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Somehow, some way, voters believe 68 players are better than Lamar Jackson, and Ravens fans are beside themselves. Having ranked second on the NFL Top 100 Players List a year ago, he dropped all the way to 69. That appears to be a reflection of his play last season, which was severely compromised by injury. […]
Recently acquired goaltender Akira (Akira, Akira) Schmid and the Florida Panthers have an arbitration hearing scheduled for August 1. Schmid, a restricted free agent, was tendered a qualfiying offer by the Vegas Golden Knights before he was traded to the Panthers for a third round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft on June 29. Peyton Krebs also had a hearing on the slate for August 1, but he agreed to a four-year deal worth $18 million with the Buffalo Sabres. The 25-year-old forward produced a c...
The New England Patriots have 91 players on their current roster, and 24 of them are listed at 300 pounds or more. Out of those 24, seven are playing along the defensive line. And of those seven, one stands out as the heaviest defender on the team: undrafted rookie Travis Shaw. His size is his […]
Every fantasy football season begins with a familiar group of elite wide receivers capable of finishing as the overall WR1, but fantasy football WR1 candidates for 2026 extend beyond the obvious names. This analysis highlights three high-upside receivers whose combination of talent, offensive role and changing circumstances creates a realistic path to the top overall finish.
Will we see a youth movement on the Steelers’ roster? There are several areas of the Steelers’ roster at which they may have to make a key decision. Do they go with veterans, or try the youngsters? Generally, this is a discussion about depth, though that’s partly because there are few starting job in limbo. […]
The former Patriots receiver should be back on the team's radar ahead of training camp later this month.
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… The 5 O’Clock Club The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. […]
49ers may not like Adam Schefter’s latest Aaron Donald update“He told the team that he wanted to go there, work out, see how he felt, see how he reacted, see everything that went along with being back in pads, on the football field, and seeing how it made him feel,” Schefter said. “Now, I don’t […]
The Green Bay Packers are hoping to see players like wide receiver Matthew Golden take a step forward in the 2026 season. After making the NFC Wild Card last season, the team is hoping to see some progression from their young stars, and with some additional experience they should continue to march forward. Let’s take [...]
The NFL regular season just ended, but it’s never too early to look ahead to the upcoming fantasy football draft! We’ll have you covered all offseason with our 2026 superflex fantasy football draft rankings. Below we take an early look ... read more »
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PHILADELPHIA — The ball rolled toward the infield after a fan tossed back the memento from Jordan Walker‘s 12th and final home run in the championship round of the Home Run Derby. The Cardinals breakout All-Star stole the show on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park, slicing his way through boos and jeers with line […]
The Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro situation just got a whole lot bigger. What started as a physical altercation between two former teammates in a Las Vegas gym has now pulled in Udonis Haslem and Draymond Green – and the two aren’t holding back. Haslem fired back at Green on social media on Sunday, ripping […] The post Udonis Haslem Goes at Draymond Green After Bam-Herro Fight appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Retirement announcements are supposed to close the book, but Aaron Donald just reopened it. Whispers of his comeback have followed the future Hall of Famer since he walked away from the Los Angeles Rams, but few expected confirmation to come from inside the league itself. Now, a three-time Super Bowl champion has broken the silence, […] The post “It Is Done”: Aaron Donald’s NFL Return Confirmed After Rams Workout, Says 3x Super Bowl Champion appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Outfielder Bligh Madris is nearing a deal with the SSG Landers of the Korea Baseball Organization, reports Francys Romero. He was granted his release from a minor league deal with the Cardinals over the weekend to pursue the KBO opportunity. Madris, a left-handed batter, was having a big year with Triple-A Memphis. He slashed .277/.389/.519 with […]
Earlier this year, Joe’s good friend, NFL humorist/columnist Mike Tanier typed the Bucs should consider themselves a rebuilding team rather than a retooling team. Tanier pointed out there are only four starters left from when the Bucs won the Super […] The post The Core Is Getting Thin appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Aaron Glenn was supposed to be the voice calling the plays in the New York Jets‘ locker room this season. But if recent reports are anything to go by, someone else might be holding the real authority, and it’s not the head coach. As Geno Smith’s off-field situation continues to draw scrutiny, whispers from Mike […] The post “It’s No Longer Equal”: Jets GM Reportedly Calling the Shots Over Aaron Glenn Amid Geno Smith’s Arrival appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Holy cow! That was unbelievable. Kyle Schwarber was on the cusp of winning the Home Run Derby on Monday night when the unthinkable happened. Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals hit six homers in a row to pull off a ridiculous comeback and steal it: It looked like Schwarber had it in the bag. […] The post Kyle Schwarber Denied Home Run Derby Victory After Absurdly Clutch Jordan Walker Performance appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson’s, stock has taken a hit after an injury-riddled 2025 campaign. However, a former NFL quarterback is now weighing in, and he is not mincing any words. Posting on X, Robert Griffin III was not satisfied with placing Jackson where he did, but instead called for the entire ranking to […] The post “Burn This List to the Ground”: Former NFL QB Blasts Ravens’ Lamar Jackson’s Top 100 Ranking appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Pressure? What pressure. Jordan Walker silenced the Philadelphia crowd with an outstanding display of power and poise in the final round to overcome Kyle Schwarber and take home the Home Run Derby. After homering in each of his final six swings, needing every single one of them, Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinals player […]
The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby delivered everything baseball fans could have hoped for. With a brand-new format, no time limits, and plenty of dramatic finishes, Monday night’s event at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia was packed with memorable moments.…
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker becomes the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby in franchise history.
With the heat rising, and Indianapolis Colts training camp still a few weeks away, we’re still firmly in the ‘dog days’ of the summer. That being said, there is always Colts related content to discuss, if you look hard enough. One thing that I wanted to bring to the forefront is the question of “Who […]
Tony Romo’s Dallas Cowboys career will always be remembered for what-ifs, the broken collarbones, the playoff heartbreaks that never quite broke his way. Dallas has had no shortage of “nearly” stories over the years, from Dez Bryant’s non-catch to Romo’s own string of injury-riddled Januarys. But while fans have long debated which moment hurt the […] The post Cowboys Legend Tony Romo Doesn’t Hold Back About His Only Regret in Dallas appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Luis Arraez is among the likeliest players to be traded before the August 3 deadline. He’s an impending free agent on a bad Giants team who is playing well enough to be one of the top position players available. Arraez said last week that he’d be willing to discuss a new deal to remain in […]
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