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NFL offseason begins: A look at important league dates, possible moves
Now that the Philadelphia Eagles have been crowned champions, it’s time for the NFL offseason. These days, however, there isn’t really an “offseason” –– there are a slew of news-making dates and upcoming moves. In two weeks, the league will converge on Indianapolis for the college scouting combine. A week after that event ends, negotiations… -
No deal for China, yet Canada and Mexico skirt Trump’s tariffs for now
President Donald Trump is in dealmaking mode regarding his new tariffs. Hours before implementing 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian products, Trump pressed pause for both countries. But China, facing a 10% levy starting Tuesday, Feb. 4, appears to have been left out of the last-minute deals. On Monday, Jan. 3, Trump announced a… -
Rangers get Vancouver center J.T. Miller in blockbuster NHL trade
A blockbuster NHL trade Friday night, Jan. 31, puts an end to the Vancouver Canucks month-long saga involving their best player. Center J.T. Miller is on his way to the New York Rangers –– the team that drafted him back in 2011. In the deal, the Rangers get a premier two-way center they desperately need… -
NFL free agency: A look at the top players available on defense
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles continue to prepare for the Super Bowl. However, the other 30 NFL teams are already looking ahead to next year, starting with free agency. Here’s a list of some of the best available players on defense. DJ Reed of the New York Jets is perhaps the top cornerback… -
NFL free agency: A look at the top players available on offense
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are the final two teams in the 2024 NFL season. The other 30 teams are already looking ahead to next year, starting with free agency. Here’s a list of some of the best available players on offense. Wide receiver Tee Higgins seems to be the consensus top target.… -
AFC Championship a rematch for the ages between Bills and Chiefs
The AFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 26, is a battle between two of the best teams in the NFL, with a little recent history thrown in for good measure. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to continue their dynasty and make NFL history. The Buffalo Bills, meanwhile, are trying to slay the dragon and start… -
NFC Championship a battle of familiar rivals in Eagles, Commanders
It has been 37 years since two teams from the NFC East met in the NFC Championship game. That will happen again Sunday, Jan. 26, when the Washington Commanders travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles. This will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams. The Eagles won the first… -
Preview: NFL playoff favorites Kansas City, Detroit headline divisional round
The eight teams remaining in the NFL playoffs meet this weekend for the divisional round. The two Super Bowl favorites, the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs, will highlight the action as both play their first postseason games. Houston Texans (11-7) at Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) The first game on the board Saturday, Jan.… -
Titans have top pick in 2025 NFL draft, fire general manager
The Tennessee Titans wrapped up the number one overall pick in April’s NFL draft after losing to the Houston Texans on the final day of the regular season. They fired General Manager Ran Carthon 48 hours later, who likely would have made that pick. Carthon lost his job after posting a 9-25 record over his… -
Record 9 teams will pay MLB luxury tax totaling $311 million in January
A record nine Major League Baseball teams are going to have to pay the tax man come January. According to ESPN and the Associated Press, the league sent a memo to the teams late Friday, Dec. 20, outlining the bill, known as a “luxury tax.” The luxury tax, also known as the Competitive Balance Tax,… -
Disneyland owes back pay to 50,000 employees in $233 million settlement
Years after Disney was first accused of violating minimum wage laws at its California resort, the “happiest place on Earth” has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $233 million. A lawyer representing Disneyland workers confirmed the settlement to Straight Arrow News. Based on the law firm’s research, it’s believed to be the largest wage… -
Wife sues DraftKings claiming husband stole from kids and lost $1M gambling
A New Jersey woman is suing DraftKings, claiming the sports betting site preyed on her husband with incentives that drove him to deposit $15 million over four years. Lisa D’Alessandro claims her husband stole from her and their two minor children to fuel his addiction, losing nearly $1 million that belonged to them. She claims her…