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The Houston Rockets invested heavily into Fred VanVleet during the 2023 offseason. Houston gave the point guard a three-year, $128 million deal in a move that was meant to turn the Rockets from a rebuilding team into a championship-contending one. The signing did just that, as the Rockets finished the 2024-25 regular season as the […]

The Washington Capitals lost Game 5 to the Carolina Hurricanes and now turn their focus to the offseason. With players such as Andrew Mangiapane, Anthony Beauvillier, and Lars Eller all scheduled to become free agents, the Capitals have plenty of decisions to make in the offseason. After missing the playoffs in the 2022-23 season, breaking […]

The New York Knicks have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. After taking care of the Detroit Pistons in the first round, the Knicks pulled off a major upset against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs. They finished off the reigning NBA champions in six games, capped […]

After another disappointing second-round playoff exit, the Denver Nuggets face a crossroads this offseason. Despite having the league’s most unique superstar in Nikola Jokic under contract through 2027, the roster around him has shown signs of stagnation, with Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. locked into expensive deals and the supporting cast struggling to provide […]

The Seattle Seahawks are finally looking like Mike Macdonald’s team. Macdonald added several players that match what he wants to do in Seattle during his second offseason as head coach. The Seahawks made some exciting trades this offseason, including sending QB Geno Smith to the Raiders. Seattle used the extra draft picks gained in those […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it back to the Western Conference Finals. Furthermore, their road back to this stage wasn’t easy by any means. They went through a dramatic roster change in the offseason before sneaking into the playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. Minnesota sent the Los Angeles Lakers, led […]

The NBA is known for its superstar talent. Only five players are on the floor at a time, and they play the majority of the game for their respective teams. Basketball players also aren’t covered by equipment like helmets, like they are in hockey and football. This makes the star power of NBA players arguably […]

After a second consecutive early playoff exit and a season marked by inconsistency, the Denver Nuggets face a pivotal offseason. Despite being just two years removed from their first NBA title, the franchise now finds itself at a crossroads. The core around Nikola Jokić, once seen as untouchable, is under scrutiny. Among the supporting cast, […]

After years of swirling uncertainty, the Denver Broncos might finally be turning a corner. A revamped roster and major upgrades on both sides of the ball have sparked optimism at Mile High. Still. Now, Denver must remain aggressive if it hopes to compete in a cutthroat AFC. With a few calculated moves before Week 1, […]

The UFC landscape is heating up once again as former middleweight champion Sean Strickland has officially called out welterweight titleholder Belal Muhammad for a grudge match that promises fireworks. With both fighters recently coming off tough losses and currently without divisional gold, this potential showdown at 185 pounds could be the perfect storm of rivalry, […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings continue to change as every week passes. This weekend was Rivalry Weekend across Major League Baseball, pitting some classic rivals against one another. Some questionable rivals squared off as well, sorry Brewers and Twins fans. But the Subway Series capped it off with an epic conclusion between the Yankees and […]

Paddy Pimblett is never one to bite his tongue, and after the UFC’s latest title shakeup, “The Baddy” has become the voice of a growing chorus questioning the promotion’s handling of its champions. In the wake of Islam Makhachev vacating his UFC lightweight title to pursue welterweight gold, Pimblett has publicly criticized the UFC for […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fallen short in the playoffs on again, losing Game 7 to the Florida Panthers on Sunday night, ending their 2024-25 campaign. With major questions about the futures of many players, such as Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and Joseph Woll, plus an inability to get past the second round of the […]

The window for the Cincinnati Bengals to contend for a Super Bowl is still open. However, the team can’t afford to squander another year of Joe Burrow’s prime. With a loaded AFC, marginal upgrades won’t cut it. Championship-caliber rosters aren’t just built in March and April. They are shaped with savvy mid-offseason moves that target […]

For the Cleveland Browns, the 2025 offseason has been defined by preservation rather than progress. The front office kept Myles Garrett in-house after his trade request threatened to detonate the defensive core. However, in a loaded AFC North, belief only gets you so far. The Browns need reinforcements. In that regard, wide receiver remains the […]

Another season has passed, and Stephen Curry is inching closer and closer to the age of retirement without winning his fifth ring and cementing his claim as arguably the greatest point guard in the history of the NBA. The Golden State Warriors did try their best to put together a contending roster around Curry as […]

The New England Patriots might be back in business. After a few underwhelming years, the 2025 offseason has breathed new life into the franchise. The energy in Foxborough is different. It seems brighter, more aggressive, and, most importantly, hopeful. However, if the Patriots are serious about contending in the AFC again, they aren’t done building. […]

So far, the New York Giants’ 2025 offseason has gone nearly according to plan. After making multiple splashes in free agency, general manager Joe Schoen had one of the best drafts of his career in April. With training camps on deck, the Giants’ roster is nearly complete, with just a few trade targets around the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a good 2024 campaign, as they made their way to the playoffs after finishing the regular season with an 11-6 record. However, the Charges’ season ended with a 33-12 thrashing at the hands of the Houston Texans in their Wild Card matchup. While the front office has done a good […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a great regular season in 2024, making the playoffs before falling to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round. Now, they look to improve and make a deeper run with J.J. McCarthy under center. There are still spots to fill, and here are three trade targets the Vikings must […]

