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Tennessee football got its first win of the season in impressive fashion. Tennessee defeated Syracuse 45-26 on Saturday thanks to a blistering 31-14 first half. Starting quarterback Joey Aguilar played so well that Volunteers fans may have already forgotten the name Nico Iamaleava. Aguilar played well in his first game as the team’s starter. He […]

LSU football got its first huge win of the season on Saturday. LSU defeated No. 4 Clemson 17-10 after an impressive comeback in the second half led by QB Garrett Nussmeier. The comeback victory for LSU snapped a five-game losing streak in season openers. Nussmeier did not hold back when explaining what it feels like […]

Clemson football failed its first major test of the 2025 college football season. Clemson lost to No. 9 LSU 17-10 on Saturday night after melting down in the second half. It is a tough way to start the season, especially after some analysts predicted Clemson will be national champions. Tigers fans are looking for answers. […]

The Indiana Fever have dealt with plenty of adversity during the 2025 WNBA season. First, Indiana had a sudden divorce with veteran DeWanna Bonner. The Fever envisioned Bonner as the final piece of their starting lineup during the offseason. But she quickly lost her starting job to Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull. Indiana has also […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be under immense pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Pittsburgh will do whatever it takes to get back to the playoffs in what could be Aaron Rodgers’ final season. One Steelers player recently revealed what caused him to come to Pittsburgh in the first place. Patrick Queen opened up about what […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to go all in during the 2025 NFL season. Pittsburgh signed QB Aaron Rodgers to a one-year deal, then surrounded him with talented veterans. The hope seems to be make one final deep playoff run before Rodgers almost certainly retires. But Rodgers is already making an impact on the Steelers […]

The Dallas Cowboys made a bold move on Thursday, trading away superstar Micah Parsons. Both sides were in a contract dispute for months and were getting nowhere fast. Now Parsons is a Packer and the Cowboys have Kenny Clark and two first-round picks to help them regroup. One NFL analyst thinks that’s a terrible deal […]

The Cowboys shocked the NFL on Thursday by trading away Micah Parsons to the Packers. Parsons and the Cowboys had been feuding over his contract situation throughout the offseason. One Cowboys legend revealed some interesting details about his past contract negotiations with Jerry Jones in a recent podcast appearance. Former Cowboy Michael Irvin claimed that […]

The Miami Dolphins will be under a lot of pressure to win games in 2025. Mike McDaniel knows that his job could be on the line if the Dolphins have another middling season. Thankfully, the Dolphins should have one of their best players available for the season opener. Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill participated in […]

The Indiana Fever have been doing their best to survive without Caitlin Clark. Indiana’s superstar has missed most of the 2025 WNBA season with several lower-body injuries. It appears that Clark may have left some big money on the table during the 2024 offseason. Clark allegedly turned down $15 million to play 10 weeks in […]

Raiders fans do not have to wait long to see their team in action again. The 2025 NFL season officially kicks off in one week on Thursday Night Football. That makes this the perfect time to make some last-minute bold predictions ahead of the 2025 season. Las Vegas made some huge changes this offseason, which […]

The 2025 NFL season is just one week away. This has been a busy week in the NFL as every team cut down to their final 53-man rosters. Now it appears that one surprising player could have multiple teams fighting over his services just before Week 1. Hunter Renfrow is reportedly receiving a lot of […]

The New York Liberty are losing ground in the WNBA standings. The Liberty have lost four of their last six games, though they turned things around against the Sun on Monday. New York just got some troubling injury news before Thursday’s huge game against Washington. Liberty guard Natasha Cloud was ruled out and will not […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to dominate during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit is getting a ton of players back from injury, which could help them survive the loss of both coordinators. It appears the team may be nearing an important new contract with one of its best players. Lions GM Brad Holmes said the […]

The Chicago Bears are ready to make a big splash during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago had an incredible offseason after hiring Ben Johnson at head coach and overhauling the roster. The hope is that all of these changes will have a positive impact on Bears QB Caleb Williams. Williams admitted in a recent interview […]

The Washington Commanders finally extended Terry McLaurin before the 2025 regular season. Washington locked him up on a three-year contract worth $96 million. The Commanders’ coaching staff is thrilled to get McLaurin back with a chance to get him ready for Week 1. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is certainly happy to have McLaurin back […]

The Las Vegas Aces finally look like their old selves after an up and down 2025 season. Las Vegas is red hot, adding another victory to their 12-game winning streak after beating Atlanta 81-75 on Wednesday night. The Aces’ biggest star has helped the team keep their winning streak going heading into the playoffs. Aces […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to make up for lost time during the 2025 NFL season. Cincinnati’s offense dominated in 2024, but their defense simply couldn’t keep up. Now the Bengals are hopeful that they can play some complementary football this fall. And get back to the playoffs as a result. NFL teams need to […]

The Cleveland Browns have already declared Joe Flacco the winner of their 4-headed QB competition. But that does not mean the position is settled before the regular season. There are still roster cuts to make, which could impact one Browns rookie quarterback. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski pushed back on the narrative that Cleveland is […]

