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What is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest need heading into the trade deadline? Starting pitching? No, ironically enough, Los Angeles has actually gotten their starting lineup more or less in place, with the highly anticipated return of Blake Snell only strengthening the unit. How about their closer? Well, that, too, may soon be getting better […]

The 2024-25 season was going according to plan for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They established themselves firmly as one of the best teams in the league, winning 64 games in the regular season, and it looked as though they were going to achieve big things in the playoffs for the first time in the post-LeBron James […]

The San Antonio Spurs are certainly taking the slow approach when it comes to building a contending team around Victor Wembanyama. Instead of going all-in on Kevin Durant on the trade market, the Spurs decided to pass, which, actually, may be the correct move in the long run considering where the Spurs are at the […]

The Sacramento Kings are in desperate win-now mode, raring to achieve the heights they reached during the 2022-23 season, when they won 48 games and the Pacific Division crown, capturing the hearts of millions in the process. The two seasons after that, however, have not gone according to plan, with the Kings missing the playoffs […]

The Arizona Cardinals have spent the better part of two years building out a new identity under head coach Jonathan Gannon. Discipline, energy, and culture have been his rallying cries. Now, in Year 3, the Cardinals are going all-in. From the moment this offseason began, Arizona attacked its defensive line with urgency and purpose. They […]

SAN FRANCISCO– “Devastating” was the word the Golden State Valkyries all brought up in the wake of all-star Kayla Thornton’s season-ending knee injury. Ahead of the Valkyries’ rematch with the Dallas Wings, head coach Natalie Nakase made an official statement on losing Thornton to a right knee injury. Valkyries Natalie Nakase’s official statement on Kayla […]

The San Diego Padres have some ground to make up in the National League West. As the Major League Baseball trade deadline looms, the Padres have been attached to multiple starting pitchers. With prospects like Braden Nett, San Diego can make a lot of different things happen. However, their MLB trade deadline answer could be […]

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2025 NFL season as one of the league’s great unknowns. For a franchise that has endured seven straight losing seasons, the stakes could not be higher. Carolina is no longer a rebuilding team simply looking for progress. They need results. The fate of the franchise rests on two things: the […]

The Ottawa Senators have had a relatively quiet NHL offseason to this point. They didn’t make any huge splashes to add to their group in NHL Free Agency, but also didn’t lose any key pieces. We did see one notable trade, with the team acquiring Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings. Meanwhile, the Senators […]

The Kansas City Royals are on the fence at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. On one hand, young stars like Jac Caglianone have given Kansas City faith. On the other, the Royals have plenty of players the could trade, like Seth Lugo and Lucas Erceg. If they make a move at the MLB trade […]

As the league marches toward September, the playoff picture remains fluid. Key looming matchups — particularly the Lynx‑Liberty battles — offer a preview of a possible Finals rematch with conference positioning at stake. Injury timelines, especially for Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Jonquel Jones, and Satou Sabally, and emerging role‑player consistency will prove critical in the […]

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs for the second time in the last four years. The team would make multiple moves this offseason to improve and rebuild. They have continued making moves this summer, signing Maxim Tsyplakov to a contract extension and avoiding arbitration. The Islanders have had a busy offseason thus far. They […]

The Cleveland Browns have been around since the 1946 season, with the exception of the team’s hiatus from 1996 to 1998. Although the team hasn’t had too much success since being revived before the 1999 season, there is still a rich history that runs through the club’s past. For the first 20 years of the […]

The New York Yankees, as usual, have aspirations of winning a World Series. Last season, they were embarrassed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic with their defense being the primary reason. They didn’t do much to improve defensively during the offseason. But on Friday, they finally traded with the Colorado Rockies for […]

Player movements are getting more and more common in the NBA, especially when the hunt for an elusive title is within reach. As a result, even stars won’t hesitate to look for greener pastures. But coincidentally, even some players eventually find their way back to their former teams. And while reunions are great in itself, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were impressive on offense and porous on defense last season. Notably, the Bengals’ cornerbacks struggled significantly, which hindered the team. The defense endured injuries, which hindered their chances. One Bengals’ cornerback played in only five games before tearing his ACL. Now, it’s time for Dax Hill to emerge as the Bengals’ breakout […]

Doing something as extensive as Netflix’s behind-the-scenes series Unreal can be daunting, as it was for WWE star Chelsea Green. The new documentary chronicles her journey to WrestleMania 41. For Green, who aspires to have her own reality TV series someday, she was as open as usual in the five-part documentary series. Like most of […]

The Washington Capitals have made the playoffs in 10 of the last 11 seasons. This includes being the top team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25. They had a quiet 2025 NHL offseason, but despite that, still made one perfect move this offseason. The Caps missed out on the top free agents in the market […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not won a playoff game since 2017, losing to the Baltimore Ravens in last season’s NFL Wild Card playoffs. Overall, it was another disappointing end to a promising season. After signing Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract, there is some hope in Pittsburgh. But with all eyes on Rodgers, it’s easy […]

The New York Giants know that the 2025 NFL season is hugely important for the future of the franchise. Giants owner John Mara made the decision to bring Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen back this offseason. But it was clearly a close decision and both are now firmly on the hot seat. If the Giants […]

