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As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their regular-season home opener against the Golden State Warriors next Tuesday, sports analyst Bill Simmons outlined several concerns he believes could derail the team’s 2025-26 campaign. Speaking on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, the longtime commentator discussed what he described as a turbulent environment surrounding […]

The New York Knicks have one preseason game left before a key deadline. They need to decide who will make their 2025-26 roster by Saturday. Before that date, they are able to cut players on nonguaranteed contracts without penalty. The team would like to carry both Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon into the season, but […]

The Orlando Magic were crowned NBA champions — at least virtually — in a new season simulation conducted by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The projection, part of ESPN’s annual computer-generated forecast, predicts that the Magic will not only reach the 2026 NBA Finals but win their first title in franchise history. […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next week against the Utah Jazz, new details have emerged involving Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban and his public defense of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer during the team’s ongoing Kawhi Leonard salary-cap controversy. On a recent episode of The Dan Le Batard […]

When a player goes from the top at their position to not even being mentioned, some might think of a rational explanation. Injuries, natural regression, among other things. However, that isn’t the case for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. The annual NBA general manager rankings didn’t even list Booker in the top five shooting guards. […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, projected 2026 No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa offered his scouting report on rookie forward Cooper Flagg — a player he has known and competed against since their early basketball days in New England. Dybantsa, who will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are at the center of the NBA media landscape this offseason as they begin their quest for another franchise championship. Superstar Luka Doncic has been everywhere this summer, appearing in advertisements, podcasts, and taking trips overseas to visit international fans. He’s also been debuting his latest signature sneakers with Jordan Brand, […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, new information has emerged regarding the league’s role in approving the organization’s major sponsorship deal with Aspiration before later investigating a separate arrangement involving star forward Kawhi Leonard. According to ESPN reporters Bobby Marks and Baxter Holmes, […]

Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts is not only the face of the reigning Super Bowl champion franchise, but he’s also the face of Jordan Brand when it comes to the gridiron. Constantly wearing classic Air Jordan sneaker cleats during his games, the brand has been making a big splash in sports outside of just basketball. […]

The New York Knicks have until Saturday, October 18, to finalize their roster. It’s their last opportunity ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season to waive players on non-guaranteed contracts without penalty. The Knicks signed veterans Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet, and Garrison Mathews to non-guaranteed deals in early September. At the time, it was reported that […]

As Nike’s Kobe Bryant signature sneaker line remains their most popular subset among fans, hoopers, and NBA players, the folks over in Beaverton, Oregon will continue to bring back some of the Mamba’s most classic silhouettes. The Nike Kobe 3 is a sneaker that isn’t mentioned nearly enough when discussing Bryant’s best sneakers, but certainly […]

LeBron James is entering his 23rd season in the NBA, making unprecedented history for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to add another championship to their historic franchise. Known as “The Chosen One” and the eventual “King” of the NBA, the league is set to look much different with LeBron James as its poster […]

The Arizona Cardinals suffered another brutal loss in Week 6. Arizona fell to Indianapolis 31-27 despite starting backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett in place of Kyler Murray. That by itself is impressive considering that Indy is one of the hottest teams in the league right now. But there is no such thing as a moral victory […]

South Carolina women’s basketball suffered a heartbreaking blow ahead of the NCAA season’s tip-off as starting forward Chloe Kitts tore her ACL in practice, bringing an early end to her senior year before it had even begun. Gamecocks fans are already starting to feel the effects on their upcoming campaign, taking to social media to […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers are halfway through their preseason run, and have yet to see Bradley Beal suit up for the first time as a Clipper. But the team isn’t concerned with the absence of Beal as he continues to be brought into the mix slowly. The Clippers fell to the Nuggets […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season just right around the corner, there will be plenty of eyes on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming season. With LeBron James playfully flirting with retirement, we’ll be making our bold predictions for The King for this upcoming Lakers season. James is about to enter an unprecedented […]

The New York Jets fell to the Denver Broncos 13-11 from Tottenham Hotpsur Stadium in London, England. The low-scoring defensive battle saw five total field goals, a safety, and only one touchdown scored as both teams struggled to move the ball. In a game where offensive is scarce, some questionable calls were made at the […]

Indiana football delivered the biggest splash this duck pond hasn’t witnessed since 2022. Autzen Stadium fans clad in green and gold hit the exits in disappointment — after Oregon fell to the new rising Big Ten favorite. Indiana shattered two marks in one Saturday: Beating its first top 10 team on the road, plus ending […]

Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira delivered a vintage performance in front of his passionate Brazilian supporters at UFC Rio, submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke at 2:48 of the second round. The emotional homecoming victory saw the former lightweight champion extend his legendary UFC records while setting his sights on even bigger fights ahead.​ Charles […]

Spanish finisher Joel Alvarez made an emphatic statement in his welterweight debut, cruising to his first unanimous decision victory over veteran Vicente Luque at UFC Rio on Saturday night. The 32-year-old “El Fenomeno” showcased the benefits of moving up from lightweight, controlling the action across all three rounds at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de […]

