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The Kansas City Royals weren’t able to make it back-to-back playoff appearances in 2025. As they look to get back into the postseason come 2026, some offensive reinforcements may be necessary. Kansas City of course has All-World shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the roster. Third baseman Maikel Garcia just earned a new contract extension while […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for what they hope is a successful 2026 campaign. But before the Phillies enter spring training, an elephant in the room remains. Outfielder Nick Castellanos is widely expected to get traded before Opening Day. The Phillies signed Adolis Garcia in free agency to play right field and have Brandon […]

After missing the boat to the MLB postseason for four years in a row, the Cincinnati Reds finally tasted the playoffs again in the 2025 campaign after winning 83 games and finishing third in the National League Central Division. Although they failed to move past the National League Wild Card Round, where they ran into […]

Barring an unforeseen situation, the Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to be true competitors in 2026. Still, they want to show improvement from their 2025 struggles. The Rockies finished 43-119, posting their fewest wins in a non-COVID shortened season. Because of that, it’s difficult to attract many big name free agents to Colorado. They were able […]

The Super Bowl is about much more than just the football action on the field. While football fans tune in in hopes of fantastic championship games and big on-field moments, the event is the most-watched thing on TV largely because of the iconic commercials and the spectacle that is the halftime performance. This year, while […]

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the New York Mets have spent all offseason completely revamping their roster. Before spring training, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Mets make another splash. Amongst their biggest moves were signing infielders Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco while trading for Marcus Semien. Bichette and Polanco poised to operate […]

The Los Angeles Angels are entering the 2026 season in a precarious position. They have a brand new manager in Kurt Suzuki. However, he’ll be facing a difficult task in trying to turn Los Angeles’ fortunes around. The Angels haven’t qualified for the postseason since 2014. They have finished last in the AL West each […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have remained active all offseason, bringing in players like Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn. However, the Pirates were unable to secure one of their biggest free agency targets. Third baseman Kazuma Okamoto signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a four-year, $60 million contract. Pittsburgh was hyped as a potential Okamoto suitor […]

With Chaim Bloom taking over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals have been having a fire sale. Most of their trades have come with the Boston Red Sox. First, the Cardinals sent pitcher Sonny Gray to Boston. Then, the Red Sox acquired first baseman Willson Contreras. For Bloom, it makes sense to […]

Year in and year out, the Super Bowl is the most-watched event in the world. Diehard and casual football fans alike turn on their televisions to tune in to the biggest football event there is. Even those with no football passion watch the game in order to see the halftime performance and to watch the […]

The Seattle Mariners were one game away from competing for their first ever World Series title. Now, the franchise is looking to go on an even deeper playoff run. The Mariners made a big free agency splash when they re-signed first baseman Josh Naylor. Furthermore, when healthy, Seattle should have one of the most feared […]

The NHL will freeze its rosters on February 4th in advance of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. As a result, there is little time left for teams across the NHL to make their moves before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline in March. With this in mind, teams like the Carolina Hurricanes may strike before the […]

The 2026 Senior Bowl is now in the books. Although it was not the game many had hoped for, several players improved their NFL Draft stock throughout the week, namely Garrett Nussmeier, Diego Pavia, and Jaydn Ott. The Senior Bowl annually kicks off NFL Draft season, which begins in January and ends when Roger Goodell […]

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is probably going to be a Hall of Famer someday. He is a seven-time All-Star who has been consistently one of the better players in the sport throughout his career. At 33 years old, Machado is still playing at a high level, yet he has become one of […]

It feels like a foregone conclusion that former Undisputed WWE Champion Roman Reigns will win the Royal Rumble in 2026, and the “Tribal Chief” may be on his way to reclaiming his place atop the promotion. Reigns is already a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but he’s one of the few legends to not win two […]

The Florida Panthers are not having the season they envisioned when raising their second straight Stanley Cup back in June. Aleksander Barkov has missed the entire season due to an ACL injury suffered in training camp. Matthew Tkachuk just came back from an injury of his own. And the team is missing other important depth […]

Every season, NBA Summer League is filled with hopefuls looking to achieve a dream. One of those hopefuls this year was Arthur Kaluma who spent summer league with the Los Angeles Lakers and is currently playing with their G League affiliate in South Bay. Following summer league Arthur Kaluma signed an Exhibit 10 contract with […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been one of the biggest stories of the entire 2025-26 season. Fred Hoiberg has this team rollin’ at 20-1 overall on the season. Nebraska started the season unranked and worked its way up to No. 5 in the country by winning its first 20 games. Hoiberg and the Cornhuskers lost their […]

All signs point to WWE Superstar Liv Morgan finally climbing the mountain and winning the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble match after several years of being the runner-up in the annual battle royal. However, there are other options to win if the odds-on favorite doesn’t. As last year showed with Jey Uso winning the Men’s Royal […]

