Super Bowl 60 Preview and Prediction by Miles Laskowski and Nathan Crispell

The AFC and NFC Championships are over and two great teams will play for the Super Bowl 60 title. The Seahawks will take on the Patriots in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, February 8th. 

Here are our predictions. Starting off with the Patriots, QB Drake Maye will pass for 260 yards, with two passing touchdowns. Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will have 6 catches for 75 receiving yards and a touchdown reception. Running back Treveyon Henderson will rush for 105 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The Patriot’s defense will have one fumble recovery.

Next, the Seahawks. QB Sam Darnold will have a huge game and prove all of his doubters wrong by throwing for 325 yards, as well as two passing touchdowns. Running back Keneth Walker will get 15 touches and explode for 90 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba exploded this season leading the league in receiving yards; he will have a big night with six catches for 175 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks defense will dominate, rookie Nick Emmanwori will have a pick. 

The Seahawks will have a huge game in their division rival’s stadium (The 49ers). The Patriots will play great, but the Seahawks will end up hoisting the Lombardi trophy.  Sam Darnold will win the Super Bowl MVP. Seahawks win 34-24. 

What’s Wrong With Major League Baseball? by Julian Nowlin

Baseball is America’s national pastime. It’s been passed down for generations. But the face of baseball, MLB, has been facing some problems that could lead to the eventual end of the league if not dealt with. So what is going on?

The first problem with MLB is that it’s starting to lose market share to other sports. Football has always been a threat to baseball, and now it is threatening to completely overshadow it. According to ESPN, Game 3 of the Wild Card Series between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox had 7.439 million viewers. The CFP game between Tulane and Ole Miss had 6.2 million viewers. Think about that. The most famous rivalry in professional sports only had 1.2 million more viewers than a game between Ole Miss, a team that has only made the playoff once, and Tulane, a team in arguably the most forgettable college football conference!

The bigger problem, however, is the money of big teams. These teams can buy any player they want as soon as their contract expires. For example, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker from teams that couldn't afford to keep them. The New York Yankees have signed players like Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Cody Bellinger away from poorer teams. This makes it very hard for other teams to win. Take a look at the last two World Series: Both were won by the Dodgers, with their opponents being the Toronto Blue Jays and the Yankees. It is good for teams to succeed, but when they overpower everyone else, it removes any real suspense in the league. 

There may be a solution to this problem, though. A salary cap would limit team power, and it would force teams to pick and choose the good players on their team. The Dodgers would have to choose only a few out of their good players, leaving the rest for other teams. This would give everyone a chance to get good players and win. A salary cap would be very beneficial for the league, and it would make both the seasons and the postseason more enjoyable to watch.

If Major League Baseball handles these things right, baseball could be competitive. But it would require something like a strike for this to happen, as MLB targets the viewership problem by promoting rich teams, further worsening the competition problem. Although it wouldn’t be a fun summer, a strike would be beneficial for baseball and make the game more fun to follow, and would give every team its chance at the World Series trophy.

NFL Playoffs Divisional Round by Miles Laskowski, Nathan Crispell, Cole Potoczny, and Cam Byron

The wild card is over, and some great games are coming up this weekend. These teams will be fighting for their lives this weekend as well as their seasons.

49ers vs Seahawks  

The Seahawks' defense has been one of the best in the league all year and has dominated every team in its way this year. JSN has been incredible all year and will likely be the offensive player of the year. As well as beating the 49ers in a statement win in week 18. The Seahawks win 27-24 in a close game.

Rams vs Bears

The Rams barely snuck out of Carolina with a 34-31 win in dramatic fashion. But the Bears came back and beat the Packers. The Bears have been on a hot streak with some big comeback wins this year. Bears win 21-20.  

Bills vs Broncos 

The Bills had a huge win last week in Jacksonville. But beating the Broncos in Mile High Stadium will be tough. The Broncos have played great all year and have their first playoff game this weekend. The Bills win 17-10.

Patriots vs Texans

The Patriots have been rolling with Drake “Drake Maye” Maye, carrying his team to a Divisional Championship. The Texans rolled the Steelers with their lockdown defence, but Drake Maye is just too good right now. Pats win 16-7.

