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The New York Yankees, as usual, have aspirations of winning a World Series. Last season, they were embarrassed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic with their defense being the primary reason. They didn’t do much to improve defensively during the offseason. But on Friday, they finally traded with the Colorado Rockies for […]

Player movements are getting more and more common in the NBA, especially when the hunt for an elusive title is within reach. As a result, even stars won’t hesitate to look for greener pastures. But coincidentally, even some players eventually find their way back to their former teams. And while reunions are great in itself, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were impressive on offense and porous on defense last season. Notably, the Bengals’ cornerbacks struggled significantly, which hindered the team. The defense endured injuries, which hindered their chances. One Bengals’ cornerback played in only five games before tearing his ACL. Now, it’s time for Dax Hill to emerge as the Bengals’ breakout […]

Doing something as extensive as Netflix’s behind-the-scenes series Unreal can be daunting, as it was for WWE star Chelsea Green. The new documentary chronicles her journey to WrestleMania 41. For Green, who aspires to have her own reality TV series someday, she was as open as usual in the five-part documentary series. Like most of […]

The Washington Capitals have made the playoffs in 10 of the last 11 seasons. This includes being the top team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25. They had a quiet 2025 NHL offseason, but despite that, still made one perfect move this offseason. The Caps missed out on the top free agents in the market […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not won a playoff game since 2017, losing to the Baltimore Ravens in last season’s NFL Wild Card playoffs. Overall, it was another disappointing end to a promising season. After signing Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract, there is some hope in Pittsburgh. But with all eyes on Rodgers, it’s easy […]

The New York Giants know that the 2025 NFL season is hugely important for the future of the franchise. Giants owner John Mara made the decision to bring Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen back this offseason. But it was clearly a close decision and both are now firmly on the hot seat. If the Giants […]

Getting drafted in the NBA is a huge steppingstone to realizing a childhood dream for many aspiring professional basketball players. In fact, it’s a privilege that could only be enjoyed by 60 prospects every year. But surprisingly, some players aren’t satisfied with getting their name called, especially when it’s a franchise they don’t want to […]

This has been an interesting offseason. Although the trade deadline may have been more exciting when it comes to players switching teams and big moves being made, there have still been a handful of significant transactions in NBA free agency and on the trade block. For starters, Kevin Durant headlined this offseason’s biggest trade, as […]

When many people look at the Miami Dolphins, they usually think about Tua Tagovailoa. Also, they think of wide receiver Tyreek Hill. But while Tagovailoa was a significant reason for the struggles in 2024, he is not the only player who can set the tone. The Dolphins’ cornerbacks look new, especially after the trade of […]

Ultimate Team (MUT) is coming back to Madden 26, with improvements for solo and online play. Between new events, a new Pack Helper, and new ways to earn rewards, Madden 26 seeks to make the mode more fun than ever. Without further ado, let’s take a look at all things Madden 26 Ultimate Team Madden […]

The Miami Heat have never shied away from betting on player development, and with the selection of Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20 in the 2025 NBA Draft, the franchise once again leaned into long-term upside. A 19-year-old combo guard with a strong European background and elite instincts as a ball-handler, Jakucionis arrived with both promise […]

The Montreal Canadiens returned to the playoffs for the first time since losing in the Stanley Cup Final in 2021. The Canadiens would fall in the first round of the playoffs to the Washington Capitals. If the squad wants to advance further in the playoffs in 2025-26, they had to make some offseason moves in […]

The Vancouver Canucks have missed the playoffs for four of the last five seasons. They have often narrowly missed out on a playoff spot in recent years, and after a tumultuous 2024-25 campaign, in which they traded JT Miller, the team needed to make moves in NHL Free Agency. They did make some moves, but […]

The Green Bay Packers are no longer a team rebuilding around a young quarterback. They’re hunting hardware. They snuck into the postseason in 2024 and gave the 49ers a scare in the Wild Card round. Now, the Packers enter the 2025 NFL season with higher expectations. That also comes with far less margin for error. […]

When the Brooklyn Nets selected Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, many analysts and fans alike raised an eyebrow. A 6-foot-8 playmaker out of BYU with a shaky shooting history and vague positional projection, Demin was a high-upside gamble. But after three games at the NBA Summer League in […]

The Miami Dolphins enter 2025 with practically no room for error. Mike McDaniel’s offense remains one of the NFL’s most dynamic. Tua Tagovailoa has his full complement of weapons. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle can break a game open on any play. The offensive line, once a liability, is quietly solidified. However, despite the fireworks […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2025 NBA Summer League campaign has left more questions than answers. While the franchise’s summer squad has struggled to earn a win, there’s one figure who has garnered the most attention and scrutiny: Jeremiah Fears, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. At just 18 years old, Fears […]

Coming off their best season in a decade, the Detroit Pistons entered free agency with specific goals to improve their team ahead of the 2025-2026 season. While losing veteran guards Dennis Schroder and Tim Hardaway Jr., they improved their roster on paper by acquiring Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. LeVert and Robinson, who both played […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves selected 18-year-old French center Joan Beringer with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it was a move rooted in projection. A wiry, athletic 7-footer with elite defensive instincts, Beringer was seen more as a long-term successor to Rudy Gobert than an immediate contributor. But after four appearances at […]

