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Saquon Barkley’s New York Giants career certainly hasn’t gone as planned. Barkley has yet to provide a worthy sequel to his strong rookie season as he has succumbed to injuries in the years since, putting new Giants GM Joe Schoen in an interesting spot. Schoen can opt to trade Barkley or stick with him and […]

The Indianapolis Colts have some important decisions to make this offseason. First, they must decide if they want to move forward with quarterback Carson Wentz, who certainly didn’t play the way the franchise had hoped when they acquired him via a trade last offseason. Equally important, however, is the Colts’ free agency period. Indianapolis is […]

Recent articles have suggested a disconnect between former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer and quarterback Kirk Cousins. While Zimmer is gone now, questions still remain as to what the Vikings’ plan is regarding Cousins’ future. New GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke about Cousins on Tuesday, gushing over the veteran quarterback, via NBC Sports. However, his […]

The MLB and the MLBPA have been engaged in frustrating talks during the lockout, which has seemingly had no end in sight. Neither side has put forth much of a serious effort to blow the other party away with offers, which has angered both sides even more. To make matters worse, the owners imposed a […]

The San Francisco 49ers will likely try to do everything in their power to keep their 2021 roster intact. While change could be coming for the team at the quarterback spot, it would be in the best interest of the franchise to retain most of their key pieces, as the team was on the doorstep […]

The relationship between Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy came under the microscope earlier this year after a heated sideline discussion between the two was interpreted as a sign of a possible disconnect. Fast-forward to the offseason, and a recent story emerged saying that there was “friction” between Mahomes, […]

Rafael Nadal won the year’s opening Grand Slam at the Australian Open, fending off Daniil Medvedev, who looked to be on the verge of securing the title. The epic come-from-behind victory gave Rafa the all-time lead in Grand Slams among male tennis players, granting him the momentary edge over rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has made this NFL offseason very interesting- and stressful- for the franchise. First, he made it a point to scrub his social media clean of anything Cardinals-related, which left the sports world to speculate on exactly what the two-time Pro Bowler meant by the move. Then, Murray released a statement […]

The Chicago Bears ushered in a new era when they announced the hiring of new general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus. However, some of the most pressing matters of the old Chicago era have carried into the daily tasks of the new regime. One of those such matters involves star wide receiver […]

Miami Dolphins free agent defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah very well could return to the franchise in 2022. The Dolphins are armed with a significant amount of cap space, some of which could be utilized to retain Ogbah, who has turned into one of the league’s better pass rushers during his time in Miami. Still just […]

The Green Bay Packers’ bid to keep Aaron Rodgers has taken multiple twists and turns during the NFL offseason. One of the biggest was the news that Rodgers, who is the reigning league MVP, wanted to be the NFL’s highest-paid player. It’s not an unreasonable request for a player of Rodgers’ caliber, though it is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers unexpectedly waived veteran center DeAndre Jordan on Monday with the intent to bring in guard D.J. Augustin. Jordan, who played very little for the Lakers, is expected to hit waivers, where he can be claimed – or if he passes through waivers, be signed as a free agent. One team in […]

Former Cleveland Browns head coach and current Grambling State Tigers coach Hue Jackson made headlines for his questionable decision to hire Art Briles as his offensive coordinator. Briles, formerly at Baylor, was coaching at the university during a time where there were many cases of sexual assault against players on his team. This resulted in […]

The Chicago Bulls have been without guard Alex Caruso and forward Patrick Williams since January and October, respectively. Both key members of the Bulls’ rotation, Caruso and Williams have each been sidelined with wrist ailments- the former a fractured wrist and the latter torn ligaments. Chicago has sustained a strong level of play without the […]

The Atlanta Braves were victorious in the World Series last year, thanks in large part to the efforts of first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman was excellent all postseason long for the Braves, coming up with some timely hits, including two homers in the Fall Classic, to help Atlanta to their first title since 1995. At […]

The Russia-Ukraine war has caught the attention of the sports world as well. Several sports figures have spoken out about the unfortunate development, all emphasizing the need for peace across the world. The NHL became the latest to comment on the events in Ukraine, announcing a shocking decision on the league’s relationship with Russia, as […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ season ended in disappointing fashion with an early playoff exit. Such endings often are accompanied by great change within franchises, which appeared likely to happen with the Cowboys, given head coach Mike McCarthy’s shaky job status. McCarthy isn’t the only one whose future was put into question after the season. Star running […]

The Atlanta Falcons have several pressing matters on their hands in the 2022 NFL offseason. However, perhaps their biggest decision rests with the fate of star wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who has been the subject of recent trade rumors. Ridley only appeared in five games for the Falcons, citing mental health issues as reason for […]

The Arizona Wildcats have had an outstanding season so far, as they are currently ranked as the number-two team in the nation, though that ranking will change following their loss to unranked Colorado over the weekend. The bottom line is, the Wildcats are enjoying success on the court right now, something that they have put […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had an eventful offseason, First, legendary quarterback Tom Bardy retired, then it looked like he wasn’t going to- then he did. Things were relatively quiet until recently, when Tampa Bay announced they were picking up the fifth-year option on linebacker Devin White’s contract. On Monday, offensive lineman Ali Marpet announced […]