Matt Campbell, What To Expect by Aiden Arvin

A New Era for Penn State Football…

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The Year in Review

After starting with three wins over easy opponents, Penn State fell to Oregon in overtime 30-24. After the first loss of the season there was unrest but no one expected a loss to 0-4 UCLA and another to Northwestern. After three losses, Penn State fired James Franklin, appointing Terry Smith as the interim (temporary) head coach. Penn State then lost three more games vs Iowa, Ohio State, and Indiana. Then things started looking up with a 28-10 win over Michigan State and then a 37-10 win over Nebraska. Penn State got another win on their final matchday of the season over Rutgers. At this point, Penn State still hadn’t hired a head coach, but that was about to change.

Introducing Matt Campbell

On Monday, December 8, 2025, Penn State made the announcement that former Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell was the 17th Penn State head football coach. This move was a bit of a surprise, after 10 years as Iowa State’s head coach and three time Big 12 coach of the year (2017, 2018, 2020). Before being Iowa State’s head coach, he was the head coach for Toledo for 5 seasons between 2011 and 2015,  making 4 bowl games. In total, his head coaching postseason record is 6-5.

Family Life and History

Matt Campbell did play college football. He played from 1999 to 2002 for Mt. Union in Ohio, where he eventually was the offensive coordinator from 2005 to 2006 for one season. He is married to his wife, Erica. They have two daughters: Katie and Izzy, and two sons: Rocco, and Rudy. His hometown is Massillon, Ohio. On Monday, December 8th, 2025, Campbell said, “I am Incredibly honored to join Penn State University.”

New Signings

Matt Campbell started out his period at Penn State by signing new players from the transfer portal. One of the most notable of these signings is Rocco Becht. The new quarterback going into his senior year, coming from Iowa State said to ESPN, "Penn State is getting a winner, someone who is competitive and wants to win every game. Whatever my stats may be, all I want to do is win. Whatever I have to do for the team." There are also some other exciting signings, including tight ends, Benjamin Brahmer, Gabe Burkle, and other former Iowa State players. 

In Conclusion

With a new, award-winning coach and exciting signings, Penn State is ready for a good season. Although we’ll have to wait till next season to find out how they’ll do, Penn State is gearing up for a year to remember in 2026.

NFL Playoff PreviewBy Miles Laskowski, Nathan Crispell and Cole Potoczny

The NFL playoffs are finally here, and there are so many awesome matchups that everyone is looking forward to, and we are going to predict each one of them.

Chargers vs Patriots 

The New England Patriots have the likely MVP and a dominant running game. The Los Angeles Chargers have been good and sometimes even great all year, but have not been the same as of late. Charger QB Justin Herbert has been dealing with injuries all year and hasn’t been the best. So I think that the Patriots will win this game by a lot: 42-21 final score.

Bills vs Jaguars 

The Buffalo Bills are one of the best playoff teams in recent history. But the Jacksonville Jaguars have one of the most underrated teams in the league, and no teams have respect for them. I think the Jaguars will make a statement and win 24-17. 

Texans vs Steelers

The Houston Texans' defense has been elite, but their offense has not been as good as their defense. They have still won a lot of games. The reason the Pittsburgh Steelers are in is because of a wild win against the Baltimore Ravens in the last regular season game. Texans win 28-17.

49ers vs Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have been playing well all year in most games. But the San Francisco 49ers have been playing even better this year. The 49ers have one of the most explosive offenses in the league. But the Eagles' defense may contain them. 28-24, 49ers win.

Rams vs Panthers

The Carolina Panthers squeaked by in a win over the Atlanta Falcons and will have a home game after being one of the worst teams in the league. The Los Angeles Rams have dominated all year but lost to the Panthers on the road and the Rams have a MVP finalist and one of the best wr in the league. Rams win 34-24. 

Bears vs Packers

The game in the regular season was crazy with the Chicago Bears coming back and winning in overtime. The Green Bay Packers  made a few mistakes that cost them the game, and they were missing a few people due to injuries. Bears win 28-24

CFP Prediction Round 1: Alabama vs. Oklahoma by Miles Laskowski

Alabama and Oklahoma faced off in the regular season and Oklahoma won in Tuscaloosa. They will face off in Norman, Oklahoma at the University of Oklahoma this Friday, December 20th  at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Both QB’s have played extremely well and were Heisman candidates at one point. Ty Simpson (Alambama’s QB) has played well all season other than the SEC championship. He has great support around him with great WR and RB. John Mateer also has good support around him but he is the solid base of this team.

