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Not since LeBron James first suited up in purple and gold has a Los Angeles Lakers debut been as anticipated as Luka Doncic’s on Feb. 10. In his first game for the team following his trade from the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic’s opening act stirred enough buzz around the league for Dirk Nowitzki to witness it […]

For the first time in Mike McDaniel’s head coaching career, the Miami Dolphins failed to make the playoffs in 2024. The Dolphins have clear issues to address during the 2025 NFL offseason, beginning with internal adjustments. Despite the disappointing result, the Dolphins will retain most of their key players. Except for Jevon Holland, Jordan Poyer, […]

After nearly half a century as a color commentator, Hubie Brown has finally called it a career. The 91-year-old analyst retired after the Feb. 9 matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers and was rightfully showered with praise by the NBA community, including Bucks star Damian Lillard. Lillard’s 43-point performance led the Bucks to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in store for roster changes during the 2025 NFL offseason. Despite being known as one of the league’s most consistent organizations, several key players will hit free agency in March as the fanbase calls for meaningful upgrades. For the eighth straight year, the Steelers failed to win a playoff game in […]

In addition to adding NFL history to his legendary resume, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has a potentially lucrative payday on the line at Super Bowl LIX. If the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9, they will not only become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls but also […]

The bizarre failed trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets involving Mark Williams has caused both teams to re-evaluate their rosters. While the Lakers are left without answers at center, the Hornets decided to add another one to their full roster by converting Moussa Diabate’s two-way contract. The day after the trade fell […]

The Cleveland Browns’ never-ending quarterback issues do not appear to be slowing down anytime soon. While still locked into DeShaun Watson’s massive contract, the Browns are reportedly eyeing reinforcements in both free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft. Even before Watson suffered his torn Achilles, the Browns planned to take a quarterback in the 2025 […]

In his first year with the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley has already broken an assortment of NFL records. While he came a few yards shy of Eric Dickerson’s regular-season rushing record, he now has a chance to break Terrell Davis’ 26-year-long all-time feat at Super Bowl LIX. Barkley, who has 2,447 total rushing yards on […]

Aside from Drake Maye’s promising rookie season, the New England Patriots have few positives to take away from 2024. The letdown year led to the release of Jerod Mayo and the subsequent hiring of Mike Vrabel as head coach. With an already active 2025 NFL offseason, the Patriots appear to just be getting its roster […]

Given the outcome of the 2024 season, the Indianapolis Colts appear to be giving head coach Shane Steichen one final shot to right the ship in 2025. Steichen responded by hiring new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and hinting toward major roster changes during the 2025 NFL offseason. Anarumo spent the previous six seasons as the […]

Two months ahead of the crucial 2025 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans still have no clue which direction they will go with the No. 1 overall pick. While many previously believed they would take Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the top selection, some around the league now believe the Titans are considering trading the pick. […]

For the first time since their Christmas Day clash, the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns will meet in the Footprint Center. Both teams enter the game with minor injury concerns, with the Nuggets listing Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. on their initial report. Both are questionable to play on the road. Here is everything […]

The New York Giants are preparing for a busy summer during the 2025 NFL offseason. The Giants expect a bevy of roster changes in the near future, which will likely result in a handful of contracts being cut loose. Following the midseason release of Daniel Jones, the Giants only have a handful of high-priced contracts […]

Two games removed from their first conference loss, the Houston Cougars (18-4) hit the road to face the Colorado Buffaloes (9-13). It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Houston-Colorado prediction and pick. With an overtime loss to Texas Tech at home on Feb. 1, Houston watched its 13-game win streak come […]

LaMelo Ball might not be at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but his brother will be. As one of the hottest rappers of 2025, LiAngelo “Gelo” Ball will perform his hit single “Tweaker” during halftime of the game on Feb. 16. The performance will be LiAngelo Ball’s first televised performance, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. It […]

Since the infamous Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade ahead of the deadline, Dallas Mavericks fans have not been pleased with general manager Nico Harrison. Fans upset with the trade have shown enough hostility for the team to believe Harrison will temporarily require additional safety measures. Since the trade, Harrison has received death threats, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon […]

The Philadelphia Eagles might be healthier in the Super Bowl than they originally anticipated. During their final full practice of the year, DeVonta Smith and Brandon Graham both fought through injury to return to the field. While Graham was a full participant, Smith remained limited, per Ian Rapoport. However, Smith does not have an injury […]

For the first time in his career, DeAndre Hopkins will compete for a Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs (17-2) look to three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles (17-3). It is time to continue our Super Bowl odds series with a DeAndre Hopkins props prediction and pick. The Chiefs played with a target on their […]

For the second time in three years, the Kansas City Chiefs (17-2) and Philadelphia Eagles (17-3) meet in the Super Bowl. Just like the first meeting, star receiver AJ Brown will be one of the key players to watch. It is time to continue our Super Bowl odds series with an AJ Brown props prediction […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered February with the best record in the NBA but the third-best odds to win the 2025 NBA Finals. However, after trading for De’Andre Hunter at the Feb. 6 trade deadline, their title odds noticeably increased. Most sportsbooks priced the Cavs near 9-1 to win the 2025 NBA Finals, but following the […]

