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The Las Vegas Raiders lost 31-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, falling to 2-5 on the season. Pete Carroll’s first season in Vegas has been a disaster, to say the least. The Raiders replaced Geno Smith with Kenny Pickett late in the game, with the outcome already decided. While the former Pittsburgh Steelers […]

The New York Jets are losing to the Carolina Panthers at home in the second half. Still searching for their first win, Aaron Glenn made a quarterback change, benching Justin Fields for Tyrod Taylor at halftime. But before that, the Jets had a massive injury scare with running back Breece Hall. The trade deadline target […]

The Los Angeles Kings are starting an important season in franchise history. With Ken Holland taking over in the front office, they revamped their blue line in an effort to beat the Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs. Then, their long-time captain announced that this would be his final season. But Anze Kopitar is now week-to-week […]

The Detroit Tigers have lost in Game 5 of the American League Division Series in two consecutive seasons. They have built a contender around an ace with an elite manager and could be good for a while. But an unwillingness to pay that ace could cost them. The Tigers could trade Tarik Skubal this offseason, […]

The Los Angeles Rams are headed across the pond for a London matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. After a narrow win over the Baltimore Ravens, they are looking to move to 5-2 before a Week 8 bye. The Rams will be without Puka Nacua for the game due to an ankle injury suffered against Baltimore. […]

The New York Jets are the lone NFL team without a win this season heading into Week 7. Despite the summer optimism around Aaron Glenn, things have been brutal to start the year. After the latest embarrassing loss to the Denver Broncos, the NFL Trade Deadline discussion has heated up. The Jets may trade Breece […]

The Montreal Canadiens are 4-1-0 five games into a massive 2025-26 NHL season. After making a trade for Noah Dobson in the offseason, they are roaring out of the gates and have playoff aspirations. But there are holes on the team they will want to fill. Long before the NHL trade deadline comes, the Canadiens […]

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime on Thursday night. They needed two goals in the third period, including one with 20 seconds left, to force the extra frame. Cole Caufield, after scoring that tying goal, netted the overtime winner as he continues his campaign for Team USA at the 2026 Olympics. […]

The New York Mets missed the playoffs in the first year of the Juan Soto era partly because of poor pitching performances. With Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga injured, they leaned on three rookies to try and will them into the postseason. That did not work despite solid performances from Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, and […]

The New York Islanders are the only team in the NHL without a point in the 2025-26 season. They have three regulation losses despite Matthew Schaefer’s emergence on the national scene. Part of the reason is goaltending, which has been weak through three games. Islanders head coach and Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning still have most of their championship core together, looking for a third title in the 2020s. But one key member is a few hundred miles northwest in the Western Conference, looking for a bounce-back season. Steven Stamkos was the Lightning captain before he signed a four-year deal with the Nashville Predators […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are the first team to sign one of the five defendants from the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial. After a lot of rumors surrounding the connection, they are bringing in a goalie. The Golden Knights have agreed to a PTO with Carter Hart, not an NHL contract yet. “Following the reinstatement […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs always have a buzz around them. Whether they are a perennial playoff contender or a lottery hopeful, people are talking about the Leafs. And for the past year, the conversation has centered around one Ontario native: Mitch Marner. But when Maple Leafs CEO Keith Pelley was asked about Mitch Marner this […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a massive Monday Night Football matchup with the Detroit Lions in Week 7. At 5-1, the Bucs hold the best record in the NFC and are tied for the best record in the league. But the injuries are piling up, with Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, and Bucky Irving expected to […]

The Edmonton Oilers are 2-0-1 to start a 2025-26 season full of expectations. After a tight 2-0 win over the New York Rangers on the road, they are off to a nice start after a turbulent offseason. The Oilers re-signed Connor McDavid to a two-year contract worth $12.5 million per season, a significant discount. Edmonton […]

The Los Angeles Kings are ushering in a new era while saying goodbye to an old one in 2025-26. Ken Holland is the new general manager, overhauling their blue line and looking for improvements in the postseason. Meanwhile, Anze Kopitar is retiring after spending his entire career in the City of Angels. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the biggest wins of the year on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills in Week 6. Their defense stifled Josh Allen while Bijan Robinson galloped for over 200 all-purpose yards. Now, they head across the country for another big primetime matchup. We have the bold predictions ready for […]

The New York Rangers are 2-2-0 on the young NHL season, but there are reasons for concern. They have not scored at Madison Square Garden yet this year, nearing an all-time NHL record to start a season. With the NHL Trade Deadline far away and the Mike Sullivan era in its infancy, the Rangers can […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost both games at home to the Seattle Mariners to start the ALCS. With the odds stacked against them, they took their struggling offense on the road for Game 3. Those struggles were left north of the border. The Blue Jays poured it on early in the game. The internet reacted […]

