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The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off their sweep of the Phillies in the NLDS. Now they are channeling their energies into the NLCS, with the Cubs or Brewers waiting in the wings. In the meantime, the Dodger blue is showing support for the purple and gold before the series begins.  On Friday, the Dodgers […]

For now, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is trying to get the best out of QB Drake Maye. As a result, he is not interested in answering questions about his future with the organization, per the New England Sports Fellow.  When asked about that, McDaniels said with a smile that the thought of […]

The odds are stacked against the Phoenix Mercury as they look to avoid a sweep in the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces. For instance, they will be without Satou Sabally due to a concussion. Plus, there is no stopping A’ja Wilson, who is on an absolute tear.  However, don’t say that to Kahleah […]

As the NBA begins, there is no denying that Stephen Curry remains one of the top players in the game. Even as the Golden State Warriors comprise an aging roster, they are still a top-contending team. One of the young guns who recognizes this is GM Mike Dunleavy Jr.  On Friday, Dunleavy made the declaration […]

According to Philadelphia Eagles WR AJ Brown, there was never a meeting between him, Jalen Hurts, and Saquon Barkley. Despite Barkley saying there was a meeting after the Eagles’ loss to the Denver Broncos last Sunday. Following the Eagles’ 34-17 loss to the New York Giants on Thursday, Brown took to social media to claim […]

For most athletes, getting into the Hall of Fame is the crown jewel. However, WR Steve Smith Sr., one of the greatest Carolina Panthers ever, it is not something he is gunning for. On Friday, Smith made the revelation that due to personal circumstances, he was happy he didn’t get the call from Canton, Ohio, […]

Amidst all the rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded, the Knicks are being considered an option. Imagine the thought of Giannis playing alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles Bridges, and Josh Hart. However, if the Knicks were to pursue that, they would have to give something up. But, the Knicks appear to draw the line when it […]

Chicago is bursting with momentum after the Cubs evened the score with the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. On Saturday, the Cubs have a chance to pull off a comeback from 2-0 and move on to the NLCS and face the LA Dodgers. Following their 6-0 Game 2 win at Wrigley Field, Kyle Tucker gave […]

The NY Giants wouldn’t have defeated the Philadelphia Eagles if not in part due to the sustained effort of RB Cam Skattebo. Altogether, he finished the game with three touchdowns on 19 carries for a total of 98 yards. In all, the Giants came away with a 34-17. Obviously, it was Skattebo who came out […]

When it comes to Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood, who recently signed a six-year $4.4 million contract extension, he goes global. In other words, he makes it a point to recruit international players, and he does so for a reason, according to The Field of 68.  Ultimately, Underwood says he sees something overseas that others […]

The relationship between WNBA players and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is fraught, to say the least. Indeed, Las Vegas Aces star and WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is aware of that.  On Thursday, just before the Aces look to sweep the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals on Friday, Wilson provided her take on what she would […]

If anyone can compliment Anthony Edwards on the Timberwolves, it is Joe Ingeles. He is just as brash and just as boisterous as Edwards is. However, his game is temporarily halted by a preseason injury, per Brett Siegel of Clutchpoints. On Thursday, Ingeles suffered a left groin strain and is expected to undergo an evaluation […]

Undeniably, the New York Yankees are heartbroken at being eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. A season with so much hope and expectation came to an end before a home crowd no less. So many factors can help explain the result. However, one former Yankees pitcher, Joba Chamberlain, offers insight into a […]

On Wednesday, the prediction that Coby White wouldn’t play in the Bulls’ preseason opener came true. However, something bigger appears to be at play. Ultimately, the Bulls may look to do two things. First, lead White down the path to return in time for the regular season start after dealing with a calf strain. Second, […]

As the LA Dodgers look to sweep the Phillies, manager Dave Roberts knew who to go to. On Wednesday, it will be up to Yoshinobu Yamamoto to give the green light to get the brooms out. For Roberts, he has the utmost confidence in Yamamoto to get the job done, per Dodgers Nation. “He is […]

After the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, something happened. A meeting took place between Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, and AJ Brown to reflect on the loss. According to Barkley, the meeting was a “good thing”. On Wednesday, Barkley ultimately said that the meeting could provide an offensive spark, but also that the […]

To echo the Bee Gees, the New York Yankees are staying alive, staying alive. On Tuesday, they got back in the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays, thanks to the heroics of Aaron Judge as well as the steady arm of Devin Williams. With that, the Bronx Bombers are down 2-1 in the best-of-five series. […]

Wednesday was an eventful day for North Carolina football. First, a Hulu documentary about Bill Belichick’s first season as head coach was yanked. Then, one of his assistants was penalized for allegedly violating NCAA rules, according to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic.  According to the report, UNC cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins is caught up in […]

With the Mariners vs Tigers ALDS game under a rain delay, that leaves plenty of time on the hands of Fox Sports. As a result, Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, and Dontrelle Willis decided to engage in some nostalgia.  During an exchange, Willis made the choice to bring up the 2003 World Series, in which he […]

