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Each fall, the UFC delivers one of its most loaded events at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, and UFC 322—scheduled for November 15, 2025—shapes up as a blockbuster night for fight fans. Touted as perhaps the most talent-rich card of the year, UFC 322 boasts a pair of title fights, multiple ranked matchups across […]

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is set for a sporting spectacle on December 27, 2025, as Naoya Inoue, Japan’s undisputed super bantamweight king, headlines a historic boxing card at Mohammed Abdo Arena—Ring V: Night of the Samurai. This blockbuster event, announced by HE Turki Alalshikh and streaming globally on DAZN as well as Lemino in Japan, marks […]

The Indiana Pacers enter the 2025-26 season in an unusual position, one that feels like both a step forward and a step back. Last year, Indiana shocked the basketball world by reaching the NBA Finals, pushing the Oklahoma City Thunder to a grueling seven-game series before finally bowing out. For a franchise that had long […]

Following seven straight seasons of missing the playoffs, the Anaheim Ducks are looking to take a step forward. The Ducks finished 12th in the Western Conference last season, with a 35-37-10 record. While they were still well outside the playoff race, it did mark a bit of progress. This offseason, the team made some adjustments. […]

For the third-straight week in a row, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves facing off against a team with playoff aspirations, with the Los Angeles Rams taking their second direct flight of the year from LAX to PHL for an NFC showdown. Soon, fans will get to see if Nick Sirianni is able to get his […]

2025 cannot be viewed as anything other than a successful year for the Toronto Blue Jays. There weren’t too many high expectations for them coming into the 2025 season after a lot of their core players underperformed last year, but they have managed to play much better this season — even looking the part of […]

With the explosion of the transfer portal in college basketball, it’s made that much harder for high school basketball prospects to land a coveted Division 1 scholarship upon completing their senior year. For incoming South Carolina State Bulldogs transfer Rayniel Wright, it was precisely the reason why it took him a little longer to get […]

The Detroit Tigers have been near the top of the American League throughout the Major League Baseball season. A major reason for that is the second straight excellent season from Tarik Skubal. The Tigers’ ace won the AL Cy Young award last season and is the favorite to repeat. While Boston Red Sox All-Star Garrett […]

The Arizona Cardinals will battle the San Francisco 49ers in a Week 3 battle at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Cardinals barely escaped with a win over the Carolina Panthers. Conversely, the Niners defeated the New Orleans Saints, with the defense making a game-winning play to hold serve. Both teams are dealing with […]

Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season is nearly upon us. Thus far, there have been plenty of surprises, including the defending AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs starting 0-2. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers have arguably looked like the best team in the league. They soundly defeated the Detroit Lions to open the season, 27-13. […]

The Washington Mystics’ 2025 draft class had a historic season, but it could’ve been even better. No. 6 overall pick Georgia Amoore tore her ACL in training camp, preventing her from playing alongside Nos. 3 and 4 picks Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. Conversely, the latter two rookies stayed healthy and set franchise single-season records […]

The Denver Broncos will meet the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3, live from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It will be a big AFC West showdown as the Broncos are coming off a loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Conversely, the Bolts beat the Las Vegas Raiders. The current line has Los Angeles favored by […]

Paul Skenes burst onto the scene for the Pittsburgh Pirates halfway through the 2024 Major League Baseball season. With the 2025 regular season coming to a close, Skenes’ dominance on the mound has him as the favorite for the National League Cy Young Award. However, contenders like Cristopher Sanchez and Freddy Peralta are looming with […]

The Detroit Lions look just fine after Week 2. Detroit silence its doubters, and embarrassed Ben Johnson’s new team, in a 52-21 smackdown at Ford Field. The Lions were firing on all cylinders on offense and their defense finally started looking like it did early in the 2024 season. Optimism is back in Detroit. But […]

The Indianapolis Colts will meet the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville for an AFC South showdown in Week 3. The Colts survived the Denver Broncos in Week 2, while the Titans fell to the Los Angeles Rams. Now, it’s time for a battle between two AFC South teams going in two different directions. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will meet the New England Patriots this weekend at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Pats are coming off a win, while the Steelers lost to the Seahawks at home. Ultimately, both teams will be looking to improve upon their 1-1 record. It’s time for some Steelers vs. Patriots bold predictions for […]

The fall months are always a sign of the holidays right around the corner, and sneakerheads will tell you there’s no busier time than the holiday season. Nike and Jordan Brand follow a similar schedule, oftentimes reserving their biggest releases for the end of the calendar year. This fall season will be no different as […]

As all 30 teams around the NBA prepare to open training camp and begin the 2025-26 NBA season, plenty of questions are already emerging. At this point, a lot of unknowns surround the futures of many situations around the league, especially since the offseason and free agency haven’t fully concluded. Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin Grimes […]

The Charlotte Hornets are at a fascinating crossroads in the 2025-26 NBA season. After years of wandering in the wilderness of rebuilding, plagued by inconsistency, bad injury luck, and questionable roster fits, they may finally be piecing together the kind of team that can break through the Eastern Conference playoff picture. For a franchise that […]

