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With the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft now underway, the top prospects are rapidly finding their new homes. The latest prospect to go off the board is none other than Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. after a bombshell trade between the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals. Right after taking C.J. Stroud second […]

On Monday night, Jimmy Butler reminded everyone of his greatness. His Miami Heat entered Game 4 against the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks with a surprising 2-1 series lead. With MVP candidate Giannis Antetokoumpo returning to the Bucks lineup, they were looking to win on the road and ride that momentum heading back home. However, Butler had […]

The Arizona Cardinals hold a great amount of power in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. They hold the third overall pick, but unlike other teams at the top of the order, they don’t need a quarterback. This means they are in a fantastic position to trade back and acquire a ton of picks from another […]

After a breakout season in 2022, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to take the next step forward. The Jaguars have the pieces to contend in the future, including a star quarterback in the making in Trevor Lawrence, but still need a couple more pieces to ascend to that level. With free agency mostly complete and […]

Throughout the month of April, college football teams across the country are hosting their annual spring games. These spring games aren’t just the culmination of weeks of practice, but fans’ best look at the new team until the season officially begins in the fall. It’s an exciting time for the sport, but this year, it’s […]

As spring practices across the country wrap up, the transfer portal opens up once again. After a chaotic first window that saw many star players change teams, more players will now attempt to find themselves new homes as well. This window probably won’t be as busy as the first, but it will allow teams to […]

For the Milwaukee Bucks, Game 2 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat was an absolute must-win. The Bucks had already lost Game 1 on Sunday, but even worse, the two-time MVP suffered an injury that would also cause him to miss Game 2. If the Bucks lost again, they’d face going down 0-2 […]

The tricky part of the NFL Draft for any team is making sure the picks count. Draft picks are in short supply, so teams have to make sure they hit on as many of them as humanly possible. In 2023, no team better exemplifies that than the Miami Dolphins. The reason why this is the […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is finally almost here after months of waiting. With so much anticipation surrounding the draft, there are obviously plenty of predictions and mock drafts already out there. So, we already have a fairly good idea of what players will go when, or at least we think we do. Below, we’ll lay […]

Part of the fun of the NFL Draft is how unpredictable it is. Fans and experts make predictions for months, if not years leading up to each year’s draft. And yet, there are so many times where teams completely defy all expectations. For example, look no further than the New England Patriots in 2022. Who can […]

After months of anticipation, the 2023 NFL Draft is just over a week away. By now, there are hundreds of mock drafts out there, and fans are beginning to have a pretty good idea of which players will go where. However, it’s important to remember that mock drafts are just opinions, well-informed opinions, but still […]

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs represent one last chance. Toronto has been a playoff threat for over half a decade now, but keeps finding ways to lose in the first round. Eventually, the Maple Leafs have to find a way to break through, and this may be their last chance […]

Most NBA fans’ attention right now is going towards the NBA Playoffs, and rightfully so. Over the next two months, 16 teams will battle it out in the quest for the ever-elusive championship. However, it’s also important to remember that 14 teams have already entered the offseason. Some teams were never in the playoff race, but […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had themselves an interesting offseason to say the least. On one hand, they re-signed two of their biggest free agents in cornerback Jamel Dean and linebacker Lavonte David. On the other hand, they also lost Tom Brady- and they weren’t exactly great with him in 2022. Barring an unforeseen big […]

To the delight of hockey fans everywhere, the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs have finally arrived. Although 16 teams remain in the hunt for the greatest trophy in sports, there is a clear favorite among them. Of course, that team is none other than the Boston Bruins, fresh off a historic regular season. Boston just had […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally upon us. After a long and hard-fought season, 16 teams remain in the hunt for Lord Stanley’s Cup. One of the teams that every hockey fan will be watching very closely is the Edmonton Oilers. After making a run […]

Spring brings with it many things, but best of all, at least for college football fans, is spring practice. Over the last month or so, teams have begun practicing once again to prepare for the new season in the fall. Of course, the main event in any spring practice is the spring game scrimmage at […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping that the 2023 season marks the start of a new era. They had an impressive 6-2 finish to the 2022 season, just barely missing the playoffs at 9-8 overall. This time around, Dan Campbell’s team is hoping to finish the job. The Lions recently made the stunning move, trading cornerback […]

It is officially a period of transition for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tom Brady has retired for good this time, and the days of competing for a Super Bowl are in the rear-view mirror. It was an amazing ride while it lasted, but now it’s time to rebuild. The first step in that rebuild will […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are entering a crucial season in 2023. They’ve proven that they can compete for a Super Bowl, with an appearance in 2021 and coming within seconds of another in 2022. Now, all that remains is proving that they can get over the hump and win their first-ever Lombardi. Compounding this predicament is […]

