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Trey Hendrickson is headed towards free agency. Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher did not hit the open market due to the franchise tag. It was a messy situation, but Hendrickson ended up still playing on the franchise tag contract given to him. Now, though, Cincinnati has decided not to give Hendrickson the tag […]

It’s that time of the year for the Cincinnati Bengals. For the last few years, the theme of the Bengals’ offseason has been one of two things: fixing the offensive line or finding a solution to their defense. While the Bengals never had a shutdown defense in the Joe Burrow era, their defense before had […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to improve their defense. That’s not a surprise to anyone: after last season’s disaster, it’s quite clear that an overhaul is badly needed. All three levels of the defense performed horribly, requiring an overhaul of the players at their positions. With the tenth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the […]

The budding partnership between the Toronto Raptors and the Buffalo Bills continues. During the course of the 2025 season, the Raptors expressed their support for the Bills on social media. Now, both teams are taking the next step, as Toronto hosted Bills night this Tuesday. The architects behind this collaboration are two former Raptors players: […]

The drama between Russell Wilson and Sean Payton continues to this day. After the Denver Broncos head coach seemingly dissed his former quarterback last season, Wilson has expressed his disappointment in the coach. Wilson continues to express his disappointment in the coach’s statement. In a recent appearance on the podcast “Bussin’ with the Boys”, Wilson […]

The Kyler Murray era in Arizona is officially over. Seven years after drafting the star quarterback, the Arizona Cardinals are releasing Murray, allowing him to hit free agency. While there were some bright spots, the last few years of Murray’s time in Arizona was marred by injuries and late-season collapses. Both sides badly needed a […]

What is going on in Milwaukee? Over the last few games, Kyle Kuzma has been a solid role player for the Milwaukee Bucks. With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, Kuzma played good complementary basketball in the star’s stead. With Antetokounmpo returning against the short-handed Boston Celtics, the former NBA champion was expected to move to the bench. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming into the NFL Draft a little differently. Whereas before the Chiefs would often pick towards the end of the first round, this year Kansas City has their eye on some of the top prospects in the draft class. Looking through the NFL Draft class and their combine results, there’s […]

Bryce Harper has been the face of the Philadelphia Phillies for some time now. After signing with the Phillies in the 2019 offseason, Harper has been the team’s star player. He’s won NL MVP and led Philadelphia to multiple playoff trips during his stint. Based on how his career’s going, it does seem like Harper […]

The Las Vegas Raiders recently announced a new round of hirings for their coaching staff. With former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak taking over, he’s bringing over some new staff members. One of the new coaches’ names might sound a bit familiar: defensive quality control coach Ketner Kupp, the brother of Seahawks wide receiver […]

Max Scherzer is back for one more year. It seemed like the legendary pitcher had his swan song last season after helping the Toronto Blue Jays reach the World Series. His heroics in Game 7 of the World Series were not enough, but it seemed like a great end to a storied career. Instead of […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a major decision to make around Daniel Jones this offseason. Jones, an offseason pickup by the team last season, was playing at a high level to start the year. At one point, the Colts were 8-1 and were leading the AFC. However, a torn Achilles ended Jones’ Cinderella season, and with […]

Robert Saleh is getting another head coaching shot this season with the Tennessee Titans. After a successful stint as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator, Saleh will once again lead a team in 2026. The head coach is now working on building his ideal roster, and he’s bringing over one of his standout players from […]

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. The Pacers are anticipating a return of one of their key contributors from their playoff run: Obi Toppin, who’s listed as questionable. Indiana All-Star Pascal Siakam is also on the injury report, though his designation is doubtful after missing their last game. Here’s everything we […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers need a major overhaul. After long-time head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down, Pittsburgh is looking to reset its franchise after years of spinning its wheels aimlessly. With a ton of issues to fix in the roster, the team has plenty of options on where to go in free agency. That being said, […]

Ever since his retirement, fans have been clamoring for Tom Brady to come back to the NFL. It’s easy to see why: the New England Patriots legend didn’t look too bad in his final year in 2022. His social media posts over the last few years also show that he still looks pretty good physically, […]

Julius Randle had a rough outing against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Minnesota Timberwolves star forword had an uncharacteristically quiet game on Sunday night. He had 18 points in the game, but he was also noticeably quiet everywhere else. He recorded 15 points, and even more concerninngly, he had just three boards and three assists. For […]

What’s next for the San Francisco 49ers? Their 2025 season was a rollercoaster of emotions. They lost many key players early in the season, with Fred Warner and Nick Bosa suffering season-ending injuries. Quarterback Brock Purdy was also absent for most of the year, and Brandon Aiyuk never played for San Francisco again. Despite the […]

The Chicago Bears’ 2026 offseason looks and feels much different than previous years. In the past, the offseason was the time for debates about their current quarterback, discussions on who their next head coach would be, and who was the best player they could draft in the top ten. In other words, the Bears were […]

