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• J.J. McCarthy Receives Solid QB Ranking from Pro Football Focus

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images All things considered, that is There are a lot of questions surrounding Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy as he prepares to take the helm in 2025 after missing his entire rookie season. While one might expect McCarthy not to rank too highly among the 32 starting quarterbacks around the NFL, one outlet has him in a place that, all things conside...2025
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• Game 55 Thread: Royals vs. Reds

Nick Loftin #12 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates scoring the go-ahead run with teammates on an RBI double by teammate Maikel Garcia #11 against the Minnesota Twins in the tenth inning at Target Field on May 25, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Royals defeated the Twins 2-1 in ten innings. | Photo by David Berding/Getty Images A Memorial Day game The Cincinnati Reds are in town, whic...2025
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• Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Win It All?

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images If you do not believe then you’ve already lost! The Vikings do have a rock solid roster with maybe some quibbles at the cornerback position, the safety opposite Hitman, the left guard position, and some other depth spots (WR3, TE3, RB3, LB3. Overall though, it is hard to come up with a reason why they should not be in the mix to go to the big dance. It i...2025
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• Is the pairing of Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. awkward?

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Rich Hriber and Matt Harmon of Sharp Football Analysis believe it is, and we can discuss their reasons why Rich Hriber and Matt Harmon of “Sharp Football Analysis” make some well-supported points about what they perceive to be an awkward pairing of WR Marvin Harrison Jr. with QB Kyler Murray. Here, have a good look (the gist is in first 10-11 minutes of ...2025
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• JJ Redick just made the type of history no NBA coach wants to make

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images JJ Redick entered a club of his own in the Lakers’ Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves. With the Lakers trailing 2-1 in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and facing a (probably insurmountable) 3-1 deficit in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, head coach JJ Redick made a decision: He was either going to sink or swim with the guys who got him ...2025
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• Broncos HC Sean Payton compares third-round pick WR Pat Bryant to former Saints WR Michael Thomas

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Broncos head coach had some high praise for the Broncos third round selection. The Broncos' third-round selection of Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant was a head-scratcher for most fans. Most media rankings had Bryant graded as a day 3 selection, he ran a 4.61 40-time, and simply wasn’t one of the more flashier receivers available when the Broncos w...2025
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• Houston Texans 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Another Perspective

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images Here’s who I see the Texans selecting in the 2025 NFL Draft! In the last few seasons, the Houston Texans have miraculously rebuilt their roster into a Super Bowl contender through the NFL Draft. Since general Manager Nick Caserio was brought on board in 2021, each draft has ushered in quality starters onto the team. In his first year, the Texans found s...2025
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• 3 things worth watching in the final week before the NBA playoffs

The wild Western Conference standings race is just one of a handful of things still worth keeping an eye on as the NBA playoffs approach. The last two weeks of the NBA regular season are a quagmire of uselessness. Teams are tanking harder than my bank account after a week in Atlantic City, and nothing we see from top teams hoping to preserve their stars can be trusted. Unless it’s the Celtics winn...2025
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• Vikings Lose Nick Mullens and Johnny Mundt to Jacksonville Jaguars

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images A pair of Vikings heading to Duval The Minnesota Vikings have lost a couple of players on the offensive side of the ball to the Jacksonville Jaguars as the “legal tampering” period of free agency gets into full swing. Numerous sources are reporting that the Jaguars have agreed to terms with both quarterback Nick Mullens and tight end Johnny Mundt. Both o...2025
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• Report: J.J. McCarthy Expected to be Cleared for Spring Practices

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Some good news for the Vikings’ young quarterback With the Minnesota Vikings apparently ready to move on from their 2024 starter at quarterback, they’ve received some good news about the man that they hope will be the long-term future at the position. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network is reporting that J.J. McCarthy is expected to be cleared for spring pr...2025
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• Will Jarred Kelenic be just another guy this year?

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Can Jarred hang in there as the fourth outfielder? I was a big fan of the Jarred Kelenic trade last year. Opportunities to grab a 24-year-old former top 10 overall pick don’t happen very often. But he couldn’t follow his 2023 season trajectory and cement himself as a starter in Atlanta. He should play everyday until Ronald Acuña Jr. returns from injury. ...2025
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• New York Liberty forward joins Unrivaled as injuries mount, will face Sabrina Ionescu Tuesday

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Betnijah Laney-Hamilton becomes the latest WNBA player to join Unrivaled with a relief player contract. Unrivaled has added a new WNBA player to the mix: New York Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton. She joins the Laces Club, which continues to deal with a litany of injuries at the midpoint of the season. Unrivaled is a new professional 3-on-3 wome...2025
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• WNBA star added to Unrivaled injury report for Monday

