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The New Orleans Pelicans face a crucial offseason that will determine how their next season pans out. The Pelicans were one of the biggest disappointments in the 2024-25 season, not because of a lack of talent, but the sheer volume of injuries torpedoed what was expected to be a playoff-contending campaign. Therefore, the Pelicans front […]

The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Pete DeBoer after a third straight loss in the Western Conference Final. After the loss to the Edmonton Oilers, DeBoer threw goalie Jake Oettinger under the bus, citing his poor numbers against Edmonton. That did not sit well with the goalie or any of the players, according to […]

The New York Giants made the playoffs in Brian Daboll’s first year as head coach. However, they failed to reach the postseason in each of the last two seasons. New York has given Daboll another chance to lead the team this upcoming season, but he seems to be on the hot seat. With OTAs currently […]

In Raheem Morris’s first year as head coach, the Atlanta Falcons finished the season 8-9. It was good enough to be in second place in the NFC South division, but not good enough to make the playoffs. However, the division did not seem to get much stronger this offseason, so it is still up for […]

The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. In seven years with Rod Brind’Amour as the coach, they have made the playoffs in seven years and the East Final three times. But in those three appearances, they have only won one game. The Hurricanes and general manager Eric Tulsky […]

The New Orleans Saints have had a few disappointing seasons in a row. They have not made the playoffs since the 2020 season with Drew Brees under center. The team has not made a Super Bowl since Brees led them to the Lombardi Trophy in 2009. With their unsuccessful season last year that saw them […]

The Colorado Avalanche had an eventful regular season. They made a bevy of in-season trades, from re-forming their goalie room on the fly to parting ways with a franchise legend in Mikko Rantanen, general manager Chris MacFarland was busy. One of those moves was trading for Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders at the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in a strong position this offseason, with multiple first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft and cap space flexibility to add talented players to the roster. The Nets are currently projected to have around $45 million in cap space, in addition to five roster spots, allowing them to keep all their […]

The New York Mets are one of the top teams in the National League as June begins. It’s far from surprising, as they made one of the biggest free agent signings in the sport’s history this winter. Juan Soto is starting to ascend, joining Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso as hot hitters on a first-place […]

Hours before tipping off his first NBA Finals with the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton marked another milestone in his already impressive career alongside sponsor PUMA. As Haliburton and the Pacers look to bring Indiana their first NBA Championship, he’ll be doing so in his debut signature sneaker, the PUMA Hali 1. Check our Sneakers news […]

The Baltimore Orioles are in an interesting place. So far, they’ve been one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball, evidenced by their 24-36 record. The team came into the year with World Series expectations, but everything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong. Now, the season can already be chalked up as […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are having a little bit of a surprising season. In one of the tougher divisions in baseball, Tampa Bay sits 5.5 games back from the New York Yankees. The Rays will most likely not catch the Yankees this year, but they are half a game back in the Wild Card race. […]

Changes are coming this offseason for the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum will miss all of next season with a torn achilles tendon, so it is widely assumed that Boston will get their finances in check with trades of Jrue Holiday or Kristaps Porzingis. Moving on from one or both of these big-money veterans could help […]

The San Diego Padres are trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by just one game in the National League West division. They are looking like playoff contenders at this point of the season, but it might be as Wild Card team, not a division champion. However, there is still time for the Padres to catch their […]

The Florida Panthers lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Edmonton Oilers, 4-3 in overtime. They held a 3-1 lead early in the second period, but let Edmonton back in the game and eventually lost. It was an uncharacteristic loss for Florida, as they were 8-2 on the road these playoffs coming […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a great start this season, which is no surprise. The Dodgers are 37-25, and they lead the National League West division by one game. The division is not going to be as easy to win this year as it has been in the past. Los Angeles is going […]

The Pelicans face a pivotal offseason, needing to address roster health, make strategic choices in the 2025 NBA Draft, and navigate complex player situations. With a blend of promising young talent and valuable draft assets, the team has the tools to reshape its future trajectory. Coming off a 49-win season in 2023/24, the Pelicans had […]

Brawl Stars Season 39 brings a new Brawl Pass with all sorts or rewards you can earn. Crush The Kaiju is the theme of Season 39, with new cosmetics, events, and more to celebrate over the next 30+ days. This season, players can earn more power points, coins, and more from the Brawl Pass. Without […]

June is here, and your fantasy baseball season is rolling right along. As we reach the halfway point of the regular season, it may be time to consider some wholesale changes for your squad. With players like Hunter Goodman and Sandy Alcantara available, your team can get better this week. Here are the top fantasy […]

The Brooklyn Nets control the offseason from a draft picks and cap space standpoint. The Nets were one of the first teams to miss the playoffs due to a disappointing regular season. What we’re workin’ with in the ‘25 Draft. pic.twitter.com/GNPF7YWR65 — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) May 12, 2025 However, they are in the driver’s seat […]

