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Giannis Antetokounmpo was the talk of the town at this year’s NBA trade deadline. For the first time ever, the Milwaukee Bucks were actually fielding calls about Giannis, who has continued to put pressure on the organization to make winning moves or risk losing him at this point in his career. Although the Bucks did […]

The Michigan State Spartans have long been one of the most prominent college basketball programs in the nation. Tom Izzo goes into every season with the hope that he will be able to relive the glory that the team had in 2000 when the Spartans won the school’s second NCAA title. The first, of course, […]

Championship week is in full swing! So far, with just a few days to go until Selection Sunday, the top teams have started off championship week strong. The bubble, on the other hand, has not, and that is reflected in this Bracketology. Virginia Tech, Stanford and Texas all dropped their first game of championship week, […]

The Green Bay Packers have made a few moves, and they still have the draft ahead. But here is the biggest mistake the Packers made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. It seems weird to see where the Packers have landed since their preseason trade in 2025 for Micah Parsons. Many people suggested […]

The San Francisco 49ers have never been a franchise afraid of bold moves when a championship window is within reach. This offseason, that philosophy was on full display when general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan landed one of the most decorated wide receivers of the modern era: Mike Evans. The three-year, $60.4 […]

Championship week represents the final chance for teams on the bubble to make an impression on the selection committee before Selection Sunday. Each year, some bubble teams fall by the wayside while others rise up with deep runs and big wins over top teams. This year, most of the bubble has floundered to start championship […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have never been a franchise content with standing still. Now, the arrival of Kenneth Walker III feels like a seismic shift in the tectonic plates of the AFC. They have just secured the services of the reigning Super Bowl MVP on a three-year, $45 million deal. As such, general manager Brett […]

There are many hierarchies in the NBA. Fans can argue about how players can flaunt contracts, marketing deals, and draft status forever. The only real ranking system that matters in a locker room is the talent component when all the chips are down. Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray have had their moments over the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers just sent a massive shockwave through the league by ensuring the “Mack Attack” stays right where it belongs. By re-signing future Hall of Famer Khalil Mack to a one-year, $18 million extension, General Manager Joe Hortiz and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh have sent a crystal-clear message to the rest of the […]

With there being only a month remaining in the regular season, it doesn’t feel too early anymore to discuss the NBA playoff picture. The Western Conference, as always, is very competitive, with there being a few teams being bunched up in the middle seeds behind the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs — with […]

Whenever a player is being mentioned in the same sentence as Wilt Chamberlain, they have done something extremely rare and historic. That is what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has achieved, as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s reigning MVP just broke a record that has stood untouched with nobody coming close to it since 1963. With yet another 20-plus-point […]

Almost every NFL team got out of the gates of free agency hot. Teams were looking to improve their rosters by spending big, and now most of the best players who were on the open market have already agreed to new contracts. It oftentimes takes overpaying to land free agents because interested teams are competing […]

So, episode six of BET’s The Coach Vick Experience showcased a lot. First, we got a chance to see the flow of the game during Norfolk State’s Homecoming matchup. We saw in last week’s episode that Michael Vick was confident they could upset the reigning MEAC champions, but the reality was a little bleaker than […]

After landing their premier free agent, the Washington Commanders had their defense on the right track. But the offensive additions have been uninspiring. And that was the Commanders’ biggest mistake in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. As good as young quarterback Jayden Daniels can be, the surrounding skill players don’t move the needle. […]

Few teams entered conference tournament season in a bigger must-win position than USC, which saw its March Madness odds tumble in the final month of the 2025-2026 college basketball season. The Trojans desperately needed a win over Washington in the Big Ten Tournament, but instead suffered their eighth consecutive loss. USC’s 2025-2026 college basketball season […]

The Carolina Panthers have made a free-agency splash for sure, even if some believe they overpaid for Jaelan Phillips. But here is the next move they must make after signing Phillips in 2026 NFL free agency. Without a doubt, the Panthers look far more like a contender than they did at this time last year. […]

Every year in March, NFL free agency opens up and players find new homes. There is always plenty of turnover, but 2026 has truly been wild. Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III joined Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans signed with the San Francisco 49ers. […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a rollercoaster season. They were believed to be a promising team in an Eastern Conference besieged by injuries to key stars on contenders around the conference. Plus, their 2025 offseason moves made by general manager Onsi Saleh had fans and prognosticators alike interested in what the Hawks could become in […]

The 2025-2026 college basketball season has been a shaky ride for BYU, with the bumps only getting rougher as March Madness approaches. Despite being led by the nation’s leading scorer, the Cougars remain one of the most unstable teams in the field. BYU’s season has been a tale of two halves, with the Cougars getting […]

After almost two full years of patience, the New Orleans Pelicans are finally getting an extended look at the version of Dejounte Murray that they thought former EVP David Griffin was acquiring. If the past several weeks are any indication, the foundation for the franchise’s future is being built on the 29-year-old’s shoulders. Joe Dumars […]

