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The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in a unique position, straddling the line between rebuilding and competing, without fully committing to either. They’ve brought back Damian Lillard for a last chapter in Rip City, traded for the championship-tested Jrue Holiday, and added Chinese phenom Yang Hansen with their 2025 lottery pick this offseason. On paper, they now […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries secured a comfortable 74-57 win over the Connecticut Sun to advance to 16-15 on the season. After a subpar first half of 3-point shooting, the Valkyries nailed 10 threes in the second half to take care of business in their final game before another short road trip. Tiffany […]

Arnold Allen disclosed that he was offered a fight at UFC 319 under the promise that it would serve as a title eliminator. This admission, shared on his Instagram, has sent ripples through the featherweight division and the UFC fanbase alike. Allen’s statement also included the observation that the upcoming fight between Aaron Pico and […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their preseason in style, delivering a dominant 29-7 win over the Tennessee Titans. For a game that saw most of the starters take the night off, Tampa Bay’s depth rose to the occasion. They made big plays on both sides of the ball and gave the coaching staff a lot […]

The Buffalo Bills didn’t leave their preseason opener with a win, but they left with some answers. Their 34-25 loss to the New York Giants was more entertaining than the scoreline suggested. It featured a Ray Davis extra point, explosive plays on offense, and the kind of competitive energy coaches want to see in August. […]

The Cleveland Browns couldn’t have asked for a better way to open their 2025 preseason. Under the lights at Bank of America Stadium, the Browns rolled to a 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. Their performance that showcased both polish and promise from a roster still taking shape. For head coach Kevin Stefanski, it was […]

As Week 11 of the 2025 WNBA season unfolds, the postseason picture sharpens with surprising clarity. The Minnesota Lynx, resurgent and dominant, stand at the summit, fueled by balanced excellence and elite coaching. Behind them, the Eastern Conference race tightens dramatically. The Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever have been surging, threatening the historically dominant New York […]

“This has been crazy,” said Kevin Robert Kesar  — who fans formerly knew as WWE Superstar Karrion Kross — over Zoom while talking about his book: Life Is Fighting. “People have been clapping for Karrion Kross, and now people are clapping for Kevin Kesar; I don’t think many people have clapped for that guy in his life, […]

While Shedeur Sanders grabbed attention with his standout preseason debut, several former HBCU stars also made their mark during Week 1 of the preseason. Carson Vinson stood out as the only HBCU player selected in this year’s NFL draft. While the number of former HBCU athletes who transferred to Power Five schools and were drafted […]

The Boston Celtics are the winningest franchise in NBA history with 18 championship banners. Throughout the years, the franchise has witnessed several NBA greats that contributed to the team’s decorated history. Here are the 10 best Boston Celtics duos, ranked. Check out the gallery. 10. Dominique Wilkins and Dino Radja The 90s weren’t exactly the […]

The Florida Panthers will be going for the three-peat in 2025-26 and are coming off another solid offseason. While it has been a near-perfect stretch for the defending champs, their focus is on accomplishing a feat not done since the 1980s: going to four straight Stanley Cup Finals and winning three in a row. The […]

With just weeks until NBA training camps ramp up, fans of the hard-running Chicago Bulls are gradually getting comfortable with a “special” point guard running the second unit. Japan National Team star Yuki Kawamura is still learning the NBA‘s native language after all, both figuratively and literally. However, at least one big name around the […]

The Utah Jazz made their intentions loud and clear this offseason: the rebuild is in full swing. Gone are the veterans who once formed the foundation of the locker room: Jordan Clarkson bought out, Collin Sexton shipped to Charlotte, and John Collins moved in a three-team deal to the Clippers. These weren’t subtle, cosmetic changes. […]

All that remains unknown this NBA offseason is how the restricted free agent market will unfold with Josh Giddey and Jonathan Kuminga. Although Quentin Grimes and Cam Thomas are also restricted free agents this summer, all the focus has been on Giddey and Kuminga for different reasons. In the Chicago Bulls’ case, Giddey has wanted […]

The MLB trade deadline is behind us, and the postseason races are heating up. Both the American League and National League Wild Card races are getting interesting, thanks to freezing cold New York teams. The MLB Power Rankings reflect every game played since the deadline, which means there is a lot of movement this week. […]

At this point, it should come as no surprise that Highest 2 Lowest filmmaker Spike Lee and his star, Denzel Washington, are “comfortable” with one another. That’s one of the benefits of making five films together over the last few decades. Whether or not you’re a fan of Washington and Lee, their work is undeniable. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2025-26 NBA season in an unusual position: not rebuilding, not fully contending, but trying to retool on the fly. The blockbuster summer trade that sent Desmond Bane packing wasn’t the start of a teardown; it was a calculated move to reshape the roster around Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and […]

Few teams reshaped themselves like the Clippers did this offseason. Adding Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, John Collins, and Brook Lopez. Meanwhile, they also re-signed James Harden, keeping the core intact with Kawhi Leonard, positioning them as one of the NBA’s most formidable rosters. Yet with star-studded depth comes tough decisions. Three names: Ben Simmons, Derrick […]

The Houston Rockets have never been shy about making bold moves, but the 2025 offseason took that to an entirely new level. After pulling off a jaw-dropping seven-team trade to land Kevin Durant, general manager Rafael Stone effectively pushed all his chips to the center of the table. The Rockets, who just a season ago […]

