Month: June 2023

The DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes now involves a new front-runner as the Titans snagged the first visit for the coveted free agent wide receiver. Here’s the thing about veteran NFL free agents: Only some of them are serious when they say they want to go somewhere to compete for a championship. Every player wants to play for […]

Why do Florida Panthers fans throw rats onto the ice after they win? The tradition goes back several decades with a memorable origin. During the Florida Panthers‘ run to their first Stanley Cup Final in 1996, plastic rats on the ice after their goals became a tradition. It started when Scott Mellanby killed a rat […]

Damian Lillard remains the subject of trade speculation but it’s very clear which Eastern Conference destination he wants nothing to do with: The Celtics. After 10 years in Portland with nothing but a few All-Star appearances to show for it, it’s no surprise that Damian Lillard and his future is a talking point in the […]

Yordan Alvarez had to leave the Astros matchup with the Blue Jays early while dealing with oblique discomfort, the team announced. Yordan Alvarez has been nothing short of outstanding and essential for the Astros in 2023. Despite missing Jose Altuve for much of the young season, Houston has managed to stay afloat in the AL […]

The Kansas City Royals hold one of the prizes of the upcoming MLB trade deadline.  The Kansas City Royals are expected to be trade deadline sellers ahead of Aug. 1 after opening the season 18-44. With wild card hopes out the window, no player is off limits. The biggest name circling the rumor mill right […]

Rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. seemed destined to be drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now he has a veteran defensive back in his corner. It was hardly a cause for celebration. The Pittsburgh Steelers finished with a winning record in 2022 but missed the playoffs for the third time in five seasons. A 9-8 mark […]