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The Jacksonville Jaguars’ hiring of former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer will go down as one of the most colossal failures in NFL history. Not only did Meyer have a terrible season on the field, as the Jaguars finished 3-14, but they also endured a trying season off the field in the locker room […]

With the Tour’s PGA Championship set to tee off in a little more than a week, golf fans are set for more excitement. That’s not the only tournament on the schedule, as the rival association, the Saudi Super Golf League, has their first event, the LIV Golf Invitational, in London in June. Two players, Sergio […]

The Cleveland Browns had a pretty successful NFL Draft considering they didn’t have a selection until the third round. Cleveland was able to bring in talent in the secondary, the defensive line and at the skill positions on offense. However, some needs still remain on the roster, as the Browns defensive line could do with […]

The New York Giants excited their entire fanbase when they selected Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux with the fifth pick in the NFL Draft. Upon arriving with the Giants, Thibodeaux made it known that he wanted to wear no. five, the jersey he donned as a star for the Ducks. Only, Giants kicker Graham Gano […]

The Houston Astros have become the face of cheating in the MLB- whether they like it or not- after their sign-stealing scandal from their World Series-winning 2017 season came to light, resulting in punishment levied by the league. Even after the scandal, other teams such as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, were […]

Cleveland Browns free agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry was anticipating a huge payday after the team released him earlier this NFL offseason, even switching agents in the hopes of securing a contract potentially in the range of $20 million per year. Only, it hasn’t quite happened that way, as Landry remains on the free agent […]

With a Dallas Mavericks Game 5 game scheduled for Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, all eyes will be out west to see who can win the potential Western Conference Semifinals-changing contest. Ahead of the Mavericks-Suns game, we’ll be making our Mavericks Game 5 predictions. The Mavericks and the Suns have engaged in an exciting NBA […]

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is one of the bright young stars in the MLB. Anderson’s personality and energetic play on the field have made him a fan favorite among Chicago supporters, though not every fan is singing the praise of the 28-year-old. During the first game of an April 20 doubleheader against the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered into a new era this offseason following the retirement of longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Forced to search for a signal-caller for the first time since the 2004 offseason, the Steelers opted against swinging for the fences, instead bringing in free agent and former first round pick Mitch Trubisky, then spending a […]

The status of Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant, who suffered a knee injury in the previous contest, for Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors has been a major storyline in the lead-up to the contest on Monday night. Just after the Warriors were dealt a major blow in the form of a positive […]

Th Miami Dolphins have had a successful NFL offseason. Having committed to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the franchise signed talented left tackle Terron Armstead to better protect him, while bringing in new offensive weapons, such as wide receiver Tyreek Hill and running backs Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert. In the NFL draft, the Dolphins addressed both […]

The New York Yankees have gotten off to an excellent start to the 2022 MLB season, as they became the first team to 20 wins on Monday after their win over the Texas Rangers. While this past offseason may not have featured as much player movement as Yankees fans would have liked, change was still […]

The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are slated to face off in a pivotal Game 4 NBA Playoff matchup on Monday. Trailing two-games-to-one, the Celtics are in need of a victory to avoid falling into nearly insurmountable deficit against the defending champions. Their quest to do so was dealt a brutal blow after the latest […]

The status of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods for the upcoming PGA Championship at Southern Hills has been the biggest storyline in golf ever since his highly anticipated return to the Masters back in April. Woods, who has won the tournament four times in his career, scouted the Southern Hills course and played an 18-hole […]

Tension engulfed the NBA Playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors when Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks hit airborne Warriors guard Gary Payton II out of the air on a fast break during the first quarter of Game 2, resulting in a broken elbow for the Dubs’ reserve. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, […]

The New York Giants made a tough decision when they announced the release of cornerback James Bradberry. Bradberry, a Pro Bowler back in 2020, was set for an inflated cap hit in 2022, with New York saving $10.7 million by cutting the 28-year-old. While it was a difficult decision for the Giants, it could be […]

Ahead of a three-game series against the division rival Milwaukee Brewers, the Cincinnati Reds received a huge update on ace starting pitcher Luis Castillo, who began the year on the injured list due to shoulder soreness. The Reds- and fantasy baseball managers- will benefit from the huge decision made by the club on Monday, as […]

New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry was tabbed as a potential candidate to be traded or released at the beginning of the NFL offseason due to his salary cap hit of $21.9 million, which was an increased number due to restructures made last season. Given the holes on the roster and multiple first round picks […]

The Detroit Lions made a franchise-changing move when they selected Michigan’s Adian Hutchinson with the second pick in the NFL Draft. Hutchinson was regarded as perhaps the most pro-ready player in the draft- and was the consensus number one-overall pick for much of the offseason before Travon Walker overtook him ahead of the draft. On […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have certainly had an offseason to remember. First, legendary quarterback Tom Brady announced his intention to retire, then backtracked, saying he was planning on returning for another season. Shortly after that, head coach Bruce Arians stepped away from coaching for a front office role with the team, handing the keys to […]