A year ago, the Denver Broncos walked into training camp wondering if they finally found a franchise quarterback. One electrifying rookie season later, Bo Nix didn’t just answer that question. It seems he flipped the entire script. The former Oregon standout threw 29 touchdowns, flashed dual-threat mobility, and led Denver to its first playoff berth […]

Fresh off their first postseason appearance since the 2014 NFL season, the Denver Broncos are looking to build off their success from Bo Nix’s rookie season as they head into 2025. But fighting an uphill battle in the league’s toughest division won’t make things easy for Denver. Their offense is dependent on Nix taking a […]

Leave it to Adam Sandler to try to save the sport of golf in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2, the long-awaited sequel (that once seemed impossible) to the 1996 classic golf movie. In the sequel, he is tasked with taking down a new, innovative golf league, Maxi, which is determined to make golf watchable again. Their […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2025 NFL training camp with more excitement and pressure than at any point in the last decade. After a 10-7 campaign that ended in a disappointing Wild Card loss, Jacksonville did more than tweak the roster. They overhauled it. A new offensive mind in head coach Liam Coen. A bold, […]

Training camp has arrived, and few teams face as much pressure or uncertainty as the New York Giants. Just two years removed from a playoff win, the franchise now teeters on the edge of another rebuild. Head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen enter the 2025 season firmly on the hot seat. Their […]

For the Baltimore Ravens, it’s Super Bowl or bust in 2025. They’ve been knocking on the door for years. This time, the team looks even more formidable. Lamar Jackson is coming off an MVP-caliber season and leads an offense that ranked first in total yardage in 2024. The defense? It was even better, especially down […]

Every summer, Latrobe transforms from a quiet Pennsylvania town into a pressure cooker for one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. This year, though, the stakes are as high as they’ve been in a decade. The Pittsburgh Steelers are no longer treading water with journeymen quarterbacks or half-baked plans. They’ve gone all in. The arrival […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are chasing a historic three-peat, but even dynasties have weak points. Patrick Mahomes remains the gold standard at quarterback. Andy Reid is still the master architect on the sideline. And the defense is now among the league’s most dependable. Yet for all the Chiefs’ continued brilliance, their margin for error is […]

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes has built an elite roster. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has made the most of it, despite their bullpen’s recent struggles. However, the Major League Baseball trade deadline gives them a chance to add to their wealth. For example, Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo would be an upgrade […]

With the WNBA 2025 All-Star Weekend officially over and the second half of the season underway, it acts as a sort of soft reset for some of the league’s teams and players. As the campaign barrels toward the playoffs, there are some important storylines to keep track of as they approach a conclusion. Let’s take […]

The Montreal Canadiens made a significant move up the standings last season as head coach Martin St. Louis drove the team to the playoffs. While the Canadiens lost their opening round series to the Capitals in five games, the Habs demonstrated speed, scoring ability and improved clutch play during the season. Players like Nick Suzuki, […]

The Chicago Cubs have had an extremely successful season so far. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s emergence as a star has led the way in Chicago. The Cubs no longer lead the National League Central, but Ian Happ and Co. are one pitcher away from serious contention. Luckily for them, starters like Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo […]

NBA players are popular personalities. Given that they’re basically celebrities, it’s only natural that they also date other famous personalities such as actresses, models, or even fellow professional athletes. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who are romantically linked with celebrities. Check out the gallery. Klay Thompson – Megan Thee Stallion Lately, Klay […]

Over three weeks have passed since the NBA free agency window opened, and there is still no word on when a resolution will come for the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. When the Dubs first drafted Kuminga, they did so because the young wing had the potential to be the next […]

The New York Jets have the longest active playoff drought in the National Football League, having missed the postseason for 14 consecutive campaigns. Now, they hope to end the streak. New York signed Justin Fields to be their new quarterback, which is a good first step. However, the Jets’ running back room might be the […]

The Buffalo Sabres have missed the playoffs for a 14th straight season, the longest playoff drought in the NHL. General manager Kevyn Adams needed to make major improvements to the roster if the team is going to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2011. The Sabres would make multiple moves this offseason, […]

We received an exciting opportunity to speak with Playground Productions CEO Lindsay Barnett about the thrilling return of the Backyard Sports Games. With the release of Backyard Baseball ’01 this month, and with more Backyard Sports titles on the way, it was the perfect time to learn about how this former teacher brought the series […]

Worry not, fans: AEW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) is not going anywhere after landing his first major movie role in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2. Several wrestlers have leveraged their fame to gain Hollywood stardom. Recently, the likes of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, and Dave Bautista may come to mind. However, wrestlers have […]

The Carolina Panthers had another disappointing season, finishing 5-12 and missing the NFL playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. Despite this, there are signs of hope. Carolina improved their receiver room by drafting Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth overall pick. Now, this gives Bryce Young another weapon, and the Panthers’ wide receiver room is deeper. […]