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The Kansas City Royals are five games under .500 heading into Monday. Despite their record, the Royals are still just 5.5 games back from a Wild Card spot in the American League. However, there is not a lot to be excited about in Kansas City. With that in mind, and the MLB trade deadline approaching, […]

As NBA free agency opened up last week, there was a flurry of moves across the league. That came on the heels of a wild NBA Draft, which was preempted by the stunning Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets. But on Monday, the Utah Jazz got in on the action by making a stunning […]

The Golden State Warriors are amid a period of uncertainty with superstar Stephen Curry still recovering from a hamstring injury and the front office still looking for pieces to soup up the roster. While it’s quite feasible that Curry will return in full health for next season, it remains to be seen how the said […]

There were few fireworks on July 1 when 2025 NHL Free Agency began. In fact, many of the more notable signings happened days after the market opened to ring in the new league year. One of those signings involved veteran center Pius Suter. Suter mulled over his options before deciding on a two-year contract with […]

Thanks to the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks are equipped to go all-in on their future with number one overall pick Cooper Flagg as the cornerstone of their franchise. He’s already the upcoming face of the team and prior to even stepping onto an NBA court, New Balance Basketball has made Flagg their incoming […]

With the growing popularity of Major League Soccer year after year in the United States, growth and partnerships remain at the forefront of the league’s plans for expansion. From introducing new teams to bringing Lionel Messi to Miami, MLS is pulling out all the stops to draw fans to their sport. Next up, they’ll partner […]

It’s difficult enough to have one successful signature sneaker, but New York Liberty franchise star Sabrina Ionescu is making history once again with her third standalone release with Nike. As the WNBA All-Star break from Indianapolis quickly approaches, Sabrina and Nike have introduced the latest Nike Sabrina 3 to the release calendar, coming just in […]

After scoring the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft and taking future franchise cornerstone Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks are confident about their chances to compete for a title in the next ten years. However, with All-Star Kyrie Irving expected to make a return at the start of 2026, the Mavericks have a […]

The 2025 MLB season is over halfway through, so your fantasy baseball season is coming down the stretch. While there have been some excellent offensive seasons so far, there are players you need to replace. And pitching always gets tough in the summer when the ball is flying out of the park. With the Fourth […]

The New York Knicks ended their coaching search this week, reaching an agreement with two-time Coach of the Year winner Mike Brown. The Knicks will be Brown’s fourth stop as a head coach. New York hopes to be the first team with which Brown can take the final step and win an NBA championship, but […]

Currently holding one of the AL Wild Card spots, the Tampa Bay Rays are playing strong baseball so far this season. Although their home at Tropicana Field is unavailable this season, they’ve made Steinbrenner Field, their temporary refuge for the season, one of the toughest places to play in the MLB. The Rays have used […]

The New York Yankees are in a rut. They’ve lost five games in a row, and six of their last seven. That form has led to them finally losing first place in the AL East. Now, they are two games behind the Toronto Blue Jays, tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for second place. At […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had claimed just days after the 2025 NBA Finals that re-signing center Myles Turner was the biggest priority this offseason. However, Turner stunned fans by instead signing a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, which leaves a Turner-sized hole in Indiana’s roster. The loss of their defensive […]

The Winnipeg Jets lost Nikolaj Ehlers in free agency this summer. Ehlers signed a six-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes after taking time to decide his future. Winnipeg has to pick up the pieces and try to find talent to replace him. This process began at the 2025 NHL Draft last week in Los Angeles, […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have made major moves in the 2025 NHL offseason. They traded for K’Andre Miller in a deal with the New York Rangers. And the Hurricanes recently signed winger Nikolaj Ehlers, the top player available in 2025 NHL Free Agency. However, the team also added talent at the 2025 NHL Draft. Carolina entered […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are slowly fading out of the playoff race. With that happening, the team has some decisions to make at the MLB trade deadline. The Diamondbacks have a few key contributors nearing free agency, and those players can generate a high return should Arizona choose to sell. The Diamondbacks have not declared whether […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the middle of a huge NBA offseason that has already seen some major roster changes. Still over the second apron, they traded Kevin Durant for the likes of Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks alongside the No. 10 pick of the 2025 draft, which the Suns used to acquire center Khaman […]

The Carolina Hurricanes had a massive offseason once July 1 rolled around. They traded for K’Andre Miller with an eight-year extension in place and, after a few days, signed Nikolaj Ehlers. But before both of those moves, they extended a key trade acquisition after a solid second half. How did the Hurricanes and Logan Stankoven […]

The New York Mets came into the season with incredibly high expectations. Juan Soto signed the largest contract in North American sports history, coming to a team that just made the NLCS. They started out hot, 45-24 record through June 12. But since they are 4-14 and have blown the NL East lead. The Mets […]

The Air Jordan 4 has grown massively in popularity over the last few years and many seasoned sneakerheads may have began to put the silhouette over the Jordan 3 and Jordan 11 as the best Michael Jordan shoe of all-time. While that’s a debate for another day, Nike will continue to re-release some of their […]

