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The Houston Texans have their eyes set on contending in the AFC. However, they’ll need more than just a brilliant young quarterback to get there. Note that CJ Stroud’s sophomore campaign showed both promise and pain. Much of the latter was rooted in protection breakdowns and inconsistent offensive output. As the team enters 2025, a […]

The fifth-annual WNBA Commissioner’s Cup has been underway for a week, and there’s been plenty for fans to feast on. With the competition barreling towards the end and the July 1 championship game, let’s take a look at which teams are emerging from the pack and proving they have what it takes to walk away […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason plans were abruptly recalibrated when rookie center Zach Edey underwent surgery for excessive ligamentous laxity in his left ankle, sidelining him indefinitely. With their 7-foot-4 anchor of the future expected to miss a significant portion of the 2025-26 season, new head coach Tuomas Iisalo faces an early defining challenge. Yet within […]

Winning is one thing, but Brittney Sykes and the Washington Mystics executed a beatdown of the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. The 2025 Unrivaled champion led the team with 28 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3 PT) and six assists in a 104-67 home victory in Washington’s best performance of the season, and No. 3 overall pick Sonia […]

A number of big-name players will be moved ahead of MLB’s July 31 trade deadline. Selling teams will look to move their veterans for prospects who can contribute in the future, whereas trade deadline buyers will add major league talent that can help in a World Series push this season. Fans have already heard rumors, […]

For several seasons, the Charlotte Hornets have been marred with mediocrity as the franchise tries to end its playoff absence. To make matters more interesting, despite being a terrible squad, the team has yet to fully capitalize on the NBA Draft. This year, the Hornets will have another shot in improving their roster, as the […]

The Detroit Lions will be motivated to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit’s magical 2024 campaign, which was arguably the best season in franchise history, ended with a dud in the playoffs. The Lions simply suffered too many defensive injuries and could not field a competent unit during the postseason. Detroit will be looking […]

The Nashville Predators were nothing short of an abject disappointment throughout the 2024-25 NHL season. They entered the campaign with bonafide Stanley Cup expectations thanks to the additions of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei, and they also re-signed goaltender Juuse Saros to an eight-year contract extension. General manager Barry Trotz essentially went “all-in” […]

The 125th U.S. Open is upon us, and the world’s best golfers are at Oakmont Country Club just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. The golf season’s third major championship is sure to deliver the drama, excitement, and glory to its prestigious winner once again. But this year, maybe more than most, has an elevated sense of […]

The UFC flyweight division just got a seismic shake-up. With Manel Kape forced out of his UFC 317 title eliminator against Brandon Royval due to an undisclosed injury, surging prospect Joshua Van steps in on short notice. The stakes couldn’t be higher, for Van, it’s a rocket to the top after his electrifying TKO of […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the playoffs for a fifth straight season this year. Still, there was improvement for Columbus this past season. After having just one season over 80 points and one season not in last place in their division in four years, they made a step forward this year. This past year, the […]

The Florida Panthers are once again competing in the Stanley Cup Final, the third consecutive season that they’re one of the two final teams standing. Currently, they’re deadlocked with the Edmonton Oilers at one game apiece in the first Cup Final rematch the NHL has seen since the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins met […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is on July 31 at 6 p.m. EDT, but teams are already trending in one direction or the other when it comes to the trade market. Usually, teams will either be sellers or buyers at the trade deadline. However, most teams end up standing pat when they are unable to […]

The Ottawa Senators returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Senators would fall to the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games. Regardless, this was a major step forward for Ottawa. With much of the core still under contract, the Sens have a solid base to start with. Still, they have some […]

What was once considered a very deep draft well into the second round is no more. Even though plenty of talent will be available throughout the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the NCAA withdrawal deadline saw many potential prospects opt for NIL deals over what the NBA could offer them in the second […]

The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future ahead. The franchise already has special pieces in the fold in the form of Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, and 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle. The excitement doesn’t end there as the Spurs will be selecting with the second overall pick at the upcoming NBA […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings have been flipped upside down since the beginning of the season. With bad starts from some solid teams and surprising playoff contenders, we have a very different list than the debut edition in February. But this week, the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers all posted poor records. […]

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the busiest teams in the trade market in recent years, and that likely won’t stop anytime soon. But would they actually try to trade for Kevin Durant? Not long ago, they traded away Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby in separate deals. Those moves netted draft capital, Immanuel Quickley, […]

In a recent interview on Submission Radio, Justin Gaethje’s manager Ali Abdelaziz dropped a bombshell that has sent shockwaves through the UFC lightweight division. Abdelaziz revealed that Gaethje is seriously considering retirement if he doesn’t get the next title shot following the upcoming UFC 317 lightweight championship bout between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira. “He […]

