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When NFL teams gather for OTAs, it’s usually the veterans who command the headlines. Every year, however, a few rookies force their way into the conversation with early standout performances. For the Houston Texans, wide receiver Jayden Higgins is doing exactly that. Sure, many rookies need time to get their feet wet at the pro […]

The Baltimore Ravens have long been known for developing talent on both sides of the ball and building through the draft. Each offseason brings fresh faces fighting for roster spots. Every once in a while, however, one of those players makes an early impression that forces everyone to take notice. This year, rookie wide receiver […]

The Toronto Raptors went 30-52 last season, missing the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament by nine games. While Toronto was at the bottom of the Conference throughout last season, their outlook makes them one of the more intriguing teams in the NBA. Scottie Barnes is an All-Star-level talent and will take the court with new Raptors […]

For the first half of Game 1, the Thunder looked as if they were going to cruise to the NBA title. Their defense was suffocating, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed the world why he was named the MVP of the league, and Lu Dort stepped up by hitting five three-pointers to seemingly keep the Pacers at a […]

The Detroit Red Wings could make a splash in NHL Free Agency this summer. They are well-positioned to make noise through any means. They have $21.34 million in available cap space, according to Puck Pedia. And they have their young core players locked up. The most notable Red Wings player hitting free agency this summer […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars left the 2025 NFL Draft with Travis Hunter, making the reigning Heisman Trophy winner the center of the team’s media attention. Yet, several other debutants have stood out in the Jaguars’ rookie minicamp and OTAs, particularly undrafted wideout Eli Pancol. With just one successful season across five years at Duke, Pancol did […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured their craziest win of the season so far on Thursday. Arizona completed the second-largest comeback in franchise history to defeat the Atlanta Braves on the road. However, a dark cloud hangs over the team now. Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes will need Tommy John surgery that will end his season prematurely. The […]

After trotting out one of the worst run games in 2024, it is hard for the Denver Broncos to get fans excited about that aspect of their game in 2025. Yet, with a strong performance in rookie minicamp and OTAs, RJ Harvey is doing just that. The Broncos took Harvey in the second round of […]

The New Jersey Devils had a fantastic season that came crashing down to Earth when they lost Jack Hughes to a season-ending injury. Now, they hope for better health and prosperity. However, things could go terribly wrong if they fail to accomplish specific goals. A Devils’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency would include […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning had a great season that ended in disappointment after losing to the Florida Panthers in Round 1 of the playoffs. Now, they believe they can make things right and overcome the Eastern Conference champions. The Lightning’s dream scenario in 2025 NHL free agency involves making small changes that could vault them […]

With the 2025 NBA Draft just around the corner, NBA teams picking in the lottery are penciled to select the best talent available to upgrade their respective rosters. Although the NBA Draft lottery has been an annual event since 1985, believe it or not, there are still a handful of franchises who have yet to […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered their 2025 offseason with a clear sense of urgency. After a strong 14-3 campaign that ended in playoff disappointment, the team doubled down on roster upgrades, spending big in free agency and investing heavily in the draft. With the dust settling from a busy spring, all eyes have shifted to OTAs, […]

June is here, meaning trade season is ramping up in baseball. The MLB trade deadline isn’t until July 31, but rumors are already running rampant about which stars will be on the trading block. The landscape is shifting, though, as teams like the Colorado Rockies and Baltimore Orioles have started to win games after disastrous […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are coming off a disappointing postseason where they fell to the Edmonton Oilers in five games in Round 2. Now, they hope to make an impact in NHL free agency and snag that player who could help them win the Stanley Cup again. If the Golden Knights’ dream scenario in 2025 […]

The New York Rangers endured a challenging 2024-25 season, with an abysmal stretch ruining any chance of making a strong run. Therefore, they missed the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But there is optimism in the air, and New York might bounce back. If the Rangers’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL free agency materializes, it could […]

We’ve got the Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals Game 2 results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. The Pacers won Game 1 after coming back in the second half as Tyrese Haliburton made the game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left. The Thunder failed to maintain a […]

The Dallas Mavericks just came off a controversial 2024-25 season that saw them trade away the face of the franchise, Luka Doncic. While the move drew heat from its fanbase, the Mavericks will have the privilege of selecting with the No. 1 pick at the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. With a chance to select Duke […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready to dominate the NFC South once again during the 2025 NFL season. Tampa has controlled the NFC South for several seasons in a row, both under Tom Brady and now Baker Mayfield. Unfortunately, it did not lead them to much postseason success in 2024. The Buccaneers have done everything […]

PHOENIX– A side-step, step-back three from Lexi Held left the PHX Arena unglued with 1:10 left in the fourth quarter, along with her Phoenix Mercury teammates. They immediately gave chest bumps, high-fives, and the momentum shifted to the Mercury. As a result, the Mercury’s 86-77 victory left Held with 24 points. Although she didn’t remember […]

