Eagles linebacker Oren Burks was fined $8,333 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness after using his helmet to force a fumble on the opening kickoff of the Eagles’ 22-10 win over the Packers in the wild-card round. Despite the hit not being flagged during the game, Burks’ action led to a turnover that the Eagles…
The NFL’s officiating issues were on full display during the Green Bay Packers’ opening play against the Philadelphia Eagles last week. This play is a prime example of the inconsistencies and shortcomings within the league’s officiating and review system. The sequence began with Packers returner Keisean Nixon fumbling the opening kickoff. Although the ball was…
With the National Championship game just two days away, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will be without an offensive lineman as they face the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Left tackle Anthonie Knapp will miss the game due to ankle surgery, according to Mike Berardino of the…
The New York Yankees have already established a strong back end for their bullpen heading into the 2025 season. On December 13, they acquired closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, bringing with him his unique “Airbender” pitch—a modified changeup—that helped him record 36 saves in 2023. Despite missing the first half of the 2024…
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for a crucial divisional round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, following a commanding 22-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers during wild-card weekend. The Eagles have been one of the NFL’s top teams this season, widely regarded as a favorite in their playoff push. However, their passionate fanbase…
Could Sam Darnold find himself wearing an Indianapolis Colts uniform next season? As one of the top quarterback free agents of the offseason, the former USC star is likely to generate significant interest across the league. Currently with the Minnesota Vikings, Darnold could re-sign with the team. However, with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy expected to…
While much of their offseason roster-building is complete, the San Francisco Giants might still have one more move in the works. According to MLB insider Robert Murray of FanSided, the Giants are reportedly interested in signing power-hitting outfielder Randal Grichuk. The Pittsburgh Pirates have also been listed as potential suitors in the same report, but…
The St. Louis Cardinals appear to be entering a long-anticipated rebuild this offseason. While the team has already moved on from some veteran players, the front office is reportedly open to trading star third baseman Nolan Arenado, among other key pieces. However, this doesn’t mean the Cardinals will shy away from free agency to bolster…
The New Orleans Saints are deep into their search for a new head coach, and one of the prominent candidates is Darren Rizzi. After years serving as the team’s special teams coordinator, Darren Rizzi stepped into the interim head coach role for eight games following Dennis Allen’s dismissal. Despite the team’s 3-5 record under his…
The Guardians have a rich tradition of scouting and developing talented catchers from Venezuela, a legacy that dates back to 1996 when they signed switch-hitting catcher Victor Martinez from Ciudad Bolívar. After Martinez’s standout career, which included three All-Star appearances and 900 hits with the team, Cleveland has now signed another promising Venezuelan catcher looking…