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Chicago Bears 2024 Training Camp Preview
Optimism is running wild in the Windy City, as the Chicago Bears have completely retooled their offense and look ready to break out in 2024. This team played well defensively down the stretch after the Montez Sweat trade and will look to keep that momentum this season. However, it won’t be easy as the NFC North has two playoff teams in Detroit and Green Bay and a team ahead of schedule in their rebuild in Minnesota.
Buffalo Bills 2024 Training Camp Preview
NFL training camps are set to get under away in the next two weeks, with rookies reporting first for most teams. The Buffalo Bills have their rookies reporting on 7/16 and the veterans on 7/23. This has been a franchise that has always been the bridesmaid but never the bride, as they can never get over the playoff hump. With question marks surrounding this team, they have a lot to figure out before the season begins.
The JJ Redick Hire is Getting Way Too Much Hate
Yes, it’s really happening. The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring JJ Redick to be their next head coach even though he essentially has no real coaching experience on his resume. LeBron James will team up with his podcast co-host to try and capture his fifth ring. It’s easy to see how the Lakers have set themselves up for a lot of criticism considering the circumstances but I’m going to say it’s gotten a little too far.
2024 Copa América Team Preview: Chile
The 2024 Copa América begins on June 20th in the United States, with six CONCACAF teams and 10 CONMEBOL teams set to compete in the tournament. Over the next couple of weeks, we will preview every team playing in the competition. Up next is Chile. It has been a rough time as of late for Chile. Since June of last year, “La Roja” (The Red One) have won just three of their 10 matches.
2024 NHL Offseason Preview Episode Three: Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are up next for the 2024 NHL Offseason Preview. They had another brutal season at the bottom of the Pacific Division, culminating in the third overall pick in this year’s draft. They have a host of talented young players and prospects. Furthermore, they have a boatload of cap space to spend and have only bridge deals to really worry about in the medium term. In previous offseasons they added veterans like Alex Killorn and Radko Gudas to compliment their young core.
Cubs Pick Up Tomas Nido, DFA Yan Gomes
Former New York Mets backup catcher Tomas Nido has been signed to a deal by the Chicago Cubs. Nido, 30, was designated for assignment by the Mets just last week. To make space for Nido, the Cubs have released veteran catcher Yan Gomes. Tomas Nido will be bringing a solid defensive glove to Chicago, along with some lower to mid-level offensive production. Nido slashed .229/.261/.361 in 83 plate appearances for the Mets this season.
Jayson Tatum Has No Originality In His Finals Celebrations
The Boston Celtics finally won their 18th NBA Championship with Jayson Tatum leading the way in points, rebounds, and assists for the team. Surprisingly, he didn’t end up with the Finals MVP which landed in the hands of Jaylen Brown for his tremendous efforts on both ends of the floor. If that wasn’t enough content for social media to use against Jayson Tatum, his celebrations after the finals only gave the public more ammo.
UFC Vegas 93 Best Bets
UFC Vegas 93 is not a great offering of UFC fights. The card has a solid main event, but the remainder of the fight card is bleak. Unfortunately, those poor fights that fill out the event do not present very appealing betting opportunities. That shortens UFC Vegas 93 best bets to a pair of betting opportunities. It is not very easy to find promise outside of those plays.
Astros Eat $30 Million, Release Jose Abreu Anyway
The Houston Astros announced today that they are releasing first baseman Jose Abreu from his contract. The club will still owe him $30.8 million of a three-year contract, despite Abreu completing less than half of it. Astros general manager Dana Brown struggled with the decision, saying “It’s always tough when a deal doesn’t work out.” Though his time in Houston was short, Abreu had become a very well-liked figure in the clubhouse.
Report: Cavaliers expect Donovan Mitchell to sign extension
Donovan Mitchell‘s impending extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers could decide the course of action for not only how they proceed in free agency, but how multiple teams proceed this offseason. The 6-foot-2 guard is eligible to sign a four-year, $208.5 million extension with the franchise–just two years after getting traded to them by the Utah Jazz. According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, there’s a growing expectation that Mitchell re-signs.
USA Cricket Team Qualifies for Super 8 in ICC T20 World Cup
The USA Cricket team has made history as they advanced past the group stages at a major international tournament for the first time in their cricketing history. Their historic win against Pakistan has allowed them to finish in the top 2 of their group alongside powerhouse nation, India and enter the quarterfinals of the ICC T20 World Cup.
