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After leaving the 2025 NFL Draft with 11 picks, the Las Vegas Raiders had a lot to break down in rookie minicamps. All the attention was on No. 6 overall pick Ashton Jeanty, but the Raiders also kept a close eye on receiver Jack Bech and cornerback Darien Porter. With the hype that comes from […]

Under head coach Kyle Shanahan, few teams have discovered more hidden gems during rookie minicamp than the San Francisco 49ers. The team might have stumbled upon another potential Cinderella story with undrafted wide receiver Isaiah Neyor. The 49ers made 11 picks at the 2025 NFL Draft, tied for the most in the league. Yet, despite […]

Fans are not happy with ESPN’s latest broadcasting experiment, to say the least. As ESPN attempted to use virtual reality highlights during the Oklahoma City Thunder-Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals matchup, many let the company know how poorly the idea was coming across. The broadcast opted to show off its virtual reality clip to re-create […]

After taking him early in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders hope Ashton Jeanty will turn their franchise around. According to head coach Pete Carroll, Jeanty is well on his way to being the answer. Early in the 2025 offseason, Carroll believes Jeanty is “on point” with where he wants him. With expectations […]

Since she burst onto the WNBA scene, Caitlin Clark has been a frequent star of State Farm commercials. As she walked into the State Farm Arena for the Indiana Fever’s Thursday night game against the Atlanta Dream, fans joked that she now works for the insurance company. Fans mocked Clark for her pre-game outfit choice […]

WNBA star Caitlin Clark is always happy to acknowledge her fans, even outside Indianapolis. Following the Indiana Fever’s 81-76 win over the Atlanta Dream, Clark took time to recognize a young fan in the State Farm Arena who came to see her more than the hometown team. As she walked off the court into the […]

The New York Knicks could not have lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in a worse way, and Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend let them know about it. One day after the Indiana Pacers’ thrilling victory in Madison Square Garden, the influencer had all the ammunition she needed to take a shot at the Big […]

Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals could not have been any more dramatic. However, the NBA’s infamous last two-minute report suggested the Indiana Pacers’ huge comeback win over the New York Knicks could have been cemented much sooner. The NBA’s L2M report confirmed that contact from Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges late in […]

Since hanging up his cleats in 2023, Tom Brady has regularly hit golf courses in retirement. Unfortunately, he did not get enough tee time to get the better of Morgan Wallen, who took him to school in a recent friendly celebrity challenge. Brady posted a nine-minute video featuring highlights of the two golfing at the […]

Despite claiming the 2023 MVP award, Joel Embiid is one of the most criticized players in the NBA, due to his increasing habit of “foul-baiting.” As fans continue to rip him for his habits, Embiid has openly admitted to manipulating the whistle, according to Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain. McCain revealed that Embiid thinks “foul-baiting” […]

For the first time in franchise history, the Buffalo Bills will be featured in the 2025 offseason edition of ‘Hard Knocks.’ As has become the recent trend around the NFL, the Bills loathe the designation more than they celebrate it. The Bills have never been advocates of the show, according to The Athletic’s Tim Graham. […]

For the past few seasons, the Green Bay Packers’ receivers have been one of the worst positional groups in the league. Head coach Matt LaFleur believes that, with Matthew Golden in the mix, they are now one of the deepest units in the NFL. Since the Packers added Golden and Savion Williams in the 2025 […]

Amid the recent tush push ban voting, the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts were among the teams in favor of kissing the play goodbye. Their votes were a harsh reminder for Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni that the NFL is nothing if not a cut-throat industry. Jonathan Gannon and Shane Steichen, the respective head […]

Although the Philadelphia Eagles’ “tush push” play will remain legal for now, the notion to ban it fell just two votes short. Unsurprisingly, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was one of the executives who voted in favor of banning his rival’s signature move. As the face of one of the teams who have to defend […]

After a long deliberation period, Brock Purdy finally got the contract extension he desired. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback plans to celebrate with his new salary, but only a little. Now in possession of the most money in his entire life, Purdy wants to make a lifelong dream come true. While he could afford a […]

As soon as the Green Bay Packers’ 2025 season begins, rookie receiver Matthew Golden will be relied on for significant contributions. ESPN believes he will deliver on those expectations, even if he does not hit the ground running. ESPN has Golden putting up 889 receiving yards and six touchdowns as a rookie, fantasy football writer […]

Following Derek Carr’s sudden retirement, the New Orleans Saints have more work to do than any other team in the 2025 offseason. With a couple of months remaining until training camps begin, the Saints’ current roster state requires moderate changes to be made in the trade market. Without Carr, New Orleans suddenly has a gaping […]

Everyone expects Cam Ward to lead the Tennessee Titans in 2025, but he is going to have to earn his spot as the starting quarterback. As the Titans enter “Phase 2” of their offseason, Ward remains on even ground with Will Levis. Titans head coach Brian Callahan said he is giving Ward and Levis an […]

Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles did more than prematurely end the Boston Celtics’ 2024-2025 season. With his injury sidelining him for at least a year, the Celtics will be forced to temporarily move forward without him, thrusting Jaylen Brown into a full-time featured role. Though Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, has shown the ability to […]

