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The Philadelphia Phillies are stacked with talent and have arguably the best core in baseball. It hasn’t been enough to win the World Series as currently constructed, though, and Philadelphia’s championship window won’t last much longer because the team is one of the oldest teams in baseball by average age. That makes this season a […]

There are four WNBA games being played on Sept. 11, which is the last day of the regular season. Eight teams have already clinched playoff berths, meaning there aren’t any postseason spots up for grabs. There are still big implications during the last day of the regular season, though. Only the one, four, and five […]

The UFC has a surplus of fighters who are either already deserving of a title shot or not far away from being given a chance at fighting for the belt. This is because the top MMA promotion is stacked with elite talent in every weight class the company has to offer. There can only be […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59. The final score of 40-22 shocked the world, and it could have been even worse had it not been for some garbage-time scoring. The much-anticipated rematch is taking place early in the 2025 season. The Chiefs will have their opportunity […]

The Wild Card race in the American League is far from over. Multiple teams currently on the outside looking in of the AL playoff picture are within striking distance. Even the teams currently leading their divisions in wins are far from safe. So, with less than three weeks left in the regular season, where do […]

The playoff picture in the National League is getting clearer by the day. A lot can still happen over the final few weeks of the regular season, though. The conference as a whole is stacked with elite superstars and great depth, and it will really be anybody’s game come playoff time. So, how does the […]

There are two more days of regular season action in the WNBA. The eight-team postseason field has already been decided, although seeding can still change over the next two days. So, what teams are in, and what can fans expect from the 2025 WNBA playoffs? WNBA playoffs bracket No. 1 seed: Minnesota Lynx No. 2 […]

Aaron Gordon has risen to fame in the NBA because of his hard work and immense basketball talent. The NBA champion power forward for the Denver Nuggets is one of the best dunkers of all time, and his highlight reel of posters can be put up against anybody, including other greats such as Vince Carter, […]

There is more talent in the UFC than ever before. There are several seemingly unbeatable champions, elite contenders, generational prospects, and big-name veterans in the promotion. Stars from outside of the UFC have come flocking to the top mixed martial arts promotion in the world, and there are still relevant names who have been prevalent […]

Optimism was sky high for the Chicago Bears after they drafted Caleb Williams first overall in 2024, but the USC product’s rookie year was marred by narrow defeats and heartbreaking choke jobs. The team got even better during the 2025 offseason by loading up on offensive-line talent, pass-catching weapons, and a play-calling genius in new […]

The biggest event in soccer is just around the corner. Hype is building for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Soccer fans are anxious to see if Argentina will defend their crown or if a new team will take over the title of world champions. Likewise, teams are looking forward to taking the field, and sponsors […]

The Cincinnati Bengals narrowly pulled out a victory against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. They ended the game with a score of just 17-16, and the Browns had numerous opportunities to walk away victorious. Grinding out wins is important in the NFL, but certainly, this was a slow start for the Bengals because projections […]

C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history. The Houston Texans star threw for 4,108 yards during his Rookie of the Year-winning campaign. The Ohio State product broke numerous records in the process. Notably, Stroud became just the third quarterback to lead the league in both touchdown-to-interception ratio and passing yards […]

After a four-touchdown performance, fans are claiming that future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers is back in a big way. In a revenge game against the New York Jets, Rodgers thrived for the Pittsburgh Steelers in what was his debut with the team. The quarterback threw for 244 yards and looked more like his old […]

After Sunday Night Football during Week 1, there is already a clear frontrunner for the NFL game of the year. The Buffalo Bills bested the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 in a high-scoring affair that won’t be forgotten for a long time. Both teams had moments of brilliance, but the Bills were able to complete an epic […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Athletics were looked at as having the potential to be one of the worst teams in MLB history. They are far from being a playoff contender, but they’ve actually played better than expected over the past season or two. Their offense, in particular, has shown flashes of brilliance. The […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have arguably the best player in baseball. That is, of course, Paul Skenes. The former No. 1 overall pick has quickly taken over baseball. Unfortunately, it hasn’t led to many wins during his young career, as there is next to no notable talent around him on the Pirates roster. The team can’t […]

The Philadelphia Eagles walked away with a victory in the NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday. They beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-20. However, it wasn’t all lollipops and rainbows for the Eagles. Although grinding out wins is essential in the NFL, the team showcased some noticeable flaws that could make repeating as Super Bowl champions more […]

