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Not every trade can work out in a team’s favor — we know this. But, given the long, storied history of the Cubs, there were bound to be some bad ones. Now, this isn’t trading Lou Brock to the St. Louis Cardinals bad, but by the time Eloy Jimenez is done playing…who knows? In 2017, […]

Superstar striker Sergio Aguero was forced to retire at age 33 due to a heart condition. Here’s how Twitter reacted to the announcement Wednesday.  Argentina and Barcelona star Sergio Aguero announced Wednesday that he is retiring from soccer at age 33 due to a heart condition. Aguero last played in October and had been subbed […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was diagnosed with COVID-19, along with head coach Kevin Stefanski, on Wednesday morning. The Browns face the Las Vegas Raiders at home on Saturday, and may be without their head coach and quarterback. Cleveland placed eight players in COVID-19 protocol on Tuesday, and as of Wednesday morning, two of their […]

Aaron Rodgers proved he still owns the Chicago Bears last Sunday, but can he own the Baltimore Ravens in their Week 15 matchup?  The Packers suddenly find themselves in a three-way tie atop the NFC standings after last week’s 45-30 victory over the Bears. A win in Baltimore on Sunday afternoon could go a long […]

The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. On Tuesday night, Steph Curry did the expected, making his 2,974th career 3-pointer to pass Ray Allen for the most all-time. Curry hit three more long-distance shots after the […]

The Cleveland Browns acknowledged that Kevin Stefanski has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before their game against the Raiders. Stefanski is still expected to coach in Cleveland’s game against the Raiders on Saturday, assuming he can test negative twice for the virus. As we’ve learned the hard way, however, that’s a rather big assumption. […]

As you look to cash in on FanDuel in Week 15, here’s a lineup to consider deploying. Week 15 is the start of the playoffs in many fantasy football leagues. So if there’s not consolation bracket to play in, half the people in a league may shift all focus to DFS and FanDuel. As usual, […]

With National Signing Day taking place on Dec. 15, these five recruits have the most upside to be potential first-overall picks in the NFL Draft. College football has not been short on news in the past couple of weeks. From the announcement of bowl game matchups, the insane head coaching carousel and the transfers of […]

DraftKings is a fun and quick alternative to regular fantasy football, but it’s just as challenging. This week’s lineup features a balanced group of studs. Choosing from a pool of every fantasy-relevant player to put in your lineup is a lot harder than it sounds. Balancing your lineup with your budget can be tough, but […]

Thursday night’s Chiefs-Chargers mega-clash has significant playoff implications and offers a chance for Justin Herbert to make history. Justin Herbert is rewriting the NFL record books. Thursday night might be the biggest hurdle of Herbert’s young career.  It’s not just a divisional game, nor one that could dictate playoff seeding. It’s one that could be […]