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The Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the most successful teams in the NHL. As they prepare for the start of the 2025-26 season, they have secured a spot in the playoffs in each of the last eight seasons. During that time, they earned back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021. Despite all their […]

The Baltimore Ravens have been a powerful force in the NFL for multiple seasons. They have made the playoffs in six of the last seven years, but they have not advanced further than the conference championship game in that time frame. The 2025 season has been disastrous for head coach John Harbaugh’s team. They went […]

Upsets are often considered the lifeblood of sports. They certainly breathe life into college football. There’s nothing like an up-and-coming home team that has shown improvement throughout the season edging out a top 10 team when it comes calling. However, Penn State’s 42-37 loss to a brutal UCLA team that hadn’t come close to a […]

The Nashville Predators are preparing to host the Columbus Blue Jackets to open the season on October 9th. The team was in a stalemate with a restricted free agent, but has now re-signed Luke Evangelista to a two-year $6 million deal. While the stalemate is over between the two sides, it may not be the […]

The Texas Longhorns suffered a shocking 29-21 upset loss to struggling Florida, exposing fatal flaws that could derail their entire season. Fans expected Arch Manning to save Texas football and lead the team to a national championship. Instead, he looked lost when the Longhorns needed him most. He threw two interceptions after completing 16-of-29 passes […]

One month of the 2025 NFL season is already in the books, setting the initial scene for the year-end NFL Awards. Of them, the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award is quickly shaping up to be the most competitive. While many of the top offensive rookies have yet to find much success, it has […]

Yesterday, I attended my third Fort Valley State homecoming as an alumnus. I graduated in 2019 and have always wanted to attend our annual homecoming festivities, but it has always been challenging. My work obligations and personal commitments sometimes precluded me. But yesterday, I had the time of my life. I reconnected with many former […]

The Texas Longhorns walked into the Swamp as a preseason No. 1 team and walked out in chaos. Their 29–21 loss to the Florida Gators wasn’t a fluke; it was a full-blown exposure of everything that’s gone wrong with a program that spent eight months believing it had closed the gap with the SEC elite. […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions’ trip to the Rose Bowl on Saturday was meant to be a reset after a brutal overtime loss to Oregon. Instead, it became a gut check that Penn State football failed. The No. 7 Nittany Lions fell to the UCLA Bruins, 42-37, in a game that exposed run-defense breakdowns, inconsistent […]

Four games into the 2025 NFL season, the rookie class has already sorted into tiers, and the Offensive Rookie of the Year race has taken early shape. At this point, voters prize two things above all else: consistent opportunity and production in high-leverage moments. That means red-zone looks, third-down conversions, and splash plays that swing […]

The Miami Dolphins’ explosive offense just lost its fastest engine. With Tyreek Hill officially out for the rest of the 2025 season following a devastating left knee injury, Miami’s ambitions of staying among the AFC’s elite suddenly hang in the balance. The team’s dynamic identity,which is built on speed and vertical threat, has taken a […]

Under coach Becky Hammon, the Las Vegas Aces are currently fighting it out in what is their third WNBA Finals appearance in four seasons. The Aces finished second in the regular season with a 30-14 record and have largely depended on their “Big 3” of A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young. Wilson in particular […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a topsy-turvy year and a half and will attempt to stay relevant near the top of the Western Conference next season. Last season’s 39-43 record only earned them a place in the play-in, where the Memphis Grizzlies eventually knocked them out in the absence of Kyrie Irving. The nine-time All-Star’s […]

In one of the most shocking title fight reversals in recent UFC history, Alex Pereira obliterated Magomed Ankalaev with a devastating knockout just 80 seconds into their UFC 320 main event, reclaiming the light heavyweight championship in spectacular fashion. The Brazilian striker’s explosive performance at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas not only avenged his March […]

Merab Dvalishvili has etched his name into UFC history books with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320, successfully defending his bantamweight championship for the third time in 2025. The Georgian fighter’s relentless performance not only secured his place among the sport’s elite but also established multiple records that may stand […]

The Philadelphia Eagles may be undefeated, but not everything appears to be smooth in the City of Brotherly Love. After four weeks of the 2025 NFL season, star wide receiver AJ Brown has become the center of speculation following cryptic social media posts that have ignited trade rumors. For a team sitting at 4-0 and […]

Heading into Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season, one of the more interesting matchups belongs to the Philadelphia Eagles and the Denver Broncos. Taking their home field for the third time in five weeks, the Eagles find themselves undefeated, having won a number of games in a variety of different ways, but have any […]

The Calgary Flames are making progress. They did not make the playoffs last season, but head coach Ryan Huska has seen his team make significant progress. The Flames and St. Louis Blues both finished the 2024-25 with 96 points, but the Blues were awarded the eighth and final position in the Western Conference playoff structure […]

The Buffalo Sabres are hoping to break one of the most ignominious streaks in the NHL. The Sabres have not made the Stanley Cup playoffs since the 2009-10 season, and their long-suffering fans are hoping that this is the year they can get back to the postseason. The Sabres finished last season in sixth place […]

