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To say that the New Orleans Pelicans have had a polarizing offseason thus far would be a major understatement. They made one of the most criticized moves of the offseason when they traded away the 23rd overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft and an unprotected first-rounder in 2026 (the better of their and the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are three wins away from entering the All-Star break atop the National League East. Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies trounced the San Francisco Giants in their series finale to climb to 54-39 on the season. However, their record covers up some holes that need to be addressed via trade, like their outfield. […]

When the Indiana Fever cut the Golden State Valkyries’ 15-point lead down to 55-50 in the third quarter, it just felt like deja vu all over again. Another game in which the Valkyries’ offense would run cold in another inopportune moment. But on the road in Indiana, while trying to avoid a third loss in […]

The 2025 NHL Draft was a rousing success, and many NHL teams felt like they achieved their goals. The Chicago Blackhawks were no different as they made some selections in the 2025 NHL Draft. Overall, the Blackhawks’ 2025 NHL Draft class saw them get bigger and bolder. There were plenty of eyes on the Blackhawks’ […]

The Detroit Tigers sit steady atop the American League East. At 59-34 before Wednesday’s game against the the Tampa Bay Rays, they are likely to be the first Major League Baseball team to 60 wins this season. However, the Tigers’ success and unsung heroes does not mean the roster does not have holes. Detroit is […]

After an illustrious career that left him considered among the best point guards in NBA history, Chris Paul recently revealed in a conversation with Jemele Hill at the American Black Film Festival that he is contemplating retirement. “At the most, a year,” Paul said when Hill asked how much longer he expected to play. “I […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is in the books, and there was a flurry of activity surrounding the big event. The San Jose Sharks have been rebuilding for several years, and they look like they are finally turning the corner after the 2025 NHL Draft. A glimmer of light is creeping through the darkness. Now, there […]

The Vancouver Canucks have missed the playoffs in four of the last five seasons. This year, they were just six points outside of a playoff spot, but still, it was a major step back from winning the Pacific Division in 2022-23. It was a tumultuous season for the Canucks this past campaign. They traded JT […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a wonderful history that includes five Super Bowl victories and eight overall appearances. Therefore, it’s pretty easy to find some great teams in an organization with such a rich history. When examining the 10 greatest 49ers teams of all time, it’s essential to consider the impact they made and the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the 2025 NBA free agency period with a cautious, consolidation-first mindset, choosing to retain familiar faces rather than actively upgrade their roster. While this approach may offer short-term stability, it has also exposed some glaring issues, most notably in the backcourt through the mistakes made in the free agency. With Mike […]

The Washington Wizards have had one of the savviest offseasons in the league so far, executing a patient yet aggressive rebuild strategy centered around asset accumulation, financial flexibility, and upside-laden talent. Landing Cam Whitmore, an explosive, star-caliber wing, at the low cost of two future second-round picks was a major coup, especially given the logjam […]

The Tennessee Titans finally have some hope for the future. Tennessee used the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on QB Cam Ward. The Titans now have a franchise quarterback who they can build around in the years to come. Tennessee may not solve all of their problems ahead of the 2025 season. […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is officially behind us, and there were several interesting picks this season. Ultimately, many teams found the right player for their team’s needs, and some even found an absolute gem that may help them thrive for years to come. The Anaheim Ducks had 10 overall picks, including two from the first […]

Teams around the NBA have been deathly afraid of the second apron tax penalty, and for good reason. Over the years, we have seen numerous franchises torn apart by the financial restrictions placed upon them by the league’s new CBA. Many are pointing to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who just won the 2025 NBA Finals, […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost in the second round of the playoffs to the Florida Panthers.  The Leafs have made the playoffs nine straight years, but have not made it to the conference finals in that time. Adding to the woes of the offseason, the Leafs lost one of their top players. Now, general manager […]

The Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics have undergone massive roster changes built on foundational philosophical changes in their organization. The Magic knew they needed shooting, so they went out and traded for Desmond Bane and drafted Jase Richardson, both of whom are elite 3-point shooters. The Celtics, meanwhile, have been getting their finances in check […]

College Football 26 features 136 schools to play with in Dynasty, but you can still create a team with team builder and import it into the game. In this Team Builder guide, we’ll show you how to make your own College Football 26 school. Then, we’ll show you how to import that team into the […]

The Dallas Stars returned to the Western Conference Finals for a third time in three seasons, but also lost there for a third straight year. This has led to offseason moves already for the Stars. They fired Pete DeBoer, making a change at head coach already this offseason. Still, Jim Nill has been able to […]

The Utah Mammoth have had a busy offseason. Not only have they made some major free agent signings, but they have been active in the NHL trade market as well. The Mammoth missed the playoffs by just seven points last year and have upgraded their roster to make sure they make it to the playoffs […]

