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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 […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were a surprise team earlier this season. However, the team is 4-6 over its last ten, dropping them back under .50o. Nolan Arenado and others are out with injuries, leaving Sonny Gray and the pitching staff without an offense to compliment them. Despite Cardinals president John Mozeliak evaluating him, manager Oliver […]

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers are the cream of the crop in the National League Central. Their series this week will show Craig Counsell a lot about his team. The Cubs brought in Taylor Rodgers at the trade deadline in an effort to retool the bullpen around Daniel Palencia. However, the team’s real improvement […]

The Chicago Sky have been without All-Star forward Angel Reese since July 29. The Sky forward missed almost three weeks with a back injury. She made her return against Nneka Ogwumike and the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night. However, she and Kamilla Cardoso came up short against the Storm’s front line. The result was a […]

The Atlanta Braves are still fighting for a playoff spot despite their struggles. Atlanta has gotten great performances from Michael Harris and others, but have fallen short of expectations. Brian Snitker and the front office made a move to add another outfielder to play behind Harris and Ronald Acuna Jr. Atlanta claimed Jake Fraley off […]

The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off a series against the Seattle Mariners on Monday. The matchup features both Cal Raleigh and Kyle Schwarber, two of Major League Baseball’s home run leaders. Schwarber made a statement early in Tuesday’s game, opening up the scoring with a 404-foot solo shot. The home run puts him in the record […]

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers are in a tight divisional race. Both teams are fighting for the top spot in the National League West. The Giants and Dodgers are fiery rivals, and San Francisco’s “Muni” public transportation system is joining in. The city showed support for Rafael Devers and Co. by throwing […]

The Atlanta Braves entered their matchup against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday without one of their stars. Austin Riley has not played since August 2 with an abdominal strain. He and All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. spent time on Brian Snitker’s injured list earlier this month. While Acuna Jr. returned last week, Nacho Alvarez […]

The Cleveland Guardians enter Tuesday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 64-60. That record has Stephen Vogt’s team as the first one out of the playoff picture. After a trade deadline filled with rumors around Steven Kwan and others, Cleveland stood pat. Now, it is time for them to call up some prospects to […]

With less than 30 games left in their season, every game counts for the Texas Rangers. Rangers president Chris Young decided to go all-in at the trade deadline to give Bruce Bochy a chance to make a run. However, tragedy might have struck in the form of Jacob deGrom missing a start. The starter won’t […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of Major League Baseball’s best teams, but are 5-5 in their last ten games. The recent struggles got worse when All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a hamstring injury. Blue Jays manager John Schneider has Ty France to fill the open […]

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is looking for a spark to re-ignite his offense. Chicago is 4-6 in its last ten games and is falling out of the race in the National League Central. The Cubs are in the middle of an important series against the Milwaukee Brewers. After Owen Caissie had his first career-hit […]

The Detroit Lions had one of the league’s best rushing attacks in the 2024 season. Lions head coach Dan Campbell used a dynamic duo to complement Jared Goff and a red-hot passing attack. By the end of the season, though, it looked like Jahmyr Gibbs had blossomed into a star. However, the young running back […]

Arguably no team in the NBA has had a more dramatic 2025 so far than the Dallas Mavericks. The front office traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers right under Mark Cuban’s nose. In the aftermath of the blockbuster deal, Cuban and the rest of the franchise faced backlash from their fanbase. Now, his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason with a long list of priorities. They tried to check as many boxes off as they could as ownership shifted from Jeanie Buss to Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Los Angeles kept both of their stars in Luka Doncic and LeBron James. However, […]

The New York Mets are one of the more star-studded teams in Major League Baseball. Players like Pete Alonso and Juan Soto lead the way, but shortstop Francisco Lindor is making team history, too. He has been so good that he has motivated an NBA player to pursue a baseball career. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have used a hot stretch since the All-Star break to extend their division lead. Rob Thomson’s crew has a 5.5 game lead in the National League East heading into Tuesday’s action. Even though Philadelphia brought in Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline to address their bullpen, the team is getting even more […]

The Boston Red Sox secured their 68th win of the season against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The win helps them keep pace with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees in their division. 2025 has seen Alex Cora and Boston call up many of the team’s top prospects, including Roman Anthony. Players like […]

The New York Mets lost a high scoring affair to the Seattle Mariners in their series opener. In all regards, Saturday’s game could have followed a similar script. However, Nolan McLean out-performed Bryan Woo in a pitcher’s duel to earn a win in his Major League baseball debut. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza picked him as […]