Alabama has to bounce back after a very bad game in the SEC championship. Alabama wants revenge against this Oklahoma team. I think it will be a hard fought game with both teams wanting it so bad. 

Alabama will walk into Norman and Simpson will have a huge game and rip up the Oklahoma defense. I think the final score will be 27-21, Alabama over the Sooners. The Crimson Tide will have a game winning drive late in the game. 

Who is the Best Goalie in the NHL? by Cole Potoczny

Who is the Best Goalie in the NHL?

It’s early in the season right now, so we don’t have a ton to go off of, but I’m going to rank who the best goalie in the NHL right now. 

3. Connor Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck has been a force to be reckoned with, winning the Vezina Trophy for the last two years. This year he has been playing good, even though he was a bit of a letdown last season. Hellebuyck has just been announced to miss 4-6 weeks of the season, but despite this, I believe he will be able to perform similarly to his recent seasons. He is expected to play in the Four Nations tournament for Team USA as their one goalie. Overall, I believe Hellebuyck will help his team win and keep them in games they shouldn’t be in.

2. Igor Shesterkin

Igor Shesterkin has always been good. In his few years in the league, he has been one of the most dominant goalies in the NHL. His team has not been helping him out this season because he has the most shots against in the league. He is one of the younger starting goalies in the league and has a bright future ahead of him.

1. Andrei Vasilevskiy 

Andrei Vasilevskiy is a veteran who has been highly looked upon since he came into the league. He has won the Vezina trophy once and been a finalist three times. In 2023, he had back surgery and has seemed to bounce back fine. He has also made the All-Star team every year since 2018 (except 2021, when they had no game). Overall, I don’t think Vasilevskiy will be able to keep up his play for many more years; he has proven to be one of the best right now.

Philadelphia Eagles' Collapse By Nathan Crispell

The Philadelphia Eagles started off the season 4-0 taking down Dallas in Week 1. In Week 2 they beat the Chiefs. Week 3 saw them beating the Rams, and in Week 4, they beat the Bucs. They have progressively gotten worse since being undefeated at 4-0 to start the season, following it with a 4-5 record losing to the Broncos, Giants, Cowboys, Bears, and the Chargers.

The Eagles have dropped three straight games. This happened by letting up 281 yards on the ground to the Bears in Week 13. Then, Jalen Hurts had four picks and a fumble in an overtime loss to the Chargers, and before that the Eagles blew a 21-point lead to the Cowboys. How can they bounce back? 

Their overtime loss to the Chargers was awful. Jalen Hurts played the worst game of his professional career. Hurts on one play threw a pick, and then he fumbled it after recovering the Chargers defenders' fumble. He had three other picks in this game. He was awful and I think if it weren't for him they would have won this game. 

The Bears are one of the best teams in the league. And the Eagles have one of the best run defenses in the league. The Bears had a combined total of 281 rush yards. I think their defense should not be letting up, because they have some of the best defensive lineman and linebackers in the league. Their defense should be playing much better than they have been lately.

The Eagles were up 21-0 at the end of the first half against the Cowboys. In the second half the Cowboys didn’t allow a single point for the rest of the game and scored 24 of their own, winning the game. I think many NFL fans turned this game off because it was such a bad game and it wasn’t competitive. But the Cowboys had a lot of fight in them and won the game.

Can the Eagles bounce back this week against the Raiders? They very much need to because the Eagles have been playing terribly. I think they can because the Raiders aren’t very good at 2-11. The Eagles will be in big trouble if they cannot win this game. Without a win, their record will be 8-6.  

Top 5 NFL Wide Receivers Currently By Nathan Crispell

There are many good wide receivers in the NFL so far this year. This position has been a huge part of why some teams are putting up so many points and destroying defenses. Here are my top 5 wide receivers so far this year.

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is number one on this list because he has been a monster help for the 7-2 Seahawks this season. With 1,041 yards and 5 touchdowns, Smith-Njigba has been one of the biggest reasons Seattle is third in points per game with 30.6. Smith-Njigba is such a valuable player for a franchise to have because of his ability to get open for passes, and then after the catch, his ability to make defenders miss and get more yardage for his offense.