Getting drafted in the NBA is a huge steppingstone to realizing a childhood dream for many aspiring professional basketball players. In fact, it’s a privilege that could only be enjoyed by 60 prospects every year. But surprisingly, some players aren’t satisfied with getting their name called, especially when it’s a franchise they don’t want to […]

This has been an interesting offseason. Although the trade deadline may have been more exciting when it comes to players switching teams and big moves being made, there have still been a handful of significant transactions in NBA free agency and on the trade block. For starters, Kevin Durant headlined this offseason’s biggest trade, as […]

When many people look at the Miami Dolphins, they usually think about Tua Tagovailoa. Also, they think of wide receiver Tyreek Hill. But while Tagovailoa was a significant reason for the struggles in 2024, he is not the only player who can set the tone. The Dolphins’ cornerbacks look new, especially after the trade of […]

Ultimate Team (MUT) is coming back to Madden 26, with improvements for solo and online play. Between new events, a new Pack Helper, and new ways to earn rewards, Madden 26 seeks to make the mode more fun than ever. Without further ado, let’s take a look at all things Madden 26 Ultimate Team Madden […]

The Miami Heat have never shied away from betting on player development, and with the selection of Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20 in the 2025 NBA Draft, the franchise once again leaned into long-term upside. A 19-year-old combo guard with a strong European background and elite instincts as a ball-handler, Jakucionis arrived with both promise […]

The Montreal Canadiens returned to the playoffs for the first time since losing in the Stanley Cup Final in 2021. The Canadiens would fall in the first round of the playoffs to the Washington Capitals. If the squad wants to advance further in the playoffs in 2025-26, they had to make some offseason moves in […]

The Vancouver Canucks have missed the playoffs for four of the last five seasons. They have often narrowly missed out on a playoff spot in recent years, and after a tumultuous 2024-25 campaign, in which they traded JT Miller, the team needed to make moves in NHL Free Agency. They did make some moves, but […]

The Green Bay Packers are no longer a team rebuilding around a young quarterback. They’re hunting hardware. They snuck into the postseason in 2024 and gave the 49ers a scare in the Wild Card round. Now, the Packers enter the 2025 NFL season with higher expectations. That also comes with far less margin for error. […]

When the Brooklyn Nets selected Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, many analysts and fans alike raised an eyebrow. A 6-foot-8 playmaker out of BYU with a shaky shooting history and vague positional projection, Demin was a high-upside gamble. But after three games at the NBA Summer League in […]

The Miami Dolphins enter 2025 with practically no room for error. Mike McDaniel’s offense remains one of the NFL’s most dynamic. Tua Tagovailoa has his full complement of weapons. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle can break a game open on any play. The offensive line, once a liability, is quietly solidified. However, despite the fireworks […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2025 NBA Summer League campaign has left more questions than answers. While the franchise’s summer squad has struggled to earn a win, there’s one figure who has garnered the most attention and scrutiny: Jeremiah Fears, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. At just 18 years old, Fears […]

Coming off their best season in a decade, the Detroit Pistons entered free agency with specific goals to improve their team ahead of the 2025-2026 season. While losing veteran guards Dennis Schroder and Tim Hardaway Jr., they improved their roster on paper by acquiring Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. LeVert and Robinson, who both played […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves selected 18-year-old French center Joan Beringer with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it was a move rooted in projection. A wiry, athletic 7-footer with elite defensive instincts, Beringer was seen more as a long-term successor to Rudy Gobert than an immediate contributor. But after four appearances at […]

A year ago, the Denver Broncos walked into training camp wondering if they finally found a franchise quarterback. One electrifying rookie season later, Bo Nix didn’t just answer that question. It seems he flipped the entire script. The former Oregon standout threw 29 touchdowns, flashed dual-threat mobility, and led Denver to its first playoff berth […]

Fresh off their first postseason appearance since the 2014 NFL season, the Denver Broncos are looking to build off their success from Bo Nix’s rookie season as they head into 2025. But fighting an uphill battle in the league’s toughest division won’t make things easy for Denver. Their offense is dependent on Nix taking a […]

Leave it to Adam Sandler to try to save the sport of golf in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2, the long-awaited sequel (that once seemed impossible) to the 1996 classic golf movie. In the sequel, he is tasked with taking down a new, innovative golf league, Maxi, which is determined to make golf watchable again. Their […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2025 NFL training camp with more excitement and pressure than at any point in the last decade. After a 10-7 campaign that ended in a disappointing Wild Card loss, Jacksonville did more than tweak the roster. They overhauled it. A new offensive mind in head coach Liam Coen. A bold, […]

Training camp has arrived, and few teams face as much pressure or uncertainty as the New York Giants. Just two years removed from a playoff win, the franchise now teeters on the edge of another rebuild. Head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen enter the 2025 season firmly on the hot seat. Their […]

For the Baltimore Ravens, it’s Super Bowl or bust in 2025. They’ve been knocking on the door for years. This time, the team looks even more formidable. Lamar Jackson is coming off an MVP-caliber season and leads an offense that ranked first in total yardage in 2024. The defense? It was even better, especially down […]