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As Luka Doncic enters his most anticipated season in the NBA, bringing a championship back to the Los Angeles Lakers will be the only thing on his mind. Entering the season with a reignited focus, the new and improved Doncic is ready to take the league by storm once again. In doing so, he furthers […]

Germany secured its first EuroBasket Final appearance in more than two decades after defeating Finland 98-96 in a closely contested semifinal at the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket. Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder and Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner spearheaded the effort, continuing Germany’s run of success on the international stage. Schroder delivered a standout performance, finishing […]

Continuing to grow their influence on games like basketball or American Football, Adidas has always been a futbol (soccer) brand at its core. Creating soccer shoes since the early 1950’s, classic silhouettes like the Samba and Gazelle have stood the test of time and are more relevant now than ever. In keeping this tradition, Adidas […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ playoff chances may be slim, but the ball club is not out of the postseason conversation. Cleveland is unlikely to win the American League Central — where they trail the Detroit Tigers for first place by 8.5 games as of this story’s writing. The American League Wild Card is within reach, though, […]

Chicago Bulls’ legend Derrick Rose is set to have his No. 1 jersey retired in January 2026, already announced by the Bulls’ front office, joining legends Scottie Pippen (33), Jerry Sloan (4), Bob Love (10), and of course, Michael Jordan (23) in the rafters of the United Center. Continuing to be a beacon for sponsor […]

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman offered a candid assessment of second-year quarterback Drake Maye following the team’s Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. In a one-on-one interview with DJ Siddiqi of RG, Edelman pointed to Maye’s discomfort in the pocket and the offense’s early struggles as central to New England’s […]

With their 84-62 record, the Toronto Blue Jays hold a three-game lead over the competition in the AL East race. However, they are facing mounting pressure from both the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The Blue Jays must be on top of their game to actually take home the division crown. Throughout the […]

The fantasy baseball playoffs are entering the third week, which could be the championship in your league. If you have made it this far, the waiver wire has undoubtedly helped you. As the MLB Playoff races heat up, you should be looking to lock down a championship. The final choices you make can be the […]

After making a run all the way to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game last season, Notre Dame football didn’t get off on the right foot in 2025. In a renewal of an old rivalry that is among the best in college football, the Fighting Irish lost a very close 27-24 battle against Miami […]

The UFC’s annual trip to Abu Dhabi just got a fresh injection of intrigue as Jose Delgado vs. Nathaniel Wood was officially announced for UFC 321 on October 25, 2025, at Etihad Arena. Jose Delgado will fight Nathaniel Wood at #UFC321 on October 25th. (first rep. @phre) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2025 pic.twitter.com/B31oRfbSFr — Marcel Dorff […]

Maycee Barber’s anticipated return to the Octagon is now official, as she is set to meet the surging Karine Silva at UFC 323 on December 6, 2025, in Las Vegas. The bout marks Barber’s first appearance since a stunning last-minute medical emergency forced her withdrawal from a scheduled main event with Erin Blanchfield earlier this […]

With their 74-72 record, the Kansas City Royals sit three games behind the Seattle Mariners for the third American League Wild Card spot. Seeing as two teams are ahead of Kansas City in the race, it’ll be an even more difficult mountain to climb for the Royals to make the postseason. The franchise isn’t going […]

The Cincinnati Reds enter Thursday’s action two games back of the New York Mets for the final NL Wild Card spot. They are tied with the San Francisco Giants as the first teams out of the current picture. After taking two of three from the Amazins, Cincinnati is alive in the postseason race. But the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are stacked with talent and have arguably the best core in baseball. It hasn’t been enough to win the World Series as currently constructed, though, and Philadelphia’s championship window won’t last much longer because the team is one of the oldest teams in baseball by average age. That makes this season a […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is a pretty calm guy. He’s never received a technical in his NBA career and manages to torch teams while remaining mild-mannered. However, the annoyance in his tone was clear when he was asked about one of the most controversial things the Celtics do: shooting 3-pointers. On the latest episode […]

There are four WNBA games being played on Sept. 11, which is the last day of the regular season. Eight teams have already clinched playoff berths, meaning there aren’t any postseason spots up for grabs. There are still big implications during the last day of the regular season, though. Only the one, four, and five […]

The Seattle Mariners have been on a roller-coaster ride throughout the 2025 MLB season, but as the postseason approaches, they are now poised to secure an AL Wild Card spot. Despite early inconsistencies and midseason struggles, this team has built a strong foundation. The Mariners are anchored by elite pitching, timely hitting, and leadership from […]

The Winnipeg Jets made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, losing to the Dallas Stars in the second round. It was a great season that saw them win a Central Division title and the Presidents’ Trophy. But struggles met the squad in the spring once again. With the 2025-26 season coming, our bold predictions for […]

The Buffalo Bills and New York Jets are set for an AFC East duel in the Meadowlands on Sunday. Week 1 saw Justin Fields light up the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense, but New York’s defense allowed four touchdowns to Aaron Rodgers. Later on, Josh Allen led a remarkable comeback to get Buffalo to 1-0 on the […]