2. Ja’Marr Chase

Ja’Marr Chase is number two because he has 831 yards, and 5 touchdowns. He averages 10.9 yards per catch, with 76 total receptions on the season. He is looking to get the Bengals back on track so they can make a comeback and sneak into the postseason. The Bengals may not be a great team like the Seahawks, but when they do win, Chase is usually a big factor in the offense.

3. Puka Nacua

Puka Nacua is number three because although he has been injured for a couple games, he has been known as an absolute stud across the NFL. He has 850 yards with 4 touchdowns, even with absence in a few games. He also has a rising quarterback who looks like he is practically still in his prime, which makes it hard to say anything but the fact that Nacua will end up as a star in the league by the end of the 2025-2026 season.

4. George Pickens

George Pickens has been a surprising star this season, after coming off some mediocre years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pickens has been one of the players that has led Dallas’s offense to some wins and 29.6 points per game. With 908 yards and 7 touchdowns, Pickens has been a clear league leader, and it looks like he will continue with his success in Dallas.

5. Amon-Ra St Brown

Amon-Ra St Brown is the final player on this top 5 list because he has been an NFL superstar for many years past, and continues to make huge plays for Detroit. He has 735 yards and 8 touchdowns, helping the Lions average 29.2 points per game. If St. Brown can keep executing when the Lions need it, he will keep producing points, and yards, and these factors will help him stay on this top 5 list.

Mariners Re-sign Josh Naylor (A little late) By Miles Laskowski

The Mariners traded for Josh Naylor at the trade deadline in 2025. He prevailed over the Mariners to make the playoffs. 

He was a free agent coming into the 2025-2026 offseason. I think all Mariners fans (including myself) wanted Naylor back. Mariners fans have hated their GM in the past, but he is finally making some positive moves. And he struck again this offseason signing Naylor to a 5-year, $92 million deal. 

Naylor is always smiling and brings great clubhouse energy. I think if he has yet another productive year the Mariners will win the division.

The thing I remember most about Naylor was a great at bat against the Los Angeles Angels. I was watching this at bat. He was down 0-2 and fouled off around 8 balls and finished at bat with a single. This was in one of the biggest series of the season because they were battling the Astros for the division and this kept it tied.

He was one of the best 1st baseman in the league, and he can keep doing it because he is so consistent. 

And that is why I think the Mariners re-signing Naylor is a great move and I think they should keep making moves like this. 

Nikola Jokic Has Stand Out Night by Miles Laskowski

Nikola Jokic is one of the league's best players and in his short career he has won 3 MVP’s and led his team to a finals win. His co-star is Jamal Murray who is a solid player but really hasn’t done anything that impressive in his career.

Now last night Jokic had an all time game against the Clippers. In 34 minutes Jokic went 18/24 from the field which is very good. He also had 55 points which is 6 points under his career high. He also had 12 rebounds which is a ton in today's NBA. 

He also made 5 three pointers which is crazy, because he has one of the most ugly shots in the NBA. I don’t think it matters though because he is a 7-time all star and is feared across the league. 

Jokic also had 6 assists which isn’t his best based on the fact that he averages pretty much a triple double every year. But still pretty impressive based on the fact that he had 55 points. 

But how was he on the defensive side?  He finished with only 1 steal and 1 block which isn't too great because he is 6 '11. But he did have 2 turnovers but the steal and block make up for it.

In the end his plus minus was 28!!! That is insanely good; it means he produced 28 points for his team. 

If he had played the extra 14 minutes he could have a career high I think. Because he is one of the best centers in the world. And every time I watch him play he does something crazy. 

This year he is averaging 28 points per game, 13 rebounds per game and 11 assists per game. He is making a total case to be an MVP again.  I think if he keeps producing these kinds of games he will win the MVP unless someone has a more impressive season.

Preview: Eagles/Lions Football Night in America: Detroit Is Coming To Town. By Nathan Crispell.

Philadelphia Eagles fans are ready to rally around their team as the Detroit Lions are coming to town.
So far this season both Philadelphia and Detroit have looked strong as the Eagles have a record of 7-2, and the Lions are 6-3. Both teams are currently leading their divisions and are both equally wanting to win this big game badly. Fans are eager to see what will happen in the battle of two amazing northern teams.