The Detroit Lions know that the 2024 season is a tough act to follow. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both of which were franchise firsts. The Lions did not make any noise in the playoffs though, which is their biggest area of improvement for the 2025 […]

College Football 26‘s Mental Abilities help players during specific situations in a game. Overall, the game features 16 different Mental Abilities that your players could potentially have in Dynasty or Road to Glory. Furthermore, each Mental Ability has four tiers, followed by a new Heisman Tier, which the developers added this year. Therefore, we listed […]

In College Football 26, teams may often redshirt players, giving them an extra year of eligibility. Overall, redshirting a player comes with its own pros and cons that may help or hinder your school in the long run. But sometimes you have no choice but to redshirt a player. Or, perhaps you want to get […]

The Calgary Flames have missed the playoffs for a third straight season. While that is discouraging, they have draft capital, quality pieces in place, and cap space to make a change. While trades in the NHL can be difficult, the Flames have all the parts available to make a big one happen. The Flames have […]

Heading into training camp, the Philadelphia Eagles look like the kind of team that could add another player via trade, as opposed to giving one away. While the team was active in free agency and added almost a dozen interesting players between the draft and undrafted free agency who could compete for roster spots, they […]

The Washington Wizards trading for veteran center Kelly Olynyk this summer made sense on paper, but it wasn’t a marriage meant to last. They rerouted the 34-year-old to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in a move that builds upon their already-flexible financial situation. The full trade details are below: Wizards get: G Malaki Branham […]

It finally happened: Taylor has been eliminated from Love Island. His departure came after a string of disrespectful actions toward Olandria, culminating in his choice of Clarke following Casa Amor. What’s more, even after clearly showing the world and Olandria that his affections weren’t truly with her, he continued to lead her on, creating the […]

Things may very well get worse for the Brooklyn Nets before they get better. The 2024-25 season was not yet rock bottom for the Nets. That was a roster that still had quality players such as Cam Johnson and even D’Angelo Russell did some damage for them towards the end of the season. Cam Thomas […]

The Utah Jazz have been stuck in neutral over the past three seasons, and considering how stacked the Western Conference is, there is no way anyone can look at their roster and think that they’re ready to challenge for a playoff spot anytime soon. This is especially the case in the aftermath of the trade […]

In the early hours of Monday, the Miami Heat found themselves involved in a deal that was, quite frankly, difficult to pass up on. The Heat acquired fringe All-Star-caliber player Norman Powell in a three-team trade involving the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers and needed to give up just Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, and […]

After two straight losing seasons, a long list of coaching changes, and heavy investment in a young quarterback, the Carolina Panthers are still trying to climb out of the NFC South basement. However, there’s finally a glimmer of hope in Charlotte. Second-year head coach Dave Canales appears to have stabilized the locker room and reinvigorated […]

The Detroit Pistons went 44-38 last season, good for the sixth seed in the East. They pushed the New York Knicks to six games behind a monstrous series from Cade Cunningham in his postseason debut. However, Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon did not rest on his laurels last season. However, there are still players on […]

It wasn’t even the end of the NBA Finals yet when the Memphis Grizzlies pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, three first-round picks and a pick swap — signaling a change of roster-building ethos for the Grizzlies front office. This did not […]

Kevin Durant is about to enter his 19th season in the league with a fresh start, landing with the Houston Rockets via a blockbuster trade that involved seven teams. The Rockets won 52 games this past season and was the two-seed in the Western Conference, and they added a future Hall of Famer who still […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t coasting into the 2025 NFL season. They’re coming in hungry. Fresh off an NFC South title and a second straight playoff appearance with Baker Mayfield at the helm, the Bucs are once again aiming for a deep postseason run. However, with a championship-caliber roster comes hard choices. This was particularly […]

The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2025 NFL training camp with no shortage of storylines. Beneath the headlines, though, a quieter drama is unfolding. It could significantly alter the roster before Week 1. Sure, the quarterback saga continues to draw the most attention. However, two other names could soon find themselves in the middle of the […]

Change is in the air in New Orleans. After years of hovering around mediocrity post-Drew Brees, the Saints have fully embraced a new direction under head coach Kellen Moore. Known for his offensive creativity and quarterback development, Moore was brought in to shake things up—and shake things up he has. The Saints were respectable under […]

NBA Free agency has been far from normal this offseason. The Brooklyn Nets came into the offseason as the only team with cap space, and with so little money to go around, there are still a number of great players available on the open market despite the fact that the negotiation period opened up back on […]

The Houston Astros have five games left before the All-Star break. After Joe Espada led his team to a historic series sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers, his team looks as formidable as ever. Despite injuries to Yordan Alvarez and Jacob Melton keeping the team from full strength, Houston has yet to slow down. The […]

The Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and have now given him a $239 million rookie max extension, potentially rising to $287 million with supermax incentives. It is a franchise-defining move that showcases trust in the team’s philosophy and core values. The Magic roster battled […]