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An embattled Memphis Grizzlies season came to an unceremonious end Friday night versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The 125-85 shellacking in Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs leaves the franchise in need of serious soul-searching and much better luck with injuries. It is difficult to not let frustration creep in when […]

Hypothetical scenarios will do the Miami Heat no good vs. the New York Knicks. Everyone knows what their prospects are if postseason hero Jimmy Butler is sidelined for the remainder or even a portion of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Kyle Lowry is not going to just wait by Butler’s bedside until he gets an answer […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft now behind us, the day of reckoning for the 2020 NFL Draft class has arrived. Ahead of the May 2 deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option for those former first-round picks, the New Orleans Saints made a move that might surprise some of their fans and possibly […]

Although still several months away, the 2023-24 season can at least be envisioned now that the NFL Draft is officially in the books. Hopefully, any lingering roster questions will be answered by these new faces. The Carolina Panthers charged proudly into a new era by selecting No. 1 overall pick QB Bryce Young, but there […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry, much like New York Yankees great Derek Jeter, has always been a reserved leader who leads more by example rather than rah-rah locker room enthusiasm. He exhibits greatness on the court and has the championship rings to back it up. But sometimes a little extra flare is necessary. It […]

There is no better time to indulge in some good old fashioned pettiness than Day 3 of the NFL Draft. While starters can be found in late rounds and dreams realized, the proceedings will inevitably drag. Cincinnati Bengals Fan of the Year Phil Amrein gave everyone a much-needed jolt and laugh when announcing his favorite […]

Just when it seemed like all the pieces were falling into place for that elusive Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA Championship run, the prognosis for MVP-favorite Joel Embiid has taken a potentially devastating turn. The Sixers superstar injured his knee (sprained right LCL) in the first round of the NBA Playoffs versus the Brooklyn Nets. He was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are determined to not just be another flash-in-the pan, Super Bowl runner-up. They are doing everything in their power to settle their unfinished business from last season and set the franchise up for long-term success. That mission entails a lot of deft maneuvering and NFL Draft-day hysteria. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman […]

The Las Vegas Raiders, true to their location, decided to gamble a bit at the 2023 NFL Draft and waited until the end of the fourth round to add some depth at quarterback behind top offseason acquisition Jimmy Garoppolo. They traded a fifth (No. 144) and sixth round pick (214) to the New England Patriots […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded for Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift during the NFL Draft on Saturday. The Lions will receive a 2025 fourth-round pick, with the teams also swapping seventh-rounders, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The big move continues Eagles general manager Howie Roseman’s extremely active weekend in Kansas City, as well […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel’s unique and animated personality is well-known among his team. His offensive intellect and self-proclaimed ‘randomness’ work together to create quite the memorable work atmosphere. That was on full dispay in the war room during Day 2 of the NFL Draft, via King of Phinland. After his relaxed and indifferent […]

It took more than 40 years in coaching for Brian Dutcher to become a household name. And even now, one has to wonder if the buzz ringing from a magical San Diego State basketball run in the NCAA Tournament will soon wear off. The Mountain West Conference is respectable but not conducive to prime-time exposure. […]

There are too many stories that don’t get to be told at the NFL Draft. Unfortunately, USC offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees, who devastatingly tore his ACL at the Scouting Combine in March, is hopeful his gets to be written this weekend at Kansas City. In fact, he is taking all possible measures to ensure it. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a remarkable turnaround since the early goings of the 2022-23 NBA season. There are plenty of people who deserve to be given their flowers for that feat. LeBron James continues to produce at a high level at age 38. Midseason acquisitions like D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt […]

There are a lot of intriguing storylines going into the Eastern Conference Semifinals showdown between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat. Legacy, a starving fan base, budding superstars and plenty of history that exists in this renewed rivalry that dates back to the late-1990s and early-2000s. But one cannot forget about the history between […]

The New York Knicks crossed a significant threshold after ousting the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. There is a whole new perception around the franchise, and whole new expectations to go with it. That is amplified now that they will be playing the No. 8 seed Miami […]

When a curse becomes a blessing. Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. surprisingly did not hear his name called Thursday in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but the stars may align for him to be the first pick in the second round Friday and bring to life the dream of playing for […]

Football fans are still recovering from a wild first round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday night. There was a little something for everyone to enjoy– multiple trades near the top of the board, stunning picks (Jahmyr Gibbs to Detroit Lions) and some major names not taken at all. Those high-profile leftovers like Will […]

Naturally, the NFL Draft was a big night for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, as he again attempts to build a team that can somehow figure their way through the divisional round of the playoffs. It is the press conferences after these wins, losses and grandiose occasions, though, where he really shines. Jones and company […]

Jaylen Brown has come a long way. Sure, this season saw him soar to the upper echelon of NBA talent with 26.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game on 49.1 shooting (all career-highs). But it is more than that for the All-Star guard. Thursday night, after the Boston Celtics’ hard-fought, 128-120 victory versus the Atlanta […]