Jaylon Tyson 2024 NBA Draft Profile
We are continuing our 2024 NBA Draft profile series with Cal guard Jaylon Tyson, a dynamic scoring wing who played at three Division-I programs in three years. Let’s hop into it! Height: 6’5.5″ (6’8″ wingspan, 8’6.50″ standing reach) Weight: 218.2 lbs Draft age: 21.6 Position:Wing Tyson, from John Paul II High School out of Piano, Texas, was a top-40 player in the 2021 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.
Lakers botched the Dan Hurley situation
On Thursday morning, we were all, collectively, blindsided by the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers were prepared to offer a “massive, long-term contract offer” to UConn’s Dan Hurley to be the team’s next head man, filling the vacancy that’s been open for a month. All the original reporting suggested that JJ Redick, however, who has never coached at any level, was the favorite, even though Wojnarowski stated that Hurley was at the “forefront” of the team’s search the entire time.
Should the Lakers Hire JJ Redick?
It depends on if the Lakers want to be taken seriously. I have no malice in my heart for JJ Redick. In fact, I admire him quite a bit. He’s handled the transition from player to broadcaster phenomenally. His podcast breaks down the game of basketball to a molecular level. Any aspiring journalist or sportswriter should look at JJ Redick as a model of success. However, a good podcast does not (or should not) make one a serious coaching candidate.
England Will Not Win Euros 2024 Unless Southgate Changes
England is far and away the most talented team in the Euros and probably the world right now. They have an embarrassment of riches across every single position with the freedom and flexibility to play any style yet its always been the same old story with them the past few major tournaments. All the talent in the world, but no trophies to show for it.
Jurrien Timber Might Just Be A Superhero In The Flesh
Jurrien Timber was seen back at training today in Dubai to the delight of Arsenal fans around the world. In fact, it is reported that he is aiming to actually come back on Feb. 21 for Arsenal’s Round of 16 Champions League bout against FC Porto. The new signing from Ajax had barely played a half of football in the Community Shield against Manchester City back in August before he went down with what looked to be a serious knee injury.
Colby Covington Wants To Fight Stephen Thompson, Not Shavkat Rakhmonov
UFC 296 did not go as planned for Colby Covington. Despite a disappointing loss to UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, Covington is attempting to call the shots for his next fight. The name on the tip of his tongue was Stephen Thompson–not Shavkat Rakhmonov. Covington attempted to line up his next bout at his UFC 296 post-fight press conference. All quotes via TheScore. “I’m gonna focus on what’s next,” Covington said.
Dana White: Colby Covington 'Looked Old and Slow' at UFC 296
At UFC 296, Leon Edwards thoroughly beat Colby Covington to retain the UFC welterweight title. It was a dominant showing for Edwards, but Covington looked drastically different in comparison to previous performances. UFC CEO Dana White believed Covington ‘looked old and slow’ in the fight. White expressed his opinion during the UFC 296 post-fight press conference. All quotes via TheScore. “Colby just looked slow and old tonight, in my opinion,” White said at the post-fight press conference.
Belal Muhammad calls for title fight with Leon Edwards after UFC 296
At UFC 296, Leon Edwards defended the welterweight title against Colby Covington. After the bout, it did not take long for Belal Muhammad to call for a title shot. In an interview with Megan Olivi for ESPN, Muhammad gave his opinion on the UFC 296 main event and explained why he should be the next title contender—all quotes via TheScore. “Honestly, it was a joke to the division,” Muhammad told ESPN reporter Megan Olivi.
Manchester City Will Be Back To Dominating Soon
Manchester City has seen a recent spell of trouble in the English Premier League (EPL) with four draws, one win and one loss over their last six games, amounting to a measly seven out of 18 possible points. As the table currently stands, they sit in fourth only a point ahead of an injury-ravaged Tottenham Hotspur. Now the overreactions to this dip in form have been genuinely absurd.
Riot Games to finally compensate 1,548 women for Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
Sports Media riotgames.com Grahm Prater / Gaming / May 5, 2023 Riot Games to finally compensate 1,548 women for Gender Discrimination Lawsuit After years of lawsuits, settlements and more, Riot Games has announced that they are to compensate 1,548 former and current female employees at Riot Games and Activision-Blizzard. This comes in lieu of the historic and infamous lawsuits claiming unequal pay, sexual harassment and other misconduct the company conducted against these women employees.
