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When discussing the best teams in Division II HBCU football, the conversation often defaults to a familiar list of perennial powerhouses. Teams with storied histories and established brands dominate the polls, while rising programs are left on the outside looking in. This year, no team embodies this phenomenon more than Edward Waters University, a program […]

According to Immanuel Quickley, Nicole Halkides is “one of the best massage therapists in the world.” It is hard to argue with the logic of the Toronto Raptors’ combo guard when looking at her resume and extensive expertise assisting athletes. Halkides is a self-described neuromuscular sports therapist and flexibility/mindful coach. Located in Miami, Florida, Halkides […]

What Nikola Jokic has achieved with the Denver Nuggets since winning his first MVP award during the 2020-21 season is monumental. This level of dominance is rarely seen in the NBA, and it’s the primary reason why Jokic and the Nuggets consistently remain in the championship equation in a crowded Western Conference. Although he did […]

Rebirth returns to NBA 2K26, but it works a bit differently this year compared to previous entries. In fact, there are now four different tiers of rebirth, each with their own benefits. Regardless, this mechanic allows you to build a new MyPLAYER with a higher maximum OVR Potential right off the bat. But not everybody […]

The NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition Release Date arrives soon, allowing fans of the series to take their NBA 2K experience on the go. The Arcade Edition of NBA 2K26 brings a familiar experience but with new content for players to experience. Furthermore, the developers added brand new NBA Eras to The Association mode, as well […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have a 2.5-game lead on the Philadelphia Phillies for the top record in MLB with three games to go. A magical summer rolled into the fall, clinching a third straight NL Division title. Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich have led the offense while a deep pitching staff has dominated. Who are the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter training camp with renewed optimism with Luka Doncic looking deeply motivated in his first full season with the team as he underwent a physical transformation in the summer. The Lakers did not make big splashes in the offseason, only adding Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia. While some […]

After pulling off a blockbuster trade to acquire Kevin Durant, the Houston Rockets had vaulted themselves into potential contender status. Those hopes and notions took a major hit this week with the announcement that starting point guard Fred VanVleet suffered an ACL injury, in all likelihood ending his season prematurely. What is a positive for […]

The Sacramento Kings are one of those teams that’s seemingly stuck in ‘no-man’s land.’ That is, a team that is not bad enough to get a high draft pick and accelerate a rebuild, but not good enough to be a threat in the playoffs. With the Western Conference shaping up to be as tough as […]

PHOENIX– It’s not often that a role player can change a team’s dynamic. However, if you’re Dillon Brooks and the Phoenix Suns, it appears to be a match made in heaven. After Brooks was originally supposed to be traded to the Suns in 2018, the trade itself was denied because the Memphis Grizzlies offered the […]

Coming into the 2025 season, a battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens would have been billed as a clash between two of the top contenders in the AFC, but the matchup has a much different feel coming into Week 4. Both the Chiefs and the Ravens come into this game at […]

PHOENIX– For all the talk about the Phoenix Suns and their revamped roster, one player remains the same: Ryan Dunn. But he might not be the same. Fans might see an improved offensive game. Although Dunn was one of the Suns’ star rookies last season, his offensive game needed some fine-tuning. Luckily, fans were able […]

NBA 2K26 brings the Auction House back, but you need to unlock it first in order to use it. While not difficult, not all players know the fastest ways to unlock the Auction House so they can use the feature. Therefore, we created a guide on how to unlock the Auction House in NBA 2K26, […]

The FC 26 Release Date is on the way, providing fans a new installment from the popular soccer video game series from EA Sports. Now three years separated from the FIFA name, EA FC returns with new gameplay improvements and upgrades to various modes. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the FC 26 […]

Two of the best teams in the Big 12 squared off on Saturday in Salt Lake City, but one of them came out looking battered while the other looks like the clear favorite in the conference. Texas Tech dominated on both sides of the ball in a very impressive 34-10 road win, never missing a […]

The New York Jets take on the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football in Week 4. Both teams are looking for their first victories of the season in primetime after dreadful 0-3 starts. Aaron Glenn’s club has been painfully close to winning twice, but cannot get the defensive stop late in the fourth quarter. Our […]

The United States women’s national soccer team hasn’t been around for all that long, but their impact on not only their respective sport but women’s sports as a whole cannot be understated. The USWNT has become so popular largely because they’ve been so successful. The team is entering a new era, though, so check out the […]

The weekend proved to be disastrous for the New York Mets. They dropped two of three contests to the Washington Nationals in sloppy fashion and fell behind the red-hot Cincinnati Reds for the final National League Wild Card spot. If the Mets have designs on making an October run, they will need their entire roster […]

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs last year, partly due to a bevy of injuries. Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock, Noah Dobson, and Anthony Duclair all missed significant time. But there was no injury more impactful than Mathew Barzal, who played only 30 games before going down for the season. For 2025-26, the Islanders X-Factor […]

