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The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2022 NFL offseason all but certain to move on from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who was even bracing for the possibility of a trade when speaking to the media. The team seemed prepared to hand the keys to the franchise to second year pro Trey Lance, though the calendar is […]

The Los Angeles Angels have had some promising teams in recent years, led by one of the best players in baseball in center fielder Mike Trout, though the three-time MVP hasn’t been enough to get the team over the hump to the playoffs. Los Angeles hasn’t made the postseason since 2014 and has clinched a […]

It hasn’t been easy to be a fan of the Detroit Lions in recent years. Not only has the team put together four straight losing seasons, but they also gave fans nightmares of their winless 2008 season when they started the 2021 season 0-10-1 before ultimately winning their first contest in Week 13 against the […]

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks have done the improbable. With their 67-64 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in the Sweet Sixteen, the Peacocks secured a berth into the Elite Eight, becoming the first 15 seed to advance that far in March Madness history. There were those who doubted Saint Peter’s from the beginning, though the haters […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford took his game to the next level this past season en route to leading the team to a Super Bowl win. However, there was another behind-the-scenes reason why the star quarterback led the Rams to the promised land, as revealed by teammate Andrew Whitworth in an epic story, as […]

The New Orleans Saints have had an interesting offseason. The Saints lost top safety Marcus Williams to free agency but were able to bring in former New York Jets safety and Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorenson as potential replacements. New Orleans missed out on superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson but was able to re-sign free […]

The Carolina Panthers’ offseason took a turn for the worst on Friday when one of their players made the news for all of the wrong reasons. This Panthers receiver was arrested for gun and drug charges, as reported by ESPN’s David Newton. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith was arrested Friday on charges of possession of an unlawful […]

The Buffalo Bills had one of the league’s best defenses this past season. Not only that, but the offense, led by superstar quarterback Josh Allen, was one of the most explosive. Buffalo went toe-to-toe with the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs but fell just short in an instant classic. The tough loss made the […]

The 2021 AL MVP race was an exciting one to the very end. The showdown for the award came down to Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr., with the hardware eventually going to the former. With such an exciting race last season, there’s reason to believe […]

The Atlanta Falcons ushered in a new era when they traded longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts. Ryan had been the Falcons’ starter since the moment he was drafted back in 2008. After dealing the former MVP, the Falcons went out and signed former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota to a two-year […]

The Carolina Panthers entered the 2022 NFL offseason with question marks across the roster. Specifically, the Panthers had questions at two of the most important positions in the NFL: quarterback and offensive tackle. With time still remaining to sign free agents and the draft around the corner, the Panthers still have avenues to fill up […]

The Cleveland Browns made headlines not only for their acquisition of embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson, but also for the details of the monster contract they inked with him shortly after the deal. Watson signed a five-year, $230 million contract with the Browns, but the terms of the deal caused many to question the Browns’ motives. […]

The Cleveland Browns stunningly traded for ex-Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson after it was announced that he was cleared of all criminal charges. However, there was a sense among the public that Watson still had done something wrong, a sentiment that picked up steam when a second grand jury looked into allegations on the star […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has endured a tough season. Lillard started off the year with some uncharacteristically shaky shooting performances, upon which it was revealed that he was playing through an abdominal injury, which ultimately required surgery. There was hope that the Blazers star would return for this season, though the team recently […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington signed a free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas, who was in the market for a wide receiver after trading away Amari Cooper, signed the Texas native to a one-year contract. Washington made some interesting comments about Mike Tomlin’s Steelers during his introductory press conference with the […]

Vanessa Bryant and Nike have had an up-and-down partnership since her husband Kobe Bryant’s death. The Los Angeles Lakers legend’s contract expired in April of 2021. Bryant’s wife failed to come to an agreement with the corporation, which then became a source of frustration for Vanessa. First, fans had a difficult time trying to purchase […]

Former NFL star and Hall of Famer Peyton Manning surprised many when he joined Instagram earlier on Thursday. This is Manning’s first dive into the world of social media, which caused many, including friend and former rival, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, to poke fun at him. Brady’s joke at Manning’s expense included a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have had an interesting offseason to say the least. They were able to apply the franchise tag to one of their better players in tackle Orlando Brown Jr., a key move that prioritized the protection of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs’ next big offseason move was to sign wide receiver […]

It was the end of an era in Seattle when the Seahawks traded star quarterback Russell Wilson, who had only ever played for the franchise, to the Denver Broncos. Not only that, but Seattle went on to release longtime Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner later that evening. In a span of one day, two of the […]

Ex-Houston Texans and current Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has constantly been in the headlines during the offseason. First, there were trade rumors swirling around his name as the NFL waited for the decision on his legal case, which involved allegations of sexual assault. Watson was cleared of any criminal charges, which immediately kickstarted a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs stunningly traded star wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday. While the Chiefs added a significant amount of draft capital with their trade of Hill- five picks- they also created a large hole in their wide receiver room. For more insight on the blockbuster Tyreek Hill trade, listen […]

