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Bringing you guys another video today. Here, we’re breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 17-0 loss to the New York Jets Friday night. We detail the increased struggles the offense had under quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar, the costly turnovers, and the lack of support both received. We also highlight the ups and downs for […]
Nobody except Roger Penske looked at the National Mall and thought, “This needs a racetrack.” On August 22 and 23, IndyCars will hit 200 mph on the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a race all about and around America’s 250th anniversary. The 1.66-mile circuit runs straight through the […] The post Roger Penske’s White House Move Leaves America’s Most Historic Artifacts at Risk appeared first on EssentiallySports .
LeBron James has received criticism after signing a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Just days ahead of their fall camp, an Ole Miss freshman has landed himself in trouble. The Rebels’ true freshman defensive end Carmelow Reed was arrested in Oxford on Friday night. The defensive end was arrested on July 31 in Oxford, Mississippi, on felony drug and speeding charges, according to Ole Miss on SI. The incident concerns […] The post Ole Miss Freshman Athlete Arrested on Drug and Speeding Charges on Friday appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler could become a name to follow after the recent court ruling granting an additional year of eligibility to eligible Class of 2022 athletes. According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Kohler plans to explore a return to college for a fifth season and is receiving interest from Kentucky, Kansas, and […]
All eyes were on St. Louis Cardinals starter Quinn Mathews as he made his Major League debut Saturday afternoon. All things considered, Quinn was impressive, but what kind of run support would the Cardinals provide behind him? Answer – not nearly enough. It only took 3 batters for Quinn Mathews to register his first Major […]
Some trades are for winning in October, and some are for getting to October. The post The Minnesota Twins Acquire Exactly One Kremer Unit appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
DiBernarndo: “We don’t really get that amount of time off to rehab your whole body, and that’s kind of what I did”
Don’t look now, but the Cincinnati Reds are on a roll! They’re still just 52-57 on the season, in last place in the National League Central, and remain 4.5 games back of the final NL Wild Card spot, so perhaps look just a little bit. Still, they’ve gone 9-5 since the season’s second half began, […]
As the struggling Mariners weigh every trade deadline option, the starting pitcher market just got flipped upside down.
The Golden State Warriors spent much of the offseason chasing blockbuster moves, but one of their most important decisions came by keeping a familiar face in the building. While the news has largely been on the pursuit and failure to get LeBron James, the Warriors quietly secured a player they believe can make a meaningful […] The post Warriors Get Help for Stephen Curry as Front Office Makes Key Roster Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Without losing focus on the fact that the Cubs are still playing very well on the whole, these last few games have been tough to watch. They’ve scored just six runs over 29 innings, and four of those came in extras, which should mean that an offensive explosion is in the offing. Perhaps that will … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/1/26): Peterson Trying to Cook Against Fried appeared first on .
The New York Yankees have wasted no time in promoting a minor-league pitcher after trading reliever Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday. The Yankees have promoted Yovanny Cruz to the parent club, according to MLB insider Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Cruz has been a dominant reliever at the minor league level. […] The post Yankees make immediate roster move after Camilo Doval trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
ION put up an MVP candidates graphic on Friday night and Caitlin Clark was not on it.
Houston Astros star Carlos Correa is recovering from an ankle injury. When he suffered the injury earlier in the season, it seemed as if Correa would end up missing the remainder of the 2026 campaign. That may not be the case, though. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Correa told reporters on Saturday that he […] The post Astros’ Carlos Correa leaves door open for return from injury this season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yes, you read that headline correctly. Alex Afari, who became a star linebacker the last two seasons, could, in fact, return to school and play for Kentucky this season. Afari’s brother told On3’s Pete Nakos that the former Cat is exploring a return to college football, and a return to Kentucky is on the table. This […]
TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES Junior running back Caden Durham showed promise in 2024 when he led all Southeastern Conference freshmen with 753 rushing yards and scored six touchdowns while catching 28 passes for 260 yards [...] The post LSU Player Profile No. 16: Running Back Caden Durham … As Countdown To LSU-Clemson Kickoff Continues appeared first on TigerRag.com .
The San Francisco 49ers just gave Brock Purdy an outstanding wide receiver in Mike Evans, and the quarterback is thrilled to throw to him in the 2026 NFL season. The San Francisco 49ers handed quarterback Brock Purdy a premier perimeter weapon this offseason in Mike Evans —and the franchise signal-caller is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to connect with the veteran wideout. Earlier this week, the 49ers also re-signed Deebo Samuel, updating their wide receiver depth chart . However...
Gary Payton II once overheard NBA trade chatter attached to him in March. But the Golden State Warriors locked him in Saturday, paying him $3.9 million in a new NBA Free Agency move. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news on Payton II’s newest deal, which is for one year only. Golden State officially […] The post Gary Payton II returns to Warriors on $3.9 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
4:42pm: Payton’s new contract is official, the Warriors announced (via Twitter). 3:06pm: The Warriors intend to re-sign free agent guard Gary Payton II, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link), who reports that the deal between the two sides is on track to be finalized this weekend. Payton will be signing a […]
Devin White has signed with the Detroit Lions The post Devin White, former LSU LB, signs with new NFL team appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Former Houston Rocket Rafer Alston is excited about the return of point guard Fred VanVleet (missed 2025-26 due to torn ACL). (via Rocket Fuel-A Houston Rockets show): “It’ll be good that Fred VanVleet’s back, man. Obviously, we realized that he was missed last year. But the good thing, all the other guys, [Amen] Thompson and […] The post Rafer Alston: Fred VanVleet understands what it takes to win in the playoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, August 1, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are turning the calendar to August as the National League Wild Card race heats up. Tonight, they will look to maintain their footing as they take on the Cincinnati Reds in the third matchup of a four-game set. The Pirates are […]
The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and Clay Holmes could eventually depart from the New York Mets. Clay Holmes was recently linked to the Chicago White Sox in a move that could take place ahead of the MLB trade deadline . While there have been no concrete developments, the pitcher told the media that his departure from Queens is “pretty likely.” “Obviously, with the situation we’re in, we know that it’s pretty likely,” Holmes said after being asked whether it was possible that he wo...
It’s been some time since the Calgary Flames have had legitimate star talent on their roster. We all know that Jonathan Huberdeau hasn’t been anywhere close to that since arriving…
The Toronto Maple Leafs prospect is already two-thirds of the way to a feat that may never have been accomplished before. If he completes it, there will be a parade.…