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The Houston Astros have leapt over the Atlanta Braves as favorites to win the World Series after they beat the Minnesota Twins in the American League Divisional Series, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Led by hitters Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve and pitcher Justin Verlander, the Astros are predicted to run it back after winning it all last […]

New Orleans Saints top receiver Chris Olave, who was suffering from a toe injury, was listed as a full participant in Thursday’s practice on the team’s official injury report. On Wednesday, Olave was a limited participant in practice as the toe problem was a new development in terms of the injury report by the Saints. […]

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno should be available for the rest of the playoffs after suffering a hand injury, the team announced on Thursday. The Diamondbacks’ social media post included a quote from Moreno himself indicating his hand is fine and that he’ll be ready to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies or Atlanta Braves in […]

Even though the Miami Heat won their exhibition opener Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets with some positive aspects, one key concern about the team persists as preseason play continues. The point guard position has been emphasized for some time now in regards to the Heat because of how the roster is constructed. Gabe Vincent was […]

With new Miami Dolphins receiver Chase Claypool trying to get acclimated to the team, he’s already receiving praise from stars Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle about his attributes. About Claypool’s frame, Hill said during his press conference that the former Pittsburgh Steeler and Chicago Bear “looks like a freaking vending machine out there” according to […]

With a Miami Dolphins week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, one might already have their predictions written down based on how either team is doing. One team is 4-1 and has arguably the most explosive offense in the league led by quaterback Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Tyreek Hill and the other team is still […]

Earvin “Magic” Johnson has received sarcastic replies under his post on X (formerly known as Twitter) about how the Los Angeles Dodgers got swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the postseason yesterday. What exactly did Johnson say? Well, he said that the Dodgers didn’t hit or pitch well, which is why they lost. “We’re all […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke out about tight end George Kittle’s “F**k Dallas” shirt he wore under his jersey in the team’s blowout win against the Dallas Cowboys last weekend. Drawing from Kittle’s known love of professional wrestling, Shanahan said to the media that it’s “WWE stuff,” and that he didn’t think […]

A ton of storylines came out of the Miami Heat’s preseason opening win over the Charlotte Hornets. Two players in particular who stood out to head coach Erik Spoelstra are Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Thomas Bryant. Both players are newcomers in different ways, as Jaquez is a rookie selected out of UCLA with the No. […]

In the Miami Heat’s preseason win over the Charlotte Hornets last night, 113-109, there were a ton of bright spots, but no one stood out more than Cole Swider. Cole Swider scored 17 points as he made five three-point shots out of his nine attempts, and those deep balls came in significant moments where the […]

Being a fantasy football manager of Detroit Lions rookie Jahmyr Gibbs has been rough enough, and with head coach Dan Campbell’s comments about David Montgomery taking the workload, it’s just an extra punch to the gut. During his press conference Wednesday, Campbell said that Montgomery “carries the load” and Gibbs is the “changeup.” Campbell added […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said to the media Wednesday that defensive back Jamal Adams is out of concussion protocol according to The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta. For Jamal Adams, this has to be good news as his return after a year’s absence last Monday night against the New York Giants was spoiled as […]

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. is being designated to return to the team and practice as star rookie De’Von Achane goes on injured reserve (IR) according to Josh Alper of NBC Sports. Wilson was put on the IR in the beginning of the season and hasn’t played since, but the running back room […]

There seems to be no doubt that most people believe that the postseason run that Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat went on was extraordinary. Having an up-and-down season filled with injuries to losing in the first play-in game and scraping by the next, it was almost certain that the Heat would be a first-round […]

When it comes to what Miami Heat President Pat Riley and star Jimmy Butler have accomplished together, it seemed like it was always going to be a recipe for success. While the Heat haven’t won a championship since 2013 when LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh were together, Miami has tasted success since acquiring […]

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane had been a fantasy football darling for managers early on this season, but those same managers had to suffer with the news that the star rookie picked up a knee injury in the Dolphins Week 5 win over the New York Giants that will miss time according to ESPN’s […]

The Miami Heat showed out in their preseason opener, beating the Charlotte Hornets 113-109 in a back-and-forth affair. With the way the crowd sounded, it had the atmosphere of a playoff game at Kaseya Center. While fans should always take the preseason with a grain of salt, exhibition basketball can showcase the strengths and weaknesses […]

