2024 was a down year overall at first base, with several stalwarts taking a step backwards. One who did stand out though is Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and sets the pace in the American League. But will failed contract extension talks with the Blue Jays this offseason carry over onto the field? New arrival Christian Walker will take aim at ...
It’s the most miserable time of the year for those on the bubble. When the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams, rankings were released weekly, giving potential teams an idea of where their chances stood in qualifying. Now that it’s hoops season, it’s back to having no idea whether a team is in or out at any given point. ...
John Madden was one of the most successful coaches in NFL history before he transitioned to a career in the broadcast booth. The Washington Commanders are hoping the elder Madden’s skillset will shine through in his progeny. The Commanders hired Madden’s grandson, Jesse Madden, as an offensive quality control coach for the 2025 NFL season. The job will be the ...
BRADENTON, Fla. – Sure, it’s the season of eternal hope in Major League Baseball, but after the defending champions spent much of the winter commandeering talent and unlocking their vast resources, consternation is king. From New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner to legions of smaller-market fans insistent that the playing field must be leveled, the Los Angeles Dodgers are forcing ...
The NFL is booking another trip to Brazil. On Wednesday, the league announced they would return to São Paulo at Corinthians Arena on Friday night in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season, designating the Los Angeles Chargers as the home team. The kickoff time and Chargers’ opponent for the game, set for Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, will be announced ...
As the SEC and Big Ten debate how to stack the College Football Playoff deck, their actions are as pathetic as they are unnecessary. SEC, Big Ten are home to incredible football programs. Why should they need preordained CFP bids? Aren’t they good enough to earn the bids on merit? SEC, Big Ten leaders reportedly considering an expanded playoff with ...
The Dallas Cowboys hired Klayton Adams to serve as the team’s offensive coordinator under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Adams already knows exactly what he wants to see from Dallas’ offense in his first-ever stint as an NFL offensive coordinator. ‘The same thing that I want from every player on offense, and that is to create violence in the game,’ ...
The USA-Canada championship game is the 4 Nations Face-Off final that people had expected. The most-represented country in the NHL (Canada) vs. the second-most represented. Two two-time Stanley Cup-winning coaches behind the benches in the USA’s Mike Sullivan and Canada’s Jon Cooper. A Stanley Cup winner in net (Canada’s Jordan Binnington) vs. an award-winning goalie in the USA’s Connor Hellebuyck. ...
The Carolina Panthers have settled their backup quarterback spot behind starter Bryce Young ahead of free agency. Andy Dalton has agreed to a two-year contract to return to the Panthers, the team announced Tuesday. The new deal is worth $8 million, according to multiple reports. Dalton, 37, was temporarily installed as the starter last season when coach Dave Canales benched ...
Things keep going from bad to worse for Kansas. Brigham Young blitzed the Jayhawks out of the gate and Kansas didn’t know what hit it, losing 91-57 on the road Tuesday in one of the largest defeats in program history. It’s the latest poor game in what has turned into a dreadful stretch for the preseason No. 1 team. The ...