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There are times when a performance is so superb that it cannot be overshadowed by the outcome of a contest. All-time greats are defined by hardware, but stars can be made in defeat. Jalen Hurts is now an undeniable star. Despite being swept by the dynastic Boston Celtics, Michael Jordan announced himself as a juggernaut […]

There will be endless debates centered around the Kansas City Chiefs’ 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57. Does the team’s second championship in four seasons qualify them as a dynasty? Is Patrick Mahomes already the second greatest quarterback of all time? Did inconsistent officiating tarnish what was an otherwise classic game? […]

The Super Bowl Halftime Show is the draw for many of the hundred millions of people who tune into watch the biggest sporting event in the country. This year’s, though, is a bit more special given that the artist, megastar Rihanna, has not performed since the 2018 Grammy’s. The obligatory going-through-the-motions viewing that can sometimes […]

The Super Bowl is many different things to many different people. For some, it is strictly a cultural experience characterized by big gatherings and half-time hysteria. It can also be a historian’s dream with legacy conversations and player comparisons drowning out the game’s broadcast. For hardcore football fans, though, the festivities, hype and just general […]

The Philadelphia 76ers avenged their difficult loss to the New York Knicks last weekend with a 119-108 victory at the Wells Fargo Center Friday night. Joel Embiid was unstoppable with 35 points on 14-of-18 shooting from the field to go with 11 rebounds. Now facing the second game of a back-to-back against the Brooklyn Nets, […]

As If it was possible, the 2024 college football season just got even bigger. Oklahoma and Texas football are jumping from the Big 12 to the SEC a year early in 2024, and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is now in scramble mode to figure out how to best organize this complex, highly lucrative 16-piece puzzle. […]

Brett Favre has made another enemy. The Hall of Fame quarterback went on a suing spree Friday, alleging that claims made against him in the midst of a Mississippi State welfare fraud case were defamatory. The accused include Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, Fox Sports pundit Shannon Sharpe and podcast host, analyst, former punter and […]

Philadelphia sports fans are a polarizing group. Their intensity could come off as obnoxiousness to people who are not accustomed to their brash style. Celebratory rioting is not commonplace in every region. Yet, no one can deny the undying allegiance they have to their teams, particularly Eagles fans. The NFC Champions are gearing up for […]

The good times will not stop with Fernandomania. The Los Angeles Dodgers will induct Cy Young Winner Orel Hershiser and premier pinch-hitter Manny Mota into the Legends of Dodger Baseball sometime this year, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. The news came just days after the franchise announced they would be retiring fan […]

The Boston Celtics are set to host the Charlotte Hornets in an ESPN Friday night primetime matchup. The team is already without Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart, but now could also be down their top star Jayson Tatum, who was a surprise addition to the NBA Injury Report due to a non-COVID illness. Ailments are […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most unstoppable offensive forces to ever step onto a basketball court. When the first domino of Kyrie Irving fell, there is a decent chance every title contender’s front office spitballed their best possible trade offer. Even if they did not actually pick up the phone. The Memphis Grizzlies did […]

Adjusting one’s expectations to the proper level is always essential for a diehard sports fan. This struggle is infinitely greater for those who have sworn their loyalty to the New York Knicks. Madison Square Garden is the Mecca, but it can also be known as the Heartbreak Hotel, House of Horrors, Palace of Pain, The […]

The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced at the NFL Honors and will include nine inductees, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis, ironman offensive lineman Joe Thomas, and ferocious pass rusher DeMarcus Ware highlight the class. The esteemed group, which is one of the biggest of all time, is rounded […]

Some jokes are just timeless. The Dallas Cowboys have provided fans, analysts and award show hosts with easy material that unfortunately always seems relevant. Almost three weeks after losing their fourth Divisional Round Playoff Game in nine years (lost in Wild Card in 2021-22), the team was mocked at the NFL Honors. And by a […]

For many football fans, Super Bowl 57 offers plenty of compelling storylines. Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is trying to inch himself toward all-time great status at just 27 years of age. Jalen Hurts was benched in college, doubted in the NFL and can now lead the Philadelphia Eagles to immortality. Yet, others, say […]

There are times when athletes find themselves at a crossroads. They can feed into rumors and allow bitterness to fester, or they can use it as fuel to increase their value to levels neither management nor fans believed possible. It appears Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood is intent on taking the latter route. In the […]

LeBron James was not the only one to bask in an emotional moment Tuesday night. After a rumored rocky relationship, Los Angeles Lakers legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal put all speculation to rest on Inside the NBA. “I’m on your side, Shaq, don’t let anybody tell you any differently,” Abdul-Jabbar said via Hoop Central. […]

When levity is added to history, an iconic moment is made that much better. LeBron James officially etched his name atop the NBA all-time scoring record books Tuesday night and was met with tributes from legendary athletes and A-list celebrities and entertainers. Not one to be outmatched, superstar rapper Drake added a little comedic flare […]

Denver Nuggets star and two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic looked like a man who could get things done upon entering Ball Arena for a meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday night. Sporting an outfit straight out of the popular drama “Peaky Blinders,” Jokic had a swagger about him that would fluster even the great Tommy […]