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Two Laces players are out in Monday’s Unrivaled action: Jackie Young (knee) and Alyssa Thomas (knee). MIAMI — Neither Alyssa Thomas nor Jackie Young will play in tonight’s Unrivaled game between the Laces and the Rose. Young, a three-time WNBA All-Star and Las Vegas Aces guard, has yet to make her Unrivaled debut due to a knee injury. Thomas, a perenni...2025
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• Preview: Matinee madness continues as Avs welcome the Wild

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Avs and Wild are heading in different directions on the standings table. The Colorado Avalanche are looking to get another winning streak with a victory over the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena in their second straight matinee. The first one went very well, with Colorado beating the vaunted Dallas Stars 6-3 on Saturday. Can they keep the good day times ...2025
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• Unrivaled announces first WNBA player injury ahead of league tip-off

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Phantom guard Marina Mabrey will miss the first 2-4 weeks of the season with a calf strain suffered during training camp. Unrivaled — the new 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league tipping off Friday — announced that Marina Mabrey sustained a right calf strain during training camp that is expected to keep her out of play for 2-4 weeks. Mabrey, a ...2025
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• SNF: Lions vs Vikings Prediction and Game Thread

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Week 18 of Sunday Night Football features an NFC North matchup with a division title on the line Sunday Night Football, Week 18. Tonight we have the Detroit Lions hosting the Minnesota Vikings, with the winner being crowned NFC North champions and #1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Lions are 2.5 point home favorites according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The 14-...2025
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"Photo by David Berding/Getty Images A familiar face to carry the rock on Saturday The Minnesota Vikings continue to make moves ahead of their 2024 preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles this Saturday, adding a running back to the roster today that local fans might get a bit excited about."

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"Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have selected Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta with the 34th overall pick."

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"Photo by David Berding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images ‘The Streak’16-game winning streak, 2016-17 It’s hard to forget about the best winning streak in franchise history, when the team won 16-straight games, a number that fell just one short of the all-time NHL record for consecutive victories."

• J.J. McCarthy Receives Solid QB Ranking from Pro Football Focus
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• Game 55 Thread: Royals vs. Reds
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• Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Win It All?
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• Houston Texans 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Another Perspective
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• Braves acquire Scott Blewett, designate Jose Suarez for assignment

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Atlanta cycles in another reliever at the back-end of their bullpen. The Atlanta Braves are making a change on the back-end of their bullpen as they have added right-handed reliever Scott Blewett from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for the well-traveled cash considerations. To make room on the the 40-man roster, the Braves designated left-handed relie...2025
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• Royals acquire Nick Gordon from the Orioles

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Royals add more depth. Today the Royals acquired super-utility man Nick Gordon from the Orioles, with the trade details to be named later, according to FanSided reporter Robert Murray. Gordon hit .227/.258/.369 last season with the Marlins, mainly playing left and center field, Gordon is a familiar name for many Royals fans after he spent the first ...2025
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• Breakout WNBA star joins Angel Reese, Lexie Brown in latest pursuit

Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Dallas Wings guard DiJonai Carrington has signed a multi-year deal as a Reebok ambassador, becoming the latest WNBA player to add a major brand deal. Dallas Wings star DiJonai Carrington has officially signed a multi-year deal with Reebok as an ambassador and will continue to wear the Engine A, Reebok’s first new basketball snea...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Information and rampant speculation all right here We’re getting closer to the 2025 NFL Draft in. . .sigh. . .Green Bay, and though the Minnesota Vikings are only coming into this draft armed with four selections, this could still be a pretty exciting selection meeting for our favorite franchise. As it stands right now, here are the Vikings’ selections: ...2025
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• The Pistons-Timberwolves fight proves Detroit basketball really is back

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The NBA is better when the Pistons are fighting (and good) The Pistons are in the midst of one of the most remarkable turnarounds in NBA history. After winning 14 games last season, they’ve won 42 and counting this year and are well on their way to the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Detroit has established itself as the team NOBODY wants to mess with, despite being...2025
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• Is the pairing of Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. awkward?
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• JJ Redick just made the type of history no NBA coach wants to make
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• Broncos HC Sean Payton compares third-round pick WR Pat Bryant to former Saints WR Michael Thomas
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos select Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant in the third round

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Denver Broncos select Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant with their 74th overall pick in the third round. The Denver Broncos select Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant with their 74th overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Broncos with their No. 74 overall pick in the third round select Illinois WR Pat Bryant.— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis...2025
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• Breakout WNBA star joins Angel Reese, Lexie Brown in latest pursuit
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard comments on headliners of free agency haul, upcoming QB competition

