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Justin Jefferson has thrived, regardless of who is passing him the football. He has put up big numbers when all of Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, Josh Dobbs, Nick Mullins, or Jaren Hall were throwing him the pigskin. Still, fantasy football managers are questioning whether or not Jefferson will be his usual dominant self with a […]

The tight end landscape has quickly changed in fantasy football. For years, Travis Kelce was the best player at his position, and fantasy football managers had to draft him quickly or risk being stuck with a tight end that likely wouldn’t rack up many fantasy points. A number of tight ends emerged as stars in […]

The New York Yankees were one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline. They brought in seven pieces, three relief pitchers and four position players, in the days leading up to the deadline. Ryan McMahon has been excellent at third base, the new relievers struggled in their first appearances, and they will […]

The Edmonton Oilers have lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final in consecutive seasons. Their depth scoring collapsed in the 2025 Final, allowing Florida to win in six games. General manager Stan Bowman made sure to change his bottom six dramatically in the offseason. The best move the Oilers made during the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had a busy offseason. The headlining move was undoubtedly waiving Damian Lillard, who has since made a homecoming to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Bucks proceeded by adding Myles Turner in free agency and have since made multiple moves to consolidate their roster. However, for all the bold maneuvers, the Bucks […]

The Montreal Canadiens made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a surprising turn this past season. Many expected this year to be a rough one for the young Habs. They struggled early on, which drove the point home even further. At one point, the Canadiens were ripped for regressing on the ice due to their particularly […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another disappointing postseason exit in 2025. They faced the Florida Panthers in the second round and had a 2-0 series lead early on. In fact, they had a chance to go up 3-0 against Florida. But the defending champions found their stride, defeating Toronto in six games. And in NHL […]

The St. Louis Blues made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025 after a rather successful regular season. The Blues faced the Winnipeg Jets during the first round of the postseason. St. Louis dominated at points in the series, but could not close it out. Winnipeg defeated St. Louis in Game 7, sending the Blues into […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2025 NHL offseason looking to sell. They had veteran trade candidates such as Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, and Erik Karlsson. And they were really the only team open to trading roster players for futures. Entering NHL Free Agency, it felt as if Pittsburgh would be quite active in moving its […]

Bijan Robinson was drafted eighth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. In the years leading up to his arrival in the NFL, teams were hesitant to draft running backs early in the first round. That is, if they were willing to select a ball-carrier in the first round at all. Robinson has helped change the […]

Ja’Marr Chase is widely regarded as the No. 1 or No. 2 receiver in the NFL and one of the very best football players overall. While Justin Jefferson also has a claim as the top pass catcher in football, Chase is the undisputed top receiver when it comes to fantasy football ahead of the 2025 […]

The New York Knicks finally reached an agreement on a contract extension with Mikal Bridges. New York agreed to pay Bridges an average of $37.5 million per year for four years in a deal that features a player option in the final year. The Knicks team is now mostly set for the foreseeable future—and it […]

The Detroit Red Wings are hoping to contend in the 2025-26 season. They do not want to end up where they’ve been for the last nine seasons: outside of the playoffs and in the NHL Draft Lottery. Detroit entered NHL Free Agency hoping to make a significant move. Unfortunately, that significant move has yet to […]

Napheesa Collier was showered with recognition at the end of the 2024 WNBA season for her stellar play, including winning Defensive Player of the Year and coming in second for league MVP. However, that wasn’t enough for the Minnesota Lynx superstar. Collier’s mind remained on the brutal overtime loss to the New York Liberty in […]

The MLB trade deadline was active all day on Thursday, from an early morning deal involving Mason Miller to a buzzer-beater with Camilo Doval. Relievers were sold at a premium, but the teams that landed them increased their World Series chances. Some big names were moved, like Carlos Correa returning to his old stomping grounds. […]

As Kyrie Irving continues to rest a rehabilitate from injury, the Dallas Mavericks are hoping their All-Star point guard can return to the lineup to push their team over the edge next season. With Anthony Davis eyeing a return as well and the pending debut of Cooper Flagg right around the corner, Mavericks fans have […]

The MLB trade deadline has come and passed, with a flurry of moves across the big leagues. One of the more active teams was the New York Yankees, who acquired via trade a total of seven players. Maybe the most impactful of the new members of the Yankees is relief pitcher Camilo Doval. The Yankees […]

Just a few short days after giving fans a sneak peak at his upcoming signature sneaker, Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James is back during offseason training in his newest creations, reported to be the upcoming Nike LeBron 23. While nothing is confirmed and James has been known to troll the internet in the past, this […]

Honoring his Aunt Pearl has always been a constant theme for Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant, keeping her memory alive and never failing to mention that he wouldn’t have made it to where he’s at without her. The longstanding tradition of honoring Aunt Pearl through his signature Nike KD line has also been a constant year […]

