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The San Francisco 49ers continue to make moves in the 2025 offseason, most recently acquiring defensive end Bryce Huff via trade. One week after the trade, the former Philadelphia Eagles edge-rusher reflected on the eventful sequence that sent him across the country. Coming off a letdown season with the Eagles in 2024, Huff admitted he […]

It might not have been his primary motivator, but Aaron Rodgers will face both of his former teams in 2025 after signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 41-year-old opens the season against the New York Jets before facing Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers seven weeks later. Rodgers spent 18 of his 20 professional […]

Despite entering the 2025 NBA Finals as massive betting favorites, the Oklahoma City Thunder now find themselves down 2-1 after another disappointing loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 3. With their backs suddenly against the wall, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is already preparing for Game 4. The Thunder’s 116-107 Game 3 loss put them down in […]

The New England Patriots suddenly lost a veteran member of their offensive line the same day their 2025 mandatory minicamps began. Just three months after signing with the team in free agency, Wes Schweitzer puzzlingly decided to retire. The Patriots announced Schweitzer’s retirement on social media. The team confirmed his placement on the reserve/retired list […]

The Denver Broncos and veteran running back J.K. Dobbins are joining forces for the 2025 season. After weeks of speculation, the former Los Angeles Chargers star officially became the latest veteran to join Sean Payton’s backfield. Dobbins signed a one-year deal worth $5.25 million, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported. The 26-year-old is now the fifth […]

Following another offseason full of roster changes, few teams will look more different in 2025 than the New Orleans Saints. In addition to adding nine compelling rookies at the 2025 NFL Draft, the Saints endured arguably the worst free agency period in the league. The team’s biggest headline of the offseason was the shocking retirement […]

Kirk Cousins is still committed to the Atlanta Falcons, even after the offseason drama that followed his rocky debut season with the team. Despite the ongoing trade and release rumors, the veteran quarterback showed up for the Falcons’ 2025 mandatory minicamp and doubled down on his dedication to the franchise. After the team’s first minicamp […]

After a brief injury scare during OTAs, C.J. Stroud will return to commanding the Houston Texans’ offense at mandatory minicamp. Despite concerns of a shoulder injury, Stroud is back on the field and throwing during minicamp, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans added that he has “no concerns” about Stroud’s shoulder, […]

The 2025 NFL offseason has not been kind to the Miami Dolphins. With trade rumors regarding Jalen Ramsey and Tyreek Hill circulating, Mike McDaniel seems to be over the drama. McDaniel met with the media ahead of the Dolphins’ first mandatory minicamp practice session. When asked about Ramsey’s situation, McDaniel nonchalantly said he does not […]

Despite rumors and speculation, Kirk Cousins is not at odds with the Atlanta Falcons. After skipping the team’s voluntary OTAs, the Falcons’ veteran quarterback expectedly arrived at mandatory minicamp. The move was “no surprise” to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, who added that the team plans to keep him as a backup. Though believing he is […]

With their 11 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks tied for the most rookies selected at the event. Coming off an impressive first season under head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks have a lot of roster changes forthcoming in the offseason. Despite coming off their best season since 2020, the Seahawks remain […]

After seven years with the Cleveland Browns, Nick Chubb is still seeking his next team. With OTAs coming to a close, the Houston Texans are emerging as a potential option for the veteran running back. Chubb and the Texans have been communicating and have a mutual interest in one another, Jeremy Fowler reported on SportsCenter. […]

The New York Giants underwent a lot of change in the 2025 NFL offseason, led by an exciting group of incoming rookies. With the team’s expectations as high as they have been in years, the Giants cannot settle for another subpar season in 2025. The Giants’ rookie class is built around first-rounders Abdul Carter and […]

An unfortunate knee injury might prevent Oregon wideout Evan Stewart from playing in the 2025 college football season, but that has not ended his faith in himself. Shortly after reports of a potentially serious issue surfaced, Stewart broke the silence with an encouraging message on social media. The rising senior expressed his sincere gratitude for […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ 2025 season went from bad to worse with a shocking 95-68 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday afternoon. Without many answers early on, Becky Hammon held nothing back in her criticism of the team’s performance. Hammon ripped the team after the loss, calling her players out for a lack […]

The Las Vegas Aces have not lived up to their high expectations early in the 2025 WNBA season. With a mere 4-3 start three weeks into the year, Aces head coach Becky Hammon believes her team is still a work in progress. Hammon still sees her team working itself out on the court, she told […]

Coming off an injury-riddled senior season, nobody expected Justin Walley to hear his name called early in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, after the Indianapolis Colts raised eyebrows by taking him in the third round, Walley has impressed during the team’s 2025 rookie minicamp and in OTAs. Walley entered the draft after spending all four […]

When the WNBA hosted the Golden State Valkyries’ expansion draft in the 2024-2025 offseason, Kate Martin was one of the team’s first targeted players. While she did not make much of an impact in her lone season with the Las Vegas Aces, Martin made Becky Hammon wish she were back on her roster on Saturday […]

Before Jordan Love took over the Green Bay Packers, he spent his first two seasons on the bench behind Aaron Rodgers. With his former teammate officially signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Love reacted with words of encouragement for his ex-mentor. Love said he was “excited” about Rodgers deciding to return to the field […]

Friday night was supposed to mark Paige Bueckers’ first game against Kelsey Plum, but the latter’s concussion put a wrench in those plans. That did not stop the two from meeting up after the game, leading to a comedic interaction from the Los Angeles Sparks and Dallas Wings stars. After sitting out of her third […]

