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For a third straight year, the Dallas Stars have been eliminated in the Western Conference Finals. This time, it was in five games to the Edmonton Oilers. After a third straight conference final defeat, Stars fans are calling for the job of Peter DeBoer. Whether DeBoer remains on the job is a question for management […]

After making waves in free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft, few teams changed more in the offseason than the New York Giants. However, nothing the Giants did had a bigger impact on their short-term outlook than signing veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. Once they released Daniel Jones, the Giants committed to finding a new quarterback […]

The Chicago Cubs have emerged as one of the National League’s most formidable teams in 2025, boasting a dynamic offense and a stronghold on the NL Central. Yet, beneath the surface of their impressive record, several key players have failed to meet expectations, raising concerns about the team’s ability to sustain its success into October. […]

The Ottawa Senators, thanks to an influx of young talent and established veterans like Claude Giroux, finally returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since their unexpected run to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017. While it was ultimately a short-lived stay in the postseason, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 season with championship expectations, having assembled one of the most expensive and star-studded rosters in baseball. Yet, as the calendar turns to June, not every big name has delivered as hoped. While the Dodgers still sit atop the National League West, several key players have failed to meet […]

As the San Diego Padres approach the midpoint of the 2025 MLB season, expectations remain sky-high for a club built on star power and big contracts. Yet, despite flashes of brilliance from key contributors, several high-profile players have failed to live up to their billing, drawing the ire of fans and analysts alike. Here’s a […]

The Chicago Bulls do not typically blow up the team and build through the draft. They prefer to remain semi-competitive instead of fully embracing the tank, which is what they’ve done over the past few seasons. And at the very least, the Bulls’ roster appears to have a few players worthy of being keepers. Coby […]

The Boston Red Sox spent most of 2025 in second place in the American League East behind the New York Yankees. However, Alex Bregman’s injury has sent Boston into a spiral. After losing five straight games, Alex Cora’s team finds itself in fourth place, ahead of only the Baltimore Orioles. For a team that made […]

It’s no secret that the Washington Mystics faced a shorthanded Indiana Fever squad in the city of Baltimore’s first-ever WNBA game on Wednesday night. Generational superstar Caitlin Clark (quad), who many of the announced 11,183 fans in the sold-out CFG Bank Arena crowd came to see, was out. Regardless, the Mystics still took care of […]

The Houston Astros sit in second place in the American League West before Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite injuries to their starting pitchers, including Luis Garcia, the Astros continue to play well. However, the team has shown an ability to work around obstacles and remain competitive. They aren’t the same team as […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been so close yet so far away two years in a row now. The team lost in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season. After their loss last season, big changes were made in the offseason. The team traded Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Even more drastic […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have some unfinished business heading into the 2025 NFL season. Cincinnati only won nine games in 2024, in part due to a terribly slow start to the season. That slow start ended up costing the team a playoff spot in the AFC. Now the Bengals are more determined than ever to get […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will do their best to return all of Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker this offseason, but one or more of those potential free agents seem likely to walk in free agency. Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, whereas Randle and Reid have player options on their contracts. Reid will likely […]

The Montreal Canadiens made the playoffs for the first time since losing in the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals. Still, the Canadiens were eliminated in five games by the Washington Capitals. Now, the Canadiens will look towards the offseason. One of the decisions that needs to be made is surrounding free agent Christian Dvorak. If the […]

With the Carolina Hurricanes being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, there are numerous questions about the future. They have players on expiring deals and might not re-sign them. Dmitry Orlov has several choices to make as he enters 2025 NHL free agency, and will probably pick a new team. Orlov tallied six goals and […]

The Edmonton Oilers are attempting to win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1990. Ultimately, they are getting production from all four lines. But one player from those lines might be playing his last games with the team. Corey Perry has decisions to make as his career winds down, and there are options […]

Injuries are terrible, but they’re part of the game. And when stakes are at its highest in the NBA playoffs, teams must be prepared to carry on, even if their best players are unable to. Basketball is a team sport after all. Throughout NBA history, there have been a number of playoff injuries that have […]

The New Jersey Devils were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs for the second time in three years. Now, with their focus on the offseason, the Devils have to make decisions on pending free agents. One of those is goaltender Jake Allen. We look at the three best destinations for Allen in the […]

When the New York Jets convened for their 2025 rookie minicamp, all eyes were on the team’s latest draft class and undrafted hopefuls as they took their first NFL steps under new head coach Aaron Glenn. While several newcomers generated buzz, one rookie’s impact was impossible to ignore, wide receiver Arian Smith. The fourth-round pick […]

The Edmonton Oilers are in the thick of the Stanley Cup Playoff race and are close to sealing a second straight trip to the Stanley Cup. Yet, questions will arise after the playoffs end, and they may lose one of their depth forwards. Trent Frederic has some options as he chooses the best possible destinations […]

