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MLS Commish: ‘We’ve Got a Lot of Boats’ on Soccer’s Rising Tide

The league eyes significant growth in the wake of a massive World Cup.

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Can we leave Bryce Harper alone please?

This off-season, there were reasons to be critical of Bryce Harper. First, he simply wasn’t as impactful on the field in 2025 as he had been in previous seasons. His .844 OPS was his lowest since 2016 and he failed to make an impact in the postseason for the first time in his career. He […]

2026 World Cup, Matchday 14: Match thread and discussion

Yesterday, Portugal rolled over Uzbekistan with a 5-0 win. Ronaldo scored twice, and Rafa Leão added a beauty in the 87th minute. England struggled through a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Croatia got a second-half goal from Ante Budimir to eke out a 1-0 win over Panama. Colombia stayed 0-0 with DR Congo until the 76th […]

UNC Connections to the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes

The team plays in the same building as NC State, across the street from their football stadium. They have the same colors. Their band helped them introduce their new jersey as well as march in this past weekend’s parade. The Carolina Hurricanes home crowd has even taken to yelling “red” during the national anthem much […]

Islanders Anxiety – Episode 376 – A Meaty Wrap

What was supposed to be an easy episode about the draft turned into a look at a wild few days in the NHL and where the Islanders sit among the craziness. We don’t know anything about prospects. So we reached out to our Patrons and asked them who they’d like to see the Islanders draft […]

First Look: Kansas

We’re on the home stretch of our look at all 12 opponents on WVU’s 2026 schedule. Here’s our First Look at Kansas. Game Vitals When: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Where: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia Series Record: WVU leads the all-time series 11-3. The Mountaineers have won eight of the last nine, but Kansas […]

Why the Cowboys offense could be even better in 2026

George Pickens will play for the Dallas Cowboys in 2026. Yay! No holdout. No drama. Just fun and exciting offense for the upcoming season. And let’s not forget how excited fans are about a possible expanded role for Ryan Flournoy, who, with each new day, looks more and more like what we hoped Jalen Tolbert […]

Knicks, Grizzlies Fielding Offers For Early Second-Round Picks

The Knicks and Grizzlies, who hold the 31st and 32nd overall picks in the 2026 NBA draft, respectively, are both “actively” fielding trade inquiries on those selections, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). As Charania details, both New York and Memphis are open to trading their picks, which are essentially up for auction. Future […]

NY Jets’ top 3 breakout candidates going into 2026

With one of the youngest rosters in the NFL, the New York Jets have plenty of intriguing breakout candidates entering the 2026 season. These three players, though, should be expected to take the largest leaps. WR Adonai Mitchell When the Jets take the field in Nashville for their season opener, Adonai Mitchell will still be ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets’ top 3 breakout candidates going into 2026 | Jets X-Factor

New York Yankees’ Starter Cements Himself Atop Latest Cy Young Poll

The New York Yankees have been climbing to the top of the Cy Young leaderboard throughout the season.Their young right-hander, in particular, has been making a name for himself on the mound.Yankees’ Young Starter Leads Cy Young PollLooking at the latest American League Cy Young poll released by Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com, the Yankees are […] The post New York Yankees’ Starter Cements Himself Atop Latest Cy Young Poll appeared first on HEAVY .

The D-Backs Need Ketel Marte to Start Carrying His Weight

Regardless of how the Arizona Diamondbacks are doing, one consistent is the production of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte. A three-time All-Star, Marte is already third among position players in team history with 32.0 fWAR. Barring injury, he’ll likely pass longtime outfielder Luis Gonzalez in total games played for the franchise. However, he’s far from […] The post The D-Backs Need Ketel Marte to Start Carrying His Weight appeared first on Just Baseball .

England’s Jude Bellingham admits he ‘didn’t deserve’ Player of the Match after Ghana draw

After the highs of an opening-match victory over Croatia, England were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Ghana on Tuesday in Boston. There were moments when it looked as though the Three Lions could genuinely lose, and the Ghanaians even had a controversial penalty appeal turned down in the 79th minute. But when the […] The post England’s Jude Bellingham admits he ‘didn’t deserve’ Player of the Match after Ghana draw appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Mavericks, Suns trade grades for 2026 NBA Draft deal involving Koa Peat

The NBA Draft was full of movement in the second half of the first round, and it involved a trade after almost every selection. One of those trades involved the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns, as the Mavericks acquired the No. 25 pick (Sergio De Larrea). The Suns received the No. 30 pick (Koa Peat), […] The post Mavericks, Suns trade grades for 2026 NBA Draft deal involving Koa Peat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Atlanta Braves Trade Package for Tarik Skubal Revealed

The Atlanta Braves are starting to gain major traction in a potential blockbuster trade for Detroit Tigers‘ ace Tarik Skubal. While Skubal’s official trade status is still a bit hazy, the Braves continue to emerge as a ‘sleeper team’ for the back-to-back AL Cy Young ace. Don’t shoot the messenger. The Braves have been rumored […] The post Atlanta Braves Trade Package for Tarik Skubal Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .

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Lions insider makes ‘record-setting’ Jahmyr Gibbs contract prediction

The Detroit Lions are ready to make some noise during the 2026 NFL season. Detroit has one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, which should make getting back to the playoffs a lot easier. The future will remain bright in Detroit if the team can lock down one of their best offensive playmakers on […] The post Lions insider makes ‘record-setting’ Jahmyr Gibbs contract prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dianna Russini refers to herself as ‘former journalist’ in text she didn’t want The New York Times to publish

In the wake of the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal, she resigned from The Athletic after serving as their lead NFL insider, and she might be done with the profession. The New York Times published an extensive report on the Russini-Vrabel drama. At one point, they note that Russini texted a reporter who had inquired about […] The post Dianna Russini refers to herself as ‘former journalist’ in text she didn’t want The New York Times to publish appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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