Author: Matt Brown

Matt is one of the owners of Total Apex Sports. He is a massive Green Bay Packers fan and loves all things sports. Additionally, he is a massive Disney fan and runs a Disney podcast called Beers and Ears.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers, along with many other baseball teams, have bobblehead nights for their fans. One of the most anticipated nights was Thursday at Dodgers Stadium. Shohei Ohtani got his first bobblehead night as a member of the Dodgers, and fans lined up for it. It didn’t take long for the bobbleheads to show up online for sale, and some sold for some staggering amounts. Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani Bobbleheads The first 40,000 fans were able to get their hands on a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead in his Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. However, some were lucky enough to get…

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The Sacramento Kings have been a resurgence under head coach Mike Brown. A franchise that was once the laughingstock of the league is now among the contenders in the Western Conference. Under Brown’s direction, the team has crafted one of the best offenses in the NBA. Because of the success, Brown is expected to get a massive extension some time soon. Sacramento Kings Head Coach Mike Brown’s Contract Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported that the contracts of Monty Williams and Mike Budenholzer are heavily influencing the number for Mike Brown. The Sacramento Kings will likely have to shell out…

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The Milwaukee Bucks were bit by the injury bug late in the season and bounced from the playoffs. While people were quick to try and shift blame to Doc Rivers, the aging roster, and the failed trades, the fact of the matter is both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard didn’t play much in the series, if at all. It is hard for any team to win games when their two best players are out. However, the Bucks do have offseason questions, and Rivers is looking to build his staff. Reports indicate he is targeting Sam Cassell. Milwaukee Bucks Doc Rivers…

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The Toronto Raptors finally decided to tear down the team to the studs. They had been holding onto pieces from their 2019 championship team but decided that it was time to rebuild. Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby were traded, and the team acquired picks and young talent. One piece they acquired in the Siakam trade was veteran guard Bruce Brown. Indiana signed him in the offseason, and then he made his way to Toronto in the trade. Rumors indicate the Raptors will see what they can get for the former NBA champion this offseason. Toronto Raptors To Trade Bruce Brown?…

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The Detroit Lions have had one of the most exciting offenses in the league for the past few seasons. While it is easy to focus on the play of Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jahmyr Gibbs, it has been the play of an elite offensive line that has made the offense work. They have five Pro Bowl-caliber players on the line. One of those players is center Frank Ragnow. For the past few seasons, he has been dealing with a toe injury but has played through it. Because of the nature of the injury, he gets asked about retirement…

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The Miami Dolphins are one of the most difficult teams to figure out for the 2024 season. They do not lack talent on the roster between Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Jalen Ramsey. However, there are some real question marks. One of them is quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. His play has been good, but he has failed the team in the biggest moments. As of this moment, he is in the last year of his rookie contract and is absent from offseason workouts amid the negotiations. Miami Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa Absent From Workouts CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones was the first to…

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The Cleveland Browns are looking to make another postseason run in 2024. Their 2023 run was shocking for many reasons, one of them being the number of injuries they sustained. One position that was hit hard was offensive tackle. The team lost their top three tackles and had to sign people off the street to play. Despite this, they still made the playoffs. To try and increase the depth at the position, they claimed Kellen Diesch off of waivers. However, he was not with the team long after they had waived him days later due to a failed physical. Cleveland…

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The New York Yankees are off to a blistering start in 2024. Currently, they sit atop the American League East and have already hit 30 wins. A big part of the success has been the play of Juan Soto. The team traded for the star slugger and have not been disappointed. However, he is playing in the final year of his deal, and many players cease negotiations during the season. Soto revealed he is open to talks if the Yankees want to have them. New York Yankees Juan Soto Open To Contract Talks Greg Joyce of the New York Post…

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was fired up to the in the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, his game ended early due to a freak injury. While running on the field during a possession change, he tore his Achilles and was done for the game and likely most of next season. He now is on the long road to recovery. Greenlaw, along with other 49ers, made an appearance at an offseason event, and he offered an update on his injury recovery. San Francisco 49ers Dre Greenlaw On Injury Recovery https://twitter.com/NBCS49ers/status/1791307525029302592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1791307525029302592%7Ctwgr%5E771becbf2bf86ab5e4dc271086f6885c3a4c966b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fsan-francisco-49ers Dre Greenlaw attended a Dwight Clark legacy event along with many…

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The Pittsburgh Steelers always seem to have a tough schedule. Part of this is playing in the AFC, which is the better of the two conferences, and part of it is their division. The Ravens and Bengals have been Super Bowl contenders for the past two years, and Cleveland is no slouch either. However, ESPN analyst and former Steelers defensive back Ryan Clark thinks this year’s schedule is ridiculous and called the NFL out over it. Ryan Clark Calls Out NFL For Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule https://twitter.com/SharpFootball/status/1790926563598336198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1790926563598336198%7Ctwgr%5E3bf4009077ad235713643594aa1c3fdc6c8703be%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.behindthesteelcurtain.com%2Fpittsburgh-steelers-news%2F2024%2F5%2F16%2F24158362%2Fryan-clark-slams-nfl-for-the-steelers-schedule-baltimore-ravens-cincinnati-bengals-chiefs Once the NFL schedule is released, analysts immediately start to break down who has…

