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The Detroit Lions do not have a trophy case loaded with Lombardi Trophies. But Detroit still has a proud history in the NFL, including multiple NFL Championships before the Super Bowl era. The Lions also boast some of the best players in league history, most notably Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson. Detroit has entered a […]

The Buffalo Bills just can’t seem to get past the Chiefs in the AFC. Buffalo lost a heartbreaking game in the AFC Championship in 2024, falling just short of the Super Bowl. The Bills understand that they need to get to the Super Bowl in a hurry before their window closes. It helps to have […]

The Washington Commanders were one of the best stories of the 2024 season. Washington came out of nowhere, winning 12 games and making the NFC Championship. The Commanders immediately became contenders after drafting quarterback Jayden Daniels. He is already regarded as one of the best in the league. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ranked the league’s top […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are ready to get revenge during the 2025 NFL season. Kansas City fell short of their three-peat in a blowout loss against Philadelphia. But the Chiefs have all of their important players back for the 2025 season. There’s plenty of reason for Chiefs fans to be optimistic about their team getting […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Minnesota won 14 games with Sam Darnold at quarterback, but fell short in the playoffs. Now it is time for second-year quarterback JJ McCarthy to make his mark in 2025. Vikings legend Randy Moss is a big believer in […]

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the more disappointing teams during the 2024 NFL season. A season-ending injury to Dak Prescott limited the Cowboys to only seven wins on the season. But there is renewed hope that Dallas can rebound in 2025 now that Brian Schottenheimer is leading the charge. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ranked the […]

The Indiana Fever are ready to turn around their season now that Caitlin Clark is back from injury. Indiana got a big win on Friday night, defeating Atlanta 99-82 in what felt like a must-win game. If Clark really wants to become an all-time great in the WNBA, then she’ll need to follow the advice […]

The Indiana Fever got a huge win on Friday night to get themselves back on track. Indiana beat Atlanta 99-82 on Friday, fueled by a massive 59-point second half. Fever fans have plenty to be excited about heading into the WNBA’s All-Star weekend next week. TMZ Sports spoke with WNBA legend Nancy Lieberman shortly after […]

The Washington Commanders were one of the NFL’s best stories in 2024. Washington shocked the NFL by winning 12 games and making the NFC Championship. The Commanders are hopeful that one of their newest players will make a big impact during the 2025 NFL season. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ranked the top 10 tackles in the […]

The Chicago Bears are arguably the most improved team in the NFL heading into training camp. Chicago added Ben Johnson at head coach and made a flurry of moves to upgrade the roster. One Bears player just got his name included in an exclusive list. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ranked the best interior offensive linemen in […]

The Las Vegas Aces have taken a step back during the 2025 WNBA season. Las Vegas has a 10-11 record after getting a big win, 104-102, against Golden State on Saturday. There were a few former Aces in the house who received a warm welcome from their former team. The Aces did a classy move […]

The Chicago Bears have a proud history of success in the NFL. Chicago has not had many seasons to cheer about in recent memory, but they have multiple eras of NFL history where they were a dominant team. It helps to have dominant players and coaches. Chicago boasts some of the most legendary names in […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing 2024 campaign, only winning six games and missing the playoffs. Now the 49ers have a renewed sense of optimism heading into the 2025 season. It helps to have one of the league’s best tight ends on the team. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ranked the top 10 tight ends in […]

The Seattle Seahawks were a surprisingly competitive team in 2024. Seattle finished the season with 10 wins and nearly made the NFC playoffs. Now there is reason for optimism after Seattle signed Sam Darnold as their new quarterback. Darnold had a fantastic 2024 campaign in Minnesota. If he delivers even a fraction of that production […]

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season. A season-ending injury to Dak Prescott contributed to the Cowboys only winning seven games and missing the playoffs. Hopefully the Cowboys can turn over a new leaf under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. ESPN’s Seth Walder released an article on […]

The NFL continues to stay in the spotlight after news broke in June about alleged collusion between the league and the NFLPA. Both sides appeared to cover up collusion following Deshaun Watson’s fully guaranteed contract in 2022. Now one of the NFLPA’s leaders is coming under fire with accusations of a conflict of interest. NFLPA […]

The Tennessee Titans finally have some hope for the future. Tennessee used the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on QB Cam Ward. The Titans now have a franchise quarterback who they can build around in the years to come. Tennessee may not solve all of their problems ahead of the 2025 season. […]

The Chicago Sky could really use a win. Chicago has a record of 5-13 as they approach the mid point in the regular season. The Sky really seem to miss Courtney Vandersloot, who is out for the rest of the season. Chicago got some surprise injury news on Wednesday that could keep one of their […]

