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Nicholas Nathanson

Nicholas Nathanson is a recent graduate of Lafayette College, and a huge New York Rangers and Denver Nugget fan. He has been sportswriting since his early high school days, and has freelanced at Fansided and Last Word On Sports. He currently resides in New York

October 19, 2023  |  New Orleans Saints

Watch: Michael Thomas' first TD of the season almost defies physics

Michael Thomas' first TD grab of the season was a beauty.

October 19, 2023  |  MLB

Watch: Astros bats pick up where they left off

In the first inning alone, the Astros hit a single, double and triple. 

October 19, 2023  |  Texas Rangers

Rushing Max Scherzer back from injury proves costly for Texas Rangers

The Rangers were hoping that getting the three-time Cy Young winner would give them a boost and propel them to a 3-0 series, but the Astros jumped on the rusty ace and pulled within a game in the ALCS.

October 12, 2023  |  MLB

Watch: Unbelievable Michael Harris II play gets Braves out of trouble

Braves center fielder Michael Harris II has made some incredible plays this season, and he started another incredible double play vs. the Phillies Thursday night.

October 12, 2023  |  Arizona Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks looking to make World Series history

The Diamondbacks stand just eight games away from accomplishing that World Series feat after their stunning sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

October 11, 2023  |  Arizona Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks stun Dodgers, advance to NLCS for first time since 2007

The Arizona Diamondbacks have done the unthinkable.

October 11, 2023  |  Houston Astros

Astros reach seventh straight ALCS, set stage for all-Texas series

Next up for the Astros will be their in-state rival in the Texas Rangers, who are coming off an impressive three-game sweep over the Baltimore Orioles.

October 11, 2023  |  Chicago Blackhawks

Watch: 18-year-old Connor Bedard scores first NHL goal of his career

Bedard again showed why he was the most touted prospect in nearly 20 years.

October 11, 2023  |  Minnesota Twins

Watch: The legend of Royce Lewis grows with first-inning home run

Royce Lewis may be playing in the MLB postseason for the first time ever, but you wouldn't know it.

October 10, 2023  |  MLB

Diamondbacks nearing first NLCS berth since 2007

The Arizona Diamondbacks are one game away from making the NLCS.  This is not a typo.  Yes, those same Arizona Diamondbacks that are two years removed from an MLB-worst 52-110 record in 2021.

October 9, 2023  |  New York Giants

No, Daniel Jones is not the problem with the New York Giants

Just a year removed from the 2022 NFC Divisional round, few teams have had a more abysmal start to the 2023 NFL season than the New York Giants (1-4).

October 6, 2023  |  Denver Broncos

Broncos trade OLB Randy Gregory to 49ers

The already dangerous San Francisco 49ers have boosted their pass rush. The Denver Broncos have agreed to trade outside linebacker Randy Gregory and a 2024 seventh-round pick to the 49ers in exchange for San Francisco's 2024 sixth-round pick, per NFL Insider Tom Pelissero.

October 6, 2023  |  College Football

How No. 20 Kentucky can upset No. 1 Georgia

While oddsmakers are not giving Kentucky much of a chance (+14.5 underdog), Kentucky is capable of not only covering that spread, but pulling off an upset in Athens, Ga.

October 6, 2023  |  NFL

Bears snap franchise-worst 14-game losing streak on emotional night

Playing with heavy hearts following the death of legendary Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus earlier Thursday, the Bears poured their blood, sweat and tears, dedicating “Thursday Night Football” to their all-time great.

October 5, 2023  |  MLB

Veteran pitcher named Game 1 starter in ALDS

If the Minnesota Twins want to continue their magical run, they’ll have to get through a very difficult task and a pitcher that has dominated them throughout the years.

October 4, 2023  |  MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks advance to NLDS for first time since 2017

The Arizona Diamondbacks are moving on to the NLDS after securing a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in their NLWC series. Next up, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

October 3, 2023  |  MLB

Watch: Diamondbacks' Evan Longoria makes incredible double play

There is arguably no greater danger in the sport of baseball than bases loaded and no outs. It is every pitcher's worst nightmare. Under these circumstances, teams score at least one run 86% of the time per The Hardball Times.

October 3, 2023  |  MLB

Minnesota Twins win first playoff game since 2004

On Tuesday afternoon, when 27-year-old right-hander Pablo López delivered his first pitch for the Minnesota Twins against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the 2023 AL wild-card series, he was going up against nearly 20 years of hardship in Minnesota Twins’ history.

September 28, 2023  |  Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa earns an NFL honor last achieved by a Dolphin 30 years ago

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa was deservedly named AFC Offensive Player of the Month. Now the question is whether he can keep it up.

September 28, 2023  |  College Football

'College GameDay' announces epic celebrity guest picker for Duke vs. Notre Dame matchup

ESPN will be bringing a celebrity Duke graduate to the table as their guest picker for "College GameDay" ahead of Saturday's big showdown between Duke and Notre Dame.

September 28, 2023  |  Houston Texans

Why the Offensive Rookie of the Month award is just the beginning for C.J. Stroud

If Stroud's production rivals that of his first three weeks, the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award is for his taking. 

September 26, 2023  |  Cincinnati Reds

Watch: Elly De La Cruz smashes 467-foot homer, helps keep Reds' playoff hopes alive

The Reds are still a game-and-a-half out from the third NL wild-card seed, but if Cruz plays anything like he did Tuesday night the rest of the way, anything is possible for Cincinnati.