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The Cincinnati Bengals cannot seem to get anything right in the 2025 offseason. As the Bengals’ front office continues to struggle with contract negotiations, Joe Burrow’s inadequate showing at the Fanatics Fest quarterback skills challenge got endlessly ridiculed by fans on social media. As one of the handful of athletes at the 2025 Fanatics Fest, […]

Like most players on the Indiana Pacers, T.J. McConnell is participating in the first championship series of his career. However, McConnell is acutely aware of what Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals will mean to Oklahoma City Thunder fans. Within hours of tip-off, McConnell revealed the message he sent to his team in the […]

The Washington Commanders suffered a significant loss on Sunday with the news of former minority owner Fred Smith’s death. The 80-year-old, who is the father of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, passed on Saturday from a reported heart attack. Fred Smith owned a minority stake in the Commaners, then known as the Washington Redskins, […]

Since the New England Patriots selected Kyle Williams in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the entire Boston sports community has embraced him. Ahead of his rookie season, Williams has visited many of the surrounding teams, where he received words of encouragement from Boston Celtics executive Brad Stevens and head coach Joe Mazzulla. […]

From the moment Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier confirmed he would field trade offers for Jalen Ramsey, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been a team constantly brought up in conversations. However, entering the second half of the offseason, the Steelers now seem far from that reality. Steelers fans certainly want Ramsey on the team, but […]

Without even sharing the field, the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams hype is already sky-high entering the 2025 season. As the new Chicago Bears head coach continues to teach his quarterback the team’s new offense, the two remain high on one another. As the two work together daily, Williams said he loves how “tough” Johnson is on […]

Fans of Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs will have to buy another jersey if they want to represent his new number in 2025. After wearing No. 26 for the first two years of his career, Gibbs will don No. 0 in year three. Gibbs admitted there was no deep or personal reason for the […]

The WNBA annually features a revolving door of head coaches, but the 2025 season marked a complete changing of the guard. Eight new faces took over struggling franchises, with the Atlanta Dream’s Karl Smesko, Chicago Sky’s Tyler Marsh, Connecticut Sun’s Rachid Meziane, Dallas Wings’ Chris Koclanes, Golden State Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase, Indiana Fever’s Stephanie White, […]

The Phoenix Mercury received the WNBA’s afternoon feature slot on Saturday and delivered a dominant 106-87 win over the Chicago Sky. While impressive all-around, the Mercury rode the hot hand of backup guard Sami Whitcomb to collect their fifth consecutive victory. Whitcomb torched the Sky from deep, going 5-for-10 from behind the arc to end […]

Caleb Williams will not stop reminding fans that he is already 1-0 against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Although only one year into his professional career, the Chicago Bears quarterback had already developed a distaste for his divisional rival’s fan base. Williams was one of several athletes to appear at the 2025 Fanatics […]

The Las Vegas Aces have not gotten off to their typical hot start in 2025, going just 5-7 through the first 12 games. As they continue to work out the kinks, A’ja Wilson believes impatient Aces fans are “spoiled” by the team’s back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023. Wilson, who missed three games with a […]

Shortly after his release from the Green Bay Packers, Jaire Alexander became the newest member of the Baltimore Ravens. However, while the move seemed obvious, Alexander also reportedly considered signing with the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins before putting pen to paper. While the Ravens were always the frontrunners, Alexander did not commit to them […]

Few teams endured more roster changes in the 2025 offseason than the New York Giants, who ushered in a new era after going just 3-14 in 2024. While still early in the transitional phase, the Giants are already optimistic about their 2025 season outlook coming out of minicamp. The Giants were among the most active […]

When Breanna Stewart left the Seattle Storm in 2022, she sought a new partner-in-crime after Sue Bird ended her decorated 20-year career. Stewart found what she desired with Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty, who have reached a new level in 2025. Coming off their first championship together, Stewart and Ionescu have led the […]

Jakobi Meyers is not elite by any means, but is easily one of the most underrated wideouts in the NFL. After showing promise early in his career with the New England Patriots, the Las Vegas Raiders receiver recorded his first 1,000-yard season in 2024 and is on the verge of a full breakout. Since leaving […]

Fans have demanded that the WNBA implement officiating changes since the viral altercation between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun. With Caitlin Clark seemingly the victim of more physical fouls than any other player in the league, former Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder spoke out on behalf of her ex-pupil. Bluder, who coached Clark from […]

The Indiana Fever suffered their first loss since Caitlin Clark’s return from injury against the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday night. While Clark struggled from the floor in the defeat, Kelsey Mitchell blamed the team’s lack of intensity for the result. Mitchell pointed to the Valkyries’ edge in forcing turnovers and obtaining loose balls for […]

Several moments from the Indiana Pacers’ massive NBA Finals Game 6 win made headlines, but none more than Pascal Siakam’s dunk over Jalen Williams. The dunk came off a dish from Tyrese Haliburton, who joked that the play was a rarity for his All-Star teammate. Haliburton started the play with a steal before staying in […]

Oklahoma is ready for the John Mateer era to take over the 2025 college football season, but its future beyond that remains uncertain. The Sooners previously had 2026 four-star quarterback recruit Jaden O’Neal ready to take over, but suddenly lost his commitment on Thursday. After being committed to Oklahoma for over a year, O’Neal confirmed […]

Coming out of their 2025 offseason minicamp, the Buffalo Bills prepare for training camp with similar roster questions as years past. While their first Super Bowl appearance of the Josh Allen era still evades them, the Bills are still viewed as top title contenders. The Bills experienced a lot of turnover in the offseason, placing […]

