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The 2025 WNBA playoffs will arrive sooner than expected, and the Phoenix Mercury will have less than one week to prepare. The WNBA will have all first-round playoff series begin on Sept. 14. With that being said, the Mercury have secured home court advantage, no matter who they play in the opening round. However, two […]

Adidas and Nike have always shared a rivalry in terms of signing the biggest names in sports. Living legends like LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the Nike cast, while Anthony Edwards and James Harden are currently holding it down at adidas. With Reebok entering the picture as well, brands are willing to pull out […]

After Sunday Night Football during Week 1, there is already a clear frontrunner for the NFL game of the year. The Buffalo Bills bested the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 in a high-scoring affair that won’t be forgotten for a long time. Both teams had moments of brilliance, but the Bills were able to complete an epic […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have essentially earned the benefit of the doubt for any regular season problems that they may have over the last few seasons, coming back to make the Super Bowl in almost every year with Patrick Mahomes at the helm. However, that doesn’t make their season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed for a rebuild that could take them years to get out of. After two decades of competing for a championship, winning three Stanley Cups, their run is over. Team president Kyle Dubas and head coach Dan Muse have been placed in charge of turning this franchise around. The 2025-26 season […]

Alabama State and Southern University find themselves on opposite tracks as they meet to face off first the first time since 2023 on Saturday evening. Southern University has found themselves as the class of the SWAC West, winning the division crown for two of the past three seasons. Alabama State, meanwhile, have found themslves outside […]

The New York Rangers missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. Their season went much worse than that, however. New York was a fractured team throughout the season. Team legends noticed it, management noticed, and the players did as well. As a result, the team never had a chance despite a fantastic start to the […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Athletics were looked at as having the potential to be one of the worst teams in MLB history. They are far from being a playoff contender, but they’ve actually played better than expected over the past season or two. Their offense, in particular, has shown flashes of brilliance. The […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have arguably the best player in baseball. That is, of course, Paul Skenes. The former No. 1 overall pick has quickly taken over baseball. Unfortunately, it hasn’t led to many wins during his young career, as there is next to no notable talent around him on the Pirates roster. The team can’t […]

The Minnesota Wild made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year, losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round. They went into the offseason with one massive question: would Kirill Kaprizov sign a contract extension? The Wild have not answered that question yet with training camp. Will the Wild make the playoffs again with […]

CeeDee Lamb had a disastrous performance against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Kickoff Game. The star receiver, who is considered one of the best players in the NFL, had three dropped passes in the Dallas Cowboys’ first game of the year. All of those drops were costly, and two of them came in the […]

The Cincinnati Reds enter a huge series against the New York Mets, five games back of the final playoff spot. They would need to sweep the Amazins and get some help down the stretch to make the postseason. But Terry Francona’s squad is on the doorstep and has the young talent to break through. Who […]

The Ottawa Senators made the playoffs in 2025 after a rather impressive season. Ottawa had been seen as a talented but underperforming team throughout the last few seasons. However, they finally put things together this past campaign. The Senators finished as the top Wild Card team in the Eastern Conference, facing the Toronto Maple Leafs […]

Last Thursday, Norfolk State lost to Towson University 27-7 in Michael Vick’s first game at the helm of the program. Leading off with a First Take appearance on campus that morning, Vick was set to debut with much fanfare and the attention of the college football world. But ultimately, Norfolk State struggled to put a […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams of the 2025 season. They came into the season as a potential championship-caliber team. In fact, ChatGPT predicted them to win the 2025 World Series. Instead, the Braves are 14 games under .500, so they will need to retool for next season. Injuries and […]

New Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is known for his HBCU philanthropy, and his latest move is set to give an amazing platform to several HBCU programs this Fall. The Chris Paul HBCU Classic, in partnership with the Naismith Memorial Hall Of Fame, is moving to Atlanta and will be held on December 18th-19th. […]

Brawl Stars Season 42 brings a new Brawl Pass with all sorts or rewards you can earn. Subway Surfers is the theme of Season 42, with new cosmetics, new mode, 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 […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were in the World Series just two years ago. Now, they are on the outside looking in of the National League playoff picture. They were even trade deadline sellers earlier this year, as they made two of the biggest moves before the deadline when they sent Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez to […]

The Orlando Magic enter the 2025-26 NBA season with heightened expectations following an offseason that brought in much-needed reinforcements. After back-to-back first-round playoff exits, the franchise believes it has taken the steps necessary to advance deeper into the postseason, with star forward Paolo Banchero voicing his confidence in the team’s direction. Banchero, the 2022 No. […]

In the past couple of years, Alabama State has been known as a defensive juggernaut in the SWAC. However, in their season-opening loss to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), the Blazers and the Hornets combined for 94 points at the end of regulation. In their 52-42 game, Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. […]