Nikola Jokic is voted by various general managers in a survey by the NBA as most likely to win the Kia MVP award this season over the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, and others. Besides being predicted to win the award, the annual NBA GM survey also saw executives vote Nikola Jokic […]

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule had some hard criticism for running back Anthony Grant and his ball security issues as he talked to the media Tuesday. While Nebraska beat the Illinois football program last Saturday, 20-7, Anthony Grant fumbled the ball toward the end of the fourth quarter when the Cornhuskers were trying to […]

Fantasy football can be a cruel game to play. I’m sure there are a good portion of people that had locked in the Washington Commanders defense against a struggling Chicago Bears offense last Thursday night. I bet people would want to reverse their week 5 position rankings. Coming in as one of the top projected […]

After Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered an injury that will have him miss time, the team is working out four signal-callers to bring depth to the room according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The four quarterbacks that the Colts are working out are Kellen Mond, Anthony Brown, Holton Alhers, and Trace McSorley. Garafolo notes […]

As the MLB playoffs are in the midst of the divisional series, the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies have stood out as the top two teams left to win the World Series according to Fox Sports. The odds also saw the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves get lower after each taking a loss. In […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is dealing with a right ankle injury and was listed by the team as “Did Not Practice” Monday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Kelce suffered a non-contact injury late in the first half against the Minnesota Vikings after catching a pass that had fans worried about his status […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke out about sports agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports and how his claim to fame isn’t because of their relationship as said to 60 minutes. The two have been known long-time friends which has prompted people to credit the success of Rich Paul to LeBron James, even with […]

After the San Francisco 49ers blew out the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, 42-10, analyst Skip Bayless compared Brock Purdy to none other than seven Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady. The claim came from Bayless, a known Cowboys fan, on his Fox show “Undisputed” Monday morning where besides making the lucrative comparison, he also […]

Some might label this offseason for the Miami Heat as a failure after missing out on Bradley Beal, Jrue Holiday, and most notably, Damian Lillard. As the team ends their week of training camp, head coach Erik Spoelstra is confident with the current roster heading into the season. While that can easily be seen as […]

The Miami Heat had two major opportunities to improve the backcourt as they had their eyes set on superstar scorer Damian Lillard and former Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday. However, Lillard went to the Bucks, and Holiday was acquired by the Boston Celtics. Plus, with Gabe Vincent signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in the […]

Josh Richardson is a name Miami Heat fans remember as a part of their young core up until 2019 when he was traded. Four years later, he’s back with the team and ready to play a significant role. After he was initially traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in which Miami acquired Jimmy Butler, he would […]

With all the storylines surrounding the Miami Heat, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. is one of the more underrated aspects of the team heading into 2023-24. When one thinks of a rookie, usually they can be perceived as inexperienced or “green.” But according to the Heat’s coaching staff and his new teammates, Jaquez already acts like […]

Wayne Ellington can be seen working with the Miami Heat during this first week of training camp at FAU. But this time, he isn’t a player himself. The former Heat guard from 2016-2019 is now a player development coach as announced by the team on Sept. 29 through their X  page. He’s now the “Coach […]

With the Eastern Conference powering up, the Miami Heat are looking for one of their younger players to break out in 2023-24 to go along with their main core. A player who stands out that has high expectations not only for himself, but from the coaching staff and teammates is Nikola Jovic. No…not reigning NBA […]

On day two of the Miami Heat’s training camp at FAU in Boca Raton, Florida, there was one word that head coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized and stood out from the rest. “Intentional.” A quick Google search will define that word as “done on purpose” and “deliberate.” Translating that to basketball, it’s safe to say that […]

With huge moves happening around the Eastern Conference such as the Milwaukee Bucks acquiring Damian Lillard and the Boston Celtics adding Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, the Miami Heat haven’t made a big splash. Among their acquisitions, the Heat brought back Josh Richardson and signed Thomas Bryant, but they also lost contributors such as Gabe […]

The Miami Heat organization will look a little bit different in the 2023-24 season, as Udonis Haslem won’t be on the sidelines this upcoming season. Haslem announced his retirement in July, which ended a massive 20-season stint with the Heat where his final playing time came in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, breaking the […]