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The Boston Bruins hoped to compete for the Stanley Cup in 2025. And there was little reason to doubt their ability before this past season began. Unfortunately, everything went wrong for this team. Boston missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Bruins did not get any luck in the NHL […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken the league by storm over the last few years and even emerged as the NBA’s leading scorer in the 2024-25 season. But as with anything in the NBA, fans are going to find something to complain about. Shai’s father, Vaughn Alexander, doesn’t want to […]

Just about everything that could have gone wrong for the Vancouver Canucks went wrong in 2024-25. As a result, Rick Tocchet is not the coach anymore, JT Miller is a Ranger, and they are likely moving on from their goalie. The Canucks are likely going to trade goalie Thatcher Demko this offseason. Which teams should […]

With the recent bombshell development of the Phoenix Suns trading away Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, the 15-time NBA All-Star will join a new venture with a new team with the same goal in mind. With his latest Nike KD 18 signature sneakers in full production, the addition of this upcoming “Atomic Pink” colorway […]

There’s no question that the Air Jordan 4 is currently the most popular silhouette in all of the numbered Jordan sneakers and Jordan Brand has been taking full advantage of the trend with their recent releases. Following their most updated release of the Air Jordan 4 “White Cement,” we’ll see a new colorway enter the […]

With the WNBA season fully underway, the Las Vegas Aces will be looking to forge their path back into the WNBA Finals. They’re led by reigning MVP A’ja Wilson who’s had one of the biggest offseasons of her career. Recently making history and releasing her first signature sneaker with Nike, the two sides will introduce […]

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins believes the Orlando Magic overpaid to acquire Desmond Bane in their Father’s Day blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies — and cited Luka Doncic’s trade value as the main reason why. Speaking on the latest episode of FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Cousins compared the assets surrendered for Bane to […]

In an MVP race dominated by Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark, Phoenix Mercury star forward Alyssa Thomas has entered her name into the conversation. When the Mercury made a massive trade for Thomas, the franchise knew they were getting a star. However, she’s completely shifted the dynamics and culture of the franchise. While stars Satou […]

The Philadelphia Flyers nearly made the playoffs in 2024 after a rather surprising season. Philadelphia stormed out of the gate and held down one of the Metropolitan Division playoff spots. They collapsed near the end of the season, but they hoped they could compete for a spot in 2025. This did not happen, but they […]

The Nashville Predators spent big last summer in NHL Free Agency. They had the sort of offseason that, on paper, teams dream of having. Nashville convinced three of the best free agents to sign with them last July 1st. Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei signed on the dotted line. However, this did not […]

The Washington Capitals came up short in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But there is a bit of hope for the future. Washington finished the season as one of the best teams in the NHL. And they did so by retooling their roster with players who needed a change of scenary. The Capitals are likely […]

Phoenix Suns’ all-time franchise leading scorer Devin Booker is still hungry to bring his team back to the NBA Finals and grant his adopted city of Phoenix their ultimate wish. Booker has remained true to the team that drafted him in 2015 and his affinity for the state of Arizona stretches far beyond just basketball. […]

The Air Jordan 4 remains as one of Michael Jordan’s most iconic sneakers released with Nike and given their newfound popularity over the last few years, it has us questioning whether the Jordan 4 ever really went out of style. It’s certain, however, that sneakerheads have been anxiously awaiting the return of one particular pair […]

The National Football League and Nike have had a strong relationship since their partnership began in 2012, recently extending their deal through the 2038 season. The NFL is at the cutting edge of sports entertainment and Nike is clearly the leading name in football gear, so it’ll be exciting to see how the two sides […]

A 3-0 start to a road trip couldn’t have been better. Just ask Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts. Following the 89-81 takedown of the New York Liberty, it was another instance of the depth stepping up to the plate. For instance, rookie guard Monique Akoa Makani led the team with 21 points, and registered […]

The New York Islanders are entering a massive offseason. They already fired Lou Lamoriello and hired Mathieu Darche to run the organization. They also hold the first-overall pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, where they could take hometown kid James Hagens. With many roster questions arising, the Islanders should be making some offseason trades. […]

The Indiana Pacers are Oklahoma City Thunder are playing game seven of the NBA Finals Sunday night. There is nothing better than the NBA Finals needing all seven games. The Pacers were able to dominate game six at home, and they will have to win in enemy territory if they are going to win a […]

The College Football 26 Gameplay Trailer has arrived, revealing over 2,800 new plays, new player archetypes, rebalanced abilities, and much more to improve player experience. With over 300 real College Football coaches coming to the game, College Football 26’s playbook underwent a massive expansion. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the Reveal! College […]

It takes an incredible combination of coaching, scheme, and personnel to slow Caitlin Clark down. And even then, she still might burn an opposing defense despite every variable going right. But Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase had a game plan for Clark, and she stated it in the clearest terms before the game: pick […]

