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The Pittsburgh Steelers are never truly irrelevant. Under head coach Mike Tomlin, they’ve defied mediocrity year after year. In fact, they have never posted a losing season and always remain within reach of the AFC playoff conversation. In today’s NFL, however, being competitive isn’t good enough. The league belongs to teams with elite quarterbacks, dynamic […]

The Buffalo Sabres have kicked off their summer with a major move. The Sabres traded JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan. Now GM Kevyn Adams can set his sights on the next major move in Buffalo. Moving Peterka was something that was probably necessary for the Sabres […]

With training camp just around the corner, the Jacksonville Jaguars still have one glaring void that needs to be addressed. It could make the difference between another middling campaign and a legitimate playoff push. Note that the Jaguars have flirted with postseason relevance in recent years. Inconsistency on the defensive end, however, continues to hold […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2025 training camp with a new quarterback, a retooled offense, and a roster brimming with both promise and uncertainty. Under the aggressive leadership of general manager Omar Khan, the Steelers have made it clear that no player is untouchable if it means improving the team’s long-term outlook. As the dust […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Being an advocate for the people, both vocally and in action, is nothing new for Natasha Cloud of the New York Liberty. Even amidst the political uncertainty in this country, nothing will ever stop Cloud from speaking up for those who do not have a platform like hers. Ahead of the Liberty’s game […]

As the Buffalo Bills prepare for the 2025 NFL training camp, one storyline has overshadowed all others, the contract standoff with star running back James Cook. Despite back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons and a pivotal role in Buffalo’s high-powered offense, Cook enters camp as the most obvious trade candidate on the roster—a situation that could reshape […]

The Nashville Predators were nothing short of a major disappointment throughout the 2024–25 NHL season. They entered the campaign with legitimate Stanley Cup aspirations following the high-profile additions of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei. The team also secured goaltender Juuse Saros with an eight-year contract extension. General manager Barry Trotz essentially went “all-in” […]

As the San Francisco 49ers gear up for the 2025 training camp, the franchise finds itself at a familiar crossroads: balancing a championship-caliber roster with the financial and strategic realities of the NFL. The 49ers have made bold moves in recent years, but with a roster flush with talent and a few lingering contract conundrums, […]

The NBA Draft is always full of trades, and Wednesday night was no different. While the beginning of the NBA Draft was relatively quiet on the trade front, the deals started to come in thick and fast after the first few picks were made. In the end, perhaps none of the deals had the ramifications […]

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft was nothing short of a whirlwind of excitement and movement up and down the board. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper kicked things off by being the first two players selected by the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, respectively, but what happened inside the top 10 was […]

The New York Yankees are still at the top of the American League East, but their lead is slim. Both New York and the Tampa Bay Rays won their games on Wednesday, but the trajectory of each is different. The Yankees offense is in a free fall, lacking the dominance they started the season with. […]

The Ottawa Senators had a successful season, advancing to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, the Sens are locked and ready to bounce back. However, there is still work to be done in the NHL offseason. Michael Amadio, Shane Pinto, and David Perron will all be […]

It is officially time for the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg is going to be the first pick for the Dallas Mavericks and Dylan Harper will be going second, but what happens after that is a major unknown. We finally have the answers to all of the draft questions in live time with the NBA […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder capped off a storybook 2024-25 season by defeating the Indiana Pacers in a hard-fought seven-game NBA Finals series. Spearheaded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s brilliance, the Thunder announced their arrival as a true NBA powerhouse. However, even in victory, the Finals exposed key areas of concern, gaps that savvy teams like Indiana nearly […]

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Tuesday to rise to 41-37 on the season. Cal Raleigh continues to break records for the Mariners with his power, leading an elite offense. Despite their excellence at the plate, Seattle is still in second place in the American League West behind the Houston Astros by […]

The Calgary Flames are coming off a season where they just missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, they hope to bounce back and retool with a roster that can help them regain their footing. The nightmare scenario in Calgary could see everything reduced to ashes. Thus, they need to make the moves necessary. Rasmus Andersson, […]

The Brooklyn Nets have five first round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. If they make all five selections, it would set a record. However, general manager Sean Marks could package some of their picks in order to move up the board. Brooklyn’s highest pick is No. 8. In addition to that the depth of […]

The Nashville Predators are coming off one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory. Now, they hope to bounce back, but must overcome some loud trade rumors. One of their top scorers is involved in those trade rumors, and there is a small chance the Preds could deal him. Jonathan Marchessault has been at […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the defending World Series champions and will look to repeat as champions in 2025. While they have played well this season, there are still numerous obstacles to overcome. Despite being first in the National League West and the top-rated team in the NL, the Dodgers still have some holes to […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the playoffs for a fifth straight season. The Jackets are expected to be aggressive this offseason. They could trade off one of their first-round draft picks in the 2025 NHL draft, or could go a different direction. Columbus has multiple valuable pieces that can be part of trade packages this […]

