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The Seattle Mariners are contenders for the World Series, currently sitting just one game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West. The Mariners’ division title hopes will rely on certain things going well, as they look to surpass the Astros. Notably, they win the AL West if they can do the little things […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are having a great season, currently sporting the best record in baseball. Although they are in the driver’s seat to win the National League Central, there is still work to do. The Brew Crew still has to play out the final few weeks to win the NL Central. Additionally, the Brewers’ division […]

The New York Mets find themselves looking up at the Philadelphia Phillies, trailing them by five games in the National League East. However, there is still time for them to make their mark in the division. The Mets’ division title hopes will hinge largely on several factors. Overall, the Mets-Phillies rivalry will be one of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies firmly find themselves in the driver’s seat after a good few weeks. Currently, they lead the New York Mets by five games in the National League East. Despite that, there is still work to do. The Phillies’ division title hopes will largely depend on how things shape up against the Mets. The […]

The Detroit Pistons had a solid season, making the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Now, they look forward to another season and a step up. There could be several Pistons trade candidates, depending on where the team is at midseason. Additionally, it could be a popular Pistons guard who sees himself on the trading block. Detroit has […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a horrible season, making the play-in despite numerous injuries and issues. While many blamed Nico Harrison, there is a lot more to go around. Now, the team hopes for better results and health. Even with that in mind, there may still be some Mavericks trade candidates if things don’t go well. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the 2025-26 season. However, it is never too early to speculate about Lakers trade candidates, especially if the season does not go as well as they want. Life is always full of drama, as the arena formerly known as the Staples Center. By the time February rolls around, […]

The Houston Astros are in the driver’s seat, leading the American League West over the Seattle Mariners by 1.5 games. Yet, it still does not feel like a safe lead. The team still has work to do, and the division title is certainly no guarantee, even after they made a small splash at the 2025 […]

The Anaheim Ducks have had a busy 2025 NHL offseason. They started the 2025 NHL offseason with a bang by trading for Chris Kreider. Once the free agency period started, the team whiffed on several big signings. But the Ducks signed Mikael Granlund to a three-year contract, adding some scoring to their team. Despite these […]

The Seattle Mariners had a great trade deadline, trading for Eugenio Suarez to improve their batting order. Now, things look great after the 2025 MLB trade deadline. But there is still some work to do. For one, the Mariners’ lineup has to gel. This Mariners offense has a lot of positives and negatives. But to […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a season to forget, as injuries and tragedy caused them to fall to 6-11 and miss the playoffs. Now, they hope to bounce back and thrive in the 2025 NFL season. As always, 49ers training camp has had its share of drama. From Jauan Jennings requesting a new contract with […]

Things went as badly for the Indianapolis Colts as they could have last season. Unfortunately, they dealt with a plethora of injuries that derailed their playoff hopes. There is hope that the 2025 NFL season could be better, and the vibes are positive at Colts training camp. But several Colts first-stringers are battling to keep […]

The Orlando Magic had a nearly perfect offseason on paper. After dealing with massive injuries in the 2024-25 season, the organization needed more scoring options and depth. The Magic’s offseason moves included a trade for Desmond Bane with the Memphis Grizzlies. After seeing Jalen Suggs go down with a knee injury last season, getting better […]

The New York Knicks are still bouncing back after losing to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Ultimately, they fell short of their NBA Finals goal. The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau after losing that series. Shockingly, the Knicks’ offseason moves started with the firing of a coach who helped them get to the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have struggled to make a title push despite all their moves over the years. Now, they hope to end that rut. Some believed that this move during the 2025 NBA offseason was the right move. Meanwhile, others believe the Clippers’ offseason moves should have focused on improving their offense. After the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers endured a horrible season, going 24-58 while enduring a plethora of injuries. Overall, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. That is why the 76ers’ offseason moves aimed to fix any of their issues and prevent a future meltdown. Additionally, the goal of the 2025 NBA offseason was to add depth […]

The Cleveland Browns are entering an interesting time as they prepare for the 2025 NFL season. After being relatively competitive for a short while, the team cratered last season. Now, their 2025 NFL training camp raises a lot of questions, including concerns at the quarterback position. With Deshaun Watson out for the season, the Browns’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had an interesting 2025 NBA offseason. After losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, it was apparent what the team lacked. The purple and gold struggled to win the board battle, and they also lacked bench depth. Likewise, the defense struggled. While LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reeves […]

The Los Angeles Rams are a week into 2025 NFL training camp, and there is already panic spreading. After losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round, the team hoped to bounce back. But Rams training camp has gotten off to a poor start. Unfortunately, the top Rams quarterback in the organization might not […]

The San Francisco 49ers always seem to have drama in the offseason. Once more, it involves injuries and contracts. With the 2025 NFL training camp seven days in, there are some issues the team must sort out. Notably, the 49ers’ training camp has produced mixed results as the 2025 NFL season is just around the […]

