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The Green Bay Packers are ready to wrap up their preseason Thursday against the Kansas City Chiefs. After losing to the San Francisco 49ers in California, the team bounced back with a home win versus the New Orleans Saints. Now it’s time to make some bold Packers predictions for this preseason finale against the Chiefs. […]

The 2022 NFL regular season is just around the corner, and some players might need a final push to carve their names in the rotation. They will have their chance as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, and it’s time to make some preseason predictions for this game. After a […]

With the 2022 NFL season just around the corner, fantasy football managers should be finalizing their draft boards. The wide receiver position is an extremely important one in fantasy football, and it’s time to look at some breakout candidates.. Names such as Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Ja’Marr […]

After a bunch of offseason turmoil, it seems the Brooklyn Nets are finally entering the 2022-23 season heading in the right direction. The organization was able to make amends with Kevin Durant, at least for now, and the star rescinded his trade request on Tuesday. Durant pulling his trade request will have ripple effects across […]

Big decisions have been happening with the Houston Texans for the past couple of months. The team fired head coach David Culley after a 4-13 season, bringing Lovie Smith as a replacement, and traded away embattled franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns. Now, with just one more preseason game to play, the Texans […]

The Brooklyn Nets have had quite an eventful offseason after a first-round sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. Kyrie Irving drama soon turned into Kevin Durant drama, with KD demanding a trade right after Irving decided to exercise his player option for 2022-23 and right before free agency. In the […]

The 2021 season started a new era for the Detroit Lions. The team traded away longtime starting quarterback Matthew Stafford and immediately saw him win a Super Bowl ring with the Los Angeles Rams. Now, with Jared Goff under center, the Lions will try to break the streak of not winning a playoff game since […]

The Tennessee Titans had a strong 2021 regular season. The team clinched the AFC South and finished No. 1 in the AFC. Still, the Titans were unable to replicate their performance in the postseason, losing 19-16 in the Divisional Round to the Cincinnati Bengals. Without winning a playoff game since 2019, Tennessee might have to […]

The 2022 season will be the start of a new era in Atlanta. For the first time since 2007, the Atlanta Falcons will be without quarterback Matt Ryan after he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts, sparking a big change for the roster. With a mix of veterans and rookies, the Falcons should be an […]

As the final NFL preseason games are approaching, so are the final decisions for teams’ depth charts. For rebuilding teams such as the Seattle Seahawks, many changes could happen as they figure things out. Following the trade involving franchise quarterback Russell Wilson, the Seahawks are still trying to assemble the roster for the future. Because […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a tough ending to their 2021 season. Needing only one more win to reach the playoffs, the team suffered an upset loss at the hands of the 2-14 Jacksonville Jaguars, and the hopes of another postseason run disappeared. The Colts made some key changes in 2022 in order to return to […]

With the 2022 NFL season less than three weeks away, it is time for fantasy football managers to prepare their draft boards. One position that is often overlooked is the kicker position. They can always give owners some precious points that can make or break a week. Here, we will be looking at the top […]

The 2021 season was a dream for the Baylor Bears football program. After starting the season unranked and selected to finish eighth in the conference, the team surprised many and took home the Big 12 title. The Bears managed to upset then-No. 5 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Championship Game, 21-16. The team then […]

After a shaky start to the 2021 season, everything changed for the Utah Utes once Cameron Rising took over as the starting quarterback. Following a 1-2 start, Rising led the team to its first Pac-12 title and its first conference title since 2008. The Utes also made their third New Year’s Six Bowl, but lost […]

With the 2022 college football season around the corner, many eyes are on the reigning national champions Georgia Bulldogs. Last year, they defeated Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18 and took home the CFP trophy. However, things could be very different for the Bulldogs in 2022. The team lost a number of players […]

The 2021 season was a change of pace for the Clemson Tigers. For the first time since 2014, the team failed to reach the ACC Championship Game or the College Football Playoff. It also ended their streak of six consecutive conference titles, the then longest in the FBS. Now, 15th-year head coach Dabo Swinney will […]

The Alabama football program could not repeat its dominant SEC Championship game performance against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CPF title game. Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide ended up losing 33-18 and the hopes of another national trophy were over at the time. Fast forward to the 2022 season, the Crimson Tide are once […]

The Chicago Sky were cruising toward the No. 1 seed in the 2022 WNBA Playoffs in their quest to repeat as champions. However, the last month of the regular season proved that things won’t be easy for Candace Parker and company. In June and July, the team only lost four games combined. But in August, […]

The 2022 football season for the LSU Tigers is just weeks away, but the team already has some important questions to answer. Quarterback Myles Brennan was told by the coaching staff that he would not be the team’s starting quarterback in 2022. As a result, the sixth-year senior announced his decision to walk away from […]

The Seattle Seahawks opened their preseason action with a 32-25 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite the defeat, there was still a lot to unpack and many things for head coach Pete Carroll and the coaching staff to analyze. Some players impressed but some still have some work to do. Following the first roster-cut deadline […]

