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In dire need of a significant win in the Big 10 Tournament, the Michigan basketball team secured one on Friday night with a dominant 86-68 victory over Purdue. While the result boosted the Wolverines’ NCAA Tournament resume, center Vladislav “Vlad” Goldin felt it also put the team back on the right track. Michigan entered the […]

Riding a surprising four-game win streak, the Chicago Bulls look to carry their momentum into a Saturday night clash with the Houston Rockets. As they look to do so, they await key status updates for guards Coby White and Josh Giddey, both dealing with various injuries. Both players are dealing with lower-leg concerns, but Giddey’s […]

Despite adding four defensive linemen in free agency, the Washington Commanders are bringing back Clelin Ferrell in 2025, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The veteran defensive end will return to the team after a moderately successful season in 2024. Ferrell, who signed a one-year deal with the team in 2024, will return on another one-year […]

UConn basketball’s 2025 Big East Tournament run ended at the hands of Creighton in the semifinals, but Hassan Diarra was not about to let the Huskies get disrespected on their way out. As the catalyst of the near-fight at the end of the game, Diarra has no regrets about confronting Jamiya Neal just before the […]

With a monumental win over UConn in the semifinals, Creighton is one win away from its first Big East men’s basketball tournament championship in school history. The game, however, was overshadowed by an on-court scuffle just before the final buzzer after the Huskies took exception to Jamiya Neal’s last-second dunk. Already ahead by seven, Neal […]

The New York Knicks (42-23) conclude their West Coast road trip on Saturday with a prime-time matchup against the Golden State Warriors (38-28). It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Warriors prediction and pick. The Knicks have gone 2-2 on their current road trip but enter the pivotal matchup riding a mini […]

With a stunning shooting performance, the Wisconsin Badgers trounced UCLA in the Big 10 men’s basketball tournament to become the second team to reach the semifinals. Despite the pre-game odds suggesting an even matchup, Wisconsin stars John Tonje and John Blackwell powered the Badgers to a dominant 86-70 win. Wisconsin made 19 three-pointers in the […]

Amid another offseason full of drama, the Cincinnati Bengals are determined to give Ja’Marr Chase a lucrative extension. Ahead of Chase’s contract year, the team is prepared to offer Chase a deal that would break Myles Garrett’s current record as the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Intent on avoiding another holdout, the Bengals are working […]

Since he got benched for Michael Penix Jr. late in the 2024 season, Kirk Cousins was expected to be one of the top veteran quarterbacks available in the offseason. However, two days into the new league year, Cousins remains with the Atlanta Falcons, who are not currently looking to trade him. If Cousins was made […]

With a resounding loss to Illinois in the Big 10 tournament, Iowa is reportedly set to fire head basketball coach Fran McCaffrey after 15 years with the team. Needless to say, Caitlin Clark and her boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey, are not supportive of the decision. Shortly after the announcement, Connor McCaffrey, the son of the longtime […]

Coming off another MVP-level season, Lamar Jackson will have a new star receiver to work with in 2025. The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in free agency to bolster their pass-catching corps. Hopkins, who is one month removed from playing in Super Bowl LIX with the Kansas City Chiefs, signed a one-year, […]

After four years with the Green Bay Packers, Eric Stokes is happy to be with the Las Vegas Raiders. While he has nothing against the Wisconsin city, Stokes admitted that he is excited about the different lifestyle opportunities Las Vegas presents. More than anything, Stokes revealed that he is looking forward to the “food options” […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are maintaining consistency in their quarterback room behind Justin Herbert. After a brief deliberation period, the Chargers will bring back veteran Taylor Heinicke in free agency for a second season with the team. Heinicke will return to Los Angeles on a one-year, $6.2 million deal, per Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have poached another former member of the New York Giants. Days after losing Darius Slay to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Eagles signed cornerback Adoree’ Jackson in free agency, allowing him to reunite with Saquon Barkley in the City of Brotherly Love, per Jordan Schultz. Though the specifics of the deal remain unknown, […]

Despite suffering a devastating 72-59 loss to Oregon in the Big 10 tournament, Indiana head basketball coach Mike Woodson does not believe March Madness is out of the conversation. The loss dropped the Hoosiers to 19-13, but Woodson and his team still believe they have done enough to earn an at-large bid. With the loss, […]

Despite entering the Big 10 men’s basketball tournament as the No. 8 seed, Oregon continues to be one of the hottest teams in the conference. A dominant 72-59 win over Indiana extended the Ducks’ win streak to eight, giving head coach Dana Altman the ultimate confidence in his team peaking at the right time. After […]

One day after the official start of the new league year, Russell Wilson is the top available quarterback in NFL free agency. With several teams still in need of a new starting quarterback, Wilson is being heavily courted by the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. The 36-year-old has taken his time with his impending […]

As the second fight of the UFC Vegas 104 main card, bantamweight veterans Da’Mon Blackshear (15-7-1) and Cody Gibson (21-10) collide. It is time to continue our UFC odds series with a Da’Mon Blackshear-Cody Gibson prediction and pick. Blackshear, 30, is coming off a first-round submission of former Division II wrestler Cody Stamann at UFC […]

Since winning Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Eagles have done the best they can in maintaining a championship-level roster. Head coach Nick Sirianni made another acquisition to the Eagles’ 2o25 coaching staff by adding former Georgia football quality control coach Montgomery VanGorder. VanGorder will join Sirianni’s staff as an offensive assistant, per CBS Sports’ Matt […]