Curt Cignetti is getting rewarded for his efforts. After leading the Indiana Hoosiers to the National Championship, Cignetti has earned his spot as one of the best football coaches in the nation. Now, the head coach is getting a new, reworked deal that bumps up his pay quite well. “Per an ESPN source, Curt Cignetti […]

The Baltimore Ravens are entering a new era. After firing long-time coach John Harbaugh, the team will be undergoing a retooling of sorts under new coach Jesse Minter. That means new coaches, new staff members… and some players saying goodbye this offseason. The Ravens have 24 players who will enter free agency this offseason. Some […]

Jaylen Brown’s All-Star weekend was marred by an incident in his home. The Boston Celtics All-Star hosted an event at his place in Beverly Hills. However, the police shut down the event after an incorrect report about the nature of the party. Brown expressed his frustration in the incident, going so far as to call […]

One of the greatest point guards in the NBA has decided to hang up his shoes for good. Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA earlier this week. Paul, who played for multiple teams in his storied career, finishes as the greatest point guard of his generation. Out of all of the teams that […]

After a disastrous 2025 season, the Cincinnati Bengals are ready for revenge. Last season was a year full of frustration, as injuries and poor play hindered the team from reaching their full potential. While they played better to end the year, the rest of the season showed that there are clear issues on the team […]

When Anthony Santander signed with the Toronto Blue Jays this season, fans had high expectations. Coming off an All-Star season in 2024, the former Baltimore Orioles outfielder was supposed to bring extra firepower to the Blue Jays. The hope was that the Venezuelan hitter would be the catalyst for a deep playoff run. Well, the […]

The NFL offseason is where magic truly happens. No, it’s not about the big names moving from team to team, but that certainly is a part of it. The true magic of the NFL offseason happens when teams are able to generate cap space out of seemingly nothing. That’s exactly what the Kansas City Chiefs […]

The Chicago Bears have some important questions to answer this offseason. After a magical run to the postseason, Chicago comes into the 2026 offseason with a new mindset. Instead of rebuilding, the team is now looking to make improvements to its roster for an immediate Super Bowl run. That direction comes with some tough decisions […]

The 2025 season was a confusing one for the Carolina Panthers. They showed signs of improvement in some games, but their consistency was completely nonexistent. Despite their struggles, the Panthers were still able to make it to the playoffs as the NFC South representative. It seemed like a swift exit at the hands of the […]

The San Diego Padres are looking for that spark to bring them over the hump. After a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round, San Diego is looking to bounce back this season. They’ve already made an intriguing move by signing disgraced Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos. Now, San Diego is […]

Aaron Judge is set to represent the US in the World Baseball Classic. Team USA is pulling out all the stops this time around, assembling the best team they can to reclaim the title. However, the New York Yankees star has a few nagging injuries that could hamper his play. In particular, Judge suffered from […]

Every year, the NBA’s All-Star Game is heavily criticized by fans. Over the last few decades, the All-Star Game has turned from a semi-competitive game between two conferences to a glorified shootaround between two teams. There have been some good All-Star games, but those have been few and far between. Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant […]

For the first time in what feels like ages, the Kansas City Chiefs are picking in the top ten in the NFL draft. After missing the postseason for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era, Kansas City got the ninth pick in the 2026 NFL draft. It’s a welcome consolation prize: the 2025 season […]

Nick Castellanos has found a new home. After being with the Philadelphia Phillies since 2022, the outfielder was released by the team. It didn’t take long for Castellanos to find a new team, though. Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints reports that the hitter has signed with the San Diego Padres for the 2026 season. In addition, […]

The Denver Broncos are coming off an extremely successful 2025 season. The expectations for Denver coming into the season was for them to at least maintain their form from last season. They went above and beyond that goal, earning the first seed in the AFC and making it all the way to the AFC Championship […]

It’s time for change in Kansas City. After years of playoff dominance, the Kansas City Chiefs’ postseason streak with Patrick Mahomes ended with a whimper. The Chiefs started the season 0-2 and were unable to get themselves out of the hole they dug themselves. Mahomes’ injury late in the season was just the finishing touches […]

After flaming out this past season, the Baltimore Ravens need a major retooling. They’ve already made the first move, firing long-time coach John Harbaugh and bringing in Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their new head coach. Baltimore’s defense has declined significantly since Mike Macdonald’s departure, so having a defensive-minded coach should be […]

It’s a new era in Arizona… again. After the Jonathan Gannon experiment did not go their way, the Arizona Cardinals fired the former defensive coordinator-turned-head coach. In his stead, Arizona hired longtime offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. LaFleur, who is the brother of Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur, is hoping to turn the fortunes of […]

By NFL standards, George Kittle is a regular-sized man. Standing at around 6’4, the San Francisco 49ers tight end’s height is right around the average for his position and just above average in the NFL. On the other hand, Stephen Curry is seen as small amongst his peers. With his position and the general height […]

After announcing his retirement a year ago, Derek Carr is planning his return to the NFL. The former New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback has been rumored to be ready to return to action. Up until recently, though, these were just rumors coming from insiders. There was nothing definitive from Carr’s camp that […]