The Minnesota Wild made headlines on Saturday morning when they signed starting goaltender Filip Gustavsson to a five-year, $34 million contract. It was the second contract they agreed to in less than a week after the Wild inked Kirill Kaprizov to a record-setting deal on Tuesday, Gustavsson’s $6.8 million annual cap hit would pin him as […]

The Utah Mammoth may have just missed out on securing a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in what was their first season in Salt Lake City following their relocation from Arizona and their former identity as the Coyotes, but they’ve already made an indelible impression on fans in the area. Every game at Delta […]

The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays have seemingly been trending in opposite directions for the past few weeks. While Toronto was ultimately able to win the American League East crown, they went 5-5 across their final 10 contests and almost lost the division before officially clinching a bye. Meanwhile, the Yankees went 9-1 […]

The Miami Heat are in the middle of a transition period similar to where they were before they brought in Jimmy Butler in 2019. They have enough talent to compete for playoff spot next season, especially in the weaker Eastern Conference, but they can probably forget about mounting a deep playoff run unless they acquire […]

After deviating from their original practice plans on Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers came back indoors on Friday, the fourth day of training camp at IMG Academy. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson explained that they were initially supposed to return to the court following a track session to condition. Instead, Donovan Mitchell pleaded his case for […]

The Seattle Mariners go into the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers with one goal on their collective minds. The Mariners, who have been competing in the American League since 1977, have never won the World Series. They have never even been there, since they have not won an American League pennant. This […]

The Boston Red Sox saw their season come to an end Thursday night when they dropped the third game of their Wild Card series to the New York Yankees. They had won the first game of the series behind the outstanding pitching of Garrett Crochet, but they could not take advantage of multiple opportunities in […]

The Florida Panthers have designs on joining the elite teams in NHL history that have won at least 3 consecutive Stanley Cup championships when the 2025-26 season comes to a conclusion. The Panthers have won the title twice in a row, beating the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals each time. However, the third […]

The 2025 WNBA Finals feature a high-stakes clash between the reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces, and a resurgent Phoenix Mercury squad that has clawed its way back to championship relevance. On paper, Las Vegas appears to be the superior team, boasting a formidable starting five led by MVP A’ja Wilson, All-Star Jackie Young, and […]

In the more than 50 years which have passed since the franchise came into existence, the Milwaukee Bucks have seen some pretty high-level talent walk through their doors. Though they had an extended period with minimal success, their 58-year history was nearly book-ended by Bucks championships, and it’s little surprise that some of the most […]

The 2025 NFL season is already a quarter of the way done as the calendar turns over to October. These first four weeks of the season have validated some preseason predictions, but also proved others to be completely wrong. That’s part of what makes the NFL so fun. Now is the perfect time to start […]

The Dallas Mavericks franchise has existed in the NBA for over 40 years, as its inaugural season was back in 1980-81 when it was an expansion team. Over the last four decades, the Mavericks have won one title — in 2011 — and made the NBA Finals three times (in 2006, 2011 and 2024). Compared […]

The Chicago Cubs will play the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Divisional Series after eliminating the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series. Ultimately, this will be a tough battle against a divisional rival. This Cubs-Brewers NLDS will also determine who makes it to the NLCS. Overall, many players can help […]

Kawhi Leonard is one of the biggest stars in the NBA today. He’s one of the few players to win multiple championships with different franchises, having led the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors to the pinnacle. Although Leonard is widely known for his playoff breakouts, The Klaw has also triggered some negative reactions due […]

The 2025 WNBA Finals promise a compelling clash between two franchises on a mission to shape the future of the league. The Las Vegas Aces, already seen by many as the team of the decade, are returning to the Finals with an opportunity to secure a third title in four years. Standing in their way […]

We’re back once again with a betting prediction and pick for UFC 320 as we take a look at the next Prelim bout in the Middleweight (185) Division. Ateba Gautier of Cameroon will take on the debuting Tre’stron Vines of Alabama. Check our UFC odds series for the Gautier-Vines prediction and pick. Ateba Gautier (8-1) has gone 2-0 inside the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays won the American League East and waited to see who their next opponent would be. Now, they know. The Jays will face the New York Yankees for Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series. Ultimately, this Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS will reignite a rivalry that has been strong this season. Many […]

Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season is upon us. Fantasy football managers may be scrambling to fill out their rosters with all of the injuries across the league. Wide receivers Malik Nabers and Tyreek Hill suffered season-ending injuries. Running back Bucky Irving has not practiced all week and seems unlikely to play against the […]

Things are exciting in the Bronx as a New York Yankees rookie pitcher tossed a gem to help them eliminate the Boston Red Sox. Now, they are in the ALDS and facing the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time ever. This Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS could continue a fantastic rivalry that has gotten hot this […]

When it comes to ranking the top defensive players in 2025 so far, there’s one in Denver who must be near the top. And there’s one surprising name you won’t see on this list. Here are the 2025 NFL quarter-season defensive player of the year power rankings. It has been a strange season for defensive […]