Spring is now fully in bloom, which is great news for college football fans everywhere. Practices have been ongoing for a few weeks now, and as more of them come to a close, we are now getting into each team’s spring games. The next notable team to hold such a spring game is Florida football. […]

Most NFL teams have a pool of draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, but for the Miami Dolphins, it’s more like a puddle. Most notably, the Dolphins don’t have a first-round pick after the league found them guilty of tampering with Tom Brady. They’ve also lost several mid-round picks in trading for stars like Tyreek […]

Over the last decade, few college programs have had more success than Clemson football. Dabo Swinney has turned the Tigers into a consistent contender in recent years, winning two national championships and making six College Football Playoff appearances. The Tigers have some solid history, but this is clearly the program’s golden age. That said, Clemson […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, and yet, there’s still so much unknown. There’s a general idea of who each team will pick based on their individual needs, but figuring out the exact player is next to impossible. On top of that, there are trades to worry about, so even who’s […]

Recently, the Georgia Bulldogs have asserted themselves as the class of college football. With a superb 29-1 record and back-to-back national championships over the last two years, the Bulldogs are on the verge of becoming the sport’s next dynasty. Georgia football has had some good history, but this is clearly its golden age. Long before […]

Love them or hate them, no one can deny that Michigan football is one of the most prestigious programs in college football history. The Wolverines have 11 claimed national championships in their history, which is among the most in college football. While they haven’t won a title since 1997, their recent resurgence could indicate they […]

Alabama football, what else is there to say at this point? The Crimson Tide probably have the most prestige in college football, with a whopping 16 national championships in their storied history. With the two greatest coaches in the history of the sport, Paul “Bear” Bryant and Nick Saban, Alabama is the bluest of blue bloods. […]

We’ve reached the final weekend of the 2022-23 NBA regular season. This season has been a thrilling ride, with some teams performing well above expectations and others well below them. One can only hope that the playoffs are full of just as much excitement as the regular season. With the regular season winding down, the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made it clear this offseason that they want to get back to the playoffs. Signing proven veterans like Jessie Bates and Calais Campbell clearly show a desire to compete sooner rather than later. This roster is still a work in progress, particularly under center, but that might be all it takes […]

For a team like the Washington Commanders, the NFL Draft may be the most important event of the year. The Commanders have been mired in mediocrity for a while now, hovering around the .500 mark in each of the last three seasons. Good drafting is absolutely critical to teams in this position, as it can […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a critical event for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After losing Tom Brady to retirement, for real this time, the rebuild is officially on in West Florida. While retaining key free agents in Lavonte David and Jamel Dean might keep the Bucs from bottoming out in 2023, […]

The 2022-23 college basketball season may have come to an end, but the memories from it will last a lifetime. March Madness alone provided so many incredible games, including some shocking upsets no one saw coming. In the end, the UConn Huskies claimed their fifth national title in school history after dominating throughout the entire […]

The 2022-23 college basketball season has come to an end, and what a ride it was. The NCAA Tournament alone gave fans so many great games, with upsets galore and a Final Four no one predicted. The UConn Huskies emerged victorious, earning their fifth national title in school history with a dominant tournament run. Now […]

College basketball fans enjoyed an amazing 2023 NCAA Tournament, but it has now come and gone. The UConn Huskies claimed their fifth title in school history, capping off a dominant tournament run with a 76-59 victory over the San Diego State Aztecs in the National Championship Game. Now that we have a champion, the offseason […]

The 2022-23 college basketball season has officially come to an end. After weeks of thrilling March Madness games, the UConn Huskies claimed their fifth national championship in school history with a 76-59 win over the San Diego State Aztecs, capping off a dominant tournament run. Now, the offseason is in full effect for every team […]

The Atlanta Falcons have clearly shown this offseason they want to compete sooner rather than later. They entered the offseason with a ton of cap space, and they have put it to use in free agency. Atlanta has made some massive signings in free agency, including Jessie Bates III, David Onyemata and Calais Campbell. The […]

The 2022-23 NFL offseason has been relatively predictable for the New Orleans Saints. They entered free agency millions of dollars over the salary cap, only to pull off some impressive cap gymnastics and get under it without losing many major pieces. In other words, the usual for general manager Mickey Loomis and co. That said, […]

Fresh off another disappointing playoff exit, the Dallas Cowboys are determined to break through in the postseason. Although they haven’t made many moves this offseason, the ones they have made indicate that they are going all-in this time. The Cowboys made two huge trades by acquiring cornerback Stephon Gilmore from the Indianapolis Colts and wide […]

To say that the 2023 NFL offseason has been rough for the Baltimore Ravens would be a bit of an understatement. Lamar Jackson’s contract situation has continued to get worse and worse, and a split seems like a very real possibility. This saga has heavily limited what the Ravens can do this offseason, as they […]