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Colts made a recent surprising splash in free agency, and longtime GM Chris Ballard provided some interesting commentary and analysis. On ‘Behind the Colts’ produced by the Indianapolis Colts, longtime general manager Chris Ballard commented on the headliners of his recent surprising 2025 free agency haul, the team’s resulting upcoming quarterback competition, a...2025
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• The Minnesota Vikings are sneakily having the best free agency in the NFL

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images A Kwesi masterclass. A few hours into Monday afternoon it felt like the Minnesota Vikings hadn’t woken up yet. Top free agents were flying off the board, agreeing to terms with other teams — and it was as if the organization was sitting on its hands, in a daze about what to do with their $60M in cap space. The foolish part was doubting Vikings’ GM Kwesi...2025
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• Recap: Colorado falls to Minnesota 2-1 in shootout

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images And just like that, Colorado’s six-game win streak is snapped. After going a perfect 6-0 on a homestand going into this game, the Colorado Avalanche saw their win streak finally came to an end on the road as they lost 2-1 to the Minnesota Wild in the shootout. Let’s take a look at how it all happened tonight. First Period This game was very low event fro...2025
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• Broncos HC Sean Payton compares third-round pick WR Pat Bryant to former Saints WR Michael Thomas
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• Opportunity knocks, but the White Sox don’t answer in yet another defeat

Sox killer Byron Buxton does it again. | David Berding/Getty Images It’s become an all-too-familiar script as Chicago loses 6-3 to Minnesota The White Sox let yet another game slip away as they continued their early-season struggles with a 6–3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, dropping to an abysmal 5–19 on the year. Despite holding a brief mid-game lead, the South Siders couldn’t hold down t...2025
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• Royals acquire Nick Gordon from the Orioles
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• Breakout WNBA star joins Angel Reese, Lexie Brown in latest pursuit
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• DK Metcalf’s No. 14 has been quickly reassigned

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Prior to introducing the new free agents, the Seahawks have revealed which addition will wear the number 14 jersey. The free agency activity has momentarily slowed down for the Seattle Seahawks, with no big signings as of yet on Thursday. John Schneider is set to hold a press conference this afternoon, alongside at least Sam Darnold, to introduce him a...2025
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• Recap: Colorado falls to Minnesota 2-1 in shootout
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• 3 big winners, 2 losers from WNBA free agency (so far)

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury come out on top, while the Connecticut Sun overhaul their roster. The entire WNBA landscape has dramatically shifted over the past 10 days, with some of the league’s top players switching teams (shoutout Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Plum, Jewell Loyd, and Satou Sabally) and some teams completely resetting their rosters, li...2025
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• The Wilf Family Bought a Bunch of Tickets to Sunday’s Game

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images And they’re selling them at a loss When the Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions in the final game of the 2024 NFL regular season on Sunday Night Football, they’ll have at least a little bit of support in the crowd at Ford Field, thanks to the team’s owners. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Vikings did something rather unusual ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Beat The Lions?

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images All the signs point to yes! Many people are not picking the Vikings to win the game this weekend and that is understandable. But the team surely believes it has a very good chance to get some pay back on the Lions. The last time the Vikings beat the Lions was in week 3 of the 2022 season. They are overdue. I really like their chances to get a win this we...2025
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• Detroit Lions select Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta 34th overall
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have selected Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta with the 34th overall pick. With the 34th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta. Last year, the Lions traded T.J. Hockenson at the deadline. And while the Lions’ reserves—James Mitchell, Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra, held their own, it was clea...2023
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• The NFL’s running back problem is a huge issue that needs to be addressed
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Running backs have never been paid less. Something needs to happen. The nature of football causes evolution over time. Some positions rise in importance, others fall to the wayside — and the cycle continues. That said, the NFL is in the midst of a mammoth problem when it comes to running backs, and something has to be done in order to address the issue o...2023
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• Firing David Ross is not the answer to the Cubs’ problems
David Ross argues a call in Minnesota | Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Cubs had a rough road trip, but it wasn’t all the manager’s fault. The Cubs schedule in 2023 is front-loaded and this early roadtrip through Minnesota, Houston and Philadelphia was on that was easy to circle as a test for the new and improved team. After all, the Twins have been competitive in a weak AL Central...2023
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• Justin Thomas faces shocking FedEx Cup Playoffs reality after missing 3M Open cut
BLAINE, Minn. — Justin Thomas walks the 12th hole during the second round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities on July 28, 2023. | Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Thomas needed a to play well and have a strong performance at the 3M Open in Minnesota this week, but he did not deliver. Justin Thomas has hit rock bottom. He again missed the cut at the 3M Open in Minnesota, as his chances of ...2023
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• Minnesota Vikings’ late-game luck runs out vs. Bucs, lose 20-17

