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The Penn State Nittany Lions are the No. 2 team in all of college football. Entering the season, many experts had James Franklin’s team in the inner circle of College Football Playoff contenders. A lot of that banked on the continued excellence of star quarterback Drew Allar. However, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has King Mack […]

The Michigan Wolverines’ 2025 season is off to a rocky start. After an easy win against New Mexico, Sherrone Moore’s team suffered a tough loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. However, Bryce Underwood appears settled in on his new team as he tries to lead them to the College Football Playoff. However, the Wolverines’ NIL and […]

The NBA offseason featured restricted free agents and stars changing teams. However, the biggest story stars Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Reports surfaced that Steve Ballmer, the owner of the Clippers, used a company called Aspiration to pay Leonard extra money. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver offered his thoughts on the ongoing investigation. Ballmer defended […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been the best team in Major League Baseball since the All-Star Break. Pat Murphy has found a good mix of snacks and lineup tweaks to lead his team to dominance. However, one of the team’s unsung heroes is outfielder Isaac Collins. The young standout is a National League Rookie of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James sits near the top of the NBA’s list of all-time greats. However, there is a lot of discourse surrounding on where he ranks among the best players ever. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green clashed with him and the Cleveland Cavaliers four straight years in the NBA Finals. He […]

One of the most exciting developments in the NBA is how global the game has become. Players like San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama have popularized the league around the world. However, he is not the Spurs’ All-Star at the forefront of the NBA heading to Europe. San Antonio legend Tony Parker is confident that […]

The Buffalo Bills walked out of Week 1 with a win in what might be the game of the season. Josh Allen led his team on an epic comeback to hand the Baltimore Ravens a loss in their season opener. However, the unsung hero for Sean McDermott’s team was Matt Prater. The 41-year-old kicker scored […]

The Green Bay Packers had a dominant Week 1 showing, putting the NFL on notice. Jordan Love and Co. blew out the Detroit Lions in a game that was decided early. Micah Parsons left his mark on his Packers debut, securing a big win. Now, a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Washington Commanders awaits […]

With less than 20 games left to go in their regular season, it is time for the Athletics to reflect. Mark Kotsay’s team went from a dark horse in the American League back to a familiar spot. However, Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson have had standout seasons as Major League Baseball rookies. They, along with […]

The Arizona Cardinals started their season with a 20-13 win over the New Orleans Saints. After the Cardinals made history with Calais Campbell, the offense sent a message. Marvin Harrison Jr. set the tone with a touchdown and Arizona took off. Trey McBride finished the game with six catches for 61 yards. However, Greg Dortch […]

When a player like Aaron Rodgers plays in the NFL as long as he has, making enemies is inevitable. Throughout the majority of his career, Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers dominated the Detroit Lions. That did not stop Ndamukong Suh and him from developing a fiery rivalry. Things reached a new level when Suh […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a big series win over the Toronto Blue Jays. After welcoming Aaron Judge back into the outfield, New York inched closer to the top spot in the American League East. Now, a series with AJ Hinch and the Detroit Tigers looms as the next challenge. Hinch could have […]

The San Diego State Aztecs won their first game of the season in blowout fashion. However, things got real when the Washington State Cougars handed the Aztecs and their new quarterback a big loss. With a game against the California Golden Bears looming, the Aztecs bolstered the defense. San Diego State brought in Tatuo Martinson, […]

The Auburn Tigers showed some areas of concern in their season opener. Hugh Freeze his team make big plays on the way to a 38-24 win over the Baylor Bears, but there was a lot to improve. After a 42-3 blowout of the Ball State Cardinals, the level of worry is lower around Auburn. Jackson […]

The popularity of name, image, and likeness(NIL) deal has grown exponentially over the last few years. Athletes that used to play college sports for no compensation outside of their scholarships are now enjoying big paydays. Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze has leaned into the new era with his team. Wide receivers Cam Coleman and […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of many teams under pressure as the Major League Baseball season winds down. Alex Cora got real with Red Sox fans about their team as it fights to get into the playoffs. Players like Dustin May, Rob Refsnyder, and Jarren Duran have a chance to play spoilers if they […]

The 2008 Olympics was a tipping point for American-born NBA stars. After an embarrassing showing in 2004, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, and other All-Stars had seen enough. They banded together to represent the U.S. in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The result is one of the greatest Olympic rosters of all […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on one of the best seasons in team history. AJ Hinch handed the ball to Tarik Skubal against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday to lead his team to its 82nd win of the season. Detroit’s American League Cy Young Award winner put together another nearly flawless start. His […]

The New York Yankees won the second game of a crucial series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Tension around New York is high, especially after Devin Williams and Aaron Boone received ejections this week. However, David Bednar heard his number called on Saturday and delivered a big time save. Despite that, the closer role seems […]

The Houston Astros are in one of the tightest divisional races in Major League Baseball. Heading into Saturday’s action, Joe Espada’s team has a 3.5 game lead in the AFC West. Unfortunately, his pitching staff has seen multiple key pieces miss time due to injury, including Josh Hader and Bennett Sousa. Spencer Arrighetti joins that […]