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.06 arrived this week, adding a new difficulty, a new free story pack, and more. Furthermore, the update made a big adjustment to the Regional Alert System, and adds tons of bug fixes. Without further ado, let’s take a look. Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.06 Patch Notes One day you're rolling […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made it to the playoffs for an eighth straight season. Still, for the second time in three years, the Hurricanes lost to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. They need to make moves to return to Stanley Cup contention for the first time since 2006. The Canes have multiple trade […]

It is finally time for the 2025 NBA Draft. This year’s pre-draft period has been like none other, as the unpredictability that awaits after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are off the board will change the trajectory of the NBA for years to come. If there is anything known, it’s that plenty of trades are […]

The Orlando Magic have held the first overall pick four times over their relatively short existence. They’ve hit the mark with those picks, drafting Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Dwight Howard, and Paolo Banchero. They haven’t had as much success when not selecting at the top of the draft, though. So, check out the gallery to […]

Wednesday’s draft will be the second straight blockbuster event of the week for the Washington Wizards, as they traded veteran guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The former NBA champion wasn’t part of the franchise’s future plans, but they’ll have a different vision for whoever they get with the No. 6 […]

Two summers ago, the Boston Celtics brought in center Kristaps Porzingis to solidify their status as a legitimate title contender. He accomplished that and more, as his pivotal performance in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals helped Boston hoist banner no. 18 into the rafters. Less than a year removed from that series-opening win, […]

The Winnipeg Jets are coming off their best season since relocating from Atlanta. They won the President’s Trophy as the team with the most points in the NHL, but the Jets would fall in the second round to the Dallas Stars. If the Jets want to be the first Canadian team to lift the Cup […]

When news broke that the Portland Trail Blazers were re-acquiring Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Boston Celtics centered around Anfernee Simons, it took the NBA world by storm. Suddenly, the 2024 NBA Champions were blowing up their core, with the Simons deal serving as an appetizer for the Kristaps Porzingis trade to come, […]

The Houston Astros 45-33 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston’s general manager hinted that he has some big plans at the trade deadline. However, more than a month away from the July 31 deadline, the Astros have given themselves plenty of room for error. Houston holds a sizable lead over the Seattle […]

For years, Marvel has struggled with their MCU series, but now, Chinaka Hodge’s Ironheart — a continuation of the character’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever introduction — may save the day. At least, it gets off to a promising start. Having seen half of the upcoming series, I can say that I think Marvel may have something […]

The NBA Draft will be held on June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The first two picks are essentially set in stone and already locked in, with Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper projected to go to the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, respectively. As a result, the draft will really […]

The Texas Rangers were 38-41 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Bruce Bochy’s team finds themselves  in the bottom half of the American League West. More than five games separate them from the Houston Astros at the top. With Corey Bradford out for the rest of the season, the Rangers’ path just got […]

The Denver Nuggets came as close as anyone did to defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs. Nikola Jokic and Co. pushed the NBA champions to a seventh game in their second round series. Unfortunately, injuries to Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon resulted in an 125-93 blowout. Heading into the offseason, Nuggets president […]

The Boston Bruins failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. It was a disastrous season for the franchise, finishing last in the Atlantic Division and with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference. The Bruins have hired former player Marco Strum to attempt to right the ship as the head coach. […]

The UFC is all about entertainment, so Dana White tends to give fans what they want in terms of matchups inside of the octagon. We’ve seen countless super fights, most of which resulted in entertaining bouts that lived up to the hype. There are a lot of extracurriculars that go into fighting, though, and sometimes, […]

The New York Knicks only have one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. 49 prospects will be selected before they’re on the clock. Leon Rose, however, has made draft-night deals in four of his first five drafts as Knicks team president. Reports are already surfacing that they’ll be active in this year’s market, too. They’re […]

The Los Angeles Rams know that the 2025 NFL season will be important for the future of the franchise. The Rams nearly made the NFC Championship in 2024, but lost a very close game against the Eagles. Now that the Rams have Matthew Stafford back on a reworked contract, they understand that they need to […]

The first overall pick of the NBA Draft is usually the most talented prospect out of the class. The Dallas Mavericks certainly hope that’s the case with Cooper Flagg, the consensus top pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. But while true more often than not, there are only a handful of top overall picks […]

The New Jersey Devils returned to the playoffs for the second time in three years. Still, the Devils would fall to the Carolina Hurricanes for the second time in the past three seasons. While it was a disappointing end to the campaign for New Jersey, they have hope for the future. They will get Jack […]