The Eagles main strong suit has been their offense and defense working together to create combinations of drives that come together for a win. In other words, their offense has been able to consistently drive down the field and put points on the board, and their defense then comes back and gets big stops when needed. Their worst loss so far has been to the New York Giants, in a terrible 34-17 score. This game was not a good showing by the offense or defense and can make the Eagles score data skewed. However, one game cannot define what may or may not happen against Detroit this week.

Detroit has also looked very good this season, with their fireball offense leading the way, averaging 31.4 points per game sitting at second in the NFL when talking about offense. Having stars like Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon Ra St Brown, and Sam Laporta working together with Jared Goff would usually add up to a good offense. Not to mention how David Montgomery just adds to Jahmyr Gibbs’s chaos, because when Gibbs is taking a break, Montgomery is there waiting for the opposing defense. Speaking of defense, the Detroit defense has been strong as well, which is another reason why they are looking so good this season.

Eagles prediction: So for the Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts will throw for 245+ yards, and two touchdowns. Running back Saquon Barkley will have a breakout game and rush for 120+ yards with 2 touchdowns. Wide receiver A.J. Brown will have 115+ yards with a touchdown, and the other wide receiver star, DeVonta Smith, will have 80+ yards.

Lions prediction: Now for the Lions. Quarterback Jared Goff will throw for 200+ yards, and two touchdowns. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs will rush for 150+ yards and two touchdowns. Wide Receiver Amon-Ra St Brown will have 130+ yards, with one touchdown catch, and wide receiver Jameson Williams will have 80+ yards and a touchdown catch.

Finally, my score prediction is 37-31 Eagles.

Top 5 Most Surprising NFL Teams This Season by Nathan Crispell

This has been so far a somewhat weird NFL season. We have had teams that are usually really dominant turn into let downs, and teams that usually finish with terrible records transform into Super Bowl contenders. Here are the top 5 most surprising teams this season.

1. New England Patriots

Just last season, the New England Patriots finished 4th in the AFC East with a record of 4-13. However, this year has looked completely different. The Patriots have already secured 8 of 10 wins this season, and are in first place in their division ahead of the Bills. They are currently looking like they could possibly be in the argument for the best team in the NFL, and a huge part of their wins is quarterback Drake Maye, who has turned into a league star with a 71.7% completion percentage, 2,555 yards, 19 touchdowns and only 5 interceptions thrown. The Patriots will take on the 2-7 New York Jets in New England next week.

2. Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks finished with a record of 9-8 last season, and just missed the playoffs. This year, the Seahawks are 3rd for points scored per game with 30.6, and have a record of 7-2. Their star wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba is a huge part of their strong offense. Smith-Njigba leads the NFL in receiving yards with 1,041 on the season. The Seahawks will take on the 7-2 Los Angeles Rams next week in Los Angeles.

3. Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos finished 10-7 last season, which is not so bad, but this season are looking dominant with an 8-2 record already. Quarterback Bo Nix has been looking pretty good so far, with 2,126 yards, and 18 touchdowns. The Broncos, however, struggled in Week 10 and barely pulled out the win over the 2-7 Raiders, only beating them by a score of 10-7. The Broncos will take on a tough challenge at home next week against the Kansas City Chiefs.

4. Indianapolis Colts

Last year, Indianapolis finished 8-9, and missed the playoffs. This year, they were being talked about as the best team in the NFL before their bad loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 27-20. They are still considered one of the best teams after beating the Atlanta Falcons 31-25, and have a record of 8-2. Running back Jonathon Taylor has been the player with the most firepower in the top scoring offense this season, with 1,139 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Colts look to prepare well in their bye next week, before taking on a matchup at the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12.

5. Chicago Bears

In the 2024 season, the Bears finished 4th in the NFC North with a record of 5-12. This year they have been looking much better sitting at a solid 6-3 record and in 3rd in the tough NFC North. Quarterback Caleb Williams has been looking like a stud lately, with 2,136 yards, 13 touchdowns, and just 4 interceptions thrown. The Bears look to add to their wins with a matchup in Minnesota against the division rival Vikings next week.