The New York Yankees are under pressure to make a playoff push with 20 games left in the season. Aaron Boone added another ejection to his career total as he fights for his players down the stretch. While the playoffs are New York’s top priority, offseason preparations can’t be ignored. Decisions on players like Paul […]

The Syracuse Orange needed every bit of regulation and overtime to beat the UConn Huskies. After losing to the Tennessee Volunteers, the Orange and head coach Fran Brown wanted to bounce back. However, a shaky game from new quarterback Steve Angeli put the team behind. After connecting with Justus Ross-Simmons for the win, his coach […]

The Los Angeles Chargers started their 2025 season with a statement win in Brazil. Justin Herbert had a near-perfect night to guide his team to a 27-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. One moment that stole the show was when Chargers defensive lineman Teair Tart took a swing at Travis Kelce. After the game, […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions moved to 2-0 on the season with a 34-0 win over the FIU Panthers. After a blowout win for Penn State over the Nevada Wolf Pack last week, the team looks ready to be a College Football Playoff contender all season long. However, James Franklin saw issues with the Nittany […]

The Atlanta Braves won the series opener against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Entering Saturday’s game, though, Braves manager Brian Snitker decided to make an interesting change to his batting order. Ronald Acuña Jr. has dealt with injuries throughout the season, putting him in a slump at the plate. To fix that, Jurickson Profar will […]

Regardless of how the year ends, the Milwaukee Brewers can look back on the 2025 regular season and be happy. Pat Murphy has used out-of-pocket snacks and cagey moves to guide his team to success. For now, the only team that can stop Jackson Chourio and Co. is itself. However, Quinn Priester moved the bar […]

The Chicago White Sox are quietly putting together a solid finish to the 2025 regular season. First year manager Will Venable has worked hard to instill a new culture in the clubhouse and focus on his young talent. With less than a month left in the season, he seems to be pressing the right buttons. […]

The Miami Marlins started their weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies at 65-75. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough made headlines after a rant about an umpire. However, there is little that he could say to help his team secure a playoff spot. Instead, the team’s focus should shift to free agents like Tomoyuki Sugano, Tyler O’Neill, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers kicked off their 2024 NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil. In a AFC West matchup, Justin Herbert entered the game under pressure. Luckily for him, head coach Jim Harbaugh helped him guide Los Angeles down the field on its first possession. His quarterback connected with Quentin Johnston for […]

The Baltimore Orioles had their work cut out for them in their series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After the Dodgers scratched Tyler Glasnow in favor of Shohei Ohtani on the mound, Baltimore’s chances did not look good. However, Orioles starter Dean Kremer got off to a great start against Los Angeles. Tony Mansolino […]

The Chicago Sky’s 2025 season has been far from what they hoped it would be. Angel Reese missed a lot of time with a back injury, putting her team in a rough spot. Even after coming back, the Sky’s All-Star forward made comments against Tyler Marsh and her teammates in Chicago. The Sky reacted by […]

The Texas Rangers are not out of the American League playoff picture completely. However, Bruce Bochy needs to pull off some magic for his team to squeak into the postseason. After Texas lost Nathan Eovaldi for the season to injury, the team’s morale took a huge hit. Now, Adolis Garcia and Jon Gray are heading […]

The Chicago White Sox kick off a weekend series against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. While the White Sox are not playing for a potential playoff spot, there are reasons for optimism in Chicago. Luis Robert Jr.’s future is still in the air, but this year’s free agency is crucial for the White Sox. Players […]

The St. Louis Cardinals kick off a crucial weekend series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday. However, Oliver Marmol has to find a way to take the Giants down with Nolan Gorman at first base. Willson Contreras’ suspension for his reaction to being ejected from a game in late August begins in the opener. […]

The San Francisco 49ers kick off the 2024 season with a divisional matchup in Week 1. Former Pro Bowl running back Christian McCaffrey is dealing with a calf injury that could keep him off the field in the season opener. The 49ers made a move to add Brian Robinson Jr. before the season, but head […]

Xavier Worthy was one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class. However, he ended up falling all the way to No. 28 before the Kansas City Chiefs ended his slide. One year later, he is one of the lead receivers in Andy Reid’s offensive scheme. However, the Indianapolis Colts and […]

The New York Yankees started spring training with a formidable starting rotation. Aaron Boone saw New York add another ace by signing Max Fried to a long-term deal in free agency. He joined Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon as the core of a top-tier trio on the mound. However, Tommy John surgery ended Cole’s season […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 NFL season opener is a big divisional game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers represented the NFC South in the playoffs for years, but Atlanta is their primary competition this season. Michael Penix Jr. is confident heading into his second professional season. However, Drake London might be his sole target on the outside […]

The Green Bay Packers kick off their 2025 regular season with a home game against the Detroit Lions. After the Packers brought in Micah Parsons in a blockbuster deal, expectations for the team rose. However, head coach Matt LaFleur is still figuring out how to handle Jordan Love’s injury. The young quarterback has been dealing […]