With reports connecting him to both Terence Crawford and Jake Paul, Canelo Alvarez has had an eventful first week of February. However, the dust has finally seemed to settle, as Alvarez shockingly inked a new deal with Riyadh Season, led by the esteemed Turki Alalshikh, that keeps the Crawford fight on the table while shelving […]

With the 59th Super Bowl champion set to be crowned on Feb. 9, so too will another Super Bowl MVP. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Super Bowl LIX MVP prediction and pick. Super Bowl LIX will feature the two-time defending champion, Kansas City Chiefs (17-2), looking to three-peat against […]

James Wiseman’s Indiana Pacers career is over after just five minutes of court time in yellow and blue. The Pacers sent Wiseman to the Toronto Raptors at the literal last second of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. The Pacers will send cash considerations to the Raptors in addition to Wiseman, Shams Charania reported. The deal […]

Jusuf Nurkic is happy to be a part of the Charlotte Hornets. As the result of an unsuccessful tenure, the Phoenix Suns dealt Nurkic to the Hornets at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Reacting to the trade, Nurkic tweeted a trio of emojis: two honeybees and one purple circle. The Bosnian did not release an […]

In the UFC’s return to Australia, welterweights Jake Matthews (20-7) and Francisco Prado (12-2) open the UFC 312 main card. It’s time to continue our UFC odds series with a Matthews-Prado prediction and pick. Matthews, 30, will be the hometown favorite as a native of Melbourne. ‘The Celtic Kid’ has alternated wins and losses for […]

For the third time in his Golden State Warriors career, Stephen Curry has a new star partner. The Warriors’ trade for Jimmy Butler and subsequent extension will theoretically keep the troubled star in San Francisco for the foreseeable future. However, despite the multi-team deal ahead of the deadline, the team is not without its concerns. […]

Three months after being fired from the Chicago Bears, Shane Waldron is back in the NFL. Recently hired Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen is bringing the former offensive coordinator onto his coaching staff. Waldron will likely join the Jaguars as Coen’s passing game coordinator, according to Jeremy Fowler. The two coaches previously worked together […]

With Jimmy Butler officially traded from the Miami Heat, Kevin Love released another one of his now-iconic social media posts. Love reacted to his former teammate moving on to the Golden State Warriors with a clip of the renowned Stephen King film, “The Shawshank Redemption.” Love reacted to the Butler trade with his latest post […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going all-in on their attempt to build the next NBA dynasty. After acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers listened to their new superstar’s suggestion and executed another trade for center Mark Williams. Upon landing in Los Angeles, Doncic confirmed to the team that he is at his […]

After the initial shock of being traded to the Dallas Mavericks wore off, Anthony Davis could not help but feel excited about his new situation. While he and LeBron James formed an elite one-two punch with the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis is thrilled to begin working with Kyrie Irving. Davis briefly spoke to the media after […]

After 17 years in the NFL, Mason Crosby is calling it a career. The longtime kicker spent all but one of his seasons in the league with the Green Bay Packers before officially announcing his retirement. Crosby announced his official retirement on the Feb. 4 episode of “The Mason Crosby Show” on the Milwaukee radio […]

The Denver Nuggets have no plans to move Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. If there were any lingering concerns about the sixth-year swingman’s future, head coach Michael Malone put them to rest on Monday. After the Nuggets’ 125-113 home win over the Charlotte Hornets, Malone addressed the media with the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are doing their part to honor the victims of the Jan. 1 New Orleans terrorist attack. The NFC champions recognized former Princeton football stars Ryan Quigley and Martin ‘Tiger’ Bech by gifting the former, the only survivor of the two, tickets to Super Bowl LIX. The Eagles invited Quigley — along with […]

Despite contradicting reports, LeBron James appears to be gutted by the loss of longtime teammate Anthony Davis. Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ groundbreaking trade with the Dallas Mavericks, James sent his friend a heartwarming departing message on social media. James bid his now-former running mate farewell on his Instagram story. He posted a picture of […]

As soon as the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers’ Feb. 2 trade was announced, the public immediately felt one side won the deal. Oddsmakers seem to agree, favoring the Lakers to beat the Mavericks in the team’s first meeting since the blockbuster Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. The teams will meet for the first time […]

Once the dust of Super Bowl LIX fully settles, the Philadelphia Eagles will be busy in the offseason. The NFC champions will have 16 players become unrestricted free agents in 2025 NFL free agency, none more notable than edge rusher Josh Sweat. Zach Baun, Brandon Graham and Mekhi Becton join Sweat as the most prominent […]

The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade initially sent shockwaves through the NBA, but fans have mostly processed the idea. In the aftermath of the trade, an old viral video capturing a moment involving Doncic, Dallas Mavericks vice president Michael Finley and a beer after the 2024 Western Conference Finals resurfaced. The video was originally shot during […]

The Utah Jazz have completed their end of the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. As the third team involved in facilitating the deal, the Jazz acquired Jalen Hood-Schifino from the Lakers and subsequently waived Mo Bamba, who spent the first half of 2024-2025 with the Los Angeles Clippers. […]

Jimmy Butler does not appear to be sweating his latest Miami Heat suspension too much. Five games into his third suspension of the season, Butler was seen courtside at the Feb. 1 San Diego State-Wyoming college basketball game. San Diego State hosted the game in the Viejas Arena. Butler was recognized by the CBS Sports […]