The Buffalo Bills had to wait and see how the 2023 NFL Draft was going to play out before taking their turn near the end of the first round. All of that war-room deliberation ultimately resulted in quite the splash Thursday night, as the team cam away with a shiny new weapon for quarterback Josh […]

At the NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers have made their first official roster move since trading away longtime franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and thereby willingly entering a bold new era of cheesehead football. And it might surprise some fans. They selected Iowa edge rusher Lukas Van Ness at No. 13, according to Albert Breer […]

The Arizona Cardinals have made another trade in the NFL Draft. After earlier swapping with the Houston Texans, they have launched right back up to No. 6 to land lauded offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Johnson was pegged as a possible choice for the Cardinals leading up to this night, […]

There is a growing dilemma for hardcore football fans on NFL Draft Night. Do they keep their Twitter notifications on and get minute-to-minute scoops in order to fully understand what just happened in the midst of all the chaos? Or do they go safe and turn them off so they can enjoy the spectacle spoiler-free. […]

Aaron Judge is used to the hysteria and chaos that comes with playing for the perpetually scrutinized New York Yankees. But little could have prepared him for ex-ESPN reporter Marly Rivera’s  NSFW encounter with another reporter, which took place just a step away from the autograph-signing superstar. The leaked video was released by TMZ, and […]

The quarterback room at Alabama football is getting crowded after Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide Thursday. That is a good problem for a program to have but not a desirable one for a college signal-caller. Jalen Milroe, who filled in for an injured Bryce Young last season, has […]

Things may not be as rosy in Boulder as they seem. Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders is being accused by two transfers of withholding practice film that would be given to prospective recruiters. “For the coaches who are trying to recruit me. I am sorry but I will not be able to get y’all my […]

When it is all said and done, Devin Booker could be regarded as the most beloved player in Phoenix Suns’ history. Performances like the one he put on in a series-clinching 136-130 Game 5 win versus the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night will keep building that case. He even surpassed one of his competitors for […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade to the New York Jets has produced more buzz around the franchise than possibly ever before. Fan excitement has been uncontrollable since the future Hall of Famer announced his intent to play in the Meadowlands. That energy has unquestionably spilled into the team’s locker room. And maybe even a dose of […]

Fans have been trying to decipher the Boston Red Sox (13-12) all April, but have been left dumbfounded many times during this young MLB season. Whatever weaknesses they may have, however, it is becoming increasingly clear this team’s offense can stand next to anyone else in the league. History might reflect that notion, too, following […]

SEC football is one of the most recognizable and influential brands in sports. And they are not playing around when it comes to safety. Greg Sankey, the conference’s commissioner since 2015, confirmed on Tuesday that more severe penalties could be handed out for field storming. It has been a widespread issue facing college sports for […]

To the surprise of no one, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was named Rookie of the Year Tuesday. He will presumably celebrate the honor, but before doing so he was a spectator for some classic back-and-forth between two NBA Hall of Famers and outspoken analysts. When congratulating Banchero, Inside the NBA’s Charles Barkley took the […]

A new era of Colorado football dawned when Deion Sanders was hired to be the new coach last December. This past Saturday, April 22, the immediate results of this hyped-up era were reflected through overwhelming crowd support. That following Monday decisively put the Sanders stamp on this program, with an unfathomable number of players entering […]

Cincinnati basketball head coach Wes Miller is doing all he can to restore the program to its past glory, especially with next year’s daunting move to the Big 12. That starts with amassing high-level talent that can allow the Bearcats to compete once again for an NCAA Tournament bid. Fans will be pleased to know […]

Who says only superstars can be influential? NBA veteran Patrick Beverley might be becoming a treasured philosopher among other athletes. New Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson channeled the outspoken point guard when explaining why he thought his one season with the Los Angeles Rams was ultimately unsuccessful. “If you’re a fork, you don’t want […]

The usually exuberant Stephen A. Smith carried a more straightforward tone on ESPN’s First Take on Monday morning. He apologized to Kawhi Leonard for criticisms he now deems inappropriate given new context on the Los Angeles Clippers star’s family. Smith argued that Leonard is one of the worst superstars in NBA history last Friday due […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans have been forced to adjust their outlook for the 2022-23 season. A 3-0 deficit to No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets meant that any slim hope for a surprise run in the 2023 NBA Playoffs were basically defunct. This dwindling campaign quickly became all about young star Anthony Edwards. The 21-year-old hinted that […]

Steph Curry’s NBA legacy is bulletproof at this point, but the shooting extraordinaire was still nearly the scapegoat in the Golden State Warriors’ battle with the Sacramento Kings in Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Up five with 47 seconds left, Curry sent the Chase Center into delirium Sunday when […]

The Prime Time effect is real. Just ask Colorado football fans. The difference in attendance for the Buffaloes’ 2023 spring game versus last year’s is as massive as the Golden State Warriors’ home and road record. New head coach Deion Sanders still knows how to fill seats, as a pop warner-like turnout turned into a […]