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For a fourth straight season, the New Orleans Saints failed to make the playoffs. Still, this past season was a disaster. After starting 2-7, they fired Dennis Allen. They would finish the year 5-12, which was their lowest amount of wins since 2005, the year before Drew Brees and Sean Payton arrived in New Orleans. […]

The New York Jets are coming off yet another disappointing season, finishing with a 4-13 record. Now, they hope to bounce back and make some strides in the AFC East. Three Jets’ underrated sleepers can make a difference and break out this season to end the longest playoff drought in the NFL. The Jets have […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off a disappointing season, finishing 4-13 and struggling in the AFC South. Now, they hope to bounce back and get a lot more from their players. Three Jaguars’ underrated sleepers could possibly break out in the 2025 NFL season and help the team achieve greater success. The Jaguars are drawing […]

It was a second-place finish in the AFC South for the Indianapolis Colts last season, but their 8-9 record was not enough for a playoff berth. They have not made the playoffs since the 2020 season. Still, the Colts have plenty of young players ready to take the next step. These are the three underrated […]

The Boston Red Sox are struggling with consistency, as they are 34-36 as June continues. With their roller-coaster season, the Sox could certainly see some changes as the season progresses, especially from the Red Sox farm system. Jhostynxon Garcia is the next star prospect the Red Sox must call up as they make a push […]

The Buffalo Bills returned to the playoffs for the sixth straight year, and the seventh time in eight years under Sean McDermott. Still, it was another loss in the AFC Championship Game, falling to the Kansas City Chiefs 32-29. Now the Bills look to make the next step and go to the Super Bowl for […]

Having been founded in 1989, the Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the youngest teams in the NBA. Even so, they’ve had more NBA Draft day mistakes than almost any other team in the league, which is largely why they have the worst all-time franchise record for NBA teams. Anthony Edwards has been a star since […]

Russell Westbrook just completed another solid season to his already decorated NBA career with the Denver Nuggets. Already nearing 37 years old, it wasn’t surprising that there was speculation of his retirement until the onetime NBA MVP himself squashed those rumors with his post on social media. And while he will undergo hand surgery, it […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will be ready to make up for lost time during the 2025 NFL season. Cincinnati got off to a rough start in 2024 and it ended up costing them a spot in the playoffs. Despite the fact that Cincinnati got a career season out of Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase won the […]

The Cleveland Browns are once again caught in the familiar storm of promise and uncertainty heading into the 2025 NFL season. On the surface, they appear to be a team in transition—and that’sputting it mildly. They are struggling to find an answer under center, working around the edges of a roster with aging talent, and […]

The Detroit Lions’ league punchline days are long gone. They’re legitimate season-on-season contenders—and not just in the NFC North. Recall that they reacherd the NFC Championship Game in 2023 and followed up with another playoff appearance in 2024. As such, Detroit has become one of the NFL’s most stable franchises. Dan Campbell’s team plays with […]

It would be unfair and disingenuous to assume Celine Song’s follow-up to Past Lives — a modern masterpiece — would top it, and to that end, her new movie Materialists was DOA. Song enlists the help of a star-studded trio, Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, to tell the slice-of-life story of Materialists. On […]

The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 NFL season with something they haven’t had in decades: high expectations and a franchise quarterback worth rallying around. Sure, much of the attention this offseason has gone to Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson’s arrival, and the overhaul of the offensive line. However, the Bears’ roster still includes some unsung players […]

The Houston Astros are 38-30 after their win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Astros manager Joe Espada has lead his team to a four-game lead in the American League West despite injuries to one of Houston’s biggest stars. Espada’s top two starters continue to lead the way, with Framber Valdez dominating on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 41-28 ahead of a key series against the San Francisco Giants. Dave Roberts leads his team into the most important three-game stretch of their season as he competes with Bob Melvin for the top spot in the National League West. The Dodgers’ offense continues to lead the way for their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been stockpiling draft picks for years. Their unprecedented rebuilding efforts have led to them constructing arguably the best roster in the NBA. The Thunder led the league with 68 wins in 2024-25, and they are currently playing in the NBA Finals. The team is well set up for the future, […]

After making the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, the Denver Broncos carried their momentum into 2025 with an encouraging incoming rookie class. Now, with the most optimism they have had since winning Super Bowl 50, the Broncos have an intriguing offseason ahead of Sean Payton’s third season. Without much cap space, […]

The Chicago Cubs are currently one of the best teams in the National League. The Cubs are the top team in the NL Central, leading the St. Louis Cardinals by five games and the Brewers by 5.5 games in the division. They also have the second-best record in the NL, sitting just behind the New […]

The Arizona Cardinals could be one of the surprise teams in the NFC during the 2025 season. Arizona was quite frisky in 2024, going 8-9 and staying in the NFC West division hunt until the end of the season. Sadly, they blew their playoff chances in a Week 16 loss against the Panthers. Arizona put […]

