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Los Angeles Lakers Are Masquerading as NBA Title Contenders
The Lakers may have Luka now, but with no bigs and two stars clashing, they're more likely to exit early than win it all....
NL West Is the Best Division in Baseball and It’s Not Close
The NL West is dominating early in the MLB season with the Padres, Dodgers, and Giants leading the way. Is it baseball’s best division?...
What We Learned During MLB’s First Week: Six Early Takeaways Across the League
From the Yankees' chaos to the Braves' struggles, here are six early takeaways from MLB's first week — one for each division....
San Diego Padres Start Hot, Refuse to Fold Amid Roster Turnover
The Padres are off to a 7-0 start, defying expectations once again despite major offseason losses. Don't count them out just yet....
Los Angeles Dodgers Eye Historic 117 Wins, But Repeat Title Is the Real Goal
The Dodgers are chasing history in 2025, eyeing 117 wins while staying focused on back-to-back championships. Can they pull off both?...
NBA Superteams in 2025: A Cautionary Tale
The Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers are a cautionary tale on why NBA superteams might not be a great idea....
Maybe Bronny James Isn’t as Bad as You All Thought
Bronny James had a career-high 17 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, proving that he isn't a scrub, he just needs time to develop as a second-round pick....
NFL Free Agency Begins: Ranking Biggest Splashes From Legal Tampering
NFL Free Agency opens on Wednesday afternoon, so Deadspin ranked the biggest surprises and fireworks from the first two days of legal tampering....
MLB's Tokyo Games Are a Global Flex, Shohei Ohtani Makes It a Power Move
The MLB is invading Tokyo to start their regular season with the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs in Japan. Shohei Ohtani's superstardom makes it a major flex....
We're Running Out of Time to Appreciate LeBron James
LeBron James could be out for extended time due to a groin injury, and we're running out of time to appreciate his longevity and greatness....
Top 5 MLB Prospects Poised for Breakout Rookie Seasons in 2025
Meet the top 5 MLB prospects ready to break out in 2025, from Roki Sasaki’s dominance to Jasson Domínguez’s star potential....
Matthew Stafford Stays with Rams, But Only After a Little Free-Agent Searching
Matthew Stafford explored free agency but restructured his deal to stay with the Los Angeles Rams for another title run in 2025....
DK Metcalf Landing Spots: Top Trade Destinations for Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver
The Seattle Seahawks gave DK Metcalf permission to seek a trade and these three teams could get active and trade for the superstar wide receiver....
The NBA’s Title Race: Contenders, Pretenders, and the Chaos to Come
These are the NBA's 2025 championship contenders and pretenders, as with the calendar flipped to March, chaos in the NBA's Playoff race is certainly on the way....
Mike Trout Is Making Adjustments in His Latest Comeback Bid With Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are permanently moving Mike Trout to right field, which is one of the many adjustments he's making in his latest comeback attempt....
Luka Doncic Drops Triple-Double on Dallas Mavericks, Fans Still Processing Trauma
Luka Doncic reminded the Dallas Mavericks just how good he is, dropping a triple double in his first game against his former team, leaving Mavs fans processing trauma from the trade....
Let’s Overreact to Luka Doncic’s First Three Games With the Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Doncic's first three games with the Los Angeles Lakers have not been great, and it might be time to take off the rose-colored glasses surrounding this trade....
These Five MLB Bottom Feeders Are Already Pretty Much Eliminated From 2025 Playoffs
Baseball is great because anything can happen, but we have a pretty damn good feeling that these five bottom-feeding teams won't be making the 2025 MLB Playoffs....
Three Big Storylines as 2025 NBA Season Inches Closer to Playoff Time
The NBA is back in action and with the 2025 NBA Playoffs inching closer, these are the top three big storylines to monitor as the regular season resumes action....
Three Storylines Entering 2025 MLB Spring Training: Dodgers, Mets, & More
Spring Training is finally almost here, and we'll be monitoring Juan Soto's first year with the New York Mets, the Dodgers new pitching talent, and much more....