The most successful franchises aren’t just built on superstar talent; they’re constructed through savvy, low-risk maneuvers on the margins of the roster. That is why EVP/GM Zach Kleiman has been both shooting for the moon and scraping the bottom of the barrel in search of overlooked value. Getting a home run haul for Desmond Bane is […]

The Baltimore Orioles took a huge step back this season. They came into the year with championship aspirations because of their young core of former elite prospects, but instead, they have been one of the biggest disappointments in the league. The team is currently 64-76 and well out of the playoff picture, and they were […]

The Colorado Rockies are in the midst of one of the worst seasons in modern MLB history. They are currently 39-101, so although they likely won’t break the Chicago White Sox record from last season for most losses, they will likely just narrowly get past 40 wins. The team is a dumpster fire that needs […]

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs last year and made a lot of changes in response. Lou Lamoriello is out, and Mathieu Darche is in as the general manager and president of hockey operations. Matthew Schaefer is in the door as the number one overall pick, and Noah Dobson is out the door in […]

The fantasy baseball playoffs are underway, with Week 1 in the rearview. Maybe Juan Soto’s six-RBI game helped you out, or Roman Anthony’s injury has cost you a starter. Regardless, there is still time to turn things around before the matchup ends next Friday. The fantasy baseball playoffs could be decided on the waiver wire, […]

The Detroit Red Wings have concluded their offseason business for the summer of 2025. And it was a rather interesting summer, to say the least. The Red Wings traded for John Gibson in a deal with the Anaheim Ducks at the NHL Draft. It seemed as if big moves were ahead following that opening salvo. […]

Early on in the 2025 MLB season, it appeared as though the Boston Red Sox’s season was going down the drain. Following a loss to the Cincinnati Reds on July 2, Boston was five games under .500 at 45-50. They had traded Rafael Devers, their best hitter, to the San Francisco Giants for peanuts. All […]

There is less than a month left in the MLB regular season, and a run to the World Series in the National League is truly wide open. The conference as a whole is stacked with talent, and it wasn’t until recently that the playoff picture started clearing up. So, which team in the NL currently […]

At long last, the second part of Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2 is here, and it once again showcases Jenna Ortega’s knack for the title role. The first half of the season set up several mysteries for the second half to answer. When the first half ended, Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) was injured by Tyler (Hunter […]

NBA 2K Mobile is the exciting iOS and Android offshoot of 2K Games’ beloved basketball saga. Crafted as a free-to-play model, it enables enthusiasts to design their dream basketball squadron via the mobile edition of the enduring NBA 2K’s MyTeam module. In the said mode, participants collect diverse player cards, with a focus on nabbing […]

There is less than a month to go in MLB’s regular season. Playoff pictures are becoming clearer, but there are still plenty of spots up for grabs. So, what are standings looking like in the American League on Sept. 3, and which teams are battling it out for the final postseason spots? AL division leaders […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers are headed to Brazil for a Week 1 matchup. This game could help determine the AFC West, which Kansas City has won eight consecutive times. Meanwhile, your fantasy football team is looking to rack up a big lead before Sunday’s action. Who should you start and sit […]

The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday to clinch the pivotal road series. They hold a five-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds for the final Wild Card spot in the National League. Just getting into the dance won’t be enough for the Amazins, who have championship aspirations. If the Mets are going […]

PHOENIX– DeWanna Bonner knows the ups and downs of a WNBA season. She also knows the ups and downs of a Phoenix Mercury season. From being a part of two WNBA championship-winning teams to some forgettable seasons, she’s seen everything. Because of that, her perspective on the game is as clear as the Phoenix sky […]

The Utah Mammoth are heading into their second season after a gigantic offseason. First, they decided on a mascot, ditching Utah HC after one season, and they brought in a new winger to help their scoring. Can the addition of JJ Peterka, among others, help the Mammoth make the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Peterka came over […]

August is typically the slowest part of the year for NBA fans, but the Washington Wizards’ faithful were spoiled this time. 2023 No. 7 overall pick Bilal Coulibaly and 2024 No. 2 pick Alex Sarr have gotten minutes with France in the EuroBasket tournament, while 2024 No. 24 pick Kyshawn George competed for Canada in […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season just 50 days away, the Orlando Magic are preparing to build on their growing momentum in the Eastern Conference. Assistant coach God Shammgod, who joined the team earlier this summer, believes the franchise’s young core, led by star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, is prepared to take another significant […]

Tuskegee University is jubilant after a 20-17 victory over Winston-Salem State University in the Red Tails Classic, but athletic director Reginald Ruffin has some choice words about Tiger fans who want free tickets. Ruffin took to his Facebook account to bluntly denounce the idea of free tickets to Tuskegee University games. The full post is […]

The NBA 2K26 Release Date is on the horizon, with new gameplay features and improvements for players to enjoy. ProPLAY returns once again, using NBA footage to create immersive and authentic gameplay. Overall, you’ll be able to experience it across a variety of returning modes like MyCAREER or MyTEAM. Without further ado, let’s take a […]