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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 […]

The Detroit Lions are eliminated from playoff contention, but they are still playing for pride. Or, in the case of Jamaal Williams, they are playing for team history. Williams scored on a one-yard touchdown run, his 16th rushing touchdown of the season. This moves him into a tie with the legendary Barry Sanders for the […]

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 […]