The Cleveland Browns are no strangers to offseason storylines. So far in 2025, though, one unexpected name is creating significant buzz in Berea — rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. As OTAs roll on, the Bowling Green product is making a strong case for an immediate role in Kevin Stefanski’s offense. Sure, most eyes have […]

The UFC heavyweight division has been in a state of suspended animation for over a year, with fans, fighters, and analysts all asking the same question: When will Jon Jones finally defend his title against interim champion Tom Aspinall? Now, in a bombshell social media announcement, Jones has declared he will “give up the belt […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Chicago Cubs find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Despite a roster that has undergone significant changes and a season marked by both promise and adversity, one question looms large over Wrigley Field: Who is the one player the Cubs simply cannot afford to part with? While several […]

Eight coaches in 11 seasons isn’t a welcome sight for anyone within the Phoenix Suns. However, when the Suns hired Jordan Ott to be the franchise’s next head coach, they’re hoping to get this one right. Throughout the hiring process, the organization interviewed upwards of 15 candidates for the position. Funny enough, fellow Cleveland Cavaliers assistant […]

The UFC 316 pre-fight press conference was supposed to set the stage for one of the year’s biggest cards. Instead, the event left fans and media wondering if the once-mandatory spectacle of the UFC PPV press conference has lost its sizzle and whether the format itself is on life support. From Fireworks to Fizzle: What […]

The New York Knicks entered the 2024-25 season with a championship or bust mentality. And after falling short in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, the dominoes have started to fall — beginning with head coach Tom Thibodeau, who was relieved of his duties earlier this week (forcing New York to eat the remaining $30 million […]

The New York Knicks made a drastic change earlier this week when they decided that Tom Thibodeau, after leading the team to four winning seasons in the five years he was in charge, was not the right man for the head coaching job moving forward. They justified this move by saying that, for them to […]

All things considered, the 2024-25 season was a successful one for the New York Knicks. This historic, storied franchise may have one of the biggest and loudest fanbases in the entire association, but they have been stuck in the doldrums over the past 20 or so years; in fact, since the turn of the century […]

The Houston Astros are at the top of the American League West heading into Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Joe Espada’s team has been neck-to-neck with the Seattle Mariners all season. Despite their success, Houston’s roster is not the same as it was during their dynastic run from 2017 to 2023. Some of the […]

The 2024-25 season was a disaster for the Boston Bruins. This perennial playoff team stumbled badly at the start of the season and head coach Jim Montgomery was fired early in the year. After a brief surge that indicated a return to playoff form was possible, the Bruins fell of a cliff in the Eastern […]

The St. Louis Cardinals came into 2025 expecting to be near the bottom of the National League Central division. However, Oliver Marmol has led his team to a surprising start two months into the season. The Cardinals’ success frustrates the rest of the league, which thought they could trade for the veterans on their roster. […]

After months of deliberation, the most drawn-out storyline of the 2025 NFL offseason will finally come to an end. Following his release from the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers will return for one more year in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ahead of his first season with the Steelers, we’ll be making our Aaron Rodgers […]

The San Antonio Spurs are going to be Western Conference heavyweights in the near future. With NBA Rookie of the Year winners Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle to go along with All-Star De’Aaron Fox in the fold, there’s plenty to be excited about for Spurs fans. But if that isn’t enough, the Spurs will also […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have missed the playoffs for five straight seasons now. This is the longest stretch of missing the playoffs since the 2002-03 season through 2007-08. Still, there could be some positives. After that long stretch, the Blackhawks became a contender, winning three Stanley Cups from 2010 to 2015. The Blackhawks have a young […]

The NHL has a long and storied history, with the league being around since 1917. We have never seen a faster or more entertaining brand of hockey than what is currently on the ice. However, that doesn’t mean there haven’t been some great players to play in the league over its 106-year history.  Today, we […]

Despite trading out of the first round, the Los Angeles Rams reeled in an impressive rookie class at the 2025 NFL Draft. With 2025 NFL OTAs taking place, the Rams got their initial look at their first-year players in live action. While many players garnered considerable attention, dynamic wideout Konata Mumpfield continues to turn heads. […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to go on a revenge tour during the 2025 NFL season. That may sound odd for a team that won 15 games in 2024, but the Lions know that they have unfinished business. Detroit had their best season in franchise history, securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC for […]

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, it’s hard not to think what his career could’ve looked like if no team traded him. Sure, the Los Angeles Clippers sent him to OKC, but the Charlotte Hornets had the honor of doing that first back […]

The Ottawa Senators had a great season, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, there are a lot of positives to take from this season. But those positives might turn into negatives if things don’t come to fruition. If the Senators’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL […]

Getting involved with something like Vice’s The Grudge was a new venture for sports journalist Mike Wise, who was never a part of something like this before. Wise truly didn’t know what to expect going into The Grudge. “They would ask me things, and I would just say absurd things just to make them laugh,” […]