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The public persona of Kevin Durant is quite different from his online one. Whether he is explaining young-people vernacular to Stan Van Gundy or roasting Charles Barkley, NBA fans get to see Durant’s sense of humor and big personality. In the basketball world, though, he shows a more reserved side and is mostly soft spoken […]

There are many people who may not be stars in their industry but are invaluable just the same due to their consistency and work ethic. Think of a great character actress in Hollywood like Judy Greer, or a workhorse wrestler in the WWE like Chad Gable. To0 often, we take for granted their reliable production. […]

Golden State Warriors great Stephen Curry has certainly done enough in his 14-year career to not worry about being replaced by someone else. Nevertheless, he accused teammate Donte DiVincenzo of stealing from his bag of tricks when executing a crafty drive and scoop shot to beat the buzzer at halftime, via ClutchPoints. The humorous exchange […]

Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets was a wild ride filled with twists, turns, technical fouls, ejections and late-game thrills. With all that madness, it is easy to overlook the remarkable franchise history Tyrese Maxey made Thursday night. Maxey led Philly with 25 points […]

Philadelphia 76ers’ star James Harden was ejected versus the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs after fouling Royce O’Neale in the groin area, via ClutchPoints. He received a flagrant 2 and was presumably tossed for what the official may have deemed intent. Chaos ensued in the Barclay’s Center. After Joel Embiid got […]

Los Angeles Clippers fans are currently in the midst of one of the worst cases of deja vu in NBA history. Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Game 3 vs. the Phoenix Suns with a knee sprain. The last time similar words were uttered (2021 playoffs), countless championship fantasies were abruptly destroyed. Now, a […]

Los Angeles Rams fans better prepare to enter the Twilight Zone. After trading away multiple picks in order to go all in on the Super Bowl the last few seasons, the franchise will be relying heavily on the 2023 NFL Draft and undrafted free agents to fill out their extremely lean roster. Astonishingly, LA has […]

Draymond Green will probably not be found on most of his fellow NBA players’ Christmas lists, but that does not mean they won’t defend him when it’s warranted. The NBA suspended the four-time champion one game for stomping on Domantas Sabonis Monday night. Green will miss Game 3 of the first-round playoff series between the […]

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane does not intend to reach in the 2023 NFL Draft. The reigning AFC East champions sit at No. 27, but they could be inclined to move down the board. Beane said the Bills are “more likely” to trade back than move up, according to Dan Fetes of 13WHAM. April […]

One of the more fun and intriguing storylines going into the 2023 MLB season was Mookie Betts’ desire to play the infield. Well, he might finally get his chance to return to the inner half of the diamond after Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that the Gold Glove outfielder could be playing shortstop, […]

There are still a few hoops for prospective Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris to jump through before the team is officially his and out of Daniel Snyder’s hands. But assuming those checkpoints are routinely cleared, fans already know how the $6 billion pie will be divided, via NBC Sports’ Mike Florio. Harris’ slice will obviously be […]

The Pac-12 may soon be in fragments with USC and UCLA leaving after the 2023-24 season, but Utah football is still currently the team to beat after winning back-to-back conference titles. That has not stopped head coach Kyle Whittingham, though, from giving an honest critique of his roster with the spring transfer portal now active. […]

The Green Bay Packers are adding a trailblazer to their staff. Former Seattle Seahawks full back Derrick Coleman, the first legally deaf offensive player in the NFL, has been hired to be the team’s new assistant to player engagement, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Coleman’s story inspired many  throughout his improbable football journey, which started as […]

Following a stunning home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of the opening round of the Western Conference Playoffs, there is immense pressure on the Phoenix Suns going into Tuesday night. Usually, this would be the time when analysts and fans focus on the key matchups that will determine the outcome of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have overcome a lot of adversity this season. Whether it be Steven Adams being sidelined with a PCL strain, Desmond Bane dealing with his own injuries, Dillon Brooks’ antics or the various alleged incidents of misconduct centering around star Ja Morant, the team has powered through. In fact, they managed to make […]

On a day synonymous with the mantra Boston Strong, Red Sox manager Alex Cora showed his support for the local hockey team and NHL juggernaut, the Bruins, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs set to begin. Cora attended the Sox’ pregame press conference while wearing a Bruins T-shirt, via Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. The B’s host […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook is being investigated by the NBA following a fan altercation that took place during halftime of the team’s Game 1 win versus the Phoenix Suns Sunday night, according to TNT’s Chris Haynes. The heated exchange was captured on video, with Westbrook audibly telling a Suns fan to “watch […]

Fans always have to keep an eye on the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially with the 2023 NFL Draft looming and a high-profile defensive prospect possibly due to tumble down the board. If star defensive tackle Jalen Carter falls to No. 9 because of legal and character concerns, he could very well be wearing Black and Gold […]

The Minnesota Twins (10-6) continue to make early noise, this time agreeing with pitcher Pablo Lopez on a huge 4-year, $73.5 million contract extension, via Craig Mish of MLB Network. Lopez, a surprise offseason addition who indirectly was the recipient of some Twinkie Nation whimpering, has quickly become a valued member of the American League […]

