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BREAKING: Raiders 2025 Schedule Officially Announced

5 hours ago | si.com | Carter Landis

The 2025 NFL Schedule has officially been released. The Las Vegas Raiders should have an intriguing 2025 season as they kick off the Pete Carroll-John Spytek era. With heavy investments made on the offensive side of the ball and a team that appears ready to compete in the AFC, the Raiders now know who, when, and where they will play. With that, let's break down the entire Raiders schedule.
Georgia Tech Football Will Have Another Chance To Showcase Itself In Primetime Opener vs Colorado

6 hours ago | si.com | Jackson Caudell

Over the past couple of seasons, Georgia Tech has been in the spotlight more than it has in quite some time and they have done well for themselves. They nearly knocked off Louisville in the 2023 season opener on a Friday night and that Cardinals team went on to make the ACC Championship Game.
ESPN Ranks Every ACC Programs Offseason: Where Does Georgia Tech Football Land?

7 hours ago | si.com | Jackson Caudell

While recruiting is going to be heating over the next few months, this is probably the quietest part of the college football calendar. The transfer portal is close and rosters are set for nearly every team in the country and the countdown will be on until the start of the season. Georgia Tech is getting some love as a potential top-25 team and Darkhorse ACC contender in 2025.
New Updated Win Total Projection Paints Optimistic Picture Of Virginia Football Making A Bowl Game In 2025

8 hours ago | si.com | Jackson Caudell

It is a big year for Tony Elliott at Virginia. Heading into his fourth season in Charlottesville, Elliott has not made a bowl game, but the actions that they have taken to put together one of the top transfer portal classes in the ACC suggests that this program is ready to try and take the next step towards bowl eligibility. The new win-total projections from Fanduel Sportsbook reflect that as well.
3x NBA All-Star Compares Jalen Brunson to Lakers Legend

8 hours ago | si.com | Colby Faria

Jalen Brunson continues to show why he's the reigning NBA's Clutch Player of The Year. After leading the NBA in clutch time shooting percentage (51%), Brunson earned the league's Clutch Player of The Year award for the 2024-2025 season. The All-Star guard also led the association with 5.6 points per game when it comes to the league's 'clutch time' designation of five minutes or less remaining in the fourth quarter or overtime when the score is within five points.
2025 NBA Draft: Atlanta Hawks Reportedly Meet With Two Projected Top Picks At The NBA Combine

8 hours ago | si.com | Jackson Caudell

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is in the books and it went exactly how the Atlanta Hawks were hoping that it would. While the Hawks' own pick was controlled by San Antonio, Atlanta was watching intently, hoping that the Sacramento Kings pick would stay at No. 13. Atlanta owned the Kings pick this season thanks to the Kevin Huerter trade in 2022 and it finally conveyed this season.
NFL Analyst Believes Jaxson Dart Could Be Giants Week 1 Starter

9 hours ago | si.com | Stephen Lebitsch

From the moment he arrived at the team facilities in East Rutherford, NJ, last week for rookie minicamp, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has been the talk of the town regarding the franchise's long-term outlook.
Former BYU RB Cale Breslin Commits to Montana State

9 hours ago | si.com | Casey Lundquist

Former BYU running back Cale Breslin is headed to the FCS ranks. On Wednesday, Breslin announced his commitment to FCS powerhouse Montana State. Breslin signed with BYU back in December and enrolled in January to participate in Spring camp. After just 15 practices with the program, Breslin entered the transfer portal in the Spring transfer window. Breslin was on the roster for Spring camp, but he didn't get reps in the portions of practice where the media was permitted to watch.
Josh Giddey Reportedly Looking for Massive NBA Contract

10 hours ago | si.com | Grant Mona

The Bulls have plenty of decisions to make with a roster that overachieved after the 2025 trade deadline, pushing them to the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference. Even though Chicago lost in their home Play-In Tournament game to the Miami Heat, the emergence of multiple players in the second half of the season should excite Bulls fans. Matas Buzelis looked like a promising player after his solid rookie campaign, and their backcourt duo surprised many over the course of the season.
Duke Basketball Stars' Predicted NBA Team Revealed

10 hours ago | si.com | Colby Faria

The New Orleans Pelicans are in for potential massive changes this summer. During Monday night's 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, the Pelicans heard their name called much earlier than they thought and expected. Heading into the lottery with the 4th-best odds at the #1 pick and projected franchise-altering forward, Cooper Flagg, the Pelicans walked out of the night with the 7th overall pick, due to the huge jumps from the San Antonio Spurs and eventual lottery winners, the Dallas Mavericks.