Month: August 2022
Packers latest offensive wrinkle has nothing to do with Aaron Rodgers
The Green Bay Packers have to get creative this season, and they’re doing exactly that on offense with Amari Rodgers. Rodgers had high expectations to meet for his rookie campaign, but only reeled in 20 balls for 166 yards and no scores. This year, Green Bay must get creative with how they employ the second-year […]
Astros rumors: Houston could be in for major upgrade after Michael Conforto offer
The Houston Astros reportedly made an offer to free agent outfielder and former New York Met Michael Conforto. One of the big free agent names that is still on the open market is former New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto. During an offseason workout, Conforto injured his shoulder, and subsequently underwent surgery. For Conforto to […]
Steelers: T.J. Watt comments on controversial cut block that led to injury
Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt gave fans and coaches alike a heart attack when he was briefly injured on a chop block. Here’s what he had to say on the matter. Unfortunately, blocks like the one Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson employed in the teams’ final preseason game are legal and commonplace around professional […]
Serena Williams US Open highlights: Round 2 results (UPDATED)
Serena Williams takes on Anett Kontaveit in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Earlier in August, Serena Williams announced that she will be stepping away from the sport of tennis. Williams hinted that the US Open would be the final tournament that she will participate before calling it a career. […]
3 biggest cuts that could come back to haunt the Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs trimmed down their roster to 53-players on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Here are three cuts that could come back to haunt them. All 32 NFL teams revealed their initial Week 1 rosters by the Tuesday, Aug. 30 deadline. For the deadline, teams had to bring down their rosters to 53-players, but then […]
New York writer wants Yankees to mirror the 2017 Astros. Seriously
The New York Yankees must mirror the 2017 Houston Astros, despite controversy, if they want to succeed far into the postseason, per one MLB writer. The New York Yankees are struggling significantly this month. Despite sitting at the top of the AL East standings, they’ve lost all but one series in August. Joel Sherman of […]
Brian Snitker provides update on Ronald Acuña, who was reinserted back into lineup
Looking to snap a three-game losing streak, Brian Snitker inserted Ronald Acuña Jr. back in the lineup on Wednesday night, batting leadoff against the Colorado Rockies. It will be the first game action for the dynamic Acuña since August 26 as the 24-year-old outfielder has been battling soreness in his right knee. Acuña originally planned […]
Vikings: Kellen Mond claimed by the one true quarterback graveyard
The Cleveland Browns — formerly known as the place quarterbacks go to die — has claimed former Vikings signal-caller Kellen Mond. Cleveland needs quarterback depth, so Mond makes a lot of sense as an emergency option. While the Texas A&M product was a target to eventually end up back on Minnesota’s practice squad, the Vikings […]
