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It will be difficult for Miami basketball to duplicate the monumental success they achieved in their Final Four run in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Multiple key leaders and contributors are departing, but fans will be overjoyed to know that low post anchor Norchad Omier is not ready to leave South Beach in his rearview mirror. […]

Countless kids rehearse playing in a high-profile playoff game, but for Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray, those fantasies have actually come to fruition in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The fourth quarter was again his domain, as a 23-point eruption propelled his team to a Game 2 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the […]

There is the expectation that a rookie will tend to shy away from calling out star players. That unwritten rule would go double for NBA icons. Perhaps it is his natural moxie or the adrenaline rush from winning the NBA Draft Lottery, but San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan had no qualms about going after […]

If at first you don’t succeed with one championship head coach, then try again with another one. That’s the saying, right? Well, it might be the magic mantra for the Philadelphia 76ers, who fired Doc Rivers after the team failed to close out the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs. The Sixers could see Nick […]

The New York Mets have already made key roster changes this week, and now fans must prepare for another one that will undoubtedly be controversial. Former New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez will be called up to the Major League roster, per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. This decision was anticipated, as the two-time All-Star had […]

Highly-touted prospect Matthew Liberatore could finally be reaching the high ceiling projected for him when he was selected in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. That possibility is not lost on the St. Louis Cardinals (18-26), as they decide what to do with their starting pitching rotation. The young left-hander threw five shutout […]

Even more than a win, a Super Bowl loss can define a player’s career. Experiencing a stinging defeat on one of the biggest stages in the world with more than a hundred million people watching can stay with a man. The pressure to return to the game, coupled with the ridicule that sometimes comes with […]

Micah Parsons‘ jersey choices have placed him in the same company as Drake, according to New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon. Usually that is exactly the type of megastar people clamor to be compared to, but when fanhood is the topic in question, there may be no greater dishonor to a man’s reputation. Parsons showed […]

The dreams of a new stadium could inch closer to becoming a reality for Chicago Bears fans following the Illinois House Committee hearings on Wednesday and Thursday. Multiple amendments are under review, including a $3 ticket tax, per NBC5 Chicago’s James Neveau. The revenue would primarily go towards building up Arlington Heights– the Bears’ expected […]

The River Walk has life again. After years of futility and aimlessness, the San Antonio Spurs instantly feel like a prominent sports franchise again. That is the power of Victor Wembanyama. The NBA Draft Lottery always presents hope to which ever team wins it, but this year’s felt extra special. Or perhaps dire is the […]

The Aaron Judge side-eye incident in the New York Yankees’ 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Monday night has prompted Houston Astros writer Michael Schwab to make a similar accusation against third baseman Josh Donaldson. Cheating accusations connecting to the Astros and Yankees? At long last, time travel is possible. After Judge visibly turned […]

After a listless season, the Charlotte Hornets needed a big win at the NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday night. And they got just that, after jumping up two spots to land the No. 2 overall pick. However, everyone watching knew the top prize was Victor Wembayama. A Lamelo Ball tweet seemed to suggest as much. Minutes […]

Some red flags turn out to be red herrings, as players rise above any concerns regarding their talent or health. Sometimes, though, those initial fears are sadly confirmed. The Texas Rangers are learning that right now. Former top draft pick of the New York Mets and Vanderbilt phenom, pitcher Kumar Rocker, will need to undergo […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are not at the top of the American League East like many fans predicted before the season, but they remain positioned to wreak havoc on the MLB with a solid 24-16 record. Bo Bichette is looking like the full-fledged star scouts portended him to be and Matt Chapman has returned to […]

Before he retired from professional football, Tom Brady was speculated as a possible free agent acquisition for the Las Vegas Raiders. Even at 45 years of age, such a move would have made the franchise more relevant than it has been in probably 40 years. Could a potential stake in ownership have the same effect, […]

Syracuse basketball is doing everything in their power to avoid becoming an afterthought in this now post-Jim Boeheim era. New head coach Adrian Autry has been busy in the offseason thus far and just filled a big hole on his roster by adding who he hopes is the next imposing Orange big man. Florida State […]

Few fans could have anticipated a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals to take form in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, but the Miami Heat have reminded everyone why they are one of the best-run organizations in the league. They have willed themselves to another battle with the Boston Celtics. Rest assured, head coach Erik […]

Although he wore out his welcome with the new Phoenix Suns regime, Monty Williams remains a highly coveted NBA head coaching candidate. While future employment should be of little concern to the 2022 Coach of the Year, it appears his choices could be very different in terms of the teams’ current trajectories. The championship-or-bust Milwaukee […]

The Denver Broncos need plenty to break their way if they are going to complete a dramatic one-year turnaround. Fortunately, they might have just received their first sign of good luck. Running back Javonte Williams, who tore his ACL and LCL early last season, is doing “extremely well,” according to head coach Sean Payton, via […]

With the conference finals matchups set in both the West and East, there is the widespread belief that the league is drooling over the potential NBA Finals showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. The sport’s two most prestigious franchises battling for supremacy seems like a huge difference in dollars compared to the […]

