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The Houston Astros hold a two game lead in the American League West before Saturday’s games. However, Astros manager Joe Espada has his work cut out for him. Bryan Abreu stepped into the closer role after Josh Hader suffered an injury that could keep him out until the playoffs. Now, it looks like Bennett Sousa […]

Shedeur Sanders is the most popular Cleveland Browns quarterback, even if he is a fourth-stringer. Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski named Joe Flacco the starter ahead of the Browns’ preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams. That didn’t stop fans from supporting Sanders in his first game in Cleveland. The rookie came in behind Dillon […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced their fair share of injury problems this season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has dealt with lengthy absences from Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow this season. Even Shohei Ohtani is working his way back up to his normal workload. With too many starters and not enough playoff rotation spots for […]

The Cleveland Browns entered their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams with a lot of attention. The team announced that Dillon Gabriel will serve as Joe Flacco’s backup instead of Shedeur Sanders. Both got to play against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, but Flacco ran with Njoku and the rest of the starters. […]

With the NFL’s regular season looming, the Atlanta Falcons are one of the league’s most intriguing teams. After a promising training camp and preseason from Michael Penix Jr., hopes are high for Atlanta in the NFC South. However, Drake London could really use some help on the perimeter. Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off their weekend series against the Washington Nationals taking a gut punch. Riley Adams gave the Nationals a 3-0 lead with a home run in the first inning. Despite a scorching stretch from Trea Turner for Philadelphia, Rod Thomson saw other players step up. Bryson Stott swatted a two-run shot before […]

The Houston Astros kicked off a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles with a bang. Houston had to live without Jeremy Peña for a long stretch thanks to a lower body injury, but the shortstop made a statement early on Friday night. He took Orioles starter Cade Povich deep, hitting a three-run home run into […]

The Milwaukee Brewers welcomed back a franchise favorite on Friday. Will Adames spent three and a half seasons with the Brewers, quickly becoming beloved by the fanbase. When he signed with the San Francisco Giants during the offseason, Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy lost a key piece. In a poetic moment, Adames took Jose Quintana deep […]

The Boston Red Sox are right in the middle of the race in the American League East. The Red Sox used a clutch win against the New York Yankees to come within five games of the Toronto Blue Jays for the lead. Boston manager Alex Cora made a move to help his pitching staff, sending […]

The Seattle Seahawks underwent some major changes this offseason. Seattle moved on from long-time head coach Pete Carroll and Geno Smith, bringing in Sam Darnold and Mike MacDonald. Now, Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Co. enter the season with a new energy, but the roster still has holes. However, bringing in a Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are 6-4 over their last ten games. However, reinforcements could be on the way soon. Toronto announced that Shane Bieber is making his Blue Jays debut against the Miami Marlins on Friday night. John Schneider also had some good news to share about the status of All-Star starter Vladimir Guerrero Jr., […]

The NFL offseason has been full of big stories. However, the ongoing drama between Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons has taken center stage. The star defensive end wants a lucrative contract, but Jones isn’t budging. The Cowboys owner, who also serves as the general manager, told Stephen A. Smith that he wanted […]

The New England Patriots started a culture change when they hired Mike Vrabel. The new head coach has already left his mark on the Patriots’ preseason. Another player helping to change the vibe is rookie offensive lineman Will Campbell. The former LSU Tiger has his coaches ready to see what he can do with Drake […]

The Tennessee Titans are one of the league’s more interesting teams heading into the regular season. After the Titans drafted Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, expectations changed. Now, head coach Brian Callahan has a talented quarterback to build his offense around. Calvin Ridley, for one, is encouraged by […]

The New England Patriots have made a lot of waves throughout the NFL preseason. In their first season under head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots are going through a culture change. While some players, including Drake Maye and TreVeyon Henderson, have impressed, others have been a mixed bag. Kyle Dugger, for one, was a big […]

The New York Yankees entered their series against the Boston Red Sox on a roll. Manager Aaron Boone’s team put on a show offensively over the past week, going on a five-game winning streak. However, Boston put an end to that momentum with a 6-3 road win. While the Red Sox got clutch hits late […]

The Tennessee Titans had a disappointing season in 2024-25. They finished at 3-14, the bottom of the league. Their reward was the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, and the Titans picked Cam Ward. Tennessee’s offensive hopes lay on his and Calvin Ridley’s shoulders. However, bringing in a receiver like Terry McLaurin from the […]

The New York Yankees have enjoyed an offensive reawakening this week. Aaron Boone’s team rediscovered the magic that it started the season with at the plate. New York used the long ball to dominate the Brewers when the season started. Months later, Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, and Co. are doing the same to the Boston […]

A lot of the noise surrounding the Los Angeles Rams’ preseason and training camp has been concerning. The status of Matthew Stafford and his back has fans worried about his availability to start the season. However, head coach Sean McVay has become less concerned. The talent of Davante Adams, the new receiver opposite of Puka […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s life changed this summer. After playing with the Denver Nuggets for the first six years of his career, the forward was part of a trade that sent him to the Brooklyn Nets. The former NBA champion has many memories from his time with the Nuggets. Winning a title is at the top, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the most talented rosters in Major League Baseball. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has seen two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani have dominant performances all season. He and Freddie Freeman represented Los Angeles in the National League starting lineup in the All-Star Game. However, Will Smith remains the team’s unsung hero. […]

