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The New York Yankees enter their series against the Houston Astros at 76-61. Aaron Boone is under fire with 25 games left to catch the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. look like they are ramping up for a deep postseason run. However, one flaw […]

The MVP race on both sides of Major League Baseball have been exciting. Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh continue to fight for the award in the American League. However, the National League race has seen two players enter the conversation in the second half of the season. Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and New […]

The Cincinnati Bengals kick off the NFL season facing huge expectations. Joe Burrow all but demanded the team re-sign Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson. Higgins got his done second, securing his future as the secondary wide receiver in one of the league’s best offenses. Despite his football talent, he compared himself to Kevin […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been busy making deals this offseason. Mike Tomlin’s team secured a big part of its future by re-signing T.J. Watt to a massive deal. The defensive superstar will help the Steelers’ defense be just as good as it has ever been. More recently, Pittsburgh signed running back Jaylen Warren to a […]

The Detroit Tigers shocked the Major League Baseball world last season. Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson led the team to an upset win over the Houston Astros in the 2024 postseason. Less than a year later, Tigers manager AJ Hinch has the team right back in contention. Carpenter is appreciative of his team, from the […]

Jannik Sinner is one of the brightest stars in the tennis world. In an era dominated by players like Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, Sinner is the top-ranked man in the sport. He cruised into the quarterfinals of the US Open yet again, setting the table for back-to-back wins at the major. However, Drake might […]

This year’s EuroBasket tournament features some of the premier players in the world representing their countries. As group play continues, France’s national team is one of the favorites. The team is headlined by Olympic standout Guerschon Yabusele, as well as young talent like Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr. However, the Washington Wizards center’s tournament is […]

The Washington Nationals lost their 81st game of the season to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Friday night. The loss is nothing new for a Nationals team that has struggled all season. However, Washington manager Mike DeBartolo has seen flashes from James Wood and others. However, the team hasn’t leaned fully into its youth […]

Friday’s game between the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates had a lot of intrigue. For one, it served as the Major League Baseball debut for top Boston prospect Payton Tolle. He had a heck of an opponent pitching against him in Paul Skenes, though. Despite the stiff competition, Roman Anthony gave the rookie a […]

The Detroit Tigers enter the weekend sitting at 78-57. AJ Hinch has put together another elite season as Detroit’s manager, but credits the fanbase for his team’s dominance. However, the manager is still tweaking his order. One position in question is the leadoff spot. Colt Keith is the first hitter for now, but former New […]

The Green Bay Packers shocked the NFL world when they traded for Micah Parsons. The disgruntled former Dallas Cowboys star could not come to a contract agreement with Jerry Jones, resulting in the trade. Dallas got Kenny Clark and two first-round picks in return. In his introductory press conference, Parsons compared the Packers to his […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are arguably the hottest teams in baseball right now. Kyle Schwarber’s historic performance was the centerpiece of a 19-4 win against the Atlanta Braves. One day later, Bryce Harper led his team in a different kind of competition, deciding the team’s fantasy football draft order. What better sport to use to make […]

The Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets 7-4 on Thursday to rise to 63-71. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough may have found another diamond in the rough with Jakob Marsee. Despite the success of his young players, though, Miami will miss the playoffs yet again. The team’s inconsistency brings the future of Sandy Alcantara, Eury […]

The Dallas Cowboys trading Micah Parsons away shocked the sports world. However, it isn’t the first blockbuster trade that Dallas fans were subjected to. The Mavericks traded Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis in a deal that shocked even Mark Cuban. Luckily for the Mavericks owner, he and Doncic maintain […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 season is an unmitigated disaster. Tony Mansolino replaced Brandon Hyde early in the season and the team never recovered. However, Trevor Rogers emerged as a bright spot during the absence of Kyle Bradish. Despite the rough spot the team finds themselves in, he and Gunnar Henderson are not ready to give […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the NFL’s most successful teams in the modern era. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has yet to have a losing season since taking the helm back in 2007. Pittsburgh took a big swing this offseason when it added Aaron Rodgers to the roster. However, the move didn’t come without […]

There are elite head coaches around the NFL, but the AFC North has two of the best. John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin have led the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers to dominance, respectively. Only a few players have had the honor of playing for both in their career, but Patrick Queen is one of them. […]

The Boston Red Sox’s 2025 season has been variable. For a team that started the year wanting a lot from Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman, Boston has not disappointed. However, the Red Sox have made some big moves, including trading Rafael Devers. However, cutting Walker Buehler was not one. Now, the Kansas City Royals, Seattle […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 66-69 after beating the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite winning, Arizona’s season is a disappointment considering their hopes at the beginning. The Diamondbacks’ rotation to start the season was Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Corbin Burnes, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Brandon Pfaadt. Burnes’ season-ending injury threw a wrench into the works. When looking at Arizona’s […]

