It’s hard to say where the San Diego Padres stand heading into the 2025 season, and it’s largely due to their inactivity in free agency. Amid an ownership dispute and uncertain television revenue, the Padres don’t look to be in a position to spend big this winter. In fact, they might have to trade a…
The New York Mets are spending their January so far playing a game of chicken. After six productive seasons in Queens, four-time All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso hit free agency hoping to cash in a big-time contract. Unfortunately, the market for his services hasn’t materialized the way he or agent Scott Boras had hoped. Alonso…
With MLB’s arbitration-eligible contracts largely settled and a few relief pitchers finally picked up in free agency, perhaps the bullpen market has begun to move. The Mets, who have work to do beyond Pete Alonso and could use a late-inning complement to Edwin Diaz, are paying attention. The Blue Jays signed 2024 All-Star Jeff Hoffman to a three-year, $33 million…
After being snubbed for the Pro Bowl, Joseph is rewarded with All-Pro honors after a stellar season One short week ago, Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph was left off the NFL Pro Bowl team, despite leading the league with nine interceptions and earning the highest grade at his position (90.7) from Pro Football Focus. When…
David Montgomery will provide boost to Lions’ offense in playoffs. 1.) Which team presents Lions biggest challenge in divisional round? Christian Booher: I’ve always subscribed to the thought that it’s hard to beat a good team three times, so I’ll take the Vikings here. Though the Lions’ defense dominated in the Week 18 matchup, Kevin O’Connell is a…
Despite all the injuries, Lions have legitimate shot to win Super Bowl. The Lions will begin their postseason journey during the divisional round of the playoffs next weekend. With the NFC’s No. 1 seed and home-field advantage locked up, they have a legit shot at advancing to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history….
FRISCO – Week 18 will come and go. So will “Black Monday.” Changes are inevitable in the NFL coaching world. Are they inevitable in the Dallas Cowboys coaching world? Minute-by-minute, story-by-story, we will report on what’s going on here inside The Star in Frisco regarding team owner Jerry Jones’ next big decision, which of course for now is focused…
On the question of Will McClay’s value here inside The Star? This is where in our media visit with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, things got weird. FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys general manager is owner Jerry Jones. Fans’ hopes and dreams of a change there after 35 years are wasting their hopes and dreams. Jones right now is…
Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle showed he is more than capable of being a viable offensive piece and warrants a roster spot in 2025. One of the positives, if you want to call it that, for the Dallas Cowboys this season was Rico Dowdle’s emergence as a starting-caliber running back. Having been part of a running…
The Baltimore Ravens moved on with a 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. It was another masterful performance from Derrick Henry, who had 26 carries for 186 yards and two touchdowns. NFL MVP candidate Lamar Jackson threw for 175 yards with two scores and rushed for 81 yards on 15 carries as the Ravens led from start to finish. In…
The lack of playoff success from Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens has been the only true thorn in the side of the two-time NFL MVP. While he’s enjoyed plenty of success in the regular season, Jackson only had two playoff wins to his name heading into a Saturday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a 28-14 drubbing, though, Jackson now…
On Saturday night the Baltimore Ravens broke their regular season tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 28-14 win. The wild card win moved the Ravens to 2-1 against the Steelers on the season, winning the last two games by two touchdowns after an ugly 18-16 win for Pittsburgh earlier in the campaign. This time around, the Ravens did…