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The NBA is a player’s league. With that label, sometimes comes a literal interpretation that the athletes call the shots. Constant trade requests and coaching removals only fuel that narrative for many fans. There is obviously a ton of murkiness in between, though. George Karl has opted not to reserve judgment on Atlanta Hawks star […]

The NFL coaching carousel can be cruel and unforgiving to those who fail to impact immediate and lasting change on a franchise. Unfortunately, even those who do are not always immune. Carolina Panthers senior assistant and former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions Jim Caldwell has resigned himself to that inexplicable fate. […]

Many championships are won due in large part of the efforts of overlooked secondary players and unsung journeymen. Veteran running back Jerick McKinnon was not someone traditionally viewed as an integral part of a Super Bowl winning team, but he was undeniably a crucial member of the Kansas City Chiefs 2022-23 season. Now he hopes […]

The NBA, more than any other sport it seems, tends to evoke passionate debates about the differences between how basketball was played in past eras versus how it is played today. J.J. Redick has been known to annoy a few legends with his comments about the game, and his latest comments regarding physicality have riled […]

The NBA is under scrutiny after allowing Utah Jazz great and Hall of Famer Karl Malone to participate in their All-Star festivities in Salt Lake City over the weekend. Malone impregnated a 13-year-old girl when he was 20 years of age. His rare presence in front of the media brought the allegations back to light. […]

After much anticipation and recruiting, Russell Westbrook is going to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The move will undoubtedly attract a lot of skepticism as Westbrook’s tenure with the Lakers was arguably the nadir of his Hall of Fame career. There is certainly cause for hope among Clippers fans, however. He possesses certain intangibles […]

There are always a few fan bases who know their seasons will essentially be wrapped up well before Christmas. Mock NBA Drafts usually get them through the many dog days that lie ahead. This year, though, Victor Wembanyama has made tanking less shameful and more socially acceptable than ever before. It feels like ions since […]

Michael Malone had a hard time biting his tongue during the NBA All-Star Game. The Denver Nuggets head coach was chosen to “lead” Team LeBron from the sidelines, but the defensive-minded Malone had a bout of anxiety watching the buckets bonanza. Needless to say, he would not have willingly purchased a ticket to what should […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans will not have to worry about any petty drama from the NBA All-Star Game Draft spilling over into the team locker room. Giannis Antetokoumnpo caught some people off guard when he passed on teammate Jrue Holiday with his top pick, instead taking Damian Lillard. However, the Bucks point guard was well-aware of […]

They say laughter is the best medicine. Still less than a week from a stinging Super Bowl defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is tending to his wounds by doing some good, old fashioned ribbing. The unfortunate recipient of the shenanigans is none other than his teammate A.J. Brown. […]

When a college football coach leaves a program they helped build for another more buzzworthy or higher-paying job, it is easy for people to get swept up in the excitement of the new hire. The focus will be on the impact he can add to that school. But what about the program that was ditched […]

Luka Doncic is perhaps the most polished 23-year-old ever to play the game of basketball. He is arguably the most lethal scorer in the NBA, averaging a career-high and league-leading 33.3 points per game this season. He has at times carried the Dallas Mavericks offensively in a fashion that has drawn many LeBron James comparisons. […]

Before gearing up to compete in Saturday night’s 3-point Contest, Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield was asked to name one player that he would like to see win an NBA championship. His answer? The “vampire” himself, Russell Westbrook. “Russell Westbrook. He’s a good dude man. I think people give him a lot of c**p for […]

The Texas Rangers have a lot invested in the upcoming season, having done everything in their power to build a competitive club that could compete with the best the American League has to offer. It might all just be a fantasy, though, if their new ace Jacob deGrom is not healthy. DeGrom, who has spent […]

Players tend to feel loose and comfortable during NBA All-Star Weekend, which means there is always a chance for a few candid and insightful interviews. In a press conference for the NBA Jordan Rising Stars, Denver Nuggets fans got a glimpse of Bones Hyland’s mindset in his last days in Denver before being dealt to […]

DK Metcalf is no mere mortal. He has been donning his best Clark Kent disguise for years, presumably out of honor and integrity of the game. There is really no other explanation after a viral video shows the Seattle Seahawks wide receiver jump so high to make a one-handed grab that the FAA is going […]

Tom Brady and retirement is never a simple process. Even with the 45-year-old quarterback submitting the paperwork to the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still dealing with the ramifications of his contract. The team will incur a hefty cap charge of $35.1 million from the Brady deal, according to Mike Florio of NBC Sports. […]