The Pac-12 will be unrecognizable in 2024 following the departures of conference staples USC and UCLA, but that does not mean it will fold. Commissioner George Kliavkoff is meeting with SMU Wednesday as he continues to search for alternatives to outright obliteration. The Pac-12 is in desperate need of more members if they are to […]

Overreactions are an inextricable part of sports fandom. Some people will decry rules and regulations no matter the circumstance, and without further research. This is not one of those instances, though. There is no sense to be had in the latest development between the Las Vegas Raiders and Derek Carr. The Raiders appear to be […]

It will take some time for the sports world to adjust to life after Tom Brady. The all-time great quarterback announced his retirement for a second time in his career on Feb. 1, shocking many who believed he still had plenty left to give. One such individual who was taken aback was Brady’s former tight […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in scramble mode following the Kyrie Irving drama. The mercurial point guard left an entire fan base in shambles in the span of just 48 hours. He is now off to the Dallas Mavericks, while old friend Spencer Dinwiddie is back in Brooklyn. A Dinwiddie reunion will likely be welcomed with […]

After seeing Kyrie Irving slip through their fingers, the Los Angeles Lakers are still hanging their heads high, even if their fans are not. The front office is still desperate to make upgrades and is willing to part with one of the team’s first-round draft picks to do so. A one-pick trade would likely give […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun reacted to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that has devastated his home country of Turkey. “The pain we experience is indescribable,” Sengun Tweeted. “My prayers, my heart is with our citizens who were affected by the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş… R.I.P. to those who lost their lives, I wish a speedy recovery […]

Sometimes everything on paper just doesn’t matter. Overtime Elite boasts an abundance of future high-level NCAA and NBA prospects, yet fans who have been following the league might be surprised by one particular standout this season. Ole Miss 2023 commit Jordan Burks is leading the league in points per game with 26.5, per their website. […]

Rivalries are the lifeblood of college football. They bring out passion, hatred and savage trash talk. There are certain games that fans never miss, the ones that take priority over every other weekend obligation and chore. However, there is a time and place. At the Senior Bowl, the priority was unity, especially for Georgia football. […]

Hell hath no fury like a New York sports fan scorned. And scorned again. Brooklyn Nets fans have had a tough 24-plus hours following the news that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade. They handled it as could be reasonably expected. Before the team tipped off against the Washington Wizards, a temperamental Brooklyn crowd erupted […]

Washington Wizards forward, and now fashion icon, Kyle Kuzma is turning heads again ahead of the team’s road meeting with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. The focus will inevitably be on the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving, but Kuzma will surely command attention with his striking pregame attire. Kuzma, via his Instagram, continues to showcase his […]

There is perhaps no assistant coaching job that holds more significance than the offensive coordinator position at Alabama football. Nick Saban may get most of the glory as the head coach, but the Crimson Tide OC regularly draws eyes from other college football programs, NFL teams and potential recruits. Former Notre Dame quarterbacks coach Tommy […]

Jalen Hurts will play in the biggest game of his life on Sunday, Feb. 12. He is likely not preoccupied with school spirit, amid a growing debate between fans of his two former alma maters, Oklahoma and Alabama, about which program claims the Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback. Still, Hurts’ path from college to the NFL […]

The Denver Broncos underachieved last season. They reside in what might be the NFL’s most grueling division in the AFC West. They have invested a lot of money in being a good football team right now. It goes without saying the 2023-24 season will be a crucial one. Their road will be a lot tougher […]

The San Diego Padres finally got over the hump last season. Now they have entered into bittersweet territory with their fans. It will be World Series or bust. There will be sky-high expectations for a roster overflowven a ing with talent, but the problem is the National League is also overflowing with championship contenders. The […]

It seems we are at that time of the year when Kyrie Irving spontaneously decides to put the entire NBA-watching world ablaze. The latest chapter of the Kyrie chronicles saw the enigmatic point guard request a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. With that grenade dropped on a seemingly mundane Friday afternoon, minds are now racing […]

Dallas Mavericks fans will be sweating this upcoming road trip, as their star and MVP candidate Luka Doncic will not be joining them for a prime-time Saturday night showdown with the Golden State Warriors. The news, which came via ESPN’S Marc Stein, comes after Doncic suffered a heel injury in the second half of the […]

Scandal will always turn a profit. A Brett Favre Minnesota Vikings jersey that was worn in the infamous 2009 NFC Championship Game versus the “Bountygate” New Orleans Saints is now up for auction, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette’s Scott Venci. The No. 4 jersey, which was worn in the second-half and overtime of the […]

They say critics make the best motivators. If that’s the case someone needs to cut former player Wally Szczerbiak a hefty check after he called Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton “a wannabee, fake All-Star” earlier in the season. Fresh off proving Szczerbiak wrong with his first NBA All-Star selection, Haliburton decided to have some fun […]

Timing is everything. The Denver Broncos stole a lot of headlines earlier this week when they acquired head coach Sean Payton in a trade with the New Orleans Saints. Now, his old friend and camera magnet, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, is sharing his thoughts following years’ worth of rumors potentially linking Payton to Dallas. […]

It can be tricky for a franchise to find that balance between completely tanking for the No. 1 pick in the draft while still maintaining one or two foundational pieces. There are some teams that will inevitably be confined to the NBA basement. When the window closes, there is usually not another one ready to […]