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The Florida Panthers made a huge trade last season to acquire Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins. Marchand had spent his entire career with Boston and was a huge part of that organization. In fact, he served as their captain at the time of the trade. However, Boston was struggling, and he wanted to win […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to build on a last-second win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. Baker Mayfield led his team to victory in the dying embers of the game despite his team losing the lead in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, he has lost one of his best protectors for the rest […]

The Las Vegas Raiders got good news before Monday Night Football. Brock Bowers was active, which would give quarterback Geno Smith a major outlet in the receiving game. However, things unraveled early on for Vegas. In fact, Smith threw an interception on the first play of the game. Smith went on to throw three interceptions […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are taking on the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. Los Angeles got off to a flying start, picking off Geno Smith on the first play of the game. However, they have taken a big hit to their defense. They will be without veteran pass rusher Khalil Mack for the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for the Los Angeles Chargers to close out Week 2. The teams will clash on Monday Night Football with each side looking to gain added momentum. Raiders fans have been waiting for an update on the status of tight end Brock Bowers. Ahead of this game, we have received […]

The Detroit Lions dominated the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Jared Goff threw for five touchdowns, Jahmyr Gibbs went for nearly 100 yards, and the defense held strong. During the game, Kerby Joseph and Amik Robertson took a little shot at former offensive coordinator and current Bears head coach Ben Johnson. Joseph picked off Caleb […]

The Minnesota Vikings played host to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football in Week 2. After a come-from-behind win over the Chicago Bears, quarterback JJ McCarthy looked to lead his team to a win in their home opener. Unfortunately, McCarthy and the Vikings did not put their best foot forward against Atlanta. McCarthy completed […]

The Detroit Lions had fun at the expense of the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Detroit took on its former offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, and dominated the contest. The Lions had more than 500 total yards and five passing touchdowns to claim victory. However, one non-TD caught a lot of attention thanks to Detroit rookie […]

The Philadelphia Eagles took on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 on Sunday. The Eagles saw Jalen Carter return to the lineup after being ejected in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. And his presence on the defensive line helped Philadelphia take down the Chiefs in a rematch from this past Super Bowl. Carter […]

The Indianapolis Colts faced the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season. Coming off a big win over the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis hoped to move to 2-0 on the young season. Unfortunately, it appeared they had lost after a missed 60-yard field goal attempt from kicker Spencer Shrader. However, there was a […]

The Calgary Flames are preparing for an important 2025-26 season. The likes of Nazem Kadri and Dustin Wolf nearly led this team to a playoff spot as a rookie. Wolf’s performance earned the Flames goaltender a long-term contract extension, in fact. Overall, the 2024-25 season is one Calgary hopes to build upon in the coming […]

The Los Angeles Kings were active in NHL Free Agency this season as they look to compete for a Stanley Cup. One signing that grabbed a ton of headlines was veteran forward Corey Perry. Perry signed a one-year contract this summer after spending a year and a half with the Edmonton Oilers. Perry is expected […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on their first division championship since 2014. They still need to pick up some wins in this series against the Miami Marlins, however, to achieve that feat. However, fans are currently more concerned with the status of ace pitcher Tarik Skubal. Skubal took the mound on Friday to open […]

The Houston Astros have needed a spark over the last week or so. The Astros entered play on Wednesday having lost seven of their last 10 games. On Wednesday, though, they got a big performance from Carlos Correa as they defeated the Toronto Blue Jays by the score of 3-2. Correa swatted two hits on […]

The New York Yankees looked to bounce back after a blowout loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. New York sent Carlos Rodon to the mound, and he gave them six strong innings. However, it was in the fifth inning that things went sideways. And the Yankees bullpen could not keep the Tigers offense at […]

The San Francisco 49ers may be without quarterback Brock Purdy for a bit of time. Purdy suffered multiple injuries during the team’s Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday evening. As a result, the team is looking for a bit of insurance under center heading into Week 2. To be clear, no official […]

The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for the 2025-26 season. Now that the calendar has flipped to September, the team is preparing to begin training camp. Young stars such as Marco Kasper have something to prove. At the same time, veterans such as J.T. Compher are looking to get into game shape for the […]

The Minnesota Vikings were slow out of the gate against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. JJ McCarthy made his NFL debut, and he didn’t have standout tackle Christian Darrisaw protecting him. In the end, though, he and Justin Jefferson found their groove. And the Vikings claimed victory over their division rivals. Minnesota trailed […]

The Colorado Avalanche could not win the Stanley Cup in 2025. Colorado failed to make it past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in fact. The elite duo of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar did very well to bring the team to the postseason. Unfortunately, they were dispatched by former Avalanche star Mikko […]

