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New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has struggled in recent games. And those struggles have forced his manager to move him down the lineup. The Yankees released their lineup on Monday, and it saw the struggling first baseman batting sixth. It’s the first time Rizzo has hit sixth in any lineup since his 2011 […]

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) taking a step toward significantly improving pay for minor league baseball players. The Athletic reported Sunday night the MLBPA is moving to unionize minor league players. They have sent minor leaguers union authorization cards, which is in line with organizing under the National Labor Relations Act. “The union […]

The Detroit Lions wrapped up their preseason proceedings on Sunday. Their 19-9 loss wasn’t the most encouraging thing heading into the new season, but there is still plenty to be excited about. The team has shown its personality on Hard Knocks, and its grit on the football field. There are a lot of close position […]

The New York Mets celebrated Old Timer’s Day at Citi Field on Saturday. However, the day was more than that for team icon Ray Knight. Knight’s inclusion in Old Timer’s Day would not seem out of the ordinary to the outside observer. The former corner infielder was a two-time All-Star who helped the team win […]

The Detroit Lions, like many teams around the NFL, have a ton of questions heading into the new season. However, the team provided an answer to one of their position battles on Sunday night. Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced that Jeff Okudah has won a starting role at cornerback. He will play opposite rising […]

The Seattle Seahawks have named a starting quarterback for the 2022 NFL season. Head coach Pete Carroll named Geno Smith the starter, as the veteran beat out Drew Lock for the job. The development isn’t entirely surprising. Smith has played more first-team reps than Lock in training camp. And despite an injury suffered last week, […]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has been one of the best players in baseball for a long time. He showed why that is the case on Friday night. During the top of the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, Trout came to bat with one on and one out. He took a breaking […]

If recent rumors are to be believed, MJF is due to return to AEW “somewhat soon.” It is a very interesting time for the company, who are in the news for reasons outside of the squared circle. Fans have long-awaited the return of the Salt of the Earth. His last appearance come on the June […]

The Detroit Red Wings have made a ton of moves this off-season. And on Friday, they checked off the last item on their to-do list. The Red Wings and forward Filip Zadina agreed to a three-year contract, the team announced. The deal is worth an average annual value of $1.825 million. The Red Wings selected […]

AEW has received a ton of criticism for things happening outside of the squared circle in recent days. On Wednesday night, another story of backstage drama surfaced. AEW quietly suspended Eddie Kingston a few weeks back, according to Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer. Meltzer reports the suspension has already been completed. The suspension arose from […]

Everyone loves The Acclaimed! Anthony Bowens and “Platinum” Max Caster are one of AEW’s most entertaining acts. And they certainly know how to get people riled up. On Wednesday’s edition of Dynamite, The Acclaimed accompanied Billy Gunn to the ring as the wrestling veteran was set to face his son, Colten Gunn. Caster did his […]

The Vegas Golden Knights made waves this offseason for some questionable decisions they have made in recent years. The team also made a controversial move, trading Max Pacioretty to the Carolina Hurricanes for effectively nothing. However, the Golden Knights are looking to go for it. They hired Bruce Cassidy as head coach following his departure […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has had one big mission since taking over in January 2021. No, it isn’t biting an endless amount of some poor sap’s kneecaps. The mission is to change the culture surrounding the Lions organization. So far, the mission has been a success. While Lions fans have heard this song […]

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is a legend in the game of baseball. He will be a Hall of Famer when it’s time for his name to be included on the ballot. However, that’s the future. In the present, he’s still making history. Molina started the Cardinals game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has a massive personality. That personality has brought a renewed sense of energy to the Lions organization and its fan base. However, Monday was an uncharacteristic day for the Lions head coach. He was at practice, but he was the only coach there. Campbell allowed his players to run […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols is chasing down baseball history. In his final season, the 42-year-old is just seven home runs away from a career 700 long balls. On Monday night, Pujols smashed his 693rd home run. It brings him just three home runs shy of Alex Rodriguez for fourth all-time. The Cardinals legend’s […]

Boston Bruins star forward Brad Marchand is currently recovering from a recent surgery he had. That, along with other injuries, has put new head coach Jim Montgomery in a tough spot. However, Montgomery has a plan. Speaking with the Boston Herald, the new Bruins head coach revealed some of his plans for the team’s top-six […]

MJF is expected to make his return to AEW sometime soon. However, there may be opportunities outside of the wrestling ring for the Salt of the Earth. Former WWE writer Brian Gewirtz has been doing a media tour for his new book. Gewirtz nowadays is an executive with Seven Bucks Productions, a production company owned […]

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ryan Ellis played just four games last season. The hope was that the veteran blueliner would make it back in time for the start of this upcoming season. However, it seems things won’t be going to plan. Flyers head coach John Tortorella spoke with reporters on Monday, revealing the 31-year-old likely won’t […]

