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The Indiana Fever were one win away from eliminating the eventual championship-winning Las Vegas Aces during the WNBA Semifinals, pushing through an avalanche of injuries that could have easily crushed their spirits. No player’s absence was more noticeable than that of Caitlin Clark, who missed most of the 2025 campaign while nursing groin and quadriceps […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers carry an aura of invincibility during the offseason. If the two-time reigning World Series champions are seriously interested in a free agent, they will likely snag him before winter’s end. However, no one can actually outbid New York Mets owner Steve Cohen. If the Hedge Fund King covets a player, he […]

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-5) have a seemingly soft matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) this Sunday afternoon, but they are stumbling their way into the final stretch of the regular season. The Super Bowl 59 champions have looked downright dysfunctional during their three-game losing streak, and making matters worse, they remain painfully shorthanded. Beloved […]

There are multiple reasons why the Florida Panthers bested the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final in each of the last two years, but the disparity in goaltender play has been the one that fans tend to focus on most. With desperation setting in, the organization has gone to considerable lengths to find a […]

Update: Tyrese Maxey is out for the Philadelphia 76ers’ contest against the Indiana Pacers, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey. Although they are not garnering the same amount of praise or success as the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers are in a favorable position more than a quarter […]

Even when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were winning in the first half of the season, the cracks were evident. Baker Mayfield was forced to scramble his way into one game-winning drive after another, an approach that is extremely hard to sustain. The Bucs’ weaknesses and injury woes have caught up to them and resulted in […]

Because the Atlanta Falcons (5-9) have been irrelevant for much of the campaign, and the decade and if we’re being frank, it is easy to overlook Kyle Pitts’ late-season surge. The fifth-year tight end is quietly posting his best campaign since he was a rookie and entered Thursday’s NFC South showdown with the Tampa Bay […]

Kirk Cousins’ tenure with the Atlanta Falcons will be regarded as a big disappointment when fans dive into the history books ages from now, but the 37-year-old quarterback can still channel his inner Captain Kirk under the right conditions. He and his teammates stunned the home crowd in Raymond James Stadium on Thursday night, handing […]

Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein initially perpetuated the false hope that had eroded fans for decades. Following a passive winter and dispiriting 2025 campaign, the billionaire Birds boss is doing his part to move the franchise forward. The O’s made a strong push for Kyle Schwarber before agreeing to a five-year, $155 million contract with […]

New York Mets fans are still sorting out their emotions following the news that franchise great Pete Alonso is heading to the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract. They are angry with management, confused about the direction the team is taking, and hurt over losing the Polar Bear. Alonso just posted an Instagram […]

Philip Rivers’ stunning return to the Indianapolis Colts after almost five years away from football has unsurprisingly produced a litany of concerns, but there is one place fans can go if they want some optimism. Madden NFL 26 gave the 44-year-old quarterback a 70 overall rating, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. Rivers was not […]

The Kansas City Royals are hoping to reinforce their outfield by adding veteran Lane Thomas, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Both sides have come to an agreement on a one-year, $5.25 million deal that includes $1 million in incentives, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. KC is reportedly interested in Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Teoscar […]

When the New York Mets suffered one of the most painful collapses in franchise history last season, it was clear that changes were needed. But most fans are not enthused about bidding farewell to fan favorite Brandon Nimmo and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. They may combust if Pete Alonso signs elsewhere in free agency. With […]

Brad Underwood has tuned Illinois basketball into an NCAA Tournament fixture, and a destination for NBA Draft prospects. He guided the program to its first Elite Eight appearance in almost 20 years back in 2024. Now, the veteran head coach must figure out how to push the team to the next level. Keaton Wagler is […]

The Orlando Magic were 2-0 versus the Miami Heat this season entering Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinals showdown, so one would have assumed that the latter would not allow itself to get overconfident. Apparently, though, Tyler Herro and company were feeling themselves after jumping to a 15-0 lead in the Kia Center. But momentum can quickly […]

Karl-Anthony Towns missed Sunday’s 106-100 win over the Orlando Magic due to left calf tightness, but he looks just fine in Tuesday’s NBA Cup clash with the Toronto Raptors. He left a big imprint in Scotiabank Arena during the first half of this quarterfinals matchup, producing a couple of thunderous moments that should remind everyone […]

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors are the couple that is always making headlines on the tabloid magazines, but against all odds, they somehow keep trucking along. Speculation swirls around some of these celebrity relationships long before a breakup finally comes to pass. Fans have seen the same cycle when it comes to Kuminga’s […]

Alabama football is currently the subject of endless scrutiny and will be under immense pressure when it battles Oklahoma in Norman next Friday night, but the team is finding constructive ways to pass the time. Besides game planning for the Sooners,  head coach Kalen DeBoer is attacking the recruiting trail. He secured a commitment from […]

Chris Paul has had some time to process his unceremonious exit from the Los Angeles Clippers, and he is ready to move forward. “I’m actually at peace with everything,” the four-time All-NBA First-Team selection told People’s Jordan Greene. Paul also expressed gratitude for the time he is getting to spend with his family, something one […]