The Madden 26 Conference Round Roster update ahead of Super Bowl LX has arrived. This week, players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Sam Darnold saw boosts to their Madden 26 OVR. However, other notable players saw a decrease in their ratings. Therefore, we decided to take a look at the updated player ratings and see all […]

The pursuit of a “whale” has become the defining characteristic of the Pat Riley era in South Beach. For years, the Miami Heat have been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who represents the ultimate prize for a franchise that prides itself on “Heat Culture.” However, as the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches, the […]

At long last, the first look at Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics is here, showing off Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. The reception has been mixed, to say the least, and understandably so. As a huge Beatles fan, it’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers head to the 2026 NFL Draft with impressive back-to-back 11-6 seasons, but also consecutive Wild Card Rounds losses under Jim Harbaugh. With new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel on board, LA hopes to get over that first playoff win of the Harbaugh era. So, with this as the Chargers’ backdrop, we asked […]

Alabama State University’s women’s flag football team is set to take the national stage after being selected to compete in the inaugural Fiesta Sports Foundation National Collegiate Flag Football Classic, joining several NCAA Division I programs in a first-of-its-kind showcase for one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. The invitation places the HBCU among […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to intensify. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst believes that among the teams monitoring the situation, the Golden State Warriors are positioned to present the strongest trade package should the Milwaukee Bucks decide to move their franchise cornerstone. Windhorst addressed the situation Wednesday on NBA Today, […]

The San Jose Sharks are pushing for a playoff spot for the first time since 2019. Macklin Celebrini is putting together an MVP-caliber season at 19 years old, giving the Sharks a very bright future. The Sharks should be buyers at the upcoming NHL trade deadline, and they should be the team that lands Artemi […]

The Denver Broncos had Super Bowl hopes and aspirations coming into the playoffs, as Denver had the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the playoffs. Following their first-round bye, the Broncos knocked off the Bills in an instant classic in the Mile High City, but the Patriots braved a blizzard to take Denver down […]

The Detroit Red Wings are on track to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. Their performance this season has been rather vindicating for general manager Steve Yzerman. The former Detroit captain has preached patience through an extensive rebuilding process. He’s willing to make splash moves, but things need to align in order for this […]

Students at North Carolina A&T State University, joined by students from several other North Carolina colleges and universities, have filed a lawsuit against the state of North Carolina following a decision by the North Carolina State Board of Elections to remove on-campus voter registration and early voting sites at multiple institutions statewide. The lawsuit comes […]

LeBron James is back home for his annual trip to Northeast Ohio, as the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers on national television at 7 p.m. ET. The Cavs are on a season-high four-game winning streak, while LA has won four of its last five games and is firmly in the Western […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons since winning the National League pennant. Even adding Corbin Burnes last offseason, they could not get over the hump, partly thanks to his injury. They traded for Nolan Arenado and did not trade away Ketel Marte this offseason, setting themselves up for a run. But […]

The cream is starting to rise to the top of college basketball this season as the calendar quickly approaches February, and some of January’s feel-good stories are starting to wane. Vanderbilt is one of those, after Mark Byington’s squad took three losses in conference play as it navigates a very difficult SEC. On the other […]

The New York Yankees have had an oddly quiet offseason. Trent Grisham signed the qualifying offer, and they brought back Cody Bellinger on a big-money contract to reunite their elite outfield. They traded for Ryan Weathers, but many thought they would trade for another pitcher before spring. But with Freddy Peralta gone, the Yankees should […]

The New York Islanders and New York Rangers have connected on a rare trade involving Carson Soucy. After sending a letter about a retool, the Rangers have sent defenseman Soucy to the Islanders for a third-round pick. How did both sides fare in this deal? Soucy is the first move general manager Chris Drury has […]

The Forza Horizon 6 Release Date is on the way, with a new trailer giving us a glimpse of gameplay. The sixth entry in the Forza Horizon series arrives with a new gameplay experience set in another open world. This time, players will be racing across Tokyo in the biggest map the series has seen […]

Thanks to head coach Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs have long been at the forefront of speaking out against injustices in the United States and even abroad. With Popovich retiring last season due to health issues, fans have been searching for players with the NBA platform to voice their same concerns, and it appears […]

As the trade deadline looms, it feels like the Dallas Mavericks are still trying to find their space in the timeline spectrum: Do they try to win now or build for the future? With the string of unfortunate events since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans are eager for any positive development, […]

The Calgary Flames are near the bottom of the NHL at this time. Calgary experienced a surge not too long ago, but it’s since returned to Earth. They are seventh in the Pacific Division, with very minimal hope of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As a result, the team is likely to look to sell […]

Tyronn Lue Los Angeles Clippers are facing an interesting couple of weeks ahead of the NBA trade deadline. The organization is right under the first apron line, and will need to stay under that line for the remainder of the season to avoid any apron penalties. Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders, however, have made themselves […]