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When it comes to the 2025 NBA Draft, few prospects have been as highly debated as Ace Bailey. Cooper Flagg? Unquestioned top pick since before the 2024-25 NCAA season even began. Dylan Harper? The top guard in this year’s class with the potential to become a team’s lead guard well into the future. But Bailey? […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series largely because of their offense. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman led the way as Los Angeles defeated the New York Yankees for the title. Their title defense season is off to a good start, but it has come at a cost. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is […]

The Baltimore Orioles enjoyed three years of success from 2022 to 2024. They won at least 80 games in all three seasons and made the postseason in the last two. However, 2025 has gotten off to a terrible start for the Orioles. Baltimore fired manager Brandon Hyde on May 17 in an effort to find […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is no longer just a rising star, he’s officially the brightest light in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard was crowned the 2024-25 NBA MVP after putting together a jaw-dropping season that left few doubting his greatness. Shai led the NBA with 32.7 points per game, and did it with surgical precision. […]

The New York Knicks are in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. They’re set to face a familiar foe – the team that eliminated them from the playoffs both last season and in the first June of the millennium. After defeating the Detroit Pistons in six games and taking out the […]

The Atlanta Braves are now middling as they await Ronald Acuna’s return from a long-term injury this weekend. However, his return also means that an already-crowded outfield becomes too much, and one man will be the odd man out. Jarred Kelenic is the player the Braves must trade before the 2025 trade deadline to relieve […]

As the 2025 MLB season approaches its midpoint, the St. Louis Cardinals find themselves in a familiar but precarious position: competitive, but with clear roster questions looming over their long-term outlook. With a 26-20 record and sitting just one game behind the division-leading Chicago Cubs, the Cardinals are outperforming preseason expectations, thanks in large part […]

The Houston Astros, perennial contenders in the American League, find themselves at a crossroads as the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches. After a tumultuous offseason that saw the departures of cornerstone players like Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman, and with a roster in flux, the Astros are still in the playoff hunt but face critical […]

As the 2025 MLB season approaches its midpoint, the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in a familiar position: contenders with a glaring need. This year, an 80-game suspension for closer José Alvarado has left the bullpen in disarray, and the Phillies’ front office, led by Dave Dombrowski, is under pressure to act decisively before the trade […]

The New York Mets are having a fantastic season, and FanDuel has them as one of the favorites to win the World Series. But there is a logjam at third base and designated hitter, and one player could be on the way out. Mark Vientos is the one player the Mets must trade before the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could not have asked for a better start to the first quarter of Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After Jaden McDaniels scored five quick points on back-to-back possessions, Anthony Edwards showed off his handles with a step-back three over Chet Holmgren. All of a sudden, […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking for some help in the defensive backfield to counteract the best teams in the NFC. Notably, their lack of help in the secondary cost them dearly this season. Here is a perfect trade proposal the Rams could send to the Miami Dolphins to reunite with Jalen Ramsey to get […]

As the 2025 MLB season barrels toward the trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in a rare and enviable position: perched atop the NL Central, powered by a revamped roster and the star power of Kyle Tucker. Yet, beneath the surface of their success, cracks have begun to show, particularly in the pitching staff, […]

The NFL offseason is in full gear, with the regular season just a few months away, and trade rumors are hotter than ever. It’s a good time to examine a trade proposal the Green Bay Packers could send to acquire Trey Hendrickson from the Bengals. Hendrickson has become a popular target, as he is unhappy […]

Penn State football would finish the regular season at 11-1, but would fall a game short of the College Football Playoff Championship after a three-point loss to Notre Dame. Penn State and James Franklin hope to return to the playoffs, as we look at the 2025 Penn State football schedule and give predictions. Last season, […]

The Colorado Rockies are on a record-breaking pace when it comes to losses. With an 8-40 record, they became the first team since 1895 to lose 40 of their first 48 games. Somehow, though, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been nearly as bad. Despite doubling the Rockies in win total, the Pirates have actually scored fewer […]

We’ve got the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 Results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. The Thunder took care of business in Game 1, defeating the Timberwolves 114-88. Meanwhile, Minnesota is looking to rebound from their loss and tie the series up before heading back home. […]

Georgia returned to the College Football Playoff for the third time in four years under Kirby Smart. Still, Georgia would fall in the CFP quarterfinals to Notre Dame. After an 11-2 regular season and then an early playoff exit, it is time to look at the 2025 Georgia Football schedule and make predictions for their […]

Ohio State football is coming off its first national championship in 10 years. In the process, the Buckeyes became the first team in history to win the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. Now, expectations in Columbus are once again sky-high. After six seasons of falling short, head coach Ryan Day delivered in what was widely […]

The Boston Red Sox find themselves at a crossroads as the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches. Despite an offseason that saw the arrivals of Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman, the club has struggled to find consistency, hovering around the fringes of the playoff race. Injuries, underperformance, and a logjam of young talent have left the […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the San Diego Padres find themselves at a familiar crossroads: talented, competitive, and yet, still one significant move away from true World Series contention. The Padres, led by President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller, have never shied away from bold, headline-grabbing deals. This year, with glaring needs and […]