The New Orleans Saints have entered a new era under head coach Kellen Moore’s leadership. New Orleans could look a lot different when the regular season kicks off in a few weeks. The most noticeable change should be the starting quarterback position. Moore declared on Saturday that the team will decide on their starting QB […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to dominate during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit will be hard pressed to replicate last season’s success, especially after losing both coordinators this offseason. But the Lions never back down from a challenge with Dan Campbell at the helm. Roster cutdowns day is rapidly approaching for all 32 NFL teams. […]

The Carolina Panthers have big expectations for the 2025 NFL season. Carolina is ready to see Bryce Young take a step forward after selecting him first overall in 2023. If Young does succeed in year three, he will owe some credit to his sturdy offensive line. One of his veteran linemen just got a well […]

The New York Giants already look like they are ready for the regular season. New York dominated New England 42-10 in the team’s final preseason game before Week 1. All three of the Giants quarterbacks who played in the game had great performances. And they celebrated like nobody else could during the big win. Giants […]

The Green Bay Packers are ready to make some noise when the 2025 NFL season kicks off in a few weeks. Green Bay had a solid 2024 campaign, winning 11 games. But they just so happened to play in the NFC North alongside two teams that won 14+ games. Sometimes, the NFL just comes down […]

The New England Patriots were one of the NFL’s most improved teams this offseason. New England brought in Mike Vrabel at head coach, which should be a clear upgrade over Jerod Mayo. They also added plenty of talent on both sides of the football. New England’s wide receiver depth with be tested in 2025 after […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are excited to finally see what they have in Travis Hunter. Jacksonville has been cooking up a plan for how to use Hunter for months now. Unfortunately, Jaguars fans will have to wait until Week 1 to get their next taste of what Hunter can bring to the organization on the field. […]

The Atlanta Falcons need to pull out all the stops if they want to win the NFC South in 2025. Atlanta put a lot of work into their defense this offseason. But now it appears that their offensive line could be becoming a problem ahead of Week 1. Falcons right tackle will miss some time […]

The Washington Commanders are still stuck in a contract dispute with Terry McLaurin. The veteran receiver is seeking a big-money extension before the regular season. One NFL insider shared what could be viewed as a positive update about the negotiations. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that there are positive signs about Terry McLaurin’s contract talks […]

The San Francisco 49ers have made several aggressive moves this offseason. San Fran handed out big contract extensions for Fred Warner and George Kittle earlier this summer. They also handed out a massive $265 million contract for QB Brock Purdy. It seems his head coach was a big part of making that deal come together. […]

The Dallas Cowboys always seem to be surrounded by drama. The flavor of the week, or more realistically the entire offseason, is contract negotiations with Micah Parsons. Both sides seem destined for divorce after negotiations have gotten ugly over the past few months. One NFL insider confirmed that nothing is improving with the regular season […]

The Detroit Lions will have huge expectations for themselves during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit is a popular regression candidate, largely because they won 15 games last year and lost both coordinators this offseason. But that will not stop Dan Campbell’s grit warriors from giving it everything they have this fall. Final roster cuts are […]

The New York Jets are beginning a new era with Aaron Glenn at head coach. Glenn brings a brand new culture and attitude to the Jets, something the team has lacked for a long time. The rookie head coach has wasted little time putting his unique spin on how the Jets run the operation. That […]

The Cleveland Browns still have some figuring out to do at quarterback. Cleveland did announce that Joe Flacco will be the team’s starter in Week 1. However, that still leaves Kenny Pickett, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel competing for a number of backup spots behind Flacco. Thankfully, the Browns still have a few practices before […]

The Washington Commanders have reportedly been shopping Brian Robinson Jr. for the past few days. Washington held Robinson out of the team’s last preseason game to prevent him from being injured. Now the Commanders are taking another step that hints at a potential trade on the horizon. The Commanders have excused RB Brian Robinson Jr. […]

The Chicago Bears are about to enter a new era under head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago has big expectations for Johnson’s first season, especially after overhauling the roster this offseason. It appears that Johnson is already winning over the locker room. Bears receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze spoke with Kay Adams on Wednesday ahead […]

The Miami Dolphins are hopeful that Darren Waller still has some good football left in him. Miami acquired Waller in a trade with New York after sending Jonnu Smith away in a separate trade. Now the veteran tight end is finally ready to hit the practice field. The Dolphins announced on Wednesday that they’ve officially […]

The Tennessee Titans have big aspirations ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Titans fans are confident that QB Cam Ward is the real deal. If Tennessee can get some solid play from their defense, they could make some noise in the AFC South this year. Thankfully, the Titans got some positive injury news just weeks […]

The Detroit Lions were not happy to lose former OC Ben Johnson this offseason. Johnson left Detroit to join Chicago as their next head coach, a move he had put off for a few years now. He had positive things to say about the Lions just weeks before the regular season. Bears head coach Ben […]

The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner. Now that NFL training camps and the preseason are underway, it is the perfect time to lock in for fantasy football. One of the best ways to do that is figuring out which players you like compared against average draft position (ADP). Most fantasy football players […]