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UFC Abu Dhabi: Robert Whittaker versus Marcus Buchecha kicks off the prelims with a fight between Martin Buday and Marcus Buchecha in the heavyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Buday-Buchecha prediction and pick. Martin Buday (15-2) has won back-to-back decisions, most recently outmuscling Uran Satybaldiev with his size for […]

Midsummer in MLB is synonymous with whispers of blockbuster deals and front offices plotting the perfect move to vault their club into October glory. The Philadelphia Phillies, entrenched as one of baseball’s top contenders, have made no secret of their desire to bolster the back end of their bullpen for the stretch run. Their appetite […]

In the heat of the 2025 trade deadline, the New York Yankees are poised to make a major statement. With October ambitions running high and the bullpen at the heart of contention conversations, the Bombers are focused on one name: Minnesota Twins flamethrower Jhoan Duran. As rumors build and contenders circle, it’s the Yankees who […]

The baseball world is buzzing as the Chicago Cubs, locked in a dogfight for the postseason, are at the center of trade conversations involving right-hander Dylan Cease. For Cubs fans, the mere mention of Cease’s name conjures déjà vu, a pitcher initially lost in the notorious 2017 deal that sent him south to the White […]

As Minnesota Vikings fans gather with fresh hope ahead of another training camp, optimism is in the air. The roster is well-rounded, the offensive line has been fortified, and the defense boasts both experience and youthful energy. Yet beneath the surface of this promising outlook lies a single flaw so profound that it could determine […]

The UFC’s lightweight throne has rarely seen a character quite like Ilia Topuria. Equal parts technician and brash showman, the undefeated Georgian-Spanish champion has set the MMA community ablaze once more, this time not with highlight-reel knockouts, but with a bold declaration that shakes the lightweight division and stirs the MMA community. In a statement […]

The Baltimore Orioles, a team with one of baseball’s most dynamic young rosters, find themselves entangled in trade speculation involving Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara. However, given the current state of both Alcantara and the Marlins, any blockbuster deal appears far more likely this winter than at this season’s trade deadline. Sandy Alcantara’s Tumultuous Comeback […]

As this summer’s MLB trade deadline approaches, the Athletics have thrust themselves into the spotlight, not by pursuing outside help, but by dangling three of their own starting pitchers, right-hander Luis Severino and left-handers JP Sears and Jeffrey Springs. In a year when pitching depth is thin and teams are desperate for controllable arms, Oakland’s […]

With training camp looming and storylines swirling around, the Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly made a significant move in their high-profile contract standoff with star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. Multiple reports confirm that the Bengals delivered a fresh offer to Hendrickson in recent days, hoping to resolve a months-long impasse that has shadowed the team’s offseason […]

As the calendar turns to the end of July, the San Diego Padres find themselves at a crossroads familiar to recent summers: balancing their postseason ambitions against a farm system brimming with young talent. With the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline looming, the Padres must once again consider leveraging some of their top prospects in order […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have spent weeks teetering on the edge. Are they sellers, or could a surge make them buyers as the 2025 MLB trade deadline looms? The answer remains uncertain, but one thing is crystal clear, Eugenio Suarez is not going quietly. The veteran third baseman, fresh off a historic power surge, spoke candidly […]

Ateba Gautier authored such a night by delivering a statement so resounding it echoed far beyond the octagon’s boundaries at UFC 318: a 1-minute, 10-second destruction of Robert Valentin that left the world in awe and left no room for doubt, Gautier is a force the middleweight division can no longer ignore. ANOTHER FIRST ROUND […]

In a sport where debut moments are often measured by grit and flashes of hard-earned brilliance, Islam Dulatov carved out a memory that will be replayed for years to come. Making his first walk to the fabled UFC Octagon at UFC 318, the buzz surrounding this Chechen-German phenom was already loud. By the end of […]

On a brisk winter night at Grand Arena for PFL Africa, Dakota Ditcheva stepped into the PFL cage not just to defend her flawless record, but to launch a new era for both herself and her promotion. With a technical, punishing unanimous decision (30-27 x3) over Bellator alum Sumiko Inaba, Ditcheva’s performance was every bit […]

Carli Judice electrified the MMA world on Saturday night, opening up UFC 318 in truly spectacular fashion. Facing a tough and durable Nicole Caliari, Judice not only dominated from start to finish but also produced a highlight-reel finish that will be discussed for years to come. In the third round, Judice delivered a perfectly timed […]

The GrandWest Arena throbbed with the pulse of destiny as Costello van Steenis, a fighter so often cast as the challenger, flipped the MMA world on its head at PFL Africa. In a seismic, late-round spectacle, Van Steenis submitted the unbeaten titan Johnny Eblen with just 10 seconds remaining in the fifth round, becoming the […]

In one of the most emphatic statements of supremacy in heavyweight history, Oleksandr Usyk delivered a stunning fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois to defend his undisputed heavyweight titles, becoming a two-time undisputed king in boxing’s glamor division and securing his third occasion being crowned undisputed across two separate weight classes. The Ukrainian maestro further solidified […]

The 2025 NFL campaign carries immense significance for the Indianapolis Colts. With a decade-long AFC South title drought and four consecutive years outside the postseason, the urgency throughout the organization is palpable. The passing of owner Jim Irsay and the subsequent transition to shared family ownership adds yet another layer of gravitas to this season’s […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the main card with a fight between Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov in the middleweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Costa-Kopylov prediction and pick. Paulo Costa (14-4) heads into UFC 318 after dropping razor-close decisions to Sean Strickland and Robert […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the main card with a fight between Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Holland-Rodriguez prediction and pick. Kevin Holland (28-13, 1 NC) rides into UFC 318 after a slick second-round submission win over […]

