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Jackson Weber

Jackson Weber is a sports writer with a BComm in Business and Sport Management from the University of Guelph. While he has focused primarily on NHL coverage in recent years, he brings strong knowledge and passion for the NFL, MLB, and NBA. Following all four major leagues year-round, Jackson delivers honest, opinion-driven stories on the biggest topics in sports. When he’s not watching or writing about games, he enjoys staying active and experimenting in the kitchen.

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NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA.

Adam Schefter won't shut down Joe Burrow-Jets talk, but it's a long shot

Given that the Jets now have five first-round selections over the next two years, many have begun to wonder what the front office will do with all those assets. 

Luis Robert Jr. needs a fresh start — and so do White Sox

Luis Robert Jr is the last star standing from the Chicago White Sox’s brief playoff era. In the three years since that window slammed shut, the franchise has endured the worst stretch in baseball (162–324) and plunged into a full-scale rebuild on the South Side.

Penguins might already have the steal of the 2025 NHL Draft in Ben Kindel

Through his first 12 NHL games, Kindel has tallied five points (five goals).

Insider downplays Dodgers' interest in OF Kyle Tucker

The Dodgers will naturally be connected with all of the top free agents, but it sounds like their pursuit of one player will be muted.

Three offseason trade targets for Blue Jays to add an impact bat

Here are three ideal trade targets for the Toronto Blue Jays to add an impactful left-handed bat to their lineup for 2025-26 and beyond.

The Bo Bichette-Vladimir Guerrero Jr. era in Toronto shouldn't end just yet

Bichette and Guerrero have spent their entire careers together thus far, entering the big leagues in 2019 after coming up through the minor leagues.

Three potential trade destinations for Grizzlies' Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies' (3-3) 2025-26 season is just six games old, yet issues have already begun to arise with star point guard Ja Morant.

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto's dominance should haunt Yankees

Superstar starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto did it again in a must-win Game 6 on Friday night, carving up a potent Blue Jays lineup.

NBA insider names three superstars who may switch teams

The 2025-26 NBA season is just over a week old, yet things are already starting to get spicy. 

Why Browns should get ahead of things and trade Myles Garrett

If the Browns were smart, they’d bite the bullet and get a haul for Garrett sooner rather than later.

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage is already making the rest of MLB look foolish for passing on him

Yesavage’s ridiculous rise from starting the year in Class-A Dunedin to carving up the best lineups in baseball in the postseason is unheard of.

Dodgers' hopes of winning World Series ride on Mookie Betts

Betts' World Series has been particularly rough, looking lost at the dish and overmatched in far too many of his plate appearances.

NFC East team should be aggressive in pursuit of Brian Thomas Jr.

Why one NFC East team should make an aggressive push to acquire Thomas Jr. from the Jaguars.

Joel Embiid has blunt take on early-season minutes restriction

Embiid is on a minutes restriction to start the season and the former MVP shared his thoughts on the situation.

Three dream targets for the Broncos to pursue before trade deadline

The Denver Broncos (5-2) are chasing down their first AFC West division title in a decade. 

Why this potential Cowboys-Dolphins trade makes plenty of sense

Jerry Jones has emphasized that his team is in no way rebuilding, so it’s time for him to show that with his actions.

Phillies' Bryce Harper has an obvious suitor if he were to be traded

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is never shy to shake things up, particularly via trade, and his year-end media availability comments might have just given us a hint at how bold it could get.

Eagles need more from Saquon Barkley if they want to be Super Bowl contenders

The Eagles are a completely different team when Saquon Barkley is on, and their chances at winning back-to-back Super Bowls ride on it.

Three potential landing spots for Freddy Peralta amid trade rumors: These teams are top options

Peralta was the Brewers ace in 2025, going 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA in a career-high 176.2 IP.

Blue Jays should bring Josh Naylor home this offseason

There are more important things to sort out for Toronto over the coming days and weeks, but once the offseason commences, targeting Josh Naylor should be something they consider. 

Yankees trading for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal doesn't make sense

The New York Yankees are and will always be one of the biggest spenders in Major League Baseball. 

Insider questions Kyler Murray's future with Cardinals

It’s been a roller coaster of a 2025-26 season thus far for quarterback Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals.

Yankees facing crucial offseason as World Series drought continues

It’s been a few days since the New York Yankees' (94-68) 2025 season came to an end, which is already enough time to begin looking toward the offseason.

Lamar Jackson, Ravens cannot afford a lost season

Every year in every sport, there's always a couple of teams for whom about everything seems to go wrong, resulting in a nightmare of a campaign. Through four weeks of the 2025-26 NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens (1-3) are looking like that team.

Blue Jays won’t go far if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doesn't heat up

Heading into the final day of the MLB regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays (93-68) are in a battle till the very end with the New York Yankees (93-68) for the AL East division title.