It remains up in the air as to what Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic will end up. Vucevic, 34, retired from the Eurobasket tournament, but is entering his 15th season in the NBA.  Additionally, rumors persist that Vucevic may be traded away to another team. On Tuesday, just before the Bulls take on the Cavaliers […]

On Fox Sports, former MLB player David Ortiz has become a beloved personality. He certainly knows how to get laughs; ask Derek Jeter for his assessment of the Yankees.  As the MLB Playoffs unfold, Ortiz is going to bat, but in a different way than during his playing days. On Wednesday, Ortiz decided to take […]

The path towards repeating as World Series champions got easier for the LA Dodgers. On Monday, Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings as the Dodgers won 4-3 to take a 2-0 lead in the NLDS over the Philadelphia Phillies.  In the process, they made MLB history by scoring four or more runs in 13 consecutive […]

This is not the way Chicago Bulls guard Coby White wanted to start the preseason. First, he is being limited in training camp due to a calf strain he sustained over the summer. As a result, he is taking it slowly before the regular season starts. On Monday, Bulls coach Billy Donovan officially confirmed that […]

On Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles are still reeling from their 21-17 loss to the Denver Broncos. A game in which the Broncos mounted a fourth-quarter comeback in which they scored 18 points. In the process, the Eagles suffered their first loss of the season. Additionally, Saquon Barkley is hobbled by a knee injury before the […]

On Saturday, Houston will take on Oklahoma State. However, it is not a guarantee that QB Conner Weigman will hit the field. On Monday, Weigman was placed under concussion protocol, per Joseph Durate of The Houston Chronicle. However, head coach Willie Fritz indicated that Weigman is “trending in the right direction”. Last Saturday, he had […]

Over the weekend, No. 16 Notre Dame football demolished Boise State 28-7. A catalyst for victory was QB CJ Carr. He completed 15 out of 23 pass attempts (65.2%) and had two touchdowns. As a result, more will be expected out of him going forward. According to Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, he foresees the […]

After Week 4 of the NFL brought on a rash of injuries affecting star talent, Week 5 brought on some of the same. This past weekend brought a range of injuries, from simple sprains to potential season-ending injuries, helping to define the beginning of October as the cool breeze of fall approached. Here is a […]

A week ago ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum expressed intentions to leave his job and run for the U.S. Senate in the state of Alabama. Now, it appears as though he has lost his position as a result of his political desires, per Nick Kosko of On3Sports.com. According to Clay Travis of Outkick, ESPN and it’s […]

It has been a treacherous time for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. Recently, he ended a long stalemate by agreeing to a two-year extension worth $48.5 million. Now, he is looking to do his part to lead the Warriors back to the promised land. With all that, it is good that he has Stephen […]

Evidently, there appears to be bad blood between North Carolina and the New England Patriots under Bill Belichick’s rule as head coach. So much so that it took North Carolina’s social media team a minute too late to celebrate former QB Drake Maye on Monday. This, after Maye, QB of the Patriots, led them to […]

Over the weekend, Texas suffered a huge upset loss to Florida 29-21. A win that had Florida fans wanting to rub it in the face of QB Arch Manning in particular. A loss that will fuel the fire of Manning critics, among them former college football standout Johnny Manziel. On Monday, Manziel unleashed a strong […]

In November 2023, the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell as manager. This is after he spent eight seasons managing the Milwaukee Brewers. Fast forward to 2025, the Cubs and Brewers are duking it out for the NLDS. On Saturday, before the first game at Miller Park, Counsell didn’t get a friendly welcome from the fans […]

After the Phoenix Mercury lost Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, concerns were raised about the status of Alyssa Thomas. She had an apparent wrist injury and head coach Nate Tibbets had no further update after the Mercury were defeated 89-86. On Saturday, the Mercury received some good news, per Kendra Andrews of ESPN. Ultimately, […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees in the ALDS, some will not be playing. Among those left off the roster is shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette is out with a knee sprain. As a result, if the Blue Jays make it to the ALCS, his playing status remains uncertain, per Jorge […]

A month ago, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic decided to retire from the Eurobasket tournament. This time around, he is in the final year of his three-year $60 million contract with the Bulls. As a result, his future in basketball remains unknown. Vucevic, 34, ultimately said the decision to step away from international basketball was […]

After Thursday, the Los Angeles Rams are still feeling the hurt after losing to the San Francisco 49ers 26-23 in overtime. In OT, the Rams still had a chance, but Kyren Williams fumbled on fourth down and one. On Saturday, QB Matthew Stafford spoke out about the play that lost them the game, admitting that […]

The battle of the lefties isn’t just reserved for the Democratic Party. It will commence in Game 1 of the NLDS between the LA Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies. For the Dodgers, they are going with their left-handers to take on the Phillies ‘ left-handed hitters, per Bob Nightingale of USA Today. After much speculation, Dodgers […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls got concerning news about Patrick Williams after he injured his ankle during training camp. At week’s end, a sigh of relief came through the team about Williams’ status, per Grant Mona of Sports Illustrated.  It turns out that Williams planted his foot on the wrong day and had to leave […]

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS. For Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani, he will be on the mound for the first game. It will be his first postseason start as a pitcher, and it will be on the road.  Nevertheless, he is looking forward to […]