The Detroit Tigers are currently the best team in the American League, entering today with a record of 44-25 and leading the American League Central by a substantial margin. Even with the great start, Detroit can still make some moves through its system. Hao-Yu Lee is the next star prospect the Tigers must call up […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers, high off their Game 1 win thanks to a last-second shot by Tyrese Haliburton, saw the Oklahoma City Thunder and their bench set the tone during Game 2. With this series evened at 1-1 entering Wednesday night, the Pacers understood the importance of increasing their aggressiveness and finding ways to […]

The Dallas Mavericks should be heaving a sigh of relief, after it was announced that they won the NBA Draft Lottery for the first time in league history. After engaging in a controversial trade that saw them ship away franchise star Luka Doncic, Dallas can make its first step towards redemption by using the top […]

The San Jose Sharks just finished their 2024-25 campaign as the worst team in the National Hockey League. Still, at 20-50-12, it was an improvement over their 2023-24 campaign. They have not made the playoffs since 2019, but they do have a young core ready to move towards making the playoffs again. The Sharks need […]

The Philadelphia Flyers missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. Now, they hope for better results, but their confidence is not always great, and it could even worsen. The Flyers’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency could see them fail to address their numerous weaknesses and sink even further into the […]

The Denver Nuggets have had some solid NBA Draft luck in recent years. Most notably, they selected Nikola Jokic 41st overall in 2014. The three-time MVP has since established himself as the greatest second-round pick of all time. The rest of Denver’s core consists of Christian Braun, who was taken in the 20s, Michael Porter […]

The New York Mets are currently one of the best teams in the National League. With injuries always testing their resolve, there might be a good reason for a call-up from Triple-A. Brandon Sproat is the next star prospect that is worth watching and someone who the Mets’ pitching staff might need before the season […]

The Buffalo Sabres currently hold the longest NHL playoff drought, spanning 14 seasons. They last made the playoffs in 2011 and have not been back since. Further, they have regressed over the last two seasons, winning fewer games and having fewer points in each of the last two years than the prior year. Still, the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals riding high, a 68-win juggernaut, the league’s MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and a reputation for poise and defensive grit. Yet, in the crucible of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Thunder unraveled, falling 116-107 to the Indiana Pacers. The loss puts OKC in a 2-1 series […]

The Directive 8020 Release Date arrives soon, and fans can try out the next entry in the Dark Pictures series soon. Supermassive Games, the creators of Until Dawn, have returned once again to give fans of another spine-chilling horror game. Directive 8020 won’t take place on Terra Firma, but the series’ core gameplay mechanics will […]

As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, the Miami Heat find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Holding the 20th overall pick, their sole selection in this year’s draft, the Heat are in a position to address critical roster needs while continuing their tradition of uncovering high-potential talent. After a 37-45 season and a 10th place finish […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets failed to make the playoffs for a fifth straight year. Still, they made improvements this year, winning 40 times and having 89 points. That was the most wins and points since the 2018-19 season. They would also finish fourth in the Metropolitan Division, their highest standing since the 2017-18 season. Momentum […]

As the 2025 MLB season unfolds, the New York Yankees find themselves at a crossroads. With injuries testing the depth of their rotation and a farm system brimming with pitching talent, the next call-up could be pivotal for both the present and the future. While much attention has been paid to names like Will Warren […]

The Boston Red Sox entered the 2025 season with heightened expectations, but to this point, they have failed to meet them. While they have won their past two series against the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, the Red Sox still have just a 34-36 record heading into another clash against the Yankees this […]

We’ve got the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals Game 4 results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. The Pacers won Game 3, reclaiming their lead in the series. And they get to play one more game at home before heading back to OKC. The Thunder lost […]

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2025 NFL season, all eyes are on established stars like Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw, and Brian O’Neill. But beneath the marquee names, there’s a group of under-the-radar talents ready to step into the spotlight. These hidden gems, Dallas Turner, Theo Jackson, and Ivan Pace Jr., could be the […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Houston Astros find themselves in a familiar position: contending for the American League West crown despite a tumultuous offseason and significant roster turnover. After trading away Kyle Tucker and watching Alex Bregman depart in free agency, many expected Houston to take a step back. Instead, the Astros […]

Kamaru Usman, once the undisputed king of the UFC welterweight division, is back in the headlines, not just for his return to the cage after a lengthy layoff, but for a media day declaration that has MMA fans and pundits shaking their heads in disbelief. At UFC Atlanta, Usman confidently outlined what he called a […]

Every NFL season delivers its fair share of surprises. Sure, fans and analysts often focus on high-profile stars and headline-grabbing rookies. However, it’s the under-the-radar contributors who often tilt the season’s outcome. For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2025 could be the year when a couple of quiet contributors finally break through. Tampa Bay has remained […]

The New York Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, and with it, the first overall pick. This is the fifth time in franchise history that the Islanders are picking first. Their last pick certainly worked out, as it was star forward John Tavares. Though he left for the Toronto Maple Leafs back in 2018, […]