The Detroit Lions know that the 2024 season is a tough act to follow. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both of which were franchise firsts. The Lions did not make any noise in the playoffs though, which is their biggest area of improvement for the 2025 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will look like a brand new team when the 2025 NFL season kicks off this fall. The Raiders made several big moves this offseason, including signing Pete Carroll at head coach and trading for QB Geno Smith. Hopefully a combination of new blood on offense, and Maxx Crosby holding down the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to compete ahead of a crucial 2025 season. Pittsburgh’s epic streak of winning seasons is still alive, but could go up in smoke later this fall. Hopefully the addition of QB Aaron Rodgers, and a new contract for T.J. Watt, will help the Steelers get back to the playoffs in […]

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL last season. San Fran fell from grace, winning only six games and finishing last in the NFC West. The 49ers had a strong offseason and are ready to compete for a division title in 2025. Hopefully a motivated Brock Purdy can […]

The Washington Commanders were one of the most surprising teams in the NFL last season. Nobody expected Washington to be a winning team, yet they won 12 games and made a deep playoff run. Now the Commanders have a new look to sport during the 2025 NFL season. The Commanders have unveiled new alternate uniforms […]

The Washington Commanders were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Washington shocked the world by winning 12 games and knocking off the Buccaneers and Lions in the playoffs. Now the Commanders are ready to compete once again in 2025. But it would help to have their top receiver in […]

The New York Giants know that the 2025 season will be hugely important for the future of this regime. Giants owner John Mara nearly fired Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll after the 2024 season. There is no margin for error in 2025, the Giants simply have to turn things around. Otherwise, Mara will likely make […]

The Chicago Sky have faced plenty of adversity during the first few months of the 2025 WNBA season. Chicago is 5-12 on the year and already lost Courtney Vandersloot to a season-ending injury. Thankfully the Sky have some young stars, including Angel Reese, who have kept them competitive despite their losing record. Sky forward Angel […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are still flying high after their big victory in Super Bowl 59. Philadelphia is ready to defend their Super Bowl title during the 2025 NFL season and would love to win another Lombardi Trophy. It helps that the Eagles have one of the NFL’s best young defensive tackles on the team. ESPN’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the most delicate quarterback situations in the NFL heading into 2025. Atlanta seems determined to start Michael Penix Jr. in 2025 despite having Kirk Cousins on the roster. The Falcons do not seem interested in trading Cousins either, which leaves them in an awkward position. Naturally, Cousins is not […]

The Seattle Seahawks made several aggressive moves this offseason. Trading away Geno Smith and signing free agent QB Sam Darnold had to be the biggest moves of the bunch. Seattle’s new quarterback announced a new life journey on Monday just weeks before NFL training camp. Darnold and his longtime girlfriend Katie Hoofnagle announced their engagement […]

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. San Francisco only won six games in 2024 and finished dead last in the NFC West standings. The 49ers will be looking to make some huge improvements this fall, headlined by a healthy Christian McCaffrey. ESPN’s Jeremy […]

The Baltimore Ravens are ready to get over the hump in the AFC playoffs in 2025. Baltimore just could not get past Buffalo in the playoffs last season. Hopefully Baltimore’s offseason additions can help the Ravens finally get to a Super Bowl this season. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler ranked the NFL’s top 10 running backs in […]

The Buffalo Bills are feeling the pressure to win the Super Bowl in 2025. Buffalo went all in on upgrading its defense this offseason, which will hopefully allow them to get over the hump in the AFC playoffs. Now one Bills offensive player is receiving some big praise ahead of training camp later this month. […]

The Detroit Lions have huge expectations heading into the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had an incredible 2024 season, winning 15 games and earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Lions will need their star-studded offense firing on all cylinders if they want to make another deep playoff run in 2025. ESPN’s Jeremy […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are doing whatever they can do improve the roster this offseason. There is no telling how long LeBron James will stay in LA, so the Lakers need to get back into the playoffs ASAP. Hopefully the Lakers can get some contributions from their newest rookie player next season. The Lakers have […]

The Houston Texans are gearing up for an important 2025 NFL season. Houston made it back to the playoffs in 2024 but could not get past Kansas City. Now the Texans need to hit the ground running in training camp to get the season started on a good note. One former Texans star is helping […]

The 2025 NBA offseason is going full steam ahead. The 2025 NBA Draft is in the rearview mirror and free agency is in full swing. New reporting on the Cam Whitmore trade reveals why the Rockets traded him to the Wizards over other landing spots. Houston traded forward Cam Whitmore to Washington in exchange for […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are ready to make up for lost time in the 2025 NFL season. Kansas City came close to completing their three-peat in Super Bowl 59, but lost in epic fashion against Philadelphia. Now the Chiefs understand what they need to do better in 2025 if they want to get back to […]

The Las Vegas Aces have not had the 2025 WNBA season that they originally imagined. Las Vegas is 8-9 nearing the halfway point of the regular season, a large regression from their 27-win season in 2024. The Aces did not help matters with a terrible performance against the Fever on Thursday night. The Aces lost […]

The New England Patriots will look a lot different when the 2025 season kicks off this fall. New head coach Mike Vrabel has completely overhauled New England’s roster in one offseason. The Patriots are far from a perfect team, but they may be one of the most improved franchises this offseason. The Patriots added plenty […]