The 2026 NBA Finals are scheduled to begin in 12 weeks. While this may seem like a lot of time, the 2025-26 regular season is winding down, and teams are beginning to solidify their status heading into the playoffs. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending champions and still hold the best record in […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have looked like a completely different team under Rick Bowness. After hiring the veteran bench boss to replace Dean Evason on Jan. 12, the club has gone a terrific 14-2-3, immediately returning to relevance in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They’ve also heavily outplayed their opponents in that time, leading for […]

Despite its shaky end to the 2025-2026 college basketball regular season, Illinois remains poised to enter March Madness with a top-three seed. The Illini have only advanced past opening weekend in one of their last five tournament appearances, but are hoping their talented roster has enough to get over that hump in Brad Underwood’s ninth […]

The Washington Commanders made a strong move to address their pass rush, and then they bolstered it further. And here is the next move the Commanders must make after signing Odafe Oweh in 2026 NFL free agency. One of the most important things to consider is that the Commanders have made huge defensive renovations. Their […]

The NFL’s legal tampering period has come and gone, meaning free agency is officially underway. The vast majority of the best players who were available on the open market have already agreed to new deals. The New England Patriots proved how much big spending can help improve a team, as they went from 4-13 to […]

While the Atlanta Falcons try to navigate legal woes for a standout player, their draft needs hang in the balance. And here is their 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after the NFL Combine. The Falcons enter the draft with needs at the wide receiver position and along the defensive line. Of course, what happens with […]

With the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine now in the books and the draft right around the corner, teams’ boards are starting to take shape. Who are the Green Bay Packers looking at to build on last year’s Wild Card Round appearance? We asked the PFF NFL mock draft simulator who the Packers will take in […]

The development curve for a rookie is rarely linear, and that has certainly been the case this season in the FedEx Forum. Though Cedric Coward’s first run through the NBA’s 82-game gauntlet has been far from a smooth ride, the grumbling Memphis Grizzlies are still encouraged by what they’ve seen from their 2025 first-round pick. […]

In less than a few hours after Saturday Night Collision, AEW is all set to host the 2026 Revolution PPV. Set to take place in Los Angeles, California, fans are already excited to see what Tony Khan has planned for them. AEW Revolution 2026 will take place at the Crypto.Com Arena in LA on Sunday, […]

The shores of Lake Erie are buzzing with a familiar brand of cautious optimism. This time, though, the scent of change feels more permanent than a passing breeze. As the 2026 NFL free agency period ignites, the Cleveland Browns have signaled to the rest of the league that the status quo is no longer acceptable. […]

The echoes of the 40-yard dash and the rhythmic thud of the bench press have faded from Lucas Oil Stadium. This leaves the NFL landscape permanently shifted. For the Cleveland Browns, the 2026 NFL Combine was a high-stakes fact-finding mission to determine how to finally stabilize a roster that has been teasing contender status for […]

They say history repeats itself, first as tragedy and second as farce. In the case of the New York Jets and Geno Smith, we might be witnessing both simultaneously. The headlines from this 2026 NFL Free Agency period have been dominated by the shocking return of Smith to the franchise that drafted him thirteen years […]

A defensive overhaul seems to be happening soon in the queen city. The Carolina Panthers have spent the last few years searching for an identity. They have often oscillated between flashes of brilliance and periods of frustrating inconsistency. However, the 2026 NFL Free Agency period has officially signaled a change in the guard. By securing […]

North Carolina has endured the highs and lows of the 2025-2026 college basketball season, but is at a tricky position in that ride as March Madness approaches. While the Tar Heels will always carry the prestige of being one of the most successful teams in NCAA Tournament history, they find themselves with a severely limited […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers played surprisingly well during the 2025 season. Pittsburgh won the AFC North after finishing the regular season 10-7. Unfortunately, they got blasted by the Texans in the first round of the playoffs. While getting to the playoffs was an impressive accomplishment, it fits into the narrative of “elite mediocrity” that’s hung over […]

In Resident Evil Requiem, players can complete challenges to unlock rewards or CP to use in the Special Content shop. But not everyone knows how about these challenges, or what rewards they can unlock with them. Therefore, we created a list of all challenges, their rewards, as well as all Special Content Shop items for […]

Tuomas Iisalo has never been one to shy away from discussing the nuances of basketball, but his latest critique touches on a trend that has increasingly frustrated NBA coaches. The Memphis Grizzlies are currently getting hit the hardest, however, since they are effectively working without a frontcourt. Their small-ball lineups without Ja Morant available have […]

Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points on March 2, 1962. That is an NBA record and considered one of the most unbreakable feats in all of sports. Kobe Bryant was long in second place on the single-game scoring list, as he scored 81 points on Feb. 22, 2006. Nobody thought that figure would be passed either. […]

Possibly the most talented World Baseball Classic team the country has ever assembled, and the favorite to win the tournament, the United States is shockingly in danger of being eliminated in pool play after suffering an 8-6 loss versus Italy on Tuesday night. The star-studded roster, which was confusingly not operating at full force, trailed […]