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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.” […]

The Detroit Tigers are still riding the momentum from last summer, carrying the American League’s best record. While they keep racking up wins atop the AL Central, their best players are racking up votes for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. That includes Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who is a near-lock to make his second All-Star […]

The Detroit Red Wings have some tough decisions to make this summer. And one of these decisions revolves around the future of Vladimir Tarasenko. Tarasenko signed with the Red Wings last summer on a two-year contract. The hope was that he would help Detroit replace some of the offense they lost when the likes of […]

The New York Yankees have hit a rut after getting swept by the Boston Red Sox. But it does not undo what was an excellent spring for the Bombers. It was announced Tuesday that Aaron Boone and Joe Torre would be coaches for the American League All-Star team. Who should join them from The Bronx? […]

From the moment Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally joined the Phoenix Mercury, Kahleah Copper was in elite company. Together, the three of them create a death lineup that could take the league by storm. However, Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces marked the first time all three players played together this season. After all, […]

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are an absolute grind, and the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers know that better than anyone else as, once again, the last two franchises standing in the National Hockey League. The Oilers have played 21 games over the last two months; the Panthers, 22. This is Florida’s third consecutive trip to […]

The 2024-25 season served as a wake-up call for the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite showing signs of consistency with a promising core, the team has been exposed in several areas: particularly depth, perimeter defense, shooting, and physicality. Now equipped with high-value draft capital (via Orlando) and a new coaching regime under Tuomas Iisalo, the Grizzlies are […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made some key changes to the team in the offseason. It started with hiring Pete Carroll as the new head coach in Las Vegas. Carroll then brought in Chip Kelly to lead the offense, while Patrick Graham will remain in charge of the defense. Rebuilding the coaching staff was just step […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie sensation Jared McCain was selected to be a media correspondent for the 2025 NBA Finals featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. The series, which is seeing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton battle it out to lead their respective squads to their first NBA Championship, is tied at 2-2 heading into […]

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most exciting opportunities to rebuild in the current off-season and shape the franchise’s future after another abysmal season. With a record of 26-56 in the previous season, a perfect opportunity has presented itself in terms of Draft capital in the 2025 NBA Draft and cap space to explore […]

The San Francisco Giants made the biggest trade of the MLB season so far when they dealt for Rafael Devers. The third baseman-turned-designated hitter had a shattered relationship with the Boston Red Sox after they forced him to change positions. The Giants might not be done wheeling and dealing yet, though. The future of Devers’ position […]

Nike has been at the forefront for almost every sport since their launch in 1971. Just a few year later, Nike had burst onto the tennis scene with their seamless transition from performance running sneakers to shoes that would be fit for the hardcourt. As the sport was entering a golden age throughout the 1980’s […]

Nike and Jordan Brand are gearing up for a strong second-half of 2025 as they continue their announcements for drops and new releases coming later this year. This upcoming release had been teased back in 2024 with murmurs of a 2.0 updated look, but as it turns out, the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 will […]

As the upcoming 2025-26 MLS season approaches, clubs all over the world will have a chance to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup in an effort to determine the world’s best private soccer club. Inter Miami CF may have the world’s best player on their roster as both Lionel Messi and Adidas recently unveiled […]

Nike has been resurrecting some of their most classic sneaker silhouettes from the 1990’s in seeing past trends come to the forefront once again. Aside from just the Air Jordan numbered line, Nike was hard at work creating some of the most futuristic and eye-catching models throughout the decade. Recently, in 2025, we saw the […]

Any time that a starting-caliber center or superstar big man gets brought up in trade rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers will be the first team that fans think of as a trade partner. The team led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic is desperate for a center, as they were forced to play Jaxson Hayes, […]

Prior to his arrival as the NBA’s next rising superstar, Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards also had dreams of making highlight-reel plays on the gridiron. Being a standout football player from a young age, it comes as no surprise that Anthony Edwards could manage becoming a dual-sport athlete, but given his massive success in The Association, he’ll […]

The Indiana Pacers led Game 4 of the NBA Finals for the majority of the three quarters. However, the Thunder came back with a bang in the fourth quarter to win Game 4 and level the series 2-2, heading for Game 5 at Paycom Center. The Thunder struggled to keep up with the relentless Indiana […]

The Boston Red Sox just shocked the entire baseball world when they traded their best hitter, Rafael Devers, to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. With Devers gone, the Red Sox are down two key hitters as Alex Bregman is still recovering from an injury. The team has plenty of time to make a run, […]

The New England Patriots’ offseason program is in the books. Mandatory minicamp came and went last week, allowing media the opportunity to get a look at what this team might look like in 2025 as Mike Vrabel begins his tenure as head coach. As we get a sense at how certain positions might look, let’s […]