Green Bay Packers: Legit or Fraud? by Nathan Crispell

The Green Bay Packers have been an interesting team to watch this season. They pulled off a surprising 27-13 win against the Detroit Lions in Week 1. They then went and added a two score win to the season, beating Washington in Week 2. At this point in the season most fans were thinking of the Packers as a scary good team, and a threat to all NFC teams. However, Week 3 changed everyone’s outlook: The team that looked like they could be the next franchise to add a Super Bowl fell to 2-1 with an almost unthinkable 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Cleveland Browns, a team that never really has good seasons, was the first team to take down the Green Bay Packers. This completely changed fan’s mindset on Green Bay.

Okay, so the Packers, coming off a terrible loss to the Cleveland Browns. There is no way they can lose another bad game, because they are playing the Cowboys. At least that is what most Green Bay fans hoped, but not what actually happened. This time, Jordan Love and his offense were able to play well by putting up 40 points on the scoreboard. Most 40 point games usually result in a win, but not this one. This time, the defense was the problem. The game went into overtime, and neither team could pull off the win, so the Packers made themselves look bad yet again, with a 40-40 tie against the the Dallas Cowboys.

Green Bay really needed to turn things around to earn their reputation of a Super Bowl contender back. Fortunately for them, whatever they did worked because they were able to go on a three game win streak beating Cincinnati, Arizona, and Pittsburgh. So now with a 5-1-1 record, things were looking much better up in Green Bay.

So 5-1-1 is pretty good, but that was until the next week and another bad loss. Just last week, the Packers showed us their bad side again with a 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have been looking better this season, but they are absolutely a team that the Packers have to beat if they want to be a Super Bowl contender.

A 5-2-1 with two bad losses on their resume, the Packers still have a chance at going far and being a top team in the NFL this season. However, the Packers are staring at a week 10 matchup against one of the NFL’s most feared teams, the previous Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles. This would be a huge win for Green Bay, but also, very tough to pull off. Yet. if the Packers perform like they did in Week 1, Philly needs to be ready. The NFL should not count the Packers out yet.

Preview: Steelers heading to LA this weekend on Sunday Night Football By Nathan Crispell

The Steelers have been looking good so far this season. With a record of 5-3, they have been a solid opponent every week. They just came off of a win at home against the top ranked Indianapolis Colts 27-20. This was a great win for Pittsburgh as the rest of their schedule is tough with Detroit, Buffalo, and Baltimore twice left on their schedule. 

The Chargers are going to be a tough matchup for Pittsburgh, but the possibility is absolutely there after the win against the Colts. The Pittsburgh defense needs to keep up the good work that they had on Sunday last week, forcing six turnovers and keeping Jonathon Taylor to 14 carries for 45 yards. Aaron Rodgers also needs to keep the good throws coming, but probably needs to target Pittsburgh’s star wide receiver DK Metcalf more often.

Here are my predictions for Los Angeles: Quarterback Justin Herbert will throw for 240+ yards, with three passing touchdowns. Running back Kimani Vidal will rush for 95+ yards, with a touchdown catch. Wide receiver Ladd McConkey will have 75+ yards, 9 catches, one being a touchdown. The LA defense will have 2 turnovers, and 4 sacks.

Here are my predictions for Pittsburgh: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will throw for 215+ yards, with two passing touchdowns. Running back Jaylen Warren will rush for 65+ yards, with a touchdown, and the other running back, Kenneth Gainwell, will rush for 45+ yards. Wide receiver DK Metcalf will have 85+ yards, with a touchdown catch. The Pittsburgh Defense will have one turnover, and 2 sacks.

Finally, my score prediction for this game is 33-24 Chargers.

Top Five MLB Free Agents by Miles Laskowski

I will preview the top 5 free agents for the 25-26 MLB offseason.

1. Kyle Tucker

Kyle Tucker had one of his most productive seasons of his career in his first season with the Cubs. He led the Cubs to a playoff berth but was out in the wild card with a hand injury. If not for that injury he could probably be in the MVP conversation. I think he could go to the Cubs, Dodgers or Giants because he was with the Cubs and both those teams needed an outfielder and were willing to spend the money.