The New York Yankees entered Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with momentum. After Yankees manager Aaron Boone bemoaned his team’s performance against the Boston Red Sox, the team has not lost. However, Anthony Volpe gave New York fans another reason to call for Jose Caballero at shortstop. The young infielder notched his 18th […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves lacking momentum. Philadelphia lost three games in a row heading into the matchup. However, Bryce Harper and Co. took advantage of Cal Quantrill early in the game. However, Kyle Schwarber emerged as the true star of the night, hitting three home runs in four at-bats […]

The Dallas Cowboys were at the center of the chaos during the NFL offseason. Jerry Jones brought an end to the Micah Parsons drama by trading him to the Green Bay Packers. Dallas received Kenny Clark and two first-round picks in the deal that caught the NFL world off guard. In the aftermath of the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays won a shootout against the Minnesota Twins for their 78th win. However, Eric Lauer had a rough outing, giving up six runs in less than five innings. The veteran has been elite for John Schneider since getting an opportunity. Despite his success, former catcher Kaleb Joseph is concerned about him, Max […]

The Texas Rangers are 68-67 entering their weekend series against the Athletics. Bruce Bochy is in what might be the last season of his career as a manager. That kind of uncertainty makes a disappointing season worse. Now, Corey Seager is out indefinitely with an injury that could derail Texas. One of the big questions […]

In a world where NFL offenses are better than ever, kicking has become a key part of the game. For the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy convinced Kyle Shanahan to buy in to him in the offseason. Now, he and the rest of the 49ers offense need to step up. Jake Moody, for one, is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a few head-scratching moves in free agency this year. From waiving and stretching Damian Lillard’s contract to signing Myles Turner, the Bucks are all-in. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo needs another MVP-caliber season if he wants to lead Milwaukee to another title. Bucks coach Darvin Ham even said that the forward needs to […]

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2025-26 NFL season looking to take a step forward. Head coach Dave Canales likes what he has seen from Bryce Young and others in the preseason. However, the Panthers are still making adjustments to the roster. Carolina added Hendon Hooker to its practice squad. Hooker appreciates the chance to play […]

The Miami Dolphins and head coach Mike McDaniel have a lot of problems to deal with this season. However, news from Tyreek Hill and the Dolphins’ camp and the rest of the NFL were on the back burner this week. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement dominated headlines around the world on Tuesday. Despite that, […]

The Colorado Rockies spent last weekend getting swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates. While Pirates rookie Bubba Chandler stole the show in his first appearance in the major leagues, he wasn’t the most dominant pitcher in the series. Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak and his teammates could not break through against Paul Skenes, who put forward one […]

The contract dispute between the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons has defined the NFL offseason. The star defensive end and Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones have argued against one another over the details of his new deal. While Dallas’ new head coach, Brian Schottenheimer, feels like Parsons will stay, teams like the Green Bay Packers […]

The San Francisco Giants entered the second game of their series against the Chicago Cubs at 64-68. Bob Melvin’s team is on a winning streak that could propel it back into contention in the National League West. While a division title is out of the question, the Giants continue to fight. A favorable schedule and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had a hole in the outfield at the trade deadline. The Phillies addressed the issue by trading for Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins. Since arriving, the veteran outfielder has given Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson a much-needed boost. He continued a great series against the New York Mets with another highlight reel […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a three-game winning streak, finally breaking out of a slump. Dave Roberts’ team finishes off a series against the Cincinnati Reds tonight, looking to complete a sweep. However, the biggest news that comes from Wednesday night might be on the status of Max Muncy. Alex Freeland might not have […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a team that has drawn attention before the regular season. The Jaguars drafted two-way star Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick in this year’s NFL Draft, turning heads around the league. The rookie will play both wide receiver and corner this season to help Trevor Lawrence and Brian Thomas Jr. […]

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2025-26 NFL season with a lot of exciting young players. More specifically, the Panthers’ receiving core has an opportunity to turn heads around the league. However, Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan will have to do so without their veteran leader, Adam Thielen. Carolina traded the wideout back to the Minnesota […]

The Cleveland Guardians are 3-7 in their last ten games, losing ground to their rivals. Instead of lurking behind the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central, Stephen Vogt’s team is now third behind the Kansas City Royals. However, Jose Ramirez is putting the final touches on an MVP-caliber season. He, Gavin Williams, and Cade […]

Serbia is one of the favorites to win this year’s EuroBasket tournament. After a strong showing against Team USA in the Olympics, Serbia enters the event with a lot of positive momentum. They also have one of the best duos in international play in Nikola Jokic and Bogdan Bogdanovic. However, Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic […]

The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation has been one of the main stories of the offseason. The Browns seemingly ended the saga when they named Joe Flacco as the starter behind center. However, that was the beginning of a slew of moves. With Shedeur Sanders sitting as the third stringer, Cleveland traded Kenny Pickett away. Then, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have dominated Major League Baseball in the second half of the season. Milwaukee’s manager, Pat Murphy, is well on his way to back-to-back Manager of the Year Awards if he can keep it up. The Brewers have survived with Jackson Chourio on the injured list. Now, Milwaukee closer Trevor Megill will join […]