The Seattle Mariners got off to a hot start to the 2022 MLB season, as they won 10 of their first 16 games and were sitting in first place in the American League West, led by a red-hot lineup and some underrated pitching. Since that point, the Mariners’ bats have quieted and the pitching has […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have compiled the third-best record in the American League East this season, led by stars such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kevin Gausman. However, the Blue Jays have been without the services of one of their better sluggers, Teoscar Hernandez, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left […]

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2022 NFL Draft with limited resources as a result of their blockbuster trade for former Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Davante Adams back in March. Originally slated to pick in each of the first two rounds, the Raiders instead made their first selection in the third round. Given […]

The 2022 Kentucky Derby has arrived, bringing with it excitement and great anticipation. While the field is full of plenty of horses that can contend at the run for the roses, there’s one notable name missing from the stables this year. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has been banned from Churchill Downs after his […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in a new era at the quarterback position after enjoying the last 10 years with star signal-caller Russell Wilson, who was dealt to the Denver Broncos in an offseason blockbuster. Arriving in Seattle in the trade was quarterback Drew Lock, a former second-round pick who had spent each of the last […]

The status of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was a huge story leading up to the team’s Game 3 NBA Playoff matchup vs. the Miami Heat. Embiid, who has been dealing with a torn ligament in his thumb, a concussion and a broken orbital bone, was in jeopardy of missing the contest, though he was […]

The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2022 NFL Draft armed with additional picks as a result of the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade. While some thought the Seahawks would use this year’s draft capital to select a quarterback, the franchise opted to address other areas on the field. Seattle selected offensive lineman Charles Cross in the first […]

It was a frustrating night on Wednesday for the New York Yankees, who were defeated by the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1. After scoring nine runs the previous night, New York’s bats quieted in the series’ second game. As a result, patience was running thin- and the perceived off-kilter strike zone of home plate umpire Marty […]

The Cincinnati Bengals far exceeded anyone’s expectations in 2021, advancing through the AFC to the Super Bowl, where they were eventually bested by the Los Angeles Rams. It was an outstanding season, though the final result left a sour taste in the mouths of both fans and executives of the team. Two key areas doomed […]

The 2022 NFL Draft was the first for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the helm as new general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. It’s safe to say that Mensah, who executed a whopping six trades, dove right into the responsibilities on draft night. The Vikings addressed their poor secondary with each of their first two picks, bringing […]

There has been a ton of excitement surrounding the Denver Broncos, who acquired star quarterback Russell Wilson in an NFL offseason blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks. Additionally, the franchise announced plans for a sale of the ownership rights amid a lengthy intrafamily squabble amongst the previous owners. Amid all this excitement, a famous name […]

The Boston Celtics sustained a blow when talented guard and Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart suffered a thigh contusion in the Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their NBA Playoff matchup. Smart, who has been restricted in his movements, was forced to sit out Game 2, which the Celtics were able […]

Indianapolis Colts star linebacker Darius Leonard has had a troubled history with ankle injuries in the NFL. This offseason, just like last year, has been no different, as Leonard has had to answer questions about the state of his health. Having had two surgeries thus far, including one last NFL offseason, Leonard played through the […]

The San Francisco 49ers found themselves in a pickle when star wide receiver Deebo Samuel didn’t report to the team’s voluntary offseason workouts. While it wasn’t deemed a concern at the time, it turns out there was something going on behind the scenes, as Samuel unfollowed the team on his Instagram account. Immediately after that, […]

The Cleveland Browns signaled the end of the Baker Mayfield era when they traded for Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson back in March. While it was likely disappointing for Mayfield to know that his time as the franchise quarterback was over, it was even more disappointing how the team handled the situation. General manager Andrew […]

Excitement was building among tennis fans for the Mutua Madrid Open clash between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, rivals who were poised to face off for the 37th time in their careers in the round of 16 at the clay court tournament on Thursday. Unfortunately, Murray made a shocking decision that won’t please tennis fans, […]

World no. 4 Rafael Nadal has missed the last 45 days of ATP Tour action due to a stress fracture in his rib, which occurred during the semifinals at Indian Wells. In his return at the Madrid Open, the Spaniard defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in two sets to reach the third round. Following the victory, Nadal […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were dealt a blow when free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu opted not to return, instead signing with the New Orleans Saints. While losing an All-Pro safety is enough of a blow as it is, it’s even worse when Mathieu himself played a role in sticking it to his former team. Here’s […]

The Philadelphia Eagles executed a huge NFL Draft day trade for Tennessee Titans wideout AJ Brown, effectively stealing the spotlight in Las Vegas. Brown’s presence in Philadelphia is excellent news for quarterback Jalen Hurts, who will now have an elite-level target to throw to. However, the former Titans star could also be very good for […]