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As the NFL Scouting Combine continues this weekend in Indianapolis, this time is also one of the busiest periods of the NFL calendar. All 32 teams are gearing up for the start of the new league year, which is fast approaching. Once that starts, then free agency will begin. The NFL Draft is at the […]

Saturday brought an offensive explosion for the New York Islanders. In their matchup against the visiting Nashville Predators, the Islanders scored seven goals en route to their 7-4 victory. The last goal, however, was the most unique. For just the second time in Islanders’ history, a goalkeeper scored a goal. All-Star Ilya Sorokin did the […]

2025 feels like a season of increased expectations for the Boston Red Sox. After making a number of moves to improve the team, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has also done a good job rebuilding the Red Sox farm system. A number of prospects rose throughout their ranks, most notably outfielder Roman Anthony. When asked […]

Coming off an excellent yet ultimately unfulfilled 2024 season, the New York Yankees are looking to finish their story in 2025. The goal? To win the franchise’s 28th World Series title. Unfortunately, the Yankees’ quest just got a bit tougher. According to Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch on X (formerly Twitter), veteran designated hitter Giancarlo […]

With the NHL trade deadline less than a week away, rumors continue to fly about the hockey universe. Today, another piece of information became public knowledge: the Nashville Predators had decided to sit winger Gustav Nyquist to protect his health. Whispers of a trade have grown louder, and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discussed the decision […]

As the NHL Trade Deadline draws closer, the New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche decided to pull the trigger on a multi-player deal Saturday. Per multiple reports, the Rangers will receive center Juuso Pärssinen, defensemen Calvin de Haan and a second-round pick. On the other side, Colorado adds winger Jimmy Vesey and defensemen Ryan Lindgren. […]

The free agency of All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman continues. The former Houston Astro is still searching for a new home, as rumors swirl as to where he could wind up. During an appearance on MLB Network Monday, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand rattled off a few potential destinations. These teams included the Boston Red Sox, Toronto […]

It will be three years until the Athletics’ stadium in Las Vegas will be ready for them to move in. Until then, they will play their home games not in Oakland, but in Sacramento. They will share their home stadium with the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. As they […]

Heading into spring training, it’s clear that there are still plenty of areas of improvement for the Los Angeles Angels. Manager Ron Washington is entering year two at the helm. The team hopes that superstar Mike Trout, once considered to be the best player in baseball, can return to full health. If that happens, then […]

The Philadelphia Eagles completed their second Super Bowl victory on Sunday evening. Their 40-22 triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX was a masterclass. Both the offense and defense clicked, frustrating the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs. In their bid to become the first team ever to three-peat in the NFL, […]

With their pitchers and catchers already in camp, the 2025 spring training period has begun for the Chicago Cubs. Speculation has already begun whether Japanese ace Shota Imanaga will pitch during the Tokyo Series next month. Spoiler alert, he will, according to Cubs manager Craig Counsell. Entering their skipper’s second season at the helm, Chicago […]

So far, so good for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. The designated home team and NFC champions have intercepted Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes twice en route to a 24-0 lead as the first half ended. The Eagles’ first pick was made by rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean. The former Iowa Hawkeye made […]

The 2025 season is already here for the Chicago Cubs. The team’s pitchers and catchers have reported for spring training, as the team prepares for its’ slate of exhibition games before travelling to Japan at the end of the March. There, they will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. As Cubs manager […]

With the 4 Nations Face-Off fast approaching, the competing countries are in the process of locking in their rosters. Finland is one of the four participants in this year’s tournament, along with Canada, Sweden and the United States. The Fins are a long shot to win the tourney, as the other three countries are deeper […]

On Sunday, Liverpool’s dream season turned into a nightmare. For one day, the current Premier League leaders looked mortal. That led to an upset victory by Plymouth Argyle F.C during Sunday’s FA Cup matchup. The visitors from Anfield fell 1-0 following a 53rd minute penalty from Ryan Hardie of the home side. Liverpool manager Arne […]

As Super Bowl LIX is set to kick off from New Orleans tonight, one legendary head coach made headlines on Saturday. While in the city for the big game, former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was out with girlfriend Jordon Hudson. While the couple visited with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and others, Hudson […]

Change is rampant in Las Vegas, as the Raiders have once again undergone a regime change. New general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll will attempt to turn the storied franchise around. Under the guidance of owner Mark Davis and new minority owner Tom Brady, there will be a lot of new faces […]

2025 will be a pivotal year for the Miami Dolphins. They are entering the fourth year of head coach Mike McDaniel’s tenure and just missed the playoffs in 2024. In order to get back there, they will need to upgrade the roster in certain spots. One spot could be left tackle. Veteran Terron Armstead, who […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls. They are trying to win their third straight Lombardi Trophy. If they do accomplish that feat, then they will be the first team to ever win three Super Bowls in a row. Head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are almost certainly Hall […]