With Rutgers’ loss to USC in the first round of the 2025 Big 10 tournament, the collegiate careers of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have presumably come to a close. As two of the top prospects of the 2025 NBA Draft, Harper and Bailey have yet to make an official announcement but are expected to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins managed to effectively pull off a trade without actually doing it. As free agency continues, the two teams essentially swapped linebackers, with KJ Britt signing with the Dolphins and Anthony Walker Jr. signing with the Buccaneers. Both veteran linebackers signed one-year deals with each other’s former employer, per […]

One week after Xavier Worthy’s shocking arrest, the Kansas City Chiefs wideout has already received two major updates in his case. While he will not be charged with assault, his alleged victim, Worthy’s ex-fiancée Tia Jones, has been granted a temporary protective order against him. One day after his arrest, jail records declared that the […]

With a 97-89 loss to USC in the Big 10 men’s basketball tournament, Rutgers’ memorable 2024-2025 season came to a tentative close. Although many expect him to enter the 2025 NBA draft, freshman sensation Dylan Harper still remains non-committal on his future. Even without an official declaration, Harper is widely expected to be a prioritized […]

As one of the quieter teams during the 2025 free agency negotiation period, the Cleveland Browns finally made their first defensive move. On the second day of the legal tampering window, the Browns added former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. Tryon-Shoyinka’s one-year deal will be worth $4.75 million, Jordan Schultz reported. The addition of […]

After losing Chauncey Golston to the New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys invested in another depth pass-rusher. During the second day of the free agency negotiating window, the Cowboys agreed to a deal with former New Orleans Saints first-round pick Payton Turner. The Cowboys will sign Turner to a one-year deal worth up to $3 […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ defensive focus continues on day two of the free agency negotiating period in the 2025 offseason. Shortly after locking up linebacker Divine Deablo, the Falcons retained cornerback Mike Hughes on a three-year extension. Hughes’ three-year deal will last through 2027 and is worth up to $18 million, Jordan Schultz reported. With his […]

Once Davante Adams officially signs with the Los Angeles Rams, the No. 17 will be there for him to claim. After Puka Nacua initially claimed he would not give it up, the team announced on social media he would be switching to No. 12 in 2025. The team captioned its announcement with the phrase, “Some […]

As hosts of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers are set for an interesting offseason. Despite another double-digit win season, Green Bay failed to get past the Wild Card round for the second time in the last three years. With obvious roster adjustments to make, the Packers enter free agency with significant ground […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are enjoying a successful offseason thus far. Ahead of the chaotic free agency period, the Raiders locked down star defensive end Maxx Crosby with a monumental $106 million extension. Just days later, Crosby celebrated the move by sharing a meaningful milestone from his personal life. Six days after signing a three-year, […]

Many expected the Atlanta Falcons to enter free agency with a defensive focus, and they have done just that. As one of their first marquee moves of the negotiating period, the Falcons agreed to terms with former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo. The Falcons are signing Deablo to a two-year, $14 million deal, per […]

Since losing former star safety Jevon Holland in free agency, the Miami Dolphins have already moved on. Less than an hour after Holland agreed to a deal with the New York Giants, the Dolphins found his replacement in former Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu. The Dolphins will sign Melifonwu to a one-year, $4 million deal […]

It might not get fans excited, but the Dallas Cowboys have found their potential Zack Martin replacement. Ahead of the official free agency period, the Cowboys agreed to terms with former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Robert “Rob” Jones. Jones and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $4.75 million on Monday night, […]

With a loss to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers’ eight-game win streak is now something of the past. As upsetting as the loss was, the Lakers suffered more than just a single defeat as LeBron James and Luka Doncic both picked up injuries in the contest. James’ groin injury is the more serious […]

The effects of the dry offensive line market in 2025 NFL free agency are only expected to benefit the remaining players. With few quality options available, San Francisco 49ers free agent Jaylon Moore and Pittsburgh Steelers free agent Dan Moore Jr. are expected to receive significantly larger deals than initially anticipated. As two of the […]

Looking to end over a decade of struggle, the New York Jets begin a new era in 2025. Once the new league year officially begins, the Jets will enter free agency and the NFL Draft under new general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. Without Aaron Rodgers or Davante Adams returning, the team […]

The Arizona Cardinals have yet to make the playoffs in two years with Jonathan Gannon as head coach but improved on their win total by four games in 2024. As they look to continue building in the right direction, the Cardinals enter a pivotal offseason with significant capital in free agency and the 2025 NFL […]

After years of dominance in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers took a massive step back in 2024, going just 6-11 and missing the playoffs. In preparation for an eventful free agency period, the 49ers have already made a handful of notable moves ahead of the 2025 NFL offseason. Entering the new league year, head […]

Like many previous offseasons, the 2025 NFL free agency period is expected to be an eventful month. Despite coming off their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs are likely to be one of the most active teams. As they look to keep their dynasty alive, 18 members of the Chiefs’ 2024 roster […]

The upcoming draft pool is not short on talent at cornerback, including Texas standout Jahdae Barron. While all the focus is rightfully on Travis Hunter and Will Johnson, Barron would be an ideal pick for the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 24 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. The 5-foot-11, 194-pound cornerback enters the […]