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Following a letdown first year at Tuscaloosa, Kalen DeBoer has been busy in the 2025 offseason. The 50-year-old head coach made another splash on Friday when Alabama received a commitment from four-star recruit Jamarion Matthews. Matthews, a defensive end from Gainesville, Georgia, is one of the top names for the class of 2026. While still […]

ACC basketball action continues on Saturday afternoon when Wake Forest (19-7) hits the road to take on NC State (10-16). It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Wake Forest-NC State prediction and pick. With four wins in its last five games, Wake Forest improved to 11-4 in the ACC with a […]

If it was up to Paul Finebaum, the College Football Playoffs would never include automatic bids. Amid rumors of another potential CFP expansion, Finebaum rejected the idea of the postseason tournament giving the SEC and Big 10 a set number of guaranteed spots. While Finebaum agreed that the two conferences are already historically the two […]

LeBron James has faced the Portland Trail Blazers countless times in his 22-year NBA career, but one meeting sticks out above the rest. During one of his first trips to the Moda Center as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, James accidentally knocked over an arena employee before hugging her in apology. The moment […]

Austin Reaves does not see why anybody is still doubting LeBron James. In his mind, anybody still doubting James after the Los Angeles Lakers’ gritty win over the Portland Trail Blazers is merely a Michael Jordan supporter. In the win, James recorded his second 40-point outburst in the last month. The ageless wonder continues to carry […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is the latest NBA superstar to offer support to Victor Wembanyama following his season-ending injury. After the San Antonio Spurs center was diagnosed with a serious blood clot in his shoulder, Durant gave the young star a word of wisdom as a seasoned veteran. After the Suns’ Feb. 20 win […]

In one of the most anticipated fights of the year, undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (21-0) puts his titles on the line in a rematch with Dmitry Bivol (23-1). It is time to continue our boxing odds series with an Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol 2 prediction and pick. Beterbiev, 40, won the first fight in […]

With IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdrawing on Thursday, Joseph Parker (35-3) will now face Martin Bakole (21-1) on Feb. 22. It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Joseph Parker-Martin Bakole prediction and pick. Parker, 33, has quietly been one of the most underrated heavyweights over the past two years. Since […]

In his first fight with Matchroom Boxing, Shakur Stevenson (22-0) defends the WBC lightweight title against short-notice opponent Josh Padley (15-0). It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Shakur Stevenson-Josh Padley prediction and pick. Stevenson, 27, has been the lightweight champion since November 2023 when he won the vacant belt with […]

WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames (24-1) defends his title on Feb. 22 against undefeated challenger Hamzah Sheeraz (21-0). It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Carlos Adames-Hamzah Sheeraz prediction and pick. Adames, 30, has been a world champion since finishing Julian Williams in June 2023. He has since defended the title […]

In his first fight since losing his belt to Terence Crawford, Israil Madrimov (10-1-1) returns to seek another title reign against WBC interim super welterweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. (22-0). It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Vergil Ortiz Jr.-Israil Madrimov prediction and pick. Ortiz, 26, is coming off a majority […]

For the first time since his viral knockout of Deontay Wilder, former champion Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang (27-2-1) returns to face surging contender Agit Kabayel (25-0). It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Zhilei Zhang-Agt Kabayel prediction and pick. Zhang, 41, held the WBO interim heavyweight title in 2023 with consecutive […]

Few teams have a more interesting offseason ahead of them than the Atlanta Falcons. Currently dealing with one of the worst cap situations in the league, general manager Terry Fontenot has a lot of roster reconstruction ahead of him as the team transitions into the Michael Penix Jr. era. Far from a finished product, the […]

As 2025 NFL free agency nears, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett remains one of the top trade targets on the market after he requested a change of scenery in early February. Aidan Hutchinson knows the Detroit Lions are unlikely to acquire him, but that has not stopped him from dreaming about a potential pass-rushing […]

LeBron James did not let Doug Gottlieb off the hook for his critical comments, even if he had to be patient with his revenge. Weeks after the Green Bay men’s basketball coach called James a bad parent and criticized the play of his son, Bronny James, the Los Angeles Lakers star clapped back at Gottlieb […]

Following an unsuccessful 2024 campaign, longtime Georgia quarterback Carson Beck entered the 2025 college football transfer portal. ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum believes the move, which made Gunner Stockton the incumbent starter, may hurt the team in 2025, despite the popular opinion of Bulldogs fans. Finebaum predicted that while fans grew frustrated with Beck’s declining performance, […]

With an 84-79 loss to Wichita State in overtime, the Memphis basketball team’s eight-game win streak came to an end in the most heartbreaking way imaginable. The loss clearly hit head coach Penny Hardaway, who was hard on his team after the fact. Hardaway said the loss was “tough to watch” in his post-game presser. […]

Ahead of the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural season, the WNBA is not done with its current expansion. Over the next few years, the league is expected to continue adding teams with Cleveland emerging as a recent favorite for the next host city. Cleveland currently has a “90 percent chance” of becoming the next city with […]

The Seattle Seahawks went through a lot in Mike Macdonald’s first year as head coach. They missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year but managed to win their most games since 2020. With the promise they showed in 2024, the Seahawks have a new game plan for the 2025 NFL offseason, beginning with compiling […]

