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Since losing former star safety Jevon Holland in free agency, the Miami Dolphins have already moved on. Less than an hour after Holland agreed to a deal with the New York Giants, the Dolphins found his replacement in former Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu. The Dolphins will sign Melifonwu to a one-year, $4 million deal […]

It might not get fans excited, but the Dallas Cowboys have found their potential Zack Martin replacement. Ahead of the official free agency period, the Cowboys agreed to terms with former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Robert “Rob” Jones. Jones and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $4.75 million on Monday night, […]

With a loss to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers’ eight-game win streak is now something of the past. As upsetting as the loss was, the Lakers suffered more than just a single defeat as LeBron James and Luka Doncic both picked up injuries in the contest. James’ groin injury is the more serious […]

The effects of the dry offensive line market in 2025 NFL free agency are only expected to benefit the remaining players. With few quality options available, San Francisco 49ers free agent Jaylon Moore and Pittsburgh Steelers free agent Dan Moore Jr. are expected to receive significantly larger deals than initially anticipated. As two of the […]

Looking to end over a decade of struggle, the New York Jets begin a new era in 2025. Once the new league year officially begins, the Jets will enter free agency and the NFL Draft under new general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. Without Aaron Rodgers or Davante Adams returning, the team […]

The Arizona Cardinals have yet to make the playoffs in two years with Jonathan Gannon as head coach but improved on their win total by four games in 2024. As they look to continue building in the right direction, the Cardinals enter a pivotal offseason with significant capital in free agency and the 2025 NFL […]

After years of dominance in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers took a massive step back in 2024, going just 6-11 and missing the playoffs. In preparation for an eventful free agency period, the 49ers have already made a handful of notable moves ahead of the 2025 NFL offseason. Entering the new league year, head […]

Like many previous offseasons, the 2025 NFL free agency period is expected to be an eventful month. Despite coming off their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs are likely to be one of the most active teams. As they look to keep their dynasty alive, 18 members of the Chiefs’ 2024 roster […]

The upcoming draft pool is not short on talent at cornerback, including Texas standout Jahdae Barron. While all the focus is rightfully on Travis Hunter and Will Johnson, Barron would be an ideal pick for the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 24 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. The 5-foot-11, 194-pound cornerback enters the […]

Two of the three lowest-seeded teams in the Eastern Conference collide on Saturday night when the Washington Wizards travel north to take on the Toronto Raptors. Neither team will be at full strength for the contest, with the Raptors dealing with a plethora of injuries and the Wizards still awaiting the return of star guard […]

The Washington Commanders have a chance to make the 2025 offseason one of the most important in franchise history. Weeks after landing Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers, the Commanders are now favored to trade for Cincinnati Bengals star edge-rusher Trey Hendrickson. The Commanders are listed at +150 to land Hendrickson on Bovada Sportsbook, […]

After years of turmoil, everything finally seems to be trending in the right direction for the Las Vegas Raiders. Five months after sending Davante Adams to the New York Jets, everything came around full circle for the Raiders with their trade for quarterback Geno Smith. As it turned out, the same draft pick the Raiders […]

For the second consecutive offseason, a Kansas City Chiefs receiver was arrested in Texas. Xavier Worthy became the latest unfortunate subject, being arrested on Friday night for alleged assault. The official report stated Worthy was arrested for “assault against a family/household member by impeding on breathing circulation,” FOX Sports’ Will Kunkel first reported. He was […]

After the Las Vegas Raiders traded for Geno Smith, the Minnesota Vikings are opening all their quarterback options in 2025 NFL free agency. Many would assume their focus would be on former top-10 pick J.J. McCarthy, but Aaron Rodgers is quietly emerging as a potential Sam Darnold replacement. Following the Smith trade, Darnold is no […]

Stanford (19-11) and Louisville (24-6) conclude their 2024-2025 regular seasons with a Saturday afternoon matchup at the KFC Yum! Center. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Stanford-Louisville prediction and pick. Stanford has been up-and-down for most of the year, going just 11-8 in ACC play. The Cardinal recently embarked on […]

As they prepare for a busy free agency, the San Francisco 49ers started a few days early. One day after the Los Angeles Rams released cornerback Tre Tomlinson — the nephew of LaDainian Tomlinson — the 49ers claimed him off waivers. San Francisco claimed Tre Tomlinson on Friday afternoon, the team announced. In doing so, […]

As one of the top wideouts in the NFL, DK Metcalf’s trade request unsurprisingly shook up the league. Predictably, several teams have already contacted the Seattle Seahawks, including the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers and Raiders are among the top teams interested in Metcalf, along with the Green Bay Packers, per […]

Once the Washington Commanders released Jonathan Allen, he immediately became one of the top defensive linemen available on the market. In dire need of defensive line help, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to pursue Allen once the NFL free agency period officially begins. Without stable production from their interior in 2024, the 49ers are […]

In what feels like a recurring theme, the Cincinnati Bengals are dealing with offseason drama for another year. After the Bengals gave star defensive end Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade, some have wondered aloud how long they have until the team falls apart at the seams. Hendrickson is not the only Bengal with […]

For the first time in his head coaching career, Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams were forced to work without Aaron Donald in 2024 following the defensive tackle’s surprising retirement. Despite the layoff, McVay would welcome the eight-time All-Pro back to the field in a heartbeat. Since Donald’s retirement, McVay has attempted to lure […]