Winning the NBA Championship is a feeling like none other, commonly described as being on “Cloud 9” for quite some time after the pressure of an entire city has been lifted. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics know the feeling all too well and they’ll be looking to replicate their success from 2024. In honor […]

Jonathan Kuminga has had an up-and-down career with the Golden State Warriors. The 2021 seventh overall pick has flashed stardom at times during his career, but he has often been in and out of Steve Kerr’s rotation. His days in Golden State seem numbered, and the G-League Ignite product will likely find a new home […]

Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan had a way of making everything look cooler, from his effortless heroics on the court down to the sneakers he was rocking while doing so. The Air Jordan 11 stands out as one of his most iconic sneaker silhouettes thanks to their timeless design and Nike continues to push new […]

Following the blockbuster news of his release from the Milwaukee Bucks, All-Star guard Damian Lillard will have a busy offseason between his physical rehabilitation from injury and moving to a new home. However, through all the ups and downs, he’s managed to remain the same consistent and humble talent that he’s been since his arrival […]

The Air Jordan 5 is one of the most recognizable silhouettes in all of Michael Jordan’s numbered signature sneakers for its unmistakable shape and aggressive design. From being featured in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and seen countless times on the court worn by Jordan, it’s hard to envision a more iconic pair of Nike sneakers. In […]

The welterweight division is arguably the most stacked in the UFC in 2025, especially now that Islam Makhachev vacated his Lightweight Championship to move up to 170 pounds. Jack Della Maddalena is the current champion, and Belal Muhammad, Leon Edwards, and Kamaru Usman preceded him as champions with lengthy win streaks. Shavkat Rakhmonov and Michael […]

Brawl Stars Season 40 brings a new Brawl Pass with all sorts or rewards you can earn. Legends of the Underworld is the theme of Season 40, with new cosmetics, events, and more to celebrate over the next 30+ days. This season, players can earn more power points, coins, and more from the Brawl Pass. […]

Coming off their 2024 NBA championship high, the Boston Celtics entered the 2024–25 season with the same swagger and an expectation to repeat. Their core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White looked battle-tested and hungry. However, adversity came knocking. Late in the playoffs, Jayson Tatum suffered a significant injury […]

The Buffalo Sabres have missed the playoffs in 14 consecutive seasons. Even with Lindy Ruff back behind the bench and some solid players on the roster, they were not even close in 2024-25. That means the Sabres need to make trades this offseason to shake up the organization. They already sent JJ Peterka to the […]

Nothing gets an NBA crowd riled up more than seeing someone “jump out of the gym” in the middle of a game. At the same time, it’s easy to dunk the ball on a 10-foot rim if you’re 7 feet tall. So, you can only imagine the crowd’s excitement when someone 2 feet shorter pulled […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Deandre Ayton have agreed to a contract after the seven-year veteran was bought out Monday by the Portland Trail Blazers. According to sources close to the team, they’re focus will now shift to wings and further center depth, whether that can be found on the free agency or trade markets. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made the biggest move of the 2025 NBA free agency thus far after having what was an underwhelming draft. They selected Bogoljub Marković with the 47th pick before signing Mark Spears on a two-way contract. However, the headlines have been dominated by Milwaukee’s decision to waive Damian Lillard and stretch his salary […]

The Atlanta Hawks concluded the 2024–25 regular season with a 40–42 record, securing the 9th position in the Eastern Conference. It was another year stuck in mediocrity, too talented to tank but too inconsistent to contend. The team hovered around .500 for most of the season and exited early in the Play-In Tournament, continuing a […]

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a difficult stretch where they are playing around .500 baseball. It is still too early to tell if the Padres will be buyers or sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline. Over the last few years, they have been buyers. General manager A.J. Preller is notorious for […]

There are going to be a lot of eyes on the Chicago Bears this season. They are coming off a lackluster first season with Caleb Williams at quarterback, but a new coaching staff should make an immediate impact. Chicago brought in Ben Johnson to lead the team, and he hired a lot of great coaches […]

Following an underwhelming 2025 NBA Draft that saw them make minimal roster upgrades, the Golden State Warriors have entered free agency with a clear priority. They want to figure out Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation while finding the wriggle room to make further upgrades for a team that is looking to compete for the championship. However, […]

The New York Islanders made one of the biggest trades of the NHL offseason so far. They dealt Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for two first-round picks just before the NHL Draft. That meant they needed to solidify their blue line to help replace them. The Islanders started that process by signing Alexander Romanov […]

In an era where centers are now valued more than almost any other position, a former first overall pick who has averaged a double-double for his career and played in a Finals series is a free agent. He hasn’t suffered any major, career-threatening surgeries. He hasn’t had any off-court controversies or criminal activity. He’s just […]

The Dallas Cowboys are always going to be a team to watch heading into an NFL season. For 2025-26, the Cowboys are not expected to be a legit Super Bowl contender. However, they contain a ton of stars on the roster and are hoping to make some noise in a competitive NFC East Division. Brian […]