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According to Diana Taurasi, the WNBA will soon be at the mercy of Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers. While she believes it will take some time, Taurasi sees the Bueckers dominating the league once the Wings give her the right pieces to work with. Taurasi, who many believe is the greatest player in WNBA history, […]

On the verge of their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, the Oklahoma City Thunder are inspiring confidence in their fan base. Following a massive Game 4 win to take a 3-1 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Thunder are one victory away from advancing past the Western Conference Finals. As the Thunder traveled back […]

Like all Oklahoma City Thunder fans, Jalen Williams hopes Game 5 will be the final chapter of the Western Conference Finals. After picking up a crucial win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to take a 3-1 series lead, the Thunder return home for a potential closeout affair. Williams believes that Thunder fans will show out in […]

Bill Belichick might be new to college football, but he is no stranger to the sport. As a longtime fan and NFL head coach, Belichick has scouted hundreds of players in college, particularly those from his new rivals in the ACC. Ahead of his first season with North Carolina, the 73-year-old revealed to Dabo Swinney […]

The 2025 NFL offseason is one of the most crucial periods for the Indianapolis Colts in recent history. After making moves in free agency and the draft, how the Colts handle the late trade market to fill out their roster will be instrumental to their success in 2025. Despite their focus on building around Anthony […]

After 12 years away, Tina Charles rejoined the WNBA franchise that drafted her first overall in 2010 by signing with the Connecticut Sun in free agency. However, that did not prevent her from cherishing every stop along the way, including her 2024 season with the Atlanta Dream. Before the game tipped off, Charles greeted several […]

Coming off a stellar freshman season with Maryland, former five-star recruit Derik Queen is one of the most intriguing prospects of the 2025 NBA Draft. With scouts’ opinions on the versatile big man varying, Queen is shaping up to be one of the biggest wild cards come draft night. In 36 games, Queen averaged 16.5 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a much-needed win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, but Anthony Edwards does not see any reason to celebrate. With his team still down in the series, Edwards swiftly shut down any thought of contentment. The 23-year-old praised the Thunder, calling them the […]

More than any of his physical attributes, Tom Brady’s composure and leadership have been the driving factors of his career. Those traits will be tested on Sunday afternoon when he rides with NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson at the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Brady is the honorary guest who will ride in the “fastest seat in sports” […]

Eight months after a blockbuster trade separated the two sides, there is no love lost between Julius Randle and the New York Knicks. Despite spending the majority of his 11-year career with the team, Randle is now fully committed to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since landing in Minnesota, Randle claims he has thought about nothing but […]

Caitlin Clark believes the Indiana Fever are much better than their record suggests. While a 2-2 start is not a letdown, Clark could not help but feel frustrated after the Fever’s two-point loss to the New York Liberty. The Liberty dominated the first half, going up by as much as 16. Indiana controlled much of […]

With a disappointing end to their 2024 season, the Kansas City Chiefs entered the offseason with clear needs to address in free agency. After suffering from one of the worst run games all season, the Chiefs addressed one of those areas by signing running back Elijah Mitchell. Coming off a lopsided loss to the Philadelphia […]

Abdul Carter is hoping to speak the law of attraction into existence. As the New York Knicks shockingly find themselves in a 0-2 deficit against the Indiana Pacers, the New York Giants rookie is hoping his new favorite team can fight back into the Eastern Conference Finals. Carter, who has adopted the Knicks as his […]

Despite inking star cornerback Christian Benford to a lucrative extension, the Buffalo Bills added two more defensive backs in the 20225 NFL Draft. Two days after taking Maxwell Hairston in the first round, the team invested in Dorian Strong with the first pick of the sixth. So far, the Bills have reaped the benefits through […]

Under the notoriously run-focused guidance of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot to smooth over in the offseason. After losing former starting running back Najee Harris in free agency, the Steelers drafted Kaleb Johnson in the third round, who has already been showing out in rookie minicamp. Instead of taking a […]

If the New York Giants hope to provide rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart with veteran leadership, Chris Simms does not think Russell Wilson is the answer. Despite qualifying for his 10th career Pro Bowl while leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to the playoffs in 2024, Wilson is not the type of leader players look toward for guidance, […]

For the first time in his six-year career, an ankle injury forced Maxx Crosby to miss games in 2024. However, the two-time All-Pro believes he will be back at full strength to lead the Las Vegas Raiders defense in 2025. Crosby, who underwent season-ending surgery in December 2024, believes he is already ready to return […]

After leaving the 2025 NFL Draft with 11 picks, the Las Vegas Raiders had a lot to break down in rookie minicamps. All the attention was on No. 6 overall pick Ashton Jeanty, but the Raiders also kept a close eye on receiver Jack Bech and cornerback Darien Porter. With the hype that comes from […]

Under head coach Kyle Shanahan, few teams have discovered more hidden gems during rookie minicamp than the San Francisco 49ers. The team might have stumbled upon another potential Cinderella story with undrafted wide receiver Isaiah Neyor. The 49ers made 11 picks at the 2025 NFL Draft, tied for the most in the league. Yet, despite […]