The Chicago Cubs should be sending multiple players to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. They have a commanding lead in the National League Central and are getting great seasons from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker. But as one of the first teams to 40 wins, they should be sending more players than just […]

The influence of martial arts’ legend Lee Jun-fan, or Bruce Lee, has not only transcended sports, film, and fashion, but it’s also broken barriers around the world in connecting people with Lee’s common language. His iconic black and yellow jumpsuit has made appearances in the Kill Bill films as well as the favorited Nike Kobe 5 […]

The Washington Nationals are 14 games under .500 heading into Thursday. After looking like they could make some noise this year, Washington has taken a hard left turn. They should not be considered sellers at the MLB tradeline, but not in the way many think. The Nationals are content trading some players for big-time prospects […]

With football season right around the corner, players around the NFL are already gathering for minicamp to get those early reps in and build the chemistry needed to contend for a Super Bowl. The Buffalo Bills know all too well that the road to the Lombardi isn’t an easy one, but with reigning MVP Josh […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are having yet another tough season. They are 16 games under .500, and the team has struggled to get anything going. One of the lone bright spots on the team is National League Cy Young candidate Paul Skenes. Other than Skenes, Pittsburgh has yet to figure anything out. However, there are a […]

When the All-NBA teams were announced for the 2024-25 season, nobody was more eager to see the results than Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. Unfortunately, he came 13 total points short and finished 17th in voting, causing him to miss out on potentially signing the biggest contract in NBA history. All-NBA snub cost Jaren […]

The Madden 26 Closed Beta has arrived, with many lucky players being given the chance to try it out. Overall, the closed beta gives players a good feel for the gameplay and new features. But how exactly does one receive a beta code this year? We’ll explain the process and how you already potentially received […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as one of the most successful drafting franchises in the modern NBA era. From building a generational core in the late 2000s (Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden) to recent hits like Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Josh Giddey, OKC’s identity has been deeply rooted in its ability […]

The Seattle Mariners are pushing for a playoff spot once again as the mid-point of the season approaches. They took the AL West lead early, but have already given it back to the Houston Astros. But the MLB All-Star Game will have multiple Mariners players in it, including Cal Raleigh behind the plate. With a […]

The Edmonton Oilers suffered another brutal defeat in the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night. The Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in a Game 6 that simply wasn’t close. Florida dominated the play, with Sam Reinhart scoring four goals in the clinching game. They celebrated as back-to-back champions. And Edmonton has to figure things […]

The Chicago Bulls have been blessed by the basketball gods multiple times in the draft. Michael Jordan fell to their lap in the 1984 NBA draft, they were given the No. 1 pick to draft Derrick Rose, and many more. However, when a coin flip determines the Bulls’ draft odds, the result has been quite […]

For the first time since 1979, the Buss family will no longer own the Los Angeles Lakers, with Mark Walter purchasing the team at a valuation $10 billion. This move, understandably, took the sports world by storm, as it majorly shook up one of the most popular teams in one of the biggest cities in […]

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is over, which officially means we are in the hockey offseason. Teams like the Detroit Red Wings began their offseason work awhile ago, though. Detroit missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs and have turned their full attention to the NHL Draft as well as NHL Free Agency. This is where a […]

The Washington Wizards didn’t luck out in the draft lottery this year, but they struck gold in their trade deadline deal with the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings. They flipped Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis, and a 2025 second-round pick for Marcus Smart, Colby Jones, Alex Len, and a 2025 first-rounder that turned into pick […]

The New York Knicks just wrapped up their most successful season in 25 years, winning  51 games and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. Given the average age of their core, that bodes incredibly well for the team’s future. Additionally, an Achilles injury suffered by Jayson Tatum limits the Boston Celtics’ ceiling next year. Granted, […]

The Chicago White Sox were the worst team in baseball history in 2024. This season has not been much better for the team, but they are not going to break that record. With a 23-50 record, Chicago is nowhere near playoff contention. However, there is a chance for the White Sox to get better in […]

The Athletics started the season really well. They were above .500 for a little bit, but they have since come back to reality. In May, the Athletics finished just 7-21, and they have started June 7-9. May is what ruined the Athletics’ season, but they have the talent to get better. However, with their losing […]

The Miami Marlins are not a playoff a team. They do, however, have plenty of talent. Still, the Marlins sit 13 games under .500, and 15.0 games back in the National League East division. With that, the Wild Card race is extremely competitive, and Miami is 9.5 games back. Needless to say, when the MLB […]

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers needed a win in Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Unfortunately, they did not get it. Edmonton mustered just one goal while Evander Kane received an ejection from the game in the third period. In the end, the Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions. And now […]

Desmond Bane made his message clear in his first appearance as a member of the Orlando Magic. Just days after the blockbuster Father’s Day trade that sent him from Memphis to Orlando, Bane addressed the media Tuesday and summed up the goal in one sentence: “It’s time to win… it’s pretty much simple as that.” […]