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Dan Treacy

Dan is a lifelong sports fan who has covered several sports on social media since he was 12. He grew up in Yonkers, New York and graduated from Boston University with a journalism degree. You can find Dan giving completely unsolicited sports takes on Twitter at @DanTreacyASN.

Who is Joe Mazzulla? 34-year-old assistant set to become Celtics interim coach

Mazzulla will get to lead a talented and deep roster that many believe can win a championship, an opportunity few 34-year-old coaches have. On the other hand, the margin for error is narrow for a team with title expectations.

Gleyber Torres becomes first Yankee with two home runs in one inning since 2009

Torres is the first Yankee to hit two blasts in an inning since Alex Rodriguez did it against the Rays on Oct. 4, 2009.

Steelers' Art Rooney II was only NFL owner to comment in Washington Post's 'Black Out'

The Steelers' Art Rooney II was the only NFL owner who agreed to be interviewed for the Washington Post's "Black Out" investigative series about the lack of opportunities for Black coaches in the league.

Why Darrelle Revis is on track to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer

Revis was a four-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro-Bowler, as well as a Super Bowl XLIX champion during his only season with the Patriots.

Steelers' George Pickens addresses lack of usage: I'm open '90 percent of the time'

Pickens, a second-round pick in April, was one of the flashiest players of the preseason, but he has just two catches on six targets to this point.

Yankees' Aaron Judge hits 60th home run, jumpstarts thrilling comeback

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge further etched himself in the history books on Tuesday night, hitting his 60th home run of the season in a comeback win over the Pirates.

The Bills are exceeding sky-high expectations

If Monday night's blowout is any indication, the Bills have taken a major step forward from 2021 to 2022.

With a division in disarray, can the Jaguars win the AFC South?

Through two weeks, the Jaguars are the only AFC South team with a win.

Kirk Cousins falls to 2-10 on 'Monday Night Football'

Kirk Cousins entered this season on a two-game 'Monday Night Football' win streak, but as it turns out, the Vikings quarterback isn't over his primetime struggles just yet.

Mets clinch first postseason berth since 2016

The Mets clinched their first postseason berth since 2016 on Monday night with a win over the Brewers. After falling short of high expectations in recent seasons, the Mets are 94-55 and in position for their first 100-win season since 1988. 

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill replaced by Malik Willis after pick-six vs. Bills

Tannehill was 11-of-20 for 117 yards and a pair of interceptions. The Titans had just 132 yards of offense when the change was made. 

Javonte Williams deserves more prominent role in Broncos offense

With Russell Wilson and a thin group of receivers still struggling, the best way to get the offense moving might be to give Williams a full workload.

Browns' late-game meltdowns becoming a pattern

Cleveland's defensive lapses in the fourth quarter are becoming harder to ignore.

Jets' D.J. Reed: Garrett Wilson 'has that Justin Jefferson vibe'

Reed added, "dudes don't want to cover him man-to-man," after Wilson played a starring role in the Jets' stunning comeback victory over the Browns.

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle make history in comeback win

Tua Tagovailoa made some history of his own in the win, tying the Dolphins record for most touchdown passes in a game with six.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley appears to be overcorrecting for last year's mistakes

Staley went for it on only 2-of-7 opportunities from 4th-and-4 or shorter in the loss to Kansas City. He went for it on 22-of-34 such chances in 2021. 

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal expects Mets to make bid for Aaron Judge

As Judge's MVP campaign has picked up steam, so has free agency speculation.

Ryan Fitzpatrick says Tom Brady showed him 'zero respect,' wouldn't shake his hand

Longtime NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick sounded off on Tom Brady during an appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast this week.

Odell Beckham Jr.: Saquon Barkley 'one of the best to ever put on cleats'

Beckham said it feels good to see Barkley "get to do what he does," after Barkley's resurgent performance in the Giants' thrilling Week 1 win over the Titans.

Approach Seahawks QB Geno Smith's Week 1 performance with caution

Is this version of Geno Smith sustainable?

Banged-up Buccaneers offense could sputter again against Saints

The only two receivers who haven't popped up on the injury report this week are Scotty Miller and Jaelon Darden, who weren't targeted in Week 1.

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: 'I thought for sure I was going' to the Knicks

"I thought for sure I was going back home, not going to lie about that," Mitchell told reporters, adding that he's "truly excited" to join Cleveland. 

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge on the verge of rare 10-WAR season

If Judge reaches the 10-WAR mark, his historic year will officially stand among the best seasons of recent Hall of Famers and record-setters. 

Are Jets making a mistake by sticking with Joe Flacco?

Does Mike White provide the team more upside filling in for Zach Wilson?