UFC 288 Best Bets
Sports Media (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) James Herrick / UFC / May 5, 2023 UFC 288 Best Bets UFC 288 is set to be a historic event as Henry Cejudo makes his UFC return in an attempt to regain the bantamweight title. The remainder of the card is filled with interesting fights to create a solid slate of action. That means we have a lot of solid betting opportunities. Here are three of the best bets you can make for UFC 288.
The NBA Playoffs are way too long
Sports Media Photo Credit: NBA.com Aarav Raina / NBA / May 5, 2023 The NBA Playoffs are way too long Look we already know the NFL is far superior to the NBA for a variety of reasons and the gap has really been highlighted through recent viewership. Watching the NBA playoffs this year just reminds me again of why they are so far behind. I can only imagine how much better this league could be if they simply reduced the number of games in an NBA Playoff series.
Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show 5.5.23
Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show 5.5.23 On today’s episode of the Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show, James Herrick and Jack Sabin hop on to discuss what’s gone on recently throughout the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks firing head coach Mike Budenholzer and their fantasy MLB matchup this week.
Josh Norris to undergo season-ending surgery
Sports Media (Photo by Jana Chytilova /Freestyle Photo /Getty Images) Griffin Crest / NHL / January 23, 2023 Ottawa Senators lose young star, Josh Norris, to surgery for rest of season Josh Norris of the Ottawa Senators will be placed on IR and undergo season-ending surgery on his shoulder, according to ESPN. The 23-year-old center has missed 38 games this season, following shoulder ailment he suffered while taking a faceoff against Arizona.
Gabriel Martinelli is a bit overrated right now
Sports Media (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Aarav Raina / Soccer / January 23, 2023 Gabriel Martinelli is a bit overrated right now Before anyone comes at me, I’m a diehard Arsenal fan. Always have been. I love my team, but I try my best to be objective. After watching almost every game this season, I can say pretty confidently that Gabriel Martinelli is overrated right now.
It's Time To Revamp NFL Restricted Free Agency
Sports Media Trey Daubert / NFL / January 23, 2023 It’s Time To Revamp NFL Restricted Free Agency I would prefer to keep some of these secrets for myself in case I ever do actually get one of these general manager jobs. However, Scott has challenged me to write this post so I will. We already know how this goes. If this idea actually comes to fruition, I won’t get any credit for it. At least I’ll have the receipts for it. It’s time for the NFL to revamp its free agency.
Denny Kellington, the Bills Athletic Trainer, Saved Damar Hamlin's Life
Sports Media Via buffalobills.com Dominic Gutierrez / NFL / January 5, 2023 Denny Kellington, the Bills Athletic Trainer, Saved Damar Hamlin’s Life Some heroes wear capes, others carry medical equipment. The injury Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin suffered quickly became a life or death situation. Quick reactions by the medical staff helped keep Hamlin alive, and athletic trainer Denny Kellington deserves a big thank you.
Joe Rogan Says Justin Gaethje Won't Beat Dave Portnoy Up
Sports Media (Stacy Revere/Getty Images) James Herrick / UFC / January 5, 2023 Joe Rogan Says Justin Gaethje Won’t Beat Dave Portnoy Up Dave Portnoy just let out a massive sigh of relief. Thankfully for the Barstool Sports founder, UFC fighter Justin Gaethje is not going to beat him up. At least that is what Joe Rogan said. On the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan assured Portnoy that Gaethje will not actually beat him up.
Sam Hartman Transfers To Notre Dame
Sports Media (David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Trey Daubert / College Football / January 5, 2023 Sam Hartman Transfers To Notre Dame The transfer portal is getting hot and heavy. Things were trending this way but now it’s officially official. Former Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman will be taking his talents to Notre Dame for the 2023 college football season. It’s a big get for the Fighting Irish who now have an NFL caliber quarterback ready to go for next year.
Gregg Berhalter Benching Gio Reyna Brings Ugly Truth to Light
Sports Media (Wang Lili / Xinhua via Getty Images) Aarav Raina / Soccer / January 4, 2023 Gregg Berhalter Benching Gio Reyna Brings Ugly Truth to Light 2023 has already started off with quite the bang and the USMNT is front and center of all the controversy. Saying the federation is in shambles right now would be an understatement. Let’s dive deeper into all the drama surrounding Gregg Berhalter, the USMNT’s coach at the World Cup this year, and his superstar young midfielder, Gio Reyna.
