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Tim Josephs

Originally from New Jersey, Tim Josephs now finds himself in North Carolina. Thanks to his dad, he’s been a lifelong fan of only the lowliest New York sports teams. His biggest sports thrill was being at Game 6 of the 1986 World Series – which he left early, also thanks to his dad.

What’s the Yankees' plan B if they lose Juan Soto?

While the hot-stove season has really only just begun, the Yankees definitely don’t want to be left holding the (money) bag if Soto decides to take his talents elsewhere. So what’s their backup plan?

Sixers are making savvy move with Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid has yet to play a game this NBA season and the 76ers might just have a plan to keep their star healthy for the postseason. 

How concerned should Pacers be with their slow start?

One team that has been somewhat of a surprise in the early NBA season — and not in a good way — is Indiana.

Tyler Kolek could play a major role in Knicks' success this season

After their best season in seemingly forever, the New York Knicks could’ve run things back this year. Instead, they decided to up the ante with two major trades, garnering Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns in the process.

Future looks bright for Mets — with or without Pete Alonso

The New York Mets seem to have cleansed themselves (somehow) from the slew of bad vibes surrounding the team last summer and early this spring.

Ben Simmons urgent to prove himself coming out of injury nightmare

Can Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons finally turn around his narrative?

Shohei Ohtani on the mound in postseason: Real possibility or idle threat?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are probably just trying to give teams a headache by playing up the long-shot possibility that Shohei Ohtani could pitch in the postseason. Right?

If Mikal Bridges has a big season, Knicks fans should thank the Nets

On a recent live "Roommates" podcast, Bridges was asked how he feels about ditching the Nets for the Knicks. At the mere mention of Brooklyn, fans at the event started booing,

Is Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales already on hot seat?

Could the Carolina Panthers hit the reset button yet again?

Kelsey Mitchell could be the true MVP of the Indiana Fever

The Indiana Fever are in the midst of their best season in a decade. They’re on pace to have their first winning record since 2015, and they just clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2016.

Why the Giants should trade for a QB

It has become pretty clear that the Giants need to make a move, and that they need to make it soon.

Pirates should strongly consider shutting rookie ace down for year

If the Pittsburgh Pirates lost rookie All-Star Paul Skenes to injury playing out the string on a lost season, it would be heartbreaking for the fan base.

Haason Reddick now has more leverage than ever over the Jets

The Jets did what they always seem to do when under pressure: flop. No one benefited more than Haason Reddick.

Latest controversy proves Daniel Snyder wasn't the only problem within the Commanders

In a bizarre set of circumstances, the team’s vice president of content was caught on camera saying a variety of derogatory things.

Could a live tiger pace LSU sideline again?

LSU’s current live mascot is Mike VII, who was donated in 2017. Mike has yet to make it to a game, instead living full-time in a habitat on campus.

Dumping old, injured pitchers in 2023 set Mets up for success in 2024

Stop the presses, but the New York Mets may actually make it to the postseason this year. After a pretty dismal first couple of months, the team turned things around and is now on the cusp of a wild-card berth.

Private equity ownership in the NFL could be terrible for fans

It was only a matter of time before private equity infiltrated the NFL.

Sky's Angel Reese is getting too much criticism, not enough praise

Once upon a time in the not-so-distant past, rookies weren’t expected to do a whole lot in their first year or years in the pros. Even if they had a stellar college career, it was mostly assumed that they would take their lumps and struggle for a while, that is if they even got off the bench.