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The Boston Bruins lost their way a season ago. This perennial playoff team struggled to put the puck in the net and fell all the way to last place in the Atlantic Division. It would seem that their days of playing well in the regular season and being a significant threat in the Stanley Cup […]

The 2025 WNBA season has been a rollercoaster for the New York Liberty. For a team that entered the year as a clear title contender with sky-high expectations, alongside a star-studded Liberty lineup led by Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones, anything short of a championship would be seen as a disappointment. But the […]

The Texas Rangers left Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at 61-62. Unfortunately for Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, his team was on the wrong end of an offensive masterclass. Instead of getting back to .500, Texas falls even further behind in the American League West. With struggles from Robert Garcia leading the way, Josh […]

The Seattle Storm entered the 2025 WNBA season with a mix of ambition and uncertainty. After parting ways with franchise cornerstone Jewell Loyd in a tumultuous offseason trade, the team retooled around veterans Skylar Diggins and Nneka Ogwumike, while infusing youth through the draft with Dominique Malonga. With the league more competitive than ever, especially […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 depth chart, unsurprisingly, looks significantly different from what it was a year ago. The most notable change comes from the top, with J.J. McCarthy taking over at quarterback, but the team has several other striking transitions. Minnesota did not add much in terms of free agency or the draft, but its […]

NBA players are in a class of their own when it comes to basketball. As a result, it isn’t surprising that national teams build their rosters around NBA stars. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who are national team cornerstones. Check out the gallery. Nikola Jokic – Serbia Nikola Jokic has won three […]

After being one of the best teams in the National Hockey League for the better part of a decade — and winning three Stanley Cups to prove it — it’s been a trying rebuild for the Chicago Blackhawks. The Hawks have missed the postseason in each of the last five years, and finished dead last […]

The NBA unveiled its full 2025-26 regular season schedule this past week, which included the slate for the third edition of the NBA Cup. The Orlando Magic, who reached the quarterfinals in last year’s tournament, will compete in East Group B alongside the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons. The Magic impressed […]

The NBA is more global than ever today. As a result, the number of international players has grown by leaps and bounds. With several talent from around the world, it’s only natural that plenty of international players also represent their countries in the international basketball scene. However, a handful of them have rejected the call […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t open their preseason with a win. In August, though, the scoreboard often takes a back seat to evaluation. Their 31-25 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was more about identifying which players can handle the stage and prove they belong when the games start counting. For several roster hopefuls, it was the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ preseason opener didn’t end with a win. However, for several players fighting for roster spots, the 34-27 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles was a valuable showcase. From key touchdowns to impressive blocking and disruptive defense, a handful of roster hopefuls proved they’re ready to contribute when it counts. […]

The Arizona Cardinals opened their preseason with exactly the type of night head coach Jonathan Gannon wanted. Cards fans saw competitive football, flashes of playmaking, and meaningful reps for players fighting to make the roster. In fact, several roster hopefuls took center stage and showed they can help this team in 2025. Cardinals’ 2025 preseason […]

The Cleveland Browns are trying to rebound and get back to their 2023-24 form after a very disappointing year last season, but they have big questions and a lot of things to figure out before this season gets underway. The biggest question starts at quarterback, where you can no longer count the number of signal […]

Earlier this summer, life was good for the Los Angeles Dodgers. They had a nine-game lead over the San Diego Padres, were able to overcome pitching injuries thanks to an elite offense, and just seemed destined to represent the NL in the World Series once more, no matter how their competition tackled the trade deadline. […]

The clock is always ticking on the Los Angeles Lakers as long as LeBron James is on the roster. James is already about to turn 41 years old come December, and as elite of a player as he remains, even Father Time has to catch up to him at some point. James has been putting […]

The Houston Astros entered their weekend series at 68-53. Joe Espada’s team has lived near the top of the American League West all season. For the last few months, the Astros have led the division. However, Josh Hader’s injury has revealed Houston’s need for depth at certain positions. Luckily for the team, players like Brice […]

In this Mafia The Old Country Review, we take a look at Hangar 13’s newest entry in the beloved action-adventure franchise. The Old Country takes players through an epic adventure on the island of Sicily in the early 1900s. You’ll engage in combat, drive in classic cars, and journey through a wide variety of locations […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the best records in the American League. Blue Jays manager John Schneider has some decisions to make with Eric Lauer and other players on his roster. However, prospects like Trey Yesavage are making their case for an early call-up to the major leagues. Orelvis Martinez and Yohendrick Pinango […]

Unlike other professional sports leagues, where teams don’t always play everyone every season, the NBA schedule is fluid in the sense that all 30 teams play each other at least two times over the course of the 82-game season. That is why there aren’t many surprises when the schedule is released every August. Still, there […]

The NBA took to Europe this week alongside FIBA to host the 22nd Basketball Without Borders Europe Camp. The top 60 high school age boys and girls, coming from 27 countries, participated in the Europe camp in Manchester, England, with a number of special coaches on hand, including Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac. Zubac […]

