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The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC’s top seed with a win against the New York Giants on Sunday. For Darius Slay, it was a form of revenge on behalf of teammate James Bradberry. Bradberry joined the Eagles in the offseason after the Giants released him. This fact did not escape Slay, and he reminded New […]

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks found his name among offseason trade rumors this winter. However, his latest announcement has put those rumors on the back burner for the moment. Hendriks has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, as confirmed by the White Sox closer himself. The 33-year-old is beginning treatment for the disease on Monday. […]

The Detroit Lions are no stranger to the ongoing turf controversy engulfing the NFL. The Lions sparked an NFLPA grievance after their loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. In late January, Ford Field will get a new playing surface. They will go away from the controversial slit film turf and use the monofilament […]

The Detroit Lions brought rookie pass catcher Jameson Williams back from injury in Week 13. In his next game, he caught a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings. Beyond that, the Lions rookie hasn’t made much of an impact. He had a 40-yard run last week against the Chicago Bears, but he also dropped two […]

In 2020, brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk played against each other at the NHL All-Star Game. Next month, they will play together in the 2023 NHL All-Star Game. Matthew Tkachuk is loving life in South Florida since an offseason trade to the Florida Panthers. He leads the team in goals (20), assists (28), and points […]

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman went viral for his griddy after a comeback win one week ago. And that moment perfectly encapsulates why the Red Wings are encouraged by his recent play. The Red Wings obviously liked Walman prior to his joining the team. Why else would they insist on his inclusion in last […]

Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright won gold at the 2023 IIHF World Juniors on his 19th birthday. On Friday, the Kraken put an end to his time in the NHL for the remainder of this season. Seattle assigned Wright to his junior team, the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs, as confirmed by the team. Wright has had […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered an incredibly scary injury during Monday Night Football. Football fans across social media have tweeted their support. Many fans, players and others in the sports world have also come together for an incredibly heartwarming gesture. In December 2020, Hamlin created a GoFundMe campaign for a toy drive through his […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have seen some of their best go on the shelf. They have been without star forward Jack Eichel for the last 11 games. However, the Golden Knight won’t be without one of their biggest pieces for too much longer. Eichel is expected to return to the ice on Thursday after a […]

Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions are about to play their most important game since 2016. Ironically, that game was against the same team they will face on Sunday Night Football. Detroit will face the Green Bay Packers with huge playoff implications on the line. The last time this regular season finale meant something, the […]

The Washington Capitals are in dire need of a boost as they hang around the edges of the playoff picture. Soon, they will receive that boost in the form of Tom Wilson and Nicklas Backstrom. Wilson, a notorious pest, has missed time for the Capitals this season due to a torn ACL. Backstrom also missed […]

The Carolina Hurricanes acquired forward Max Pacioretty in an off-season trade with the Vegas Golden Knights. Unfortunately, Pacioretty needed surgery in the offseason and has yet to suit up for his new team. That may be changing rather soon, however. Pacioretty could make his Hurricanes debut on Thursday, as they activated him from the injured […]

The New York Yankees brought back a familiar face to aid in their quest for that ever-elusive 28th World Series championship. And that familiar face has made a promise the returning Aaron Judge is sure to love. Brian Sabean has returned to the Yankees organization, the team has confirmed. He will serve as an executive […]

The Detroit Lions are fighting for their playoff lives as Week 18 approaches. However, one former NFL coach believes not only can they make it, but the Lions can go on a run. Mike Martz joined The 33rd Team on Monday and discussed the Lions upcoming Week 18 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The […]

Connor Bedard is the best NHL Draft prospect at the 2023 IIHF World Juniors. He’s outplayed some of the best NHL prospects at the tournament this year. On Monday, he proved why and likely cemented himself as the #1 overall pick in June’s draft. The 17-year-old Bedard broke three longstanding Canadian records against Slovakia in […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the red-hot Boston Bruins during the 2023 NHL Winter Classic. They were without star defenseman Kris Letang, who’s gone through a lot this season. However, there was another, more heartbreaking reason the Penguins defenseman missed the game. Letang missed the game because of the unfortunate passing of his father. “I […]

The Green Bay Packers kept their postseason hopes alive with a win on Sunday. And cornerback Jaire Alexander was a major factor in the Packers’ success against the Minnesota Vikings. The star Green Bay corner lined up across from star Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson. Minnesota targeted Jefferson five times during the game, but he caught […]

The NFL reserves the right to flex games out of their originally scheduled slot and into a primetime slot. On Sunday night, we learned of two games that were moved to January 7. First, the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders was scheduled to 4:30 PM EST. Then, we have the Tennessee […]

San Jose Sharks star Erik Karlsson has enjoyed a career resurgence this season. After already making team history once, he has done it again on New Year’s Day amid trade speculation. The Sharks defenseman recorded two assists in Sunday’s 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. This performance extended Karlsson’s point streak to 13 games, which […]

The New York Jets had an impressive start to the season, holding a 6-3 record at the midway point. However, they are now out of playoff contention after a Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Jets have won just one game since the midway point of the season. Their loss against Seattle represents […]