The Chicago Cubs are 38-22. They have the best record in the National League, but they can’t afford to stand pat, especially knowing that their ace is out for the season. Justin Steele will be sidelined for the year while recovering from Tommy John surgery, and other Cubs’ pitchers, such as Shota Imanaga, have spent […]

The Washington Mystics knew they were getting a foundational piece when they drafted 2025 third-team All-American Kiki Iriafen No. 4 overall out of USC this past offseason. However, even the most positive Mystics fans might not have envisioned the 21-year-old starting off this well. Iriafen was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month on Wednesday […]

The San Francisco 49ers will have high expectations heading into the 2025 NFL season. The 2024 season was a complete disaster for the 49ers and surprising considering the team’s preseason expectations. San Francisco only managed to win six games during the regular season and finished the season at the bottom of the NFC West division […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are loaded with talent. Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler form one of the best one-two punches in baseball as starting pitchers, although the former has struggled this year and is currently on the injured list. Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm, Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos, and Kyle Schwarber are all star position […]

The Seattle Seahawks made some major changes after missing the playoffs this past season. Seattle traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. The team then signed Sam Darnold to a three-year deal to be their new quarterback after his incredible season with the Minnesota Vikings. Along with Darnold, the Seahawks were able to pick […]

The Detroit Tigers might not have made the splashy moves in recent years that teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, and San Diego Padres have, but they are the best team in baseball nonetheless. Detroit is 40-22 because of a roster that was built largely through the draft and […]

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off a season in which they finished 8-9. It was a big improvement for head coach Jonathan Gannon after he went 4-13 in his first year as head coach in Arizona. With that, Gannon is hoping he can lead his team to the playoffs. The San Francisco 49ers were an […]

The New York Yankees seemingly never stop pursuing big-name batters. According to Jeff Passan, the next high-quality position player who they could chase is Brandon Lowe. This is a somewhat interesting proposition, considering the Yankees’ big-ticket trade last year was to bring in Jazz Chisholm Jr., an electric player who is just now returning from […]

The Chicago Bears have had plenty of practices under new head coach Ben Johnson. Johnson made a bunch of changes on the coaching staff, which gives the Bears a new and improved look from a leadership standpoint. There are going to be a lot of eyes on Chicago this season, but they have the talent […]

After a devastating defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, the Timberwolves have entered the offseason with a lot of unanswered questions on their plate. With the 2025 NBA Draft just three weeks away, the Timberwolves need to turn their attention to the No. 17 first-round pick in the draft. Minnesota […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It marked the end of an era for various reasons, including the departure of team president Brendan Shanahan. But NHL free agency will be fascinating for the Maple Leafs, as star forwards Mitch Marner and John Tavares […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the National League West while the Boston Red Sox are currently in fourth place in the American League East. Recent rumors have suggested that the Red Sox could sell ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline amid their underperformance. Will Walker Buehler — who signed with the Red Sox during […]

The Colorado Rockies’ disastrous season that has them on pace for the worst MLB season ever has made fans quickly forget that the Chicago White Sox set the record for losses in a season in the modern era just last year. Chicago hasn’t improved much since then, either, as Rockies are the only team with […]

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs after a dismal 82-point season. That ended Lou Lamoriello’s seven-year run as the team’s general manager and president of hockey operations. They already have the first-overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft, but need to add scoring beyond just one prospect. The Islanders can hit a grand slam […]

The New York Knicks reportedly fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday. Thibodeau had coached the Knicks for the past five seasons, leading them to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2025. New York ultimately decided to move on from the defensive-minded coach following the ’25 Eastern Conference Finals as the organization prepares to head in […]

The Baltimore Orioles came into the season with championship ambitions. Instead, they are likely to be sellers before the MLB trade deadline. Baltimore’s 22 wins are tied for the third fewest in baseball, and although the team won’t trade any of the young core, the team’s aging veterans and players on expiring contracts could be […]

The New York Rangers had a disastrous 2024-25 season. They defended their Presidents’ Trophy dismally, missing the playoffs just one year after posting the best regular-season record. After firing Peter Laviolette and hiring Mike Sullivan as their head coach, the Rangers should be ready to make trades this offseason. Rangers GM Chris Drury should trade […]

Ahead of Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith offered a candid assessment of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s chances during an appearance on First Take Tuesday morning. With the Thunder set to face the Indiana Pacers, Smith highlighted Oklahoma City’s suffocating defense and depth as the keys to their title […]

The Houston Rockets are coming off a great season. They finished 52-30 in the regular season, which earned them the No. 2 seed in the playoffs. However, they were sent home early by the Golden State Warriors. Their great season turned into a disappointing exit in the postseason. As the team has to watch the […]