashion after coming back from seven strokes down to win the title in a three-hole playoff, outlasting Will Zalatoris. Thomas sank some incredible shots to win the PGA, but his impressive shot-making wasn’t finished after the tournament. An alumnus of Alabama, Thomas clearly has been following the […]

It was an up-and-down performance by Bubba Watson at the PGA Championship, as the world no. 73 finished tied for 30th at three shots over par. While the tournament didn’t end the way Watson, who was inside the top-five golfers after two days of play, hoped, it was still a positive performance for the two-time […]

The NFL schedule makers knew exactly what they were doing when they set up a Week 1 matchup on Monday Night Football, featuring the Russell Wilson-led Denver Broncos against the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson was traded to the Broncos after spending 10 seasons with the Seahawks. The Super Bowl winning quarterback’s departure wasn’t exactly a rosy […]

Controversy emerged during the New York Yankees’ weekend series against the Chicago White Sox, as Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson drew the ire of White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson when he allegedly said “What’s up, Jackie” during the two teams’ game on Saturday. Anderson, who is black, said that he felt “disrespected” by the comment, […]

The NFL and golf world are about to receive a real treat when Green Bay Packers star and Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Tom Brady team up to take on Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo Bills signal-caller Josh Allen in Capital One’s The Match, set to be played on June 1 and air […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ season didn’t end quite the way they hoped, as they were dealt a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies. Fortunately for the Wolves, the start to their NBA offseason is a promising one, with a huge move announced on Monday afternoon. Denver Nuggets front office executive Tim Connelly […]

The college football world was treated to some drama when Alabama’s Nick Saban accused Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher of “buying players” with NIL (name, image and likeness) deals during the recruiting process. Fisher’s response was a fiery and personal rebuke of Saban, one that seemed to burn any bridges that may have still been standing […]