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When the Brooklyn Nets selected Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, many analysts and fans alike raised an eyebrow. A 6-foot-8 playmaker out of BYU with a shaky shooting history and vague positional projection, Demin was a high-upside gamble. But after three games at the NBA Summer League in […]

The Miami Dolphins enter 2025 with practically no room for error. Mike McDaniel’s offense remains one of the NFL’s most dynamic. Tua Tagovailoa has his full complement of weapons. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle can break a game open on any play. The offensive line, once a liability, is quietly solidified. However, despite the fireworks […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2025 NBA Summer League campaign has left more questions than answers. While the franchise’s summer squad has struggled to earn a win, there’s one figure who has garnered the most attention and scrutiny: Jeremiah Fears, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. At just 18 years old, Fears […]

Coming off their best season in a decade, the Detroit Pistons entered free agency with specific goals to improve their team ahead of the 2025-2026 season. While losing veteran guards Dennis Schroder and Tim Hardaway Jr., they improved their roster on paper by acquiring Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. LeVert and Robinson, who both played […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves selected 18-year-old French center Joan Beringer with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it was a move rooted in projection. A wiry, athletic 7-footer with elite defensive instincts, Beringer was seen more as a long-term successor to Rudy Gobert than an immediate contributor. But after four appearances at […]

A year ago, the Denver Broncos walked into training camp wondering if they finally found a franchise quarterback. One electrifying rookie season later, Bo Nix didn’t just answer that question. It seems he flipped the entire script. The former Oregon standout threw 29 touchdowns, flashed dual-threat mobility, and led Denver to its first playoff berth […]

Fresh off their first postseason appearance since the 2014 NFL season, the Denver Broncos are looking to build off their success from Bo Nix’s rookie season as they head into 2025. But fighting an uphill battle in the league’s toughest division won’t make things easy for Denver. Their offense is dependent on Nix taking a […]

Leave it to Adam Sandler to try to save the sport of golf in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2, the long-awaited sequel (that once seemed impossible) to the 1996 classic golf movie. In the sequel, he is tasked with taking down a new, innovative golf league, Maxi, which is determined to make golf watchable again. Their […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2025 NFL training camp with more excitement and pressure than at any point in the last decade. After a 10-7 campaign that ended in a disappointing Wild Card loss, Jacksonville did more than tweak the roster. They overhauled it. A new offensive mind in head coach Liam Coen. A bold, […]

Training camp has arrived, and few teams face as much pressure or uncertainty as the New York Giants. Just two years removed from a playoff win, the franchise now teeters on the edge of another rebuild. Head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen enter the 2025 season firmly on the hot seat. Their […]

For the Baltimore Ravens, it’s Super Bowl or bust in 2025. They’ve been knocking on the door for years. This time, the team looks even more formidable. Lamar Jackson is coming off an MVP-caliber season and leads an offense that ranked first in total yardage in 2024. The defense? It was even better, especially down […]

Every summer, Latrobe transforms from a quiet Pennsylvania town into a pressure cooker for one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. This year, though, the stakes are as high as they’ve been in a decade. The Pittsburgh Steelers are no longer treading water with journeymen quarterbacks or half-baked plans. They’ve gone all in. The arrival […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are chasing a historic three-peat, but even dynasties have weak points. Patrick Mahomes remains the gold standard at quarterback. Andy Reid is still the master architect on the sideline. And the defense is now among the league’s most dependable. Yet for all the Chiefs’ continued brilliance, their margin for error is […]

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes has built an elite roster. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has made the most of it, despite their bullpen’s recent struggles. However, the Major League Baseball trade deadline gives them a chance to add to their wealth. For example, Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo would be an upgrade […]

With the WNBA 2025 All-Star Weekend officially over and the second half of the season underway, it acts as a sort of soft reset for some of the league’s teams and players. As the campaign barrels toward the playoffs, there are some important storylines to keep track of as they approach a conclusion. Let’s take […]

The Montreal Canadiens made a significant move up the standings last season as head coach Martin St. Louis drove the team to the playoffs. While the Canadiens lost their opening round series to the Capitals in five games, the Habs demonstrated speed, scoring ability and improved clutch play during the season. Players like Nick Suzuki, […]

The Chicago Cubs have had an extremely successful season so far. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s emergence as a star has led the way in Chicago. The Cubs no longer lead the National League Central, but Ian Happ and Co. are one pitcher away from serious contention. Luckily for them, starters like Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo […]