On the latest episode of the Club 520 Podcast, former NBA guard Jeff Teague weighed in on Austin Rivers’ recent comments about LeBron James’ scoring ability — and in the process, threw pointed shade toward Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. Rivers had left James off his personal list of […]

It was a bittersweet ending, as the Indiana Pacers lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, the team has released their schedule, and their 2025-26 season will face many challenges. There are many Pacers predictions to make. Likewise, the Pacers’ schedule will see many key games throughout the 2025-26 […]

The Detroit Pistons had a great season in 2024-25, finishing 44-38 and making the NBA playoffs. Now, the 2025-26 NBA schedule has fans in Motown excited for what is to come. There will be plenty of Pistons predictions, especially after they took a giant step by making the playoffs last season. After releasing their schedule, […]

The Arizona Cardinals are backed against the wall entering the 2025 season, which creates an interesting dynamic for their inaugural unofficial depth chart. The team has held a competitive camp thus far, ensuring none of its players have secured a spot in the starting lineup, from longtime star James Conner to rising prospect Darius Robinson. […]

The Denver Broncos opened their preseason schedule with exactly the kind of performance head coach Sean Payton wants to see from his depth players. They were confident, efficient, and opportunistic. In a game where the starters saw limited action, the reserves stepped up and delivered in a 30-9 win. They turned an early deficit into […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced their schedule and are ready to run it back. Ultimately, there are many trinkets on the Cavaliers’ schedule that are too good not to go through. There will be many 2025-26 season predictions, some of which involve the Cavs. But these Cavaliers predictions will fully outline this year’s squad and […]

It is year two for Indiana football under Curt Cignetti. The first year was a massive success. It was the first time Indiana had ever won 11 games in a season, and they would qualify for the College Football Playoff. The Hooisers would fall to Notre Dame in the first round of the playoffs. Indiana […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves officially know who they will be starting the season with. Yes, the 2025-26 NBA schedule release is here, and the Wolves are excited to get things going. There are plenty of 2025-26 season predictions to go through. Notably, there are many Timberwolves predictions to make. After the Timberwolves lost to the Oklahoma […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their preseason with a performance that spoke volumes about the quality of their depth. In a 31-25 win over the Buffalo Bills, players further down the depth chart made the most of their snaps. They capitalized on a night when most of the team’s top names were in street clothes. […]

The New York Giants kicked off their preseason with a mix of urgency, execution, and just enough drama to keep it interesting. Their 34-25 victory over the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium was exactly the kind of early test head coach Brian Daboll needed. It was a chance to see how roster hopefuls would respond […]

The NBA unveiled its full 2025-26 regular season schedule Thursday, and the Orlando Magic’s road to contention is set. The team will open at the KIA Center on October 22 against the Miami Heat, mirroring last year’s season opener but with the venue reversed. This season brings a significant increase in national exposure for Orlando, […]

As of August 15, the San Diego Padres have a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Since the MLB trade deadline, the Padres have surged and have been red-hot, while the Dodgers have sputtered and fallen behind San Diego despite having a nine-game lead at the start of July. […]

It is year three of the Matt Rhule era for Nebraska football. The team has improved in the time Rhule has been running the Cornhuskers. After not having a winning season from 2017 through 2023, the Huskers won seven games in 2024, capped off by a win in the Pinstripe Bowl. Expectations for Nebraska are […]

Historically, ice buckets were the celebratory token to celebrate NBA championships back in the day. It was only in the mid-50s when the league started to give out championship rings. Today, ring ceremonies are now the norm to honor NBA champions annually. In line with this, NBA champions receive a ring that’s uniquely designed for […]

It’s been almost two decades since Denzel Washington and Spike Lee collaborated, and their fifth movie, Highest 2 Lowest, is a return to form for the iconic duo. They are nearing Robert De Niro-Martin Scorsese territory with this one. Highest 2 Lowest—a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 movie High and Low—follows David King (Denzel Washington), […]

The Boston Celtics were expected to be one of the frontrunners for the 2025-26 NBA season as well. However, that was until Jayson Tatum was revealed to be out for the season and Boston kickstarted a reactionary firesale that has saved them over $300 million in salaries and luxury tax. The Boston Celtics kickstart their […]

The Dallas Mavericks will not have to wait a long time to see how their new-look setup is going to fare in the Western Conference. They start off the 2025-26 NBA season with a five-game home stretch that sees them take on the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Indiana Pacers.. Any roster […]

The Boston Red Sox are fun again. This legendary franchise had drifted far off course over the last three seasons, posting two last-place finishes in the American League East during that span. Whether it be through its actions or oblivious remarks, the organization insulted the fan base time and time again. Sox brass has still […]

The NBA released the 2025-26 regular season schedule on Thursday. Now, teams around the league have an idea of what next season could look like. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, defending their first title an franchise history figures to be a challenge. However, reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren are ready […]