The Utah Mammoth have settled on their brand identity after a year of thought and votes. It took a bit longer than they expected, but the team got there in the end. Before they announced their new name, though, the Mammoth won big at the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery. They technically won the second overall […]

The stories and lore surrounding NBA G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan could be told for days on end – from his cut-throat performances in the NBA Finals to his dominance on an international stage with USA’s Dream Team. However, one occurrence stands out in sneaker lore forever with the moment Jordan shattered the backboard long before anyone […]

The 2025 NBA Finals are tied at 2-2 heading back to Oklahoma City, where the Thunder will host Game 5 of the championship round against the Indiana Pacers. While the Pacers had a chance to go up 3-1 in the series, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander willed his Thunder to a Game 4 victory that saw Tyrese Haliburton’s […]

While Kevin Durant reportedly would welcome a trade to the San Antonio Spurs, there seems to be skepticism around the NBA that a trade between the Spurs and Phoenix Suns will be pulled off. It appears the Spurs are holding firm to a strategy that prioritizes building around Victor Wembanyama through the NBA Draft by […]

We’ve got the Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals Game 5 results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. The series is tied up once again, with Oklahoma winning in Game 4. The Pacers lost another opportunity to extend their lead, but have yet to trail so far. […]

The San Jose Sharks did not win the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery. This honor went to the New York Islanders, who jumped up 10 spots to claim the first overall selection. Still, San Jose is slated to pick second overall when the draft emanates from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, in two weeks. […]

The Dallas Stars have some tough decisions to make during the 2025 offseason. Jason Robertson and company failed to win the Western Conference over the Edmonton Oilers back in late May. As a result, they now have to regroup and try again in 2026. Unfortunately, they only have a little less than $5 million in […]

The Seattle Kraken missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2025. And they did not get any luck in the NHL Draft Lottery, either. It was a bit of a tough start to the offseason for Seattle. But they can make up for this with a strong showing in NHL Free Agency this summer. […]

A new Rainbow Six Siege X Patch is now available, adding numerous bug fixes to gameplay, audio, and much more in terms of user experience. With Siege X launching this week, a few technical hiccups were expected, but Ubisoft has already addressed some of these issues right away. So, what can players hope to see […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago White Sox made a trade on Friday morning, swapping Aaron Civale and Andrew Vaughn. After calling up prospect Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers moved Civale to the bullpen. He requested a trade, as he had been one of the Crew’s top starters this season. Without hesitating, Milwaukee sent him to the […]

The Pokemon Legends Z-A Release Date arrives soon, offering a new gameplay experience for fans of the series. Pokemon Legends Z-A is the next entry in the Legends series, following Legends: Arceus, which released back in 2022. However, Pokemon Legends Z-A comes with plenty of differences that might make it worth checking out. Pokemon Legends […]

The Boston Celtics face a challenging offseason as the team navigates the NBA’s most restrictive cap situation. Due to the high salary contracts of players, the Celtics are facing significant luxury tax and second-apron penalties, which will surely force them to use their finances wisely. Therefore, landing a rotation-level guard on a rookie contract looks […]

The San Antonio Spurs ‘ second overall choice in the 2025 NBA Draft would be their tenth ever selection in the top 10. Three of those picks came at No. 1 overall. But because David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Victor Wembanyama would spoil the fun because they’d easily rank one, two, and three, with Duncan undoubtedly at the top, […]

The Atlanta Braves’ 2025 season is slipping away. After a 0-7 start, they bounced back to .500. But in June, they are 2-8 and falling down the National League standings. Even the returns of Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider could not lift this club to contention. They cannot let a year of their core’s […]

A source with knowledge of the situation speaking on the condition of anonymity confirmed a report from Sam Amick of The Athletic that the New York Knicks have not yet spoken to the Los Angeles Lakers about interviewing JJ Redick for their vacant head coaching position. It remains unclear whether the Lakers would grant permission […]

Despite one of his worst showings of the 2025 postseason on Monday night, Stuart Skinner will be back between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The 26-year-old told reporters ahead of the critical tilt against the Florida Panthers that the team is at its best when it’s […]

The Wizards got stuck with the No. 6 pick in May’s NBA Draft Lottery, but they have plenty of capital to move up from that spot. However, who they get might be surprising to some. Washington is reportedly interested in trading up for Baylor wing VJ Edgecombe, via NBA insider Jake Fischer. “One team that […]

Mario Kart World offers its classic Mirror mode for both regular and Free Roam play, but how exactly can you unlock it? Well, it actually requires more steps than you might believe, requiring you to play Free Roam, Grand Prix, and Knockout Tour. Therefore, we created a list of everything you need to do in […]

If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City Thunder to the title this season, he could enter a very exclusive club that only has three other NBA legends. Over the storied history of the NBA, only Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal have achieved the single-season trifecta of winning the scoring title, league MVP, and […]