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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 […]

With a potential super welterweight title fight on the line, undefeated contenders Xander Zayas (20-0) and Slawa Spomer (20-0) meet on Feb. 14. It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Zayas-Spomer prediction and pick. Zayas, 22, is the WBO’s No. 1-ranked contender, meaning a victory could give him a title shot […]

Kevin Love continues to dominate the NBA social media game. As LeBron James went viral for his pre-game speech to Luka Doncic ahead of the latter’s Los Angeles Lakers debut, the Miami Heat forward was reminded of an old memory from his days with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Just moments before the Lakers’ Feb. 10 game […]

While Max Christie has become a key asset for the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson admitted he did not know much about him beforehand. In fact, Thompson sheepishly admitted he previously believed his new teammate was the son of Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie. The Mavericks narrowly lost to the Kings in overtime on […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers introduced Luka Doncic for the first time against the Utah Jazz on Feb. 10, they gave him the honorary gesture of being the last name announced for the starting lineup. The sold-out crowd, most of whom filled the Crypto.com Arena to witness Doncic’s debut, gave their new superstar a monumental […]

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. […]