The Atlanta Hawks have undergone a remarkable transformation in just over a year. The 2025 offseason only added more fuel to the fire. The Hawks signed Kristaps Porziņģis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard in free agency, adding much-needed floor spacing, rim protection, and versatile depth to a team that once relied too heavily on Trae Young’s […]

Jackson Arnold returns to Norman as Auburn visits Oklahoma in Week 4. Arnold says he is just focused on doing his job as he returns to the team that recruited him out of high school. As both teams open SEC play and put perfect records on the line, it is time to make three bold […]

A new Madden 26 Title Update dropped this week, bringing new Blocking Improvements, New Face Scans, and more. Furthermore, this update brings general improvements to modes like Franchise, Superstar, and more. Without further ado, let’s see what’s new! Madden 26 Title Update Patch Notes – September 17th, 2025 New #Madden26 Title Update is dropping tomorrow! […]

The San Antonio Spurs enter the 2025-26 NBA season in a stronger position than they were a year ago. With Victor Wembanyama blossoming into the centerpiece of their long-term vision, and a front office that quietly stitched together a smart and disciplined offseason, this Spurs team has a balance that signals progress. San Antonio managed […]

Easily one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important questions that must be answered this upcoming season pertains to the long-term fit of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. In all likelihood, Reaves will turn down his player option after this season and could command a contract in the ballpark of $30 to $35 million per […]

The Utah Jazz enter the 2025-26 NBA season in the midst of a transformation, one that reflects both the ambitions of their front office and the risks inherent in building around youth. Gone are veterans like Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson, two of the most experienced guards on the roster in recent years. In their […]

The Sacramento Kings entered the 2025 NBA offseason knowing they needed to make a statement. After back-to-back years of inconsistency and a failure to firmly plant themselves as a Western Conference contender, the Kings took a risk by reshaping their backcourt. The centerpiece move was acquiring veteran guard Dennis Schröder, a steady hand at point […]

While he surely misses the game, New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees still gets to be a quarterback, just on a new team. The future Pro Football Hall of Famer is one of the leaders of the Verizon Small Business Training Camp, along with Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of San Francisco 49ers star Kyle Juszczyk. […]

After finding themselves the last team standing in a bizarre year of NFC West football in 2024, the Los Angeles Rams are off to a very good start in 2025, taking care of the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans with relative ease to maintain a perfect record through Week 2. Unfortunately for Sean McVay’s club, […]

Tight end is always one of the trickiest positions to navigate in fantasy football. Outside of a few elite names, production is often inconsistent. This can leave managers guessing whether to chase touchdowns, targets, or simply pray for a breakout. Week 3 of the 2025 season offers both clarity and confusion. Some familiar faces have […]

Running back is the engine of many fantasy football teams. It’s also the position that keeps managers up at night, though. Between injuries, shifting workloads, and matchup volatility, the Week 3 slate of the 2025 season already forces tough decisions. Do you ride the hot hand? Trust the established veteran? Or fade a name brand […]

Wide receiver remains one of the most volatile yet rewarding positions in fantasy football. Some players can disappear for stretches only to erupt for game-breaking performances the following week. Heading into Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season, fantasy managers are already facing tough choices about which wideouts belong in starting lineups and which are […]

The New York Yankees are a few wins away from securing their spot in the American League playoffs. Aaron Boone has already started his postseason preparation, the pressure is on. New York suffered an embarrassing loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series. Aaron Judge and Co. have plenty of motivation to […]

Week 2 of the NFL season started off with another statement from the Green Bay Packers that they are Super Bowl contenders and finished with a couple of scratchy Monday Night games, but plenty happened in between. From controversial calls, an overtime thriller, a reunion that didn’t quote go according to plan for Ben Johnson […]

The tight end position in fantasy football has always been a land of haves and have-nots. You either roster one of the few elite options who churn out consistent production, or you’re left scrambling each week for a touchdown-dependent flyer. Through two weeks of the 2025 NFL season, the divide is already showing. Trey McBride […]

The 2025 NFL season is only two weeks old, but fantasy football managers are already in full-blown overreaction mode. Some drafted studs are looking shaky, while unheralded backs are climbing the ranks with breakout performances. That’s the beauty and the frustration of the running back position. Injuries, usage shifts, and game script volatility can change […]

The 2025 EuroBasket final between Germany and Turkey was a thrilling game that went down to the final seconds, with the Germans taking home gold. But days later, fans are still talking about Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun following the Greece-Turkey semifinal game. Turkey defeated Greece handily, 94-68, in […]

Week 1 of the NFL season is always sort of a feeling-out process, but teams start to show us who they really are in Week 2. This year, that came with plenty of dramatics and tight finishes at the end of some very entertaining, high-scoring games. Who had an overtime classic between the Cowboys and […]

The fact that Michael Vick is even in serious consideration for the Virginia Tech head coaching job—just three games into his coaching career—shows that the “celebrity coach” era has officially lost its way. Virginia Tech made headlines over the weekend after firing head coach Brent Pry after an 0-3 start, the team’s worst since before […]

The NBA, like other sports leagues, is filled with what-ifs. With so many factors at play, some changes in the variables had the power to change the course of history. While it’s great to appreciate what has happened, the offseason is a great chance to reflect and to ponder on alternate scenarios and the ripples […]