The Wild Card race in the American League is far from over. Multiple teams currently on the outside looking in of the AL playoff picture are within striking distance. Even the teams currently leading their divisions in wins are far from safe. So, with less than three weeks left in the regular season, where do […]

The playoff picture in the National League is getting clearer by the day. A lot can still happen over the final few weeks of the regular season, though. The conference as a whole is stacked with elite superstars and great depth, and it will really be anybody’s game come playoff time. So, how does the […]

There are two more days of regular season action in the WNBA. The eight-team postseason field has already been decided, although seeding can still change over the next two days. So, what teams are in, and what can fans expect from the 2025 WNBA playoffs? WNBA playoffs bracket No. 1 seed: Minnesota Lynx No. 2 […]

PHOENIX– The atmosphere surrounding the Phoenix Mercury locker room and PHX Arena didn’t feel like a losing one, despite the 88-83 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday. Rather, it was the closed chapter on who the Mercury will play in the 2025 WNBA playoffs: The New York Liberty. After a Las Vegas Aces […]

The fantasy football season is underway, and kickers made a big impact on the Week 1 outcomes. If Cairo Santos’ Monday night miss cost you a matchup, you may want to switch kickers. If you went with Jake Moody from the San Francisco 49ers, you need a new kicker, as he was waived. The fantasy […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to improve on their finish in the last two seasons. In both 2023-24 and 2024-25, the Lightning’s season ended in the first round of the playoffs against the Florida Panthers, who went on to win back-to-back Stanley Cups. So, it’s safe to say that Tampa Bay’s primary goal is […]

The clock is ticking towards the start of the 2025 WNBA playoffs, and the Phoenix Mercury are in the thick of the race. A week prior, the Mercury clinched a playoff spot, as well as home court advantage. However, the further they get into the playoffs, the more scenarios they don’t want to find themselves […]

The New York Islanders underwent some significant changes this offseason, both in the front office and on the ice. Lou Lamoriello was fired from the general manager post, and Mathieu Darche was hired. He proceeded to trade Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens and draft first overall on the same day. Now, everyone will be […]

At 66-79, the Athletics still have a ways to go before making their way into the playoffs. However, the 2025 season has cast a bright light on the A’s future. Numerous top prospects have now become staples in the lineup. Chiefly amongst the bunch is first baseman Nick Kurtz. He has taken the league by […]

New Orleans Pelicans’ former No. 1-overall pick Zion Williamson is still looking to find his footing as he enters his sixth year in the NBA. Over the last five seasons, Williamson has only been able to appear in 214 games, but the Duke Blue Devil is confident he can live up to his own lofty […]

As brands continue to push the boundaries of style and performance when it comes to their footwear, styles and trends continue to circulate as fans gravitate towards something new each year. We’ve seen numerous silhouettes from the 1990’s make resounding returns over the last few years, but as always, a brand like Nike is focused […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant have a lot of ground to make up from last season and given their run atop the Western Conference last season, they should be poised to finally take the next step if their franchise star can remain healthy. Morant has been very active this offseason, not only preparing for […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James is entering a historic twenty-third season as an elite talent in the NBA, still managing to put up unprecedented totals at 40 years of age. He’s also creeping behind Michael Jordan in terms of his signature sneaker line with Nike as the lifetime athlete prepares for the Nike LeBron […]

The fantasy football got off to a roaring start, with quarterbacks determining matchups in Week 1. Justin Herbert led the Los Angeles Chargers to victory on Friday, Justin Fields played one of the best games of his career, and both Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson shone on Sunday night. But which quarterbacks are rising and […]

The Chicago Bears did not start off the 2025 NFL season on the right foot. Chicago lost to Minnesota 27-24 thanks to an epic fourth quarter meltdown. The Bears surrendered 21 unanswered point in the final quarter, which was enough to lose by one score. It was not a good look for the first game […]

The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for the 2025-26 season. Now that the calendar has flipped to September, the team is preparing to begin training camp. Young stars such as Marco Kasper have something to prove. At the same time, veterans such as J.T. Compher are looking to get into game shape for the […]

The Colorado Avalanche could not win the Stanley Cup in 2025. Colorado failed to make it past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in fact. The elite duo of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar did very well to bring the team to the postseason. Unfortunately, they were dispatched by former Avalanche star Mikko […]

The biggest event in soccer is just around the corner. Hype is building for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Soccer fans are anxious to see if Argentina will defend their crown or if a new team will take over the title of world champions. Likewise, teams are looking forward to taking the field, and sponsors […]

The New England Patriots were supposed to feel different in 2025 with new head coach Mike Vrabel replacing Jerod Mayo, but Week 1 wasn’t a great start to that trend. Despite a decent start, Vrabel’s Patriots looked a whole lot like Mayo’s Patriots on Sunday in a 20-13 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders […]

The Cincinnati Bengals narrowly pulled out a victory against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. They ended the game with a score of just 17-16, and the Browns had numerous opportunities to walk away victorious. Grinding out wins is important in the NFL, but certainly, this was a slow start for the Bengals because projections […]