Nebraska football fans are grateful to have made it through the embattled Scott Frost era that produced four-and-a-quarter losing seasons. Carolina Panthers fans found a new lease on their fandom after Matt Rhule’s turbulent tenure as head coach came to an end. Both sides needed a fresh start, and have now come together to hopefully […]

When dealing with legends who had limited overlap, even the seemingly small moments of levity and banter stand the test of time. As Michael Jordan celebrates his 60th birthday, there might not be a better time for Bulls fans, Lakers fans and just basketball junkies to revisit a classic exchange between MJ and Kobe Bryant […]

After a disappointing regular season and heartbreaking offseason for Boston Red Sox fans, the organization was hoping for some much-needed good optics at the start of Spring Training. Their plans have hit a snag once again, with two starting pitchers already dealing with health concerns. Nick Pivetta felt discomfort during workouts and left with a […]

There should be more Lambeau Leaps in Aaron Jones’ future, and the Packers running back is stoked about it. After restructuring his contract for the 2023-24 season, the former Pro Bowler shared his excitement about returning for his seventh season in Green Bay. “Year 7 is Gonna be crazy in Lambeau. Honored to carry the […]

Every hard-working employee hopes their efforts are rewarded with a bonus. Very rarely does it happen from their former boss, though. Disgraced former Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is giving out $20,000 bonuses each to approximately 300 full time team employees, per Baxter Holmes of ESPN. Sarver sold the Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury […]

Nikola Jokic has reached the level that eye-popping stats are just expected from him. Triple-doubles seem almost routine, with efforts like Wednesday’s home win over the Dallas Mavericks- 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists- seeming like an off game for the Nuggets superstar. Yet, he still finds ways to raise the bar. Jokic went […]

Steve Martin. Richard Pryor. Betty White. Tom Hanks. Travis Kelce? Fresh off the heels of his Second Super Bowl win, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end will be hosting the iconic comedy sketch and variety show, Saturday Night Live, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The latest batch of hosts were revealed Thursday, with Kelce’s debut […]

The Golden State Warriors are stuck in limbo right now. Sure, it is a fate they have endured before as they weathered injuries to their star players from 2019-21. The end of that waiting game turned out pretty well, with the franchise winning their fourth championship in eight seasons in 2022. The team no longer […]

The Phoenix Suns unveiled their brand new star, Kevin Durant, in an introductory press conference at the Footprint Center with legions of fans in attendance. Many topics, some juicy ones like his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, were touched on, but perhaps the most significant one to the team’s championship hopes revolved around Durant’s new […]

All eyes were already going to be on Michigan basketball head coach Juwan Howard ahead of the team’s road meeting with Wisconsin, nearly a year after the infamous postgame scuffle between the two teams. However, Howard’s son and Wolverines guard, Jett, ensured that the incident would take precedence over the game itself with his interesting […]

In the seemingly never-ending National League arms race, the San Diego Padres signed pitcher Michael Wacha to a flexible deal that makes their 2023 World Series or bust mindset even more obvious. The right-handed starter will earn more than $24 million over four years with player and team options that will also save San Diego […]

The 2023 NFL Draft could be absolute mayhem with the number of teams at or near the top who could desperately be vying for a quarterback. The Chicago Bears hold all the power for now, and it seems they could indeed be looking to trigger all that chaos. The organization is looking to trade the […]

A  jury awarded former Philadelphia Eagles special teams player and captain Chris Maragos with $43.5 million in a lawsuit regarding a career-ending knee injury. Dr. James Bradley and the Rothman Orthopaedics Institute were the parties held responsible for neglecting Maragos’ torn meniscus in 2018, and were ordered to pay the plaintiff $29.2 million and $14.3 million, […]

When teams look to add the pivotal role player who will check those last couple of boxes before the playoff push, it is important for front offices to understand the importance of fit. No one knows that better than Los Angeles Clippers wing Nicolas Batum. The longtime veteran was an afterthought in his final season […]

Ears across the basketball landscape are perking up after Notre Dame basketball head coach announced his plans to remain in coaching despite his decision to leave the program after the end of this season, as reported by Stadium basketball analyst Jeff Goodman. It was assumed that Brey would be retiring altogether when the news broke […]

When dynasties are discussed, there is no rest for the weary. After a hobbled Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to another double-digit comeback victory in the Super Bowl, all of Twitter was buzzing, including Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins has been considered a likely trade target since January. The fact that […]

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. […]