From the moment she graced a WNBA court, Caitlin Clark has been the face of the league. While nobody is surprised by her historic start with the Indiana Fever, Colin Cowherd and Nick Wright believe most fans still underestimated her. Cowherd and Wright agreed that many falsely expected her to struggle to adjust to the […]

The UFC heavyweight division gets back on track at UFC Baku with Curtis Blaydes (18-5, one no-contest) taking on promotional newcomer Rizvan Kuniev (12-2-1, one no-contest). It is time to continue our UFC odds series with a Curtis Blaydes-Rizvan Kuniev prediction and pick. Blaydes, 34, ends a year-long layoff after coming off a loss to […]

Despite claiming five of the last six AFC titles, the Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2025 offseason with a lot on their plate. With clear roster needs to address and several internal questions, the Chiefs had a lot to evaluate during mandatory minicamp. The Chiefs started the offseason with a shocking blockbuster trade, sending All-Pro […]

The New York Giants made a lot of changes in the offseason, forcing a lot of internal turnover. Coming out of the team’s mandatory minicamp, the Giants have roughly two months to finalize their official 2025 roster. After going 3-14 in 2024, change was necessary for the Giants in the 2025 offseason. New York overhauled […]

As Jalen Williams continues to look like the best No. 2 option in the league during the 2025 NBA Finals, comparisons to Scottie Pippen continue to rise. However, Pippen does not think the comparisons are fair with the Oklahoma City Thunder star one win away from his first championship ring. Pippen sees himself in the […]

As the 2025 NBA Draft nears, the Dallas Mavericks’ attraction to Cooper Flagg only continues to grow. If the team’s direction with the No. 1 overall pick was not already set in stone, Flagg’s pre-draft workout sealed the deal. Roughly one week ahead of the draft, the Mavericks flew Flagg out to Dallas for an […]

Fifth-year guard Trey Smith might be frustrated with how his offseason started, but he still decided to attend the Kansas City Chiefs’ mandatory minicamp. As arguably the anchor of their offensive line, Smith’s presence was a welcome sight for the Chiefs as he continues to seek an extension. Smith showed up for the Chiefs’ first […]

No college basketball coach has more alumni in the WNBA than UConn’s Geno Auriemma, who is always rooting for his players’ success. After the Golden State Valkyries re-signed rookie guard Kaitlyn Chen, Auriemma heaped praise on the organization and his former pupil. Auriemma said Chen deserves to be in the league when asked about her […]

In light of the shocking Desmond Bane trade, Stephen A. Smith shredded the Memphis Grizzlies’ inability to attract and retain star players in free agency. However, Smith’s criticism was aimed at local law enforcement, not the franchise. Smith held nothing back in his criticism of the city’s safety, claiming NBA stars told him they consider […]

Caitlin Clark’s return from injury proved her absence made fans’ hearts grow fonder. The WNBA superstar routinely draws big viewership numbers, but her comeback in the Indiana Fever’s upset win over the New York Liberty topped the charts. Clark’s return drew an average of 2.2 million viewers on the ESPN on ABC broadcast, according to […]

Coming off a resurgent 2024-2025 campaign, Russell Westbrook is expected to seek a new team by rejecting his player option for the upcoming season. Despite his age, the 17-year veteran remains one of the top teams to monitor in NBA free agency. However, after many believed the former MVP would leave the league for a […]

The Vanderbilt football team made much more noise than anyone anticipated in 2024, going 7-6 and winning their first bowl game in over a decade. After being granted a sixth year of eligibility, Diego Pavia believes the Commodores’ momentum will continue in 2025 as he aims to take over the state of Tennessee. Pavia predicts […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 offseason was driven by a flurry of trades, most notably for disgruntled receiver George Pickens. While Pickens comes with a laundry list of concerns, rival coaches and executives are aware of how dangerous he makes Dallas’ offense. Receiver was a significant issue for the Cowboys in 2024, as their unit was […]

From signing Josh Sweat to drafting Walter Nolen, the Arizona Cardinals made several key changes in the 2025 NFL offseason. With several new additions making a smooth transition in minicamp, the Cardinals face an interesting roster situation entering training camp. Final cuts are not due until August, but many internal discussions occur after minicamp. The […]

The Indiana Fever continue to be shorthanded, as DeWanna Bonner will miss her second consecutive contest due to personal issues. Bonner’s extended absence will force her to miss the Fever’s Tuesday night clash with the Connecticut Sun. Bonner, who missed the Fever’s Sunday afternoon game against the New York Liberty, was officially ruled out against […]

Few teams routinely produce more top NBA Draft prospects than Duke. Consensus top pick Cooper Flagg leads the Blue Devils’ 2025 draft class, but center Khaman Maluach is not far behind. Maluach was one of three Duke freshmen to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, joining Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Despite playing a complementary role with […]

Continuing its program rebuild, Duke made one of the biggest splashes in the college football transfer portal when they landed former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah. Despite inking a monstrous $8 million NIL deal, the decision was still a difficult one for Mensah. Mensah was not heavily recruited out of high school, forcing him to fly […]

After a year away from football, Ron Rivera is returning to the industry as California’s general manager in 2025. Following former athletic director Jim Knowlton’s retirement, Rivera will now oversee most of California’s football operations. Knowlton, who has been the California’s athletic director since 2018, officially retired on Monday. Moving forward, the California football team, […]

No player caused the Washington Commanders more issues in 2024 than Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. After Barkley nearly single-handedly beat them twice, including in the NFC Championship Game, the Commanders responded by overhauling their defense in the offseason. Barkley torched the Commanders in 2024, running for 414 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.9 […]