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When the Atlanta Hawks swung a draft night deal with the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2025 NBA Draft, most of the headlines focused on the future first-round pick the team secured. The Hawks moved down ten spots, picked up an unprotected 2026 first-rounder that could be very valuable, and still selected Georgia forward Asa […]

A top-25 battle in the Big Ten is on tap for Saturday as USC visits Illinois. USC enters the game undefeated and already with two wins in the conference. Meanwhile, Illinois is coming off its first defeat of the year, as the Illini fell to Indiana. Both teams are trying to prove that they are […]

As the Timberwolves’ 2025-26 season approaches, one player who was a virtual non-factor for much of last season suddenly looks poised to shock the NBA with a breakout campaign: Terrence Shannon Jr. The former Illinois All-American endured a difficult rookie year. For 22 games in the heart of the season, he was essentially a healthy […]

The Chicago Bulls haven’t had a young player generate this much excitement since Derrick Rose returned home as the No. 1 overall pick in 2008. Now, 17 years later, the franchise once again looks to a hometown product as its potential savior. Matas Buzelis, the 6-foot-10 forward who was selected with the No. 11 overall […]

As the Washington Wizards prepare for the 2025-26 season, one name has quietly slipped under the radar, a name that deserves just as much attention, if not more. That player is Kyshawn George, the 6-foot-9 Swiss wing who flashed enormous potential during his rookie season in Washington. While his numbers may not leap off the […]

On July 8th, the Detroit Tigers were cruising in the American League Central. They were the only team in the division with a record of .500 or better. They had a 10-game lead over the second-place Kansas City Royals. The next closest team in the division was the Cleveland Guardians, who were 15.5 games back […]

For the fourth week in a row, the Philadelphia Eagles will put their undefeated streak on the line against an opponent fully committed to besting the reigning Super Bowl champions: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Going toe-to-toe once more in what has seemingly become a yearly showdown, the Eagles and Buccaneers find themselves in very similar […]

The Kansas City Chiefs enter their Week 4 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens in unfamiliar territory. They are 1-2 and sit two games behind the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West. The Chargers face the winless New York Giants on Sunday. So, a loss this week would likely place the Chiefs three back, having […]

The way we talk about Division II HBCU football is fundamentally destructive. Too often, the conversation is rooted in a reductive, top-down viewpoint that diminishes the quality and significance of D-II athletics, particularly from those who support Division I FCS institutions. You can see this toxic dynamic play out every season. When a top-tier FCS […]

The National League MVP conversation has changed multiple times throughout the season. However, one thing has stayed consistent; Shohei Ohtani is the front runner by a mile. The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their spot in the playoffs, using a late push to run away with the NL West. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has put […]

The Buffalo Sabres enter the 2025-26 NHL season looking to end a 14-year playoff drought. The Sabres finished 14th in the Eastern Conference last season, posting a 36-39-7 record with 79 points. However, they face an uphill battle as they try to get back to the postseason. Below are four predictions for the Sabres’ 2025-26 […]

Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, and Sterling Sharpe were elected as Hall of Famers in 2025 as a part of the smallest Hall of Fame class in 20 years. So few inductions will open up the door for a bigger 2026 Hall of Fame class. On Wednesday, 128 modern era players were nominated to […]

The Anaheim Ducks are preparing for the 2025-26 NHL season that starts in just two weeks, and there is a lot of anticipation in the air. After the Ducks hired Joel Quenneville, there are higher expectations for this hockey team. A new coaching staff gets to play with talented young players. Notably, young talent like […]

The MVP race in the American League has been a two-player competition for months. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh are neck-and-neck as candidates. However, both players have five games left to make their case for the award. Despite how historic Raleigh’s season has been, Judge is the clear-cut […]

The Los Angeles Chargers travel to New York to take on the Giants this Sunday. The Bolts are 3-0 on the season after taking down three consecutive AFC West opponents. As for the Giants, they are 0-3 with two division losses and a recent one to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. The […]

The Denver Broncos will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4 on Monday Night Football. Notably, it will be the second time a national audience sees the Bengals-Broncos matchup on Monday Night Football, as the teams met in Cincinnati last season. With the Broncos off to a 1-2 start, there is work to do, as […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in a truly desperate situation at quarterback. Joe Burrow suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury in Week 2. That injury will sideline him for at least three months, meaning at best he could return for a late-season playoff push in late December. But the Bengals actually have to be in […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will travel to Santa Clara, California, to face the San Francisco 49ers this weekend at Levi Stadium. Ultimately, this will be a great battle between two strong teams. This Jaguars-49ers Week 4 clash could also feature the return of Brock Purdy. That makes these Jaguars-49ers bold predictions even more interesting, considering the […]

For much of his career, Bill Belichick was defined by his genius on the football field, not his personal life. That shifted when his relationship with Jordon Hudson came into public view. At first glance, the story reads like a cliché tabloid headline: an NFL legend dating someone nearly five decades younger. But once you […]

There is only one week left for Jonathan Kuminga to make a decision about his qualifying offer from the Golden State Warriors. As the two sides continue to be at opposite ends of contract discussions this offseason, a lot of mystery surrounds what the Warriors will look like entering Media Day and the start of […]

