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Vikings Acquire RB Cam Akers in a Trade With the LA Rams
The Minnesota Vikings have addressed their underwhelming rushing game by making a trade with the Los Angeles Rams that saw them acquire running back Cam Akers.
As part of the agreement, the Vikings will be getting Akers and a conditional seventh-round pick while sending a sixth-rounder to the Rams. The two teams will also swap sixth-round picks in 2026.
https://twitter.com/Vikings/status/1704974960911913376
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Vancouver Canucks Acquire Goalie Casey DeSmith in a Trade With Canadiens
The Vancouver Canucks added depth to goaltender position on Wednesday by acquiring veteran goalie Casey DeSmith in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens.
The Canadiens will receive forward Tanner Pearson and a third-round pick in 2025 in exchange for DeSmith.
https://twitter.com/Canucks/status/1704250742096408997
DeSmith will be leaving the Canadiens without playing a single game with the franchise. The Montreal team acquired the 32-year-old in...
Freddie Freeman on Joining 20-20 Club: “This is One Thing I Never Thought I’d Do in My Career”
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ star first baseman Freddie Freeman continues to put the finishing touches to his MVP candidacy for the 2023 campaign. Freeman had two runs and a stolen base in an 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers while accomplishing a feat rarely seen for his position.
Freeman now has a total of 20 stolen bases this season to...
Vikings Sign Veteran Guard Dalton Risner to Address O-Line Struggles
The Minnesota Vikings’ offensive line has struggled mightily to start the 2023 campaign, especially when it comes to the running game. These O-line struggles directly contributed to the team’s 0-2 start of the season, which is why the front office decided to dip in the free agent market and sign veteran guard Dalton Risner.
Risner will reportedly ink a deal...
Carlos Sainz Ends Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s Win Streaks at Singapore GP
After winning 10 consecutive races, Max Verstappen saw his record-winning streak come to an end at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday. It was also a bad day for Red Bull, considering it was the first race they hadn’t won this season. And it was all because of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz.
After getting the pole position in the qualifiers, Sainz...
Justin Jefferson Reaches 5,000 Career Receiving Yards, Ties NFL Record
Minnesota Vikings’ star Justin Jefferson needed just 52 NFL games to reach 5,000 career receiving yards. Jefferson cleared the mark in Thursday Night Football loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jefferson has now tied the NFL record for the fewest games game needed to reach 5,000 receiving yards. Hall of Famer and San Diego Chargers’ legend Lance Alworth also reached the...
Bears Don’t Rule Out Making WR Chase Claypool Inactive Against the Buccaneers
Wideout Chase Claypool’s underwhelming performance in Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers might have jeopardized his status as a starter for the Chicago Bears.
Despite being expected to emerge as one of the primary offensive weapons for young quarterback Justin Fields, Claypool disappointed against the Packers. He was only targeted twice, failed to make a single reception, and...
Orioles’ Félix Bautista Dealing With Partial UCL Tear But Might Play in the Postseason
The Baltimore Orioles are not ready to rule out the possibility of All-Star reliever Félix Bautista playing again in 2023. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Orioles general manager Mike Elias confirmed that Bautista is dealing with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow but said that the 28-year-old player could still be available for the postseason.
Bautista landed on...
Portugal Rally to Nine-Goal Victory Despite Ronaldo Absence
Portugal thumped Luxembourg 9-0 in their European Championship qualifier on Monday night despite being without captain Cristiano Ronaldo. This victory gives Portugal a five-point cushion at the top of Group J, putting them comfortably on track to qualifying for Euro 2024.
After picking up a second yellow card in consecutive games, Ronaldo was suspended from a match that proved to...
Novak Djokovic Wins Historic 24th Grand Slam Title
Novak Djokovic won the US Open men's singles titles on Sunday after defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York City. This is the Serbian's 24th Grand Slam title, seeing him surpass Serena Williams for most Grand Slam victories in the Open Era. While Margaret Court also won 24 titles,...