After a strong start to his 2023 campaign, Philadelphia Phillies No. 2 prospect Mick Abel could be called up to the majors in the near future. Abel, 21 years old, continues to carve up Double-A opponents with the Reading Fightin Phils. Over his last four starts, Abel has compiled 23 strikeouts with just four earned …
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It’s apparent that the NFL has shifted away from the belief of bell cow running backs. Obviously, there are still backs in the league that dominant touches out of the back field; Derrick Henry, Austin Ekeler, Najee Harris and Jonathan Taylor are just a few. Other top tier running backs such as Christian McCaffrey, Nick …
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Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs pleaded guilty Tuesday for a DUI crash that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old Tina Tintor. Ruggs admitted to driving speeds of 156 mph while maintaining a blood alcohol level that is double the legal limit in Nevada. Ruggs faces three to 10 years in prison …
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For the first 244 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft, a player from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) had not been drafted yet. This upset NFL great and Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, who formerly coached Jackson State University, a HBCU school. Sanders, who is now the head coach at the University …
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The media was quick to type “Philadelphia Bulldogs” after the Philadelphia Eagles were gifted perhaps the best player in the 2023 NFL Draft. Those posts would continue 21 picks later. For the second time that night, the organization once again picked a player that stemmed from the Georgia tree. Eagles vice president/general manager Howie Roseman …
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The twitter rumor mill has been circling heavily as of late. That can only mean one thing, draft day is officially here. The Philadelphia Eagles are currently being connected to multiple different prospects, reports stating the Eagles are looking into trading up, trading down, taking a certain position. In reality, no one knows what the …
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Days are dwindling down before the Carolina Panthers are officially on the clock. Now is a fitting time to present my 2023 NFL Mock Draft 2.0. These picks are made with the belief of where players will go, not where I think they should go. Notes: Miami Dolphins forfeit their first-round pick 1. Carolina Panthers …
The NFL suspended five players, including 2022 first-round pick Jameson Williams, for violating the league’s gambling policy. Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore have been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games. Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney was also suspended indefinitely. The minimum for an indefinite suspension is at least one …
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The Oakland Athletics agreed to buy a 49-acre land site near the Las Vegas Strip with hopes of relocating to Nevada, team president David Kaval confirmed to the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Wednesday. The team hopes that they can be playing games in Las Vegas as early 2027, in what would be the team’s new …
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The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts have agreed to a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the deal is a five-year, $255 million extension that includes $179.304 million guaranteed. The contract also includes a no-trade clause — a first in Eagles history, according …
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The New York Yankees have once again fallen victim to a Giancarlo Stanton injury. The team placed outfielder and designated hitter Stanton on the 10-day injured list Sunday morning with a left hamstring strain, the team announced. Correspondingly, prospect Oswald Peraza has been called up ahead of the series finale against the Minnesota Twins. Stanton’s …
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The countdown continues, and we are officially 11 days away until the Carolina Panthers are on the clock. As the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, questions surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ draft plans are beginning to circulate. Historically, the Eagles’ draft philosophy has always been in favor of trench picks in the first round. With the team …