The Baltimore Ravens travel to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend. After the Ravens stumbled against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football, they look to bounce back. This Ravens-Chiefs Week 4 showdown will pit two excellent quarterbacks against one another. However, both teams are 1-2 and looking to pick things […]

A lot has changed around the NBA this offseason, and all 30 teams look slightly different as training camps and the preseason begin. Whereas some teams added All-Star-level talents by way of trades and free agency, others made smaller moves to round out their rosters. Of course, there are then teams who are rebuilding and […]

Two of the top six teams in the latest AP Top 25 are set to square off. Oregon is currently ranked sixth in the AP Poll, while also the top team in the College Football Power Rankings. Meanwhile, Penn State is ranked third in the AP Poll and fourth in the Power Rankings. One of […]

Week 3 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is already behind us and fantasy managers are already crunching numbers and dissecting matchups ahead of a pivotal Week 4. One of the most underrated aspects of a successful fantasy football team is the production from the Defense/Special Teams (D/ST) slot. Whether you stream your defense […]

NBA 2K26 features many different badges for MyPLAYERS to dominate with in MyCAREER. Whether you’re on offense or defense, inside or out, these badges will make you a better player. Furthermore, each badge has five different levels, which represent how much more effective they are on the court. Without further ado, here’s every badge in […]

What are the Toronto Blue Jays’ chances of actually winning the World Series after being the first American League team to clinch a spot in the postseason? The Blue Jays have been the most surprising team in the majors this season, but things haven’t been looking as positive over the past two weeks. The concerns […]

In this NBA 2K26 MyCAREER Beginner’s Guide, we’ll help new and returning players understand how the mode works. MyCAREER mode lets you follow your MyPLAYER’s journey from his High School Days and into his NBA career. However, there’s a lot to know about the mode early on that can help players in the long run. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with an enviable core of young talent. After stockpiling five first-round picks and reshaping the roster in recent years, the franchise finally has a blend of potential stars and rotation-ready prospects. But among all the buzz surrounding the Nets’ draft haul, one name stands out as […]

It is a battle of undefeated teams in Week 5 as LSU visits Ole Miss. The Rebels come into this game as the favorite at home, but LSU is the top team in the current SEC Power Rankings. As these two SEC teams collide, it is time to make bold predictions for the game. LSU […]

A seismic shift has roiled the build-up to UFC Rio Fight Night, set for October 11th at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After a flurry of speculation, Rafael Fiziev has officially withdrawn from the main event clash with Charles Oliveira, opening the door for Poland’s Mateusz Gamrot to seize the marquee spot in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025-26 season with one of the deepest rosters in the NBA, blending seasoned stars and promising veterans. With the return of Chris Paul on a one-year deal, alongside James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Bradley Beal, and Brook Lopez, the Clippers are built to contend deep into the playoffs. In such […]

Every NBA season delivers a surprise. Sometimes it’s a team suddenly vaulting into playoff contention after years in the lottery. Sometimes it’s an unheralded role player becoming indispensable to a contender. But the most compelling storylines often come from rookies: young prospects who, against expectation, prove themselves to be NBA-ready faster than anyone imagined. In […]

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 offseason as one of the league’s most intriguing contenders. After two years of steady progress under Ime Udoka and a rapid rebuild built around young talent like Jalen Green, Alperen Şengün, and Amen Thompson, the Rockets shifted into win-now mode. Their crown jewel acquisition this summer was Kevin Durant, […]

Oklahoma got unfortunate news this week, learning that star quarterback John Mateer will be missing time. Mateer injured his throwing hand during the No. 7 Sooners’ Week 4 win over Auburn. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the injury will require surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand. The return timeline is said to […]

Wide receiver is the deepest position in fantasy football. It is also the trickiest, though. The sheer volume of options can tempt managers into chasing last week’s points or stubbornly starting name-brand players despite poor matchups. Week 4 of the 2025 season brings a fascinating mix of rising playmakers, volatile deep threats, and fading veterans. […]

If there’s one position in fantasy football that keeps managers awake at night, it’s wide receiver. The sheer volume of talent combined with weekly volatility makes it both exhilarating and maddening to project. Last week it was Tre Tucker of the Raiders stealing the spotlight. Meanwhile, injuries to stars like CeeDee Lamb, Mike Evans, and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are officially in the playoffs, even if their exact seeding remains up in the air. Soon, fans will find out whether the best team money – and Andrew Friedman – could assemble will be able to make good on their sky-high potential, or if they will go down as one of […]

The first three weeks of the 2025 NFL season have delivered chaos at the quarterback position. As such, fantasy football managers are feeling the effects. While running backs and wide receivers have provided some semblance of predictability, the QB landscape has been all over the map. Only Lamar Jackson and Caleb Williams have been able […]

The playoff picture and some individual award races are starting to take shape after Week 3 of the NFL season, and a couple of Week 3 games went a long way toward forming some of those narratives for those awards a month into the season. While teams like the Ravens, Patriots and Falcons struggled in […]