The Silent Hill f Release Date arrives this year, with a new trailer showing off gameplay and more. Silent Hill f is the next mainline entry in the series, but will actually take place in Japan instead of Maine. But despite its differences, Silent Hill f seems to offer a gameplay experience and atmosphere that […]

Air Jordan and Nike are reaping the benefits of continued success from their retro collection sneakers, adding to their upcoming release calendar for 2026. We’ve seen a number of new sneakers emerge as well as some fan-favorites returning for the first time since their original release. To coincide with another Air Jordan 6 release, Nike […]

Kevin Durant is slowly preparing to enter his 18th season in the NBA, this time embarking on a new challenge with the Houston Rockets. It’s been 30 years since the Rockets won their last championship and with their young core rising to the occasion last season, they feel as though they’re just one superstar away […]

Just a season after winning the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics are already in a transition period. With Jayson Tatum out for an extended period after suffering an Achilles injury in the last playoffs, team officials decided to focus on the future instead of rolling the dice in the upcoming campaign. The Celtics also reduced […]

There is only a week left of MLB’s regular season, yet 11 National League teams are still in the hunt for a postseason berth. There is even currently a tie for the final Wild Card spot. So with postseason baseball starting on Sept. 30, how does the NL playoff picture stack up? National League divisional […]

The New York Giants are looking vulnerable just three weeks into the 2025 NFL season. New York could not beat a winless Kansas City team on Sunday Night Football, losing 22-9 in front of their home crowd. Everyone around the Giants understands the stakes of this season. If the Giants do not turns things around, […]

With their recent success in launching retro models over the last few years, Nike and Air Jordan will continue this trend in bringing back fan-favorite silhouettes and colorways from the last 20 years. The Air Jordan 5 has returned in more ways than one, receiving a whole new slate of collaborations, including the return of […]

There is just a week of MLB regular-season action left, and drama is really heating up about which baseball teams will make the postseason, especially in the American League. Currently, there is a tie for the final Wild Card spot. Additionally, teams that looked like shoo-ins to win their respective divisions are no longer safe. […]

Boston Celtics’ franchise star and NBA Champion Jayson Tatum will achieve another milestone in his illustrious career off the court as he adds a chapter to his legacy with Jordan Brand and the Jumpman. While Tatum continues to rehabilitate from an achilles injury, likely missing the upcoming season, his signature sneakers will continue to remain […]

Saturday’s contest between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals was a disaster for the team that resides in Queens. But the game could have been even more devastating if not for the performance that starting pitcher Nolan McLean turned in. After surrendering two runs over his first two innings of work, McLean settled down […]

The Air Jordan 4 is currently seen as the most popular Nike Air Jordan Retro silhouette in today’s sneaker landscape. Collaborations from both Nike SB and names like Nigel Sylvester have helped to keep the Jordan 4 in mainstream relevance, along with star athletes like Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts’ rocking them during a game. Next […]

Everyone in the college football world has had their eyes on Oklahoma football and quarterback John Mateer early in the season, and the Washington State transfer has not disappointed. The Sooners have had a pair of marquee games against Michigan and Auburn and have come through them unscathed, in large part thanks to Mateer’s heroics. […]

The 2025 Fantasy Baseball season ends this week with the championship round. If you are losing after the first week of your two-week matchup, there are plenty of players available who can change the outcome of the season. After a full season of scouring the waiver wire for the best options, the final week is […]

Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas finished third in 2025 WNBA MVP voting, racking up 391 points. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson won her record fourth MVP award with 657 points, while Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier earned 534 points to finish a close second. Wilson and Collier certainly made compelling cases for their spots […]

n a game that felt like a homecoming, Fort Valley State had every opportunity to pull off a monumental upset against a Delta State Statesmen with a tradition of winning out of the Gulf South Conference. The energy in the stadium was electric for this afternoon’s home opener, with a passionate crowd and an engaged […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the Washington Wizards will be chuck-full of young prospects as they continue to navigate a rebuild. The Wizards are not going to be contending for anything anytime soon, but they have managed to assemble an intriguing group of prospects. Playing time is going to be crucial […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the New Orleans Pelicans are a team looking to turn things around and compete in the Western Conference. Going back to last season’s trade deadline, the Pelicans made a couple of trades to shake up their core in trading Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors and […]

Entering a prime-time matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, the Detroit Lions’ 2025 season has been a tale of two games thus far. After coming out flat against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, Detroit looked like its old self in a blowout win over the Chicago Bears in Week 3. If they wish to […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are turning the page from the Mitch Marner era this upcoming season. Marner signed with the Vegas Golden Knights this summer. His departure essentially ends the Core Four era of Maple Leafs hockey. Players like Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Matthew Knies make up a very good core. But things are […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the Toronto Raptors are hoping to be among the teams vying for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have not made the playoffs since the 2021-22 season, but with a few teams in the East taking a step back, they could be the […]