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The New York Yankees fell to 42-30 after losing their fifth straight game on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Despite their struggles, the Yankees still hold a lead in the American League East. The trade deadline is just over a month away, and the Yankees are expected to make moves to put themselves […]

The Los Angeles Angels are having another rough season, currently sitting in fourth place in the American League West with a 35-37 record. The Angels are in a situation where a full-scale rebuild is likely, and might require them to put players on the trade block ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Halos have […]

One game will be the difference between the Indiana Pacers having an extra 48 minutes to fight for a championship and what could be ultimate postseason disappointment. After losing Game 5 of the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Indiana Pacers now head home for Game 6 of the series down 3-2 with […]

The Florida Panthers just won the Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers. Before the Stanley Cup Playoffs even began, ChatGPT predicted that the Oilers would win the championship, so the artificial intelligence wasn’t all that far off. Because of that, the AI was again used to predict the next 10 Stanley Cup winners. 2024–25 Season: Dallas […]

The Anaheim Ducks are ready to contend in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and look to be on the upswing. However, there is still work to be done, and free agency and the NHL offseason will be a major focus. Trade rumors are beginning to swirl, and the Ducks may need to make some moves in […]

The Dallas Cowboys are entering a new era under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Dallas wants to do everything in its power to avoid another disappointing season this fall. Give the Cowboys some credit for putting in a lot of hard work this offseason to upgrade the roster. Dallas was much more aggressive this offseason than […]

The Detroit Pistons in recent years have been fixtures in selecting in the first round of draft night. But this year, the franchise won’t be enjoying the same privilege, as they will be selecting in the second round with the 37th overall pick. As a result, they will have to find a potential diamond in […]

The Anaheim Ducks are ready to take the next step after hiring Joel Quenneville to become their next head coach. Now, the focus is on contending for a playoff spot after several years of rebuilding. With that new focus comes a fresh air of opportunity, and the NHL offseason will provide it, as the Ducks […]

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. […]