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San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk no longer tradable

One of the most bizarre NFL stories of the past few seasons has centered on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Currently on the team’s Reserve/Left Squad list, Aiyuk’s whereabouts remain unclear. The 49ers have reportedly attempted to contact…

5 MLB hitters who are underperforming heading into June 

Welcome back to another week of looking at underperforming MLB hitters. From sub-.200 batting averages and 30% strikeout rates to 200-point gaps between actual and expected average and 97 mph average exit velocities, we look at five hitters whose advanced…

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MLB report card grades for all 30 teams in May 2026 

May is officially in the books, and with two months of the 2026 MLB season now complete, it’s time to hand out report card grades for all 30 teams. From surprising contenders and breakout stars to disappointing underachievers and injury-riddled…

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5 MLB pitchers who are underperforming heading into June

Welcome back to another analysis of five MLB pitchers in the 2026 season. This week, we’re back on the underperformers. From ERAs sitting near 9.00 to SIERAs hovering around 3.00 and expected wOBAs far beneath their real marks, we’ll examine…

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Red Sox receive bad news on Garrett Crochet injury

The Boston Red Sox were hoping to receive some encouraging news regarding ace Garrett Crochet’s injury recovery, but the latest update suggests his return may be further away than initially expected. Crochet, who entered the 2026 MLB season as one…

Buffalo Bills trade of DJ Moore not off to greatest start early

The NFL saw several notable offseason trades this year, and teams are now getting their first extended look at new acquisitions during voluntary spring workouts. OTAs give coaches an opportunity to evaluate their rosters and make adjustments before training camp.…

Ex-Dallas Cowboys star gets embarrassed in MMA

One of the most intriguing post-NFL career paths belongs to Greg Hardy. Rather than stepping away from professional competition, the former NFL defensive end fully committed to mixed martial arts and has managed to find some success along the way.…

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4 NFL post-June 1 trades to watch for

The NFL sits just over 24 hours away from the critical June 1 deadline. Several players who are not officially on the trade block could become much easier to move once the date arrives. The NFL’s June 1 designation allows…

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