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The Cleveland Browns have proven that they’re willing to take risks to add talent to the roster. Cleveland’s epic Deshaun Watson trade is evidence enough of how far they are willing to go. Now the Browns have signed another player with a checkered past ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The Browns signed former Texas […]

The Chicago Bears have big expectations for the 2025 NFL season. Chicago was hailed as the NFL’s most improved team this offseason after hiring Ben Johnson and rebuilding the team’s offensive line. The Bears gave their fans reason for optimism on Sunday when they destroyed the Bills 38-0 in their second preseason game. Bears head […]

The Buffalo Bills have big aspirations for the 2025 NFL season. If Buffalo’s defense takes a big step forward this fall, then the Bills could have a great chance to make the Super Bowl. But they will need to play better than they did against the Bears on Sunday. Buffalo got crushed 38-0 by Chicago […]

The hits just keep coming for the Indiana Fever. Indiana has dealt with more than their fair share of injuries during the 2025 WNBA season. Most recently, the Fever lost both Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson to season-ending injuries during the same game. Now fans are worried that Sophie Cunningham could be next. Fever guard […]

The Green Bay Packers had a pretty mediocre season in 2024. Green Bay did win 11 games, but they lagged behind Detroit and Minnesota the entire year. Now the Packers are hoping to take a big leap forward in 2025. If that is going to happen, they need to eliminate sloppy games like the one […]

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to rebound in 2025 after a disappointing 2024 season. San Francisco is looking good during the preseason, defeating Las Vegas 22-19 on Saturday. One 49ers player received a ton of praise after the close win. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan heaped praise on his kicker Jake Moody after the […]

The Detroit Lions have looked solid during the NFL preseason. Detroit dropped a close game 24-17 against Miami on Saturday afternoon. One rookie wide receiver had a great game, making a strong case for a spot on Detroit’s 53-man initial roster. Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks had a great game against the Dolphins on Saturday. […]

The Dallas Cowboys are entering a new era with Brian Schottenheimer at head coach. Dallas made plenty of moves this offseason to set Schottenheimer up for success during his first season. The first-year head coach is already facing some difficult decisions just weeks before the regular season. Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III did not get […]

The Baltimore Ravens will be under immense pressure to get to the Super Bowl during the 2025 NFL season. Baltimore has dominated the regular season over the past few years, but cannot get over the hump during the playoffs. Hopefully the team’s new kicker can provide some stability that makes a difference during the playoffs […]

Jets fans finally have hope for the future now that Aaron Glenn is running the show. New York hired Glenn earlier this offseason with the hopes of replicating Detroit’s recent success. One NFL insider recently discussed the possibility of New York trading away one of their stars on offense. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer answered a […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are thrilled to have Kelsey Plum on the team. LA acquired Plum in a daring three-team trade during the offseason. Now the Sparks guard is trying to set the record straight after making headlines during All-Star Weekend. Spark guard Kelsey Plum explained herself in a conversation with Sue Bird. Plum said […]

The Miami football program has big plans ahead of the 2025 college football season. Miami football ranks No. 10 in the AP Top 25 poll to start the season, and Carson Beck is a big reason why. Beck transferred to Miami from Georgia back in January after Cam Ward declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. […]

The Seattle Seahawks will look a lot different when the 2025 NFL season kicks off next month. Seattle overhauled the roster this offseason. They added QB Sam Darnold and veteran receiver Cooper Kupp as pillars of their new-look offense. It appears that Kupp is already having a positive impact on the Seahawks organization. Seahawks head […]

The WNBA is expanding like never before. Women’s basketball has surged in popularity over the past two years, and the W is set to capitalize on it. In fact, the W plans to expand to 18 teams by the 2030 season. They will accomplish another first in league history on Friday night that signals international […]

The Detroit Lions have already faced a good deal of adversity before the start of the 2025 NFL season. Detroit lost both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to head coaching jobs, as well as a handful of other assistant coaches. But the Lions are ready to get back to work and prove they can keep […]

The Houston Texans are thrilled to have CJ Stroud as their franchise quarterback. Houston was lucky that he fell to the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud has thrived during his first two seasons with the Texans. He recently praised the one player who was picked ahead of him in the draft. […]

The Washington Commanders are in a delicate situation with star receiver Terry McLaurin. He is in a contract dispute with the Commanders and is seeking a long-term extension. It seems that one Commanders coach is beginning to lose patience with the drawn out dilemma surrounding the team. Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury sent an urgent […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a dreadful 2024 campaign, finishing the season with only four wins. It’s amazing how quickly things change in the NFL, because now Jaguars fans have plenty of reasons for optimism ahead of the 2025 season. Jacksonville added Liam Coen at head coach and made several big moves this offseason, including trading […]

The WNBA is growing like never before. A new generation of young superstars, led by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, have brought massive ratings to the WNBA. The league plans to expand to 18 teams by the end of the decade as a result. But the perceived rivalry between the two superstars has created some […]

