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The Indianapolis Colts are searching for a head coach after an abysmal season. Interim head coach Jeff Saturday is among the candidates for the permanent job as the NFL’s coaching cycle carries on. On Friday, we learned three new candidates to be the next Colts coach. Team owner Jim Irsay confirmed the completion of interviews […]

Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat is one of the best available players ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline. As contract talks have stalled, it seems almost certain Horvat will wear another sweater this season. To that effect, it seems like a trade could come sooner rather than later. Trade discussions around the Canucks captain […]

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has dominated so far this season. But with the Sharks exploring options ahead of the NHL trade deadline, it seems unlikely he finishes the season in a Sharks sweater. Karlsson, to his credit, has long recognized the possibility of a trade. As the deadline approaches, he has stated his […]

The USMNT is searching for a new manager as Gregg Berhalter is out of contract. That, combined with his issues with starlet Gio Reyna, makes it hard to believe he will be back on the touchline. The US Soccer Federation continues its search for a permanent manager. However, one former USMNT manager has provided his […]

The Buffalo Bills survived against the Miami Dolphins on Wild Card Weekend. Bills quarterback Josh Allen had a bit of a rough go at times despite the Bills being massive favorites. The Bills will face the Cincinnati Bengals in the Divisional Round. But one NFL analyst isn’t buying Buffalo as a legitimate contender for one […]

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher had a nightmarish Wild Card Game on Monday night. He missed four extra points during Dallas’s victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott showed his frustration over the misses during the game. Prescott did offer support after the game. However, the Dallas kicker found some support on […]

Gregg Berhalter is embroiled in controversy as his contract with the USMNT has expired. After a public spat with Borussia Dortmund’s American starlet Gio Reyna, Reyna’s mother exposed Berhalter. Berhalter found success in charge of the American national team. He helped the team qualify for the 2022 World Cup after their embarrassing 2018 failure. And […]

The Montreal Canadiens have received blow after blow this season as they languish near the bottom of the league. The Canadiens are in contention for the first overall pick after winning last year’s draft lottery. However, one bright spot has been the emergence of young star Cole Caufield. The 22-year-old is a restricted free agent […]

Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers face the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. And given the nature of their Wild Card Weekend schedule, they may be a tad more rested. The 49ers played the very first game of the playoff schedule, beating the Seattle Seahawks. Dallas, meanwhile played the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for a huge Divisional Round clash with the New York Giants. However, kicker Jake Elliott took some time to address a situation outside of that matchup. Last week, the NFL warned officials to watch out for foreign objects being used during field goal tries. Elliott has pushed back against this […]

The Atlanta Braves lost longtime franchise star Dansby Swanson this winter. And it has left them with the unenviable goal of building a winner without him. On Wednesday night, the team added a bit of depth with that goal in mind. The Braves signed former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar to a minor league […]

Alabama football is on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator. The Crimson Tide saw former defensive coordinator Pete Golding leave his position and take over the same role for Ole Miss under Lane Kiffin. Golding oversaw the Alabama defense for four years prior to his departure. He signed a contract extension in 2021, and […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are out of the playoffs after their loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Tom Brady had a rough night as the Cowboys simply dominated the game from start to finish. Brady looked frustrated all night. Whether it was on the field after plays didn’t go his way, or when […]

The Texas Rangers made a few moves this offseason. Texas had one big goal in mind when it came to improving the team: pitching, pitching, and more pitching. The Rangers brought back southpaw Martin Perez on the qualifying offer. The veteran lefty had a career renaissance with the Rangers in 2022, pitching to a 2.89 […]

Derek Carr will move on from the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason. The soon-to-be former Raiders quarterback went home after head coach Josh McDaniels benched him in favor of Jarrett Stidham. It’s the end of a nine-year relationship between team and player. A relationship that survived one of the most tumultuous seasons in recent NFL […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is in the playoffs once again. However, things aren’t going according to plan for him and the home team thus far. Down six, Brady had the Buccaneers on the five-yard line, ready to score. Instead, he floated a pass to the back of the endzone, which was intercepted by […]

The Baltimore Ravens certainly missed Lamar Jackson on Sunday. They fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in a close game, and are one-and-done in the 2023 NFL playoffs. The result certainly won’t please Ravens fans, and it definitely didn’t please head coach John Harbaugh. One other person left unhappy with the way things went Sunday is […]

The Green Bay Packers did not qualify for the playoffs in 2023. However, their players have kept an eye on the proceedings, especially their division rival Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota won 13 games and the NFC North, but it didn’t matter. The Vikings lost to the New York Giants on Sunday after a strong performance from […]

The New York Giants won their first playoff game since 2011 on Sunday. And a standout performance from Giants quarterback Daniel Jones helped drive the team toward victory. Jones did it all against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. He went 24/35, throwing for 301 yards and two touchdowns. He also led the way on the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes finally have starting goaltender Frederik Andersen back in the fold. Andersen missed 29 games due to injury before Thursday, as the Hurricanes are getting healthier. The return of Andersen has led the team to make a rather surprising decision, however. Promising goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will be assigned to the AHL, as reported […]

