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Zachary Cariola

My name is Zachary Cariola and I have been a sports fan for as long as I can remember. My areas of expertise are MLB, NBA, and NFL. When I’m not writing, I love spending time with my family and learning history. 

Adding Cedric Mullins gives the Rays a deep outfield

After finishing fourth in the American League East for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays (77-85) needed to rethink their strategy if they were to compete with the rest of the AL East. 

Dodgers bring back World Series hero on a one-year deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off their second straight World Series championship and are beginning the trek to a three-peat. 

New Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray lets his true feelings on the Yankees be known

Gray, who has been with the Red Sox for just a week, has already gotten some good karma with his new team and the fan base.

Drivers' Championship could be a closer finish than it appears

Three drivers are vying to become the world champion as the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship heads into its final round (24) in Abu Dhabi. 

Rockies open offseason with pair of uninspiring moves

The Colorado Rockies were terrible in 2026, having the worst record in baseball (43-119), and will likely be a bottom-feeder in 2026. Their initial moves in the 2025-26 offseason certainly weren't confidence boosters.

Red Bull Racing announces who will be Max Verstappen's teammate in 2026

Verstappen will fight for the Drivers’ Championship against McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 7. 

Max Verstappen dazzles in Qatar as Drivers' Championship heads to Abu Dhabi

Verstappen is looking to secure his fifth straight championship. 

Dylan Cease signing monster deal with Blue Jays, will make team even stronger

After losing the World Series in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays decided to make the first big signing of the offseason.

Rockies are confident Warren Schaeffer is their manager for the long haul

Schaeffer served as the Rockies' interim manager since May 11, when the organization moved on from former manager Bud Black.

Lions' Jared Goff calls Jahmyr Gibbs 'as good as they come'

One of the stars of the Lions' win over the 2-10 Giants on Sunday was Gibbs, who ran for a career-high 219 yards and two touchdowns.

Braves aren't wasting any time with roster reconstruction

The Atlanta Braves had a disappointing season in 2025, finishing fourth in the National League East at 76-86. They're wasting no time retooling in hopes of a return to contention in 2026.

MLB’s new media deal may end up being a bad deal for consumers

Major League Baseball will have a new television deal heading into 2026.

The Heisman Trophy ceremony time, date, location, how to watch

The Heisman Trophy is one of the most well-known and prestigious awards in college sports.

NBA All-Star Game/weekend, time, location, how to watch

The 75th NBA All-Star Game will and should be different than years past.

Super Bowl LX time, location and information

Super Bowl LX is only a few months away, but there's never a moment that the football world isn’t focusing on the national spectacle.

Dodgers' Mookie Betts impresses as co-host of MLB Awards show

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts continues to impress on and off the field. 

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson trying to 'mentally' get himself back into 'savage mode' 

Justin Jefferson can end his offensive frustrations if he and J.J. McCarthy can get on the same page by Sunday.

Signing J.T. Realmuto would transform this NL Central team's pitching staff

Ben Cherington and the Pirates plan to increase their payroll by $30-40 million this offseason, which could position them as potential suitors for catcher J.T. Realmuto. 

Joe Flacco is only 'worried about doing my job' for Bengals and not Joe Burrow 

The Bengals will need Flacco to keep them afloat and alive in the playoff hunt after getting the news on Monday that Burrow had his 21-day practice window opened.

Jaelan Phillips is flying high after impressive Eagles debut

Phillips made an immediate impact for the Eagles after being acquired at the trade deadline.

MLB free agency adds intrigue as another NPB star to be posted

A second NPB star will be available for MLB clubs this offseason.

Kyle Hamilton: Ravens 'starting to hit our stride' after third straight win

The Baltimore Ravens are showing why they should not be counted out in the AFC playoff race.

'This is literally the greatest thing': LB Jaelan Phillips sounds off about joining Eagles

General manager Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles made the most of the trade deadline, fortifying both their defense and playoff hopes. 

Ravens receive kudos for trade-deadline haul of Dre’Mont Jones

The Ravens keep receiving praise for the move.