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The Washington Commanders were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Now the Commanders have a bright future with Jayden Daniels at quarterback and a new stadium deal in the works. The Mayor of Washington, D.C. made some new comments about the project on Monday. Mayor Muriel Bowser is still […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are playing a dangerous game with their top edge rushers. Both of Cincinnati’s starting edge rushers are in contract disputes with the team. The timing is terrible, as most NFL training camps begin on Tuesday. The situation just got worse for Cincinnati’s negotiations with Trey Hendrickson. Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has […]

The Indianapolis Colts will be under immense pressure to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Indianapolis hired Shane Steichen as head coach back in 2023. His regime is entering its third season, a point where most NFL owners expect to start seeing results. Indy has been good, not great with Steichen. The Colts won nine […]

The New York Liberty are on the path to repeat as WNBA champions in 2025. New York is 15-6 heading into the second half of the 2025 season and is the top team in the Eastern Conference. The Liberty got a big boost on Monday by adding a talented international player over other championship contenders. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will be under incredible pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Cincinnati’s offense was elite in 2024 but their defense held them back, keeping them from making the playoffs. The Bengals are hard at work trying to get both of their starting edge rushers back with the team before training camp. Bengals owner […]

The Washington Commanders are working towards building a new stadium on the site of the old RFK Stadium. U.S. President Donald Trump has even been supportive of this idea in the past. But Trump issued a threat against the Commanders on Sunday that could complicate the entire plan. Trump made a pair of sensational posts […]

The Indiana Fever are ready to go on a winning streak in the second half of the 2025 WNBA season. Indiana hosted the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend and held several exciting events, both on and off the court. One Fever player thanked WNBA fans for such a magical weekend. Fever guard Caitlin Clark shared a […]

The Tennessee Titans are ready to take a big step forward during the 2025 NFL season. Tennessee played their way into the first overall pick last year, netting themselves QB Cam Ward in the process. Ward’s path to becoming the team’s starter looks a lot easier after the Titans received some grim news on Monday. […]

The Dallas Cowboys had a disappointing 2024 season. Now the Cowboys are hopeful that head coach Brian Schottenheimer can lead them to success during the 2025 season. Dallas appears set to have one of their best players present as their training camp begins later today. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport made a bold prediction about Micah […]

The Detroit Lions know the importance of staying healthy during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit’s incredible 2024 campaign was cut short because of multiple defensive injuries. Thankfully, the Lions got some positive injury news after getting a scare about one defensive player on Sunday. Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. left Sunday’s training camp practice with […]

The Atlanta Falcons have fielded some excellent teams during their 59 years in the NFL. Atlanta has not won a Super Bowl, but they still have a proud tradition of success just like every other NFL team. It helps that the Falcons have had several legendary NFL players, like Michael Vick and Julio Jones, over […]

The Miami Dolphins will be under immense pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Miami had a disappointing 2024 season in which Tua Tagovailoa was injured and the Dolphins missed the playoffs. One Dolphins player is ready to step up and make an impact during the 2025 season. Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright made a bold […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to make up for lost time in 2025. Cincinnati played well in 2024, but they could not get the help they needed to make the playoffs. The Bengals just added some Joe Burrow insurance before the start of training camp this week. The Bengals have signed former Falcons quarterback Desmond […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to get back to the playoffs during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had an incredible regular season in 2024 but collapsed in the playoffs due to several defensive injuries. Unfortunately, the Lions already appear to have been bit by the injury bug on their first day of training camp. Detroit […]

The Detroit Lions will be under a ton of pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit lost both coordinators to head coaching jobs during the offseason, as well as All-Pro center Frank Ragnow to retirement. The Lions suffered another blow just as the team reported for its first full day of training camp practice. Lions […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend wrapped up on Saturday night. Team Collier earned a decisive win against Team Clark 151-131 in the WNBA All-Star Game. But it was the off-the-court storylines that were the biggest focus during this year’s All-Star Weekend. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert received a surprise from fans after the All-Star Game. Fans […]

The Detroit Lions have some huge expectations in 2025 after such an impressive 2024 season. Detroit had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Even if the playoffs did not work out in their favor. Either way, it will […]

The Indiana Fever are beginning to miss superstar Caitlin Clark. Indiana’s best player has missed 11 games, counting the Commissioner’s Cup. during the first half of the 2025 WNBA season. Clark may not be participating at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend, but she will still be there to support her team. Fever guard Caitlin Clark […]

The Indiana Fever have already faced plenty of adversity during the 2025 WNBA season. Most recently, it is another injury to guard Caitlin Clark just days before the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. The WNBA has finally revealed which player will take Clark’s place in one of this weekend’s important skills challenges. Fever guard Lexie Hull […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars may be one of the younger franchises in NFL history, but they still have a rich history of success. Jacksonville has punched their ticket to three AFC Championships in their 30 years in the league. It certainly helps to have some legendary players like Maurice Jones-Drew, Fred Taylor, and Tony Boselli leading […]