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. And they hoped to have standout tackle Christian Darrisaw back on the field for this contest. Darrisaw has been recovering from an ACL injury. He was seen working out on the field before facing the Bears, as well. Christian Darrisaw working out […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a lot of fun against the Buffalo Bills for much of Sunday Night Football. Kyle Hamilton and his teammates on defense held Buffalo at bay for a good amount of Sunday’s game. However, the Bills eventually found a way back, and won Week 1 by the score of 41-40. The Ravens […]

The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Buffalo Bills for much of Sunday Night Football. Derrick Henry had a fantastic game, and it seemed as if the Baltimore offense could do anything it wanted. However, the Bills climbed back in. And Ravens coach John Harbaugh could only watch as his team dropped their Week 1 clash by […]

The New York Rangers missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. Their season went much worse than that, however. New York was a fractured team throughout the season. Team legends noticed it, management noticed, and the players did as well. As a result, the team never had a chance despite a fantastic start to the […]

One of the greatest Montreal Canadiens players of all time has unfortunately passed away. Ken Dryden, the legendary goaltender who backstopped the team’s dynasty in the 1970s, passed away at the age of 78, the Canadiens announced on social media. The Hall of Fame netminder had been battling cancer. “Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, […]

The Montreal Canadiens pondered trading Carey Price’s contract before the 2025-26 season. Noise grew louder about a potential deal involving the informally retired goaltender’s contract. On Friday, a deal was finally struck. Price, along with a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, was traded to the San Jose Sharks. To be clear, this is […]

The Ottawa Senators made the playoffs in 2025 after a rather impressive season. Ottawa had been seen as a talented but underperforming team throughout the last few seasons. However, they finally put things together this past campaign. The Senators finished as the top Wild Card team in the Eastern Conference, facing the Toronto Maple Leafs […]

The Dallas Cowboys could not overcome the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. Jalen Carter was ejected before a single snap was even played. But the defending Super Bowl champions withstood his loss. And they can thank CeeDee Lamb in part for their season-opening victory. Lamb was targeted 13 times against Philadelphia, and he did make […]

The Seattle Kraken missed the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But with a new general manager at the helm, they hope they can make the postseason as soon as 2026. Seattle is currently gearing up for the season ahead. On Thursday, though, they unveiled a new look that will be worn multiple times this year. And […]

The Detroit Red Wings have concluded their offseason business for the summer of 2025. And it was a rather interesting summer, to say the least. The Red Wings traded for John Gibson in a deal with the Anaheim Ducks at the NHL Draft. It seemed as if big moves were ahead following that opening salvo. […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are gearing up for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Mitch Marner is bringing some more star power to this team after his arrival this summer. However, it’s clear that the Golden Knights as a whole have captured the hearts of those in the city. Veteran Reilly Smith experiened this firsthand recently. The […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made huge moves throughout the 2025 NHL offseason. Carolina has positioned itself as a potential Stanley Cup contender this upcoming season. And the Hurricanes cannot wait to get the 2025-26 season underway. Ahead of the new campaign, though, they have unveiled new threads for their road games. The Hurricanes have unveiled new […]

The New York Mets came out with a victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon. New York won 10-8 behind a grand slam from superstar outfielder Juan Soto. It was a slugfest between two of the best teams in baseball entering September. And it was a game that saw baseball’s highest-paid player make history […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made the Eastern Conference Finals in 2025. More than this, they finally broke their losing streak in the East Final. Unfortunately, this did not mean they won the series. Carolina avoided a sweep, but they lost to the Florida Panthers in five games. The Hurricanes have done well to make the East […]

The Miami Marlins are riding high after their series against the New York Mets. Despite taking a 19-9 loss in the second game, Miami won the series overall. They claimed the series victory on Sunday with a 5-1 win over their National League East division rival. This gives them some momentum as the calendar finally […]

Baseball fans held their breath on Sunday when Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward crashed into the out-of-town scoreboard at Daikin Park. The scoreboard was covered by a metal fence, which received criticism before the game against the Houston Astros. Unfortunately, the situation was brought to national attention for the worst reason. Ward went face-first […]

The Washington Capitals were one of the best teams in the NHL this past season. In fact, they finished second in the NHL in terms of standings points in 2024-25. Only the Winnipeg Jets had more than Washington. And their season ended exactly the same. Neither team won the Stanley Cup in 2025. In fact, […]

The Ottawa Senators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in eight seasons this year. Ottawa fought hard to finish as the top Wild Card team in the Eastern Conference. And they put in a rather impressive showing late in their postseason run. Unfortunately, that run lasted just six games, as they were […]

The Florida Panthers defended their Stanley Cup title this summer. And now, they get to go and try to do it all again. Florida is looking to achieve a feat not seen since the 1980s. They are looking for their third consecutive Stanley Cup championship. The Panthers are one of the best postseason teams we’ve […]

The Colorado Avalanche were Stanley Cup contenders entering the postseason in 2025. Many believed they had a legitimate chance to represent the Western Conference at the end of the playoffs. Instead, former Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen haunted them in the first round. And their postseason run ended way earlier than anyone could have imagined. The […]