Fans are not happy with ESPN’s latest broadcasting experiment, to say the least. As ESPN attempted to use virtual reality highlights during the Oklahoma City Thunder-Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals matchup, many let the company know how poorly the idea was coming across. The broadcast opted to show off its virtual reality clip to re-create […]

After taking him early in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders hope Ashton Jeanty will turn their franchise around. According to head coach Pete Carroll, Jeanty is well on his way to being the answer. Early in the 2025 offseason, Carroll believes Jeanty is “on point” with where he wants him. With expectations […]

Since she burst onto the WNBA scene, Caitlin Clark has been a frequent star of State Farm commercials. As she walked into the State Farm Arena for the Indiana Fever’s Thursday night game against the Atlanta Dream, fans joked that she now works for the insurance company. Fans mocked Clark for her pre-game outfit choice […]

WNBA star Caitlin Clark is always happy to acknowledge her fans, even outside Indianapolis. Following the Indiana Fever’s 81-76 win over the Atlanta Dream, Clark took time to recognize a young fan in the State Farm Arena who came to see her more than the hometown team. As she walked off the court into the […]

The New York Knicks could not have lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in a worse way, and Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend let them know about it. One day after the Indiana Pacers’ thrilling victory in Madison Square Garden, the influencer had all the ammunition she needed to take a shot at the Big […]

Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals could not have been any more dramatic. However, the NBA’s infamous last two-minute report suggested the Indiana Pacers’ huge comeback win over the New York Knicks could have been cemented much sooner. The NBA’s L2M report confirmed that contact from Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges late in […]

Since hanging up his cleats in 2023, Tom Brady has regularly hit golf courses in retirement. Unfortunately, he did not get enough tee time to get the better of Morgan Wallen, who took him to school in a recent friendly celebrity challenge. Brady posted a nine-minute video featuring highlights of the two golfing at the […]

Despite claiming the 2023 MVP award, Joel Embiid is one of the most criticized players in the NBA, due to his increasing habit of “foul-baiting.” As fans continue to rip him for his habits, Embiid has openly admitted to manipulating the whistle, according to Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain. McCain revealed that Embiid thinks “foul-baiting” […]

For the first time in franchise history, the Buffalo Bills will be featured in the 2025 offseason edition of ‘Hard Knocks.’ As has become the recent trend around the NFL, the Bills loathe the designation more than they celebrate it. The Bills have never been advocates of the show, according to The Athletic’s Tim Graham. […]

For the past few seasons, the Green Bay Packers’ receivers have been one of the worst positional groups in the league. Head coach Matt LaFleur believes that, with Matthew Golden in the mix, they are now one of the deepest units in the NFL. Since the Packers added Golden and Savion Williams in the 2025 […]

Amid the recent tush push ban voting, the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts were among the teams in favor of kissing the play goodbye. Their votes were a harsh reminder for Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni that the NFL is nothing if not a cut-throat industry. Jonathan Gannon and Shane Steichen, the respective head […]

Although the Philadelphia Eagles’ “tush push” play will remain legal for now, the notion to ban it fell just two votes short. Unsurprisingly, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was one of the executives who voted in favor of banning his rival’s signature move. As the face of one of the teams who have to defend […]

After a long deliberation period, Brock Purdy finally got the contract extension he desired. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback plans to celebrate with his new salary, but only a little. Now in possession of the most money in his entire life, Purdy wants to make a lifelong dream come true. While he could afford a […]

As soon as the Green Bay Packers’ 2025 season begins, rookie receiver Matthew Golden will be relied on for significant contributions. ESPN believes he will deliver on those expectations, even if he does not hit the ground running. ESPN has Golden putting up 889 receiving yards and six touchdowns as a rookie, fantasy football writer […]

Following Derek Carr’s sudden retirement, the New Orleans Saints have more work to do than any other team in the 2025 offseason. With a couple of months remaining until training camps begin, the Saints’ current roster state requires moderate changes to be made in the trade market. Without Carr, New Orleans suddenly has a gaping […]

Everyone expects Cam Ward to lead the Tennessee Titans in 2025, but he is going to have to earn his spot as the starting quarterback. As the Titans enter “Phase 2” of their offseason, Ward remains on even ground with Will Levis. Titans head coach Brian Callahan said he is giving Ward and Levis an […]

Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles did more than prematurely end the Boston Celtics’ 2024-2025 season. With his injury sidelining him for at least a year, the Celtics will be forced to temporarily move forward without him, thrusting Jaylen Brown into a full-time featured role. Though Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, has shown the ability to […]

If DeMarcus Cousins were in Nico Harrison’s shoes, he would not take Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Instead, the former four-time All-Star believes Ace Bailey should be the first overall selection to the Dallas Mavericks. While Cousins sees the talent in Flagg, he thinks Bailey is the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ midseason trade for Luka Doncic shook up the team in more ways than one. While improving the Lakers’ short-term outlook, the trade now has Austin Reaves in a peculiar position in the trade market. Despite acquiring Doncic, the Lakers still failed to make it past the first round of the playoffs. […]

Most NFL defenders want the Philadelphia Eagles’ “tush push” play banned, but Frankie Luvu is especially against it. Months after creating one of the most comedic moments of the 2024 season in response to the play, the Washington Commanders linebacker does not believe it belongs in football. Luvu, who prematurely leaped over the pile attempting […]