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings were 11-0 in one-score games last season. They’re already 0-1 in 2023. Last year, the Minnesota Vikings had the NFL’s most unbelievable run in close games. They played in 11 one-score games in 2022 and won every single one, setting an NFL record for victories in such games. Many considered it an extreme stroke of luck for the team,...2023
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• Cubs 6, Twins 2: At last, some timely hitting
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Cubs blew open a tight game in the late innings. Admit it. You felt the same way I did around the sixth inning of this game. The Cubs had given up a pair of runs early due in part to some sketchy fielding. And Sonny Gray was mowing down Cubs batters. Same old song, right? Fortunately for the Cubs, that song suddenly changed. A pair of runs gave them...2023
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• Jared Allen still chasing competitive curling dreams
Jared Allen (right) has continued pursuing his dreams of curling glory | Photo by David Berding/Getty Images And he got a big boost this weekend Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is still awaiting word of whether or not he’s going to be heading to Canton this year. This past weekend, his focus was on Ottawa, Canada. Ottawa is where the World Curling Championships will be h...2023
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• Chiefs-Vikings rapid reaction: What a gutsy performance from Travis Kelce

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Kelce played through injury to lead the Chiefs with 10 catches for 67 yards — eventually, the game-winning touchdown. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-20 in their Week 5 matchup late Sunday afternoon, improving their record to 4-1. Let’s get to the initial reaction from the road win: What a gutsy performance from Travis Kelce. Th...2023
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• J.J. McCarthy Receives Solid QB Ranking from Pro Football Focus
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• Is the pairing of Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. awkward?
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• JJ Redick just made the type of history no NBA coach wants to make
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Twins

Bobby Dalbec is about to set a personal record today. | David Berding/Getty Images Trying not to be swept, again Last night the Minnesota Twins showed why they have the second-worst record in the American League, playing gracious host and trying to give the game away by, among other things, leaving 13 men on base in eight innings despite also hitting into two double plays. But, of course, ...2025
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• Braves acquire Scott Blewett, designate Jose Suarez for assignment
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• Royals acquire Nick Gordon from the Orioles
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• Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Win It All?
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• Breakout WNBA star joins Angel Reese, Lexie Brown in latest pursuit
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• Connecticut Sun star requests trade amid uncertain offseason

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Marina Mabrey was a standout for the Sun last season — shooting 42.3% from three. But now, the elite guard reportedly wants. Marina Mabrey has requested a trade from Connecticut, ESPN’s Alexa Phillippou reported on Wednesday evening. The news isn’t shocking considering her stated desire to play for a contender, but it nonetheless creates another obstacl...2025
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• A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and the 12 best WNBA players not playing in Unrivaled, ranked

Photo by Justin Casterline/NBAE via Getty Images Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 basketball league launching in Miami next week, will feature 36 WNBA stars. Here’s who won’t be participating. Unrivaled, the new professional women’s 3-on-3 basketball league launching next Friday, Jan. 17th in Miami, doesn’t lack star power. The league, co-founded by two-time MVP Breanna Stewart and the 2024 Defe...2025
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• Matt Olson’s struggles have come at a tough time for the Braves

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Matt Olson has chased his way to a tough season for the Atlanta Braves Matt Olson was a steady force for the prolific offense of the 2023 Atlanta Braves but has had a difficult time sustaining that success. Olson in 2023, led the National League in games played, home runs, RBI, and slugging percentage. He ended the season with 7.4 bWAR, and 6.5 fWAR, bot...2024
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• Justin Thomas faces shocking FedEx Cup Playoffs reality after missing 3M Open cut
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• The Vikings tight-lipped presser speaks volumes about Minnesota’s future
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Vikings have been non-committal in regards to Smith, Cook, and Cousins' future with the team. The Minnesota Vikings held a press conference today, where Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke with reporters about the upcoming draft. Most notably, it gave the media the chance to ask about Za’Darius Smith, Dalvin Cook, and Kirk Cousins’ future wi...2023
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• Kirk Cousins trade rumors are swirling, and a deal could make sense for Vikings
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images This idea isn’t as wild as you think. The QB carousel we thought the offseason would provide hasn’t fully manifested yet. Aaron Rodgers is still with the Packers, Lamar Jackson remains in limbo. Outside of Derek Carr joining the Saints and Jimmy Garoppolo heading to Las Vegas it’s been rather quiet — but now rumors are swirling about a QB who wasn’t on t...2023
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• Looking back at the Blue Jackets’ best streaks
Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports This run the Blue Jackets are on might just be the best in the clubs’ franchise history. In my humble opinion. But there’s actually lots of other great ones, too, and we take a look back. The Blue Jackets have been on one impressive run over the last month and change, with points in 20 of their last 22 games, and it got me thinking about the other impressive st...2020
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