CeeDee Lamb had a disastrous performance against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Kickoff Game. The star receiver, who is considered one of the best players in the NFL, had three dropped passes in the Dallas Cowboys’ first game of the year. All of those drops were costly, and two of them came in the […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams of the 2025 season. They came into the season as a potential championship-caliber team. In fact, ChatGPT predicted them to win the 2025 World Series. Instead, the Braves are 14 games under .500, so they will need to retool for next season. Injuries and […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were in the World Series just two years ago. Now, they are on the outside looking in of the National League playoff picture. They were even trade deadline sellers earlier this year, as they made two of the biggest moves before the deadline when they sent Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez to […]

The Baltimore Orioles took a huge step back this season. They came into the year with championship aspirations because of their young core of former elite prospects, but instead, they have been one of the biggest disappointments in the league. The team is currently 64-76 and well out of the playoff picture, and they were […]

The first game of the NFL season is scheduled for Thursday. Each team will be fighting to make the playoffs, but individual players will strive to make a name for themselves by winning awards and accomplishing different accolades. Of course, there is no award more prestigious than the MVP. The league is filled with superstars […]

The MLB postseason is less than a month away, and there are some close Wild Card and Divisional battles in both the American League and the National League. Ties are somewhat rare in a 162-game season, but they are far from unheard of. Tiebreaker rules were recently changed in MLB, so how will they work […]

The Colorado Rockies are in the midst of one of the worst seasons in modern MLB history. They are currently 39-101, so although they likely won’t break the Chicago White Sox record from last season for most losses, they will likely just narrowly get past 40 wins. The team is a dumpster fire that needs […]

There is less than a month left in the MLB regular season, and a run to the World Series in the National League is truly wide open. The conference as a whole is stacked with talent, and it wasn’t until recently that the playoff picture started clearing up. So, which team in the NL currently […]

There is less than a month to go in MLB’s regular season. Playoff pictures are becoming clearer, but there are still plenty of spots up for grabs. So, what are standings looking like in the American League on Sept. 3, and which teams are battling it out for the final postseason spots? AL division leaders […]

The NFL season consists of each of the 32 teams playing 17 games over an 18-week regular season. That means that each team has one bye week. Bye weeks allow teams to freshen up and get healthy during a long and taxing season before the postseason starts up. During the 2025 season, bye weeks will […]

There are plenty of ways to add talent to an NFL roster during the offseason. This includes the NFL Draft and free-agent acquisitions. The other way to add talent during the offseason is through trades, and the 2025 offseason saw tons of big-name stars move from one team to another. Most notably, Micah Parsons was […]

The Green Bay Packers have a deep roster, particularly at receiver. In fact, the team has one of the best receiving corps in the NFL. Jordan Love has such a plethora of pass catchers to throw to that it was inevitable that somebody talented wasn’t going to make the 53-man roster. Even so, one receiver […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost a lot of talent in the offseason. Deebo Samuel, Aaron Banks, Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga, Charvarius Ward, Leonard Floyd, Javon Hargrave, and Maliek Collins all found new homes this offseason, which resulted in the biggest free agent spending deficit in league history. If the 49ers want to compete for a […]

The Chicago Bears had a busy offseason that saw them bring in tons of talent. The hope is that it will result in a sizable improvement to their record and even a potential playoff push. A year after drafting Caleb Williams, the Bears gave him more protection and offensive weapons. The team brought in Joe […]

The United States women’s national team has won four World Cup championships and five Olympic gold medals since it became a team in 1985. Women’s soccer was first played in the World Cup in 1991, and 1996 was the first year it was an Olympic sport. Team USA has dominated since the get-go. In the […]

By 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 26, all 32 NFL teams had to trim their rosters down to 53 players. The cut deadline is widely regarded as the hardest day to be an NFL coach, player, or front-office member. Certain players get cut because of bad contracts or injury concerns, and others simply lose […]

The NFL preseason is over, and teams are in the process of cutting their rosters down to 53 players. With positional competitions around the league being all but over for the most part, there is more clarity on how the season may play out. Here are record predictions and potential playoff outcomes for all 32 […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a deep roster, and that depth is coming into play before the season has even started because the team has been decimated by injuries. The health of the Buccaneers will make for an interesting cut-down day. So who will make the 53-man roster after cuts are made on Tuesday? Quarterback […]

Every NFL team has to trim their roster down to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The numbers game is cruel in the NFL, and considering teams carry 90 players during the offseason, nearly half of the players fighting for a roster spot won’t make the cut. Undrafted players and low […]

The Chicago Bears loaded up on offensive linemen and weapons for quarterback Caleb Williams to get the ball to in the offseason. Now, with the addition of Ben Johnson as their coach, Chicago is expected to take a massive leap forward. They could even be one of the surprise contenders in the NFL this season. […]

The most anticipated FIFA World Cup ever is less than a year away. In 2026, a record-breaking 48 teams will face off in the biggest and best FIFA World Cup to date. Three host nations, the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada, will foster games for the most prestigious soccer tournament in the world. […]