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There is arguably no NBA team that is worse at drafting and that makes more poor draft day decisions than the Sacramento Kings. The team’s history is full of draft busts, and although they had more success as a franchise when they were called the Rochester Royals, Cincinnati Royals, Kansas City-Omaha Royals, or Kansas City […]

For a fourth straight year, the Dallas Stars made the playoffs. And for a third straight season, they were eliminated in the Western Conference Final. This year, it was another loss to the Edmonton Oilers for Dallas. The Stars have already made offseason moves, firing Pete DeBoer. Now Dallas needs to figure out how to […]

The Edmonton Oilers were defeated in the Stanley Cup Final for a second straight season by the Florida Panthers. While back-to-back Cup appearances is a great accomplishment, a team from Canada has not hoisted Lord Stanley since 1993. The Oilers would like to have another chance to break the Canadian drought, but in order to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are reeling after a second straight playoff exit. With Giannis Antetokounmpo rumored to be growing impatient, it seems like the Bucks have to move heaven and earth to keep their two-time NBA MVP happy. However, it’s not promising that they will only have the 47th overall pick to upgrade their roster through […]

Madden 26 features 50 traits across several positions that dictate how a player behaves on the field. By using real NFL data, these traits enable players to act more authentically to their real life counterpart. Therefore, EA Sports added these traits in an effort to improve the realism of the game. But what are all […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t exactly have a rich history. However, they turned things around after the arrival of LeBron James followed by the current era that has propelled the franchise back to relevancy. After a disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, the Cavs will look forward to the offseason to make […]

No NBA team has had worse injury luck throughout their existence than the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has somewhat frequently drafted near the top of the draft, but they’ve regularly selected some of the biggest draft busts in NBA history. Even now, 2023 third-overall pick Scoot Henderson has been looked at as a draft […]

The Houston Rockets cemented themselves as one of the up-and-coming teams in the NBA after placing second in the Western Conference with a 52-win season. Unfortunately, their playoff hopes quickly died off after the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Rockets in the first round. On the bright side, they have the option to make some […]

The Madden 26 Gameplay Reveal Deep Dive has arrived, showing off new changes for both Coach and QB play. Overall, Madden 26 is adding a ton of new systems and features to enhance coaches, players, the weather, the depth charts, AI behavior, and so much more. There’s a lot to dive in with this new […]

The Washington Capitals were the best team in the Eastern Conference this past season. Still, the Capitals would fall to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As they look to make another playoff run, in what could be Alex Ovechkin’s last season, we look at the players who should […]

The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies hit an obvious crossroads after a disappointing, injury-riddled season, per EVP Zach Kleiman’s exit interview. Taylor Jenkins did not survive the 82-game gauntlet and the first aggressive move to elevate the team back into Western Conference contention was sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and multiple first-round […]

For a third straight season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have failed to make the playoffs. They have already made major moves, as the Penguins have hired Dan Muse as the new head coach. Still, they need to make moves to grow towards the future. These are the three players the Penguins must trade in the 2025 […]

The 2024-25 season did not go according to plan for the Atlanta Hawks. It was a disappointing end to the year for them, as they ended up missing the playoffs entirely after suffering two defeats in the play-in tournament. The Hawks made a name for themselves as the league’s giant slayer this past season, only […]

There are plenty of reasons why the Golden State Valkyries’ suffered an 80-71 loss to the Dallas Wings, who were 1-11 before this game. Wings’ rookie sensation Paige Bueckers continued her hot streak with 2o points and four steals, along with Arike Ogunbowale’s 19 points and six assists. Additionally, the Valkyries were down four critical […]

Kevin Durant’s Phoenix saga looks destined for its next act. After a disappointing 36–46 season that saw the Suns miss the playoffs, the organization stands at a crossroads. With franchises lining up to acquire the 36-year-old superstar, Phoenix is in prime position to steer a transformative rebuild. That’s assuming they can strike the right deal. […]

The Chicago Cubs were 44-28 before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs have held a sizable lead in the National League Central division for most of the season after a hot start to the season. With the trade deadline looming, Chicago is under pressure to make significant upgrades as they look to contend. […]

The NBA Finals might be ongoing, but that doesn’t mean that the other 28 teams must stop looking for ways to improve their team. For the Orlando Magic, they might be sensing that the they can pry their window of contention wide-open with a single move, as they secured the services of noted marksman Desmond […]

The Rookie of the Year (ROTY) race in the 2025 WNBA season is turning out to be much more competitive than anticipated, and the league has thrived because of it. The young, energetic, and highly motivated first-year players have set the W ablaze with their talent, giving No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers an unexpected […]