2. Kyle Schwarber

Kyle Schwaber is a fan favorite this season and loves hitting in the Bank (Phillies Stadium). And the states show for it. He had 56 home runs and will likely come second in MVP voting, to Shohei Ohtani. I think that he will go back to the Phillies because he clearly loves it there and the fans love him. 

3. Alex Bregman 

Alex Bregman is an unbelievable hitter and he has been through his career. He hit 18 homers with and posted a .822 OPS in 2025. He helped the Red Sox make another playoff appearance but they got eliminated in the wild card of the playoffs. I think the Red Sox will pay him and he will play another season with the Sox.

4. Bo Bichette

Bo Bichette missed the first 2 rounds of the Blue Jays deep playoff run and the end of the season with a knee injury. But he came up clutch in Game 7 of the world series hitting a three run home run. But it wasn’t enough for the Blue Jays. I think the Blue Jays' big payroll will pay for Bichette.

5. Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso has been good for the Mets all his career and the fans love “Polar Bear”. He is a power hitter solely and doesn't hit for that great of average. The Mets owner spends some of the most money in the big leagues. So I think Pete will go to the Mets or the Red Sox. Both teams are in need of a first baseman.

Source: MLB.com 

What happened to the Ravens? By Nathan Crispell, Miles Laskowski, and Cole Potoczny

The Ravens were one of the best teams in the league, making the playoffs. And having a 12-5 record and winning the AFC North. They made it to the playoffs in the 2024 season and beat division rival, the Steelers, in round one. But fell short on the road to the Bills. 

However, this season, the Ravens have shown many struggles through their first five games. Baltimore is 1-5 and tied for last with the Browns, who they beat, meaning they are in third in the AFC North, and have given up many points on defense. They have given up 41 points to the Bills, 38 to the Lions, 37 to the Chiefs, and 44 to the Texans, who are 2-3, making it a very bad loss, also giving up 17 points to a good Rams team but only scoring three. Giving up 32.3 points a game. Their defense has not been living up to their standards.

If the Ravens want to have a chance at making the playoffs then their defense really needs to step up. And so does their offense, only scoring 120 points in 6 games. Which, for their offense, is not great. The Ravens probably have to win out to make the playoffs, and to do that, they will need their offense and defense to step up. 

Derrick Henry was a huge part of their deep playoff run last year, producing as much this year. One of his biggest problems compared to recent years is that he is fumbling a lot. Over the past three years he has only fumbled six times in the past three years and three of them were this year. Henry is also 31 years old and is nearing the end of his career. Last year he was almost one of the rushing titles but came short to Saquon Barkley, who also hasn’t been as productive this year.. Overall, I think Henry won’t have the season he usually has because he is older, but he will pick it up and have a huge game or two this season to help the Ravens win some crucial games. 

If the Ravens want to rise up from their huge 4 game drought, then they need Lamar Jackson back. It is clear that without the star quarterback, they can’t produce points on offense. In the three, they only have 33 combined points, which is very unlike them. This is proof that without Jackson, they are going to struggle with scoring. However, it sounds like Jackson will be ready to play in week 8 against Chicago. If they get Jackson back as quickly as it sounds, this will put them in a good spot to start winning games again. It will also be helpful to Baltimore to have a bye in week 7, to help get their leader healthy and back on the field.

Also their tight end Mark Andrews has not been as good as he has been in past seasons. But the Ravens have found their new tight end/old backup I, Saiah Likely, who has been much better than Andrews lately. Andrews dropped a pass that would have won their playoff game against the bills. And everything has spiraled since then.

The Ravens need to figure things out on defense and offense, especially if they don’t get Jackson back soon. Most importantly, they have to start finding ways to stop offenses. Fewer points given up and Jackson returning are two factors that can help rebuild the Ravens’ season.

Eagles vs. Giants by Maverick Popchak, Murph Connor, and Paul Lukac

This Thursday, ranked number 2, the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the 29th ranked  New York Giants. The Eagles just came off a tough loss against the Denver Broncos, but they will correct that in practice. The Broncos team performed very well on both sides of the field and pulled off a major win.

As a fan I think the Eagles will win 35-10. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley leading the offense will play a very good game. Cooper Dejean and the defense will play a great game and have one interception and the D-line will have 3 sacks and a forced fumble. The Eagles will have a good rest of the season and win back to back Super Bowls.