Ten-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion and fourth-degree black belt Beatriz “Bia” Mesquita delivered a masterful performance in her long-awaited UFC debut, submitting Irina Alekseeva in the second round at UFC Rio on Saturday night. The 34-year-old submission specialist showcased exactly why she was considered one of the most anticipated signings in recent memory, controlling the […]

Brazilian bantamweight Luan Lacerda emphatically snapped his UFC losing streak in spectacular fashion at UFC Rio, submitting Saimon Oliveira via armbar in the second round to earn his first Octagon victory in front of an electric home crowd at the Farmasi Arena.​ The 32-year-old Nova União fighter had endured a difficult start to his UFC […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers await the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers- Chicago Cubs NL Division Series (NLDS), the hot stove has already begun to rumble. The Dodgers are looking to go back-to-back as World Series champions. They’ve already punched their ticket to yet another NL Championship Series (NLCS). Now, rumors have circulated that Los […]

Former NBA guard Isaiah Thomas named Russell Westbrook, not Stephen Curry or Kyrie Irving, as the toughest player he ever had to guard during his career. Speaking in a recent interview, Thomas explained that Westbrook’s physical dominance and all-around explosiveness during his prime years with the Oklahoma City Thunder made him uniquely difficult to defend […]

As the Miami Dolphins prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, tight end Darren Waller had high praise for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Speaking on the latest episode of The Schultz Report with NFL Network’s Jordan Schultz, Waller highlighted Tagovailoa’s anticipation, composure, and resilience as defining […]

The New York Liberty weren’t able to complete their goal of repeating as back-to-back WNBA Champions after falling to the Phoenix Mercury in the playoffs. Nevertheless, their roster is filled with veteran leaders and they’ll be contenders each season for years to come. Franchise star Sabrina Ionescu’s impact reaches far beyond the basketball court as […]

Nike has been at the forefront of basketball footwear and technology for over 50 years and even into 2026, the sneaker giant continues to reinvent the game while outfitting the most elite athletes on the planet. Ushering in their newest era of basketball tech, Nike is set to debut their most advanced basketball silhouette to-date, […]

She may not have won Love Island USA Season 7, but she won the hearts of fans everywhere. Tuskegee University alumna Olandria Carthen became a fan favorite on the show, and after leaving the villa, she continues to be adored by many. In a recent article written by AFROTECH, Carthen talked about her journey to Tuskegee […]

As the 2025-26 NBA season slowly draws near, the Boston Celtics organization has been preparing for the lulls of a campaign without their franchise star Jayson Tatum. Tatum, who’s currently rehabbing from an achilles injury sustained in last year’s NBA Playoffs, is allegedly far ahead of his return timeline and is determined to return before […]

ESPN college football analyst and commentator Kirk Herbstreit offered strong praise for New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart following the team’s Week 6 Thursday Night Football victory over the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Giants’ 34-17 win marked one of their most impressive performances of the season and further solidified Dart’s growing […]

The New York Yankees were eliminated from the postseason as a result of their ALDS loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Outfielder Cody Bellinger is expected to opt out of his contract, which would make him a free agent this offseason. So will Bellinger return to New York or head elsewhere in free agency? The […]

The New York Knicks are sporting a slightly different look through their first three preseason games. Despite advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals last year, the Knicks have employed a noticeably more free flowing offensive system. They appear to pass the ball more willingly. And transition looks to be an increased focal point. Much of […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in four games in the American League Division Series. The loss brings their championship drought to 15 seasons, the second-longest in franchise history. Fans are clamoring for changes in the front office and on the bench, and they should happen. The Yankees have to fire […]

OCEANSIDE, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers were among the last teams to play their first preseason game, but it was well worth the wait. Kawhi Leonard and co. traveled to Oceanside, CA to kick off their preseason schedule against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions on Thursday night. The Clippers defeated the Loong-Lions, 142-95, behind a team-high […]

North Carolina A&T’s homecoming this year carries extra weight. Although the football team has struggled, a new surge of energy surrounds the program under first-year head coach Shawn Gibbs. Gibbs, a former assistant under the legendary Rod Broadway at both Grambling State and A&T, served as the running backs coach on the Aggies’ four Celebration […]

The Winnipeg Jets are opening the 2025-26 NHL season on Thursday at home against the Dallas Stars. After Mikko Rantanen and the Stars eliminated Winnipeg last year, they are trying to start the season by getting revenge. The Jets made sure to start the season on the right foot before the puck dropped, giving Kyle […]

Need to get more XP in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team to unlock all rewards for the season? We created a guide on all the best and different ways you can earn XP in Ultimate Team and improve your squad. Overall, each season offers tons of content that players can earn for free, so […]

The Winnipeg Jets enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations and big news. They re-signed winger Kyle Connor to an eight-year contract extension on the eve of their season opener, keeping their top scorer in Manitoba. But Connor is not the X-Factor for the season. Neal Pionk is starting a big new contract and must […]

The Orlando Magic and new guard Desmond Bane are drawing praise across the league as attention shifts toward the 2025-26 season. In the NBA’s annual general manager survey released this week, the Magic earned top recognition in multiple categories, while Bane was voted one of the most undervalued offseason additions. With the regular season set […]