With their Feb. 15 loss to Wisconsin, Purdue is now on its first losing streak of Big 10 conference play. Following the result, head coach Matt Painter admitted he was frustrated with his team’s “emotional” behavior during the game. After the loss, Painter expressed his disappointment to his team, he told reporters. Painter said he […]

In honor of NBA All-Star Weekend, former ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski came out of retirement to drop one more surprising “Woj Bomb.” The St. Bonaventure general manager came out of the shadows to announce that Anthony Davis is now a part of the skincare brand CeraVe’s new “Head of CeraVe” project. Wojnarowski did not […]

Trae Young and Karl-Anthony Towns have never played together in the NBA but continue to share a close bond off the court. However, the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks stars will get a chance to play with each other in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game as members of the “Chuck’s Global Stars” team. The […]

To Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, just being a part of the NBA All-Star Game is a privilege, regardless of how often it happens. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard acknowledged as much ahead of his third consecutive All-Star nod in 2025. Ahead of the inaugural tournament-style games, Gilgeous-Alexander opened up about what the recognition means to him in […]

Despite being one of the most popular players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards continues to endorse San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama as the future of the league. At the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard heaped praise upon the former No. 1 pick before facing him in the inaugural tournament-style format. At […]

For the third time in his nine-year career, Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam was recognized as an NBA All-Star in 2025. With San Francisco hosting the 2025 All-Star weekend, Siakam admitted the Oakland Arena brought back good “memories” of his 2019 championship with the Toronto Raptors. As the former home of the Golden State Warriors, […]

Despite a first-round exit in the playoffs, the Denver Broncos have to be happy with the way their 2024 season played out. However, with an abundance of contracts expiring at the end of the season, another offseason of change lies ahead. Even with an active free agency looming, no roster lasts a summer without forming […]

For the first time since 2023, Amen and Ausar Thompson teamed up at the 2025 NBA Rising Stars game. However, as representatives of the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons, respectively, the time apart showed itself on the court. While the twins had clear chemistry, Amen Thompson jokingly complained about his brother failing to catch his […]

Entering the 2025 NFL offseason, no team will be in a worse salary cap situation than the New Orleans Saints. Given their current state as a rebuilding franchise, that is a less-than-ideal position to be in, forcing them to make roster adjustments in the near future. The quickest and most cost-effective way will be for […]

The Iron Bowl is known for its football lineage but will include a chapter on the hardcourt on Saturday when No. 1-ranked Auburn (22-2) faces No. 2-ranked Alabama (21-3). It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Auburn-Alabama prediction and pick. Through a dominant non-conference schedule and a 9-0 start in SEC […]

Johntay Cook’s eventful summer continues to get worse with another arrest. Roughly three months after he left Texas and one month after he committed to Washington from the college football transfer portal, Cook was arrested for the second time in as many weeks. Ten days after he was arrested for theft, Cook was booked for […]

Following her offseason trade to the Los Angeles Sparks, Kelsey Plum is committed to bringing the franchise its first championship since 2016. Plum joined the team at the end of January as a part of a three-team deal that also sent Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces and the No. 2 overall pick of […]

There are few ways to view the Indianapolis Colts’ 2024 campaign as anything short of a disappointment. Anthony Richardson failed to convince anybody he is the rightful franchise quarterback, leading waves of inconsistency resulting in an 8-9 year. The Colts have already admitted they will make a host of changes over the 2025 NFL offseason […]

Without much clarity in the super lightweight division, Jack Catterall (30-1) and Arnold Barboza Jr. (30-0) fight for the WBO interim 168-pound title on Feb. 15. It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Jack Catterall-Arnold Barboza Jr. prediction and pick. Catterall, 31, will be the Co-op Arena crowd favorite as a […]

One of the best young heavyweights returns to the ring when Jared “Big Baby” Anderson (17-1) faces Mario Kollias (12-3-1). It is time to continue our boxing odds series with an Anderson-Kollias prediction and pick. Anderson, 25, is coming off the first loss of his career, a third-round TKO to Martin Bakole. He entered that […]

In what will undoubtedly be the most important offseason of his career, Joe Schoen has a lot of work to do with the New York Giants in the 2025 NFL offseason. While the Giants enter the offseason with a focus on the 2025 Draft, they continue to be involved in trade and free agency rumors […]

Talented grapplers collide at UFC Vegas 102 when former Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Rodolfo Vieira (10-2) meets Andre Petroski (12-3). It is time to continue our UFC odds series with a Vieira-Petroski prediction and pick. Vieira, one of the best submission grapplers to transition to MMA, has largely flexed his muscles in the UFC. He […]

PJ Washington will not let Stephen Curry and his iconic celebration off the hook. Months after going viral for mocking Curry’s well-known “night night” celebration, Washington pulled the stunt again after the Dallas Mavericks’ second win of the year over the Golden State Warriors. While Washington went viral for mimicking the gesture on the court […]

The Toronto Raptors have a newfound resentment toward Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson after the veteran’s last-second dunk during his team’s 131-108 road victory. The unnecessary dunk came with four seconds remaining in the game with the Cavaliers already ahead by 21 points, violating the sport’s long-standing unwritten rule. Instead of exchanging post-game pleasantries, Thompson […]

In the first defense of the WBO lightweight title, Denys Berinchyk (19-0) will face former amateur prodigy and surging contender Keyshawn Davis (12-0, 1 NC). It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Berinchyk-Davis prediction and pick. Berinchyk, 36, won the title with a split decision nod over super featherweight champion Emanuel […]