The Indiana Fever have dealt with more than their fair share of injuries during the 2025 WNBA season. Indiana has been without Caitlin Clark for the majority of the regular season due to multiple injuries. The Fever also lost both backup point guards, Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson, last weekend against the Mercury. Now they […]

The Detroit Lions certainly look ready for the 2025 NFL season. Detroit already looks like they are in midseason form during this week’s training camp practices. One Lions player in particular is gaining some praise from the national media after a great practice session on Wednesday. NFL insider Jordan Schultz could not say enough good […]

The Indiana Fever have faced plenty of adversity during the 2025 WNBA season. Indiana has been without superstar Caitlin Clark for multiple games. They also lost both Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson to season-ending injuries last week. One Fever player is speaking out again on another difficult situation that Indiana faced earlier this season. Fever […]

The Chicago Bears have high expectations for their first year of the Ben Johnson era. Chicago received praise as the NFL’s most improved team this offseason. Now the Bears have to sort out who their best 53 players are during training camp. One Bears player has emerged out of nowhere in their training camp battle […]

Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift has been one of the most talked about storylines surrounding the Chiefs over the last few years. Now it seems that Swift’s influence may finally be rubbing off on the superstar tight end. Kelce channeled Swift when talking about the Chiefs in an interview with ESPN. Chiefs tight end […]

The New England Patriots made a big move this offseason, signing receiver Stefon Diggs to a $69 million contract. Diggs projects to be the team’s top receiver during the 2025 NFL season. But questions still remain about his Week 1 status after last year’s season-ending knee injury. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini asked Diggs whether or […]

The New Orleans Saints are entering a big transition for the franchise during the 2025 NFL season. New Orleans hired Kellen Moore as the team’s new head coach earlier this offseason. Moore comes to New Orleans at an interesting time in the team’s history. The Saints have a roster loaded up talented veteran players who […]

Titans fans finally have some reasons for optimism about the future. Tennessee selected Cam Ward with the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He has looked like the real deal throughout training camp. Ward has also showed off his leadership skills, both on and off the field. That includes hyping up his team […]

The Atlanta Falcons are ready to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Atlanta made some bold moves this offseason in an effort to upgrade their defense. They are hopeful that this, plus a more seasoned Michael Penix Jr., will lead to better results later this fall. The Falcons and Titans got […]

The Green Bay Packers were a good team during the 2024 NFL season. Unfortunately, they finished third in the NFC North thanks to the Lions and Vikings each winning 14+ games. The Packers reloaded on offense during the offseason in an effort to get over the hump in 2025. Green Bay’s first-round rookie is already […]

Tuesday was a tough day for Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The Fever guard was the subject of multiple fouls in Indiana’s 81-80 loss against Dallas. She also faced some surprising adversity off the court before the start of Tuesday’s game. Cunningham was forced to walk to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in heels on Tuesday after her car […]

The Indiana Fever came incredibly close to an epic comeback win on Tuesday night. Indiana lost 81-80 against against Dallas on a night where both teams went on big runs. The outcome of the game was marred by a handful of controversial calls by referees. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham posted a cheeky response on social […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are more motivated than ever to get back to the Super Bowl. Kansas City failed at their three-peat attempt last season and spent the offseason addressing their biggest roster needs. Now the Chiefs could face some tough decisions later this fall when they make final roster cuts. The Chiefs have a […]

The Buffalo Bills are under pressure to finally get to the Super Bowl during the 2025 NFL season. Buffalo will need all hands on deck if they want to make that ambitious goal a reality. To that end, the Bills finally put an end to one of this offseason’s biggest storylines on Wednesday morning. The […]

The Denver Broncos are ready to get back to the playoffs during the 2025 NFL season. Denver shocked the NFL by making the postseason in 2024 during Bo Nix’s impressive rookie season. Unfortunately, they got kicked around by the Bills in the first round. But there are plenty of reasons why the Broncos should have […]

The 2025 WNBA season has been quite eventful for the Indiana Fever. Indiana won the Commissioner’s Cup and is ranked sixth in league standings despite playing more games without Caitlin Clark than with her. Could the excitement continue at the WNBA trade deadline? There’s always a possibility, but it does seem unlikely. The Fever are […]

The Chicago Bears are already under a ton of pressure to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago was hailed as the NFL’s most improved team earlier this offseason after hiring Ben Johnson and making a flurry of smart roster moves. The Bears are still working out some of the kinks during training camp. Bears […]

The Denver Broncos could be surprisingly dangerous when the 2025 NFL season kicks off next month. Denver made some great moves this offseason, including several moves to upgrade their defense. Hopefully, that makes life easier for quarterback Bo Nix and the Broncos’ offense. Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II heaped praise on his QB Bo Nix […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to compete ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had a dominant 2024 regular season, but it did not lead to any postseason success. Now the Lions are under more pressure than ever to get back to the playoffs and start stacking wins. Thankfully, there is almost no team in […]

The Tennessee Titans will be under a lot of pressure to show signs of progress in 2025. Tennessee seems to have found their next franchise quarterback in Cam Ward. Brian Callahan proved that he is willing to do whatever it takes to motivate his players ahead of a crucial season for the franchise. Titans head […]