The Carolina Hurricanes were just eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, falling to the Panthers in five games. It was the seventh straight season the Hurricanes have been to the playoffs, but the second time in three years they have lost to the Panthers in the Conference Finals. Now, the Hurricanes turn their focus to […]

The Indianapolis Colts have long been a team in search of stability at quarterback. For the past few years, the team has cycled through stopgap starters and risky experiments. Sadly, none have delivered long-term success. Now, in what should be a crucial developmental season for 2023 first-rounder Anthony Richardson, the Colts are rolling the dice […]

A perfect fit at center for the Golden State Warriors is hard to come by. Bigs who warp the court on both ends by splashing jumpers from beyond the arc and swatting shots at the rim are skeleton keys in the modern NBA, unlocking more lineup configurations and stylistic flexibility that make the game much […]

After another painful exit in the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves looking for answers. Despite boasting a core led by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, and having made a bold move to acquire Julius Randle last offseason, the Wolves have again fallen short of the NBA Finals. With the franchise’s luxury tax […]

The Carolina Hurricanes lost Game 5 to the Florida Panthers and have been officially eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After losing yet another Stanley Cup Playoff series to the Florida Panthers, who is to blame for the Hurricanes? The series did not start so well for the Hurricanes. Unfortunately, they endured two straight blowout […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2025 offseason at a crossroads. After a second consecutive Western Conference Finals exit, this time at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the franchise faces the hard reality that “running it back” with the same roster may not be enough to get over the hump. With Anthony Edwards blossoming […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have arguably the best top-eight rotation in basketball. They just lost in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year, this time to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and now they have to prepare for getting much thinner. Nickel Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, and Naz Reid has a player option […]

As the 2025 MLB season unfolds, the Cleveland Guardians find themselves in a familiar position, squarely in the playoff hunt and eyeing another American League Central title. With a roster built around star third baseman José Ramírez and a pitching staff that has consistently ranked among the league’s best, the Guardians are poised for another […]

The New York Knicks find themselves in a deep hole against the Indiana Pacers, down three games to one with a ticket to the NBA Finals on the line as they try to avoid the gentlemen’s sweep. The Knickerbockers haven’t made it to the Finals in this century, and they have an uphill battle to […]

The Ottawa Senators just made the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season. Still, they would fall short, losing in the first round to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now, the Senators turn their focus towards the NHL offseason, including pending free agent Anton Forsberg. We look at the three best destinations for Forsberg […]

For the second time in three years, the Carolina Hurricanes have been eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Unlike their last trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Hurricanes won a game this time around and held a 2-0 lead in game five. Still, they would blow the lead and fall […]

Over the last decade, U2 lead singer Bono has continually debunked the myths of rock stardom. From Songs of Innocence to Songs of Experience, the “With or “Without You” singer now stars in Bono: Stories of Surrender, a concert film that depicts his solo tour of the same name. Stories of Surrender is a grand […]

In his first season at the helm, coach Jim Harbaugh delivered something Chargers fans had long been waiting for—playoff football. They saw a reenergized team and an identity grounded in physicality. The Chargers punched their ticket to the postseason and restored hope for a franchise stuck in mediocrity. Harbaugh’s signature mix of power football, discipline, […]

As the 2025 MLB season marches toward the trade deadline, the Kansas City Royals find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. After a resurgent 2024 campaign that saw them return to postseason relevance, the Royals now face the challenge of transforming from a feel-good story into a legitimate contender in the American League. While the club’s […]

As the 2025 MLB season grinds into its summer months, the Minnesota Twins find themselves at a crossroads. Despite preseason optimism and a roster brimming with both established talent and promising youth, the team has struggled to find consistency. With the American League Central tightening and the Wild Card race growing more competitive by the […]

The Athletics are in between homes at the moment after leaving Oakland in 2024. After a hot start, the Athletics have returned to their normal position at the bottom of the American League West. Their loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday sunk their record to 23-33, three games worse than the fourth-place Los Angeles […]

A first-round playoff exit with home-court advantage can really shake an organization. Losing that series in only five games only intensifies the rattling. In the Los Angeles Lakers’ case, losing 12 of their last 14 playoff games is enough to drive the otherwise thoroughly spoiled fan base absolutely insane. Now, entering the first full season […]

After defeating the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Wednesday, the Detroit Tigers improved their record to 37-20, the best in the league. Despite being without Parker Meadows so far this season, Tigers manager AJ Hinch has pressed all the right buttons to put his team atop their division. Moving Javier Baez to the Detroit outfield […]

The Boston Celtics could be looking to move Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics’ outlook going forward changed drastically when Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon. With him healthy on the roster, the Celtics were arguably the league’s biggest threat to win the NBA Finals in upcoming seasons, so ownership was okay paying a high tax bill […]