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The Los Angeles Dodgers spent a massive amount of money to bring Shohei Ohtani to the team. It has paid off so far. The former Angel is hitting .364 with 12 home runs, 30 runs batted in, and 63 total hits. He is leading the league in many stat categories. This is just one-half of his game. Ohtani hasn’t pitched since joining the Dodgers as he is recovering from Tommy John surgery. While it was assumed he would not pitch in 2024, pitching coach Mark Prior offered a ray of hope in a recent interview. Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani…

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Bronny James is one of the most interesting prospects in this year’s NBA Draft. Being the son of one of the greatest players to ever play makes this a unique situation. While we’ve seen sons of former players in the league, Bronny and his dad have the chance to play together. Many teams were intrigued by the idea of drafting the younger James in order to lure LeBron to their team. While the normal suitors are in the mix, one report indicates the Utah Jazz might be interested as well. Utah Jazz Interested In Bronny James Krysten Peek of Yahoo…

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The Minnesota Vikings have had an eventful offseason so far. They have entered a new era now that long-time quarterback Kirk Cousins left for the Atlanta Falcons. Still, this team has plenty of talent, especially on the offensive side of the ball. The team added another weapon today, signing former Packers and Bears tight end Robert Tonyan to a deal. Minnesota Vikings Sign Robert Tonyan https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1791157156856713706?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet The Minnesota Vikings have questions at quarterback, but there are few questions about the pass-catchers. Robert Tonyan will join Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, TJ Hockenson, and Aaron Jones on an offense that hopes to…

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Donovan Mitchell will be one of the most talked-about names in the NBA offseason. The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 3-1 in their series with the Boston Celtics, and the rumors are already swirling about what will happen to the All-Star player. All indications are that he wants to be traded, and the teams are already gathering their offers. NBA insider Brian Windhorst was on ESPN’s Get Up this morning and revealed there are two teams who already have offers ready. Donovan Mitchell Sweepstakes Begin https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1790744039089734046?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Windhorst revealed that the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets already have offers ready for…

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The Dallas Cowboys are in a make-or-break year. After last year ended in disappointment yet again, this feels like the last shot for this iteration of the team. Dak Prescott is in the final year of his contract, and there seem to be no signs that the team is extending him. Mike McCarthy needs to show that he can coach a championship team again, or he may find himself on the hot seat. With all the uncertainty coming out of Dallas, fans are troubled to hear that second-year defensive tackle Mazi Smith is still struggling. Dallas Cowboys Mazi Smith Still…

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker was the commencement speaker at Benedictine College over the weekend. It is not uncommon for a famous athlete or celebrity to be asked to speak to the graduating class. Butker has gotten a lot of recognition in the past few years as the Chiefs have been in many high-profile games. However, the speech he gave has ruffled some feathers. He went on a political tirade during the speech, criticizing many federal leaders and their policies. Kansas City Chiefs Harrison Butker Goes On Epic Rant The Kansas City Chiefs kicker gave a 20-minute speech to…

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Novak Djokovic was one of the favorites going into the Italian Open. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was shockingly upset in the third round of the tournament by Alejandro Tabilo. It was one of the worst matches we have seen Djokovic play in awhile. This left people wondering what was going on with the tennis star. Djokovic offered his take on why he struggled, blaming an incident where he got hit in the head with a bottle. Novak Djokovic Blames Bottle Incident For Poor Play After his win on Friday, Novak Djokovic was signing autographs with fans. In a freak…

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The New York Knicks are having one of their best seasons in years. Led by Jalen Brunson, the team has made savvy moves to fill out the roster. However, injuries may cause them to make an early exit from the playoffs. Many players are banged up and missing critical playoff games. In a seven-game series, every game is important. NBA veteran Chandler Parsons claims he knows why the injuries are happening. He is putting the blame squarely on head coach Tom Thibodeau. New York Knicks Tom Thibodeau To Blame? https://twitter.com/NBA_NewYork/status/1790162539529347107 It is well documented that Tom Thibodeau loves to work…

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The Buffalo Bills continue to remake their offense in the 2024 offseason. The wide receiver room looked a little dicey after trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. Even though James Cook and Dalton Kincaid are fantastic weapons, an offense needs receivers. They started by adding Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman in the NFL Draft. More help is on the way. The Bills signed former Chiefs and Packers wide receiver Marques Valdes-Scantling to a deal. Buffalo Bills Sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1790352048002593012?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet The Buffalo Bills and Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a free-agency visit yesterday. It apparently went well. In less…

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The Chicago Bears have never been able to solve their quarterback problem as a franchise. Throughout the team’s history, they have struggled to find a quarterback to lead the offense. In the early 2020s, the team thought they had their future signal-caller in former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields. However, things didn’t pan out, and the team traded Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now that Fields is gone, reports have come out about his struggles. One bombshell report detailed a toxic quarterback room during the 2021 season. Chicago Bears: Justin Fields And Nick Foles Toxic Relationship During the 2021 season,…

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