A surprise late-night trade has created ripples across the NBA landscape. News has broken that the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets have made a deal involving draft picks. The Hornets will receive a 2029 second-round selection, while sending a 2030 conditional second rounder to Oklahoma City, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel on X, formerly […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a position to do something that very few teams before them have had the chance to do. The mission: win their third straight Super Bowl title. Can they do it? Well, according to quarterback Patrick Mahomes, their focus comes from their head coach: Andy Reid. Speaking to NFL reporters […]

The stage is set. Super Bowl LIX is six days away, and the Philadelphia Eagles are officially in New Orleans. For the second time in three years, they will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the biggest game of the season. There is an air about this Eagles team that feels different. Based on their […]

At this point of the season, it is clear that the New York Islanders will likely not win the Metropolitan division. They are 20 points behind the Washington Capitals, and their 6-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday was a tough pill to swallow. On the surface, it would look like Islanders rookie goalkeeper […]

2024 was a season of success for the Cleveland Guardians. The transition from Terry Francona to Stephen Vogt at manager went even smoother than expected, as the team raced past the Minnesota Twins to win the AL Central. They made it all the way to the AL Championship Series before losing to the New York […]

In current possession of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay Lightning are very much in the hunt for a postseason return. The team’s hot and cold nature bit them once again Saturday, as they lost 3-2 at home to the New York Islanders. Goals by star wingers Nikita Kucherov and […]

With spring training quickly approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays’ focus on the 2025 season has come into full view. The team’s latest move, in which they signed infielder Ha-Seong Kim for a two-year contract, should improve the lineup. It’s also the biggest acquisition that the Rays’ brass, led by GM Erik Neander, has made this […]

Entering 2024, Chris Godwin had notched three straight 1,000 seasons. With fellow star receiver Mike Evans and quarterback Baker Mayfield back in the fold, and a new offensive coordinator in Liam Coen, Godwin and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offense looked to take the next step. Well, they certainly did that. The Bucs’ offense had a […]

Winning their eighth World Series title, especially after beating the New York Yankees for it, must have been very sweet for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now the focus turns to capturing title number nine. They’ve already spent a lot of money this winter, most notably adding closer Tanner Scott and starting pitcher Blake Snell while […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020. Manager Craig Counsell had an up and down first campaign on the North Side, and the team could still use a little more help in order to contend for one of those coveted playoff spots in 2025. Luckily, […]

MLB’s offseason is still in full swing, but the hot stove has turned to a simmer for the moment. Earlier today, the Los Angeles Dodgers added to their haul this winter by signing reliever Tanner Scott to a four-year contract. A couple of days ago, the Dodgers also inked coveted Japanese prospect Roki Sasaki. While […]

After capping off their 2024 season with a win in the Gator Bowl, Ole Miss football has now turned its focus to 2025. Head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff have excelled at recruiting in the transfer portal. That trend has continued on Sunday, as the team lured what could be the best player left […]

2024 was another good season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Good in the sense that they won their division, the NFC South, once again. Good in the sense that they made it to the playoffs and hosted the Washington Commanders in the Wild Card round. However, the good ended there. Despite beating the Commanders at […]

Once again, the Los Angeles Dodgers struck quickly and decisively. Even after multiple signings this offseason, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes have been aggressive. That aggressive tone continued Sunday with the signing of reliver Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million pact. After his signing, ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke […]

Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning are chasing down another postseason spot. Currently, the team holds the third Atlantic Division spot. With a 5-1 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings, the Bolts now have 53 points on the season. During the team’s victory Saturday night, superstar winger Nikita Kucherov joined teammate Victor Hedman in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons. As the team moves into 2025, they are looking to cut payroll and focus more on younger talent. The Cardinals have a lot of young talent, particularly on the field. Most of their starters are homegrown, including utility man Brendan Donovan, outfielder Jordan Walker and […]

His rookie year left a lot to be desired, but Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to deliver on his promise in 2025 and beyond. As GM Ryan Poles and team president Kevin Warren lock in who will be Williams’ next head coach, the 2024 No.1 overall pick took in the Wisconsin/USC college basketball game. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South and returned to the playoffs once again in 2024. Although their Wild Card loss to the Washington Commanders was not the result that the Bucs were looking for, they have now turned their focus to 2025. This year’s version of the NFL Draft is approaching, as the […]

After winning the 2023 World Series, the Texas Rangers wanted to repeat the feat in 2024. Unfortunately, that was not meant to be. Dealing with injuries and a host of other factors, manager Bruce Bochy and his team didn’t even make it back to the postseason. One of the many reasons why: veteran ace Jacob […]

The New York Islanders are still holding out for another postseason berth. However, based on how this season has gone, it might be a long shot. Still, Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello is holding on to his cards. One prominent NHL insider, The Fourth Period’s Dennis Bernstein, suggested that the team deals veteran winger Kyle […]