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The 2023 NFL free agency period is around the corner and teams are frantically working the salary cap books to free up space before the official frenzy kicks off on March 15- and the legal tampering period begins on March 13. Even after their blockbuster NFL Draft trade with the Carolina Panthers involving DJ Moore, […]

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is now in the books, and we have a much better look at some of the top prospects in the upcoming draft, meaning it’s time for another NFL Mock Draft. Making things even more interesting is the fact that the Chicago Bears turned the draft upside down after their massive […]

To everyone’s surprise, the Seattle Seahawks soared above all expectations in 2022. No one thought the Seahawks would have a winning record and make the playoffs after trading away Russell Wilson, but they did just that. Even better, they still got a top-five pick thanks to the Broncos imploding after trading for Wilson. Overall, the […]

While NFL free agency is still a few days away, the league is still buzzing with rumors. On Friday morning, news came that the Philadelphia Eagles have given star cornerback Darius Slay permission to seek a trade, putting the entire league on notice that one of football’s best cover men could be on his way […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the most surprising teams in the 2022 NFL season. Jacksonville had been in the league’s basement for years, and after a 3-7 start, it appeared that 2022 would be more of the same. However, the Jaguars never quit, winning six of their last seven games to clinch the AFC […]

Throughout the week, trade talks between the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets involving superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers have been heating up. Green Bay’s superstar has flirted with leaving for the last few years, but it seems more real than ever now. If this really is the end for Rodgers and the Packers, he […]

The Cleveland Browns are in a very interesting position in the 2023 NFL offseason. While they have some great players like Myles Garrett, they have merely been mediocre for the past two seasons after their surprise playoff run in 2020. This offseason, the situation gets a bit more precarious. Last season, Cleveland made the extremely […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are likely entering a rebuilding period following the 2022 NFL season. With Tom Brady retiring, several key players about to hit free agency, and a terrible salary cap situation, the future seems very uncertain in Tampa Bay. Although, considering how the Buccaneers’ 2022 season went, maybe it isn’t too much of […]

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up this weekend, giving prospects the chance to show their talent in front of scouts from across the league. Every team was paying close attention at the Combine, but especially those with top draft picks like the Arizona Cardinals. To say that Arizona had a rough 2022 season would […]

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine has officially come and gone. Following its conclusion, we now have a much better picture of who stands where when it comes to the NFL Draft in April. While many players improved their draft stock substantially at the Combine, others didn’t fare as well. While the likes of Florida quarterback […]

The first game of the 2023 college football season is currently more than five months away. Does that mean we can’t start making predictions for the upcoming season? Not even remotely! Today, with spring practices kicking off across the country, we’re going to be making some bold predictions for the upcoming college football season. There’s […]

The Philadelphia Eagles came oh so close to winning Super Bowl 57, but ultimately fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 38-35. Nearly a month has passed since then, and the Eagles are in offseason mode like the rest of the league. With how the offseason is shaking up, general manager Howie Roseman will be a […]

The college basketball regular season has concluded, and conference tournaments have begun. Some teams are playing to improve their seeding in the NCAA Tournament, while others are fighting just to make it there. The teams in the second category are definitely under the most stress, and one of those teams is Arizona State. The Sun […]

The calendar has turned to March, which means that madness is in the air. As the college basketball regular season comes to an end, conference tournaments across the country are tipping off with many teams looking to improve their NCAA Tournament resume. The teams under the most pressure are those on the bubble, and Michigan […]

The long-awaited NFL Combine took place last week, and it revealed quite a bit about the 2023 draft class. The Combine is a scout’s dream, as most of the top prospects in the upcoming draft will be on full display. At the same time, it’s also a great time for prospects to raise their draft […]

For the second time in the past four years, the Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions. The Chiefs have been a juggernaut in the NFL for half a decade now, and another ring has only strengthened that notion. If Kansas City continues to compete for championships, and they should as long as Patrick Mahomes […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are fresh off a disappointing season in which they finished just 6-11. In that disappointing campaign, they made the decision to move on from longtime starting quarterback Derek Carr. This move planted the Raiders firmly in the quarterback market, not just in free agency, but also through the draft. While landing […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is now less than two months away, and the anticipation continues to grow each day. Top prospects are continuing to try to raise their stocks at the ongoing Combine and pro days, so scouts will get a great look in the coming weeks. One player who scouts will definitely want to […]

The 2023 NFL Draft continues to inch closer and closer every passing day. We’re now in March, which means the NFL Scouting Combine is underway and the draft itself is less than two months away. Top prospects are continuing to try and raise their draft stocks, and one of those top prospects is Ohio State […]