The Baltimore Ravens opened preseason action with a 23-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans, a victory that extended their exhibition winning streak to 21 games dating all the way back to 2016. The game was also an opportunity for some players to show what they can bring to the organization. For others, it was their […]

The 2022 season for the Las Vegas Aces has been a dream so far, but it should not be a surprise. The team made a big investment in the offseason by bringing franchise legend Becky Hammon back as the new head coach. The former San Antonio Spurs assistant coach is reportedly the first WNBA coach […]

The Baltimore Ravens are ready to go back to their best form. After a year plagued with injuries, head coach John Harbaugh’s team is hoping for better health in order to compete at the top of the AFC North. Last year, the Ravens finished last in their division and failed to make the playoffs for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers started their post-Ben Roethlisberger era with a solid 32-25 preseason win versus the Seattle Seahawks. The quarterback depth led by rookie Kenny Pickett went 26-37 for four touchdowns and zero interceptions. After 16 years with “Big Ben” under the center, it seems the Steelers are on the right track to having a […]

After five consecutive years missing the playoffs, the Miami Dolphins are entering a new era. The team dismissed head coach Brian Flores after three seasons on the job, leaving with a record of 24-25. Now with first-time head coach Mike McDaniel, the team hopes to return to the postseason and win a playoff game for […]

The 2021 season is one that Jacksonville Jaguars fans want to forget. In addition to a league-worst 3-14 record, the team had significant off-field drama involving head coach Urban Meyer. He ended up lasting just 13 games in Jacksonville, despite signing a multi-year and highly lucrative contract, and the franchise is ready for a new […]

Without a winning season since 2016, the Washington Commanders are looking forward to more than just a new identity. Under the name Commanders for its first season, the team brought in starting quarterback Carson Wentz to lead the new era. Behind the scenes, Washington and owner Daniel Snyder have  been involved in multiple serious allegations […]

The 2022 NFL season is the start of a new era for the Houston Texans. In the offseason, the Texans fired head coach David Culley after a 4-13 season and replaced him with Lovie Smith. Houston will be without Deshaun Watson on the roster for the first time since 2016. The three-time Pro Bowler was traded […]

Expectations are high for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2022. Last season, the team made history by winning its first national championship since 1980 after defeating Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18. Following the title, the Bulldogs shocked the college football world by agreeing to a massive 10-year, $112.5 million extension with head coach […]

In 2021, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made history by becoming the first team in the Super Bowl era to bring back all 22 starters after a title. However, the story was different for 2022. The team lost multiple key players of its latest Super Bowl run. Offensive lineman Alex Cappa joined the Cincinnati Bengals, while […]

The 2021 season was a transition period for the Philadelphia Eagles. It was their first year since 2015 without quarterback Carson Wentz and also the first year under head coach Nick Sirianni. The team significantly improved from the 4-11-1 from the previous year, jumping to 9-8 and returning to the playoffs after a one-year absence. […]

Alabama Crimson Tide came up short of another national title. Despite a blowout win in the SEC Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs, Nick Saban’s team could not repeat its feat and lost 33-18. But Alabama football fans have many reasons to believe they will have another shot. Heisman Trophy recipient Bryce Young is back as […]

The Baltimore Ravens are ready to start their comeback year following a disappointing 2021 season. Despite a strong 8-3 start, the team finished last in the AFC North after losing six straight games to miss the postseason for the first time since the 2017 season. However, the Ravens had a very injury-plagued season. They finished […]

Despite having back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets were not a match for the eventual champions Golden State Warriors. Another early-round exit begs the question if the Nuggets have the supporting cast necessary to seriously contend for an NBA title. With Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr coming back after missing the entire 2021-22 […]

The Golden State Warriors had a dreamlike 2021-22 season. After two down seasons due to injuries, the Warriors ended up winning the 2022 NBA Finals with Stephen Curry finally getting his Finals MVP trophy. Not only that, but the team finally had Klay Thompson back on the court after the shooting guard missed two entire […]

The 2022 NFL season will be the start of something new for the Miami Dolphins. For the first time since 2014, the team will be without DeVante Parker, who was the longest-tenured Dolphin at the time of his departure. They have a bigger star wide receiver in Parker’s place with Tyreek Hill now on the […]

Christian Kirk has the chance of having a breakout year in 2022. After four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, the wide receiver signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to possibly be their WR1. At the age of 26, the Jaguars appear to see the potential in Kirk’s game. Now with a […]

Despite being the fifth quarterback selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, Mac Jones probably had the best season out of all rookies for the position. The No. 10 pick was the only rookie quarterback to lead a team to a winning record and a playoff appearance. He became a Pro Bowler in just his first […]

The 2021 season marked the end of an era for Zach Ertz. In the middle of his ninth year with the Philadelphia Eagles, he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals. In Philadelphia, he played a key role in the team’s Super Bowl LII run as he had seven catches for 67 yards and a touchdown […]