The Top 5 Soccer Leagues in the World by Aiden Arvin

Europe's 54 soccer leagues

Out of 55 member nations in UEFA (United European Football Association),  54 have a soccer league, but only a handful of these leagues are notable. These are my top five leagues in European soccer

5. French Ligue 1

At 5th place, we have the French top league of soccer, Ligue 1. The nation of France has produced some of the world's best players like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, but also is home to Europe’s 2025 Champions League winner PSG (Paris Saint-Germain). There are some more notable teams like AS Monaco and OL Lyonnes.

4. Italian Serie A

At 4th there’s the Italian League or Serie A. Serie A has withstood the test of time. All the way back in 1898 Serie A played its first season with only 4 teams. Over the years Serie A has seen remarkable players come and go like Paolo Maldini, Gianluigi Buffon, and Francesco Totti. The most notable successful teams in the Serie A are Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan.

3. German Bundesliga

The team in third is the German League or Bundesliga. The Bundesliga is one of the most elite leagues in Europe, known for its loyal fans, who will do anything for their team. The Bundesliga also has many majestic teams, like Bayern Munich with 33 Bundesliga titles and 6 Champions League titles. Other teams to take note of are Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Leverkusen.

2. Spanish LaLiga

The runner up is the Spanish LaLiga. Founded back in 1929, with Barcelona winning the first title. Teams from LaLiga also have the most wins of the most prestigious tournament in Europe, The Champions League. The Spanish LaLiga also has some of the worlds best teams like Real Madrid, who has 15 Champions League titles. Barcelona is also a notable team with an incredible fanbase. LaLiga is also known for the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, known as El Clasico.

1. English Premier League 

The English Premier League is the biggest League in Europe. Known to have some of the best teams known including world champions Chelsea, Defending league champions Liverpool, and Arsenal with the most FA (Football Association) cup titles. The Premier League is also known for their remarkable players like Mo Salah, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Rodri, and Erling Haaland. The Premier League is also home to some of the greatest rivalries, like, Manchester City and Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, and Liverpool and Everton. 

MLB playoffs Series-by-Series Preview by Miles Laskowski

#3 Cleveland Guardians vs. #6 Detroit Tigers

The Tigers were leading the division by 15 ½ games at one point. Then Terik Skubal injured his chest. Then the Tigers collapsed completely, blowing that lead and losing the division. Skubal will likely win the Cy Young for the second straight year. But during the late-season collapse, the Guardians went on a surge coming back from 15 ½ games and winning the division on the last game of the season. 

That set the stage for this series starting in Cleveland tomorrow afternoon. The Tigers will start Skubal in this game, and I think they will win this game. But I think Cleveland pulls away in the next two games at home and moves on to the next round to play the surging Seattle Mariners. 

#4 New York Yankees vs. #5 Boston Red Sox. 

This is one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports. And it is set in New York. The most notable series in the playoff was in 2004 when the Red Sox came back from three to zero in the ALCS. Then the Red Sox won the World Series.

Homefield advantage is huge in this series because these are two of the oldest franchises. I think the Red Sox will win because they are most likely starting Garret Crochet also competing for the AL Cy Young. The Yankees won the season series this year. I think the Yankees will win the next to games at home and have momentum going into the next series against the Toronto Blue Jays

#3 Los Angeles Dodgers vs.  Wild Card (WC) Cincinnati Reds

The Dodgers and Reds are two very good teams. I think that the Dodgers with their huge roster loaded with stars will sweep the Reds. The Reds made a great run to get into the postseason, but I don’t think they have much of a chance to win this series. The Dodgers will play another star studded Phillies team.

#4 Chicago Cubs vs. #5 San Diego Padres

The Cubs need their start back. Pete Crow-Armstrong had an incredible first half. But after the all star break Crow-Armstrong had a very bad second half. The Cubs though do have their other all star in Kyle Tucker back going back into the playoffs.

The Padres are one of the best teams in the playoffs and are very good. But the Cubs are at home and haven’t made the playoffs in a full season since 2018. I think that the Cubs will lose Game 1 but comeback in the second game for a big win. But the Padres will win Game 3 off of a Fernando Tatis go-ahead home run in the 8th. This will set them up to play the Milwaukee Brewers. 

This will be one of the best playoffs in recent years.