An abysmal start has a way of putting a damper on any subsequent success. A sprinter who clips the first hurdle will struggle to make up time. A student who rallies late in the semester after skipping class all year may still not graduate. And a baseball team who sleepwalks through the first month-plus of […]

Fair or not, the Dallas Cowboys are not taken seriously by a majority of football fans. Years of unfulfilled promise and heart-wrenching losses have forced neutral NFL followers to avoid using the words “America’s Team” and “Super Bowl” in the same sentence. No one wants to be the Boy Who Cried Cowboy. However, there is […]

Green Bay Packers fans can officially prepare to say goodbye to a former Super Bowl Champion and one of the longest tenured players in franchise history. The wife of longtime kicker Mason Crosby appeared to reveal on Twitter that her husband’s time with the organization had come to an end. While responding to a tweet […]

Julius Randle is a wanted man by New York Knicks fans. Or rather an unwanted man. After a poor performance in a do-or-die Game 6 against the Miami Heat Friday, an angry group of Knickerbocker supporters who viewed the disheartening 96-92 loss at the Madison Square Garden watch party unleashed their wrath on the two-time […]

They say you do anything for the client. The NFL Players Association says otherwise and is investigating agent David Canter for allegedly attempting to persuade teams to pick players he represented in the 2023 NFL Draft with gifts and perks, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. Canter is the president of GSE Worldwide and has been in […]

One of the most difficult things to do in sports is blossom from the sneaky underdog to consistent favorite. The NFL, in particular, can be quite cruel to those trendy picks whose lofty potential fills bandwagons everywhere. Oftentimes, those passengers are abruptly thrown off with only a hollow “Come back next year” for their troubles. […]

Chris Paul knows a thing or two about bitter postseason defeats during an 18-year NBA career that spans across five different franchises. In the last two years alone, he has witnessed his Phoenix Suns get walloped at home with their season on the line. This time, though, he watched helplessly from the bench (groin injury). […]

The union of Julius Randle and the New York Knicks has had its share of ups-and-downs over the last four years, but even the most critical fans would begrudgingly admit he has contributed to the most success the franchise has enjoyed in a decade. The 28-year-old is again being formally recognized for it after earning […]

When it rains in Queens, it pours. And then pours some more. The New York Mets (18-20) have constantly found themselves in turmoil this season, despite the organization’s World Series ambitions. They might have just caught another bad break, one that might not be going away either. Max Scherzer’s side/back injury does not appear to […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams is about to find out just how tolerant new owner Mat Ishbia is when it comes to suffering another devastating NBA Playoffs loss at home. For the second straight year, the Footprint Center cleared out early and in despair after the Denver Nuggets unceremoniously dispatched of the undermanned Phoenix […]

There is no greater evidence for football’s never-ending grip on society than the public’s reaction to the annual unveiling of the NFL schedule. The excitement is palpable even several months away. Well, for the most part. Fans are often reluctant to take a gander at the new slate of Thursday Night Football games, as its […]

The ending of a script can completely alter your perception of the first hour-and-a-half of a movie. Look at The Usual Suspects or Fight Club. With the Boston Celtics postseason life hanging in the balance and his superstar reputation nearly in tatters, Jayson Tatum delivered his own epic plot twist against the Philadelphia 76ers in […]

Although offseason workouts are already underway, the release of the 2023 NFL schedule is a tangible indicator that the new season will commence before we know it. That means trash-talking will start to come back into play, too. Though, that might be an understatement as far as the Los Angeles Chargers are concerned. Like last […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford has logged 16 NBA seasons and 158 postseason games in his career. With that amount of experience, comes the freedom to speak his mind when the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference is not playing up to their lofty standards. The Celtics raced off to a 15-3 lead […]

Safety concerns have become a top priority for the NFL after the concussion problems Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered last season. He was eased back into action, and subsequent injuries all around the league were treated with the utmost most caution. One executive fears those concerns will remain for the former national champion, though. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers surprised many fans by getting off to a nice start to the 2023 MLB season. When taking a closer look, though, the reason for that joy seemed to stem primarily from a belief that this franchise was no longer competent. Faith was lost in one of the more sneaky consistent teams in […]

It goes without saying that NFL Draft decisions can make or break careers, but what is often overlooked is the dramatic effect other people’s decisions can have on the trajectory of a franchise. Ben Roethlisberger was not necessarily destined to be the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, his first head coach […]

A legitimate star might have just been born in the TD Garden. Tyrese Maxey just helped the Philadelphia 76ers earn arguably their biggest win in 20 years, after scoring 30 points on 10-of-21 shooting versus the Boston Celtics Tuesday. The Sixers now have a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Maxey Militia knows who […]

The NFL is throwing its massive fan base some breadcrumbs before the league releases the full 2023-24 schedule Thursday night, according to their PR guy, Brian McCarthy. The international matchups will be announced on Wednesday, May 10 on NFL Network and ESPN, and the inaugural Black Friday game will be revealed on Amazon the same […]