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With Opening Day less than a week away, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox agreed to a trade sending White Sox reliever Craig Kimbrel to Los Angeles in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock. Not only is it a rare trade that works for both sides, but it’s also a deal between two MLB […]

Two MLB contenders agreed to a trade on Friday as the Chicago White Sox sent relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock. The deal is the rare exchange that truly helps both sides, though it wasn’t the only move made by the White Sox. Following the Kimbrel-Pollock […]

The Arizona Cardinals had a successful season in 2021, though it ultimately ended with an early playoff exit at the hands of the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. While it was a disappointing end, the Cardinals feel like a team on the rise. They were the best team in the NFL record-wise for nearly the entire […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians announced his retirement on Wednesday evening, shocking those who thought the Super Bowl-winning coach was sure to return now that Tom Brady is back in the fold. Arians will transition to a front office role while defensive coordinator Todd Bowles will pace the sidelines as the team’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make some noise in the National League East in 2022. Philadelphia finished 82-80 after a late-season collapse, as they were positioned well at the top of the division before they ceded ground to the Atlanta Braves. After retooling via free agency this offseason, the Phillies are hoping for a […]

Phoenix Suns star guard Chris Paul is considered one of the greatest point guards of all time. Known for his exceptional ability as a floor general, Paul has earned the nickname ‘Point God.’ However, the Suns star isn’t just known for his ability on the court. Paul has been an advocate for social justice while […]

Daniil Medvedev entered the Miami Open with a huge opportunity ahead of him in the ATP Tour rankings. Medvedev, the number-one seeded player at the tournament, coasted through his first three matchups, winning each in straight sets. However, the Russian star was bested in the quarterfinals against Hubert Hurkacz, the eight seed. Medvedev’s loss was […]

The Baltimore Ravens were linked to All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner, who was released by the Seattle Seahawks in a stunning move earlier this offseason. In fact, the Ravens reportedly made a competitive offer to Wagner, who ultimately decided to sign with the Los Angeles Rams, whose Super Bowl-winning defense just got even better with his […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is undoubtedly one of the best players in the NBA. Always one of the league’s best scorers, Durant has evolved as both a defender and a winner throughout his stops with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors. However, he has also been the target of harsh criticisms, […]

ESPN has been in the headlines recently for the star-studded additions to their Monday Night Football broadcast, as the network persuaded Fox Sports stars Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to join ESPN’s telecast for this upcoming season. Not only that, but ESPN has also offered contract extensions to two of their most trusted sources for […]

New York Yankees ace right-hander Gerrit Cole finished second to then-Toronto Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray in the 2021 AL Cy Young award vote. It’s the second time in the last three years that Cole has finished second in the running, as he fell just short to teammate Justin Verlander back in 2019 when the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians stunningly announced his retirement from head coaching on Wednesday evening. While Arians won’t be coaching anymore, he’ll still be involved with the organization as a senior football consultant in the franchise’s front office, with defensive coordinator Todd Bowles handling the coaching duties. Arians and Bowles were part of […]

For the second time this offseason, a key member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization shocked the NFL world with the news of his retirement. Former head coach Bruce Arians announced that he would be retiring from head coaching and moving to a front office role as a senior football consultant. Taking over for Arians […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians stunned the NFL with the news of his retirement from coaching. Shortly after the announcement, Arians released a statement via the team’s website. “The simple answer is that I have accomplished more than I ever dreamed I could during this incredible coaching journey. Winning Super Bowl LV at […]

The Kansas City Royals reunited with a familiar face this offseason when they signed free agent starting pitcher Zack Greinke to a one-year contract worth $13 million. Unsurprisingly, the Royals announced that the veteran right-hander would lead their young rotation as the Opening Day starter when the team takes on the Cleveland Guardians on April […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks are preparing to take on the Louisville Cardinals in the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The 33-2 Gamecocks are looking to cap off their excellent season with a title, led by their best player, junior forward Aliyah Boston. As South Carolina looks to continue their NCAA Tournament run, Boston […]

The Los Angeles Chargers got better on both sides of the ball this offseason, bringing in two stud defenders in Khalil Mack and J.C. Jackson while retaining free agent wide receiver Mike Williams. Clearly, the franchise believes in quarterback Justin Herbert, as they have made it a priority to build the best possible team around […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is filled with exciting prospects on both sides of the ball. This year’s class is highly regarded for its prospects who fill two of the league’s most important roles: pass rushers and pass protectors. Specifically, there are elite-level talents at the offensive tackle and guard spots at the top of every […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady stunned the NFL world multiple times this offseason. First, Brady announced his retirement, shocking those who were fully expecting him to attempt to avenge Tampa Bay’s playoff loss in 2022. The legendary quarterback proceeded to leave the door open for a potential return in interviews, which is exactly what […]

