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Conor Killmurray

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Conor Killmurray is a long-suffering fan of New York sports, particularly the Giants and Mets—a potent combination for heartbreak, if you ask him. He graduated from West Chester University with a degree in English and enjoys searching for the most interesting sports stories to write about.

Hall of Famer provides insight into Juan Soto's early struggles

One of the defining questions of the 2025 MLB season, so far, is why superstar Juan Soto has started so slowly with the New York Mets.

Nick Sirianni's contract extension adds more pressure to his Eagles tenure

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni will look to keep adding to his impressive resume as the team gave him a multi-year contract extension on Monday.

Five most lopsided games of 2025 NFL season

On any given Sunday, an NFL team can find a path to victory or just get extremely lucky. It's why there's a regular season in the first place. All 32 teams need to play 17 games and prove who deserves a postseason spot by the end of the 18-week season.

Retiring NFL schedule maker reveals secrets of success

Howard Katz's final bit of scheduling handiwork will be revealed Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on the NFL Network and ESPN.

Five NFL players who benefited the least from their team's offseason moves

Whether front offices missed the mark in free agency or the new players aren't good enough, these five players benefited the least from their team's offseason moves. 

Caitlin Clark, Fever's TV ratings set WNBA up for historic 2025 season

The most impressive number from the Fever's preseason win over the Brazil women's national team wasn't the 108-44 score or Caitlin Clark's 16 points in just 19 minutes. It was the 1.2 million viewers who tuned in.

Two undesirable options Steelers have if they don't sign Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. The hard place is the uninspiring quarterback room they've assembled for the 2025 season, and the rock is the excruciating process of negotiating with Aaron Rodgers.

Five NFL players who benefited the most from their team's offseason moves

With the 2025 NFL Draft and free agency over, each team has plenty of new faces, and fans have months to convince themselves that these new reinforcements will make a positive impact.

Eagles owner may have revealed potential backup plans if 'tush push' is banned

The Philadelphia Eagles want to revive an often-forgotten position to help continue their dominance in the run game and potentially make up for the "tush push" play if it's banned.

The biggest draft day misfires from the top five teams in the 2025 NFL Draft

The teams selecting the first five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft are in a position to acquire exciting new players that could potentially turn around their franchises. However, the teams picking in the top five are there for a reason — they haven't drafted well in the past.

Injury update means Mets backups have less time to lock down spots

The New York Mets got some good news this week as injured stars Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil are heading to Florida for rehab assignments.

'Hawk-Eye' technology marks a new era for the NFL, still won't stop controversies

The next time a measurement is needed to determine a first down, it won't be the chain gang coming out to make the measurement — it won't even be a human.

New contract details suggest what Giants expect from Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson's contract with the New York Giants is worth up to $21 million, but only half is guaranteed. According to NFL insider Albert Breer, Wilson can earn the other $10.5 million based on his production in the upcoming season. 

What the Lions' controversial playoff amendment could mean for the NFL

The Detroit Lions are looking to change the competition landscape in the NFL — and it has nothing to do with banning the "tush push."

Seahawks signing Cooper Kupp is more than a homecoming

With a healthy Kupp looking to play for his home state and get revenge on the team he thought he'd retire with, the star receiver could give the Seahawks the competitive edge they need in 2025.

How Giants' free-agency moves signal a shift in roster-building philosophy

The New York Giants' free-agency moves so far signal that the front office has learned a key lesson from last year. You need to emphasize talent and not just positional value.

How Eagles star Brandon Graham's decision will impact young Super Bowl-winning defense

Graham's decision will have a significant impact on the Eagles defense either way, but that impact won't necessarily be reflected in the stat sheet.

Xavier Worthy was lone bright spot for Chiefs in Super Bowl collapse

The Kansas City Chiefs left Super Bowl LIX hoping to move on as fast as possible from their 40-22 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs had nothing good to say about their play, which led to rookie WR Xavier Worthy's historic performance going unnoticed.

Josh Allen's failed fourth down calls into question the use of tracking technology in the NFL

The Buffalo Bills are once again left questioning how they came up short against the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs, both on the scoreboard and on the field.

Matt Eberflus' return to Cowboys continues owner Jerry Jones' uninspiring decisions

To take that next step, the Cowboys might require a true organizational shakeup, but Jones is prioritizing familiarity over success instead. 

Watch: Bills QB Josh Allen drops a dime to WR Mack Hollins for 36-yard TD

When Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins entered Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, he made heads turn with his odd fashion choices and lack of shoes. But late in the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he caught everyone's attention with a critical touchdown reception. 

Watch: WR Terry McLaurin and QB Jayden Daniels connect for a 36-yard touchdown

The NFC Championship was getting away from the Washington Commanders as the Philadelphia Eagles were in complete control, then quarterback Jayden Daniels found his favorite target once again.

Ohio State OC Chip Kelly could make a return to the NFL

While the Philadelphia Eagles are heading to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, their former head coach might be making a return to the NFL.

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