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Making the NFL is difficult, no matter which team you’re trying to make. One rookie kicker found that out the hard way, and it was rather embarrassing. The Jaguars cut former Iowa State kicker Andrew Mevis on Friday after he missed three field goal attempts. However, one of those attempts hit a bystander. The bystander […]

Atlanta Braves star Austin Riley has emerged as one of the better hitters in the National League. He is tearing the cover off the ball in the month of July and is close to surpassing one of baseball’s greats. Riley recorded three extra-base hits on Friday night, bringing him to 24 on the month. He […]

AEW owner Tony Khan is no stranger to the sports world. Besides owning AEW, he is the co-owner of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars and the Director of Football for Premier League side Fulham FC. Khan has met his fair share of figures in sports, but according to him, he has a bond with one unlikely […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is being handed the keys to the castle in 2022. And those around him say he is more than ready for the role. Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair heaped praise on their signal caller on Wednesday. Moseley had some success against Lance in practice but was still […]

Philadelphia Eagles receiver AJ Brown is entering his first season in the City of Brotherly Love. And according to the 25-year-old, the fanbase is living up to that moniker. Brown spoke to reporters following practice on Wednesday, where he was asked about he thought about Eagles fans thus far in his tenure. “It was very […]

The Detroit Tigers were supposed to be better than this. The team had a promising season last year, winning 77 games against all odds and taking the best teams in baseball to task. However, the team sits in fourth place in a rather weak American League Central division. They’re currently fighting to not be 20 […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols is playing his swan song across Major League Baseball in 2022. And he is making history in the process. The 42-year-old recorded his 2110th career hit on Wednesday night. This draws him into a tie with baseball legend Rogers Hornsby for fourth all-time in Cardinals history. The Cardinals legend […]

The Detroit Tigers lit up the San Diego Padres Monday night, a rarity for their offense. However, one thing that isn’t a rarity is Miguel Cabrera making history. The 39-year-old reached 1840 career runs batted in, pulling ahead of former Philadelphia Athletics star Al Simmons for 13th place all time. He is now four RBI […]

The Texas Rangers added depth and experience to their pitching core on Monday. And they’re hoping to catch lightning in a bottle, so to speak. The Rangers announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel to a minor league deal. Texas is the third team to give the southpaw a shot. The 34-year-old spent time […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan appeared on the TK Show podcast on Monday. It seems as if he has tipped his hand as to who will start at quarterback. Shanahan told The Athletic he expects veteran Jimmy Garoppolo to report to training camp on Tuesday for a physical. However, the 30-year-old is unlikely […]

On Friday night, the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames came together on one of the biggest trades in recent NHL history. The two teams swapped 100+ point wingers as the identities of both teams changed drastically. The Panthers traded Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt, and a lottery-protected 2025 first-round pick to the Alberta-based franchise […]

Antonio Brown made a name for himself in the NFL. And he did it in more ways than one. He was a dynamic receiver at the top of his games, but there was also a lot of drama and antics when it came to the Central Michigan product. Brown hasn’t yet to sign with an […]

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday. And that moment has led to many reminiscing about his career. Ortiz retired in 2016, after 20 years in the big leagues. He broke in during the 1997 season with the Minnesota Twins, however, he spent just six seasons there. […]

Las Vegas Raiders star receiver Davante Adams ruffled some feathers with his recent Derek Carr-Aaron Rodgers comparison. And the 29-year-old is not backing down from his hot take. Adams told CBS Sports on Friday that there would be an adjustment when you go “from Hall of Famer to Hall of Famer.” Social media was set […]

Houston Texans rookie receiver John Metchie III announced on Sunday that he was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), and would likely miss the 2022 season. The football world came together to show their support. One of those who expressed their support was Metchie’s former head coach, Alabama’s Nick Saban. In a statement released through […]

The XFL is relaunching its league in the spring of 2023. They will do so under new leadership, and as we learned Sunday night, in a few new cities as well. The XFL announced during a “town hall” the eight host cities of their teams for this third iteration of the league. Host cities of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were roughed up a bit by the Cincinnati Reds. And, in the process, saw one of their longtime veteran pitchers get shelled. Right-hander Adam Wainwright gave up seven runs in 5.1 innings of work. He gave up five hits, walked three, and struck out just two batters. The Reds won the game […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays exploded for 28 runs against the Boston Red Sox. And the 28-year-old outfielder made team history along the way. According to ESPN Stats and Info, Gurriel’s six-hit night against the Red Sox tied the franchise record for most hits in a single game. Former shortstop Frank Catalanotto […]

Matthew Tkachuk recently informed the Calgary Flames that he would not sign a long-term deal with the franchise. On Friday night, the Florida Panthers stepped in. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports that Tkachuk has been traded to the Panthers. In return, the Flames receive Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt, and a first-round draft pick. […]