The Detroit Lions enter the final week with an 8-8 record after a huge Week 17 win over the Chicago Bears. Rookie pass rushers Aidan Hutchinson and James Houston are a huge reason why. Hutchinson improved his sack total to 7.5 on the year with half a sack Sunday. Meanwhile, Houston went off for three […]

The Dallas Stars are enjoying a fantastic season thus far. They sit in first place in the Central Division and look like one of the best teams in the Western Conference. A month after extending star Roope Hintz, they rewarded one of their veterans. Forward Joe Pavelski has signed a one-year contract extension, as confirmed […]

The San Francisco 49ers have continued to chug along with former Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy as their quarterback. And according to teammate Brandon Aiyuk, the Iowa State product is as legit as they come. Purdy led the 49ers to an overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. It wasn’t always smooth sailing, but […]

2023 is almost upon us, and that fact has me looking ahead to the new year. Specifically, my focus is on the NHL and its teams as the calendar flips to January. The NHL’s All-Star Weekend festivities kick off on February 3. A month later, the NHL trade deadline arrives as all 32 teams attempt […]

The calendar is about to turn over to a new year, and in hockey, that means one thing. All 32 teams begin preparations for a wild NHL trade deadline season. Each season has its own oddities and quirks that make it unique. That bodes true this year as well. This summer’s NHL Draft has the […]

The Green Bay Packers came away victorious against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. During the game, Allen Lazard went viral for one of the coldest taunts of the year. However, he wasn’t a fan of the fine that came with it. The NFL fined Lazard nearly $11,000 on Friday, as first reported by Pro Football […]

The Colorado Avalanche haven’t been as sharp as they have in previous seasons. However, they could take a huge step in turning things around as star forward Nathan MacKinnon is close to returning. The Avalanche star missed the last 11 games with an injury. However, he could return to the lineup on Saturday against the […]

The 2023 NHL Winter Classic is quickly approaching. Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Fenway Park to face the Boston Bruins in hockey’s biggest annual outdoor game. The Winter Classic is relatively new, all things told. Hockey fans watch the first iteration on New Year’s Day 2008 live as snow fell upon a passionate Buffalo, […]

Days after the Pittsburgh Steelers honored legend Franco Harris, the late great running back was laid to rest. And many current Steelers players showed up to pay respects. Pittsburgh running back Najee Harris missed practice to attend Franco Harris’s funeral, as confirmed by beat writer Chris Halicke. Others who attended were Terrell Edmunds, Myles Jack, […]

The Boston Bruins will host the 2023 NHL Winter Classic from Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. And this year’s game will feature a very unique baseball-themed twist. The 2023 Winter Classic will kick off with a ceremonial puck throw, as confirmed by the NHL. Recently retired Bruins legend Zdeno Chara is set […]

The Detroit Red Wings trailed the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 after the first period of play. However, they came out of Wednesday’s matchup victorious, 5-4 in overtime. The Red Wings won the game after Andrew Copp found defenseman Jake Walman on an odd-man rush. Walman has the Red Wings feeling “very encouraged” as of late, and […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs were fined earlier on Wednesday, but the news of the day wasn’t all bad. They are set to get one of their biggest pieces back in their lineup after nearly 40 days away. Defenseman Morgan Rielly is back at practice with the expectation of returning to play on Thursday, Maple Leafs […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday night. However, their trip to St. Louis cost them a pretty penny a day later. Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe was hit with a fine, the NHL announced on Wednesday. The league fined Keefe $25,000 for “demeaning conduct directed at […]

The Detroit Lions established themselves as a good team on the ground to begin the season. Their rush attack helped them win games, notably against the New York Giants. However, head coach Dan Campbell has seen his team’s effectiveness on the ground decline recently. And ahead of the team’s Week 17 game against the Bears, […]

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin recently passed Gordie Howe on the all-time goal-scoring leaderboard. For one former teammate, this news is not surprising in the least. Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana is preparing to return to the ice after missing time for personal reasons. However, he took a moment to speak about the accomplishment […]

The Detroit Red Wings acquired defenseman Jake Walman from the St. Louis Blues at last year’s trade deadline as depth. However, the 26-year-old blueliner has proven himself as a dependable NHL talent. Walman missed the beginning of the season after offseason shoulder surgery. He returned to the lineup in November, and has solidified Detroit’s third […]

The 2023 IIHF World Juniors are underway from the Canadian cities of Halifax and Moncton. Eight hopeful nations will fight for global recognition as the best developing hockey nations in the world. There are many NHL prospects representing their nation their year. However, there are also a fair number of NHL Draft hopefuls looking to […]

The 2023 IIHF World Juniors are underway. This year’s tournament takes place in the Canadian cities of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Moncton, New Brunswick. 2023’s tournament is also rife with NHL prospects. 30 of the NHL’s 32 teams have at least one player representing their country at this tournament. And that isn’t even getting into […]

Every game the Detroit Lions play until the end of the regular season has playoff implications. But for pass rushers Romeo and Julian Okwara, the Lions Week 16 matchup has even more meaning. The Lions will face the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina on Christmas Eve. The Okwara brothers, who were born in Nigeria, […]