NBA players are popular personalities. Given that they’re basically celebrities, it’s only natural that they also date other famous personalities such as actresses, models, or even fellow professional athletes. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who are romantically linked with celebrities. Check out the gallery. Klay Thompson – Megan Thee Stallion Lately, Klay […]

Over three weeks have passed since the NBA free agency window opened, and there is still no word on when a resolution will come for the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. When the Dubs first drafted Kuminga, they did so because the young wing had the potential to be the next […]

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 Buffalo Sabres have missed the playoffs for a 14th straight season, the longest playoff drought in the NHL. General manager Kevyn Adams needed to make major improvements to the roster if the team is going to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2011. The Sabres would make multiple moves this offseason, […]

We received an exciting opportunity to speak with Playground Productions CEO Lindsay Barnett about the thrilling return of the Backyard Sports Games. With the release of Backyard Baseball ’01 this month, and with more Backyard Sports titles on the way, it was the perfect time to learn about how this former teacher brought the series […]

Worry not, fans: AEW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) is not going anywhere after landing his first major movie role in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2. Several wrestlers have leveraged their fame to gain Hollywood stardom. Recently, the likes of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, and Dave Bautista may come to mind. However, wrestlers have […]

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 […]

In February 2023, Mat Ishbia was announced as the new owner of the Phoenix Suns. Thus far, his ownership has been disappointing, especially when the franchise had just made an appearance at the 2021 NBA Finals. While he has not shied away from making major moves that shook the NBA, his major swings have become […]

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 Detroit Lions will be under incredible pressure to succeed after how last season ended. Detroit had arguably its best regular season in franchise history, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. It will be a tough act to follow, for more reasons than one. Detroit has already faced […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander certainly had a dream 2024-25 season. But to make matters more interesting, he’s only 27 years old. Despite a not-so-ideal start to his NBA career, he has emerged as arguably the hottest rising star in the league. Here are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 10 greatest accolades. Check out the gallery. 10. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 2x […]

The Winnipeg Jets won the President’s Trophy as the top regular season team in the NHL in 2024-25. Still, they would fall in the second round of the playoffs to the Dallas Stars. This left GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and the Jets in a precarious situation of attempting to improve the team in NHL Free Agency, […]

The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 season with something they haven’t had in years: real hope. It’s not just about the presence of Caleb Williams, the franchise quarterback they’ve been waiting decades to find. It’s about the structure now surrounding him. Chicago’s brass landed Ben Johnson, who was the most coveted head coaching candidate of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no strangers to adversity. From Tom Brady’s retirement to Baker Mayfield’s redemption arc, this is a franchise that thrives in the gray area between expectation and surprise. Yet as training camp kicks off for the 2025 season, there’s a storm brewing in Tampa, and it’s coming from the left side […]

The UFC’s lightweight throne has rarely seen a character quite like Ilia Topuria. Equal parts technician and brash showman, the undefeated Georgian-Spanish champion has set the MMA community ablaze once more, this time not with highlight-reel knockouts, but with a bold declaration that shakes the lightweight division and stirs the MMA community. In a statement […]

PHOENIX — The talk of the WNBA and the Phoenix Mercury was Brittney Griner’s return to the Valley of the Sun as a member of the Atlanta Dream. During her stay with the franchise for 11 seasons, she made an incredible mark. Griner won the 2014 WNBA title and multiple Defensive Player of the Year […]

What is the Philadelphia Eagles’ biggest hole heading into the 2025 NFL season? Frankly, that’s a hard question to answer. On offense, the team is pretty much set. They have a Super Bowl MVP-winning quarterback plus a pair of quality backups with experience and upside. Saquon Barkley is an MVP-caliber running back as well, with […]

After four consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs entirely, the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to compete yet again. General manager Joe Cronin said as much when he declared that it’s winning time for the Blazers — and their moves this offseason certainly suggest that they’re gearing up for a push despite being in the […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a rough series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Luckily for them, Ben Rice helped the Yankees defeat the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Despite each game’s importance, New York general manager Brian Cashman’s focus to the Major League Baseball trade deadline. San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease has emerged […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to prove that they have one of the smartest front offices operating in the NBA today with the way they land on their feet every time adversity hits. Their 2025 playoff run came to a screeching halt when they got demolished by the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 in the […]

The Houston Rockets sense that there is an opening at the top of the NBA’s totem pole, as they have absolutely loaded up for a potential championship push for next season. They did win 52 games last season after all and was the second-best team in the Western Conference in the regular season, and now, […]