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Over the years, some of the best players in college football have all played defensive line in the SEC. All you have to do is look at the NFL, where SEC pass rushers litter the gridiron every Sunday. Well, the more things change, the more they stay the same. The best conference in college football […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had been quietly optimistic heading into the 2025 season. This was especially true after trading for Geno Smith to stabilize their quarterback position. In the NFL, though, stability is always fragile. That point was hammered home in the preseason finale when backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist. That […]

The Baltimore Ravens enter the 2025 NFL season brimming with optimism. They have assembled one of the most complete rosters in football. Armed with a defense fortified by high-profile acquisitions and an offense built around Lamar Jackson’s dynamic playmaking, Baltimore is a legitimate Super Bowl contender. As every NFL team knows, though, star power doesn’t […]

Training camp and the preseason are often the NFL’s harshest proving grounds. Every summer, players across the league learn that a job once considered safe is suddenly vulnerable. This is especially true as hungry newcomers push veterans to the brink. The Houston Texans are no exception. After an up-and-down 2024 season and a rocky start […]

The New York Jets have struggled with two substantial areas of need all offseason. While a team that missed the playoffs for the 14th straight year, finished 5-12 and fired its general manager and coaching staff clearly has more than just two holes to fill, the Jets desperately need to improve the interior of their […]

The HBCU football season is upon us as North Carolina Central and Southern University geared up to face off in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge. Ultimately, North Carolina Central picked up where they’ve left off the last few years and left Atlanta with a victory. Southern had some great moments and big plays, but a lack of […]

The New England Patriots are at the beginning of a new era. After finishing near the bottom of the NFL last season, the Patriots decided that it was time for some changes. New England brought in Mike Vrabel to bring a new attitude for the 2024-25 season. With roster cuts on the way, Vrabel needs […]

If the Philadelphia Eagles are going to make another trade before the start of the 2025 NFL season, it will likely come on the defensive side of the ball. On paper, it makes sense, right? The Eagles returned almost all of their offensive starters from their Super Bowl Championship-winning team, minus right guard Mekhi Becton, […]

The Dallas Wings have endured one of their most challenging seasons in the franchise’s storied history. As of now, the team stands at 9-28, teetering near the bottom of the league standings with playoff hopes completely extinguished, and this downturn has been fueled by a cascade of injuries. Li Yueru was recently lost for the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have some decisions to make after their preseason finale against the Chicago Bears. Andy Reid ruled out a handful of players from that game, which doesn’t bode well for them as he starts to cut the roster down. The Chiefs have just a few days to go from 90 players down […]

The 2025 WNBA season has been a renaissance year for the Minnesota Lynx. Dominating the league all year long and holding onto the No. 1 seed heading into the final stretch of the regular season, the Lynx have established themselves as frontrunners among an elite group of championship contenders. Central to their success has been […]

With their preseason opener a month out, the Tampa Bay Lightning are continuing their prep for the 2025-26 season. This year’s team is already looking stronger than the roster that lost once again to the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Panthers’ win catapulted them to a Stanley Cup […]

The Washington Mystics’ new regime started hot by assembling the best rookie duo in the league this year. However, that led to them trading second-year forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun, who made that move sting on Tuesday and Thursday. The Sun beat the Mystics 80-69 in D.C. on Tuesday before winning 67-56 in […]

The St. Louis Blues took some massive steps forward in 2024-25 after hiring former Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery. The Blues hit a lull with their offense under Drew Bannister, and Montgomery’s attacking approach was a breath of fresh air. The 2025-26 season looks like it could be another step in the right direction […]

The New Orleans Saints are a team in transition, and that’s not in a good way. Once one of the NFC’s most stable organizations, they now face uncertainty at the most important position in football. For five straight years, the Saints have tried to patchwork their way through the quarterback carousel. It just hasn’t worked. […]

The Chicago Bears head into 2025 with more optimism than they’ve enjoyed in years. Caleb Williams showed enough flashes as a rookie to give fans hope that he can develop into the franchise quarterback the city has long craved. General manager Ryan Poles has spent three straight offseasons loading the offense with talent. Of course, […]

The Los Angeles Rams know what life at the top feels like, and they also know how fragile it can be. Just three years removed from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, Sean McVay’s team finds itself staring at the same question it has faced since: can Matthew Stafford stay healthy enough to take them there again? […]

The Carolina Panthers are still searching for proof that Bryce Young was worth the franchise-altering move they made in 2023. The former No. 1 pick has struggled through two uneven seasons. So far, he has compiled a 6-22 record as a starter. Sure, the flashes of talent are there. However, the consistency hasn’t followed. In […]

It’s approaching the start of September once again, and with that comes the impending release of the newest iteration of the NBA 2K franchise. While the popularity of the series has gone south with each passing year, NBA 2K is unmatched in being the only basketball game on the market with authentic-feeling, sim-based gameplay and […]

Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton has exceeded all expectations this season, including those of Natalie Nakase, as the Golden State Valkyries head coach told reporters ahead of their matchup with the Phoenix Mercury. That’s no easy feat, considering the talent Nakase has been around includes players like A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, as well as […]

With the NFL’s regular season looming, the Atlanta Falcons are one of the league’s most intriguing teams. After a promising training camp and preseason from Michael Penix Jr., hopes are high for Atlanta in the NFC South. However, Drake London could really use some help on the perimeter. Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is […]

As the 2025 WNBA regular season charges into its final weeks, the league’s MVP race has become one of the most captivating storylines in professional basketball. This season has brought a fierce mix of established superstars, rising veterans, and breakout performers all vying for the league’s most prestigious individual honor. With teams jockeying for playoff […]

With his first season as the New York Jets’ head coach around the corner, Aaron Glenn has his work cut out for him with the 2025 final roster cuts looming. After being a part of the process for over a decade, the 53-year-old is now the primary decision-maker for the first time in his career. […]

With the 2025 season set to begin this coming Saturday with five Week 0 matchups, college football is almost back. As fans settle into an opening week set led by a Big 12 conference matchup featured ranked Kansas State and Iowa State in Ireland, the excitement inside the college football world continues to build. A […]

The Seattle Seahawks underwent some major changes this offseason. Seattle moved on from long-time head coach Pete Carroll and Geno Smith, bringing in Sam Darnold and Mike MacDonald. Now, Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Co. enter the season with a new energy, but the roster still has holes. However, bringing in a Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark […]

Average is the best word that could be used to describe the Atlanta Hawks over the last handful of years. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals with a 41-31 record during the 2020-21 season, Trae Young and the Hawks have struggled to take that next step as a franchise. Obviously, that led to major changes […]

As the 2025 WNBA regular season winds down, the league finds itself in one of the most compelling and competitive playoff races in recent history. From perennial powerhouses like the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty to the stunning emergence of the Minnesota Lynx and expansion franchise Golden State Valkyries, the top eight teams […]

With just three weeks until one of the most significant nights in modern boxing history, the anticipation for Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford only continues to grow. In a groundbreaking move, the bout will stream live on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million global subscribers, an unprecedented development in combat sports […]

The Chargers have had some elite teams over their years in San Diego and Los Angeles, but have yet to win the ultimate prize. Winning a Super Bowl is not easy, and the Bolts have only had a handful of opportunities to do so since coming over from the AFL to the NFL. The Chargers […]

Brian Robinson Jr.’s time with the Washington Commanders has officially come to an end. Friday morning, Robinson Jr. was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Robinson Jr. was deemed inactive in the Commanders’ most recent preseason game, signaling an end to the relationship. The Commanders reportedly are […]

The Oklahoma Sooners enter the 2025 season ranked No. 18 in the country. That came as a bit of a surprise considering the Sooners finished unranked last season at 6-7. That’s why head coach Brent Venables made major staff and roster adjustments that could turn his team into a true dark horse in the SEC. […]

The Cleveland Browns have arguably more to manage in the final weeks of the offseason than any other team in the league. The team’s quarterback battle has been widely publicized, but there are several other roster questions that General Manager Andrew Berry must address before Aug. 26. Given their current positioning, the Browns will inevitably […]

The Arizona Cardinals come into the 2025 NFL season with hopes of improving and making the playoffs. With Week 1 drawing close, there is also an urgency to see if one of their most important positions improves. Cardinals trade rumors continue to swirl, and the team hopes to have an answer to address their offensive […]

The stalemate is over in Minnesota as the Wild and Marco Rossi have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension. The deal secures a major part of the future for the club, while also being a solid deal for both sides. The summer for Bill Guerin has seen a major back-and-forth between the franchise […]

We’ve got the Cleveland Browns’ 2025-2026 NFL Season Results according to Madden 26 to see how the game thinks they will perform this season. All eyes are on Cleveland’s QB room, as Joe Flacco will look to protect his starting job from rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. Can the team turn heads this season […]

At the moment, the Los Angeles Dodgers are leading the NL West by one game. The team in second place? None other than the San Diego Padres, who will host the Dodgers at Petco Park in what could be a decisive three-game series in the NL West race. A few days ago, the Dodgers swept […]

The New England Patriots had an offseason filled with numerous changes. After the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach, there is more optimism in Foxboro. Still, there is work to do before the 2025 NFL season commences. As Week 1 gets closer, the Patriots trade rumors are running rampant, as general […]

The Minnesota Wild just made the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons, but have yet to progress out of the first round. While they have become a consistent postseason contender, the next step for the franchise is to become a legitimate threat in the playoffs. The Wild made some solid moves […]

Your days of planning for your 2025 fantasy football drafts are dwindling, as the 2025 NFL season is right around the corner. With household names and top-tier rookies vying for roster spots, it can be tough to know how to tackle your drafts. Read through the following two-round fantasy football mock draft that provides reasons […]