The Houston Astros are at an inflection point. They just missed the playoffs for the first time in nine years with the winner of their division (the American League West) claiming the AL West with just 90 wins (Seattle Mariners). Moreover, Houston, which traditionally boasts a high-octane offense, was just 21st in MLB in runs…
Could history happen against one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history? Cleveland Browns superstar defensive end Myles Garrett is one sack away from setting the NFL record for registered sacks in a single season, a joint record held by Michael Strahan (22.5 sacks in 2001 with the New York Giants) and T.J. Watt (22.5…
Rayan Cherki kept Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge powering on with a late winner at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The France forward’s 83rd minute strike secured a 2-1 victory at the City Ground to make it six league wins in a row for Pep Guardiola’s team. City is on an eight-game winning run in…
NFL betting usually rules the roost on the American sports wagering landscape. But College Football Playoff quarterfinal odds are giving the mighty shield a run for its money at the moment — particularly in the Miami vs. Ohio State Cotton Bowl matchup, which kicks off the quarterfinals on Dec. 31, and the Alabama vs. Indiana…
The Boston Red Sox have been active on the trade market this offseason, acquiring right-handers Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo. At the same time, with Boston coming off a Wild Card Series loss to the New York Yankees – in what was its first appearance in the playoffs since 2021 – there’s still boxes for…
The Pop-Tarts Bowl could easily be about who is not there or where these teams are not playing. Both No. 24 Georgia Tech and No. 12 BYU had dreams of reaching the College Football Playoff. After falling short, they easily could have been disappointed with the invitation to the Pop-Tarts Bowl, a game known as…
In six weeks, the winner of the AFC will square off against the winner of the NFC in the Super Bowl. Consider this week’s showdown between the Giants and Raiders the bizarro Super Bowl. Instead of playing for the Lombardi trophy, the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft is up for grabs on Sunday….
Star outfielder Kyle Tucker is arguably the best player on the MLB free agent market, and the Chicago Cubs have to be prepared for him to be paid like that. In other words, they need a backup plan to make up for the impact and production that Tucker’s potential departure would vacate. Not to mention,…
Kenneth Walker III has been the Seattle Seahawks’ leading rusher in each of the last four years. That title means a bit more this year, though. Walker has played an integral role in the team’s inspiring run to the top of the NFC West this season under second-year head coach Mike Macdonald. He’s on pace…
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 on Christmas Day, and are on track to be the 1-seed in the AFC. Colin Cowherd asks how far Bo Nix can carry the Broncos in January. <
