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The Minnesota Wild open training camp with Kirill Kaprizov entering the final year of his contract. While they have tried by offering him an eight-year deal worth $16 million per year, a record $128 million, he turned it down. Now, training camp is opening with their best player in a contract year. But Kaprizov should […]

The Miami Dolphins dropped their third straight game with a 31-21 home loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. They hung close in stretches, but big mistakes and defensive breakdowns cost them. Here’s a breakdown of where it all went wrong. Things just don’t seem to be going right for the Tua Tagovailoa-led Dolphins. Red-zone […]

One of the marque matchups in Week 3 of the NFL season pits the Philadelphia Eagles against the Los Angeles Rams in a rematch from the Divisional Round of the playoffs last season. The Eagles got the better of the Rams on a snowy day in Philadelphia in January on their way to a Super […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant owns Nike’s most successful signature basketball line, withstanding the test of time and remaining as the NBA’s most popular sneaker worn by players year after year. Off the court, however, Kobe Bryant never hid his affinity for the classic Nike Air Force 1 and Nike repaid him with their […]

The Air Jordan 3 has been a center of focus for Nike and Jordan Brand as the sneaker giants continue to pay homage to the classic silhouette from 1988. In the eyes of many fans, the Jordan 3 reigns supreme as the best design in all of the numbered Jordan line, from the classic colorways […]

The Air Jordan 11 remains as the most hyped sneaker of all-time when looking at Michael Jordan’s numbered signature line. From limited releases to classic colorways that stand the test of time, the Air Jordan 11 is a hard shoe to miss with in terms of a popular colorway. Nike and Jordan Brand will return […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic are gearing up for arguably their biggest season yet as they try to maximize the playing prime of LeBron James. Garnering a ton of offseason hype surrounding his improved physical shape, all signs are pointing towards a new and improved version of Doncic, which could be scary for […]

The Detroit Tigers have a 4.5-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. With 11 games to go, Detroit is most likely going to win its division for the first time since 2014. But even with Tarik Skubal leading the rotation, there are pitching concerns for the Tigers going into the postseason. What […]

As Desmond Bane prepares for his sixth NBA season and first with the Orlando Magic, the 27-year-old guard is embracing a new challenge while setting high expectations. After arriving in a blockbuster Father’s Day trade from the Memphis Grizzlies, Bane has expressed confidence in Orlando’s potential heading into the 2025-26 campaign. In an interview with […]

The Chicago Cubs recently notched their first MLB Playoff berth since 2020, advancing as the top Wild Card seed in the National League. For much of the season, the Cubs battled alongside the Milwaukee Brewers for the NL Central Division, but an extremely hot streak from the Brewers during the second half widened the gap. […]

The Seattle Mariners were eliminated from postseason contention last season, but they’re well on their way to making their first playoff appearance since 2022. With Cal Raleigh leading the way behind his league-best 56 home runs, the Mariners could become a sneaky team for anyone to face in a seven-game series. However, they still need […]

The Billy Napier era for Florida football continues to disappoint. Not only is he failing to win games, but his program is out of control. Now, Napier’s job security is in question, as he continues to fail at Florida. Napier was brought in to bring Florida back to prominence, and he has done anything but […]

The Baltimore Ravens host the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football to end Week 3. After a dominant, bounce-back win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 2, Baltimore is looking for their first big victory of the season. Will Lamar Jackson continue his dominant start? Can Derrick Henry regain his form after a sluggish Week […]

HBCUs are often purveyors of culture, and this is especially true in the social media era. For decades, musical artists have performed on HBCU campuses and found their selections embraced by students and alumni. If you hear a song being embraced by the Black community, you can be sure to hear that same song played […]

Unlike the American League, where no team has clinched playoff spot yet, the National League playoff picture is already somewhat clear. In fact, three teams have already clinched postseason berths. So, with less than two weeks left in the regular season, how do the standings line up in the NL? National League divisional leaders Milwaukee […]

The Golden State Valkyries are hopeful to continue their historic season on Wednesday night when they host Game 2 of their first round series. Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, who has been attending games all summer, and supporting the new team, had a few words before Game 2 of their first round series. The top-seeded Minnesota […]

Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, and the Los Angeles Clippers continue to be under investigation by the NBA following the reports and allegations from investigative journalist Pablo Torre. That hasn’t stopped Mark Cuban from weighing in on the situation and defending his fellow NBA governor. Since the reports came out in early September, alleging that Kawhi […]

There are less than two weeks left in MLB’s regular season. Teams are vying for the final available slots in the postseason, and there has even been some movement near the top of the standings as of recent. Nobody has technically clinched a postseason birth in the American League yet. So, who is in the […]

Edward Waters is arguably the hottest team in HBCU football. After beating CIAA Champion Virginia Union, the Tigers look to emerge victorious over Bethune-Cookman en route to continuing what is shaping up to be a historic season. The story of Edward Waters’ recent rise is a testament to the program’s resilience. Just for a refresher, […]