Napheesa Collier isn’t just a leader for her elite Minnesota Lynx squad — her roles as the vice president of the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) and co-founder of the Unrivaled league have placed her at the forefront of one of the most important collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations in women’s basketball history. For Collier, she […]

MLB legend CC Sabathia was recently inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, a much deserved final accolade for the historic pitcher. Among six All-Star selections, winning 2009 ALCS MVP, a World Series, a Cy Young award, Sabathia remains as one of the most iconic figures to […]

It’s hard to argue against Clippers’ James Harden’s case for being one of the greatest scorers the game has ever seen, but Harden will be the first to tell you he believes the statement himself. However, over the last two seasons, we’ve seen him mold into a top passer in the league with elite point […]

Chicago Bulls legend and basketball G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan was one of the most feared competitors to ever play the game. His attitude on the court was always backed up by his play and Jordan made to sure to look good while breaking the heart of anyone who wasn’t a Bulls fan. One of his most […]

Canadian tennis star Genie Bouchard may have delayed her retirement by one extra match, but she wasn’t able to get past the second round of the Canadian Open in front of her hometown fans. Bouchard left a professional WTA Tour court for the last time after falling 2-6, 6-3, 4-6 to World No. 17 Belinda […]

The San Diego Padres picked up Mason Miller ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Thursday. It could be the biggest deal of deadline day that changes the National League playoff race and the future of San Diego’s bullpen. Miller is not a free agent until 2030, meaning San Diego had to give up a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians connected on a big-name trade before the MLB trade deadline. Shane Bieber went from the Guardians to the Blue Jays before pitching in the 2025 season. But a recent rehab start has Toronto fired up about adding the 2020 AL Cy Young winner. How did Toronto and Cleveland […]

Not a lot of people knew about LaNorris Sellers entering last season. Today, he’s the hottest ticket in the SEC. Sellers announced himself to the football world last fall, turning a 5-7 South Carolina team last season into a top 25 squad in one of the hardest divisions of college football. LaNorris Sellers chose South […]

Guess who’s back for the Seattle Mariners. The American League West club is reuniting with third baseman Eugenio Suarez following a big trade late Wednesday. Suarez comes back to the M’s from the Arizona Diamondbacks, who get first baseman Tyler Locklear and a couple of pitching prospects in Juan Burgos and Hunter Cranton. Eugenio Suarez […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have World Series aspirations in 2025. If they want to achieve that goal, everyone around baseball knew that they were in need of some pitching help, particularly in the bullpen. On the eve of the MLB trade deadline, they took one step closer to making a championship run a reality. The Phillies […]

The New York Mets are slated to go all-in for a World Series push at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. They have already made moves to improve their bullpen with separate trades for Gregory Soto and Tyler Rogers, but reports suggest that they aren’t done yet. If the Mets truly will be one of the most aggressive […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been the surprise team of MLB this season. With a 63-46 record, the Blue Jays have the second most wins in baseball, so they are in a prime position to contend for the World Series. The Blue Jays haven’t made the Fall Classic since they won back-to-back titles in 1992 […]

The New England Patriots’ training camp for the 2025 NFL season might only be a week old, but it’s not too early to do some overreactions. After Tuesday, the Patriots have only put on the pads twice so far, so you can’t take away too much from these practices. But there are a few Patriots players […]

Days are coming closer and closer to the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, and the Phoenix Suns have made a barrage of moves. Most recently, the Suns gave Devin Booker a $145 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in the league. Not to mention, Phoenix aced the NBA draft and landed Khaman […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a talented but older roster. Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos are all offensive stars who are among the best players in baseball, but they are all on the wrong side of age 30. The same can be said about pitchers Aaron Nola and Zach Wheeler. […]

The outpouring of love for Ryne Sandberg in light of his passing continues. Sandberg was 65 when he succumbed to a year-long battle with prostate cancer on Monday. He has an indelible legacy that lives on in every sector of Wrigleyville. Sandberg came to the Cubs in 1982 after playing with the Philadelphia Phillies the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is only one of three athletes (Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant) to hold a lifetime contract with sponsor Nike. Over the last 22 years, James has been the most consistent superstar in the league, releasing a signature shoe each year without missing a beat. After rocking the Nike LeBron 22 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have surged to the top of the National League Central as the MLB trade deadline approaches. They got off to a slow start, but they are one of the hottest teams in the league at the right time. The deadline should feature a big addition in Milwaukee, even after they picked up […]

Steelers legendary head coach Mike Tomlin has become a living embodiment of the grit and toughness that comes with representing a city like Pittsburgh and a storied franchise like the Steelers family. In terms of player’s coaches, Mike Tomlin sits atop the list as one of the best minds and personalities to ever lead men […]

Angel Reese is famous for many things on and off the basketball court, but her style is one of the traits that stand out the most to her fans and the public. Reese’s fashion sense and interest have earned her all types of honors, from becoming a Met Gala host committee member to recently being […]