The San Francisco Giants received some unfortunate injury news before the 2022 MLB regular season even started. It was announced on Monday that veteran third baseman Evan Longoria would require surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right index finger. A timetable for his potential return was unclear at the time. However, Giants manager […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have transitioned fairly well into life without longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers didn’t swing for the fences with a trade on the quarterback market, instead opting to bring in free agent signal-caller Mitchell Trubisky. Trubisky, who signed a two-year deal with Pittsburgh, figures to be more of a bridge option until […]

The Green Bay Packers have had quite the eventful offseason. There was speculation that superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers would leave town for greener pastures, though the four-time MVP ended up re-signing with Green Bay. Unfortunately, the Packers did not have the cap space to bring back two of their core stars on both sides of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may have finished fourth in the American League East while missing the playoffs last year, though it was the official arrival of their young core. Led by the sons of former major leaguers in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, the Blue Jays powered their way to 91 victories this past […]

Longtime Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum spent each of his previous nine seasons in the NBA with the franchise. Portland drafted McCollum and molded him into the star player he is today. It’s understandable that it would be tough news for the longtime Blazer to hear when he was traded to the New Orleans […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson’s recovery from last year’s foot surgery has been a frustratingly long process for fans of the team. Williamson has experienced several setbacks during the process, casting doubt on his potential return this season. However, the Duke product has taken several positive steps recently, as he was cleared for […]

The New York Giants are in a prime position to improve their team at the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft. The Giants are armed with the fifth and seventh picks in a draft that just so happens to feature talent at positions, such as the offensive line and defensive line/edge rusher, that the Giants have needs […]

The Denver Broncos added to their defense when they signed free agent defensive end and former Dallas Cowboy Randy Gregory to a five-year, $70 million contract, which included $28 million in guaranteed money. Gregory, 29, is in his prime and ready to help the Broncos compete for a championship. However, the veteran pass-rusher had to take […]

The Miami Dolphins immediately beefed up their wide receiver depth chart when they acquired superstar Tyreek Hill in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. Not only did the Dolphins pay a big price to acquire Hill’s services. but the former Chiefs star was immediately paid like the league’s best wide receiver, as he inked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have underachieved beyond their fan’s wildest nightmares this season, as a team that was pegged as a preseason title contender is barely good enough to clinch a berth in the play-in tournament. As such, the Lakers may need to consider drastic changes if things don’t improve down the stretch of the […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a franchise-altering decision when they opted to trade quarterback Carson Wentz, who they had just acquired via trade last offseason, to the Washington Commanders. The team then acquired Atlanta Falcons veteran Matt Ryan to be their next signal-caller. However, given the big-name quarterbacks who were on the trade block this offseason, […]

The worst-case scenario occurred for the Miami Heat in a loss to the Golden State Warriors this past Wednesday. Trailing a shorthanded Warriors squad in the third quarter, tempers flared on the Heat bench, as star forward Jimmy Butler and head coach Erik Spoelstra got into an animated argument and needed to be separated by […]

The Green Bay Packers obviously lost a huge part of their offense when they traded star wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders. Not only did Green Bay lose their go-to wideout, but they also lost their primary deep threat in Marqez Valdes-Scantling, who bolted for the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs added to their arsenal of weapons for superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes when they signed free agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The first thought of many was how the offense would look with the former Steelers star, who has a 1400-yard season under his belt. However, the […]

The Houston Astros enter the 2022 MLB season looking to defend their turf once again in the American League West. It’s a division that the Astros have won in four of the last five seasons, though the Seattle Mariners at least pushed Houston a bit this past year, securing 90 victories. The Mariners and Los […]

The Minnesota Twins made some serious moves this offseason after a disappointing 2021 campaign that saw a talented roster underachieve. The Twins went out and acquired former New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez and third baseman Gio Urshela, former Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray and signed former Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa. The Twins […]

The NFL’s Overtime rule controversy was thrust back into the forefront following the AFC Divisional round playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. Many have advocated for OT rule changes that allow for both teams to have a fair chance, with the Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tennessee Titans submitting proposals. […]

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo endured a tough season in 2021. Castillo struggled to find his ace-like form for much of last year’s MLB season. Entering the 2022 campaign, there’s optimism for the Reds’ right-hander to return to form, though the bounce-back journey has hit a couple of Spring Training hitches. First, Castillo was […]

The New York Yankees have emerged from a relatively quiet offseason faced with the task of competing in a loaded American League East division. In 2021, four Al East teams won 90 or more games, with the Yankees finishing in a tie for second in the division alongside the Boston Red Sox. New York watched […]

The St. Louis Cardinals gave their fans a massive wave of nostalgia when they announced the signing of veteran first baseman Albert Pujols on Sunday. Pujols agreed to a one-year deal with the Cardinals, the franchise where he spent the first 11 seasons of his Hall of Fame career. The three-time MVP secured two World […]