6 blockbuster trades that would shake the NFL, handpicked by FanSided experts
Our NFL team-site experts picked the players and landing spots that could give contenders the edge at the trade deadline.
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Separating the NFL’s contenders, pretenders and draft-pick dreamers — and what’s ahead in unpredictable season
As we head into the Week 9 midway turn of another NFL season, the league has been filled with surprises in both directions.
These 8 CFP hopefuls can’t afford a loss this week
Most contenders are on level footing but failing to win this late could doom their postseason chances.
‘Nobody I Want To See More on the Bengals’ — Joe Burrow’s Ex-Teammate Urges Cincinnati To Trade for ‘Biggest Needle Mover’
Former LSU Tigers nose tackle Breiden Fehoko pinpointed the player who would help turn Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals into contenders.
The NBA curse the Knicks have sidestepped into sustained contention
Whatever they’re doing and recommending to maintain health, it’s clearly working.
Bears down to one logical trade swing after watching by as two NFC contenders strike deals to add Pro Bowl-caliber players – A to Z Sports
Bears down to one logical trade swing after watching by as two NFC contenders strike deals to add Pro Bowl-caliber players A to Z Sports
"They need to be benched for a year" – Aaron Pico goes nuclear at featherweight contenders after UFC 333 win, calls for title shot – Sportskeeda
"They need to be benched for a year" - Aaron Pico goes nuclear at featherweight contenders after UFC 333 win, calls for title shot Sportskeeda
3 dramatic moves the Liberty need to make this offseason
Three big moves that the New York Liberty could make to become contenders again in 2027.
5 college football contenders that should be sweating the College Football Playoff race
These five teams optimistic point of view is shaded and their margin for errors is thin as these contenders could be outside the CFP bubble by season's end.
Big Ten power rankings: Unbeaten UCLA knocking on Ohio State's door
Quarterback injuries and narrow escapes are testing the Big Ten’s contenders, while a few overlooked teams are making their case.
NFL standings and current playoff bracket entering Week 7: Who are the teams to beat?
Contenders are starting to separate themselves from pretenders in the NFL standings.
Alabama, Nebraska and more teams that can change their season’s story this weekend
With the season hitting the halfway mark, there are some schools where we still do not know about. Can we trust Alabama and Nebraska as contenders in the SEC an
Projecting Notre Dame's offensive depth chart as Fall camp begins to separate the potential contenders – A to Z Sports
Projecting Notre Dame's offensive depth chart as Fall camp begins to separate the potential contenders A to Z Sports
Inside the Mets' Clay Holmes trade market as contenders line up
Rival execs expect a strong bidding war after Clay Holmes' successful rehab start, with multiple contenders already scouting the Mets right-hander.
Realistic Jordyn Brooks trade packages the Cowboys, Broncos and Bengals need to offer
Miami isn't actively shopping Brooks, but plenty of contenders should have vested interest in a top-10 linebacker.
MLB Trade Deadline Big Board: Ranking the top 25 candidates
With less than a month left to go, we're starting to get a much clearer picture of who will — and won't — be available as contenders load up for the stretch run.
Winners and losers from a pivotal Memorial Day weekend around MLB
As the 2026 season hits a major milestone, some contenders made major statements — while others now have to ask some tough questions.
The MLB standings are lying to you with a third of the season gone
Pythagorean win percentage and one-run records reveal which MLB teams are overperforming their true talent level and which contenders are hiding in plain sight with a third of the 2026 season in the books.
This Phillies-Tigers trade for Tarik Skubal would be the ultimate all-in Dombrowski move
By trading for Tarik Skubal, the Philadelphia Phillies would establish themselves as clear World Series contenders.
Marvin Harrison Jr., Christian Kirk and NFC West veterans under pressure in 2026
These NFC West vets are running out of time to justify their roles on teams expecting to contend.
Every AL contender’s biggest trade deadline need
The American League is as wide open as it's been in a very long time — which could make for a very chaotic trade season.
MLB standings reveal AL, NL contenders with the worst luck: Dodgers can't catch a break
The latest MLB standings reveal the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees can't buy luck. Meanwhile, the Rays, Padres and Cardinals are performing well above their weight.
Cardinals are not real contenders for two understandable reasons – sportingnews.com
Cardinals are not real contenders for two understandable reasons sportingnews.com
College football’s 5 most impenetrable defenses going into 2026
These college football contenders will be nearly impossible to score on, from Georgia's returning talent to Miami's reloaded lineup.