While it easy to bemoan the Chicago White Sox after watching them lose 100-plus games for the third straight season, they gave fans some cause for hope in 2025. High-end prospects Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel showed ample promise and undrafted right-handed pitcher Shane Smith came out of nowhere to post a sub-4.00 ERA. The […]

Even amid another year of mediocrity in the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons (4-9) are eliminated from playoff contention with four games left in the regular season. Sure, there have been brutal injuries, but this squad still has glaring problems to fix in 2026. While the vast majority of fans probably just want the Birds […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had almost nothing to celebrate during the 2025-26 NFL campaign, but Kyu Blu Kelly’s playmaking ability has been one of the few positives. The third-year cornerback suffered a ruptured patella tendon in Sunday’s 24-17 loss versus the Denver Broncos, ending his breakout season. While he is surely still processing this brutal […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ already slim hopes of claiming the AFC North crown this season blew away in snowy Orchard Park on Sunday, following a brutal 39-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Making matters worse, one of the team’s star players suffered a concerning setback. Tee Higgins is back in concussion protocol, according to ESPN’s Adam […]

The Miami Dolphins’ season has long been over in the eyes of the public, but all they can do now is win out and hope for the best. Pulling off a miraculous finish or even just ending the campaign on a positive note can probably only be accomplished with a healthy De’Von Achane. The star […]

Penn State football is ushering in what it hopes is a program-altering era on Monday, as it introduces new head coach Matt Campbell to University Park. Though, before the team moves full speed ahead with its new leader, it had to handle an awkward situation. Fourth-year athletic director Pat Kraft addressed critical comments he made […]

Texas football entered the 2025 season as the No. 1 ranked team in the land and the biggest story in the sport. The Longhorns will instead end the year facing Michigan in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Processing a disappointing campaign is even more challenging in the transfer portal era. Just one day after officially being […]

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman was unable to recreate his heroic finish to 2024, positing a disappointing 2025 campaign that saw him endure more injury problems. LA signed the former National League Championship Series MVP to a five-year, $74 million contract extension less than 13 months ago, so there is some concern about […]

There are multiple avenues a player can take to reach Cooperstown. There are those who stroll in by performing at an elite level offensively. Others find a way in via excellent defense. And then there are the select few who epitomized an era and influenced the game for future generations. Don Mattingly exemplified all of […]

Set up the record player and put on some Willie Nelson, because Jackson Arnold is on the road again. The former five-star quarterback is expected to enter the transfer portal, per Justin Hokanson of On3 Sports, likely ending his tenure with Auburn football. The 21-year-old will play for his third different school, as he continues […]

The Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant to accelerate their championship contention timetable, and thus far, that plan is working out swimmingly. They know they can trust the future Hall of Famer to produce when healthy, but what can truly put the franchise over the top is if Alperen Sengun crosses into undeniable superstardom this season. […]

Many will attribute the Detroit Pistons’ rise to the natural development of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren. Others will extol JB Bickerstaff for pushing the franchise through the remaining stages of its rebuild and into the top-half of the Eastern Conference last season. Malik Beasley’s 2024-25 resurgence certainly made a difference, too. Though, it is […]

Purdue basketball was the national champion runner-up in 2024 and enjoyed a solid campaign after losing program legend Zach Edey to the NBA, but the Boilermakers remain the subject of unrelenting scrutiny even after achieving that success. Until Matt Painter’s squad can finish the job, the jokes will continue. There is mockery aplenty following Saturday’s […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen are displaying varying levels of promise, and the team is showing more fight in the third quarter lately, but those positive developments are not enough to soothe fans’ present distress. The Pels (3-20) are 1-14 since Nov. 8 and already sit six games out of the […]

Building a dynasty is rightly considered the most difficult feat a team can accomplish, but sustaining such supreme excellence is arguably even harder to do. The Tampa Bay Lightning advanced to three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals from 2019-22 and claimed back-to-back championships, solidifying themselves as a modern behemoth. They have not made it past the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were in shambles when Chris Paul arrived via trade in 2011. They had promising young players like Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, but they needed someone to bring stability and credibility to the franchise. The future Hall of Fame point guard quickly helped the Clips become a consistent presence in the […]

Trade rumors continue to swirl around two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, but the Detroit Tigers have other pitching business to address. They reunited with right-hander Drew Anderson, reaching an agreement in free agency, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The former 21st-round draft pick posted a 3.86 ERA for […]

How many times have fans or media members used the words “if only they stayed healthy” to describe the Atlanta Braves over the last couple of years? It is time to stop banking on good fortune. This club is filled with injury risks, particularly in the pitching staff. The best way to combat the problem […]

Colorado Rockies fans long for the days when their team was just bad. They have been unspeakably dreadful for some time now, setting a new franchise-loss record in each of the last three years. A 43-win campaign launched the organization into an unavoidable period of serious self-reflection. Ownership did not just initiate a change in […]

The Chicago Bears (9-3) can give themselves some valuable distance in the races for the No. 1 seed and NFC North title with a win over the Green Bay Packers (8-3-1) this Sunday. Though, in order to do so, they will have to prevail in Lambeau Field without their top wide receiver. Rome Odunze was […]