The Arizona Cardinals are ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Arizona won eight games during the 2024 season and was in the NFC West division race until the end of the season. They barely missed going to the playoffs as well. They are well positioned to compete for a division title […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to take the next step after stumbling in the Wild Card Round against the Washington Commanders last season. The Buccaneers believe they are going in the right direction as the 2025 season creeps closer, but they could still look to make a big trade to help them make the […]

The Los Angeles Rams won the NFC West last season and put up a decent effort before falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Round. Now, the Rams look to take the next step and return to the Super Bowl to try and win their second title in five seasons. We are here […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are shifting gears. No longer in rebuild mode, the Silver and Black are barreling toward 2025 with a bold new vision. Under the guidance of Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek, this year’s Raiders feel different. There’s a newfound urgency in Las Vegas, and it’s not just about competing. It’s […]

Michael Morales arrived at UFC Vegas 106 with a perfect record, a growing reputation, and the weight of expectation on his shoulders. By the end of the night, he left the Octagon not just unbeaten, but transformed into a bona fide welterweight contender. In a performance as ruthless as it was clinical, the 25-year-old Ecuadorian […]

The Milwaukee Brewers, founded in 1970, have built a rich baseball tradition filled with unforgettable moments and legendary athletes. While the franchise has yet to capture a World Series title, it has produced a remarkable array of talent, players who have not only set club records but have also left indelible marks on Major League […]

Few franchises in Major League Baseball can match the rich tradition and storied history of the St. Louis Cardinals. From the early days of the Gas House Gang to the modern era, the Cardinals have been defined by excellence, consistency, and a passionate fanbase. The team’s legacy is built on the shoulders of legends, players […]

A loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Eastern Conference Semifinals sent the Golden State Warriors into the 2025 offseason with another disappointing result. As the 2025 NBA free agency period approaches, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is tasked with keeping his aging roster in title contention. Golden State made a splash at the […]

The Texas Rangers, a franchise that began as the Washington Senators before relocating to Arlington in 1972, have seen their share of superstars and legends. From the days of the early expansion teams to recent World Series runs, the Rangers have built a rich history filled with iconic moments and unforgettable players. Their all-time greats […]

The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Celtics 119-81. The blowout win secured a 4-2 series win for the Knicks, who entered the second-round NBA Playoffs series as big underdogs. And while the Jayson Tatum injury sucked away most of the credit the Knicks earned in defeating the Celtics, […]

The Golden State Warriors enter the 2025 NBA offseason at a pivotal crossroads. After a season that ended with a second-round playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors’ front office faces the daunting task of maximizing the final championship window for Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and new addition Jimmy Butler. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers saw their 2024-25 season come to an abrupt end earlier this week, falling to the Indiana Pacers in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Despite a 64-win regular-season campaign, the second-best mark in franchise history, and a 16-game win streak, the Cavaliers failed to advance to the Eastern […]

Well, that went poorly. Just two nights after the Boston Celtics showed signs of life in the wake of Jayson Tatum suffering a ruptured Achilles with a 25-point blowout victory in Game 5, the Celtics fell flat on their face and got mopped by the New York Knicks in Game 6. With a 119-81 loss, […]

PHOENIX– Alyssa Thomas is one of the best players in the WNBA. After the Phoenix Mercury traded for Thomas in February, what they didn’t know was who they would be getting on and off the court. There’s a surprising alter ego on the hardwood, contrary to her off the floor. The former Maryland Terrapins forward […]

The Los Angeles Kings hired Ken Holland as their new general manager on Wednesday. Holland brings a wealth of experience to the job, including three Stanley Cups as a general manager with the Detroit Red Wings. His job is to win a Stanley Cup, but he also has a much simpler task in Los Angeles: […]

The Green Bay Packers have flirted with contention over the past few seasons. However, 2025 may be the defining year that determines whether this iteration of the franchise is truly ready to chase championships—or merely tread water in a loaded NFC. Note that quarterback Jordan Love is looking more and more like the real deal. […]

The Chicago Bears are no longer in rebuild mode—they’re building toward something real. After years of disappointing-to-middling results, the Windy City finally feels like it has momentum. Rising star Caleb Williams is the face of the franchise. Ben Johnson, the hottest coaching name of the past two cycles, is now at the helm. And with […]

Coming off a Super Bowl win, the Philadelphia Eagles don’t appear to be resting on their laurels. Instead, they’re taking a calculated approach to sustain long-term dominance. It’s one that might include a few well-timed, roster-smoothing trades. With a talent-laden depth chart and a savvy front office, the Eagles’ 2025 roster already has few glaring […]

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs remain firmly in the championship mix. However, last season’s Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles reminded the rest of the league that even dynasties have weak spots. For the Chiefs, fine-tuning the roster is no longer just about staying ahead. It’s about reclaiming the mountaintop. With most […]