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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. You can find my other work on Southside Showdown from FanSided and at Chicitysports where I cover all Chicago sports. When not watching sports, I love spending time with my family and learning history. 

Astonishing stat exemplifies Broncos LB Nik Bonitto's dominance

Bonitto could be a Defensive Player of the Year candidate with the numbers he is putting up.

Manager's pregame speech propels Phillies to win over Dodgers in NLDS Game 3

If the offense can continue to ride the momentum, and ace Cristopher Sanchez capitalizes on his Game 1 performance, the Phillies have a chance to send the series back to the East Coast. 

Jaxson Dart has chance to make a name for himself against Eagles

If the New York Giants are to win their "TNF" game against Philadelphia and not get embarrassed on their home field, it will come off the back of the rookie QB Dart.

Eagles receive good and bad injury news ahead of matchup with Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off one of their worst losses of the season after the Denver Broncos scored 18 unanswered points in the fourth quarter last Sunday to win 21-17. 

Why Joe Flacco could turn things around with Bengals in Week 6

Can Joe Flacco lead the Bengals to a much-needed victory in Week 6 against the Packers?

Dodgers make bold decision on closer role for rest of postseason

If they beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, they will advance to the National League Championship Series for the second time in two seasons. 

Blue Jays make questionable decision for Game 4 starter

The Blue Jays will take another crack at eliminating the Yankees in Game 4, but their decision on a starting pitcher for the game creates some doubt about their chances.

Yankees make history in Game 3 comeback against Blue Jays

The Yankees staved off elimination with a comeback win in Game 3, and they made history in the process.

When could surging Texans expect injured RB Joe Mixon to return?

The Texans must continue their resurgence without running back Joe Mixon, who still has no timetable for his return. 

Phillies being let down by stars amid 2-0 NLDS deficit 

The Phillies are on the brink of another disappointing playoff exit thanks largely to the lack of production from their stars.

Dodgers cruise to 2-0 NLDS lead after dominant outing by ace

The Dodgers are firing on all cylinders, and the Phillies are struggling to find answers.

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo leaning on experience ahead of pivotal Game 2

Luzardo is relying on past experience as he looks to help Phillies even the NLDS with the Dodgers at one game apiece.

Eagles Hall of Famer has harsh criticisms for 'lack of creativity' offensively

The Eagles Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion with the Broncos criticized OC Kevin Patullo for his "lack of creativity" on offense, saying the Eagles "just run routes."

Ravens sticking with DC despite shockingly poor defensive performance

The Baltimore Ravens' season continued to get worse after they took a 44-10 walloping from the Houston Texans, who took advantage of a terrible Ravens defense.

Bengals HC could be open to a change at QB amid losing streak

After losing Joe Burrow to an injury, the Bengals have been one of the worst offenses in the NFL and don't seem to be turning that around anytime soon. 

Frustrations begin to mount with Eagles' offensive concerns growing

The Eagles blew a 14-point lead in Week 5, and the Denver Broncos staged an 18-point comeback in the fourth quarter to win the game, 21-17.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads Blue Jays to series lead over Yankees

The New York Yankees have proven to be playing out of their league, as the Toronto Blue Jays took a 2-0 lead in the American League Division Series

Texans' C.J. Stroud finally has a breakout game in win over Ravens

The Ravens helped the Texans move to 2-3 on the season, while helping quarterback C.J. Stroud regain his confidence and get him back to the player he was in his rookie season. 

Giants have 'strong interest' in Rangers exec for managerial role

After firing their manager, Bob Melvin, after two disappointing seasons in which they missed the playoffs, the San Francisco Giants will be among a handful of teams searching for a new skipper this winter.

Phillies make bizarre decision on Nick Castellanos before NLDS Game 1

The Philadelphia Phillies' lineup will have its hands full on Saturday when facing the game's best player, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who will make his postseason pitching debut in a city that will be trying to get into his head and throw him off his rhythm. 

Dodgers star backstop left out of lineup for NLDS Game 1 vs. Phillies

He has been on the injured list with a hairline fracture in his hand.

Mets respond to historic collapse by purging coaching staff

After the Mets failed to qualify for the playoffs, it was evident that they needed to make changes in the offseason. Owner Steve Cohen has begun making those changes.

Ravens likely to be without their top offensive player against Texans

The Ravens should have better odds of winning, but with their star player doubtful for Sunday's game and the season seemingly in the gutter, things could get ugly for them.

Super Bowl-winning coach offers Eagles advice

The former Super Bowl-winning head coach, who led the Eagles to their first-ever league championship in 2018, offered the team's coaching staff some advice heading into Sunday's game against the Broncos.