It’s that time of the year again. NFL voluntary offseason workouts begin Monday, kick-starting a long build-up to the 2023-24 regular season. But with that comes plenty of power struggles, though, including one between the Jacksonville Jaguars and their tight end Evan Engram. The 2020 Pro Bowler will not be partaking in the offseason programs […]

Atlanta Braves legend John Smoltz has already done everything there is to do in the baseball world, winning a World Series, National League Cy Young as a starting pitcher, becoming one of the premier closers in the game and then transitioning over to the broadcast booth as one of MLB’s top analysts. Now he has […]

Joey Votto’s 2023 season continues its disappointing start after the Cincinnati Reds revealed his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville Bats has ended after reaching its 20-day limit, according to The Athletic’s Trent Rosecrans. The 39-year-old will now head back to Cincinnati as he continues to work his way back from injury. Votto began the year […]

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Luke Voit has always looked like a guy who knows how to party. Whether it be his gold chain or unbuttoned uniform, the 32-year-old always brings his personality and bravado to the ballpark. And it was on full display in the Brewers’ 11-2 trouncing of the San Diego Padres. Voit got […]

Well, that did not go exactly as this writer expected. The Brooklyn Nets were simply overmatched by the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Joel Embiid still did damage despite being double-teamed, James Harden turned back the clock with a barrage of step-back 3-pointers and Paul Reed introduced himself to much of […]

There did not need to be any more fuel added to the first-round NBA Playoffs showdown between No. 3 Sacramento Kings and No. 6 Golden State Warriors, with both teams each coming in with a chip on their shoulder. The Kings play-by-play announcer stirred the pot anyways when he said that the Dubs are not […]

Whenever a team fully breaks out and soars into championship contention, it is always fun to pinpoint the first embers of what is now an inferno ready to engulf the rest of the league. What was the turning point? What needed to happen for promise to morph into greatness? This 2022-23 season, more specifically the […]

Texas football has been focused on adding more premium talent at wide receiver this offseason. They have succeeded both in recruiting and via the transfer portal by securing ex-Georgia wideout AD Mitchell. With the WR room now getting a bit crowded, 4-star recruit and track standout Brenen Thompson has requested to enter the transfer portal, […]

New York Yankees stud, reigning American League MVP and arguably the face of baseball Aaron Judge might have just added another lucrative feather on his well-decorated cap. He could soon be the proud owner of the trademarks, “All Rise” and “Here Comes the Judge” after prevailing in a long and quite incredulous legal battle, via […]

The Brooklyn Nets are probably a more polarizing team than fans would expect. On one hand, they are a resilient group who has survived a roster upheaval and negative press to earn a spot in the NBA Playoffs. On the other side, people will have zero sympathy for an organization that made multiple concessions to […]

Although they may not be the top priorities in free agency or the NFL Draft, special teams players can be critical difference makers at the end of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers, a team usually associated with fundamental soundness, just added a new potential starter to the unit. The Steelers claimed punter Braden Mann off […]

Miami Heat star wing Jimmy Butler was absent for shootaround on Friday for the same undisclosed personal reason that caused him to miss practice the day before. However, he is expected to be present for the win-or-go-home NBA Play-In Tournament game versus the Chicago Bulls, as reported by Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun […]

The Indianpolis Colts are leaving no stone upturned ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, as they will be welcoming in Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud for a top 30 visit Friday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. It is a thorough, yet potentially futile decision given that the two-time Heisman finalist is expected to be […]

Some of the most magical runs in sports feature a vital source of motivation who may not even be an actual participant in the game. Think of Sister Jean with Loyola Chicago. Well, the Second City has a new off-court energizer in DeMar DeRozan’s nine-year-old daughter Diar. Though, scheduling conflicts might end her run of […]

With a quarterback situation that may not be crystal clear until after Training Camp hits, the San Francisco 49ers have to double down on defense going into next season. They are retaining depth on their defensive line by agreeing to re-sign veteran Kerry Hyder, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 31-year-old defensive end came […]

Jamie Foxx suffered a medical complication Tuesday that forced him to be hospitalized. He has since improved and is “already on his way to recovery,” according to his daughter, but his health status remains a concern for many. Foxx has had an impact on a variety of industries including acting, music, comedy and even sports. […]

When an era nears its end, there are a lot of obvious signs fans and pundits can point to while they prognosticate the complete collapse of a once imposing power. Injuries and age. Disgruntled superstars. Financially-conservative owners. There are a myriad of issues that could explain how ironclad job security turns into paper machete. But […]

The eye test versus analytics debate can get pretty ugly sometimes. Both camps ardently stick to their views, and it has become increasingly difficult to find common ground. The latest instance centers around the 2022-23 NBA rookie of the Year. One voter immediately put an end to Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s unanimous bid by […]

Every time Kevin Durant leaves an NBA team, he incurs the wrath and criticism of social media, and even analysts. There is the narrative that he cannot win as the unquestionable top guy of a franchise. That started when he famously joined the Golden State Warriors in 2016. But there was still plenty of chatter […]

Thursday’s regular season finale marked the first day that the historically dominant Boston Bruins had nothing to truly play for in 81 games. And in a potentially cruel twist of fate, franchise icon Patrice Bergeron was pulled from their road game versus the Montreal Canadiens out of precaution due to an upper-body injury, according to […]