Lamar Jackson to the Miami Dolphins just makes sense
Sports Media (Scott Taetsch/Getty) Aarav Raina / NFL / December 28, 2022 Lamar Jackson to the Miami Dolphins just makes sense Yup, I said it. Lamar Jackson in the teal of the Miami Dolphins is something I want to see next year, and I think it can totally happen. Even if Tua Tagovailoa is healthy next season, I think we’ve seen enough. Dolphins fans, he is not that guy.
Shannon Sharpe Rips Russell Wilson for his Attitude
Sports Media (via Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Jack Sabin / NFL / December 28, 2022 Shannon Sharpe Rips Russell Wilson for his Attitude It’s safe to say that this season has been a great disappointment for Russell Wilson and this Broncos team. The addition of Wilson was supposed to take this offense to the next level and make the Broncos real contenders in the AFC West.
Jimmer Range Episode 39: Most Surprising/Disappointing Teams Entering 2023
Sports Media (Cover Image By @KHeiserCBB) Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Podcasts, Videos / December 28, 2022 Jimmer Range Episode 39: Most Surprising/Disappointing College Basketball Teams Entering 2023 Oh no! Oh yes! Jimmer Range is back! In Episode 39, we give our most surprising and most disappointing college basketball teams entering 2023. Some of our darling teams have let us down so far, such as Tulane and Toledo.
Kirk Cousins' 2022 Season is Going Under the Radar Right Now
Sports Media Kirk Cousins must love Ivan Drago. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Aarav Raina / NFL / December 24, 2022 Kirk Cousins’ 2022 Season is Going Under the Radar Right Now YOU LIKE THAT? Kirk Cousins in 2022 is back and better than ever. He’s slung his way to over 3,800 yards which is sixth highest in the league and 11 big wins for the Minnesota Vikings. Yet all anyone cares about is his amazing supporting cast, brilliant head coach, and MVP-candidate wide receiver.
Is Pro Football Focus Broke?
Sports Media Trey Daubert / NFL / December 24, 2022 Pro Football Focus decided to lay off 16 full-time employees right before the holidays. 11 interns were also laid off as PFF faces a serious financial crisis. Their product stinks and a lot of people are starting to figure it out. PFF received a $50 million investment from Silver Lake and somehow all of that money is gone! Where did it go? In a must-read piece by Front Office Sports, it documents PFF’s troubles.
Grading Halo Infinite Year 1: Did it fail?
Sports Media (Thumbnail Credit: Marzzman Gaming/YouTube) Marsilio Langella / Gaming / December 24, 2022 Grading Halo Infinite Year 1: Did it fail? In this video, I give my official grade for Halo Infinite in its first year, and whether or not I think it failed. Halo Infinite is one of the most hyped games of the year, and I was really looking forward to playing it. However, after playing it throughout the year, I’m wondering if it meets my expectations.
Tory Lanez Found Guilty in Shooting of Megan Thee Stallion
Sports Media Prince Williams/Wireimage / Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images Marc Enriquez / Uncategorized / December 24, 2022 Tory Lanez Found Guilty Tory Lanez, birth name Daystar Peterson, was found guilty on all three charges in trial Friday afternoon, Dec. 23. The jury, which consisted of seven women and five men, deliberated on Thursday, Dec. 22 and found Lanez guilty.
DJ Uiagalelei to Transfer to Oregon State
Sports Media (Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Kam Moos / College Football / December 23, 2022 Since entering the transfer portal on December 5, there was a lot of speculation as to where the former 5-star quarterback, DJ Uiagalelei would transfer to. A disappointing career at Clemson would not be the end of his career, and Uiagalelei seemingly wants to revitalize it at Oregon State.
Detroit Pistons and Bojan Bogdanovic Agree on 2-Year Extension
Sports Media Nic Antaya/Getty Images Jack Sabin / NBA / October 30, 2022 Detroit Pistons and Bojan Bogdanovic Agree on 2-Year Extension The Detroit Pistons and F Bojan Bogdanovic have agreed on a 2-year Extension worth 39.1 million dollars. This deal means Bogdanovic will be a Piston until the 2024-2025 season and will seemingly be a part of their rebuild. Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report on the news. Bogdanovic who is 33 years old.
Fantasy Football, You Are the Love of My Life
Sports Media Aarav Raina / Fantasy Football, NFL / September 8, 2022 Dear Fantasy Football, Oh, how I’ve missed you. I’ve missed the start/sits. I’ve missed the unnecessary weekly rankings. I’ve missed Joe Mixon proving the haters wrong. And I’ve missed the intense highs and lows that come with this game I love so dearly. Except to me, you’re not just a game. Fantasy Football, you are a way of life, and more specifically you are the love of my life. You’re always there for me.