The Baltimore Ravens know that, in the grand scheme of things, preseason football doesn’t matter. However, that hasn’t stopped them from taking it seriously over the last few years. The Ravens defeated the Arizona Cardinals 24-17 on Sunday, which marks their 22nd consecutive preseason victory. This is now the longest preseason winning streak in NFL […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala has been around the block a few times. He has played 18 seasons in the NBA, winning four NBA championships and one Finals MVP. In each of those 18 seasons, the length of the NBA regular season has remained the same. Iguodala’s teams play 82 games a season, year […]

The Seattle Seahawks went into their preseason game against the Chicago Bears without quarterback Drew Lock. Pete Carroll’s young signal-caller tested positive for COVID-19, knocking him out of the game. The team turned to Geno Smith, but the results weren’t exactly inspiring. Smith threw for 112 yards during his time on the field, while the […]

All Elite Wrestling has garnered a reputation for its commitment to long-term storytelling over the lifespan of the promotion. AEW prides itself on its continuity. It even considers continuity from outside of AEW. For instance, the promotion used the history between Chris Jericho and Juventud Guerrera to build their match on Dynamite last August. All […]

The Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts have held joint practices together ahead of their preseason matchup Saturday. Joint practices around the league have seen tempers flare this year. Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin and Lions running back Jamaal Williams joined in on the chippy joint practice vibe. A video posted by NFL Films, who are following […]

The Detroit Tigers are a major disappointment. Prior to the season, Tigers fans saw the 2022 MLB season as a potential beginning of the end of their long rebuild. Tigers owner Chris Ilitch even went public to declare that the rebuild was “100% over.” Detroit expected to be good this year, and great for years […]

The Detroit Red Wings are preparing for NHL training camp, like every other NHL franchise. Like other teams, the Red Wings are also keeping a close eye on the World Juniors. The team’s top prospect, Simon Edvinsson, recently opened up on his decision to compete in the rescheduled tournament. However, he is not the only […]

The Indianapolis Colts have had a few different quarterbacks, such as Carson Wentz, since the retirement of Andrew Luck. On Wednesday, team owner Jim Irsay seemingly threw some shade at his former signal-caller. “We went through the season with some inconsistency at quarterback that led to massive problems,” he said of the team’s performance last […]

A former New York Yankees relief pitcher has decided to take that proverbial ride off into the sunset. Dellin Betances has officially retired from baseball, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Betances previously tried to make a return to baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He signed a minor league contract with them back in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not one of the teams partaking in joint practices this week. However, Steelers star defensive end Cam Heyward is taking notice of the happenings across the league. Tempers have reportedly flared in joint practices all week. On Wednesday, the joint practice between the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers made headlines […]

The New York Yankees at one point played the best baseball of any team in the league. Their current losing streak, however, has them wondering what more they can do. The Yankees fell to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, marking the team’s 10th defeat in the last 12 games. This in spite of receiving […]

The Detroit Tigers lost eight games consecutively entering the nightcap of their doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. Thanks to rookie Kerry Carpenter, their fortunes changed. Carpenter mashed his first big league double, his first major league home run, his first major league RBI, and his first major league multi-hit game as the Tigers defeated the […]

Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara is undeniably having the best season of his career in 2022. And on Monday night, he joined a few very notable pitchers in team history books. Alcantara pitched seven innings of four-hit baseball against the San Diego Padres. Furthermore, he allowed no runs, walked two, and struck out seven Padre […]

The San Francisco 49ers will have a new quarterback under center for the 2022 season. After five years with Jimmy Garoppolo, head coach Kyle Shanahan is handing the keys to sophomore quarterback Trey Lance. Lance reportedly struggled in 49ers training camp but had a promising preseason debut. He’ll have to keep the impressive performances up […]

The NFL announced in October to end “race-norming,” a practice that assumed that Black players started out with lower cognitive abilities. The practice had long been criticized, even inciting a reaction from Congress in 2020. On Friday, a report came out that shared the results of 650 rescored medical tests for Black players. They did […]

Detroit Red Wings prospect Simon Edvinsson has gone down a path many in his shoes opted against. He decided to play in this year’s IIHF World Juniors tournament. Under normal circumstances, this isn’t abnormal. The World Juniors are the biggest hockey tournament for NHL hopefuls. Many of the game’s top prospects play in the tournament […]

Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers has been a lone bright spot for the team so far this season. On Sunday night, he etched his name into Red Sox team history books. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Devers launched his 25th home run of the season. It was a two-run shot to give […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London left the team’s preseason opener because of a knee injury. Now, we’re learning more about the scope and severity of the issue. Falcons head coach Arthur Smith spoke with reporters on Sunday where he provided an update. While the team isn’t concerned about this being a long-term injury, the […]

The Detroit Lions kicked off their preseason campaign on Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons. The Lions are looking to take another step in turning the franchise around in the upcoming season. Detroit finished 3-13-1 in 2021 but fought to the last play in the majority of their games. They even had a few surprising […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the hottest teams in all of Major League Baseball. On Friday night, they accomplished a feat the league hasn’t seen in 20 years. The Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-3 in Kansas City. It is the team’s 11th consecutive victory, which paces the MLB. Even more impressive […]