Nike is gearing up for the rest of 2025, rounding out their release calendar and adding a slate of new drops throughout 2026. The Nike Air Foamposite is one pair in particular that has seen a comeback in popularity with the brand capitalizing on its versatility and endless possibility for colorway variations. Next up, the […]

One of the biggest surprises of the college football season so far is the fall of Notre Dame football. The Irish are off to an 0-2 start after a pair of narrow losses to open the season, and now their College Football Playoff hopes are slim just one season after making a run all the […]

For a few years now, defense has been the big problem with LSU football. Jayden Daniels led an explosive offense during his time with the Tigers, but the defense let him down during his Heisman Trophy campaign. Garrett Nussmeier experienced a similar problem in 2024 despite leading one of the top offenses in the nation. […]

The New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in very different places. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs are defending their fifth straight division title. Meanwhile, Aaron Glenn takes over as the head coach in New York, looking to break a 14-year postseason drought. The two squads meet up in Florida for a Week 3 […]

The Fantasy Football season is off to a roaring start, with some excellent performances and complete duds from passers so far. Week 2 featured a lot of touchdowns and a lot of quarterback injuries to monitor for Week 3 fantasy managers. Which quarterbacks should you start and sit in fantasy, especially with Joe Burrow and […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant is one of the NBA’s most electric players, but he’s also got a serious eye for style when it comes to his footwear. As the new season approaches, Morant’s third signature Nike Ja 3 is preparing to be rolled out in full force. However, he continues to work with […]

While the Chicago Sky have fallen out of contention for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, they still have a bright future ahead thanks to their growing core of young talent. Angel Reese has not only taken her team to new heights, but has also greatly risen the profile of the league with her charismatic personality on […]

The Edmonton Oilers have gone to two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, but have not won the title. They have lost to the Florida Panthers in both years, and tensions are heating up in Alberta. Oilers captain Connor McDavid is entering the final year of his contract, which could lead to a media superstorm all year […]

Since its inception, Adidas has always been the main driver in futbol (soccer) and the gear that outfits some of the greatest athletes in the world. While Adidas’ roots don’t go as far back as the game itself, it’s safe to say that the brand has helped propel the world’s most popular sport even more. […]

When NBA legend Kobe Bryant first burst onto the scene for the Los Angeles Lakers, he was signed to Adidas at the time and serving as one of their biggest signature athletes. The partnership created iconic sneaker silhouettes like the Adidas Kobe 1 and the Adidas Crazy 8. However, none of Bryant’s signature shoes have […]

One of Nike’s most sought-after and elusive sneaker collaborations is back once again in 2025 as designer Tom Sachs prepares to release his third signature silhouette with Nike. Sharing the common sentiment of always improving and innovating, Sachs’ third Mars Yard 3.0 release is expected to be the most advanced shoe Nike has put out […]

While the Indiana Pacers will be without their franchise star Tyrese Haliburton for the 2025-26 NBA campaign, they’re keeping vibes high in Indianapolis as they continue to grow their newfound success. They’ll be focused on reaching the NBA Finals once again, but it continues to be an eventful offseason for Haliburton as he preps for […]

There was a time when Bryce Harper was arguably over-hyped. Once on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a teenager, Harper would later be selected first overall in the 2010 MLB Draft. Although he started his big league career strong (Harper earned an All-Star selection and won the National League Rookie of the Year in […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud burst onto the scene in 2023 with one of the best rookie seasons ever. Stroud became just the third player ever to lead the league in both passing yards per game and touchdown-to-interception ratio that year, joining all-time NFL greats Tom Brady and Joe Montana on that list. Furthermore, he […]

The Minnesota Lynx storm into the 2025 WNBA Playoffs with championship ambitions. They also carry the scars of last season’s disappointment. After falling in the 2024 Finals to the New York Liberty in a tense winner-take-all Game 5, the Lynx have been on a mission. Their 34-10 record placed them atop the league standings. Now […]

The United States Men’s National Team might not have the historical high-level success as their Women’s National Team counterparts, but they’ve still been a relevant factor in men’s soccer for over a century. Team USA has 11 FIFA World Cup appearances, including a third-place showing in 1930, the first year of the event. They even […]

It’s happening already, as Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is opening NFL eyes. And he even stole something from Patrick Mahomes. So, is this the year that Herbert finally breaks through to elite superstardom? After two weeks of the 2025 season, there’s reason to believe he could be moving in that direction. The Chargers […]

On paper, Monique Akoa Makani hasn’t had the same caliber of season as her 2025 WNBA Draft classmates. On the other hand, the Phoenix Mercury rookie has unequivocally been a major producer for the three-time WNBA champions. She has started all but one game, typically defended the opposing team’s best perimeter player, and also been […]

With the National League Central division crown out of reach and a comfortable lead for the top Wild Card spot, there isn’t much left for the Chicago Cubs to play for in the regular season’s final two weeks. Provided their performance doesn’t suffer significantly down the stretch, Chicago can mostly look to secure some individual […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has a toe injury that will keep him out for at least three months. It is yet another unfortunate injury setback for one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Without Burrow, the Bengals will likely struggle. They have a poor defensive unit and an underwhelming offensive line, the latter […]