The Carolina Panthers and New York Jets are preparing for a Week 7 matchup at MetLife Stadium. Carolina has won three of their last four games to get back to .500. Meanwhile, New York is 0-6 after an embarrassing loss overseas against the Denver Broncos. Our Panthers-Jets bold predictions go over the winner, individual performances, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals start Week 7 on Thursday Night Football. While fantasy football matchups are determined on Sunday, starting out on the right foot is key. This AFC North battle will be key for both the division race and your matchup. So make the right decisions with our Steelers-Bengals Fantasy Football Start […]

The New York Islanders will look for their first win of the 2025-26 season on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. While it has been a disappointing start on Long Island, their top prospect has been sensational. The Islanders’ No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer has three points in three games, taking the league by storm. […]

The Fantasy Football season is rolling into Week 7 after some epic running back performances. Bijan Robinson and De’Andre Swift dominated in Monday night’s doubleheader, Kimani Vidal burst onto the scene for the Los Angeles Chargers, and Rico Dowdle nearly topped 200 rush yards again in Week 6. But now, fantasy football managers need to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost 5-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS on Tuesday night. Jackson Chourio hit a lead-off home run on the first pitch he saw, giving the Crew a 1-0 lead. But after that, they managed just two hits off of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Now down 2-0 going back […]

The Montreal Canadiens opened Bell Centre for the 2025-26 NHL season on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. After a 2-1-0 road trip to start the season, they finally made their home debut. The Canadiens remembered Ken Dryden, the legendary goalie who died in September, with an incredible tribute. The Canadiens tribute video to the late […]

The New York Rangers have high expectations for the 2025-26 season under new head coach Mike Sullivan. They missed the playoffs last season, a precipitous fall from their Presidents’ Trophy win the year before. But four games into the new era, things are not going well on Broadway. After two periods against the Oilers on […]

The 45th Ryder Cup ended with a European win on foreign soil for the first time since 2012. They got out to an 11.5-4.5 lead after the first two days, a historic advantage that left the Americans scrambling. Before Team USA’s Sunday comeback, there was an injury controversy on the Euro side. Viktor Hovland did […]

The Fantasy Football season is heading into Week 7, and injuries have completely changed the quarterback position. If you have an injured quarterback, including Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy, and Kyler Murray, you need a replacement. Those options are weighed in our Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings for Week 7. The Baltimore Ravens are on bye, with […]

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 29-27 on a last-second field goal on Sunday. They are now 1-5 on the season, and without Tyreek Hill, the playoffs are slipping away. After the game, Dolphins quarterback Tau Tagovailoa called out his teammates for not showing up to meetings, which necessitated a response from […]

The Montreal Canadiens are 2-1 early in a 2025-26 season full of expectations. After finally making the playoffs last year, they made a massive offseason trade for Noah Dobson, improving their blue line. However, his monstrous contract extension raised numerous questions about their Calder Trophy-winning defenseman. The Canadiens answered those questions, signing Lane Hutson to […]

The MLB Power Rankings are back as the American and National League Championship Series begin. The Seattle Mariners took Game 1 on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays to start the American League side. Both series are in action on Monday with the Los Angeles Dodgers visiting the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 1. How […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers are set up for a National League Championship Series matchup. They faced off in 2018, with Los Angeles winning and advancing to the World Series. But this year, Milwaukee took all six games against the defending champions. Brewers manager Pat Murphy revealed the text he got from Dodgers […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are 1-4 heading into a key Week 6 matchup with the Tennessee Titans. Their offense has struggled, especially considering Geno Smith’s turnover problems to start his Vegas tenure. But without his top target, it will be difficult for Smith to turn it around. Raiders tight end Brock Bowers missed practice again […]

The Detroit Tigers are visiting the Seattle Mariners for a do-or-die Game 5 of the ALDS. After taking Game 4 at home, Detroit has its ace going in a place sentimental to him. Tarik Skubal went to Seattle University, but the Tigers have lost all three of his starts against the Mariners this season. That […]

The Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers are preparing for a do-or-die Game 5 of the American League Division Series. They lost Game 4 on the road, but are coming back home with a chance to get back to the ALCS for the first time since 2001. Mariners manager Dan Wilson spoke about the excitement of […]

The New York Islanders lost the first game of their season to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday. Matthew Schaefer was the highlight, picking up his first assist in his first game. Late in the game, a penalty was called on New York that could impact their home opener on Saturday. Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in four games in the American League Division Series. The loss brings their championship drought to 15 seasons, the second-longest in franchise history. Fans are clamoring for changes in the front office and on the bench, and they should happen. The Yankees have to fire […]

The Winnipeg Jets are opening the 2025-26 NHL season on Thursday at home against the Dallas Stars. After Mikko Rantanen and the Stars eliminated Winnipeg last year, they are trying to start the season by getting revenge. The Jets made sure to start the season on the right foot before the puck dropped, giving Kyle […]

The Winnipeg Jets enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations and big news. They re-signed winger Kyle Connor to an eight-year contract extension on the eve of their season opener, keeping their top scorer in Manitoba. But Connor is not the X-Factor for the season. Neal Pionk is starting a big new contract and must […]