With training camp underway, energy and anticipation are rising in Jacksonville. The Jaguars are not just seeking a rebound from a disastrous 4-13 campaign in 2024—they are demanding it. The franchise pushed the reset button: a new head coach, a dramatically refreshed roster, and the hope that this is finally the year the vision crystallizes. […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the prelims with a fight between Kyler Phillips and Vinicius Oliveira in the bantamweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Phillips-Oliveira prediction and pick. Kyler Phillips (12-4) returns at UFC 318 after a tough decision loss to Rob Font snapped his […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the prelims with a fight between Francisco Prado and Nikolay Veretennikov in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Prado-Veretennikov prediction and pick. Francisco Prado (12-3) enters UFC 318 hoping to snap a two-fight skid after dropping back-to-back unanimous decisions […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the prelims with a fight between Adam Fugitt and Islam Dulatov in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Fugitt-Dulatov prediction and pick. Adam Fugitt (10-4) bounced back into the win column with a gritty split-decision victory over Josh Quinlan […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway continues on the prelims with a fight between Brunno Ferreira and Jackson McVey in the middleweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Ferreira-McVey prediction and pick. Brunno Ferreira (13-2) rebounded from a third-round submission loss to Abus Magomedov by quickly submitting Armen Petrosyan […]

UFC 318: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway kicks off the prelims with a fight between Carli Judice and Nicolle Caliari in the women’s flyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Judice-Caliari prediction and pick. Carli Judice (4-2) enters UFC 318 off a career-saving head-kick knockout over Yuneisy Duben, rebounding from […]

The unpredictable nature of MMA has once again thrown a wrench into the carefully laid plans of UFC matchmakers. According to Garrett Kerman of ClutchPoints, former flyweight title challenger Alex Perez is officially out of his hotly anticipated clash with rising contender Steve Erceg at UFC Vegas 109. With just weeks until the event on […]

In an era where seismic changes come rarely in boxing, today the sport has experienced a generational shift. Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi power broker who has spearheaded boxing’s global renaissance through his stewardship of Riyadh Season, announced the abolishment of the pay-per-view model for all future Riyadh Season and The Ring fight cards, beginning this […]

The Seattle Seahawks have spent much of 2025 redefining themselves, from the sidelines to the starting lineup. Now entering year two under head coach Mike Macdonald, the team is coming off a respectable 10-7 campaign. But seismic roster changes and a bold pivot at quarterback have created a unique landscape of expectations, and uncertainty. No […]

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao made headlines not just for lacing up his gloves again, but for his surprise appearance at the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice facility this week, where he teamed up with star defensive end Maxx Crosby. With just days before his highly anticipated WBC world welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios, Pacquiao’s presence […]

The Los Angeles Rams enter 2025 with optimism and the expectations that come with an aggressive front office and an ambitious coaching staff. After a bounce-back year that saw them reclaim the NFC West, only to fall short in a tight Divisional Round, the Rams doubled down in the offseason, trading for star receiver Davante […]

High expectations come with the territory of high achievement in the NFL, and in 2025, no San Francisco 49ers player is feeling the weight of those expectations more than quarterback Brock Purdy. Just three seasons after stunning the league with his late-draft rise, Purdy now stands as the face of the franchise, newly extended, handsomely […]

Fresh off a remarkable run as bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili has never shied away from speaking his mind on contenders and the ever-shifting landscape of the UFC’s 135-pound division. In a candid recent interview, Dvalishvili set the MMA world abuzz with his pointed assessment of Umar Nurmagomedov, a fighter many believe is a legitimate threat […]

NBA Summer League sparks all kinds of heated debates and premature assumptions, and the Washington Wizards’ 2025 campaign has delivered an intriguing batch of storylines. Thanks to a roster bustling with recent first-round picks and sophomores eager to make an impression, the Wizards have attracted their share of over-the-top reactions. Let’s take an analyst’s lens […]

Last night, Cal Raleigh didn’t just rewrite Major League Baseball’s record books; he brought an entire childhood dream to vibrant, viral life. Hours after capturing the 2025 Home Run Derby crown in awe-inspiring fashion, a decades-old video surfaced on social media, the now-famous Mariners catcher, just eight years old, earnestly telling the world that one […]

The UFC Abu Dhabi event, scheduled for July 26, 2025, at the Etihad Arena, has taken an unexpected hit with the withdrawal of Movsar Evloev from his co-main event fight against rising star Aaron Pico. According to reports, Evloev sustained an injury or health condition during his fight camp in Thailand, forcing him to pull […]

The New York Jets are poised to make a significant splash in the wide receiver market by targeting San Francisco 49ers’ Jauan Jennings. With the Jets committing to Justin Fields as their quarterback of the future, acquiring a proven, physical receiver like Jennings could be a game-changer for the franchise. Jennings’ skill set, combined with […]

The San Francisco 49ers find themselves at a crossroads with wide receiver Jauan Jennings. After a breakout 2024 campaign, posting career-highs with 77 catches, 975 yards, and six touchdowns, Jennings is seeking a new contract or a trade as he enters the final year of his deal. With Brandon Aiyuk still recovering from a major […]

The NBA Summer League is a breeding ground for hot takes, and the Miami Heat’s 2025 campaign—spanning the California Classic and Las Vegas—has delivered its share of storylines. While the Heat’s young roster is under the microscope, it’s important to remember that Summer League is a snapshot, not a prophecy. Still, the chatter around Miami’s […]