The NFL Draft is never an exact science. In fact, it’s actually nearly the exact opposite. Some late-round selections blossom into stars, some top picks flame out, and there are some prospects no one can seem to agree on. In the 2023 draft class, there’s no player who epitomizes this sentiment more than Florida quarterback […]

Alabama superstar quarterback Bryce Young is one of the premier prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. In fact, at -175 according to FanDuel Sportsbook, Young has the best odds to be the first overall pick in April. With an outstanding college career that included a Heisman trophy in 2021, it makes sense why Young is […]

The tight end market in 2023 NFL free agency doesn’t feature any true stars, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t quality options available. One of the best on the market is Dalton Schultz, currently of the Dallas Cowboys. Since becoming Dallas’ starting tight end in 2020, Schultz has been a solid, consistent option in the […]

The days leading up to Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline have been very busy, and another big move was made on Wednesday morning. The Los Angeles Kings made the shocking move of trading longtime goaltender Jonathan Quick, along with a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick, to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange […]

It’s officially March, which means that NFL free agency is just around the corner. There are plenty of great players that are about to hit the open market, which means their current teams are trying desperately to keep them in town, while the rest of the teams across the league are preparing their pitches. One […]

One of the premier events in the lead to the NFL Draft, the NFL Scouting Combine finally gets underway this week. The combine allows prospects to show what they’ve got in front of scouts from across the league. Naturally, the event is huge for both teams and prospects alike. That said, it is also a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off an incredible comeback in Sunday’s 111-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, but it came at a devastating cost. Superstar LeBron James hurt his right foot in the third quarter, but he managed to stay in the game. However, the details that have emerged since have not been as encouraging […]

With NFL free agency just around the corner, the football world is buzzing. Fans and insiders alike can’t help but speculate where the top free agents, including some notable stars, could end up once free agency begins in March. One of those top free agents happens to be Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, something no […]

The Chicago Bears hold the honor of having the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, for now. According to several reports, Chicago is leaning towards trading the top selection for a haul of other picks. Honestly, there shouldn’t have even been a debate over Chicago trading down or not. The Bears don’t need […]

Everyone knows at this point, but the Houston Texans have had a huge fall from grace over the last few years. Houston won four division titles from 2015 to 2019, but since 2020, the Texans have had a miserable record of 11-38-1. Beyond just the losing, the Texans have had to deal with losing franchise […]

NFL free agency is just a few short weeks away, and speculation is at a boiling point. As stars prepare to hit the open market, fans and insiders can’t help but speculate where the top free agents will end up. Among those free agents is defensive tackle Daron Payne, currently with the Washington Commanders. The […]

LeBron James has pulled off some astounding feats throughout his legendary NBA career. From winning four championships to becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer, the King has seemingly done it all. Along the way, James has also managed to pull off some of the most-incredible comebacks the NBA has ever seen. Obviously, the most famous […]

The 2022 season was a fantastic one for USC football, until it wasn’t. The Trojans were just one win away from the College Football Playoff, but a blowout loss to Utah in the Pac-12 Championship Game knocked them out of contention. To add insult to injury, the Trojans gave up a massive comeback against Tulane […]

The last few years have not been kind to Auburn football. The Tigers have a record of just 17-19 over the last three seasons, while their two bitter rivals in Alabama and Georgia have combined to win the last three national championships. Much of their struggles fell on head coach Bryan Harsin, who they fired […]

Well, another NFL season is in the books. The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions once again, and now 31 other teams are facing the challenge of getting on their level. One of the premier ways to accomplish that goal, or at least get closer to it, is through free agency. The free agent […]

It’s hard to think of a college football team with more offseason hype than the Colorado Buffaloes. After a miserable 1-11 season in 2022, the Buffaloes hired Deion Sanders to be their new head coach, and suddenly the entire program has turned around. In the span of days, Colorado went from an afterthought to one […]

Despite missing the playoffs for the fifth straight season, the Atlanta Falcons showed some promising signs for the future. Atlanta had a handful of young players flash their future potential, most notably Tyler Allgeier and Drake London. The Falcons were also in most of their games until the end, and with just a couple more […]

Always the highlight of the offseason, the 2023 NFL Draft is fast approaching. Fans all over the league are eagerly awaiting the big event, as are the players about to make their dreams a reality, including Ohio State’s CJ Stroud. The draft is so huge that fans are eager to soak in every ounce of […]

With the 2022-23 NFL season officially in the books, the 2023 NFL Draft is inching closer and closer. The draft is arguably the biggest event of the offseason, as a new generation of players get to realize their dreams. Naturally, the event has a ton of hype and predictions behind it every single year. Below, […]

The Chicago Bears will be one of the most exciting teams to watch during the 2023 NFL offseason. Chicago has been in a rough spot for a few years now, but this offseason could mark a new beginning for the franchise. For one, the Bears have the most cap space in the entire league by […]