Last year, Notre Dame Football went 11-1 in the regular season, then won three playoff games before a loss to Ohio State in the CFP National Championship. Notre Dame and head coach Marcus Freeman will now look to return to the playoffs, as we break down their schedule and give predictions for their 2025 season. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays enter late May 2025 at a crossroads. Hovering around .500 with a 22-23 record, they remain within striking distance in the American League East, but the margin for error is razor-thin. The front office faces a pivotal decision: double down for a playoff push or pivot toward the future by leveraging […]

The upcoming Eastern Conference Finals clash between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks is too close to call. The Pacers have ridden a blistering end to the regular season all the way to the ECF, and their series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games shows that they have a much more well-oiled […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering a new era—again. After a frustrating stretch marked by regression on both sides of the ball, ownership finally hit the soft reset button. With a new general manager in James Gladstone and a new head coach in Liam Coen, Jacksonville is betting on bold leadership to revive a roster that […]

The Tennessee Titans are in an all too familiar position. They are rebuilding, recalibrating, and reaching for the elusive stability that has evaded them since the end of the Derrick Henry era. Now, they have a new franchise quarterback under center and a retooled coaching staff in place. As such, 2025 offers a clean slate—but […]

When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal in 2024, they declared themselves ready to compete. However, fast forward to the 2025 offseason, and it’s clear that their all-in gamble came with caveats. The team’s ceiling hinges not just on Cousins’ health and productivity. It is also dependent on how […]

For the most part, the Philadelphia Eagles had themselves one heck of an offseason. Entering the offseason with the burden of defending their second Lombardi Trophy of the last ten years, the Eagles had to say goodbye to some top free agents, make shrewd financial decisions, and draft at the end of each round. And […]

The Baltimore Ravens have long been known for their organizational consistency and defensive tradition. Now, they enter the latter stages of the 2025 offseason as legitimate contenders in the AFC. On the flip side, questions still linger about whether they’ve done enough to close the gap with perennial powerhouses like the Kansas City Chiefs and […]

It’s rare that a freshman player makes their mark on a team so quickly, but that’s what HBCU-educated hoops sensation Ezinne Kalu did. Over the past ten years, Kalu has seen the highest levels of the sport of basketball, thriving as a member of the Nigerian National Team and even a member of the WNBA’s Atlanta […]

Another year has passed and the Donovan Mitchell-led Cleveland Cavaliers core couldn’t get past the second round of the playoffs yet again. The 2024-25 campaign was supposed to be different for these Cavs; they won 64 games in the regular season and were poised for a deep run in the playoffs considering how excellent they’ve […]

The New York Yankees were dealt a tough blow before the season started when Gerrit Cole was ruled out for the season with Tommy John surgery. Aaron Boone pivoted though, leaning even further into the team’s prolific offense. The result? Aaron Judge is having an all-time season for the Yankees. The offense he leads is […]

With the Los Angeles Sparks tipping off the 2025 WNBA season this past week, plenty of eyes will be watching to see how Kelsey Plum looks with her new team. Ahead of the Sparks’ upcoming games this week, we’ll be making our bold predictions for the team during this WNBA season. The Sparks have played […]

After winning the World Series last fall, the Los Angeles Dodgers entered the offseason with three question marks in the outfield. After winning Game 5 with Mookie Betts, Teoscar Hernandez, and Kike Hernandez playing in the outfield, the Dodgers made it clear they wanted to move Betts to shortstop and keep 2024 revelation Tommy Edmans […]

The Washington Wizards got dealt the worst possible hand they could’ve gotten in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, but Tuesday was a reminder that the franchise is still on a path to success. No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr and No. 14 pick Bub Carrington received All-Rookie first team and second team honors, respectively. Sarr […]

One of the teams under the most pressure heading into the 2025 season is Texas football. Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns have suffered painful losses in the College Football Playoff semifinals in two consecutive seasons after Ohio State ended their run last year in the Cotton Bowl. Of course, the quarterback is going to steal […]

The Baltimore Orioles are 15-31 before taking on the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Their start is a drastic change from what Orioles fans have become used to over the last three seasons. Since 2022, Baltimore has won at least 80 games in the regular season and made it to the American League playoffs in […]

Following Derek Carr’s sudden retirement, the New Orleans Saints have more work to do than any other team in the 2025 offseason. With a couple of months remaining until training camps begin, the Saints’ current roster state requires moderate changes to be made in the trade market. Without Carr, New Orleans suddenly has a gaping […]

After winning the Presidents’ Trophy, the Winnipeg Jets have been eliminated by the Dallas Stars after a six-game series. The Jets now turn their focus towards the offseason. We now look at three potential trade targets for the Jets this offseason. The Winnipeg Jets have some clear offseason needs. They need offensive depth. Of the […]