2022 Fantasy Football Breakout Players: Week 1
Sports Media (AP Photo/Marry Gash) Matt Hanifan / Fantasy Football, NFL / September 8, 2022 The NFL Season is here! And, as most of you know incredibly well, it’s never a bad time to start talking fantasy football, especially potential breakout players to help fill out your roster (or lineup) each week! Throughout the season, we are going to look at a few breakout players that you could add (or not add, if you so choose)! In Week 1, it can be a little tricky because nobody has played a...
2022 NBA Offseason Grades: Atlantic Division
Sports Media Can New York Knicks forward quiet the naysayers? (Photo: Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Jarrod Prosser / NBA / September 8, 2022 NBA Offseason Grades: Atlantic Division This NBA offseason has been a stop-start affair. There was a flurry of early moves before everything ground to a halt as the league waited with bated breath for Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell to be moved.
Jody Fortson is the X-Factor for the Kansas City Chiefs Offense
Sports Media Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Chase Racherbaumer / Fantasy Football, NFL / September 8, 2022 Jody Fortson is the X-Factor for the Kansas City Chiefs Offense The Kansas City Chiefs are known for their explosive offense since Patrick Mahomes took over for Alex Smith in 2018. However, the identity of the Chiefs offense will look different this year compared to years past with All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill being shipped to Miami in the offseason.
FIFA 22 Arsenal Career Mode Episode 27
Sports Media (Liv Felix/Vendetta Sports Media – Large cannon in front of the Kremlin Ars” (CC BY 2.0) by marcoverch.) Trey Daubert / Gaming, Soccer, Videos / September 8, 2022 FIFA 22 Arsenal Career Mode Episode 27 We’re back at it again with another episode of the FIFA 22 Arsenal career mode. Episode 27 features four games. Two Premier League games, a Cup final, and the second leg of the Bayern champions league series. No time to waste.
2022 College Football Best Games of the Week: Week 2
Sports Media AP Photo:John Bazemore Garrett Burroughs / College Football / September 8, 2022 College Football is back and in a big way. The opening week of the College Football season got off to an electric start, highlighted by a Georgia beatdown of Oregon, Florida upsetting Utah, that UNC-App State game and so much more. We brought you our Week 1 games of the week, and we will keep the series going, looking at the must-see games for Week 2 of the season.
Vendetta Sports Media Fantasy Football 2022: Team Rankings
Sports Media (BRACE HEMMELGARN-USA TODAY SPORTS) James Herrick / Fantasy Football / September 4, 2022 It is fantasy football draft season. I would say it is fantasy football season, but if you follow us here at Vendetta Sports Media you would know fantasy football content gets churned out all summer. For the 2022 NFL season, Vendetta has assembled an eight-man fantasy football league. The draft is in the books and I am here to rank each team, one through eight.
Saquon Barkley: Fantasy Football's Biggest Mystery This Year
Sports Media (Sarah Stier/Getty) Aarav Raina / Fantasy Football, NFL / August 19, 2022 Saquon Barkley Fantasy Football’s Biggest Mystery This Year Saquon Barkley is a fantasy phenomenon. He came in his rookie season completely dominating the league, even getting compared to Barry Sanders, and those who took the risk on him in the early rounds likely ended up winning their championship. The next superstar running back was seemingly born.
Paddy Pimblett Gained 45 Pounds Since Last Bout, Reveals Fight Date
Sports Media (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Chris Chick / UFC / August 17, 2022 Paddy Pimblett Gained 45 Pounds Since Last Bout, Reveals Fight Date Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett wasted no time whatsoever getting back to his bad habits. Paddy is said to already weigh in at 200 pounds since he submitted Jordan Leavitt at UFC London.
2022 Fantasy Football OnlyFans: Wide Receivers
Sports Media (Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports) Trey Daubert / Fantasy Football, NFL / August 16, 2022 2022 Fantasy Football OnlyFans: Wide Receivers No intro paragraph needed. We know the deal by not. This isn’t anybody in the top 20 rankings. We’re subscribing early. If you want my cheese list on the receivers, you can get that here. Without further ado, let’s get it going. 2022 Fantasy Football OnlyFans wide receivers. Let’s get after it.
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