The Washington Wizards appear to be playing the long game with discipline and patience. Over the past few seasons, the front office has quietly stockpiled talent, cap flexibility, and future draft capital without sacrificing their ability to compete on a nightly basis. They’re not rushing into splashy, short-term moves. Instead, they’re hoping to build the […]

The Orlando Magic are no longer just a plucky young team on the rise. They’re actually a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference. After years of stockpiling draft picks, taking patient developmental steps, and building an elite defense, the front office finally swung big in the 2025 offseason. The result? An even stronger starting five […]

Cam Thomas is one of four restricted free agents who have yet to decide on their future this NBA offseason. Although the Brooklyn Nets would like to bring Thomas back, there is a caveat to this matter, which is the same situation Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, and Quentin Grimes find themselves in. The fact of […]

Coming off another Eastern Conference Final loss to the Florida Panthers, the Carolina Hurricanes were active this offseason. The team signed free agent winger Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year contract worth $8.5 million per year. They also paid a big price in a trade with the New York Rangers in order to acquire defenseman K’Andre […]

The New Orleans Saints are under no pressure to be good this season. Undoing past mistakes will take at least a year, maybe even longer since the guy who made them is still calling the shots. Fans have begrudgingly watched the team lumber through a four-year playoffs drought and will tough it out for another […]

The Texas Rangers have hovered around the .500 mark for the majority of the season. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has been ejected multiple times this season as he tries to motivate his players. Unfortunately, Texas has not met its standards this season. However, they are not out of time. Tweaking the roster around Nathan Eovaldi, […]

SAN FRANCISCO –  Julie Vanloo is still trying to process her emotions more than a month after being waived by the Golden State Valkyries. Ahead of Vanloo’s first game against the Valkyries, and her first game back in Ballhala, the Los Angeles Sparks guard spoke to reporters honestly and openly about processing all the emotions […]

As the 2025 WNBA trade deadline passed on August 7, several high-stakes deals shook the league, but many teams chose to stay put. Some teams around the league either avoided or were unable to make trades, leaving fans to wonder about the “what‑ifs.” Let’s take a look at the imagined or widely speculated moves each team […]

There is little doubt that quarterback Joe Burrow is the man that makes the Cincinnati Bengals tick. While most teams will point to their quarterback as the team’s most important player, there are few teams that can reach the level Burrow can get to with the Bengals. The only teams that come close to reaching […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. Rob Thomson’s squad is 6-4 over their last ten games heading into their game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. With Bryce Harper leading the way, the belief in Philadelphia’s ability is extremely high. However, players like Kyle Schwarber, Jose Alvarado, […]

The Denver Broncos’ 2025 unofficial depth chart release sparked considerable debate among fans on social media. The fan uproar sparked several conversations, with many predicting that the depth chart would not remain the same by Week 1. The biggest controversy centered on the placement of the team’s rookies, specifically star prospects Jahdae Barron and RJ […]

There are several restricted free agents still seeking to resolve their free-agency matters this NBA offseason. Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors remain far apart in their discussions, whereas Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls have a path to a new deal. Another restricted free agent negotiating his future is Quentin Grimes with the […]

The 2025 WNBA trade deadline, which passed on August 7, marked a pivotal moment in a season already rich with competitive drama, rising star power, and strategic front-office maneuvering. While the deadline didn’t produce the kind of seismic, league-shaking blockbuster moves that casual fans often crave, it instead offered a revealing look into how several […]

With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future hanging in the balance, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves at a crossroads, caught between hope and uncertainty. Milwaukee’s summer is largely defined by waiving and stretching Damian Lillard’s contract to create enough space to sign center Myles Turner. It was an aggressive move, but one that was aimed at retaining Antetokounmpo. […]

The Tennessee Titans released their initial 2025 unofficial depth chart one week ahead of their first preseason game. While most of the listings were expected, the Titans’ raised some eyebrows with their placement of running backs Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears and Kalel Mullings. The backfield did not change much over the offseason, with Mullings joining […]

On paper, the Indiana Pacers enter the 2025-26 coming off the most successful two-year stretch in franchise history. They have had two straight Eastern Conference Finals trips and a Finals berth in 2024. However, the present looks murkier than the recent past. Tyrese Haliburton, the franchise’s engine, tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the […]

The Chicago Bears underwent significant changes over the offseason, making their 2025 depth chart almost unrecognizable. Although Ben Johnson already has an initial outline mapped out, the Bears’ official starting lineup is far from complete. Entering Johnson’s first year as head coach, Chicago returns 16 of their 22 offensive and defensive starters. However, not all […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has opened up about his decision to part ways with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, offering a detailed explanation during a recent livestream. The comments shed light on one of the most discussed player departures in recent NBA history. Irving, now 33, reflected on how his NBA career began […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will enter the new season off the back of a historic campaign that saw them finish first in the East with a 64-18 record. The fact that it all came to an end due in the conference semifinals means that their talented core still have questions to answer, and fans will be […]

The Chicago Bulls have been running on the treadmill of mediocrity for years. They have been too competitive to bottom out for a top lottery pick, yet not good enough to genuinely contend in the East. This awkward middle ground has bred an uneasy mix of roster stagnation and missed opportunities. As the 2025-26 NBA […]