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Conor Killmurray

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Conor Killmurray is a long-suffering fan of New York sports, particularly the Giants and Mets—a potent combination for heartbreak, if you ask him. He graduated from West Chester University with a degree in English and enjoys searching for the most interesting sports stories to write about.

Four most important NFL players returning from injury at training camp

Across the NFL, training camp is well underway, meaning hope springs eternal for all 32 teams — at least for the summer while everyone is 0-0. These hopes are also fueled by the return of key players from season-ending injuries.

Nico Iamaleava clears the air on decision to transfer to UCLA

On Thursday, new University of California, Los Angeles quarterback Nico Iamaleava took to the podium for the first time as a Bruin, marking a major shift in how NIL deals can quickly change team dynamics and narratives. 

Five top players in contract limbo as NFL training camps start

Here are five players stuck in contract limbo as camp begins.

Five most interesting questions NFL training camp will begin to answer 

The new NFL season is coming into focus as training camp begins. Here are five teams with questions that the results of camp will shed light on.

What massive deals for young stars mean for Jets

The Jets locked in a pair of young stars.

Five MLB teams that must be better in second half of season

A complicated picture has taken shape ahead of the All-Star break.

Dolphins make a surprising move for retired Pro Bowl TE in trade with Giants

The Miami Dolphins executed one of the stranger trades of the NFL offseason.

Mets' roster moves show they have high hopes for young infielder

The New York Mets elected to keep young infielder Ronny Mauricio up in the big leagues and optioned designated hitter Jared Young to make room for returning third baseman Mark Vientos.

Four starting pitchers who could be close to returning from injury

Here are four other pitchers who are set to return to their playoff-caliber teams.

Injury to All-Star ace will test Mets' pitching depth

Senga's absence, no matter how long it'll be, will be a blow to the Mets' dominant pitching rotation, but reinforcements are already on the way.

Three head-scratching coaching decisions that could backfire

The pressure in the win-oriented business of sports is staggering, and sometimes, franchises make rash decisions when it comes to the head coach. That's the story for three different coaches across major sports who led their teams to success this year, but not enough of it.

Five red-hot position battles to monitor ahead of NFL training camps

The kickoff of the 2025 NFL season is months away, but teams have already begun assessing their potential Week 1 rosters.  While non-contact OTAs and mandatory mini-camps aren't as exciting as live contact practices, the position battles that will define the team often begin there.

Hall of Famer provides insight into Juan Soto's early struggles

One of the defining questions of the 2025 MLB season, so far, is why superstar Juan Soto has started so slowly with the New York Mets.

Nick Sirianni's contract extension adds more pressure to his Eagles tenure

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni will look to keep adding to his impressive resume as the team gave him a multi-year contract extension on Monday.

Five most lopsided games of 2025 NFL season

On any given Sunday, an NFL team can find a path to victory or just get extremely lucky. It's why there's a regular season in the first place. All 32 teams need to play 17 games and prove who deserves a postseason spot by the end of the 18-week season.

Retiring NFL schedule maker reveals secrets of success

Howard Katz's final bit of scheduling handiwork will be revealed Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on the NFL Network and ESPN.

Five NFL players who benefited the least from their team's offseason moves

Whether front offices missed the mark in free agency or the new players aren't good enough, these five players benefited the least from their team's offseason moves. 

Caitlin Clark, Fever's TV ratings set WNBA up for historic 2025 season

The most impressive number from the Fever's preseason win over the Brazil women's national team wasn't the 108-44 score or Caitlin Clark's 16 points in just 19 minutes. It was the 1.2 million viewers who tuned in.

Two undesirable options Steelers have if they don't sign Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. The hard place is the uninspiring quarterback room they've assembled for the 2025 season, and the rock is the excruciating process of negotiating with Aaron Rodgers.

Five NFL players who benefited the most from their team's offseason moves

With the 2025 NFL Draft and free agency over, each team has plenty of new faces, and fans have months to convince themselves that these new reinforcements will make a positive impact.

Eagles owner may have revealed potential backup plans if 'tush push' is banned

The Philadelphia Eagles want to revive an often-forgotten position to help continue their dominance in the run game and potentially make up for the "tush push" play if it's banned.

The biggest draft day misfires from the top five teams in the 2025 NFL Draft

The teams selecting the first five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft are in a position to acquire exciting new players that could potentially turn around their franchises. However, the teams picking in the top five are there for a reason — they haven't drafted well in the past.

Injury update means Mets backups have less time to lock down spots

The New York Mets got some good news this week as injured stars Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil are heading to Florida for rehab assignments.

'Hawk-Eye' technology marks a new era for the NFL, still won't stop controversies

The next time a measurement is needed to determine a first down, it won't be the chain gang coming out to make the measurement — it won't even be a human.