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen arrived on the scene tasked with one of the more difficult rosters to rebuild. One had to strain to find even a single player on New York’s roster that could be deemed untouchable in a trade, which is never a good thing for an NFL team. Complicating offseason […]

The Miami Dolphins stunned the NFL world with their blockbuster trade acquisition of former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Not only did the acquisition of Hill give the Dolphins a premier threat on the outside, but the franchise also boxed out the division-rival New York Jets, who were also looking into a Hill […]

There was speculation heading into the NFL offseason that the Cleveland Browns were going to move on from Baker Mayfield after a shaky 2021 season. That speculation turned to reality after Cleveland dealt for Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson, effectively putting Mayfield squarely on the trade block amid rumors that were already swirling. There are […]

The Las Vegas Raiders joined the madness of this NFL offseason when they completed a shocking blockbuster trade for Green Bay Packers All-Pro wideout Davante Adams. Adams, who starred with Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr at Fresno State, revealed that the two had a plan in place to team up after the offseason had begun. Back […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a series of moves that instantly made a strong young core even better, agreeing to free agent deals with starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Yusei Kikuchi while acquiring third baseman Matt Chapman from the Oakland Athletics. Toronto has looked to the trade market once again, as they dealt outfielder […]

The Boston Red Sox bolstered their middle infield when they signed free agent shortstop Trevor Story to a six-year deal worth $140 million. Story figures to slide over to second base, with incumbent shortstop Xander Bogaerts having established himself at the position. It’s a potential problem that Boston won’t have to worry about, as Bogaerts […]

Australian tennis star and former women’s world no. 1 Ash Barty stunned the tennis world when she decided to retire at the age of 25. Barty had just won the Australian Open in January and seemed to be on an upward trajectory in her career, which is why so many in the tennis community were […]

The NBA is loaded with contenders for the 2022 NBA Finals title, with teams such as the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns looking like the favorites out West while the Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers look like forces in the Eastern Conference. One team in particular stands out: the Heat. Led by […]

The Minnesota Twins surprised many with the signing of free agent shortstop Carlos Correa, who was linked to other bigger market teams. Correa, however, opted for less money than he may have gotten from other squads in free agency. The talented shortstop plans to bring a particular sort of mentality to Minnesota this season: a […]

The Miami Dolphins swung for the fences on Wednesday when they completed a blockbuster trade with the Kansas City Chiefs that netted them All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill emerged as one of the premier wide receiver threats in the league during his time in Kansas City, really taking off upon the arrival of star […]

The New England Patriots entered the 2022 offseason following a strong 10-7 record and a playoff berth in the AFC. At one point, the Patriots looked like legitimate contenders for the Super Bowl led by rookie quarterback Mac Jones, though the team was exposed in a brutal playoff loss to the division rival Buffalo Bills. […]

The Miami Dolphins entered the 2022 NFL offseason with a clear goal in mind. Head coach Mike McDaniel made it clear at the time he was hired that the franchise was going to move forward with Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback. However, Miami, who had one of the worst offensive lines in the league and little […]

The Los Angeles Rams were gearing up to once again field one of the league’s more talented receiving corps when it was announced that they had signed free agent wideout Allen Robinson. Robinson’s presence, along with Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods, seemingly made Odell Beckham Jr. the odd man out in Los Angeles. Surprisingly, the […]

The Boston Red Sox took a big swing in free agency this offseason, signing free agent shortstop Trevor Story to a six-year deal worth $140 million. Story, who is an All-Star caliber shortstop, arrived in Boston with some question marks alongside him, as the club already has a more-than-capable shortstop in Xander Bogaerts. Story spoke […]

The Oakland Athletics have made their stance for the 2022 season very clear with their actions during the offseason. By trading star first baseman Matt Olson and third baseman Matt Chapman, the Athletics signaled a desire to retool and get younger across the roster. After cleaning house, Oakland is still looking to move another name. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs added to an NFL offseason for the ages when they traded All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday. Hill’s contract talks, which got off to a good start, evidently soured, which led to the speedy wideout’s shocking availability on the trade block. Two teams quickly emerged as […]

The Kansas City Chiefs stunned the NFL world when they completed a blockbuster trade with the Miami Dolphins centered around All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The Dolphins, who have made it clear that they are committed to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, just added one of the most explosive playmakers in Hill. Meanwhile, the Chiefs lost one […]

The Houston Astros have enjoyed a considerable amount of success in recent years, as they’ve won 95 or more games in each of the last four full MLB seasons. However, Houston has lost some of the key pieces from those rosters, such as talented shortstop Carlos Correa, who left the team as a free agent. […]