If DeMarcus Cousins were in Nico Harrison’s shoes, he would not take Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Instead, the former four-time All-Star believes Ace Bailey should be the first overall selection to the Dallas Mavericks. While Cousins sees the talent in Flagg, he thinks Bailey is the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ midseason trade for Luka Doncic shook up the team in more ways than one. While improving the Lakers’ short-term outlook, the trade now has Austin Reaves in a peculiar position in the trade market. Despite acquiring Doncic, the Lakers still failed to make it past the first round of the playoffs. […]

Most NFL defenders want the Philadelphia Eagles’ “tush push” play banned, but Frankie Luvu is especially against it. Months after creating one of the most comedic moments of the 2024 season in response to the play, the Washington Commanders linebacker does not believe it belongs in football. Luvu, who prematurely leaped over the pile attempting […]

So far, the New York Giants’ 2025 offseason has gone nearly according to plan. After making multiple splashes in free agency, general manager Joe Schoen had one of the best drafts of his career in April. With training camps on deck, the Giants’ roster is nearly complete, with just a few trade targets around the […]

Two days into the 2025 season, the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky are already stirring up drama. The Fever ran away with a 35-point victory, but the WNBA is more interested in alleged interactions between fans and Chicago star Angel Reese. After Reese engaged with Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston following a hard foul, Fever […]

As the Chicago Bears continue searching for a new stadium, the team might have found its answer in Arlington Heights, Illinois. A year after initially confirming plans to leave their longtime home of Soldier Field, the Bears are now looking to build their own dome in an adjacent city. Still years away from potential relocation, […]

Ahead of his seventh season with the Green Bay Packers, Matt LaFleur’s focus is firmly on his own team, but he still keeps tabs on former quarterback Aaron Rodgers. As Rodgers continues going back and forth with the Pittsburgh Steelers, LaFleur sees a resolution to the situation soon. Amid retirement rumors, LaFleur cannot envision Rodgers […]

The Chicago Sky’s lopsided loss against the Indiana Fever to begin the 2025 season did not give them the start they wanted. First-year Sky coach Tyler Marsh is aware of the lofty challenge the Fever presents, with many future battles to come. Following his team’s 35-point loss to the Fever on Saturday, Marsh was aware […]

Ahead of his second year in the NBA, Reed Sheppard has not forgotten about his Kentucky origins. Less than two weeks after the Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors, Sheppard returned to his hometown of London, Kentucky, after it was struck by a severe tornado. Once the tornadoes hit, Sheppard immediately reached […]

When the Indiana Fever took Caitlin Clark first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, everyone expected her to send shockwaves through the league. It just was not supposed to happen this quickly. In the Fever’s first game of the 2025 season, Clark recorded her third career triple-double in a dominant win over the Chicago Sky. […]

With a triple-double in her 2025 season debut, Caitlin Clark’s sophomore campaign is already off to a good start. The Indiana Fever star’s breathtaking performance drew the approval of LeBron James, among many others. James sounded off on X, formerly Twitter, once Clark locked in her first triple-double of the year. The Los Angeles Lakers […]

For the first time in his 10-year career, Karl-Anthony Towns is headed to the conference finals. After the New York Knicks celebrated their series win over the Boston Celtics, Towns waited for Madison Square Garden to clear out before embracing franchise legend Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier. Once most fans had left the arena, Towns returned to […]

Entering the 2025 WNBA season, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever still have everyone’s attention. Clark’s stardom has gripped fans around the world, including LeBron James. Ahead of the Fever’s season opener against the Chicago Sky, James sent Clark his best wishes on Instagram. The Los Angeles Lakers star told Clark to “do you per […]

A loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Eastern Conference Semifinals sent the Golden State Warriors into the 2025 offseason with another disappointing result. As the 2025 NBA free agency period approaches, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is tasked with keeping his aging roster in title contention. Golden State made a splash at the […]

For the first time since 2000, the New York Knicks’ Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics advances them to the Eastern Conference Finals. The momentous victory gave fans a reason to celebrate in the streets, even if that meant temporarily blocking the road for fan-favorite center Mitchell Robinson. As the 7-foot-1 center attempted to […]

The Dallas Wings’ 2025 WNBA opening night game against the Minnesota Lynx did not go as planned. While all the attention was on Paige Bueckers’ professional debut, Wings center Teaira McCowan turned heads for all the wrong reasons. The 28-year-old center started her seventh season in the league on Friday night, including her fourth with […]

Bill Belichick sees his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, as his creative inspiration. Ahead of his first season with North Carolina, the 73-year-old coach credited her as much in his new book, “The Art of Winning: Lessons from my Life in Football.” While Belichick focuses his mind on football, Hudson is the creative, business-minded thinker of the […]

Despite going just 5-12 in 2024, there is a lot for Chicago Bears fans to be excited about. With the NFL officially releasing the 2025 season schedule, predictions are fully underway for Ben Johnson’s first year with the Bears. Johnson, the reigning AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year, was the ideal hire to guide […]

Seven months after winning their first title in franchise history, the New York Liberty are prepared to defend their championship status. The Liberty begins their back-to-back bid in their season opener against the Las Vegas Aces, where 2024 breakout star Leonie Fiebich is expected to return to the team. Fiebich had been away from the […]

By bringing the New York Liberty to their first WNBA championship, Breanna Stewart believes she changed the culture of the city. Despite winning two previous titles with the Seattle Storm, Stewart saw her third ring as a pivotal point in her career. Stewart believes that winning a title with the Liberty will change the structure […]