The Seattle Mariners are 36-35 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. The Mariners have been fighting with the Houston Astros for the top spot in the American League West all season. With the trade deadline looming, Seattle is one of many teams looking to be aggressive on the market. The Baltimore Orioles […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most intriguing organizations in the NBA this offseason. Aside from having a generational talent in Victor Wembanyama and recently taking a major step forward in their rebuild by trading for All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox, the Spurs own an abundance of assets that put them in a position […]

I’ll just come out and say it: Love Island USA might just be one of the best TV programs I’ve ever seen. Sure, this is my first season watching the show, and I initially started watching because of Tuskegee University alumna Olandria Carthen, but it’s been hard not to be enthralled with the show and the […]

When Desmond Bane was traded, a popular sentiment across social media was to marvel at the return on a good-but-not-great player — especially in comparison to what stars have recently been going for. Four unprotected first-rounders and two productive role players in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony is a very nice haul. The key to […]

The Chicago Bears are ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago has been praised as the most improved team in the NFL this offseason and it is easy to understand the hype. The Bears got off to a hot start, adding former Lions OC Ben Johnson as their next head head […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a disappointing finish to their season after failing to advance past the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It’s safe to say that the Warriors dynasty currently hangs in the balance, despite making a major trade at the deadline for disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. While […]

The Kansas City Royals have two World Series titles that help form the list of the greatest players in franchise history. Their 1985 title was led by George Brett, and their ragtag 2015 group featured Salvador Perez, who will certainly be on the list. Plus, a recent MVP runner-up is making a case to join […]

As the 2025 WNBA season concludes another week, the landscape of the league is starting to become more competitive. What looked to be a set-in-stone WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final rematch between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx is now up in the air after both sides suffered their first defeat as surging teams like […]

So many 2025 NBA Draft prospects have pulled their names out of the draft since projections had them going in the second round. NBA teams will draft tons of talent in the lottery and the rest of the first round, but this class is thin when it comes to depth. Because of that, there aren’t […]

We’ve got the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals Game 6 results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. Currently, the Thunder have a 3-2 lead in the series. OKC is just one victory away from winning the NBA Finals. But while Tyrese Haliburton may not be 100%, […]

Many thought that Kevin Durant would be the first blockbuster trade to happen before the 2025 NBA Draft. Well, that is not the case. The Orlando Magic came out of left field and traded a boatload of first-round picks, along with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. The Magic, […]

For the Baltimore Ravens, 2025 minicamp isn’t just a tune-up; it’s a crucible. With one of the deepest and most talented rosters in the league, the Ravens will face some of the toughest cut decisions in the NFL ahead of the 2025 season. Two veterans now find themselves firmly on the bubble. Their résumés are […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have put the Indiana Pacers on the brink of elimination for the first time these playoffs, taking a 3-2 series lead with a 120-109 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. Jalen Williams’ performance drew an intriguing Michael Jordan–Scottie Pippen comparison from ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith. […]

The Seattle Marines are looking to make some impact moves heading into the MLB trade deadline. The Mariners sit in second place in the American League West division with a 36-35 record. Along with that, the team is just half a game out from a Wild Card spot. With now being the time for teams […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most prestigious team in the NBA. They have been to a record 32 NBA Finals, winning 17 of them. Because of that, the team has obviously had a lot of talent throughout their existence. A number of the best players in NBA history came to Los Angeles at some […]

The unexpected trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in return for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and a handful of future first-round draft picks has startled the NBA world. Therefore, Memphis now has the draft capital and young talent to be a formidable player in trade talks, with many teams eyeing another steal from […]

Rumors involving Kevin Durant and his inevitable trade are starting to ramp up. The Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and New York Knicks appear to be Durant’s most likely landing spots, with the former team reportedly being the most aggressive pursuer. However, reports suggest that Durant doesn’t want to play in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had no reason to wait for the NBA Finals to wrap up before making a significant offseason move. Getting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-rounders plus a swap option from the Orlando Magic for Desmond Bane was too good of an offer to pass up. There are plenty of reasons to […]

As the NBA offseason heats up, all eyes are on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. With Durant reportedly preferring to land with the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, or Houston Rockets, the Suns find themselves at a franchise crossroads. While Phoenix is open to dealing Durant to his preferred destinations, they remain committed to […]

The UFC Apex in Las Vegas is set to host another thrilling night of fights on August 9th, as rising bantamweight Elijah Smith makes his highly anticipated return to the Octagon against Japan’s Toshiomi Kazama. The bout, has been confirmed to Garrett Kerman of ClutchPoints, adds even more intrigue to an already stacked UFC Fight […]

The New England Patriots are no strangers to change. However, the 2025 offseason has ushered in a tidal wave of transformation that may be bigger than most. From the top down, this team has undergone a philosophical shift. They have a new head coach, a returning offensive architect, and a flurry of roster moves signaling […]