Aaron Judge has led the charge for a dominant New York Yankees squad this season. And he may stamp his name in Yankees history before the season is said and done. Judge clobbered two home runs on Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles. This is his eighth multi-home run game of the season. He has […]

The Vegas Golden Knights were once a highly regarded organization. Breaking into the league in 2017, the team made shrewd moves that led to immediate, unprecedented success. Vegas made the Stanley Cup Finals in their first year in existence. They were three games away from hoisting the Stanley Cup. It seemed as if the Knights […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made a massive addition to their receiving core this offseason. They traded two draft picks to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Davante Adams. And that move may benefit one of their more underrated receivers a ton. The Raiders inked Hunter Renfrow to a two-year, $32 million contract extension last […]

The NCAA is dealing with a lot when it comes to college football. Recent news regarding the futures of USC and UCLA has thrown the Pac-12 into chaos. The Big 10 and SEC may be gearing up to form super-conferences in the future. However, the NCAA has other business to attend in the college football […]

Juan Soto reportedly turned down a massive 15-year, $440 million extension with the Washington Nationals. And that rejection likely placed him on the trade market, with the San Francisco Giants as a possible destination. Rumors have swirled as to where the 23-year-old may end up. There are teams who have the capital to trade for […]

Jungle Boy has been off of AEW television since losing the AEW World Tag Team Championships on the June 15th episode of Dynamite. However, that changed Wednesday night. The AEW star made his return to the company following a tag team match between former associates Christian Cage and Luchasaurus against The Varsity Blondes. Cage picked […]

Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg is one of the biggest names on the free agent market. And he remains unsigned after about a week or so. Klingberg is one of the better offensive defensemen in the league. He helped the Stars make the 2020 Stanley Cup Finals, but they fell just short. He has scored […]

Colorado Avalanche breakout star Nazem Kadri hit the open market on Wednesday. Many expected that he would make a decision some time then. However, news broke that he would wait until the next day to trim some of his options down. And yet, we inch closer to Tuesday morning on the east coast, and Kadri […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols was a legacy selection to the National League All-Star Team. At the Home Run Derby, his undeniable impact on the game was honored in a very excellent way. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer competed in the Derby. He took on Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber in the first […]

The Big 12 and Pac-12 conferences have spent the last two weeks discussing a potential partnership. However, an update received on Monday night seems to have ended any hopes for such a partnership. ESPN reports that the two conferences will not partner up. They add partnership discussions are now over with. These talks began after […]

Boston Red Sox star Chris Sale has had a rough go of it on the injury front. Things didn’t get much better on Sunday against a bitter rival in the New York Yankees. Sale was hit with a 107-mile-an-hour line drive, breaking his pinky finger. Afterward, he seemed focused on getting over this injury and […]

The Seattle Mariners are undeniably the hottest team in baseball. They extended their win streak to 14 games on Sunday night. They catapulted themselves over .500 and into second place in the American League West. Seattle will send two players to the All-Star Game on Tuesday. Superstar rookie Julio Rodriguez went in among the initial […]

The 2022 MLB Draft is underway, and a lot has happened. History was made with the first two selections of the draft. And the Texas Rangers pulled off a shocker with the third overall selection. The Rangers picked former Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker at third overall. Many had him going a bit lower than that, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman has had a nice season in 2022. And in his first season in Dodger Blue, the first baseman will head to the Midsummer Classic. Freeman was named to the National League All-Star Team on Sunday night. The MLB named him to the roster as a replacement for New York […]

The 2022 MLB Draft is underway live from Los Angeles ahead of the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. Some of the best young prospects are going to hear their names called over the next three days. And it made history at the very top of the draft on Sunday night. The Baltimore Orioles used their draft […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw is one of the most dominant arms in recent memory. There is a lot he has accomplished over the years. However, there are still a few things he hasn’t accomplished. One of those things is to throw a perfect game. He came close on Friday night, throwing seven innings […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. They sit 59-30, which is good for a nine-and-a-half-game lead in the National League West. There isn’t much in the way of weakness on the roster for the Dodgers. The upcoming August 2nd trade deadline for them is about fortifying the […]

The Chicago Bears have called Soldier Field home for nearly 100 years. Opening in October 1924, it is the oldest stadium in the NFL. However, the team believes the grass is greener elsewhere. The Bears are looking to move to Arlington Heights, and want to build a new stadium there. It’s an idea the team […]

Kansas City Royals utility man Whit Merrifield has landed himself in some hot water recently. Kansas City traveled to Toronto, Ontario, Canada to face the Blue Jays on Thursday for a four-game series. Merrifield did not travel with the team. He wasn’t the only one. He was one of 10 Royals players who didn’t make […]

The MLB has been criticized for several years regarding the pay for minor league players. Those paying their dues in the minors make hundreds of thousands of dollars less than those making the minimum in the big leagues. However, things might change. The MLB agreed to a $185 million settlement in the Senne v. MLB […]