The WNBA is in the middle of an unprecedented era of growth. The next generation of stars, led by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, routinely smash the league’s viewership records. Now the W is set to expand to 18 teams by the 2030 season. significantly expanding the reach of the league. One of the WNBA’s […]

The hits just keep coming for the Indiana Fever. Indiana suffered another tough loss against New York on Wednesday night without Caitlin Clark. The young superstar made a heartbreaking announcement just days before the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. Fever guard Caitlin Clark announced on Thursday that she will not participate at the WNBA’s All-Star Weekend, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are still flying high after their big win in Super Bowl 59. Philadelphia crushed Kansas City thanks to a dominant defensive effort. The rest of the NFL seemingly took notice and respect how the Eagles have built their star-studded roster. ESPN has concluded its 11-day series of top 10 articles. Those articles […]

The Dallas Cowboys are hopeful that new head coach Brian Schottenheimer can turn the team around in 2025. Dallas disappointed fans with a seven-win season in 2024 after Dak Prescott’s season-ending injury. It would help the Cowboys to have one of their biggest stars locked in at the beginning of training camp. Cowboys star Micah […]

The New York Jets will enter a new era under head coach Aaron Glenn during the 2025 NFL season. New York is already making big moves to guarantee their future, including extending cornerback Sauce Gardner to a $120.4 million extension. It seems that the rest of the NFL agrees that it was the right move. […]

The Seattle Storm got another huge win on Wednesday night. Seattle defeated Golden State 67-58 to give themselves a 14-9 record heading into the All-Star break. The Storm’s win was also important because it saw a pair of players enter the franchise’s record books on the same day. Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins both etched […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a rich history of success in the NFL. While Cincinnati have not won a Super Bowl, they have made it to four AFC Championships and won three of them. The Bengals have been blessed with some legendary players, including QB Boomer Esiason and WR Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson. Cincinnati is in good […]

The Indiana Fever know that they are lucky to have Caitlin Clark leading the franchise. Indiana is 12-10 at the midpoint of the regular season despite Clark missing several games with injuries. But Clark is not going anywhere, so there is plenty of time for the Fever to start winning WNBA championships. The Athletic’s Sabreena […]

The Cincinnati Bengals know the importance of the 2025 NFL season. Cincinnati disappointed in 2024, starting slow and missing the playoffs. Now the Bengals understand that they need all hands on deck to get back to the playoffs in 2025. It helps to have the league’s best receiver on the team. Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase […]

The New York Jets are entering a new era under head coach Aaron Glenn. New York made some big moves this week to guarantee the future of the franchise The Jets signed both Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner to massive contract extensions. ESPN seems to agree that extending Wilson was the right move. ESPN’s Jeremy […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing 2024 campaign. San Fran only won six games, missed the playoffs, and finished last in the NFC West. The 49ers are hopeful that their young core of players, led by QB Brock Purdy, can get them back to the postseason in 2025. 49ers tight end George Kittle made […]

The Houston Texans made multiple aggressive moves to improve the roster this offseason. One of the most surprising moves was trading for former Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. It seems the former Eagle still has beef with his former team, even after winning Super Bowl 59. Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson took another shot at the Eagles […]

The New England Patriots are hopeful that the Mike Vrabel era will take the team back to prominence. New England has not had a meaningful season since the legendary combination of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady parted ways. Now Belichick is getting some revenge after some recent comments made at this expense. Former Patriots coach […]

The Houston Texans are the NFL’s youngest franchise. Houston joined the league as an expansion team during the 2002 season, but they still have a rich history just like any other franchise. The first era of Texans included some of the best players in franchise history. Those included some truly legendary players like J.J. Watt […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will be out for revenge in 2025. Kansas City came very close to pulling off their three-peat, but lost in brutal fashion against Philadelphia in Super Bowl 59. Now the Chiefs have guaranteed that they will have one of their best offensive lineman for the long haul. Kansas City handed guard […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend is just around the corner. All of the W’s best talent will descend upon Indianapolis for a weekend filled with exciting events, both on and off the court. The WNBA just announced which players will participate in this year’s highly-anticipated three-point contest. Fever guard Caitlin Clark is one of five […]

The Washington Commanders have huge expectations for the 2025 season. Washington shocked the NFL by winning 12 games in 2024 and making the NFC Championship. They are starting the 2025 season off right by honoring one of their franchise’s most legendary players. The Commanders are set to retire legendary receiver Art Monk’s number 81 during […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing 2024 NFL season. San Francisco finished the regular season with six wins and at the bottom of the NFC West standings. Thankfully, the 49ers still have a handful of star players they can rely on during the 2025 season. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ranked the top 10 linebackers in […]

The beginning of the 2025 NFL season is just around the corner. Every team in the league will head to NFL training camp later this month. The Hall of Fame game is even taking place on the 31st. One veteran defensive player apparently has a strong free agent market ahead of training camp. Veteran edge […]