The Buffalo Bills entered their Wild Card Game against the Miami Dolphins as heavy favorites. However, the Bills barely managed to scrape by with a 34-31 win. The manner of victory doesn’t matter to Bills fans, and it certainly doesn’t matter to Josh Allen. The Bills quarterback only cares about the end result, not the […]

The Ohio State football team saw rising superstar coach Brian Hartline receive interest from other schools this winter. However, with rumors of Ryan Day giving up play-calling duties going around, the Buckeyes have made their move. Ohio State has promoted Hartline to the offensive coordinator position, as reported by The Athletic. The 36-year-old takes over […]

Carlos Correa has returned to the Minnesota Twins on a six-year, $200 million contract. This move comes after deals with the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants had fallen through. Reports indicated that Twins star Byron Buxton played a huge role in Correa’s return. On Friday, Correa spoke about these reports and more in […]

The Minnesota Twins ended Carlos Correa’s wild time on the open market on Tuesday. Correa and the Twins agreed to a six-year, $200 million contract after the star shortstop had two other deals fall through. For the first time, Correa is speaking about the situation. He discussed his experiences with the New York Mets and […]

Carlos Correa’s free agency saga is finally over. The superstar shortstop agreed to a six-year, $200 million contract with the Minnesota Twins after a deal with the New York Mets fell through. Many have questioned what was happening with Correa this winter. Rumors of medical concerns swirled as his free agency seemed to have no […]

Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella is not afraid to speak his mind. For example, he ripped into the Flyers team culture before coaching a single game in Philadelphia. It came as no surprise when Tortorella made the news for something controversial. However, the cause wasn’t a comment on a player or his team. Rather, […]

Vegas Golden Knights star Mark Stone played a little less than four minutes on Thursday. He left with an injury and did not return to the ice. Now, we’re learning more about the situation. Stone is considered week to week with an upper-body injury, as confirmed by The Athletic. Stone had offseason surgery ahead of […]

The Northwestern football team didn’t have a great season in 2022. They held their own against Ohio State, but beyond that, it was an abysmal year. Now, things may be getting worse for the program. Northwestern is conducting its own investigation into the football program, the school announced on Wednesday. The school is investigating an […]

The Denver Broncos are searching for a head coach after firing Nathaniel Hackett prior to the end of the season. After interviewing Jim Harbaugh, the Broncos have his Stanford replacement on their radar. Former Stanford coach David Shaw interviewed with the Broncos, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Shaw stepped down as coach of […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah enjoyed a breakout season in 2022. It wasn’t perfect, however, and his play dipped a bit as the Lions completed a winning season. With a major decision looming, the Lions have a lot to think about. And the Lions are doing just that, thinking. Detroit general manager Brad Holmes spoke […]

Detroit Lions pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson came to the Lions with a lot of expectations. If his rookie season is any indication, he certainly can live up to the hype. Hutchinson and the Lions destroyed narratives in 2022. They finished with a winning season for the first time since 2017. Lions fans and players alike […]

The Detroit Lions destroyed the Same Old Lions narrative this season with an incredible turnaround. They went 8-2 the rest of the season after a 1-6 start, earning a winning record for the first time since 2016. Quarterback Jared Goff is a major reason why. Many believed Goff to be a bridge quarterback when the […]

The Detroit Lions finished with a winning record for the first time since 2017. After destroying the Same Old Lions narrative, Detroit right tackle Penei Sewell believes the future is bright in the Motor City. Sewell, like the many on the Lions, conducted their exit interviews on Monday. Despite the offseason only just beginning, the […]

The Houston Texans fired Lovie Smith on Sunday night after a single season in charge. The team is once again searching for a head coach after the Texans fired David Culley a year ago. Houston’s vacancy has its drawbacks and positives. The major drawback has to be the concerns about how patient the Texans will […]

The Detroit Red Wings have some bright spots on their team, but they need a spark any way they can get it. That spark may come in the form of a returning star. Tyler Bertuzzi returns to the Red Wings lineup on Tuesday when the team plays the Winnipeg Jets, as confirmed by head coach […]

The Detroit Lions lost to the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving and found themselves at a bit of a crossroads. The loss was rather reminiscent of losses in years past. Detroit stands up to good teams only to falter at the end. In the weeks following, the Lions were out to prove they weren’t the Same […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t immediately commit to playing next season. And the rumblings surrounding his future don’t seem likely to quiet down soon. The Packers quarterback refused a jersey swap following a loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. When speaking to the media, he said he “wouldn’t hold them hostage” […]

Green Bay Packers rookie Quay Walker was ejected from the Packers’ 20-16 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. And Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur is not happy in the slightest. Walker’s ejection came with 5:55 left in the fourth quarter. Lions running back D’Andre Swift was slow to get up. Detroit’s medical […]

The Houston Texans lost the first overall pick on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday night, they decided to make a major change to their team. The Texans fired head coach Lovie Smith, as first reported by Adam Schefter and later confirmed by the team. The now-former Texans head coach earlier expressed his expectation to return to […]