The Vegas Golden Knights knew they needed to make a big splash in 2025 NHL free agency after losing to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ultimately, there was a lack of scoring in that series. The Knights combined for 10 goals across five games against the Oilers. Somehow, they endured two shutouts […]

The Anaheim Ducks were struggling to attract any free agents to Orange County. Despite trading for Chris Kreider, Anaheim was having trouble getting anyone else through NHL free agency. The 2025 NHL offseason was going as badly as it could. Then, the Ducks’ offseason changed when they surprisingly signed the hottest veteran on the market. […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had an interesting 2025 NFL training camp, as they prepare to bounce back from a poor 2024 season. Now, oddsmakers expect them to contend for the Super Bowl in the 2025 NFL season. But there have been some issues in the 49ers’ training camp. So far, there have been some […]

NFL training camp is not for the weak, and the Buffalo Bills are no exception as the 2025 NFL season gets closer. Despite having the second-best odds to win the Super Bowl, the cracks are showing early in the Bills’ training camp. The injuries are piling up, and players are not escaping the Bills’ practices without […]

The Chicago Bears had another disappointing season, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Despite drafting Caleb Williams and providing him with numerous weapons, the offense faced some inconsistency. The Bears’ running backs were among the culprits, with none of them establishing themselves. Therefore, it puts more pressure on D’Andre Swift, as he did […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were impressive on offense and porous on defense last season. Notably, the Bengals’ cornerbacks struggled significantly, which hindered the team. The defense endured injuries, which hindered their chances. One Bengals’ cornerback played in only five games before tearing his ACL. Now, it’s time for Dax Hill to emerge as the Bengals’ breakout […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not won a playoff game since 2017, losing to the Baltimore Ravens in last season’s NFL Wild Card playoffs. Overall, it was another disappointing end to a promising season. After signing Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract, there is some hope in Pittsburgh. But with all eyes on Rodgers, it’s easy […]

When many people look at the Miami Dolphins, they usually think about Tua Tagovailoa. Also, they think of wide receiver Tyreek Hill. But while Tagovailoa was a significant reason for the struggles in 2024, he is not the only player who can set the tone. The Dolphins’ cornerbacks look new, especially after the trade of […]

The New York Jets have the longest active playoff drought in the National Football League, having missed the postseason for 14 consecutive campaigns. Now, they hope to end the streak. New York signed Justin Fields to be their new quarterback, which is a good first step. However, the Jets’ running back room might be the […]

The Carolina Panthers had another disappointing season, finishing 5-12 and missing the NFL playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. Despite this, there are signs of hope. Carolina improved their receiver room by drafting Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth overall pick. Now, this gives Bryce Young another weapon, and the Panthers’ wide receiver room is deeper. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars had another miserable season in 2024-25, finishing 4-13 and missing the playoffs again. Unfortunately, there were numerous problems from the quarterback to the Jaguars’ offensive line. While he was not among the most to blame for the Jags’ miserable season, Walker Little certainly did not help. Indeed, the Jaguars’ offensive tackle missed […]

The Houston Texans look to bounce back after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. Now, they look to run it back while looking for more production from everyone. The Texans’ offensive line will be under close surveillance after the team ranked just 19th in rushing yards per attempt. Specifically, a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell short of Super Bowl aspirations, losing to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Wildcard. Regardless, this is a playoff team that could become a Super Bowl-winning team. For the team to get there, the Buccaneers’ defense must step up. Specifically, the linebackers must play better. When looking at who will […]

The Green Bay Packers had a strong season, but ultimately fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Round. While they were not awful last season, that game showed some cracks in the foundation. The Packers’ defense could not stop Saquon Barkley and failed to pressure Jalen Hurts. Lukas Van Ness recorded just […]

The Los Angeles Rams felt the effect of the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Round. While their linebackers allowed Saquon Barkley to run all over them, the Rams’ secondary also struggled to make the stops. It became an ongoing problem throughout the season, and something that often prevented LA from getting […]

The San Francisco 49ers are starting training camp with some question marks at wide receiver. Notably, Jauan Jennings has demanded a new contract, and there is a small chance he might not be in Santa Clara much longer. Brandon Aiyuk remains injured, and his return timeline is currently unknown. Therefore, this means Ricky Pearsall will […]

The Detroit Tigers are currently the best team in Major League Baseball. Remarkably, they have leveled up and are contenders for the World Series. Even with that, the Tigers might need to make a deal at the MLB trade deadline to address their needs. Moreover, several Tigers prospects may be dealt to improve the team. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently the best team in the National League and look poised to make another run. Regardless, it does not mean they won’t make a deal to improve at the MLB trade deadline. There is a chance the Dodgers’ prospects might be sent off to a team for a player who […]

The Miami Dolphins have not won a playoff game in 25 years. Regardless, this franchise has produced some of the best Dolphins teams ever. The greatest Dolphins teams ever are still celebrated today, and have a record no one else has. Now, it’s time to examine these teams and assess their rankings. 10. 2008 Dolphins […]