Former Cleveland Browns head coach and current Grambling State Tigers leader Hue Jackson was in the news recently for accusations that he was forced to tank during his time with Cleveland. Now, Jackson is in the news once again, this time for his recent Grambling State hire of controversial coach Art Briles, who was accused […]

The Arizona Cardinals offseason has been anything but quiet, as drama has unfolded around star quarterback Kyler Murray. First, Murray seemed to be sending the franchise a message with his actions on social media, as he basically erased everything Cardinals-related from his pages. Then, Murray, through his agent, expressed a desire for a new contract, […]

Miami Marlins CEO and MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter shockingly stepped down from his post on Monday, also a crucial day of negotiations between the owners and the players in the ongoing MLB lockout. Jeter cited differences of vision between he and the Marlins as reason for him stepping down from his post. However, […]

The Denver Nuggets are one of the better teams out west despite not having two of their key playmakers in Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Led by MVP candidate Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets are currently sixth in the Western Conference- and very much in contention. What’s not to like? Apparently, a lot. The Nuggets […]

The Indianapolis Colts are seemingly in a rock and a hard place when it comes to the future of quarterback Carson Wentz. The Colts immediately entered the contender conversation when they acquired the talented signal-caller from the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason. Indy was red-hot for a stretch in the regular season but royally collapsed at […]

The MLB lockout is raging on, though that shouldn’t stop baseball fans from speculating about the game’s biggest storylines to help pass the time. Free agent shortstop Carlos Correa is one of those big storylines, as there were MLB teams lining up to bid for his services before the work stoppage. Correa is still in […]

On Thursday, ESPN’s Dianna Russini spoke about the Green Bay Packers situation with Aaron Rodgers, shockingly saying that the star quarterback is seeking to become the highest paid player in the NFL. Rodgers, who would command a salary in the $50 million range, was savagely roasted by this former Packers star for being ‘selfish’, via […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar guard James Harden is set to make his debut with his new team on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. By now, many have heard and read about the rumors surrounding Harden’s exit from the Brooklyn Nets, the second team he has seemingly forced his way off in the last two seasons. Timberwolves […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has been the subject of rumors since his team hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. First, McVay was rumored to be considering retirement, something that was refuted by his girlfriend. Then, rumors began to swirl that McVay was being courted for a role as a television analyst. On Friday, McVay […]

Former Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley was traded to the Detroit Pistons at the deadline in a four-team deal involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers. Bagley was beginning to be unhappy in Sacramento, as his agent called out the franchise for his client’s lack of involvement in the Kings’ rotation. Given the rumored […]

The Boston Celtics are doing just fine right now with their core of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, as they are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference after a strong stretch of recent play. However, there was a time where the Celtics were linked to nearly every big-name star in the league, thanks to then-general […]

German tennis star and world number three Alexander Zverev made headlines for all the wrong reasons at the Mexican Open during a doubles match. Zverev, angered over a call by the chair umpire, proceeded to smash his racket against the chair, resulting in his expulsion from the tournament and eventual fines. The German star since […]

The Kansas City Chiefs fell just short of making the Super Bowl for the third straight year with their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship game. Patrick Mahomes and company looked like they were on the fast track to the big game before they endured a second-half collapse. The team is still […]

The New York Mets’ first season under billionaire owner Steve Cohen didn’t go quite as planned, as the team struggled to the tune of a 77-85 record, complete with a second-half collapse in typical Mets’ fashion. However, the team quickly reloaded in the offseason before the lockout, bringing in such big fish as Max Scherzer […]

The Detroit Lions had to watch as former quarterback Matthew Stafford won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams after they traded him away last offseason. It had to be hard for the franchise to watch their longtime signal-caller win the big game while wearing another uniform. However, if the Lions and their fans […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are poised to have one of the more dangerous offenses in the NBA after the acquisition of James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets. Harden, one of the best scorers in the league, gives Philly a legitimate MVP-caliber player alongside star center Joel Embiid. One of the bigger questions about the Sixers, besides […]

The NFL received some tragic news on Thursday. Former Houston Oilers- now Tennessee Titans- Pro Bowl wide receiver Ken Burrough has passed away at the age of 73, as reported by Pro Football Talk of NBC Sports. Former Oilers wide receiver Kenny Burrough died on Thursday. Burrough’s family announced his death at the age of […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ decision on his playing future has the capability to change the entire landscape of the NFL, as well as the 2022 prospects of his franchise. The stakes are highest for the Packers, who have been on the brink of the Super Bowl the last few years but just haven’t […]

The moment is ingrained in every Golden State Warriors fan’s memory. It’s the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavs and the Dubs. Then-Cavs star LeBron James and Warriors forward Draymond Green ended up entangled while chasing after a loose ball, with Green hitting the floor. James then attempted to step over Green, which the […]