The St. Louis Blues returned to the playoffs this past season after a two-year hiatus. The Blues lost in the first round to the Winnipeg Jets in seven games. Now the Blues look towards the offseason. They have been a solid team since winning the Cup in 2019 but have not moved past the second […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a roster hovering between playoff contention and full-scale rebuild. As such, the 2025 NBA Draft presents an opportunity to solidify their direction. Holding the No. 13 pick, Atlanta has a chance to add a young, impactful talent. Whoever that turns out to be can either complement star guard Trae Young or […]

UFC 316 was supposed to be another electric chapter in the Sean O’Malley story, a night where the “Suga Show” would once again dazzle, defend, and deliver. Instead, it became the setting for one of the most shocking moments in recent MMA history: O’Malley seemingly giving up against Merab Dvalishvili, handing the Georgian his first-ever […]

The New York Knicks had a remarkable overall performance during the 2024-2025 season, putting together their second consecutive 50-win season and coming within two games of reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in a quarter-century. Unfortunately for fans of the Knickerbockers, though, they had an up-and-down postseason. The Knicks defeated an injury-depleted Celtics […]

The Rainbow Six Siege X Release Date arrives soon, with massive gameplay overhauls, new maps and modes, a new RoadMap, and much more. Siege X also brings big changes to destructible environments, rappelling, and much more. Overall, Siege X is not the end of Rainbow Six Siege, but rather the beginning of something new. Without […]

The New Jersey Devils returned to the playoffs for the second time in three years. The Devils were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes for the second time in three years as well. Expectations for this team have remained high, and they will look to take a step towards winning their first Cup since 2012. We […]

The landscape of women’s MMA has been shaped by seismic showdowns, Rousey vs. Holm, Cyborg vs. Nunes, Weili vs. Joanna, but none have carried the magnitude, anticipation, or legacy implications of Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. This isn’t just a title fight; it’s the collision of two eras, two […]

The Miami Dolphins are entering the 2025 NFL season with a renewed sense of urgency after an 8-9 finish in 2024. General Manager Chris Grier and Head Coach Mike McDaniel have made it clear: competition will be fierce, and no veteran’s role is safe. With a draft class headlined by physical, NFL-ready prospects and a […]

Fresh off a Super Bowl victory, the Philadelphia Eagles are not resting on their laurels. General Manager Howie Roseman and the front office have injected the roster with ten new rookies, many of whom are poised to challenge established veterans for significant roles. With a culture that encourages competition and development, several veterans enter the […]

The Dallas Cowboys are entering the 2025 season with a roster in transition, blending established veterans with a promising influx of rookie talent. After a disappointing 2024 campaign, the front office aggressively targeted areas of need in the draft, and early offseason workouts suggest several veterans could see their roles diminished, or even lose their […]

Nothing makes me feel older than being old enough to appreciate How to Train Your Dragon when it came out in 2010 and now be around for its live-action remake starring Mason Thames and Nico Parker. I suppose this is how life goes. Movies that came out during my childhood, such as How to Train […]

After a season defined by transition and uncertainty, the Portland Trail Blazers enter the 2025 NBA Draft with a critical opportunity to recalibrate their rebuild and fortify the foundation for future success. The No. 11 pick may not offer a generational prospect. However, a team like Portland has intriguing young pieces, difficult roster decisions, and […]

The Houston Rockets are no longer a rebuilding team quietly stockpiling draft assets and banking on internal development. Under head coach Ime Udoka’s sharp leadership, this team has transformed into one of the NBA’s most compelling stories. The Rockets have gone from the basement of the Western Conference to a legitimate contender in a short […]

The 2025 NBA Draft might be the most important night for the Charlotte Hornets in years. They are coming off yet another season mired in the league’s basement. As such, Hornets fans are once again hoping this will be the year everything starts to click. The organization faces a critical choice. This is one that […]

With their 11 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks tied for the most rookies selected at the event. Coming off an impressive first season under head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks have a lot of roster changes forthcoming in the offseason. Despite coming off their best season since 2020, the Seahawks remain […]

The Colorado Avalanche had a good season that ended in disappointment after losing to the Dallas Stars in the first round. Now, the Avalance hope they can take that next step and finally get past the Stars. There is a chance to get better, but the reverse can also be true for Colorado. The Avalanche’s […]

The Carolina Panthers are ready to take a big step forward during the 2025 NFL season. Carolina did not have a great 2024 campaign, but it did end on a high note. The Panthers only won five games, but looked competitive down the back stretch of the regular season. Carolina even logged a huge upset […]

The New York Rangers endured a terrible season, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs a season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. Now, the Rangers must bounce back and cannot afford another setback. The Rangers’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency could plunge them even further down the standings next season. New York has some big […]

The Chicago Bears are ready to take a big leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Many NFL experts believe that the Bears are the most improved team in the league this offseason, thanks to a handful of important moves. Chicago hired former Lions OC Ben Johnson as their next head coach, setting a new […]

The Washington Capitals are coming off a season where they finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference and saw Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. Then, Ovechkin and the Capitals lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round, bringing an end to a promising season with disappointment. The Caps can […]