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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 […]

There is no telling the story of the Milwaukee Brewers without mentioning Bob Uecker. After his passing in January, the Brewers continue to keep his spirit alive in everything they do. As for Brewers manager Pat Murphy, he does it through ink. On Friday, Murphy made a big reveal of a new tattoo featuring Uecker’s […]

In July, the Chicago Bulls decided to trade Lonzo Ball to the Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro. A major reason for that was to help enhance their defense, which Okoro specializes in. Something that the Bulls personnel made clear during the week of training camp began, per Mark Inabinett of AL.com. “Among other skill sets, he […]

There was uncertainty about whether Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff would pitch in the NLDS due to a shoulder injury. However, on Friday, it was confirmed that Woodruff would not be throwing in the series against the Chicago Cubs. Nevertheless, Brewers manager Pat Murphy managed to say that Woodruff was making progress, per Jesse Rogers of […]

It is good that legendary coach John Calipari will remain the head coach at Arkansas. On Friday, the Razorbacks secured a significant victory by getting a four-star prospect Abdou Toure to commit, per Dushawn London of 24/7 Sports. Ultimately, Toure chose Arkansas over UConn and Providence. A major reason for that was wanting to play […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will be a unique event. In the hockey world, it will mark the first time NHL players from all over the world will compete since 2014. Among the top teams will be Canada, the United States and Sweden. Speaking of Sweden, former Blues player and current […]

It was a forgone conclusion as the Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. After the Padres lost Game 3 by a score of 3-1, San Diego right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t hold back in what he says the Padres need to be better at going forward. “[We […]

On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox lost the decisive Game 3 of the AL Wild Card series to the New York Yankees. To add insult to injury, it was a New Englander, Cam Schlittler, who finished the Red Sox from the mound. He finished the game with 12 strikeouts in a 4-0 shutout. In the process, […]

Last year, the North Carolina men’s basketball team made it to the NCAA tournament. At the end of the season, they finished with a 23-14 record and a 13-7 conference record in the ACC. Ultimately, the Tar Heels were eliminated in the first round by the Ole Miss Rebels. Meanwhile, according to Kevin Sweeney of […]

It is do or die for the New York Yankees. On Wednesday, they evened the score with the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series to even the best-of-three at one. One win away from the ALDS and one loss away from the end of their season.  Meanwhile, Yankees manager Aaron Boone had […]

The WNBA Semifinals between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces had it all. It has drama, suspense, grit, determination, and skill. All of which culminated in the Aces winning in five games and advancing to the WNBA Finals to take on the Phoenix Mercury. Thus, ending the Fever’s gritty ride to the postseason following […]

Last Saturday, Alabama football upset No. 10 Georgia 24-21. A major factor that contributed to their victory was the exploits of QB Ty Simpson. Altogether, he finished the game completing 24 of 38 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, Simpson rushed for 12 yards and secured another touchdown. On Thursday, Simpson reflected upon […]

When it comes to the offseason, the Indiana Fever are looking at what’s possible for Kelsey Mitchell. After all, she fought valiantly throughout the WNBA playoffs with a hobbled Fever roster. Ultimately, Mitchell succumbed to injury in Game 5 of the Semifinals against the Aces. Subsequently, she was taken to the hospital and was diagnosed […]

On Wednesday, MLB scout Dick Groch, the man who signed Derek Jeter to the New York Yankees, died at 84, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. In 1992, Groch brought Jeter along from Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. At the time, Groch made the declaration that “this kid is going to Cooperstown”, per Bryan […]

Last December, Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill suffered a serious knee injury during a game against the Buffalo Bills. Ultimately, he tore his ACL and was out for the rest of the season. Afterward, he took part in a grueling rehab process in the off-season. On Wednesday, he returned to the Lions’ practice facility and […]

There is no doubt that former NFL WR Keyshawn Johnson was one of the best. That was the case in college at USC and throughout his 11-year NFL career. He finished his career with 814 receptions and is tied with Henry Ellard for 17th on the all-time list.  Altogether, Johnson finished his career with 10,571 […]

It’s been two years since former MLB player David Ross was in the dugout managing a team. That year, his former team, the Chicago Cubs, decided to fire him. However, that doesn’t mean that he is done for good. On Wednesday, Ross made it clear that he is on the search for another shot at […]