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When Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans praised rookie Emeka Egbuka recently, he said something that seemed to speak to what the first round pick’s tremendous upside might be. “He looks like a running back, but I mean, he …

Garrett Whitlock is an important part of the Boston Red Sox bullpen. Unfortunately, that makes him a target when the Red Sox lose. Whitlock has been the subject of scrutiny among the betting community, and his wife Jordan, unveiled some …

The Las Vegas Raiders made a big splash in free agency last offseason when they signed star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins to a four-year, $110 million contract. He ended up getting limited to five games after he suffered a broken …

The Las Vegas Raiders may have found their long-term anchor in the middle of the offensive line. Pro Football Focus (PFF) named second-year center Jackson Powers-Johnson as a breakout offensive linemen candidate for the 2025 season, and with good reason. …

Shota Imanaga held up his end of the bargain for the Chicago Cubs, earning his fourth win of the season, in a 3-0 shutout against the St. Louis Cardinals. In his first start since May 4, the Cubs left-hander looked …

The Denver Broncos took an unexpected step forward in 2024 thanks in large part to their rookie quarterback Bo Nix. After some early struggles, Nix and the offense blossomed as the season went on, helping them earn the No. 7 …

The Falcons have earned a reputation for developing young offensive line talent in recent years. Chris Lindstrom has evolved into the best guard in the league, especially when it comes to clearing running lanes. Kaleb McGary slots in in the …

The Las Vegas Raiders have whiffed on a lot of draft picks early in this century, a big reason why they have only made the playoffs twice since 2002.  But of their most recent draft picks, one stands out for …

Yes, it’s the offseason for the Detroit Lions and all of the other NFL teams, meaning that people who cover the NFL, including yours truly, are indulging in speculative stories about what could happen before and during the season. There’s …

Prior to their Wednesday night trade up to select former Maryland forward Derik Queen with the 13th overall pick during the 2025 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans made another move on Tuesday. Just over 24 hours ahead of the …

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to add a center in free agency and are linked to a pair of veteran players from division rivals. The Canadiens have a clear need for a third-line center, as Kirby Dach hasn’t shown an …

The Pittsburgh Steelers landed the quarterback they eventually decided they wanted — Aaron Rodgers. It took a couple months for him to sign, but Rodgers will be the team’s leader behind center in 2025. Yet, the merry-go-round at quarterback will …

The NBA personnel executive, like his peers, is always preaching the importance of quickness. But this time he wasn’t talking about a point guard or a cutting wing or a defender closing out to the 3-point line. He was talking …

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made progress in re-signing free agents Matthew Knies and John Tavares, though deals don’t appear to be imminent, insider Darren Dreger reports. During an appearance on TSN’s Overdrive from June 25, Dreger discussed how Maple …

In addition to their reported pursuit of a point guard – a fairly indiscriminate pursuit that supposedly includes each of Dennis Schroeder, Tyus Jones and Russell Westbrook – the Sacramento Kings are reportedly also targeting a specific reinforcement at the …