After 10 years in the NFL, Chris Conley is calling it a career. Conley, who entered the league with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2010, will begin the next chapter of his life after spending the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. As Conley’s football career ends, he plans to begin a […]

Since the New York Jets hired Aaron Glenn as their next head coach, Quincy Williams cannot wait for the 2025 season to begin. Williams, 28, sees Glenn’s hiring as a new beginning for himself. As one of the leaders of the Jets’ defense, Williams revealed he spoke with Glenn as soon as he got hired, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars left the 2025 NFL Draft with Travis Hunter, making the reigning Heisman Trophy winner the center of the team’s media attention. Yet, several other debutants have stood out in the Jaguars’ rookie minicamp and OTAs, particularly undrafted wideout Eli Pancol. With just one successful season across five years at Duke, Pancol did […]

Nick Bosa believes his new running mate will form a tantalizing duo alongside him for years to come. One month after the San Francisco 49ers took Mykel Williams with their first-round pick, Bosa already sees elite potential in the rookie. After working with Williams at the 49ers’ OTAs, Bosa had high praise for the rookie […]

After trotting out one of the worst run games in 2024, it is hard for the Denver Broncos to get fans excited about that aspect of their game in 2025. Yet, with a strong performance in rookie minicamp and OTAs, RJ Harvey is doing just that. The Broncos took Harvey in the second round of […]

Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner to open the 2025 NBA Finals did not just captivate Indianapolis; it ignited fans around the globe. International fans could barely contain their excitement as the Indiana Pacers star gave his team a stunning 1-0 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. As the league typically does with big highlights, the NBA released […]

Since retiring from the NBA in 2019, Dwyane Wade has remained at the center of the spotlight. Now simply a fan of the game, Wade filmed his reaction to the Indiana Pacers’ fourth-quarter comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. As the chaos led to another Tyrese Haliburton […]

Ahead of what figures to be a semi-rebuilding year in the 2025 college football season, Oregon might have suffered another major loss. The Ducks’ top returning receiver, Evan Stewart, sustained an injury in early June that is believed to threaten his availability in the upcoming season. Stewart, a rising senior, suffered a “significant” lower-body injury […]

With Game 1 seemingly out of reach in the final frame, Tyrese Haliburton did it again with another jaw-dropping game-winner. In what seems like a broken record at this point, Haliburton’s step-back jumper lifted the Indiana Pacers over the Oklahoma City Thunder to steal the first installment of the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton’s absurd midrange […]

After months of deliberation, the most drawn-out storyline of the 2025 NFL offseason will finally come to an end. Following his release from the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers will return for one more year in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ahead of his first season with the Steelers, we’ll be making our Aaron Rodgers […]

Despite trading out of the first round, the Los Angeles Rams reeled in an impressive rookie class at the 2025 NFL Draft. With 2025 NFL OTAs taking place, the Rams got their initial look at their first-year players in live action. While many players garnered considerable attention, dynamic wideout Konata Mumpfield continues to turn heads. […]

Undefeated contender Azamat Murzakanov puts his No. 12 ranking on the line at UFC 316 against the surging Brendson Ribeiro. It is time to continue our UFC 316 odds series with an Amazat Murzakanov-Brendson Ribeiro prediction and pick. Murzakanov, 36, improved to 14-0 with a knockout of Alonzo Menifield at UFC Kansas City 2024. Though […]

Penn State’s defense suffered a significant setback early in the 2025 college football offseason. After losing former stars Abdul Carter, Kevin Winston Jr. and Jaylen Reed to the NFL Draft, the Nittany Lions suffered another major blow with Max Granville picking up a significant injury. Granville, a redshirt freshman, suffered a serious injury in practice […]

Nick Bosa and Joey Bosa both went to Ohio State before wreaking havoc in the NFL, but have not shared a field since high school. However, when the latter was released by the Los Angeles Chargers early in the 2025 offseason, the former briefly believed the San Francisco 49ers might be interested in adding his […]

With four quarterbacks seemingly on even ground — Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders — the Cleveland Browns’ offseason battle is one of the tightest in the league. Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees confirmed as much during the team’s OTAs. Ahead of his first year with the team, Rees believes any of the […]

After avenging an early loss with a 75-70 victory over the Seattle Storm on June 1, the Las Vegas Aces filed an official complaint to the league. The Aces alleged that a member of the Storm’s coaching staff cursed at one of their players, forcing the WNBA to intervene. The WNBA is not launching a […]

With Aaron Rodgers still unaccounted for, the Pittsburgh Steelers are noticeably cautious with their public comments. Many noticed head coach Mike Tomlin being specifically careful of his interview wording, even if it counters some of his previous talking points. Most assume Rodgers will sign with the Steelers, but the quarterback remains absent while the team […]

After compiling one of the greatest careers in college football history, Reggie Bush struggled with injuries at the next level. While injuries will never be entirely removed from the game, Bush believes they would be mitigated if NFL owners agreed to eliminate field turf. Nearly a decade after his retirement, Bush still finds himself worrying […]

With OTAs fully underway, the Jacksonville Jaguars have not stopped improving their offseason roster. Their latest additions came in the form of receiver Trenton Irwin and defensive end Dawuane Smoot. The Jaguars signed Irwin and Smoot on Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Details of the deals have yet to be released, but the veterans appear […]