The Detroit Tigers enter their series opener against the Kansas City Royals at 76-53. AJ Hinch has credited the Tigers fanbase for helping his team stay at the top of the league. That support and Detroit’s trades for players like Kyle Finnegan has the team ready for a deep playoff run. However, Paul Sewald’s absence […]

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto would be the leadoff hitter on almost any team in Major League Baseball. However, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza entrusted the position to star shortstop Francisco Lindor after he overcame struggles. The All-Star infielder made the most of it yet again on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. He took McKenzie […]

The Houston Astros went from having a big lead in the American League West to fighting off their rivals. However, things just got more difficult for Joe Espada. The Astros manager is still waiting on Yordan Alvarez’s return, but now Taylor Trammel is also on the team’s injured list. However, the open roster spot gives […]

The Boston Red Sox are in the thick of the race in the American League East. Amid all of the success, the Red Sox’s team has been somewhat defined by talented prospects getting their opportunities at the major league level. Alex Cora and the front office called up Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, both of […]

The New York Yankees might have finally found their groove. Aaron Boone’s team used dominant offensive performances to jump out to a 2-0 lead in its series against the Tampa Bay Rays. However, New York is not done making adjustments to the roster in preparation for a playoff push. The Yankees added former New York […]

The Indiana Fever are 6-4 over their last ten games, making a push in the WNBA standings. Despite losing Sophie Cunningham for the rest of the season, momentum is on Indiana’s side. Lexie Hull has stepped up with Cunningham and Caitlin Clark out with injuries, helping the team contend without them. She took the time […]

The Texas Rangers entered their series finale against the Kansas City Royals looking to split the series. Bruce Bochy’s team had to play a game without Jacob deGrom thanks to soreness in his shoulder. However, Texas had to turn to Ezequiel Duran at second base after Marcus Semien left the game. The former All-Star infielder […]

The Milwaukee Brewers entered Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at 79-47. Pat Murphy and his team have to take the series seriously as they try to run away with the National League Central. However, something else they should keep in mind is their prospects. Jacob Misiorowski went from a top prospect to an All-Star. […]

The Washington Nationals entered Wednesday night’s game against the New York Mets looking for revenge. The Mets won the series opener 8-1 in a game that was never in question. The Nationals have dealt with drama surrounding Nathaniel Lowe’s exit, but another one of their veterans stepped up. Washington first baseman Josh Bell flirted with […]

The New York Giants made some big moves at the quarterback position this offseason. Brian Dabboll and the front office brought in former Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson to replace Daniel Jones. The Giants also drafted Jaxson Dart in the NFL Draft. However, New York is rolling with Wilson to start the season. He, for […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting ready to avenge last year’s Super Bowl loss. Patrick Mahomes, for one, enters the season after making key improvements to his game. His head coach, Andy Reid, will have one more chance to see his players in action before the start of the regular season. However, Mike Edwards and […]

The New York Mets entered Wednesday night’s game against the Washington Nationals on a roll. Carlos Mendoza’s team walked in on a three-game winning streak after making history on Tuesday. However, the second game in the series took a turn for the worse when Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo had to leave the game with neck […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of Major League Baseball’s best teams. However, Dave Roberts’ team is not immune to rough stretches or blunders. The latest came on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Teoscar Hernandez misplayed a ball in the outfield that set up a walk-off win. Now, questions surrounding him, Mookie Betts, and Alex […]

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets gave NBA fans arguably the best series of the postseason last year. In the end, Stephen Curry led Golden State to a win in Game 7 on the road. Earlier this offseason, All-Star center Alperen Sengun took a shot against the Warriors, saying that Golden State’s players complained […]

The Philadelphia Phillies finished a series against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. The matchup featured two of Major League Baseball’s most powerful batters; Kyle Schwarber and Cal Raleigh. However, Schwarber’s home runs during the series stole the show against Raleigh and the Mariners. He hit his 45th of the season in the finale, passing Shohei […]

When he is healthy, Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most formidable players in the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks forward has decisions to make, but he is committed to playing for his country. He and the Greek team are preparing for EuroBasket. Antetokounmpo sent a message to Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis and the Latvian national team […]

The Cleveland Browns turned heads during the NFL Draft when they drafted Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round. The projections had him going to Cleveland with the fifth pick, according to ESPN’s Mel Kiper. However, the Browns waited and added him to a rookie class alongside Dillon Gabriel. With Arch Manning on the horizon, Kiper […]

Before heading back to the NFL, Jim Harbaugh led the Michigan Wolverines to a national title. However, Harbaugh and Michigan are dealing with sign-stealing and recruiting violation allegations. Even though he is with the Los Angeles Chargers now, former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer wants the NFL to punish Harbaugh for his violations […]