The Phoenix Suns (29-33) and Denver Nuggets (40-22) meet for the fourth and final time of the regular season at the Ball Arena on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Suns continue to struggle late in the year, going just 3-7 in their last […]

As the NBA approaches the final month of its regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers meet on Friday night. The injury report remains filled for both sides, including star center Chet Holmgren, who continues to deal with nagging leg issues. After missing the team’s last outing, Holmgren is listed as questionable […]

Not unlike the New York Giants, the Las Vegas Raiders are exploring all their quarterback options ahead of free agency after missing out on a potential Matthew Stafford trade. While the answer will most likely come during the 2025 NFL free agency period, the team is not ruling out a potential trade for an established […]

One week after extending leading receiver Khalil Shakir, the Buffalo Bills shifted their focus to keeping their elite defense intact. Just days ahead of the 2025 free agency period, the Bills signed star linebacker Terrel Bernard to a lucrative four-year extension. Bernard’s new four-year, $50 million deal includes $25.2 million guaranteed, per NFL Network’s Ian […]

Ahead of her second season in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark is still the youngest member of the Indiana Fever but is not afraid to take playful shots at her teammates. With New York Giants great Eli Manning, Clark publicly called out close friends Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston for various acts of misconduct. Clark was […]

UFC CEO Dana White’s surprising announcement of a new boxing promotion shook up the combat sports world but failed to receive a unanimous endorsement. While many fans are intrigued by the expected launch, which received a co-sign from Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh, former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi disapproves. In reaction to White and Alalshikh’s new […]

One of the most experienced punters in the NFL will be available in free agency once the window opens on March 12. After three seasons with the Buffalo Bills, Sam Martin will be an unrestricted free agent after the team announced his release on Thursday afternoon. While Martin was under contract through the 2025 season, […]

The UFC 313 main card will begin with a dynamic lightweight bout between King Green (32-16-1, 1 NC) and Mauricio Ruffy (11-1). It is time to continue our UFC 313 odds series with a King Green-Mauricio Ruffy prediction and pick. Green, 38, continues to be one of the most active fighters in the UFC, even […]

In more ways than one, the 2025 season will be a transitional year for the Seattle Seahawks. For the first time in over a decade, the Seahawks will begin the year without Tyler Lockett on their roster, releasing the veteran after 10 years with the team. Despite relieving the veteran of his duties, the Seahawks […]

The Chicago Bears are not prepared to let special teams specialist Josh Blackwell out of their site just yet. On the heels of the third-year cornerback’s breakthrough season, the Bears have agreed to extend Blackwell before the 2025 NFL free agency period officially opens. The Bears and Blackwell agreeed to a two-year, $6 million extension […]

The New England Patriots are committed to retaining linebacker Christian Elliss for at least one more season. Ahead of the 2025 free agency period, the Patriots are planning to extend a qualifying offer to Elliss, who is set to become a restricted free agent. The team plans to tender Elliss on a deal worth $3.263 […]

The Chicago Bears are looking to build on their offseason momentum after trading for guard Joe Thuney on Wednesday morning. Following the move, the team is reportedly looking at recently released tight end Durham Smythe, who briefly played with Ben Johnson in 2018. The Bears are rumored to be “targeting” Smythe in free agency, Jeremy […]

As they look to continue their six-game win streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will have to play without Austin Reaves on Tuesday night. As Reaves continues to deal with a right calf strain, the injury will cause his seventh absence of the 2024-2025 season. Reaves was initially listed as questionable on the official injury report […]

As the 2025 NFL Draft inches closer, scouts and analysts continue to try and peg Cam Ward’s effectiveness at the next level. ESPN analyst and former quarterback Dan Orlovsky sees a lot of Baker Mayfield in his game. While Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, was initially seen as a bust, he is […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ roster is now four players lighter than it was on Monday. With 2025 NFL free agency fast approaching, the Seahawks cleared up over $20 million in cap space with the release of four veterans. The Seahawks released George Fant, Roy Robertson-Harris, Rayshawn Jenkins and Dre’Mont Jones on Tuesday, they announced on their […]

Future Hall of Famer Bill Belichick and the North Carolina football team will not be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’ after all. Despite previous reports that the Tar Heels would be the first college football team featured in the series in 2025, the two sides were unable to come to an agreement. Despite both sides believing […]

Matthew Stafford locking himself into the Los Angeles Rams for the 2025 season was good news for Sean McVay but devastating for the New York Giants. After the Giants went all-in on Stafford, they are back to the drawing board and are reportedly favoring Russell Wilson and Sam Darnold as the next-best quarterback options in […]

One year after another Super Bowl appearance, the San Francisco 49ers’ 2024 campaign was one of their worst seasons in recent history. With several issues to address, the 49ers are expected to approach the 2025 NFL Draft with an open mind. Following a 6-11 finish, San Francisco enters the draft with the No. 11 overall […]

Entering the 2025 NFL offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders are one of the many rebuilding teams in dire need of a quarterback. While some see the Raiders potentially addressing those needs at the 2025 NFL Draft, others believe general manager John Spytek will instead take Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty to fill the team’s […]